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HOW TO REMOVE AND DISCARD YOUR SMOKE ALARM
The smoke alarm will beep once a minute for at least 7 days when the
battery is weak. When this occurs, the entire unit must be discarded
according to procedure, since it contains a sealed lithium battery which
cannot be replaced by the end user.
TO REMOVE/DISCARD THE SMOKE ALARM:
1. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot in the mounting plate.
Depress locking tab with the screwdriver and turn the smoke alarm
counter-clockwise to detach it from the mounting plate.
2. Before discarding or returning the unit for service the battery must
be deactivated. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot next to the
battery activation switch and pry it up to its fully extended position.
See Figure 6B. This will deactivate the battery and allow the unit to
be shipped or discarded.
3. Either discard the unit or, if still under warranty, ship back to the
manufacturer following the directions in
WHERE TO SEND YOUR
SMOKE ALARM FOR SERVICE
.
4. Firex smoke alarms sold with long-life lithium batteries require
replacement approximately every ten (10) years. Replace units
approximately every ten (10) years or when the low battery signal
sounds.
SPECIAL SMOKE ALARM FEATURES
• BLINKING LED LIGHT: The indicator light under the Push-to-Test
button blinks about once per minute to indicate the smoke alarm is
receiving power.
• FALSE ALARM CONTROL: If a nuisance alarm occurs or to prevent
nuisance alarms, simply push the test button to temporarily silence
the smoke alarm (hush mode).
BY DEPRESSING THE TEST BUTTON
AND THEN RELEASING IT, YOUR ALARM WILL AUTOMATICALLY
SWITCH TO A SPECIAL REDUCED SENSITIVITY CONDITION FOR
UP TO 15 MINUTES, AFTER WHICH THE UNIT WILL EMIT TWO
CHIRPS AND RESET TO ITS FULL NORMAL SENSITIVITY.
If a real
fire occurs, however, and the quantity of smoke reaching the smoke
alarm is sufficiently great, the unit will sound an alarm. The reduced
sensitivity level is intended only to eliminate nuisance alarms
caused by light concentrations of smoke. If additional reduced
sensitivity time is required, push the button again. Every time the
smoke alarm is tested it will enter the reduced sensitivity condition
for up to 15 minutes and then automatically switch back to full
normal sensitivity.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SMOKE ALARM SAFETY CHECKLIST
PIN THIS UP CLOSE TO YOUR SMOKE ALARM IN AN
EASY-TO-READ LOCATION AND REVIEW OFTEN
Before installing, using and maintaining your smoke alarm read the entire Owner’s
Manual and Warranty, and keep it in a convenient location for reference.
1. Test smoke alarm every week. To test electronics, firmly depress button.
2. Your smoke alarm will not work without power. Never shut off its power or
remove the battery to quiet the alarm.
FOR BATTERY-POWERED UNITS: When your smoke alarm beeps about
once a minute, the battery is weak.
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. Please note that your smoke alarm has a special feature called FALSE
ALARM CONTROL. Pushing the test/hush button reduces sensitivity for up to
15 minutes, minimizing nuisance alarms. Two chirps signal the end of hush
mode and then the unit resets to its normal sensitivity.
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
191 E. North Avenue
Carol Stream, Illinois 60188
For product service information please see WARRANTY in Owner’s Manual.
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