User Guide for MENARDS models including: Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms, Carbon Monoxide Alarms, Monoxide Alarms, Alarms
Every year, thousands of house res occur in the United States. These house res are responsible for severe injuries and even death, as well as billions of dollars in property damage. However, there are many ways to limit the severity of a house re. Prevention involves a combination of preparing for emergencies, exercising good re safety habits, and having the right protective equipment on hand. You can take action to alert and protect your home and family with a little help from Menards® and Kidde®. Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms State Requirements One of the simplest and most e ective ways to keep your home safe is to install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms throughout your house. Not only is this an important safety measure, but in many states it's required by law. Additionally, your city or state may require that smoke alarms be updated every ten years. Smoke Detectors Types of Smoke Detectors There are two types of smoke detector sensors available: ionization and photoelectric. These smoke detectors use di erent methods to detect di erent types of res. In order to completely protect your home from re and carbon monoxide, it's important to have a variety of smoke detectors in your home. Ionization Smoke Detectors Ionization smoke detectors contain a small amount of radioactive material between two electrically charged plates which ionize the air in this space. When a re occurs, smoke enters the alarm, disrupts the ions, and causes the alarm to sound. This type of smoke detector typically detects smoke in the air, which means that it provides warnings for res that burn quickly and have large ames. Photoelectric Smoke Detectors Photoelectric smoke detectors use light to detect res. This device contains an LED light that projects a straight beam across a chamber. During a re, smoke particles are produced. As these particles rise, they will disrupt the beam of light, causing it to hit a sensor inside the device and sound the alarm. This alarm is more likely to detect smoldering res that are slower to burn and produce large amounts of dangerous smoke and gases. Dual Sensor Smoke Detectors Dual sensor smoke detectors provide the best of both worlds. They feature the technology of both types of detectors, so they're able to detect both smoldering and large- amed res. )BSEXJSFE Detectors )BSEXireE detectors are wired directly into a building's AC electrical system. Due to the ease of installation and because so many states now require smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, direct-wire detectors are becoming standard in recently constructed buildings. For added protection, look for detectors with battery back-up in case of power outages. Carbon Monoxide Detectors Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas that's colorless and odorless, which is why it is so important to have carbon monoxide detectors installed in your home. These detectors have sensors which sound the alarm when carbon monoxide levels are dangerously high. Menards® has a wide selection of carbon monoxide detectors, including both standard detectors, which detect only carbon monoxide, and combination detectors, which detect both smoke and carbon monoxide. Multi-Gas Alarms Multi-gas alarms are able to sense several gases at the same time. These alarms will alert you to the presence of gases such as carbon monoxide, natural gas, explosive gas, propane, or more depending on the model. When choosing an alarm, determine which gases could be present in the area you will be using it and pick a multi-gas alarm that will detect those speci c gases. Battery-Operated Detectors Battery-operated detectors are easy to install because they require no wiring. Most are powered by 9-volt or AA batteries that should be changed twice a year. Models with lithium batteries are designed to last up to 10 