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Symptom
1. Green L.E.D. not lit
2. Frequent nuisance
alarms
3. Alarm chirps every 30-40
seconds
4. Alarm does not sound
when test button pressed
and held.
5. Interconnected alarms
do not sound when test
button is pressed and
held.
Possible cause/solutions
a. Loss of mains power – check at Consumer Unit for
Blown Fuse or tripped Circuit Breaker.
b. Check cables at back of alarm are correctly seat-
ed
/wired in and the alarm is pushed fully home.
(see “Battery Changing” section).
See sections 2,3,4 and 7. If sited incorrectly/not regu-
larly cleaned as section 11, nuisance alarms can
occur.
Verify green LED is lit continuously the see section 5
to replace battery if applicable. If unit has rechargeable
battery or problem persists after installing a new bat-
tery, contact customer service.
See parts 1a and 1b above. Have installer re check
wiring if Green LED is illuminated, but alarm does not
appear to function. If no Green LED check consumer
unit. Alarm will still function on battery power, if battery
is in serviceable state. <Red LED will blink about once
a minute to confirm>. Check via Test Button.
See section 4 above – consult a qualified electrician
or your Landlord to remedy as soon as possible.
15. Troubleshooting
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Always turn off the mains supply to AC alarms before checking connections etc..
Consult our website for additional information and help
www.smoke-alarms.co.uk
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