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household members. A smoke alarm will not promptly detect an
emerging re except in the area or room in which it is installed.
6. Smoke alarm may not alert every household member every time.
The alarm horn is loud in order to alert individuals to a potential
danger. However, there may be some circumstances where a
household member may not hear the alarm (i.e. outdoor or indoor
noise, sound sleepers, drug or alcohol usage, deafness, etc.). If
you suspect that this smoke alarm may not alert a household
member, install and maintain specialty smoke alarms. Household
members must hear the alarm and quickly respond to it to reduce
the risk of damage, injury or death that may result from re. If a
household member has impaired hearing, install special smoke
alarms with lights or vibrating devices to alert occupants.
7. Smoke alarms can only alarm when they detect smoke or
combustion particles in the air. They do not sense heat, ame or
gas. This smoke alarm is designed to give audible warning of a
developing re. However, many res are fast burning, explosive,
intentional or caused by carelessness or safety hazards. In these
circumstances, smoke may not activate the alarm QUICKLY
ENOUGH to ensure safe escape.
8. Smoke alarms have limitations. This smoke alarm is not foolproof
and is not warranted to protect lives or property from re. Smoke
alarms are not a substitute for insurance. It is the homeowners’
and tenants’ responsibility to insure their own lives and property. In
addition, it is possible for the smoke alarm to fail at any time. For
this reason, you must test the smoke alarm weekly and replace
the unit every 10 years. The replacement date is printed on the
underside of the alarm casing.
