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WARNING: The electronic test button
provides a full test of the unit’s functionality
DO NOT try to test the alarm with a naked
flame as this may present a potential fire
hazard in itself and contaminate the alarm
Alarm Warning Sounds
1 SEC
Full smoke alarm with flashing LED
45 SEC
One beep every 45 seconds indicates low
batteries
45 SEC
Two beeps every 45 seconds indicates a
fault
12 SEC
One beep every 12 seconds indicates that
the test button is jammed on
ALARM PAUSE
Abnormal air conditions may cause the
highly sensitive smoke alarm to give
a ‘false’ alarm Do not disconnect the
batteries If no fire is apparent, ventilate
the room and operate the ‘Alarm Pause’
feature by pressing the test button
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Solution
Your smoke alarm
does not sound during
testing
• If testing immediately after first activating the alarm or replacing the batteries,
you should allow a few seconds for the alarm to settle before testing
• Make sure you push the centre of the test button firmly
• If the alarm has been recently fitted and it still fails to self test
then contact Technical Support on:
0800 141 2561
or e-mail:
The operating light
remains steadily on
or off
• Inspect for obvious damage
• Check the unit contains the recommended battery type and that it is properly
connected
• If in doubt, contact Technical Support on:
0800 141 2561
or e-mail:
The alarm beeps twice
every 45 seconds
• This indicates a fault with the alarm
• Inspect for obvious damage
• Check the unit contains the recommended battery type and that it is properly
connected
• If in doubt, contact Technical Support on:
0800 141 2561
or e-mail:
Your smoke alarm
beeps every 45 seconds
• This indicates that the battery is low and needs replacing
• Refer to the ‘Battery Replacement’ section of this manual
WARNING:
If there is any question as to
the cause of an alarm, always assume that
this is due to an actual fire and follow your
fire emergency plans Do not assume the
alarm is a nuisance alarm
BATTERY
REPLACEMENT
Your alarm requires two AAA (LR03)
alkaline batteries Under normal use, the
batteries should last approximately one
year
• Low Battery Warning - alarm beeps
every 45 seconds for up to 30 days
when the battery needs replacing
• Low Battery Waming Silence - low
battery warnings often start at night
Silence the audible warning for ten
hours by pressing the test button,
thus avoiding removing the batteries
Change the batteries the following
day The red LED flashes twice every
45 seconds to remind you that the low
battery warning has been silenced
IMPORTANT: Test alarm using test facility
whenever batteries are replaced
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