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LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS

Smoke Alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from

home fires worldwide. However, like any warning device, Smoke Alarms

can only work if they are properly located, installed, and maintained, and

ifsmoke reaches them. They are not foolproof.

Smoke alarms may not waken all individuals. Practice the escape plan

at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from kids to

grandparents. Allow children to master fire escape planning and practice

before holding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping. If children or

others do not readily waken to the sound of the smoke alarm, or if there

are infants or family members with mobility limitations, make sure that

someone is assigned to assist them in fire drill and in the event of an

emergency. It is recommended that you hold a fire drill while family

members are sleeping in order to determine their response to the sound

ofthe smoke alarm while sleeping and to determine whether they may

need assistance in the event of an emergency.

Smoke Alarms cannot work without power. Battery operated units can-

not work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong

type of batteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed correctly.

AC units cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason (open fuse

orcircuit breaker, failure along a power line or at a power station, electrical

fire that burns the electrical wires, etc.). If you are concerned about the

limitations of battery or AC power, install both types of units.

Smoke Alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach the

Alarms. Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls, on roofs, or on the other

side of closed doors may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the

alarm. That is why one unit should be installed inside each bedroom or

sleeping area—especially if bedroom or sleeping area doors are closed

atnight—and in the hallway between them.

Smoke Alarms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the

dwelling. For example, a stand-alone unit on the second floor may not

detect smoke from a basement fire until the fire spreads. This may not

give you enough time to escape safely. That is why recommended

minimum protection is at least one unit in every sleeping area, and every

bedroom on every level of your dwelling. Even with a unit on every floor,

stand-alone units may not provide as much protection as interconnected

units, especially if the fire starts in a remote area. Some safety experts

recommend installing interconnected AC powered units with battery

back-up (see “About Smoke Alarms”) or professional fire detection

systems, so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm. Interconnected

units may provide earlier warning than stand-alone units since all units

alarm when one detects smoke.

Smoke Alarms may not be heard. Though the alarm horn in this unit

meets or exceeds current standards, it may not be heard if: 1) the unit is

located outside a closed or partially closed door, 2) residents recently

consumed alcohol or drugs, 3) the alarm is drowned out by noise from

stereo, TV, traffic, air conditioner or other appliances, 4) residents are

hearing impaired or sound sleepers. Special purpose units, like those

with visual and audible alarms, should be installed for hearing impaired

residents.

Smoke Alarms may not have time to alarmbeforethe fireitself

causes damage, injury,or death, since smoke from some fires may

not reach the unit immediately. Examples of this include persons

smoking in bed, children playing with matches, or fires caused by

violent explosions resulting from escaping gas.

Smoke Alarms are not foolproof. Like any electronic device, Smoke

Alarms aremade of components that can wear out or fail at any time.

You must test the unit weekly to ensure your continued protection. Smoke

Alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires. They are not a substitute for

property or life insurance.

Smoke Alarms have a limited life. The unit should be replaced

immediately if it is not operating properly. You should always replace a

Smoke Alarm after 10 years from date of purchase. Write the purchase

date on the space provided on back of unit.

LIMITED WARRANTY

BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of BRK®brand and First Alert®brand

products warrants that the following model will be free from defects in

material and workmanship:

Models FG225 and FG250 for a period of 10 years from the date of

purchase.

BRK, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of

the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement

will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the

product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar

product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.

This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of

initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales

receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance.

BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do

not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and

conditions of this warranty.

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting

from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on

improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions,

disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an author-

ized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God,

such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are

included with this unit.

BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages

caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to

the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of

merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration

to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or

jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty

lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This

warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other

rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

Service: Ifservice is required, do not return the product to your retailer.

Inorder to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division

at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central StandardTime, Monday

through Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the model number

and date of purchase available when calling.

For Warranty Service return to: 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906

Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, written or

oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose

with respect to battery.

BRK®is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.

First Alert®is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.

Printed in Mexico M08-0199-002 A08/08

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