Code one A User manual

SMOKE ALARM FEATURES
• All models powered by a 9-volt battery.
• Unique “battery missing” signal. The smoke alarm will not attach to the mount-
ing bracket if a battery is not in the battery pocket.
• Low battery signal. The smoke alarm will sound a short beep about once a
minute if the battery needs replacement.
• Optional tamper-resist feature can serve as a safeguard against tampering.
• Clear LED on Models B, C and PB flashes about once a minute. This indicates
the smoke alarm is receiving power.
• Loud alarm horn-85 decibels at 10 feet-sounds to alert you to a fire emergency.
• Test button checks smoke alarm operation. Model C also features a False Alarm
Control. When activated, this quiets unwanted alarms for up to 10 minutes.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
•This smoke alarm requires a working 9-volt battery to operate. It will not
work if the battery is removed, dead, or improperly connected. DO NOT remove
or disconnect battery to quiet false alarms. Test weekly and replace the battery
at least once a year or when the low battery signal sounds. We recommend you
install smoke alarms that operate from both battery and AC power. Having
smoke alarms that work from two different power sources can give extra pro-
tection in case of a dead battery or an AC power failure. If you have repeated
false alarms, move the smoke alarm to a different location, or install specialized
smoke alarms such as Model C with False Alarm Control or Model PB with pho-
toelectric sensor.
•This smoke alarm is designed to be used inside a single-family household.
In multi-family buildings, each individual living unit should have its own alarms.
It is not a substitute for a complete commercial alarm system. It should be used
only as supplemental protection in hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, nursing
homes, or group homes.
•This smoke alarm is not designed for buildings which require complete
fire alarm systems. Buildings of this type include hotels, motels, dormitories,
hospitals, nursing homes, and group homes. This is true even if they were once
single family homes.
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SMOKE ALARM
OWNERS MANUAL
MODELS A, B, C
IONIZATION TYPE
MODEL PB
PHOTOELECTRIC TYPE
BATTERY OPERATED
WARNING: THIS SMOKE ALARM MAY SOUND A SHORT BEEP WHEN POWER IS CONNECTED.
DO NOT USE THIS SMOKE ALARM WITH ANY EXTERNAL BUG SCREENS OR SMOKE ALARM
GUARDS. USE OF THESE TYPES OF DEVICES MAY REDUCE SMOKE ALARM RESPONSE TIME.
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INSTALLER: Please leave this manual with the product.
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The ionization type alarms are generally more effective at detecting fast,
flaming fires which consume combustible materials rapidly and spread
quickly. Sources of these fires may include flammable liquids or paper
burning in a waste container. The photoelectric type alarms are generally
more effective at detecting slow, smoldering fires which smolder for hours
before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes
burning in couches or bedding. However, both types of alarms are
designed to provide adequate detection of both types of fires. If you desire
the benefits of both systems, you should install smoke alarms that combine
in one alarm both photoelectric and ionization sensing technologies.
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•DO NOT connect this smoke alarm to any other smoke alarm or devices.
DO NOT use external bug screens or alarm guards. This may cause
improper operation.
•Smoke alarms sound their alarm horns when they detect smoke. They do
not detect heat, flame, or gas. They will not operate if smoke does not reach the
smoke alarm.
•Install a smoke alarm in every room and on every level of the home.
Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm for many reasons. For example, if a fire
starts in a remote part of the home, on another level, in a chimney, wall, roof, or
on the other side of a closed door, smoke may not reach the smoke alarm in
time to alert household members. A smoke alarm will not promptly detect a fire
EXCEPT in the area or room in which it is installed.
•This smoke alarm meets all NFPA requirements for existing homes and
can be used as additional protection in locations not required, but
recommended for new construction. Per the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Standard 72, Chapter 2, this type of smoke alarm can be
used to meet the minimum requirements for existing residential dwellings. The
standard requires that smoke alarms for new residential dwellings be AC pow-
ered and interconnected. Therefore, this smoke alarm CANNOT be used to meet
the minimum requirements for new construction residential dwellings. This type
of smoke alarm can, however, be used in new construction as additional
protection in recommended areas not required by NFPA 72. See page 3 for
specific NFPA requirements.
