First Alert EL53W-2 User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

NYLON/STEEL 3-STORY FIRE ESCAPE LADDER

MODEL EL53W-2

This nylon/steel Fir and provides a reliable means of escape through a third floor window during a home fire.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

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• Fully assembled, ready to use

• Slip-resistant epoxy coated rungs

• Large hooks secure easily to windowsills

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• Ladder complies with the ASTM Standar

• 375 lb. (170 kg) Ladder load rating

• Ladder is 24 feet (7.3 meters) in length.

Read instructions for use immediately upon purchase.

• Close doors before opening any windows to prevent fire from being drawn into the room.

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• Keep body close to ladder. Unless absolutely necessar

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• Do not carry pets or miscellaneous objects when using this ladder. Instruct family members to use this portable escape ladder only when the primary escape path

• (that is, the main exit) is blocked or unsafe to use.

This portable escape ladder is not a toy or recreational device. Instruct children that the ladder

• is to be used only in an emer

For use only in windows that are structurally safe for the intended load.

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• recommended minimum dimensions [20 inches (51 cm) wide and 32 inches (81 cm) high].

Do not use above a 3 stor

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• Do not attempt to deploy the ladder from windows that are obstructed by furniture, radiators, air conditioning units, or security devices such as grilles or bars (without inside r

Do not attempt to deploy the ladder into flames.

• Check for outside obstructions such as electric lines, telephone wires, or fences.

• Do not attempt to use the ladder if the windowsill does not meet the size range specified.

• The windowsill width should be between a minimum of 6 inches (15 cm) and a maximum of 13 inches (33 cm).

Always plan and practice drills to ensure that occupants are familiar enough for proper use.

• This ladder is intended to supplement (not r

• of fire drills, emergency evacuation plans, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, etc.

This ladder should be periodically inspected for damage, loosening of any items, or significant

• deterioration of the materials of constr

This ladder is designed for use by one person at a time.

• Store the ladder in a convenient location near the exit window; for example, under a bed, in a

• closet, etc.

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TO WORK PROPERLY IN A FIRE EMERGENCY, THIS LADDER MUST:

Be Stored Where It Is Easy To Reach Quickly...

Do not store the ladder on another floor of your home. If you have more than one third-floor room requiring an

nate means of escape, put a fire ladder in each room. Store the ladder where it can be immediately

alter accessed--near the window, under a bed, or in the front part of a closet.

e nothing blocks you from reaching the ladder. In a fire you have limited time to react and take action.

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e the ladder in its original box to keep it from becoming tangled.

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Be Used On A Suitable Window...

This ladder is intended for use in windows that are structurally safe for the intended load. The ladder must be used fr

the ground. This ladder is intended only for thir The windowsill must be no narr The windowsill must be in good condition (no rotted wood, loose boards, etc.). The window must open easily and completely. Storm windows, screens or other types of multi-track windows

can make it difficult to use this ladder in an emergency. The window should not be blocked by furniture or security devices like grilles or bars. For details on choosing a suitable window, see the “Choosing A Window” section of this manual.

Be Properly Secured To The Windowsill Before You Start Climbing Down...

o properly support your weight and provide the needed stability while you climb down, the ladder must be

T properly attached to the windowsill. Make sure the sill hooks rest securely on the windowsill.

e the folding crosspiece between the sill hooks is straight, and the straps do not tangle as you lower

Make sur the ladder out of the window.

om the correct height, and there should be no obstructions along the ladder path to

d-floor windows no higher than 26 feet (7.9 meters) from the ground.

ower than 6 inches (15 cm) and no wider than 13 inches (33 cm).

Choosing A Window

The window should be at least 20 inches (51 cm)

2. wide and 32 inches (81 cm) high to give you enough clearance to exit safely.

The windowsill width should be between a minimum of 6 inches (15 cm) and a maximum of 13 inches (33 cm). Measur outside to inside. DO NOT USE THIS FIRE ESCAPE LADDER ON WINDOWSILLS THAT ARE TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL FOR THE HOOKS.

DO NOT USE ON A DAMAGED OR WEAK

3. WINDOWSILL. Check windowsill for weak, rotted or loose wood, or damage. Consult a contractor

eplace windowsill BEFORE attempting to hook

or r the fire escape ladder to a damaged windowsill. This ladder is intended for use in windows that

e structurally safe for the intended load.

4. For safest use, there should be a clear path from the window all the way to the ground. BEFORE STORING THE LADDER FOR AN EMERGENCY

om outside of your home, check below the

Fr window for any obstructions. Check for tr bushes, plants, windows, house fixtur other objects in the dir

window

5. Make sure the window you choose opens easily and completely counts.

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DIMENSION A: The windowsill width should be between a minimum of 6'' (15 cm) and a maximum of 13'' (33 cm).

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This escape ladder is not intended for use fr third floor windows directly above first or second floor windows. The r first or second floor window and cause injury.

ou must test fit this ladder on your chosen

Y escape window befor gency you will not have time to deter whether or not a par and using the ladder on an unsuitable window

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The ladder should be used ONLY from third floor

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Securing the Ladder After Use

1. Lay the box on the floor with the lid folded open.

2. Stretch the ladder out on the floor, with the rung

3. Stack a second layer of rungs 12 thru 22 on top

fs facing down and the plastic wrap as

standof shown in the diagram. Place the rungs as close as possible next to each other for the first 11 rungs.

of the bottom layer

Use the plastic strap (attached to the bottom rung) to wrap and secure both layers of rungs. This will minimize the chance of the ladder becoming tangled when you remove it from the box in an emer

gency.

How to Use in a Fir

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It is str adults be assisted by an adult if at all possible when using this ladder in a fire emergency.

THIS LADDER IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY ONE PERSON A

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Before you open the window, close the door

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2. hooks so the folding cr positioned towards you.

3. Place the sill hooks firmly over the windowsill and pull the r

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What Fire Escape Ladders Cannot Do

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the main exit for escape in an emer Instruct family members to use the fir ladder as a last r exit is blocked, not accessible, or unsafe to use.

This fire escape ladder is NOT a toy or recre-

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ational device. It is intended to be used as a supplemental emer Instruct childr ladder for any r

• DO NOT carry any pets or other objects when

using the ladder

• Unless absolutely necessary, do not carry a

child when using this ladder

• This portable fire escape ladder does not meet

your local codes as a primary means of exit from multi-family dwellings. It is not intended to replace fire escapes in multi-family residences, institutions, or r intended for use as a means of escape from

esidential buildings, and may supplement the

r primary means of exit required by codes and other local regulations.

• This fire escape ladder is NOT intended for use

from rooms above a third-floor level. DO NOT use fr The ladder is 24 feet (7.3 meters) long and is NOT intended for escape from rooms with windowsills higher than 26 feet (7.9 meters) fr

• This fire escape ladder is NOT intended to be

hooked onto gutters, siding, or any other interior or exterior fixture. It is ONLY intended to be hooked to windowsills.

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Limited Warranty

BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert

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pur BRK dealers, service centers, or r BRK products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and

nadoes.

tor BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or conse

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5. Insert the rungs wrapped with the plastic wrap into the box. Place the folded sill hooks on top of the rungs between the standof shown in the diagram.

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4. Exit carefully through the window and place your feet on the first rung. Hold onto the window frame until your weight is evenly distributed on the ladder. Climb down, keeping your body close to the ladder.

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