3. Select three (3) standard size wash buckets and fill them each
with one gallon of normal tap water (distilled or de-ionized treated
water is recommended as a final rinse if water is extremely hard
in your area).
4. Add 1/8 cup of Ivory dishwashing liquid to the first bucket of
water and allow it to mix thoroughly, then place one dirty smoke
alarm into the soap water mixture until it becomes completely
covered or submerged. NOTE: If the smoke alarms are
exceptionally dirty, you may wish to first wipe off any excess dirt
before washing smoke alarm so as not to dirty the wash water
too quickly.
DO NOT open smoke alarm for cleaning. IF SMOKE ALARM IS
OPENED, PRODUCT WARRANTY BECOMES VOID.
WARNING: ONLY IVORY DISHWASHING LIQUID IS TO BE USED.
OTHER BRANDS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED AND
MAY CAUSE YOUR ALARM TO MALFUNCTION.
5. Allow smoke alarm to soak for approximately 10 minutes (longer
if extremely dirty). Then agitate for 5 or 10 seconds to flush out
any remaining dirt left inside alarm's housing.
6. Remove smoke alarm from wash water and transfer directly to
one of the first rinse buckets containing clear water. Again, allow
smoke alarm to become completely submerged, agitate once
more for 5 or 10 seconds to remove soap residue.
7. Finally, transfer smoke alarm to your second and final rinse
bucket, repeating method found in Step 6, then remove smoke
alarm to a clean dry area for a period of 48 hours to allow it to
thoroughly dry.
WARNING: SMOKE ALARMS ARE TO BE AIR DRIED ONLY. DO
NOT PLACE ALARM IN OVEN, MICROWAVE OR USE A HOT AIR
BLOWER TO ACCELERATE DRYING TIME. THIS COULD
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR SMOKE ALARM.
IMPORTANT: IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CHANGE WASH AND
RINSE WATER AFTER FIVE (5) ALARMS. IF YOUR ALARMS
ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY, WATER SHOULD BE CHANGED MORE
FREQUENTLY.
In the event you experience difficulty in the cleaning of your
smoke alarm or if you have any questions, please contact
MasterGuard Corporation or your local MasterGuard distributor.
WARNING
If the smoke alarm does not work properly, do not try and fix it
yourself. This will void your warranty. See "To Return a Smoke
Alarm" for instructions to return smoke alarms that do not operate
properly. DO NOT TRY TO FIX IT YOURSELF.
IMPORTANT
: MasterGuard recommends alarm be tested a
minimum of once a week.
WARNING:
Never use an open flame of any kind to test your
alarm. You may ignite and damage the smoke alarm as well as your
home. The test feature of your smoke alarm accurately simulates
smoke conditions and tests the smoke alarm's functions as required
by Underwriters Laboratories.
WARNING:
Do not cover, tape, or otherwise block the openings
of your smoke alarm. These openings are designed to allow air to
pass through your smoke alarm, thus sampling the air around the
alarm.
WARNING: Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector
guards unless the combination has been evaluated and found
suitable for that purpose.
FAILURE TO REGULARLY CLEAN THIS SMOKE ALARM WILL
RESULT IN FALSE ALARMS. A BUILD UP OF DUST CREATES AN
OBSCURATION THAT SIMULATES SMOKE. THIS MEANS THE
UNIT WILL GO INTO ALARM WITHOUT A FIRE CONDITION.
TO RETURN A SMOKE ALARM
Should you experience problems with your smoke alarm, proceed
as follows:
1. Rotate the smoke alarm counter-clockwise to remove it from its
mounting plate.
2. Unplug the wire connector from the smoke alarm and remove
the battery. Do not ship smoke alarm with battery installed.
3. Carefully pack (the manufacturer cannot be responsible for
consequential damage) and return to the manufacturer. Include
complete details as to exact nature of difficulties being
experienced and date of installation.
4. Return to: MasterGuard Corporation, 801 Hammond Street,
Suite 200, Coppell, Texas 75019.
550-0332-C
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MASTERGUARD CORPORATION
801 Hammond Street, Suite 200, Coppell TX 75019
25 YEAR PRODUCT REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
After the above Limited Warranty set forth in the Installation Instructions - Owner’s
Information has expired, commencing in the 25th month and extending to the 324th month,
MasterGuard guarantees to repair or replace your smoke alarm at a preferred customer
discounted price which includes shipping and handling and is adjusted annually. The Product
Replacement Warranty does not create any other obligations or liabilities of MasterGuard
Corporation.
