Smoke & Heat Detector Troubleshooting
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Smoke Detector Trouble Conditions
There are several different models of Smoke Detectors. If yours is not listed below, please refer
to the
page to locate the user’s manual for your device.
Ademco Honeywell 5806 W3
These Trouble Conditions apply to the
wireless smoke detector. This smoke detector has 2
LEDs and a sounder to indicate the detector’s status.
State
Green LED Red LED
Sounder
Action
Normal
(standby)
Blinks every
10 seconds
Off
Off
The device is operating normally. No
action needed.
Smoke Alarm
Off
Blinks every
1 second
Pattern
Smoke has been detected. ADT has
been contacted. Press the recessed
test switch to silence the smoke
detector sounder for 5 minutes. If
necessary, silence the alarm keypad.
Remove the source of the smoke, if it
can be done safely. If necessary, fan
the smoke detector for a few minutes
to further dissipate any smoke or
particles. If the device still indicates a
problem, it may be necessary to clean
it. Please refer to Caring for Your
Smoke Detector below.
Thermal
Alarm (>135
o
)
Off
Blinks every
4 seconds
Pattern
The unit has detected that the
temperature is above 135
o
F. ADT has
been contacted. Press the recessed
test switch to silence the smoke
detector sounder for 5 minutes. If
necessary, silence the alarm keypad.
Remove the source of the heat, if it
can be done safely.
Freeze
Trouble
(<41
o
)
Off
Blinks every
10 seconds
Off
The unit has detected that the
temperature is below 41
o
F, which
could lead to a freeze situation within
the premises. Investigate the cause
and resolve.
