BRK electronic Home Safety Product EL52W 2 User Manual

TO WORK PROPERLY IN A FIRE EMERGENCY, THIS LADDER MUST:  
USER’S MANUAL  
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 second-floor room requiring  
an alternate means of escape, put a fire ladder in each room. Store the ladder where it can be immediately  
accessed--near the window, under a bed, or in the front part of a closet.  
NYLON/STEEL 2-STORY  
FIRE ESCAPE LADDER  
MODEL EL52W-2  
This nylon/steel Fire Escape Ladder is easy to use, and  
provides a reliable means of escape through a second  
floor window during a home fire.  
Make sure nothing blocks you from reaching the ladder. In a fire you have limited time to react and take action.  
Store the ladder in its original box to keep it from becoming tangled.  
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 from the correct height, and there should be no obstructions along the ladder path to  
the ground.  
This ladder is intended only for second-floor windows no higher than 16 feet (4.9 meters) from the ground.  
The windowsill must be no narrower than 6 inches (15 cm) and no wider than 13 inches (33 cm).  
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.  
FEATURES AND BENEFITS  
• For use in two-story homes  
• Strong nylon construction  
• Fully assembled, ready to use  
• Slip-resistant epoxy coated rungs  
• Large hooks secure easily to windowsills  
• Steel rung stabilizers on all rungs  
• Ladder complies with the ASTM Standard F 2175-02  
• 375 lb. (170 kg) Ladder load rating  
• Ladder is 14 feet (4.3 meters) in length.  
Be Properly Secured To The Windowsill Before You Start Climbing Down...  
To properly support your weight and provide the needed stability while you climb down, the ladder must be  
properly attached to the windowsill. Make sure the sill hooks rest securely on the windowsill.  
Make sure the folding crosspiece between the sill hooks is straight, and the straps do not tangle as you lower  
the ladder out of the window.  
Choosing A Window  
2. The window should be at least 20 inches (51 cm)  
wide and 32 inches (81 cm) high to give you  
enough clearance to exit safely.  
This escape ladder is not intended for use from  
second floor windows directly above first floor  
windows. The rung stabilizers could break a first  
floor window and cause injury.  
The windowsill width should be between a  
minimum of 6 inches (15 cm) and a maximum  
of 13 inches (33 cm). Measure windowsill from  
outside to inside. DO NOT USE THIS FIRE  
ESCAPE LADDER ON WINDOWSILLS THAT ARE  
TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL FOR THE HOOKS.  
• Read instructions for use immediately upon purchase.  
• Close doors before opening any windows to prevent fire from being drawn into the room.  
• Keep body close to ladder.  
• Unless absolutely necessary, do not carry a child when using this ladder.  
• Do not carry pets or miscellaneous objects when using this ladder.  
Do not use from a  
second floor window  
directly above a first  
floor window.  
• 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 emergency.  
• For use only in windows that are structurally safe for the intended load.  
• Not recommended for use with storm windows or other windows that do not open to the  
recommended minimum dimensions [20 inches (51 cm) wide and 32 inches (81 cm) high].  
• Do not use above a 2 story height.  
• 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 release mechanisms).  
DIMENSION A:  
The windowsill width  
A
should be between  
a minimum of 6'' (15  
cm) and a maximum  
of 13'' (33 cm).  
• 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 replace) the more important fire protection principles  
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 construction.  
• 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.  
3. DO NOT USE ON A DAMAGED OR WEAK  
WINDOWSILL. Check windowsill for weak, rotted  
or loose wood, or damage. Consult a contractor  
or replace windowsill BEFORE attempting to hook  
the fire escape ladder to a damaged windowsill.  
This ladder is intended for use in windows that  
are structurally safe for the intended load.  
You must test fit this ladder on your chosen  
escape window before storing it. In a fire  
emergency you will not have time to determine  
whether or not a particular window is suitable,  
and using the ladder on an unsuitable window  
could result in injury or death.  
1. The ladder should be used ONLY from second  
floor windows no more than 16 feet (4.9 meters)  
from the ground.  
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:  
From outside of your home, check below the  
window for any obstructions. Check for trees,  
bushes, plants, windows, house fixtures, or any  
other objects in the direct path below the chosen  
window.  
