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Press and hold the
test
button until the alarm sounds. Any interconnected
alarms will also sound. (Do not stand too close to the alarm during testing –
hearing may be damaged.)
c. Hush Button
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If your alarm has this feature it has the capability of temporarily
desensitising the alarm circuit for approximately 7 minutes. This feature is
to be used only when a known alarm condition, such as fumes from
cooking, activates the alarm. The alarm is desensitised by pushing the
“HUSH” button on the alarm cover. If the smoke is not too dense, the alarm
will silence immediately and “chirp” every 30-40 seconds for approximately
7 minutes. This indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily desensitised
condition. The alarm will automatically reset after approximately 7 minutes
and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present. The
“HUSH” feature can be used repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the
condition causing the alarm.
Note:
Dense smoke will override the hush control feature and sound a
continuous alarm.
Caution:
Before using the alarm hush feature, identify the source of the
smoke and be certain a safe condition exists.
d. Nuisance Alarms
Warning:
Persistent nuisance alarms indicates incorrect type and/or siting of
alarm. Review with your installer or Landlord after cleaning as described in
Section 7 (Maintenance).
11. Battery Checking/Changing*
a. Low Battery Indicator
If you hear the alarm chirp continuously every 30-40 seconds
(and have not just pressed the hush button) it indicates the battery voltage
is at an unacceptably low level. Replace the battery at the next possible
opportunity. On Sealed in/Long Life models there are no user replaceable
parts. Consult your supplier or Landlord, having read through the manuals
troubleshooting tips.
b. Battery Change
i.
Pull out with pliers, the locking pin and retain for reinserting later.
ii. Twist alarm as indicated on housing to remove from mounting
base plate.
*On Sealed in/Long Life models there are no user serviceable
batteries to be changed. (See Section ?.)
