NOTE: You need to replace the device as soon as
possible when the device enters this status.
NOTE: Refer to “10. Deactivation of the device”
to dispose the device.
5.3 Troubleshooting
CAUTION!
-Do not attempt to repair the
device. It will affect your warranty.
If the device is not operating properly, and is still
under warranty, return it to the place of purchase.
Pack it in a well-padded carton, and ship to the place
of purchase.
If the alarm is no longer under warranty, have a
licensed electrician replace it immediately with a
comparable alarm.
Table 5.3 Troubleshooting guide:
Problem
Method of disposal
The device does
not sound
when
TEST/SILENCE
is pressed.
1.
Ensure device is powered
off.
Fit the device on the bracket
and turn it clockwise, until
matching well on the bracket.
2. The device is under "Smoke
alarm silence" or "Low battery
voltage warning silence" or
"Fault warning" mode.
Please ensure the device is
under "Normal operation" mode
then test the device.
3. Clean the device. Please refer
to "6. General maintenance".
4. If there are still failures
during warranty, you can return
it to your retailer.
5. If the unit is out of warranty,
please
replace with another new
device.
The device chirps
once with FAULT
indicator (yellow)
flashing once
every 40 seconds.
MALFUNCTION SIGNAL
Clean this device. Please refer to
"6. General maintenance ".
1. If the device is under
warranty, please return it to
your retailer for replacement.
2. If the device is out of
warranty, please replace with
another new device.
The device chirps
twice with FAULT
indicator (yellow)
flashing twice
every 40 seconds.
LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE
SIGNAL
T he ba t t e ry i s un de r l ow b a t t e r y
status, please replace the device.
The device sounds
unwanted alarms
when residents are
cooking, taking
showers, etc.
1. Press TEST/SILENCE button
to pause alarm.
2. Clean the smoke around the
device.
6. General maintenance
To keep your Combo Smoke/CO alarm in good
working order, please follow these simple steps:
1 . V e r i f y t h e u n i t ' s a l a r m s o u n d a n d i n d i c a t o r s
o p e r a t i o n b y
p r e s s i n g
t h e T E S T / S I L E N C E b u t t o n
once a week.
2. Remove the unit from the ceiling and clean the
alarm cover and vents with a soft brush attachment
once a month to remove dust and dirt.
3. Never use detergents or other solvents to clean
the unit.
4. Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, or other
aerosols near the device.
5. Do not paint the device. Paint will seal the vents
and interfere with the sensor's ability to detect CO.
Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean
inside. This action will void your warranty.
6. As soon as possible, place the Combo Smoke/CO
alarm back in its proper location to assure
continuous protection from fire and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
7. When household cleaning supplies or similar
contaminants are used, the area should be
ventilated.
WARNING! -
The following substances can
affect the sensor and may cause false actions:
methane, propane, isobutene, isopropanol,
ethylene, benzene, toluene, ethyl acetate,
hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxides, alcohol based
products, paints, thinner, solvents, adhesives, hair
sprays, after shaves, perfumes and some cleaning
agents.
WARNING! -
Your Combo Smoke/CO alarm
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