Use ONLY from second floor  
windows no more than 16 feet  
(4.9 meters) from the ground.  
5. Make sure the window you choose opens easily  
and completely. In an emergency, every minute  
counts.  
© 2008 BRK Brands Europe Ltd  
A Jarden Corporation company (NYSE: JAH)  
Unit 6, Carter Court, Davy Way, Waterwells Business Park  
Quedgeley, Gloucester GL2 2DE United Kingdom  
All rights reserved.  
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Securing the Ladder After Use  
How to Use in a Fire Emergency  
What Fire Escape Ladders Cannot Do  
Limited Warranty  
1. Lay the box on the floor with the lid folded open.  
• This fire escape ladder is NOT a means of  
protection against fire. It will not warn or alert  
you to a fire or of any other type of emergency.  
It is intended to be used as an alternate escape  
means in a fire emergency only.  
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert®  
brand products warrants that for a period of six years  
from the date of purchase, this product will be free  
from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at  
its option, will repair or replace this product or any  
component of the product found to be defective  
during the warranty period. Replacement will be  
made with a new or remanufactured product or  
component. If the product is no longer available,  
replacement may be made with a similar product of  
equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.  
This fire escape ladder is not a toy or recreational  
device. Use it only in a fire emergency.  
2. Stretch the ladder out on the floor, with the rung  
standoffs facing up towards you placing the  
rungs as close as possible next to each other.  
Assemble the rungs into the box keeping the  
standoffs facing upward.  
It is strongly recommended that children and elderly  
adults be assisted by an adult if at all possible when  
using this ladder in a fire emergency.  
• This fire escape ladder is NOT intended to be  
the main exit for escape in an emergency.  
Instruct family members to use the fire escape  
ladder as a last resort, ONLY when their main  
exit is blocked, not accessible, or unsafe to use.  
THIS LADDER IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY ONE  
PERSON AT A TIME.  
• This fire escape ladder is NOT a toy or recre-  
ational device. It is intended to be used as a  
supplemental emergency escape device ONLY.  
Instruct children not to use this fire escape  
ladder for any reason, except in an emergency.  
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser  
from the date of initial retail purchase and is not  
transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of  
purchase is required to obtain warranty performance.  
BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling  
BRK products do not have the right to alter, modify or  
any way change the terms and conditions of this  
warranty.  
1. Before you open the window, close the door  
leading out of the room to prevent the fire from  
being drawn into the room.  
• DO NOT carry any pets or other objects when  
using the ladder.  
2. Remove the ladder from the box and unfold sill  
hooks so the folding crosspiece is straight and  
positioned towards you.  
• Unless absolutely necessary, do not carry a  
child when using this ladder.  
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 alter-  
ation 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  
tornadoes.  
• 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 rental properties. This ladder is  
intended for use as a means of escape from  
residential buildings, and may supplement the  
primary means of exit required by codes and  
other local regulations.  
3. Use the plastic strap (attached to the last rung)  
to wrap and secure the rungs. This will minimize  
the chance of the ladder becoming tangled when  
you remove it from the box in an emergency.  
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or conse-  
quential damages caused by the breach of any  
express or implied warranty. Except to the extent  
prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty  
of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose  
is limited in duration to the duration of the above  
warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do  
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages or limitations on how long  
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or  
exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives  
you specific legal rights, and you may also have  
other rights that vary from state to state or province  
to province.  
• This fire escape ladder is NOT intended for use  
from rooms above a second-floor level. DO NOT  
use from rooms above a second-floor height.  
The ladder is 14 feet (4.3 meters) long and is  
NOT intended for escape from rooms with  
windowsills higher than 16 feet (4.9 meters)  
from the ground.  
• 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.  
3. Place the sill hooks firmly over the windowsill and  
pull the release strap to deploy the ladder.  
4. Place the folded sill hooks on top of the rungs,  
between the standoffs as shown in the diagram.  
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,  
5. Store the escape ladder in an accessible  
location. Be sure nothing blocks your access  
to the ladder.  
keeping your body close  
to the ladder.  
First Alert® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.  
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