years. Plug-In Detectors Certain carbon monoxide detectors can be plugged into a wall outlet (because smoke rises higher than most outlets, this is not an option for smoke detectors). Plug-in detectors also typically feature a digital display which shows the current level of carbon monoxide. Like other electrically powered alarms, some models also include battery backup in case you lose power. Additional Features Many detectors o er a variety of convenient features, including the following: · -PX#BUUFSZ*OEJDBUPS5IFEFUFDUPSMFUTPVUBDIJSQJOHBMBSNXIFOUIFCBUUFSJFTOFFEUPCFSFQMBDFE · )VTI'FBUVSF5IJTGFBUVSFBMMPXTZPVUPUVSOPGGUIFBMBSNJGUIFEFUFDUPSJTBDDJEFOUBMMZBDUJWBUFEXJUIPVU TIVUUJOHEPXOUIFFOUJSFVOJU · 4BGFUZ-JHIU5IFVOJUJODMVEFTBMJHIUUPHVJEFZPVUISPVHIEBSLIBMMXBZT t 7PJDF"MBSN8IFOUIFBMBSNJTBDUJWBUFE BWPJDFUFMMTZPVXIBUIB[BSEUIFVOJUIBTEFUFDUFE · -&%*OEJDBUPST5IFEFUFDUPSGFBUVSFTGMBTIJOHMJHIUTJOBEEJUJPOUPUIFBMBSNXIFOTNPLFPSDBSCPO NPOPYJEFJTEFUFDUFE · :FBS4FBMFE#BUUFSZ0GGFSDPOUJOVPVTQSPUFDUJPOGPSUIFMJGFPGUIFBMBSNXJUIPVUIBWJOHUPDIBOHFUIF CBUUFSJFT Placement It is recommended that you install at least one smoke and carbon monoxide detector on each level of your home. Both photoelectric and ionization smoke alarms should be used throughout your home to fully protect it from all types of res. Because smoke rises, smoke detectors should be installed on your ceiling or high on your walls. If possible, ceiling-mounted detectors should be placed on the highest point on your ceiling and four inches away from any wall. Wall-mounted detectors should be placed several inches (but no more than a foot) away from the ceiling. You should have detectors installed in the following places: · Inside and outside every bedroom · In the basement (on the ceiling at the bottom of the steps) · In the living room · In main hallways between rooms In order to avoid false alarms, you should avoid placing smoke detectors near anything that can produce large amounts of heat or steam. Place your detectors several feet away from kitchens, bathrooms, heating or cooling ducts and registers, ceiling fans, and windows. Smoke Detector Placement Carbon Monoxide Detector Placement Placement ·Check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors once a month ·Buy a detector with light indicators if there is a hearing impaired person living in your home ·If your detector is 10 years old, it must be replaced Fire Extinguisher Placement Fire Extinguishers Types The right re extinguisher can help you put out a small re before it becomes a full- edged house re. When choosing a re extinguisher for your home or building, it's important to identify the right classi cation for the types of res you're most likely to encounter. · $MBTT"GJSFTJOWPMWFDPNNPOIPVTFIPMEDPNCVTUJCMFT JODMVEJOHXPPE QBQFS DMPUI USBTIBOEQMBTUJDT · $MBTT#GJSFTJOWPMWFGMBNNBCMFMJRVJETTVDIBTTPMWFOUT PJM HBTPMJOF QBJOUTBOEPUIFSPJMCBTFEQSPEVDUT · $MBTT$GJSFTJOWPMWFFMFDUSJDBMFRVJQNFOUTVDIBTXJSJOHPVUMFUT NBDIJOFSZBOEBQQMJBODFT · .PTUESZDIFNJDBMGJSFFYUJOHVJTIFSTBSFEFTJHOFEUPQVUPVUNVMUJQMFGJSFDMBTTJGJDBUJPOT3FGFSUPUIFGJSF JDPOTQSJOUFEVOEFSUIFVTFJOTUSVDUJPOTUPEFUFSNJOFXIJDIDMBTTJGJDBUJPOTDBOCFBEESFTTFECZUIFGJSF FYUJOHVJTIFS t 'PSQSJNBSZIPNFGJSFQSPUFDUJPO UIF/BUJPOBM'JSF1SPUFDUJPO"TTPDJBUJPOSFDPNNFOETBNJOJNVN" #$SBUFEFYUJOHVJTIFSPOFWFSZMFWFMPGZPVSIPNF:PVTIPVMEOPUIBWFUPUSBWFMNPSFUIBOGFFUUPSFBDI BOFYUJOHVJTIFS Look for the icons below to determine which class a re extinguisher belongs to. Another aspect you need to consider when choosing a re extinguisher is its re rating. This refers to the amount of space that your re extinguisher can cover. · 1-A: &RVJWBMFOUUP HBMMPOTPGXBUFS · 2-A: &RVJWBMFOUUP HBMMPOTPGXBUFS · 3-A: &RVJWBMFOUUP HBMMPOTPGXBUFS · 10-B: $PWFST 10 square GFFUPGGMBNNBCMFMJRVJET · 40-B: $PWFSTTRVBSFGFFUPGGMBNNBCMFMJRVJET · $4BGFVQUPLWPMUTEVSJOHEJTDIBSHF -JLFTNPLFEFUFDUPST JUJTJNQPSUBOUUPQSPQFSMZNBJOUBJOZPVSGJSFFYUJOHVJTIFSTUPFOTVSFUIBUUIFZXJMM XPSLQSPQFSMZEVSJOHBGJSFFNFSHFODZ*OTQFDUZPVSGJSFFYUJOHVJTIFSTFWFSZNPOUIUIJTJODMVEFT DIFDLJOHUIFQSFTTVSF