•Smoke alarms may not alert every household member every time. There
may be limiting circumstances where a household member may not hear the
alarm (e.g., outdoor or indoor noise, sound sleepers, drug or alcohol usage, the
hard of hearing, etc.). If you suspect this smoke alarm may not alert a house-
hold member, install and maintain specialty smoke alarms. Current studies have
shown smoke alarms may not awaken all sleeping individuals, and that it is the
responsibility of individuals in the household that are capable of assisting others
to provide assistance to those who may not be awakened by the alarm sound,
or to those who may be incapable of safely evacuating the area unassisted.
•This smoke alarm will not provide adequate escape or rescue time in
extremely fast moving fires. Fast fires include gas fires, flammable liquid fires,
or fires set on purpose. The smoke alarm will not give adequate escape time to
people very close to the fire. Such examples might be children playing with
matches or smokers who fall asleep and drop a cigarette into their bed.
•Smoke alarms have limitations. This smoke alarm is not foolproof and is not
warranted to protect lives or property from fire. Smoke alarms are not a substi-
tute for insurance. Homeowners and renters should insure their lives and prop-
erty. 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 it every 10 years.
•Smoke alarms must not be used with detector guards unless
the combination of alarm and guard has been evaluated and found suitable for
that purpose.
SMOKE ALARM LOCATIONS
Code One Safety recommends complete coverage protection
achieved by installing a smoke alarm in every room of your home.
The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) MINIMUM
requirement for locating smoke alarms in family living units is
detailed in NFPA Standard 72, Chapter 2. It reads as follows:
“2-2.1.1.1 Smoke detectors shall be installed outside of each separate sleep-
ing area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional
story of the family living unit including basements and excluding crawl
spaces and unfinished attics. In new construction a smoke detector also shall
be installed in each sleeping room.”
Further, section 2-2.2.1 states that:
“In new construction, where more than one smoke detector is required by 2-
2.1, they shall be so arranged that operation of any smoke detector shall
cause the alarm in all smoke detectors within the dwelling to sound.”
The NFPA, 1993 Edition, Appendix A, however, clearly points out that: “The
required number of smoke detectors (as defined in the paragraphs above)
may not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated
by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke detectors. For this
reason, it is recommended that the householder consider the use of addition-
al smoke detectors for those areas for increased protection. The additional
areas include: basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room,
and hallways not protected by the required smoke detectors.”
Further, the California State Fire Marshal states that the minimum number of
required smoke alarms is not enough to give the earliest warning under all
conditions. The California State Marshal states that: “Early warning fire detec-
tion is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all
rooms and areas of the household as follows: A smoke detector installed in
each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but outside the bedrooms), and
heat or smoke detectors in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms,
kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms,
basements and attached garages.”
It is clear from the above abstracts that the earliest warning of a developing
fire is best achieved by the installation of smoke alarms in all rooms and
areas of the residence. Accordingly, Code One Safety recommends that you
install smoke alarms in every room of your residence, even though this is not
required by the typical code or standard.
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SMOKE ALARM LOCATIONS (CONT.)
FOR MAXIMUM COVERAGE, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU
INSTALL A SMOKE ALARM IN EVERY ROOM OF THE HOME,
INCLUDING BASEMENTS AND ATTICS. In addition, we recom-
mend interconnecting all smoke alarms capable of being inter-
connected. (These smoke alarms CANNOT be interconnected.)
Code One Safety recommends a minimum of two smoke
alarms in every home, no matter how small the home
(including efficiency apartments). Code One Safety also
recommends maximum coverage by installing smoke alarms
in both required and recommended locations as illustrated
and described below.
Existing Homes:
• The NFPA requires a smoke alarm on
every level and outside each sleeping
area in existing construction. An
existing household with one level and
one sleeping area is required to have
one smoke alarm.
New Construction Homes:
• The NFPA requires AC-powered
interconnected smoke alarms to be
installed inside each bedroom, out-
side each bedroom area, and on
every level of the home. They also
require a minimum of two AC-pow-
ered, interconnected smoke alarms in
any new construction home.
WARNING: Models A, B, C and PB smoke alarms DO NOT
meet NFPA minimum requirements for new con-
struction. Use these models only in recommended
smoke alarm locations.
KEY
NFPA minimum REQUIRED smoke alarm locations
Smoke Alarm RECOMMENDED by Code One Safety,
NFPA, and California State Fire Marshal
RECOMMENDED type with False Alarm Control
or Photoelectric type
Denotes interconnection
Mobile Home Installation:
• For minimum protection, smoke alarms should be installed in
compliance with H.U.D. Manufactured Home Construction Safety
Standards Title 24 CFR, Section 3280.208 and Section 3282.
