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odels FG225

G250

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ

CAREFULLY AND SAVE.

This user’s manual contains important information

bout your Smoke Alarm’s operation. If you are

installing this Smoke Alarm for use by others,

you must leave this manual—or a copy of it

—

with the end user.

FIRE SAFETY TIPS

Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking

materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away

from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers; 4) Keep

electrical appliances in good condition and don’t overload electrical

circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease-

and debris-free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended;

7) Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles, away from

flammable materials; 8) Don’t let rubbish accumulate.

Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if

they are not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert

you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and

an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable

means of escape fr

om an upper floor in case stairs ar

e blocked.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing BRK Brands, Inc. for your Smoke Alarm needs.

ou have purchased a state-of-the-art Smoke Alarm designed to provide

you with early warning of a fire.

Key features include:

Silence Feature (FG250 Only)

- Silences nuisance alarms.

Hinged Cover Design - Allows for fast, easy installation and battery

replacement.

Lighted Power and Alarm Indicator - LED reassures that the battery is

properly connected and is supplying power. Provides a visual indication

of what unit initiated the alarm.

Tamper Resistant Locking Pin - Locks alarm cover to prevent removal

of battery

. Perfect for apartment, dormitory or hotel applications.

RV Approved - Approved for use in Recreational Vehicles.

Test/Silence Button - One touch button combines both features.

Low Battery Indicator - Beeping signal warns when battery needs

replacing.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ntroduction

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ire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Before You Install This Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

How To Install This Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

If This Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

What To Do In Case Of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

If You Suspect A Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Limitations Of Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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08-0199-002

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8/08 Printed in Mexico

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moke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements,

including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion.

Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.

Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric

technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced

in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible

materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include

paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.

Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization

technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced

in greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for

hours before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include

cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.

For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each

level and in every bedroom of your home.

BATTERY POWERED

SMOKE ALARM

USER’S MANUAL

Model FG225

Model FG250

ISTED TO

UL 217

STANDARD

Summary of content (5 pages)

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USER’S MANUAL BATTERY POWERED SMOKE ALARM Model FG225 Model FG250 IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE. LISTED TO This user’s manual contains important information about your Smoke Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this Smoke Alarm for use by others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it —with the end user. UL 217 STANDARD Models FG225 FG250 M08-0199-002 A 08/08 Printed in Mexico TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM IMPORTANT! Read “Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms” and “Locations to Avoid for Smoke Alarms” before beginning. This unit monitors the air, and when smoke reaches its sensing chamber, it alarms. It can give you more time to escape before fire spreads. This unit can ONLY give an early warning of developing fires if it is installed, maintained and located where smoke can reach it, and where all residents can hear it, as described in this manual.
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WEEKLY TESTING • • WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE, Continued • Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home, and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely. • Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside. Give your address, then your name. • Never go back inside a burning building for any reason. • Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer. NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit.
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AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS NFPA 72 (National Fire Code) Chapter 11 Battery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms: Provide protection even when electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units are easy to install, and do not require professional installation. However, they do not provide interconnected functionality. “For your information, the National Fire Protection Association's Standard 72, reads as follows:” “11.5.1 One- and Two-Family Dwelling Units.
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LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS LIMITED WARRANTY 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 if smoke reaches them. They are not foolproof. BRK Brands, Inc.