ADEMCO VISTA-20PS User Manual

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ADEMCO VISTA-20PS User Manual Manual pdf 49 page image

– 49 –Fire Alarm System (cont’d)THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMSEmergency Evacuation•FRONT•BACK•BATHBEDROOMKITCHENBACK DOOR1 FLOORSTBEDROOM2 FLOORNDBATHBEDROOMPORCHCLOSETBEDROOMBEDROOMEstablish and regularly practice a plan of escape in theevent of fire. The following steps are recommended bythe National Fire Protection Association:1. Position your detector or your interior and/orexterior sounders so that they can be heard by alloccupants.2. Determine two means of escape from each room.One path of escape should lead to the door thatpermits normal exit from the building. The othermay be a window, should your path be impassable.Station an escape ladder at such windows if thereis a long drop to the ground.3. Sketch a floor plan of the building. Show windows,doors, stairs and rooftops that can be used toescape. Indicate escape routes for each room. Keepthese routes free from obstruction and post copiesof the escape routes in every room.4. Assure that all bedroom doors are shut while youare asleep. This will prevent deadly smoke fromentering while you escape.5. Try the door. If the door is hot, check youralternate escape route. If the door is cool, open itcautiously. Be prepared to slam the door if smokeor heat rushes in.6. When smoke is present, crawl on the ground. Donot walk upright, since smoke rises and mayovercome you. Clearer air is near the floor.7. Escape quickly; don't panic.8. Establish a common meeting place outdoors, awayfrom your house, where everyone can meet andthen take steps to contact the authorities andaccount for those missing. Choose someone toassure that nobody returns to the house — manydie going back.