Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SA302 First Alert
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USER’S MANUAL SMOKE AND FIRE* ALARM WITH REMOTE CONTROL FEA TURES Model SA302 M08-0071-002 D 07/04 Printed in Mexico IMPORT ANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULL Y AND SA VE. This user’ s manual contains important information about your Smoke Alarm’ s operation.
Do not install this Smoke Alarm in a location where it could be easily triggered when using your remote to operate your TV , VCR, or other remote controlled appliances. If you want to lock the battery drawer , or lock the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket, please read the “ Optional Locking Featur es ” section before you begin installation.
• NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. Y ou might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the unit ’ s operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
4 IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS RESPONDING TO AN ALARM During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause. • If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you of a potentially dangerous situation that requir es your immediate attention.
LOCA TIONS TO A VOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS For best performance, it is recommended you A VOID installing Smoke Alarms in these areas: Do not install this Smoke Alarm in a location where it could be easily triggered when using your remote to operate your TV , VCR, or other remote controlled appliances.
SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERA TIONS This Smoke Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in places housing many people — like apartment buildings, condo- miniums, h.
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