• For additional protection, see single-story residence smoke alarm
requirements/recommendations for existing homes and new
construction above.
ADDITIONAL SMOKE ALARM
LOCATION INFORMATION:
• Install a smoke alarm as close to
the center of the ceiling as possi-
ble. If this is not practical, mount
no closer than 4 inches from a
wall or corner. Also, if local codes
allow wall mounting, install
smoke alarms on walls between
4 and 12 inches from ceiling/wall
intersections.
• Install a smoke alarm in each
room that is divided by a partial
wall (either coming down from
the ceiling at least 24 inches, or
coming up from the floor).
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Bedroom
Bedroom Bedroom
Hall
Hall Kitchen
Basement
Living Room
Utility Room
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TWO STORY RESIDENCE
Living Room
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Kitchen
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SINGLE STORY RESIDENCE/APARTMENT
MOBILE HOME
Bedroom
Bedroom Bedroom
Hall
Hall Kitchen
Basement
Living Room
Utility Room
Δ
TWO STORY RESIDENCE
Living Room
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Kitchen
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SINGLE STORY RESIDENCE/APARTMENT
MOBILE HOME
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4 IN
(0.1m)
4 IN
(0.1m)
MINIMUM
12 IN
(0.3 m)
MAXIMUM
CEILING
SIDE
WALL
ACCEPTABLE HERE
NEVER HERE
TOP OF DETECTOR
ACCEPTABLE HERE
24"
STUB WALL
SOFFIT
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• Install smoke alarms on peaked, cathedral,
or gabled ceilings 3 feet from the highest point (measured
horizontally).
• Install a smoke alarm in lived-in attics or
attics which house electrical equipment like
furnaces, air conditioners, or heaters.
DO NOT install smoke alarms:
In areas where combustion particles are present. (Combustion
particles are the by-products of something that is burning.)
Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens, garages, and
near furnaces and hot water heaters. Place smoke alarms as far
away from the source of combustion particles as possible to
prevent nuisance alarms.
In damp or very humid areas—such as bathrooms with show-
ers—where the normal humidity may rise above 93% relative
humidity. Areas above this humidity level can cause a false alarm.
Near air returns or heating and cooling supply vents. Install at
least 3 feet (0.9 meters) away from these areas. The air could
blow smoke away from the smoke alarm, interrupting its alarm.
In rooms where temperatures may fall below 40°F (4°C) or
rise above 100°F (38°C).
In extremely dusty, dirty, or insect-infested areas.
Loose particles interfere with smoke alarm operation.
HOW TO INSTALL
THIS SMOKE ALARM
WARNING: This smoke alarm is shipped with the battery dis-
connected. You MUST properly connect the battery
before mounting the smoke alarm to the wall or
ceiling. The smoke alarm will not operate without
the battery first being properly connected.
Read SMOKE ALARM LOCATIONS information on pages 2-4.
After you have selected the locations for the installation of smoke
alarms:
1. Unlock and remove mounting bracket
by turning it counter-clockwise. (For
tamper-resist option, twist out and set
aside the locking pin molded into the
plastic in the battery pocket on the
back of the smoke alarm.)
2. Place mounting bracket against ceiling or
wall where you wish to mount the smoke
alarm. Use a pencil to trace the inside of
the two mounting hole locations.
3. Drill two holes, using a 3/16 in. (5 mm)
drill bit in the centers of the hole loca-
tions and insert anchors into holes.
4. Use mounting screws to secure mount-
ing bracket to ceiling or wall.
5. Connect new 9-volt battery to battery
connector inside battery pocket. BE
SURE BATTERY IS SECURELY
CONNECTED. Smoke alarm may beep
briefly when battery is installed. Firmly
depress the test button for five (5) sec-
onds. The smoke alarm should sound
its alarm horn, indicating the battery is
connected properly.
6. Insert battery into battery pocket.
7. Position smoke alarm to mounting
bracket and turn clockwise. The smoke
alarm will lock into place. (To engage
tamper resist feature, insert pin into
notch on edge of smoke alarm.)
NOTE: Smoke alarm will not mount to
bracket if battery is not installed.
8. Test smoke alarm. See TESTING THE
SMOKE ALARM procedure on page 5.
