Document NO.:RD-517-39-001
Version: B 2017.02.14
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CAUTION:
Test the smoke alarm for proper operation
using the test method above whenever the battery is
replaced.
WARNING: The primary 120 V AC power is dangerous!
When you replace battery, you must make sure the AC
power is turned off.
Do Not Install Smoke Alarms in the
Following Locations:
1.
In the garage. Products of combustion are present when
you start your automobile.
2.
Less than4" (10cm) from the peak of an “A” frame type
ceiling.
3.
In an area where the temperature may fall below 40ºF or
rise above 100ºF, such as garages and unfinished attics.
4.
In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or
failure to alarm.
5.
In very humid areas (greater than 85% R.H.). Moisture or
steam can cause nuisance alarms.
6.
In insect-infested areas.
7.
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.
8.
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.
9.
Near fluorescent lights. Electronic “noise” may cause
nuisance alarms.
10.
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 to ensure proper operation by pressing the Test
button for at least 5 seconds, this will sound the alarm if the
electronic circuitry, horn and battery are working properly. If
no alarm sounds, the unit has a defective battery or other
failure. 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
fire.
CAUTION:
Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm,
always stand an arms-length always 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.
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.
LED indicators:
Illumination of the Green LED indicates that the alarm is
receiving AC power.
This alarm is equipped with a red LED indicator, with two
modes of operation.
Red LED-Flashing every 32 seconds: indicates that the
smoke alarm is operating properly.
RED LED-Flashing: when the Test button is pressed or the
smoke alarm sense particles of combustion and goes into
alarm (constant pulsating sound), the red LED will flash once
per second. The flashing LED and pulsating alarm will
continue until the test button is released or the air is cleared.
RED LED-Alarm silencer (Hush mode) indication: The red
LED will flash every 8 seconds, indicating the smoke alarm
is in the alarm silencer (Hush) mode.
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIERED.
Alarm silence (hush mode):
When you push the combination Test/Silence button for at
least 5 seconds (or until the unit sounds) to active silence
control, the alarm will enter to hush mode for approx 8
minutes. Smoke alarms are designed to minimize nuisance
alarms. Combustion particles from cooking may set off the
alarm if the alarm is located too close to a cooking area.
Large quantities of combustion particles are generated from
spills or when grilling/frying. Using the fan on a range hood
that vents to outside (non-recirculation type) will also help
remove these combustion particles from the kitchen. The
alarm silence (test button) is extremely useful in a kitchen
area or other areas prone to nuisance alarms.
The alarm silence (hush mode) has the capability of
temporarily desensitizing the alarm circuit for about 8
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 desensitized by pushing the combination
test/alarm silence button (hush mode) on the smoke alarm
cover, if the smoke is not too dense, the alarm will silence to
indicate that the alarm is in a temporarily desensitized
condition.
The smoke alarm will automatically reset after approximately
8 minutes, if after this period, particles of combustion are still
present, the alarm will sound again.
The alarm silence (hush mode) can be operated repeatedly
until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the
alarm.
