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6. Operation And Test
The smoke alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is com-
plete. When the smoke alarm senses smoke, the horn will sound a loud
(85db) pulsating alarm( 3 beeps repeating).
Red LED indicator:
This smoke alarm features a red LED indicators that can be seen through
the Push-to-Test button.
RED
Red LED will flash every 60 seconds for 10 minutes following power
on or reset. After initial 10 minutes, LED will flash once every 10
minutes.
– Indicating normal operation.
Red LED Flashes once a second
– Smoke alarm senses smoke and simultaneously sounds an
audible alarm
Red LED Flashes once every 10 seconds
– Smoke alarm is in hush mode.
Testing the smoke alarm
Test the unit, to ensure proper operation, by pressing the Test/Hush
button for at least 5 seconds (or until the unit sounds). This will sound
the alarm if the electronic circuitry, horn, and battery are working.
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, stand at
arm’s length from the smoke alarm when testing. The alarm sounder is
loud to alert you to an emergency and can be harmful to hearing when
you are too close.
Test the smoke alarm weekly and upon returning from holiday, or when
the house has been unoccupied for several days.
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS RECOMMENDED.
WARNING: If alarm sounder activates, and smoke alarm is not
being tested, the smoke alarm is sensing smoke. THE ACTIVATION
OF THE ALARM SOUNDER REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE
ATTENTION AND ACTION.
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