Alexor WT8989 User Manual download pdf (Page 26)

4. Are furnaces and wood-burning appliances properly installed, clean and in good working order?

Have a professional evaluate these appliances.

27. Fire Escape Planning

There is often very little time between the detection of a fire and the time it becomes deadly. It is

thus very important that a family escape plan be developed and rehearsed.

1. Every family member should participate in developing the escape plan.

2. Study the possible escape routes from each location within the house. Since many fires occur at

night, special attention should be given to the escape routes from sleeping quarters.

3. Escape from a bedroom must be possible without opening the interior door.

NOTE: Consider the following when making your escape plans:

• Make sure that all border doors and windows are easily opened. Ensure that they are not painted

shut, and that their locking mechanisms operate smoothly.

• If opening or using the exit is too difficult for children, the elderly or handicapped, plans for rescue

should be developed. This includes making sure that those who are to perform the rescue can

promptly hear the fire warning signal.

• If the exit is above the ground level, an approved fire ladder or rope should be provided as well as

training in its use.

• Exits on the ground level should be kept clear. Be sure to remove snow from exterior patio doors

in winter; outdoor furniture or equipment should not block exits.

• Each person should know of a predetermined assembly point where everyone can be accounted

for (e.g. across the street or at a neighbor’s house). Once everyone is out of the building, call the

Fire Department.

• A good plan emphasizes quick escape. Do not investigate or attempt to fight the fire, and do not

gather belongings as this can waste valuable time. Once outside, do not re-enter the house. Wait

for the fire department.

• Write the fire escape plan down and rehearse it frequently so that should an emergency arise,

everyone will know what to do. Revise the plan as conditions change, such as the number of peo-

ple in the home, or if there are changes to the building’s construction.

• Make sure your fire warning system is operational by conducting weekly tests. If you are unsure

about system operation, contact your installer.

• We recommend that you contact your local fire department and request further information on fire

safety and escape planning. If available, have your local fire prevention officer conduct an in-

house fire safety inspection.

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