WARNING: DO NOT connect this smoke alarm to any other
alarm or electrical device. Doing so will cause
the smoke alarm to operate improperly or fail to
operate.
4
3'-0"
PEAKED CEILING
Locking Pin
Tamper
resist
notch
Insert
pin here
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TESTING THE
SMOKE ALARM
WARNING
DANGER: If alarm horn sounds, and smoke alarm is not being
tested, the smoke alarm is sensing smoke. THE
SOUND OF THE ALARM HORN REQUIRES YOUR
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND ACTION.
•Test each smoke alarm weekly to be sure it is installed correctly and
operating properly.
•Test smoke alarms upon returning from vacation. Also test when
no one has been in the household for several days.
•Stand at arm’s length from the smoke alarm when testing. The
alarm horn is loud to alert you to an emergency. The alarm horn may
be harmful to your hearing.
• The Push-to-Test button accurately tests all functions. Never use an
open flame from a match or lighter to test this smoke alarm. You may
ignite and set fire to the smoke alarm and your home.
Test all smoke alarms weekly as follows:
1. Look at Push-to-Test button. For models B, C, and PB, a visual
light flashing about once a minute indicates the smoke alarm is
receiving battery power. (Model A does not have a visual LED
indicator.) See LED INDICATORS chart below.
2. Firmly depress the Push-to-Test button for at least five (5) seconds.
The smoke alarm will sound its alarm horn loudly. The alarm may
sound for up to 10 seconds after releasing the Push-to-Test button.
REPLACE OR RETURN THE ALARM IF THE PUSH-TO-TEST
FUNCTION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY AFTER FOLLOWING
THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED ABOVE (see REPAIR on page 6).
LED INDICATORS
Models B, C, and PB smoke alarms feature a visual LED indicator
which can be seen through the Push-to-Test button. The visual LED
indicates the following:
Blinks once a minute — indicating normal operation.
Blinks once a second — smoke alarm senses smoke and
simultaneously sounds an audible
alarm.
Model C only:
Blinks once every 10 seconds — smoke alarm is in False Alarm
Control and is quieting an
unwanted alarm.
SPECIAL FEATURES OF MODEL C
FALSE ALARM CONTROL
Model C features a False Alarm Control. When activated, this quiets
unwanted alarms for up to 10 minutes. Always check that the smoke
alarm was activated in a false alarm situation. Be sure a real fire emer-
gency does not exist.
To use the False Alarm Control
Press and release the test button during the unwanted alarm. The
alarm should stop within ten seconds. The LED will flash about once
every 10 seconds. This means the smoke alarm is in False Alarm
Control. Just before returning to normal operation, the smoke alarm
will sound two short beeps. This signals the end of False Alarm
Control.
If the smoke alarm does not go into False Alarm Control and
continues to sound its loud alarm horn, the smoke is very heavy.
This could be a dangerous situation—take emergency action
immediately.
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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
In addition to weekly testing, this smoke alarm requires yearly battery
replacement and periodic cleaning. Periodic cleaning will remove dust,
dirt, and debris.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Replace battery at least once a year or immediately when the low bat-
tery signal (a chirp) sounds once a minute. Use only the following bat-
teries as replacements in this smoke alarm:
Eveready 522 or 1222, or Duracell MN 1604
WARNING: DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE OF BATTERY,
EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL. DO
NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
1. Turn smoke alarm counter-clockwise to detach from
mounting plate.
2. From back of smoke alarm, remove battery from pocket.
Disconnect and discharge drained battery from battery
connector.
3. Connect a fresh, 9-volt battery to connector. The battery will
fit only one way. Be sure battery connector is securely
attached to battery terminals.
4. Push test button for at least five (5) seconds. The alarm horn
should sound. This means the battery is connected properly.
5. Place battery into battery pocket.
6. Reattach smoke alarm to mounting plate. To do so, turn
smoke alarm clockwise until it snaps into plate.
7. Test smoke alarm using Push-to-Test button as described on
page 5, TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM.
CLEANING
Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month to remove dust, dirt,
or debris as follows:
• Using the wand attachment of a working vacuum cleaner, vacuum all
sides and the cover of smoke alarm. Be sure all the vents are free of
debris.
• If necessary, remove battery(ies) and use a damp cloth to clean smoke
alarm cover.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to remove the cover or clean inside the
smoke alarm. THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
REPAIR
CAUTION: Do not attempt to repair this smoke alarm. Doing so
will void your warranty.
