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10. Operation and Testing
Operation
The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is complete (see “TESTING” below). When products of combustion
(smoke) are sensed, the unit sounds a loud alarm with Strobe flashing and voice messages. See Sections 1 and 2 for
alarm signal descriptions.
testing
Test your alarm weekly by pressing and releasing the test button (dome) quickly. A quick beep will confirm the button
has been pushed followed by voice prompts that will inform you of the upcoming test sequence. See Other Alarm Visual
and Audible Indicators table. The alarm, strobe, and voice (and any interconnected units) will activate if the electronic
circuitry, horn, speaker, and battery are working. If the alarm, strobe, or voice does not activate, or gives erratic or low
volume sound, the unit must be replaced. NOTE: AC power must be applied for the strobe to activate. See Permanently
Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery section to determine how to prepare the unit for shipment or disposal.
wArnIng: dUe tO tHe lOUdneSS Of tHe AlArM, AlwAyS StAnd AbOUt 2.5 feet AwAy frOM
tHe UnIt Or USe eAr prOtectIOn wHen teStIng, And AVOId lOOKIng At tHe brIgHt StrObe
dIrectly, Or cOVer It wItH yOUr HAnd.
wArnIng: dO nOt USe An Open flAMe tO teSt yOUr AlArM, yOU cOUld dAMAge tHe AlArM
Or IgnIte cOMbUStIble MAterIAlS And StArt A StrUctUre fIre.
StrObe SyncHrOnIzAtIOn
This strobe alarm will automatically synchronize (flash at the same time) with other P4010ACLEDxx strobes that are
part of the interconnected system. Synchronization will take up to 20 seconds when in alarm. Note: The alarms will not
synchronize during test mode.