TESTING
:
Test by pushing the Test/Hush button on the cover and holding
it down for a minimum of 1 second (or until the alarm sounds).
Note: the first test sequence will be at a lower volume.
Holding the Test/Hush button for longer than 5 seconds will
result in the full 85 decibel sound output. This will sound the
alarm if the electronic circuitry, horn, and battery are working.
If no alarm sounds, the unit has a defective battery or other
failure.
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 SENSING CHAMBER OPERATION
: This alarm will
"chirp" every 30 seconds (with red LED flash at the same
time) if it detects a problem with the smoke sensing chamber.
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.
TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER
OPERATION. Erratic or low sound coming from your alarm
may indicate a defective alarm, and it should be returned for
service.
OPERATION:
The smoke alarm is operating once the alarm is activated (see
"Activating the Alarm") and testing is complete. When products
of combustion are sensed, the unit sounds a loud 85db
pulsating alarm until the air is cleared. If there is any question
as to the cause of the alarm, it should be assumed that the
alarm is due to an actual fire and the dwelling should be
evacuated immediately.
HUSH
TM
CONTROL:
NOTE
: Hush control and Test button are a single button. The
HUSH
TM
feature has the capability of temporarily desensitising
the alarm circuit for approximately 10 minutes. This feature is
to be used only when a known alarm condition, such as
smoke from cooking, activates the alarm. The smoke alarm is
desensitised by pushing the HUSH
®
button on the smoke
alarm cover. The alarm will silence immediately, and the LED
will flash every 10 seconds to signal that the alarm is in Hush
mode. The smoke alarm will automatically reset after
approximately 10 minutes. The HUSH
TM
feature can be used
repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition
causing the alarm. Pushing the Test/Reset button on the alarm
will end the temporarily desensitised period.
Operation
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