Document NO.:RD-528A-39-001
Version: E 20170920
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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.
Battery Connections:
Diagram 1
Battery Specification:
Voltage: DC 9V (Alkaline. Carbon Zinc, Lithium battery)
Gold Peak: 1604P
Replace Battery:
1: Turn the alarm body counterclockwise and take out the
alarm body from the bracket .
2: Take out the old battery and connect the new battery to
power connector according to Diagram 1.
3: Fix the battery into battery box, fit alarm body on bracket
and turn the alarm body clockwise (see Diagram 2).
Diagram 2
4: Test smoke alarm using test button. The sound pattern is 3
short beeps-pause 1.5 seconds, repeat it. If there’s no
sound output, it means that the smoke alarm is faulty or
the installing operation is wrong, and you can get helps
from the section: “trouble shooting”.
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 weekly by pushing the test button on the cover and
holding it down for a minimum of 5 seconds. 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.