MY SMOKE ALARM GOES OFF A LOT. WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT?
Clean the unit with a vacuum cleaner brush. Dust particles can and often do set off false alarms. The unit may need to be relocated. It could be too close to the kitchen, bathroom, heat register or it could be defective and need to be replaced. Consult the installation instructions. Smoke detectors become over-sensitive with age and may need replacing.
• First clean the unit with a vacuum cleaner. Dust particles can and often do set off false alarms. • Second the unit may need to be relocated. It could be too close to the kitchen, bathroom, heat register or it could be defective and need to be replaced. Consult the installation instructions. MY SMOKE ALARM BEEPS. WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT? The problem is usually a weak or improper battery. Replace with a fresh battery as recommended by the manufacturer. ARE ANY SMOKE ALARMS NOT RECOMMENDED? Early models of smoke alarms made under the brand name of “Centurion” were recalled. Always check for C.S.A. or U.L.C. approval. Fire Extinguishers WHAT TYPE AND SIZE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER SHOULD I HAVE? The recommended extinguisher for home use is a “Dry Chemical” type, generally type 2A-10BC. WHERE SHOULD I STORE MY FIRE EXTINGUISHER? Store your extinguisher away from the stove, near the entrance to the kitchen. Mount the extinguisher on the bracket that is supplied with the extinguisher. In your wor
