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11. Operation and Testing
operation
The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is complete. When products of combustion (smoke) are
sensed, the unit sounds a loud alarm with a voice message. See Sections 1 and 2 for alarm signal descriptions.
teStinG
Test your alarm weekly by pressing and releasing the test button 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 and voice (and any interconnected units) will sound if the electronic circuitry, horn, speaker, and
battery are working. If the alarm or voice does not sound, or gives erratic or low volume sound, the unit must
be replaced. 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 0.7 M (2.5 Ft) aWay
FroM tHe Unit or USe ear protection WHen teStinG.
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.
SMoke aLarM MeMory
If a unit experiences a smoke alarm event, then the condition clears and the unit stops alarming, the unit
will give a visual (LED) indicator that a previous alarm has occurred within the last hour. See the Other Alarm
Visual and Audible Indicators table.
