Risco RWX34S, Installation Instructions Manual

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CLEANING THE SMOKE AND HEAT DETECTOR
Clean the detector housing with a dry or damp cloth to remove dust and dirt. If
necessary, open the smoke chamber and clean the interior of the detector.
To
clean
the detector:
1. Remove the detector from the detector base.
2. Remove the batteries.
3. Use a fine paintbrush to remove dirt from the chamber.
4. After cleaning, close the smoke chamber, secure the housing and re-mount
the detector on the ceiling.
DO NOT FORGET TO REPLACE THE BATTERIES!
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Replace the detector batteries once a year, or immediately whenever the low
battery “beep” signal sounds once every 35 seconds. The low-battery "beep" should
last at least 30 days before the batteries die out completely.
NOTE:
If false alarms keep coming from the detector, you should check whether the detector’s
location is adequate. Refer to section “Where To Install Smoke and Heat Detectors.” Have
your detector moved if it is not located properly. Clean the detector as described above.
After you re-mount the detector on its base, you must check the smoke alarm. To
do this, conduct a functional test as described in the Testing section of these
instructions.
WARNING! LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
Wireless smoke alarms are very reliable, but may not work under all conditions. No fire alarm
provides total protection of life or property. Smoke alarms are not a substitute for life insurance.
Smoke alarms require a source of power to work.
This smoke alarm will not operate and the alarm will not sound if batteries are dead or not installed
properly.
Smoke alarms may not be heard. A sound sleeper or someone who has taken drugs or alcohol
may not awaken if the alarm is installed outside a bedroom. Closed or partially closed doors and
distance can block sound. This alarm is not designed for the hearing impaired.
Smoke alarms may not always activate and provide warning early enough. Smoke alarms only
activate when enough smoke reaches the alarm. If a fire starts in a chimney, wall, roof, on the
other side of closed doors, or on a different level of the property, enough smoke may not reach the
detector for it to sound its alarm.
Smoke alarms are a significant help in reducing loss, injury and even death.
However, no matter how good a detection device is, nothing works perfectly under
every circumstance and we must warn you that you cannot expect a smoke alarm to
ensure that you will never suffer any damage or injury.