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5. Maintenance
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Your alarm is a life saving device. Spending a few minutes each month
in vacuuming off any excess dust will enhance its performance and
reduce the likelihood of nuisance alarms.
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Vacuum up to the grill and through the slots where dust/talc etc. can
enter.
The mains supply should firstly be isolated
before wiping off
with a very mildly damp cloth. Never use cleaning
agents/polishes etc..
6. What to do in an Emergency
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If an alarm sounds without anyone pressing the test button you have a
potential emergency.
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Donʼt panic – you will need to think clearly to ensure all family
members escape as soon as possible. Never stop to collect belongings
etc. – they are replaceable.
•
Check the temperature of door handles or doors to check if hot –
if hot do not open them
– a fire will be raging the other side of the
door.
Find an alternative escape route.
•
Keep doors/windows closed to contain the fire after you have passed
through them.
•
Call 000 from a neighbourʼs phone.
This is preferable to using a mobile.
•
Do not re-enter the property until advised it is safe to do so by
a Fire Brigade Officer.
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Always be aware of the dangers of fire and ensure your alarms
are functioning, together with equipment such as
fire extinguishers/fire blankets etc..
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