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ESL 572NS Smoke Detector
Maintaining the Detector
The smoke detectors are designed for easy field service and
maintenance. When installed and used properly, they require
minimal maintenance.
The smoke detector should be tested weekly. See Testing the
Detector Sensitivity and Smoke Testing the Detector.
When the detector requires maintenance, it extinguishes its
LED and sends a signal to the control panel as described in the
following table.
Signal
Maintenance required
CleanMe
Smoke detector sensitivity is out of range and
needs cleaning. See Cleaning the Detector
.
Maintenance alert Detector failed power up self test. Perform a
sensitivity test. See Testing the Detector
Sensitivity. If the problem persists, replace the
detector.
Low battery
Batteries in the detector are low, replace the
batteries.
WARNING
Smoke detectors CANNOT provide warnings for
fires resulting from explosions, smoking in bed or
other furniture, ignition of flammable liquids,
vapors and gases, children playing with matches or
lighters.
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Limited Warranty
ESL is a brand name of GE Interlogix. The manufacturer warrants this
smoke detector (except batteries) to be free from defects in material
and workmanship under conditions of normal use for a term of 3 years
from the date of manufacture.
During the warranty period, if a GE Interlogix product or any of its
components becomes defective, it will be repaired or replaced
without charge.
Out-of-warranty units will be repaired at the discretion of the
manufacturer, if not, a card will be forwarded to the customer
suggesting a replacement unit and the cost of that unit.
This warranty does not apply to units which have been subject to
abuse, misuse, negligence or accident, or to which any modifications,
alterations or repairs have been made or attempted.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of the smoke
detector and may be enforced only by such person. During the
warranty period, if the detector or any warranted components thereof
becomes defective, at the manufacturer’s discretion, it will be replaced
or repaired without charge if returned in accordance with the following
instructions:
Obtain a Return Authorization Number by calling 1-800-648-7422 or
503-692-4052, then carefully pack the detector in a well padded and
insulated carton and return, postal charges prepaid to:
Customer Service RMA#
GE Interlogix
12345 SW Leveton Drive
Tualatin, OR 97062-9938
A note should be included advising the nature of the malfunction.
Care must be exercised in the proper packing of detectors returned
under this warranty as GE Interlogix will not be responsible for
warranty repairs to equipment damaged because of improper packing.
The above warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties, and
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose are limited in duration for a period of 3 years from the date
of manufacture. Under no circumstances shall manufacturer be
liable to the purchaser or any other person for incidental or
consequential damages of any nature, including without limitation
damages for personal injury or damages to property, and however
occasioned, whether alleged as resulting from breach of warranty
by manufacturer, the negligence of manufacturer or otherwise.
Manufacturer’s liability will in no event exceed the purchase price
of the product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions
may not apply to you. Unless a longer period is required by
applicable law, any action against manufacturer in connection with
this smoke detector must be commenced within one year after the
cause of action has occurred.
No agent, employee, or representative of the Manufacturer nor any
other person is authorized to modify this warranty in any respect.
Repair or replacement as stated above is the exclusive remedy of the
purchase hereunder. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you also have other rights which vary from state to state.
-Insert the cap into the smoke detector and turn
clockwise approximately 15 degrees. It should
snap firmly into place.
9. Observing the proper polarity, put the batteries back in the
detector and replace the battery compartment cover.
10.Reattach the detector to its mounting base. See Attaching
and Removing the Detector.
11.Test the detector sensitivity (see Testing the Detector
Sensitivity) and reconnect all detector notification
appliances, service release devices and extinguish-
ing systems.
Important: The control panel alarm and all auxiliary functions
should be verified for a complete test of the system.
Smoke
chamber
latch
Detector
cap
Optical base
Smoke
chamber
Figure 6 - Detector Parts
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