Airstream 2002 LAND YACHT, User Manual

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AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT OWNERS MANUAL 2002
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SMOKE ALARM – FIREX MODEL B (CONT.)
3. Clean and vacuum the openings on your smoke alarm once a month.
4. Do not open the smoke alarm or try to repair it. For replacement information see the WARRANTY in the
Owner's Manual.
5. Verify you have the proper number of smoke alarms in your home and the correct location for each one.
A smoke alarm will not respond well in an incorrect location.
6. If your smoke alarm has one or more of these special features, please note:
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FALSE ALARM CONTROL (Model C): Pushing test/hush button reduces sensitivity for up to 15
minutes, minimizing nuisance alarms,
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FLASHING LIGHT (Model E): Pushing test button turns flashing safety light on. Very thick
smoke may obscure light.
7. Smoke alarms have technical limitations and may not respond in all situations. FIRE PREVENTION is
your best safeguard.
8. For a replacement Owner's Manual or Safety Checklist, please indicate your unit model, include a self-
addressed stamped envelope and send to:
Maple Chase Company
2820 Thatcher Road
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515-4040
WEEKLY TESTING OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM
1. FOR A COMPLETE WEEKLY TEST OF THE ELECTRONICS AND THE SENSOR OPERATION,
FIRMLY DEPRESS THE TEST BUTTON ON THE COVER OF THE SMOKE ALARM FOR A FEW
SECONDS. The smoke LED (light emitting diode), which is the indicator light under the clear Push-to-
Test button, will blink once per second while the button is being pushed and the alarm is sounding. The
smoke alarm will stop sounding when you release the button.
2. If your smoke alarm has the False Alarm Control or Safety Light feature see "SPECIAL SMOKE
ALARM FEATURES" for further testing information.
3.
IMPORTANT: Always test your smoke alarm upon returning from vacation, or any other time when no
one has been in your household or residence for several days.
4. If a smoke alarm is installed in a mobile home, test the smoke alarm after you remove the vehicle from
storage and before each trip.
WARNING:
If your smoke alarm does not respond as described in any of the above
tests, check that a good battery is properly installed. If a good battery is properly installed, promptly
remove the unit, repack it and return it for repair or replacement.
TAKING CARE OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM
Your smoke alarm has been designed and manufactured to be as maintenance-free as possible. Here are a
few simple steps you must perform, in addition to the weekly tests described in the section "WEEKLY
TESTING OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM," to keep your unit in good working order.
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The smoke alarm should be vacuumed monthly or more often if there is dust, dirt or kitchen
grease that can accumulate. Use a soft brush or wand attachment and vacuum all slots in the cover
and side. FOR YOUR SAFETY, you must properly clean and maintain your smoke alarm, since a
dirty or malfunctioning unit may fail to alarm or cause unwanted nuisance alarms.