Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT! PROPER INTRUSION PROTECTION
For proper intrusion coverage, sensors should be located at every possible point of entry to a home or commercial premises. This would
include any skylights that may be present, and the upper windows in a multi-level building.
In addition, we recommend that radio backup be used in a security system so that alarm signals can still be sent to the Central
Monitoring Station in the event that the telephone lines are out of order (alarm signals are normally sent over the phone lines).
EARLY WARNING FIRE DETECTION
Early warning fire detection is important in a home. Smoke and heat detectors have played a key role in reducing fire deaths in the
United States. With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the recommendations contained in
the National Fire Protection Association's National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72).
National Fire Protection Association Recommendations on Smoke Detectors
With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat
detectors, we subscribe to the recommendations contained in the
National Fire Protection Association's National Fire Alarm Code
(NFPA 72).
Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of
fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household
as follows: A smoke detector installed outside of each separate
sleeping 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 addition, the NFPA recommends that you install heat or smoke
detectors in the living room, dining room, bedroom(s), kitchen,
hallway(s), attic, furnace room, utility and storage rooms,
basements and attached garages.
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KITCHEN
BEDROOM
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Smoke Detectors for Minimum Protection
Smoke Detectors for Additional Protection
Heat-Activated Detectors
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Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire. The following
steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association:
1. Position your detector or your interior and/or exterior sounders so that they can
be heard by all occupants.
2. Determine two means of escape from each room. One path of escape should lead
to the door that permits normal exit from the building. The other may be a
window, should your path be impassable. Station an escape ladder at such
windows if there is a long drop to the ground.
3. Sketch a floor plan of the building. Show windows, doors, stairs and rooftops
that can be used to escape. Indicate escape routes for each room. Keep these
routes free from obstruction and post copies of the escape routes in every room.
4. Assure that all bedroom doors are shut while you are asleep. This will prevent
deadly smoke from entering while you escape.
5. Try the door. If the door is hot, check your alternate escape route. If the door is
cool, open it cautiously. Be prepared to slam the door if smoke or heat rushes in.
6. When smoke is present, crawl on the ground. Do not walk upright, since smoke
rises and may overcome you. Clearer air is near the floor.
7. Escape quickly; don't panic.
8. Establish a common meeting place outdoors, away from your house, where
everyone can meet and then take steps to contact the authorities and account
for those missing. Choose someone to assure that nobody returns to the house
— many die going back