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NO.:RD-508C-39-001
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do not sense heat, flame, or gas. This smoke alarm is
designed to give audible warning of a developing fire.
However, many fires are fast - burning, explosive, or
intentional, and others are caused by carelessness or safety
hazards. In such circumstances, Smoke may not reach the
alarm
QUICKLY ENOUGH
to ensure safe escape.
Therefore the installation of smoke alarms is not a
substitute for practicing fire safety in the home.
8.
Smoke alarms have limitations. This smoke alarm is not
foolproof and is not warranted to protect lives or property
from fire. Smoke alarms are not a substitute for insurance.
Homeowners and renters should have adequate insure to
protect their lives and property. In addition, it is possible
for the smoke alarm to fail at any time. For this reason, you
must test the smoke alarm weekly and replace them every
10 years.
Do Not Install Smoke Alarms in
the Following Places:
•
In the garage. Products of combustion are present when
you start your automobile.
•
Less than4" (10cm) from the peak of an “A” frame type
ceiling.
•
In an area where the temperature may fall below 40ºF or
rise above 100ºF, such as garages and unfinished attics.
•
In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or
failure to alarm.
•
In very humid areas (greater than 85% R.H.). Moisture or
steam can cause nuisance alarms.
•
In insect-infested areas.
•
Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft (.9m) of
the following: the door to a kitchen, the door to a bathroom
containing a tub or shower, forced air supply ducts used for
heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans,
or other high air flow areas.
•
Kitchens. Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a
kitchen alarm is desired, it should have an alarm silence
feature or be a photoelectric type.
•
Near fluorescent lights. Electronic “noise” may cause
nuisance alarms.
•
Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards
•
Unless the combination (alarm and guard) has been
evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
Operation:
Testing
Test the unit weekly to ensure proper operation by pressing
the test button. this will sound the alarm if the electronic
circuitry, horn, and battery are working properly. If no alarm
sounds, the battery may be depleted or another problem, refer
to “Trouble shooting” section for a solution.
DO NOT
use an open flame to test your alarm, you could
damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a
structure fire.
CAUTION:
Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm,
Always stand an arms-length away from the unit when
testing. Test the alarm weekly to ensure proper operation.
Erratic or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a
defective alarm. Refer to “Trouble shooting” section for a
solution.
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED
LED indicators
This smoke alarm is equipped with red LED indicators.
Standby Condition
: The red LED will flash every 40
seconds to indicate that the smoke alarm is operating
properly.
Alarm Condition
: When the alarm senses products of
combustion and goes into alarm, the red LED will flash
rapidly (one flash per second).The rapid flashing LED and
pulsating alarm will continue until the air is cleared or the
test button is released.
Silence Condition:
The red LED will flash every 8 seconds
as long as the alarm is in Hush mode.
Low battery trouble indication:
An intermittent “chirp”
accompanied by a red LED flash every 40 seconds indicates
a low battery, you may press the test button to silence the
trouble indication for 10 hours, but it will reset automatically
after 10 hours. During this condition the unit will continue to
operate normally and detect smoke and sound an alarm. This
action only temporarily silences the chirp.
NOTE:
As the battery in this unit is not replaceable, a low
battery signal is an indication of end of life. Therefore the
alarm MUST be replaced as soon as possible!
Fault indication:
This chirp will occur between the flashes
of the red LED indicator light.
Battery discharge Condition:
The red LED will always
light ( This is another red LED of other position).
NOTE
:
When the unit chirps once every 40 seconds,
pressing the test button temporarily silences this warning
tone for 10 hours
，
Refer to “Trouble shooting” section for
solutions, if the fault signal reactivates,
you MUST replace
the unit with a new alarm at once
or contact you retailer
during warranty.
