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Your alarm will automatically return
to full sensitivity on completion of the
reset cycle and the red LED will revert to
flashing once every 40 seconds .
DANGER:
Never ignore any alarm .
Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or
death . If your smoke alarm activates and
alarms and you are not absolutely certain
of the source of the smoke, get everyone
out of the house immediately .
LOW BATTERY
WARNING SILENCE
Low battery warnings often start at night
or when it maybe inconvenient to replace
your alarm . You can silence the audible
chirp for a period of 8 hours by pressing
the test button . Your smoke alarm will
still detect smoke during this time of low
battery warning silence . However it is
recommended that you replace your alarm
immediately, and certainly within 7 days,
as your alarm may then have insufficient
power to warn you of a real fire situation
after this time .
WARNING:
Your smoke alarm cannot be
silenced if the chirp is indicating a fault . In
this instance, the unit should be replaced
immediately to ensure protection in the
event of a fire .
MAINTENANCE
Your smoke alarm has been designed to be
as maintenance-free as possible, however
there are several things you must do to
keep it working properly .
CAUTION:
Your smoke alarm is a sealed
electrical device and no attempt should be
made to open the case . Attempting to open
the case will invalidate your Warranty .
Testing
Test your smoke alarm once every week
see ‘Alarm Test’ . Any test failures should be
reported to the Technical Support Team .
Cleaning
As a minimum your smoke alarm should
be cleaned once every 3 months using
your vacuum cleaner fitted with the soft
brush attachment .
WARNING:
Your smoke alarm may false
alarm when it is being cleaned using a
vacuum cleaner .
IMPORTANT:
Do not use solvents or
cleaners on your smoke alarm, as they
may cause damage to the sensor or
circuitry . The unit can be wiped with a
slightly damp cloth .
CAUTION:
Do not paint the smoke alarm
as this may block the openings and prevent
smoke from entering the sensor .