- If they are interconnected using Ra modules, hold down the Test button until
the blue light on the cover of the Alarm illuminates. Check that all other Alarms sound.
- Release the Test button. The Alarm and all connected Alarms should stop
sounding.
- Repeat this procedure for all other Alarms in the system.
WARNING: Do not test with flame.
This can set fire to the Alarm and damage the house. We do not recommend testing
with smoke as the results can be misleading unless special apparatus is used.
When you press the Test button it simulates the effect of smoke in a Smoke Alarm
which it could experience in a real fire. So, there is no need to test it with smoke.
5.2 Test/Hush Button to Control Nuisance alarms
The Smoke Alarms have a combined Test/Hush button to help you control
nuisance/false alarms.
When the Alarm sounds and there is no sign of smoke or noise to indicate that there
is a fire, it should be assumed that it is due to an actual fire and the dwelling should
be evacuated immediately.
Check the house carefully in case there is a small fire smouldering somewhere.
Check whether there is some source of smoke or fumes, for example cooking
fumes being drawn past the Alarm by an extractor.
If there are frequent nuisance/false alarms it may be necessary to re-locate the
Smoke Alarm away from the source of the fumes.
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