Before Operation - Abus RWM50 Manuel Utilisateur

Safety information

Before operation

Warning
• Keep children away from the packaging – there is a risk of suffocation.
• Remove all packaging material before using the device.
What to do when you hear the alarm
• Leave the premises immediately. Every second counts – there is no time to get
dressed or gather valuable belongings. Use the emergency escape routes.
• Warn your fellow residents and make sure they also leave – especially children
and people with impaired hearing.
• Do not open doors without first checking the surface. Do not open a door if it is
hot or you see smoke under it. Use an alternative escape route. If the surface is
cool, push against it with your shoulder, slightly open it and be prepared to close
it again if there is heat, smoke or fire behind it.
• If there is smoke in the air, keep close to the floor and breathe through a damp
cloth if possible.
• Close the doors after leaving the room.
• Once you have left the building, go to the agreed assembly point and do not go
back inside.
• Call the fire brigade from outside the burning building.
• Notify the fire brigade of the situation inside the building.
For recommended installation locations, see the diagram 
• Position the smoke detector directly on the ceiling in the centre of the room.
• Priority rooms: living rooms, bedrooms and children's playrooms.
• If you have more than one bedroom, each one should be fitted with a smoke
detector.
• To monitor corridors, you should also fit smoke detectors there, because
stairwells are particularly susceptible to fires due to the chimney effect.
Long corridors might require several smoke detectors.
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• The distance between smoke detectors should not be more than 8 metres.
• When fitting on the ceiling, make sure that the smoke detectors are at least
15 cm from the side walls and 50 cm from the corners.
Warning
Avoid the following locations to prevent malfunctions of the smoke
detector:
• Places where expected temperature variations are greater than the
ambient operating temperature (+0°C to +45°C).
• laces where draughts can keep smoke away from the detector, such as
near windows, doors or ventilation shafts.
• Places where vapour, increased air humidity or exhaust fumes may
trigger false alarms, e.g. in kitchens, bathrooms or garages.
• Places where dust or dirt could impair the function of the smoke
detector.
• The highest point in rooms with gable ceilings. The distance to the
highest point of the gable should be at least 30 cm.
For installation and attachment, see the diagram 
Warning
• When marking out the drill holes, make sure there are no electrical
wires or cables, pipes or other important components behind them.
• If in doubt, consult an expert before drilling.
• If you are fitting the smoke detector in a vehicle (such as a camper or
caravan), you must contact the manufacturer or your local dealer first
for information on the most suitable location.
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