Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MDS101 Universal
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T able of Contents: Page # Smoke Alarm Limitations and Functions ................................. 2 Recommended Location of Alarms ......................................... 2 Avoid These Locat ions ....................................................
Page 2 RECOMMENDED LOCA TION OF ALARMS • Locate the first smoke alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms. T ry to protect the escape route as the bedrooms are usually farthest from an exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, locate additional smoke alarms in each sleeping area.
• Locate at least one smoke alarm on every floor level. • Locate a smoke alarm in any area where a smoker sleeps or where electrical appliances are operated in sleeping areas. • Smoke, heat and other combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally .
INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS: CAUTION!! READ CAREFULL Y . Installation of this alarm must conform to the electrical codes in your area; Article 760 of the National Electrical Code, NFP A 72, 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA): OTFDC (CABO), and any other local or building codes that may apply.
DO NOT T AMPER WITH WIRES WHEN POWER IS ON! For alarms that are used as single smoke alarms, do not connect the yellow wire to anything. Insulate this wire (tape it) in place to make certain the yellow wire cannot contact any metal parts.
OPERA TION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE OPERA TION: The smoke alarm is operating once the AC power is connected and turned on (the battery must also be installed). When products of combustion are sensed, the alarm sounds a loud alarm which continues until the air is cleared.
Page 7 RESET : T o reset the QUICK FIND ® Alarm Origination condition, press and hold the T est button on any alarm for at least 10 seconds and then release.
DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE BASICS OF ESCAPE PLAN o Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two escape routes from each room. Second story windows may need a rope or chain ladder . o Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing everyone what to do in case of fire.
FCC P ART 15 RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to p art 15 of the FCC Rules. These limit s are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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