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Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, October 25, 1994 -- 37 _4 HoME RENOVATIONS Getting your house safely ready for iter A smoke detector is one of the most important pieces of safety equipment you'll own. As the name implies, it is designed to alert you to a fire in its earliest stages and give you a cherice to get out of the house. Most fatal fires start at night when you're asleep. Victims are often overcome by smoke and never even wake up. Seconds can make the difference between life and death. By detecting smoke in the early stages of a fire and sounding an alarm, a smoke detector can give you those vital seconds. While a smoke detector may look better hidden in a corner or off to the side, it must always be placed where it can work most effectively. Smoke rises, so it's critical to attach the detector up on, or near, the ceiling (see manufacturer's recommendations). You should install detectors on each level of your home (including the basement), in hallways adjacent to stairs or bedrooms. Avoid placing smoke detectors near furnace rooms, kitchens and washrooms, where steam can accidentally activate it. The alarm could end up sounding so often that you ignore it, or respond slowly, in an actual fire. Check your batteries regularly. A dead battery in your smoke detector leaves you and your family unprotected. Test your alatm monthly to make sure it's working. Hold a candle or incense to the alarm until it sounds. AVATHA COs) < ENE ey, goss Bruce Reed - Ag. Service Manager 1-800-465-4419 NERS 0 ORRAIVE INC. @ Feed @ Fertilizer ® Chemicals ® Custom Spraying ® Lumber and Building Supplies LINDSAY If the alarm is battery- powered and doesn't sound, replace the battery and try again. If it's electrically- operated and doesn't sound, check the fuse and try again. In either case, if the alarm still isn't working, replace the entire unit. A dead unit is worse than none at all, as it can give you a false sense of security. To ensure proper operation, replace the batteries at least once a year, or when you hear intermittent beeping. It's best to change the batteries on a regular schedule, e.g. in the spring and fall with 'the time changes. Don't use rechargable batteries for smoke detectors; when they loose their charge they won't emit a warning "chirp" Always read the manufacturer's instructions for specific installation, maintenance, and testing information. And use only CSA and ULC approved smoke detectors. Keep smoke detectors clean. When smoke detectors get plugged up with dirt and dust, they can become inoperable - even if the batteries are still As part of your maintenance, clean out the alarm detection chamber and protective cover with the soft brush attachment of your vacuum, every month or so. Clean smoke alarms more often if there's someone in your house who smokes. How does your chimney stack up? 008 Allan Howell - Lumber Manager 1-705-324-7761 within your family budget." 'FREE' CONSULTING SERVICE from CASHWAY If you're thinking about a buildmg project this year, come into Cashway and let me help you with friendly advice, estimates and project information so you can get your project completed on time and Blocked and improperly vented wood-stove chimneys can lead to carbon monoxide build-up, forcing deadly gases into your home. A blocked chimney can also cause chimney fires. A regular professional inspection can alert you to trouble spots before they turn into major headaches and poteritial hazards. It is a good idea to have your chimney inspected and cleaned annually by a professional chimney sweep. The best time for cleaning is in the spring, but fall is also good. A chimney fire could just be waiting to start, needing only the first fire of the year to ignite the creosote. Look up the chimney with a flashlight and a mirror to check for any obstructions, such as rubble or a bird's nest. If your chimney is clean, you should be able to see daylight. Check to see if your chimney liner is black or coated with creosote, a tar-like deposit that's caused by burning wet or unseasoned wood. Creosote can * build up in your flue and be ignited by heat; the resulting flash fire could be intense enough to crack the masonry, or generate enough sparks to start a roof fire. Burn only wood that has been split, dried, and seasoned for 6- 12 months. Along with being safer, dry wood also ignites faster and burns 26% more efficient. a You shouldn't be able to smell wood smoke from your fire; all the smoke and associated pollutants should be going up Introducing to Port Perry ... Blaze King' Stove, Insert or Fireplace Gas or Propane 40,000 BTU's input avg. Wi 210 CFM Fan Heating area 1800+ sq.ft. Heats like a Woodstove! Malcolm's | the chimney. In fact, smoke contains toxic chemicals that are dangerous to breathe. Some causes of smoke include: inadequate venting to the outside, chimney blockages, competition for air'in the house (e.g. exhaust fan in operation), and an insufficiently hot fire. If smoke is spilling into the house, call a professional to diagnose and correct the problem. Check the chimney annually to make sure that the liner isn't worn or cracked. Look for buckling,deformations or - corrosion of the metal, clay tiles that aren't aligned properly, or holes in the liner. Apart from any fire hazards, a deteriorating chimney could be a hazard to anybody walking next to the house. Install an extra smoke alarm in any room adjacent to the fireplace to detect excessive smoke escaping into the home, as well as a general-purpose fire extinguibher near the fireplace. As winter approaches, we all look for ways to keep ourselves and our families warm and safe. Make sure smoke detectors are installed properly. 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