2.LOCATIONS TO AVOID
• In the garage.Products of combustion are present when you start your
motor vehicle.
• Less than 10 cm (4") from a side wall.
• More than 0.9 m (3') from the peak of an "A" frame type ceiling (measured
horizontally).
• Less than 102mm (4") from the peak of an "A" frame type or sloped ceiling (measured
vertically).
• In an area where the temperature may fall below 0ºC or rise above 40ºC, such as
garages and unfinished attics; this should include electrical boxes exposed to these
environments.
• In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to alarm.
• In very humid areas. Moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms.
• In insect-infested areas.
• In areas where the Relative Humidity (RH) is above 93%.
• Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft (.9m) of the following: the door to a
kitchen, the door to a bathroom containing a tub or shower, forced air supply ducts used
for heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high air flow
areas.
• Kitchens. Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms.
• Near fluorescent lights. Electronic “noise” may cause nuisance alarms.
• Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination (alarm
and guard) has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
3.OPERATION AND TESTING
OPERATION: The smoke alarm is operating once the alarm is activated by your Installer
and testing is complete. When products of combustion are sensed, the unit sounds a
loud 85db pulsating alarm until the air is cleared. If there is any question as to the cause
of the alarm, it should be assumed that the alarm is due to an actual fire and the dwelling
should be evacuated immediately.
HUSH
TM
CONTROL: The HUSH
TM
feature has the capability of temporarily desensitizing the
alarm circuit for approximately 8 minutes. This feature is to be used only when a known
alarm condition, such as smoke from cooking, activates the alarm. The smoke alarm is
desensitized by pushing the HUSH
®
button on the smoke alarm cover. The alarm will
silence immediately and the red LED will flash 1 second every 8 seconds for 7 to 9
minutes. This indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily desensitized condition. The
smoke alarm will automatically reset after approximately 8 minutes and sound the alarm
if particles of combustion are still present. The HUSH
TM
feature can be used repeatedly
until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm. Pushing the test/reset
button on the alarm will end the temporarily desensitized period.
NOTE: DENSE SMOKE WILL NOT OVERRIDE THE HUSH
TM
CONTROL
FEATURE.
CAUTION: BEFORE USING THE ALARM HUSH
TM
FEATURE, IDENTIFY
THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND BE CERTAIN A SAFE CONDITION
EXISTS.
FLASHING LED LIGHT: This smoke alarm is equipped with a flashing red indicator light
with four modes of operation:
• The LED will flash every 40-45 seconds in the standby mode signifying that the alarm
is receiving power.
• The LED will flash every 1.5 seconds when the alarm is sounding.
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