Firex G-6 Instructions Manual

3, SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT (Cont’d) Existing Homes: • The NFPA requires a smoke alarm on every level and outside each sleeping area in existing construction. An existing household with one level and one sleep- ing area is required to have one smoke alarm. ADDITIONAL SMOKE ALARM PLAC…

7, PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY Develop family escape plans, discuss them with ALL household members, and practice them regularly. • Expose everyone to the sound of a smoke alarm and explain what the sound means. • Determine TWO exits from each room and an escape route to the outside from each…

4, DO NOT install smoke alarms: In areas where combustion particles are present. (Combustion particles are the by-products of something that is burning.) Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens, garages, near furnaces, or near hot water heaters. Place smoke alarm as far from the s…

5, 5 INTERCONNECTING SMOKE ALARMS WARNING: This smoke alarm should be installed only by a qualified electrician. Smoke alarm installation must be in accordance with the requirements of Article 760 of the National Electrical Code and any local codes that may apply. IMPORTANT: The model FX…

2, Firex G-6 • Smoke alarms sound their alarm horns when they detect smoke. They do not detect heat, flame, or gas. They will not operate if smoke does not reach the smoke alarm. • We recommend that you install a smoke alarm in every room and on every level of the home. Smoke may not reach the smok…