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PART III: REFERENCE MATERIALS
9.0 Fire Safety and Evacuation
Residential fire is a leading cause of accidental death.
Most fire related deaths occur at night when
occupants suffocate in their sleep from smoke and
toxic gases, rather than from burns. To help reduce
this risk, the following program should be
implemented.
1. Minimize fire hazards. Smoking in bed, cleaning
with flammable liquids such as gasoline, leaving
children home alone, and using unsafe holiday
decorations are some of the common causes of
household fire.
2. Install a fire alarm system. The primary purpose
of this system is to alert people by giving the
earliest possible warning of danger.
3. A smoke detector should be provided to cover
each sleeping area in a home.
4. Practice an escape plan. Because there may be
very little time between detection of a fire and the
time it becomes deadly, it is important that every
member of the family understand how to quickly
evacuate according to the plan.
5. Have a primary and alternate escape route.
Since stairwells and hallways may be blocked
during a fire, exiting through a bedroom window
must be a part of the escape plan. If the sleeping
area is above the ground floor, install a means of
safely descending outside the building if one
does not already exist.
6. As a part of this plan, all family members should
arrange to meet at a location away from the
house (such as a neighbor’s house) so you will
know that everyone is accounted for.
7. If it is determined that the alarm was accidentally
sounded, the bell should be silenced, the
detectors reset, and your Security Company
notified immediately that there is no emergency
situation.
Rec Room
Dining
Room
Kitchen Bedroom
Bedroom
Living Room
Bedroom
Locate smoke detectors between
sleeping areas and family living
areas.
*
= Smoke Detector
*
*
*
story including basements, but excluding crawl
A smoke detector should be located on each
spaces and unfinished attics.
Bedroom BedroomHall
Living
Room
Dining
Room
Basement
*
*
*
= Smoke Detector
10.0 Maintenance and Service
This security system requires very little maintenance,
however, you should test the system weekly to ensure
it is working properly. A test schedule and
maintenance program can be arranged. If you notice
a change in operation during normal use or testing,
call for service as soon as possible. Do not attempt to
repair the control panel, keypads, or detectors
yourself.
See page 2 for Security Company, contact and
installation information.
11.0 Power Failure
If the keypad indicates a power failure, and you have
power in the rest of your premises, there may be a
problem with the electrical transformer or circuit
breaker supplying power to your security control
panel. First, check to be sure that the transformer is
securely plugged into the electrical outlet. If it appears
to be damaged in any way, do not attempt to repair it.
Call your Security Company for service.
See page 2 for transformer location.
If the transformer is plugged in, check the circuit
breaker supplying power to the outlet. If the breaker is
tripped, check the appliances on the circuit for signs
of electrical problems. Make sure someone has not
intentionally turned the breaker off. When all is clear,
reset the breaker.
See page 2 for the circuit breaker number.
12.0 How to Clean the Keypad
If your keypad gets dirty, apply a household glass
cleaner to a clean cloth or paper towel and wipe the
surface. Do not spray any liquid directly onto the
keypad. It could run inside the case and damage
electrical circuits.
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