FYBNJOJOHUIFOP[[MFGPSPCTUSVDUJPOTBOEFOTVSJOHUIBUUIFFYUJOHVJTIFSJTOPU EBNBHFE EFOUFEPSDPSSPEFE Operating a Fire Extinguisher To operate a re extinguisher, remember the phrase PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep. Pull Pull the pin from the top of the re extinguisher to release the locking mechanism. Before you pull the pin, make sure you have an exit at your back to escape quickly in case the re becomes too large to extinguish. Aim Aim the re extinguisher at the re. Make sure to aim at the base of the re and not at the ames. This removes the source of the re and keeps it from growing. Squeeze Squeeze the trigger to release the extinguishing agent. Keep holding the trigger until the re is extinguished. Sweep Stand a few feet away from the re and move side to side in a sweeping motion until the re is extinguished. Other Safety Equipment Heat Alarms Unlike smoke alarms, heat alarms are designed to go o when intense heat is detected. These alarms are not a replacement for smoke detectors, but they can be used in a few places where smoke detectors are not practical due to dust or steam, such as attics, basements, and garages. Escape Ladders Durable escape ladders can be attached to the windows on second level oors. When not in use, they can easily be stored in a closet or under a bed. In the event of a fire, an escape ladder provides a safe secondary exit. 5IFZBSFSFDPNNFOEFEGPS FWFSZCFESPPNMPDBUFEPOUIFTFDPOEBOEUIJSEGMPPSPGB IPVTFPSCVJMEJOH Fire Safes It's also important to take measures to protect your most valuable belongings. Fire safes are made of durable material and are designed to protect your belongings from re damage. Placing important personal and nancial documents in a re-resistant safe can make it much easier to recover after a re. Plus, these safes can protect irreplaceable items like family photographs. Keep Your Whole Home Safe Follow these simple safety tips to help prevent res in every room of your home. Bathroom · Install smoke detectors at least 10 feet away from steamy showers to avoid false alarms · Do not overload electrical outlets with too many appliances · Keep heat-generation appliances like curlers and hair dryers away from flammable materials like towels and washcloths Hallways · Install a Smoke detector in hallways between bedrooms · ,FFQBNJOJNVN "#$ SBUFEGJSFFYUJOHVJTIFSPO FWFSZMFWFMPGZPVSIPNF :PVTIPVMEOPUIBWFUP USBWFMNPSFUIBOGFFUUP SFBDIBGJSFFYUJOHVJTIFS · For laundry rooms, clean your dryer's lint lter before every use Attic · Check the wiring and chimney lining of your attic for damage · Make sure that your attic is properly ventilated. · Install a smoke detector within 3ft of a pitched ceiling, but not in its apex Garage · Install a heat alarm and a rerated garage door · Store lawn mowers and products like gasoline away from heat sources · Store ammable liquids like gasoline, oil and paint in tightly sealed containers · Keep an ABC class re extinguisher in your garage Living Room · Keep any ammable items at least 3 ft. away from any replace · Do not place lamps or candles near drapes or curtains · Replace frayed or damaged electrical cords immediately · Install a smoke detector high on the wall Basement · Install a smoke detector or heat alarm on the ceiling at the bottom of the stairs leading to the next level · Keep ammable objects like paint way from you water heater or furnace · Clean and inspect your furnace every year Bedrooms · Install a smoke detector AND carbon monoxide detector in every bedroom · Make sure that your furniture does not block windows in case you need to escape · Do not leave space heater on or candles lit while sleeping · Never run electrical cords under rugs Kitchen · Clean your stove and cook-top regularly to keep them grease free · Install a smoke detector at least 10 ft. away from your stove · Do not leave cooking food unattended · Do not store flammable materials like rags and towels near your stove · ,FFQBSFTJEFOUJBMTQFDJBM QVSQPTFLJUDIFOGJSFFYUJOHVJTIFS JOZPVSLJUDIFOAdobe PDF library 17.00