Kidde KN-COPE-I User Manual

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poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are notwell, they become so disoriented they are unable to savethemselves by either exiting the building, or calling for assis-tance. Also, young children and household pets may be thefirst effected. Familiarization with the effects of each level isimportant.Escape PlanPrepare and practice a home escape plan twice a year, includ-ing drills at night. Know two ways out of every room (door &window) and identify a meeting place outside the home whereeveryone will gather once they have exited the residence.When two people have reached the meeting place, one shouldleave to call 911 while the second person stays to account foradditional family members. Establish a rule that once you’reout, you never reenter under any cir-cumstance!Fire PreventionNever smoke in bed, or leave cookingfood unattended. Teach children neverto play with matches or lighters! Traineveryone in the home to recognize thealarm pattern, voice message warningand to leave the home using theirescape plan when it’s heard. Know howto do “Stop, Drop and Roll” if clothes catch on fire, and howto crawl low under smoke. Install and maintain fire extinguish-ers on every level of the home and in the kitchen, basementand garage. Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to anemergency. Second level and higher occupied rooms with win-dows, should have an escape ladder.Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken allsleeping individuals, and that it is the responsibility of individu-als in the household that are capable of assisting others to pro-vide assistance to those who may not be awakened by thealarm sound, or to those who may be incapable of safely evac-uating the area unassisted.25Fire Safety Information