This offer is extended only to the original purchaser and is available when the smoke
alarm is sent to MasterGuard with a description of the problem and proof of purchase. This
replacement offer is void if our inspection reveals that the damage or failure is a result of
abuse, misuse, improper maintenance, abnormal usage, or unauthorized repairs. At least an
annual washing (according to the directions supplied in this owner’s manual or
www.masterguard.com) is recommended to prolong the useful life of your MasterGuard smoke
alarm.
Contact MasterGuard for current pricing, then forward your check and smoke alarm with
postage prepaid to MasterGuard. Enclose your return address and daytime telephone
number. MasterGuard will ship the new replacement unit upon receipt of the above
requirements.
It should be noted that the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), which is the national
independent regulatory body for the fire protection industry, currently recommends that
electronic smoke alarms be replaced after 10 years of use. Therefore, any MasterGuard
smoke alarm over 10 years old is replaceable at this special discounted price without
inspection.
THIS PRODUCT REPLACEMENT POLICY SHALL HAVE NO EFFECT ON ANY
WARRANTIES CONTAINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY. MASTERGUARD DISCLAIMS
ANY OTHER DUTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
REPLACEMENT AT THE DISCOUNTED PRICE IS THE SOLE REMEDY UNDER THIS
POLICY AND MASTERGUARD WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING IN CONNECTION
WITH THE SALE, USE, OR REPLACEMENT OF THE SMOKE ALARM OR WITH RESPECT
TO THIS PRODUCT REPLACEMENT POLICY. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS PRODUCT REPLACEMENT POLICY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS.
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
Lifetime Fire Replacement Warranty
MasterGuard will replace at no cost to the original owner any MasterGuard smoke alarm that has been damaged or destroyed by an accidental fire. Any unit(s) or part(s) thereof that are
damaged or destroyed must be returned to MasterGuard within 90 days of the fire (unless otherwise dictated by state or local laws) accompanied by a complete activation report and verification
report from the local fire department to qualify for this free replacement.
LIMITED WARRANTY
For a period of 24 months from the date of purchase, MasterGuard warrants to you, the
original consumer purchaser, that your smoke alarm will be free from defects in workmanship,
materials, and construction under normal use and service. If a defect in workmanship,
materials, or construction should cause your smoke alarm to become inoperable within the
warranty period, MasterGuard will repair your smoke alarm or furnish you with a new or rebuilt
replacement Smoke Alarm without charge to you except for postage required to return the
Smoke Alarm to us. Your repaired or replacement smoke alarm will be returned to you free
of charge and it will be covered under this warranty for the balance of the warranty period.
This warranty is void if our inspection of your smoke alarm shows that the damage or
failure was caused by abuse, misuse, abnormal usage, faulty installation, improper
maintenance, or repairs other than those performed by us.
ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED UNDER ANY STATE LAW, INCLUDING IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
APPLY ONLY FOR THE WARRANTY PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE. PLEASE NOTE THAT
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
MASTERGUARD WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, USE,
OR REPAIR OF THIS SMOKE ALARM. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES. SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
If a defect in workmanship, materials, or construction should cause your smoke alarm to
become inoperable within the warranty period, you must return the smoke alarm to
MasterGuard postage prepaid. You must also pack the smoke alarm to minimize the risk of it
being damaged in transit. You must also enclose a return address. Smoke alarms returned
for warranty service should be sent to: MasterGuard Corporation, 801 Hammond Street, Suite
200, Coppell TX 75019.
If we receive a smoke alarm in a damaged condition as the result of shipping, we will
notify you and you must file a claim with the Shipper.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
THIS IS YOUR COPY OF OUR LIMITED WARRANTY. PLEASE RETAIN IT WITH PROOF
OF DATE OF PURCHASE IN A SAFE PLACE.
Important Notice:
These materials have been prepared by the Company for informational purposes only, are necessarily summary, and are not purported to serve as legal advice and should not be used as such. The Company makes no
representations and warranties, express or implied, that these materials are complete and accurate, up-to-date, or in compliance with all relevant local, state and federal laws, regulations and rules. The materials do not address all
legal considerations as there is inevitable uncertainty regarding interpretation of laws, regulations and rules and the application of such laws, regulations and rules to particular fact patterns. Each person's activities can differently affect
the obligations that exist under applicable laws, regulations or rules. Therefore, these materials should be used only for informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. The
Company will not be responsible for any action or failure to act in reliance upon the information contained in this material.
