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FIRE ALARM
SAFETY AND SECURITY Note: The test button accurately tests ! WARNING: The electronic test button
the alarm’s smoke sensing circuit, there is
no need to test your alarm with smoke. If provides a full test of the unit’s functionality.
your smoke alarm fails to give an audible DO NOT try to test the alarm with a naked
test signal, please refer immediately to the flame, as this may present a potential fire
troubleshooting guide at the end of the user hazard.
manual supplied.
! WARNING: Never use portable cooking
! WARNING: Test your smoke alarm at
or heating equipment other than electric
least once per week. heaters that are not of the direct radiant
type, as it is a fire and asphyxiation hazard.
Your smoke alarm has been designed to be as
maintenance - free as possible and although ! WARNING: Appliances such as cookers
the unit requires only battery maintenance for
its entire life, there are several things you must must not be used for heating.
do to keep it working properly.
Fire Extinguisher
! WARNING: our smoke alarm is a sealed
It is recommended that a dry powder fire
electrical device and no attempt should be extinguisher be carried inside your motorhome
made to open the case. Attempting to open at all times.
the case will invalidate your Warranty.
When using a dry powder extinguisher it is
Cleaning suggested that the motorhome be evacuated
until the powder has settled, to avoid
As a minimum your smoke alarm should be inhalation.
cleaned once every 3 months using your
vacuum cleaner fitted with the soft brush A fat pan fire should not have a fire
attachment. extinguisher aimed at it. It should be
smothered with a fire blanket.
! WARNING: Provide one dry powder
fire extinguisher of an approved type or
complying with EN3-7 or ISO 7165, of at
least 1kg capacity, by the main exterior door
and a fire blanket next to the cooker.
Familiarise yourself with the instructions
on your fire extinguisher and the local fire
precaution arrangements.
! WARNING: Your smoke alarm may Escape paths
false alarm when it is being cleaned using a It is important that you do not block escape
vacuum cleaner. paths to emergency exits with obstructions
or hazards.
! WARNING: Do not use solvents or
Children
cleaners on your smoke alarm, as they may
cause damage to the sensor or circuitry. The Do not leave children alone in the motorhome
unit can be wiped with a slightly damp cloth. in any event. Keep potentially dangerous
items out of reach, as at home e.g. matches,
medicine etc.
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