for separate disposal, handle carefully to
avoid possible eye damage or skin irritation if
battery has leaked or corroded.
• To maintain sensitivity to smoke, do not
paint or cover the Alarm in any manner; do
notpermitanyaccumulationofcobwebs,dust
or grease.
• If Alarm has been damaged in any way or
does not function properly, do not attempt
a repair - see section 5 ‘Getting Your Alarm
Serviced’.
•This appliance isintended ONLY forpremises
having a residential type environment.
• This is not a portable product. It must be
mounted following the instructions in this
instruction leaflet.
• SmokeAlarmsarenot asubstitutefor insurance.
The supplier or manufacturer is not your insurer.
Fire Safety Hints
Store petrol and other flammable materials in
proper containers.
Discard oily or flammable rags.
Always use a metal fireplace screen and have
chimneys cleaned regularly.
Replace worn or damaged sockets, switches,
home wiring and cracked or frayed electrical
cords and plugs.
Do not overload electrical circuits.
Keep matches away from children.
Never smoke in bed. In rooms where you
do smoke, always check under cushions for
smouldering cigarettes and ashes.
Be sure all electrical appliances and tools have
a recognised approval label.
Smokealarmsarenottobe used with detector
guards unless the combination has been
evaluatedandfoundsuitableforthatpurpose.
This device cannot protect all persons at all
times. It may not protect against the three
most common causes of fatal fires:
1. Smoking in bed.
2. Leaving children at home alone.
3. Cleaning with flammable liquids, such as
petrol.
Further information can be obtained from the
Fire Department.
• Do not locate in insect infested areas.
Smallinsectsgettingintothe smokedetector
chamber can cause intermittent alarms.
• Places where the normal temperature can
exceed 100°F (38.7°C) or be below 40°F
(4.4°C) (e.g. attics, furnace rooms, directly
above ovens or kettles etc.) as the steam
could cause nuisance alarms.
• Near a decorative object, door, light fitting,
window moulding etc., that may prevent
smoke from entering the Alarm.
• Surfaces that are normally warmer or colder
than the rest of the room (e.g. attic hatches).
Temperature differences might stop smoke
from reaching the Alarm.
• Next to or directly above heaters or air
conditioning vents, windows, wall vents etc.
that can change the direction of airflow.
• In very high or awkward areas (e.g. over
stairwells) where it may be difficult to reach
the Alarm (for testing, hushing or battery
replacement).
• Locate the Alarm at least 1m (39”) from
dimmer controlled lights and wiring as some
dimmers can cause interference.
• Locate Alarm at least 1.5m (59”) and route
wiring at least 1m away from fluorescent
light fittings as electrical “noise” and/or
flickering may affect the unit.
3. Fire Safety Advice
Whenusinghouseholdprotectivedevices,basic
safety precautions should always be followed,
including those listed below
• Please read all instructions.
•Rehearseemergencyescapeplanssoeveryone
at home knows what to do in case the alarm
sounds.
• Use the Alarm Test Button to familiarise your
family with the Alarm sound and to practice fire
drillsregularlywithallfamilymembers.Drawup
a floor plan that will show each member at least
2 escape routes from each room in the house.
Children tend to hide when they don’t know
what to do. Teach children how to escape, open
windows, and use roll up fire ladders and stools
without adult help. Make sure they know what
to do if the alarm goes off.
• Constant exposures to high or low
temperatures or high humidity may reduce
battery life.
• Nuisance alarms can be quickly silenced by
fanningvigorouslywith a newspaperorsimilar
to remove the smoke or press the test / hush
button.
• Do not attempt to remove, recharge or burn
the battery, as it may explode.
• If it is necessary to remove the battery
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