THIS SMOKE ALARM WILL NOT OPERATE WITHOUT A BATTERY INSTALLED.
PROPER BATTERY MUST BE INSTALLED IMMEDIATELY WHEN LOW
BATTERY SIGNAL IS GIVEN OR THE UNIT WILL FAIL. TEST WEEKLY. READ
AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS OR UNIT WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
FALSE ALARMS (SEE "Alarm Mute" CONTROL)
The smoke alarm is designed to minimize false alarms. Smoking will not normally set
off the alarm unless smoke is blown directly into the smoke alarm. Combustion particles
from cooking may set off the alarm if the smoke alarm is located close to the kitchen
cooking surface. Large quantities of combustion particles are generated from spills or
broiling.
If the smoke alarm does alarm, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered, get out and
call the fire department. If no fire is present, check to see if one of the reasons listed
above may have caused the alarm. Use the "Alarm Mute" feature if it is a false alarm.
INSTALLATION
Your smoke alarm is designed for easy mounting on wall or ceiling. A complete mounting kit is
included with the smoke alarm. First, attach the mounting bracket on the wall or ceiling with the
screws provided. Second, push and turn the smoke alarm clockwise on the mounting bracket.
(Note: Your smoke alarm is equipped with a safety device which prevents mounting unless a battery
is installed. If your smoke alarm will not lock into the mounting bracket, check to make sure a battery
is installed.)
Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all
rooms and areas of the household as follows: A smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping
area (in the vicinity of, but outside of, the bedrooms) and heat or smoke alarms in living rooms,
dining rooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility storage rooms, basements
and attached garages. Test the smoke alarm weekly to assure proper operation.
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AVOID THESE LOCATIONS
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the garage – products of combustion are present when you start your automobile.
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near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs (kitchens, near furnaces,
gas hot water heaters). Use smoke alarms with “Alarm Mute” Control for these areas.
•
in areas with high humidity, like bathrooms or areas near dishwashers or washing machines.
Install at least 3 feet (0.9 meters) away from these areas.
•
in areas of turbulent air such as air returns or heating and cooling supply vents, smoke alarms
shall not be located where airflow prevents operation of the alarms.
•
in extremely dusty, dirty or insect-infested areas. Loose particles interfere with smoke alarm
operation.
•
in areas where temperature may fall below 40
0
F (4.4
0
C) or rise above 100
0
F (37.8
0
C).
•
closer than 1 foot (0.3m) from fluorescent lights, electrical "noise" and flickering may affect the
alarm's operation.
•
closer than 3 feet (0.9m) horizontal path from the tip of the blade of a ceiling suspended (paddle)
fan.
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on a poorly insulated ceiling or exterior wall (mount smoke alarm on an inside wall).
