P0016-LU-03.01 41f Write the fire escape plan down and rehearse it frequently so that should anemergency arise, everyone will know what to do. Revise the plan as conditions change,such as the number of people in the home, or if there are changes to the building'sconstruction.f Make sure your fire warning system is operational by conducting weekly tests. If youare unsure about system operation, contact your installer.f We recommend that you contact your local fire department and request furtherinformation on fire safety and escape planning. If available, have your local fireprevention officer conduct an in-house fire safety inspection.Fire Alarm OperationWhen a fire alarm is detected, the system generates a distinctive fire alarm tone from theremote keypads and the external bell or siren is also pulsed on and off. The alarm is alsotransmitted to the Alarm Receiving Centre, if your installer has enabled this feature.To silence the fire alarm condition, simply enter your access code.Resetting Smoke DetectorsWhen a smoke detector is triggered it will normally remain in a latched alarm condition untilit has been reset. If after a reset, it still detects smoke, the alarm sequence will sound asdescribed above. If there is no smoke, the system will return to normal operation.To reset smoke detectors, enter your access code then press the R key.If you suspect that a fire alarm has been transmitted and that there is no firecondition, call the alarm receiving centre to avoid an unnecessary response. If afire condition is apparent, follow your evacuation plan immediately.System MaintenanceWith normal use, the system requires little maintenance, other than that required by localregulations. The following points should be observed.f Do not wash the security control panel, keypads and detectors with a wet cloth. A lightdusting with a slightly moistened cloth should remove normal accumulations of dust.f The control panel stand-by battery test is designed to determine the battery condition.We recommend, however, that the stand-by batteries are replaced every five years.f For other system devices such as smoke detectors, passive infrared, ultrasonic ormicrowave motion detectors or glass-break detectors, consult the respectivemanufacturer’s literature for testing and maintenance.