Use & Care Guide

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NYLON/STEEL FIRE ESCAPE LADDER

MODEL EL52

This nylon/steel Fire Escape Ladder is easy to use,

and provides a reliable means of escape through

a second floor window during a home fire.

M08-0041-002 02/05

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• For use in two-story homes

• Strong nylon construction

• Fully assembled, ready to use

• Slip-resistant epoxy coated rungs

• Large hooks secure easily to windowsills

• Steel rung stabilizers on all rungs

• Ladder complies with the ASTM Standard F 2175-02.

375 lb. (170 kg) Ladder load rating

• Ladder is 14 feet (4.3 meters) in length.

• Read instructions for use immediately upon purchase.

• Close doors before opening any windows to prevent fire from being drawn into the room.

• Keep body close to ladder.

• Unless absolutely necessary, do not carry a child when using this ladder.

• Do not carry pets or miscellaneous objects when using this ladder.

• Instruct family members to use this portable escape ladder only when the primary escape path (that is,

the main exit) is blocked or unsafe to use.

• This portable escape ladder is not a toy or recreational device. Instruct children that the ladder is to be

used only in an emergency.

• For use only in windows that are structurally safe for the intended load.

• Not recommended for use with storm windows or other windows that do not open to the recommended

minimum dimensions [20 inches (51 cm) wide and 32 inches (81 cm) high].

• Do not use above a 2 story height.

• Do not attempt to deploy the ladder from windows that are obstructed by furniture, radiators, air

conditioning

units, or security devices such as grilles or bars (without inside release mechanisms).

• Do not attempt to deploy the ladder into flames.

• Check for outside obstructions such as electric lines, telephone wires, or fences.

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Do not attempt to use the ladder if the windowsill does not meet the size range specified. The windowsill

width should be between a minimum of 6 inches (15 cm) and a maximum of 10 inches (25 cm).

• Always plan and practice drills to ensure that occupants are familiar enough for proper use.

• This ladder is intended to supplement (not replace) the more important fire protection principles of fire

drills, emergency evacuation plans, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, etc.

• This ladder should be periodically inspected for damage, loosening of any items, or significant

deterioration of the materials of construction.

• This ladder is designed for use by one person at a time.

• Store the ladder

in a convenient location near the exit window; for example, under a bed, in a closet, etc.

USER’S MANUAL

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RK Brands, Inc., 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122

Consumer Affairs: (800) 323-9005 • www.firstalert.com

Summary of content (4 pages)

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USER’S MANUAL NYLON/STEEL FIRE ESCAPE LADDER MODEL EL52 This nylon/steel Fire Escape Ladder is easy to use, and provides a reliable means of escape through a second floor window during a home fire. FEATURES AND BENEFITS • • • • • • • For use in two-story homes Strong nylon construction Fully assembled, ready to use Slip-resistant epoxy coated rungs Large hooks secure easily to windowsills Steel rung stabilizers on all rungs Ladder complies with the ASTM Standard F 2175-02. 375 lb.
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TO WORK PROPERLY IN A FIRE EMERGENCY, THIS LADDER MUST: Be Stored Where It Is Easy To Reach Quickly... Do not store the ladder on another floor of your home. If you have more than one second-floor room requiring an alternate means of escape, put a fire ladder in each room. Store the ladder where it can be immediately accessed--near the window, under a bed, or in the front part of a closet. Make sure nothing blocks you from reaching the ladder. In a fire you have limited time to react and take action.
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Securing the Ladder After Use How to Use in a Fire Emergency 1. Lay the box on the floor with the lid folded open. This fire escape ladder is not a toy or recreational device. Use it only in a fire emergency. 2. Stretch the ladder out on the floor, with the rung standoffs facing up towards you placing the rungs as close as possible next to each other. Assemble the rungs into the box keeping the the standoffs facing upward.
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What Fire Escape Ladders Cannot Do Limited Warranty • This fire escape ladder is NOT a means of protection against fire. It will not warn or alert you to a fire or of any other type of emergency. It is intended to be used as an alternate escape means in a fire emergency only. BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert® brand products warrants that for a period of six years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship.