User's Manual

10
The Dos and Don’ts of your SENSOR Smoke Alarm
Dos:
• If a smoke alarm sounds, immediately alert all household members, exit the
property, and call emergency services.
• Be prepared – make an escape plan from your home in case of fire. E
nsure
everyone in your home understands the plan. Discuss and review the escape plan
regularly.
• Ma
ke sure your alarm remains closed and in good operational order. Immediately
arrange for a service or repair if an alarm ceases to wo
rk.
• Al
ways ensure you are on stable footing when cleaning or vacuuming the alarm.
Don’ts:
• Don’t place anything over the alarm that may prevent the ingress of smoke.
• Don’t use aerosol products on or near the alarm.
• Don’t attempt to clean the alarm by blowing into it.
• Don’t open the alarm when vacuuming around the smoke vent.
• Don’t strike the alarm with the hose or nozzle of your vacuum cleaner.
• Don’t spray water or any other liquid at the alarm. Only use a damp cloth to cl
ean
the alarm.
• Don’
t use any liquids or cleaning products other than water when cleaning the
alarm
.
• Don’
t remove an installed smoke alarm for any reason, including cleaning.
Removing an alarm poses an electrocution risk.
• Don’t paint the alarm.
• Don’t start a fire to test the alarm.