CLEANING
Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month
to remove dust, dirt,
or debris. Always turn off power to smoke alarm before cleaning.
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Using the soft brush or wand attachment to a vacuum cleaner,
vacuum all sides and cover of smoke alarm. Be sure all the
vents are free of debris.
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If necessary, turn off power 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”.
If necessary and if still under warranty, return smoke alarm to
Maple Chase Company. Pack it in a well-padded
carton, shipping prepaid, to:
Maple Chase Company
Product Service Department
2820 Thatcher Road
Downers Grove, IL 60515-4040
If the smoke alarm is no longer under warranty, have a licensed
electrician replace the smoke alarm immediately with a compara-
ble Firex brand smoke alarm.
PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY
If the smoke alarm sounds its alarm horn, and you have not
pushed the test button, it is warning of a dangerous situation.
Your immediate response is necessary. To prepare for such
occurrences, develop family escape plans, discuss them with
ALL household members, and practice them regularly.
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Expose everyone to the sound of a smoke alarm and explain
what the sound means.
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Determine TWO exits from each room and an escape route to
the outside from each exit.
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Teach all household members to touch the door and use an
alternate exit if the door is hot. INSTRUCT THEM NOT TO
OPEN THE DOOR IF THE DOOR IS HOT.
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Teach household members to crawl along the floor to stay below
dangerous smoke, fumes, and gases.
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Determine a safe meeting place for all members outside the
building.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A FIRE
1. Don’t panic; stay calm.
2. Leave the building as quickly as possible. Touch doors to
feel if they are hot before opening them. Use an alternate
exit if necessary. Crawl along the floor, and DO NOT stop
to collect anything.
3. Meet at a pre-arranged meeting place outside the building.
4. Call the fire department from OUTSIDE the building.
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