If smoke alarm is not operating properly, see TROUBLESHOOTING on
page 8. If you cannot solve the problem, and if the alarm is still under
warranty, return smoke alarm to Code One Safety. Pack it in a well-
padded carton, shipping prepaid to:
Code One Safety
Warranty Returns Department
3505 Laird Road Unit #14
Mississauga, Ontario L5L 5Y7
If the smoke alarm is no longer under warranty, replace the smoke
alarm immediately with a comparable Code One brand smoke alarm.
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PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY
Develop family escape plans, discuss them with ALL household
members, and practice them regularly.
• Expose everyone to the sound of a smoke alarm and explain what the
sound means.
• Determine TWO exits from each room and an escape route to the
outside from each exit.
• Teach all household members to touch the door. INSTRUCT THEM
NOT TO OPEN THE DOOR IF THE DOOR IS HOT. Tell them to use an
alternative exit if the door is hot.
• Teach household members to crawl along the floor to stay below
dangerous smoke, fumes, and gases.
• Determine a safe meeting place for all members outside the building.
• Know how to call the nearest fire department in case of emergency.
Besides practicing and understanding fire safety rules, you should:
1. Install smoke alarms in every room of your residence.
2. Test smoke alarms weekly.
3. Maintain smoke alarms properly.
4. Keep a supply of replacement batteries on hand.
5. Replace nonworking smoke alarms immediately.
6. Prevent hazardous conditions and follow fire safety rules:
• Keep matches and cigarette lighters out of the hands of children.
• Never smoke in bed.
• Store flammables in proper, closed containers and do not use them
near flame or sparks.
• Keep electrical appliances in good condition.
• Make sure stoves, fireplaces, chimneys, barbeque grills, and other
appliances are clean and free of grease. Be sure they are properly
installed and operating as designed.
• Keep operating portable heaters and burning candles away from
combustible materials. Watch them carefully.
• Do not overload electrical circuits.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A FIRE
1. Don’t panic; stay calm. Notify every member in the residence
of the fire.
2. Have all residents leave the building as quickly as possible.
Touch doors to feel if they are hot before opening them. Use
an alternative exit if necessary. Crawl along the floor and
cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth, if possible. DO
NOT stop to collect anything. Follow predefined escape plans,
if possible.
3. Meet at a prearranged meeting place outside the building.
4. Call the fire department from OUTSIDE the building.
5. DO NOT GO BACK INSIDE A BURNING BUILDING. Wait for the
fire department to arrive.
These guidelines will assist you in the event of a fire. However, to
reduce the chance that fires will start, practice fire safety rules and
prevent hazardous situations.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: DO NOT disconnect battery to quiet an unwanted
false alarm. This will remove your protection. Fan
the air around the smoke alarm or open a window
to remove the smoke, dust, or water vapor caus-
ing the false alarm.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
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Smoke alarm does not sound
when tested.
Note: Push and hold test
button for at least five (5)
seconds when testing.
1. Check that battery is fresh
and is connected properly.
Smoke alarm beeps about
once a minute.
1. Replace battery. See
“Battery Replacement” in the
MAINTENANCE AND
CLEANING section.
Smoke alarm sounds
unwanted alarms when
residents are cooking, or
taking showers.
1. Clean smoke alarm.
2. Move smoke alarm to a new
location. See SMOKE
ALARM LOCATIONS.
IF YOU CANNOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM,
CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT
1-800-445-8299
REPLACE OR RETURN THE ALARM IF THE PUSH-TO-TEST
FUNCTION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY AFTER FOLLOWING
THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED ABOVE (see REPAIR on page 6).
WARRANTY
Code One Safety warrants to the original consumer purchaser each
new smoke alarm to be free from defects in material and workmanship
under normal use and service for a period of five (5) years from date of
purchase. Code One Safety agrees to repair or replace, at its option,
any defective smoke alarm, provided that it is returned with postage
prepaid and with proof of purchase date to Code One Safety. This
warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or
abuse or lack of reasonable care of product. This warranty is in lieu of
all other express warranties, obligations or liabilities. THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO A PERIOD OF FIVE (5)
YEARS FROM PURCHASE DATE. Some states do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not
apply to you. IN NO CASE SHALL CODE ONE SAFETY BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER, EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS
CAUSED BY ITS NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights
which vary from state to state.
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