Welcome To The Coconut Creek Fire Marshal’s Office Training Smoke Alarm User’s Manual

Introduction  Project: Install smoke alarms inside the mobile homes of El Rancho Seven Mobile Home Park.  Date: Saturday, October 10, 2015  Time: 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.  Location: 5551 Johnson Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073

 Dress in CERT uniforms  Be polite and professional at all times  Complete the installation promptly  Report any damages  Use tools in a safe manner Introduction

 Battery powered vs. Electrical  Ionization vs. Photoelectric  Carbon Monoxide vs. Smoke  Single Station vs. Multi Station  Residential vs. Commercial Understand The Different Types of Smoke Alarms

 Lighted Power and Alarm Indicator - LED assures the battery is properly connected and a visual indication of what unit initiated the alarm.  Tamper Resistant Locking Pin - Locks alarm cover to prevent removal of battery.  Test/Silence Button - One touch button combines both features.  Low Battery Indicator - Beeping signal warns when battery needs replacing. Smoke Alarm Features

 Cordless drill with 3/16” (5mm) drill bit  Pencil  Step ladder  Screw driver  2 screws (provided)  2 screw anchors (provided)  Small hammer (if necessary) Tools Needed

Before You Install This Smoke Alarm  This unit monitors the air  Must be installed correctly, located where smoke can reach it, and where all residents can hear it.  This unit will not sense gas, heat, or flame.

 Unit will not operate without battery power.  This Smoke Alarm has a battery guard which prevents it from closing unless a battery is installed.  It is a single-station unit that cannot be linked to other devices.  This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents Before You Install This Smoke Alarm

Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms

 Keep units at least 10 feet away from showers, saunas, dishwashers, etc.  Do not install a Smoke Alarm directly over the stove or range.  Do not install near fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty areas.  Less than 12 inches away from fluorescent lights. Electrical “noise” can interfere with the sensor.  “Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarm. Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms

How to Install the Smoke Alarm

 For minimum security install one Smoke Alarm as close to each sleeping area as possible.  Many older mobile homes have little or no insulation. If your mobile home is not well insulated, or if you are unsure of the amount of insulation, it is important to INSTALL UNITS ON THE INSIDE WALLS ONLY.  For wall mounting the top edge of Smoke Alarms should be placed between 4 inches and 12 inches from the wall/ceiling line, below typical “dead air” spaces. Installing Smoke Alarms In Mobile Homes

Questions!!! Discussion / Q&A

 Call Christine Laurie at or at  consumers/fire-and-safety-equipment/smoke- alarms/safety-messages-about-smoke-alarms For More Information

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to attend this important training. The End !