Main Shutoffs
Your home is equipped with main shutoffs
that cut the electrical or water supply to the
entire home.
Main water shutoff
The main water shutoff generally is located
on an outside wall.
Also, see Shutoff Valves (Page 94).
Main electrical shutoff
The electrical panel box includes multiple
circuit breakers and one master circuit breaker,
which is the main electrical shutoff. Tripping
that breaker will cut off the home’s electricity.
Reset all circuit breakers by flipping them all the
way OFF and then ON.
Also, see Circuit Breakers, page 13.
CAUTION: Read and follow main
shutoff warnings.
Carbon Monoxide &
Smoke Detectors
Carbon monoxide (CO) and smoke detectors
that work properly protect you and your home.
Properly functioning CO and smoke detectors
alert you in emergencies involving smoke and
CO. The detectors are hardwired but also
include batteries for backup power.
Care and maintenance
The following are tips for maintaining CO and
smoke detectors.
Testing the detectors
Push the TEST button on CO and smoke
detectors every month. When you push the
button, the alarm should sound. Replace the
battery if you hear a chirp or get no response.
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