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6. OPERATION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
6.2
False Alarm Hush Control Feature:
Note: Dense smoke will override Hush control feature and sound a
continuous alarm.
6.2.1 The HUSH feature silences the smoke alarm from nuisance activation.
Eg, from dust, insects or cooking fumes.
6.2.2 The smoke alarm is desensitized by pressing the“ H U S H ” button.
6.2.3 After pressing the“ H U S H ” button, the alarm will silence
immediately for approximately 9 minutes to indicate the alarm is in the
temporary desensitized condition.
6.2.4 The smoke alarm will automatically reactivate after the hush period.
If particles of combustion are still present, the smoke alarm will sound
an alarm.
6.2.5 The “HUSH” feature may be used repeatedly until the air has
cleaned
6.2.6
The red LED will flash every 10 seconds when in Hush mode.
6.2.7
If the battery is low, the smoke alarm will emit a low battery
chirp. Pressing the hush button will silence the low battery chirp
for up to 8 hours. Change the battery when battery is low.
WARNING: Before using the alarm HUSH feature, identify the sour
ce of
smoke and be certain that a safe condition exists.
6.2.8 This smoke alarm has a memory function that will inform you if the
alarm has sounded since the button was last pressed. The alarm memory
will cause the red LED to flash rapidly when the button is pressed. The
alarm memory is reset when the button is released.
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