Figure 5
ROTATE UNIT ANTI-CLOCKWISE
UNIT WILL NOT TWIST OFF - IT MAY BE
TAMPERPROOFED - SEE FIGURE 8
6. Carefully line up the Alarm on to the
mounting plate, gentle press home and
twist clockwise.
Install all the other Alarms similarly.
7. Press the Test button on each Alarm
to ensure that the Alarm works (see
Figure 6).
Figure 6
Smoke Alarm
Tamper-proofing the Alarm
The Alarm can be made tamper-proof
to prevent unauthorized removal of the
Alarm.
Break off the small pillar on the base
as shown in Figure 7a. To remove the
Alarm from the ceiling it is now necessary
to use a small screwdriver, to release the
catch (push catch towards the ceiling)
and then twist off the Alarm (see Figure
7b).
Figure 7a - How to Tamperproof
BREAK OFF
SMALL PILLAR
Figure 7b - How to Remove
PUSH UP CATCH & TWIST
ALARM ANTI-CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE
If necessary it is possible to further
secure the Alarm by using a No.2 or
No.4 (2 to 3mm) (1/8”) diameter - not
supplied) self tapping screw 6 to 8mm
(1/4”) long (see Figure 7d), to firmly
lock the Alarm and its mounting plate
together (see Figure 7c).
Figure 7c
TAMPERPROOF SCREW
Figure 7d
6 to 8 mm
2 to 3 mm
SELF TAPPING
SCREW
Attach the Alarm to the mounting plate.
Line up the screw (not supplied) on
the “U” shaped recessed area shown in
Figure 7c and screw firmly home.
To remove the Alarm from the ceiling,
remove the screw first, and then twist off
anti-clockwise.
7. Testing, Maintenance and
Power Supply Monitoring
Your Alarm is a life saving device and
should be checked periodically.
7.1 Manually Testing your Alarms
It is recommended that you test your
Alarms after installation and then at least
weekly to ensure the units are working.
It will also help you and your family to
become familiar with the sound of the
Alarms.
- Press and hold the Test Button until
the Alarm sounds and the red light
flashes (see Figure 7). The Alarm will
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