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©2016 UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC., Rev. 02/2019 CD

Printed in China

11407 Cronhill Drive, Suite A

Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 USA

www.UniversalSecurity.com 

MODEL MP316S TEN-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

USI Electric, Inc. /Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (“USI”)  warrants this product to be 
free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 10 (ten) years from the date 
of purchase. 

This warranty shall not apply to any batteries used in the product or to any damage 

which may be caused by such batteries. This warranty applies only to the original consumer 

purchaser and only to products used in normal residential use and service. If this product is found 

to be defective, USI’s only obligation, and your exclusive remedy, is the repair or replacement of 

the product, at USI’s discretion, provided  the product has not been damaged through misuse, 

abuse, accident, modifications, alteration, neglect or mishandling. This Warranty shall not apply 

to any product which is found to have been improperly installed, set-up, or used in any way not in 

accordance with the instructions supplied with the product.

ALARM RETURNS

For replacement of this alarm under the terms of this Warranty, contact the Customer Service 

Department at 800-390-4321 extension 238 to obtain the current postage and handling fees. USI 

does not warrant, and specifically disclaims any warranty, whether express or implied, of fitness for 

a particular purpose, other than the warranty contained herein. No implied warranty on this product, 

created by state law, shall extend beyond the term of this warranty unless such law otherwise 

provides. USI specifically disclaims any liability and shall not be liable for any consequential or 

incidental loss or damage, including, but not limited to, damages to any equipment with which this 

product is used. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential 

damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. No agent, representative, 

dealer, or employee of the company has the authority to increase or alter the obligations or terms 

of this Warranty. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights 

which vary from state to state. This Warranty is only valid for merchandise purchased from outlets 

in the United States and Canada. This warranty expires upon product end-of-service life signal.

REPAIRS AND SERVICES

If the smoke alarm is defective in any way, do not tamper with the smoke alarm. Return the smoke 

alarm for servicing. (See warranty for instructions or in-warranty returns.) There will be a service 

charge for repairing out of warranty smoke alarms. 

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Summary of Contents for MP316S

Page 1: ...y 8 Warranty Back Cover READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THANK YOU for purchasing this smoke and fire alarm This tamper proof alarm does not require battery changes It has a permanent power sealed battery which will last for approximately 10 years This manual includes important information regarding where to install the alarm how to operate maintenance testing and product features It also includes tips and i...

Page 2: ...their lives and properties l SMOKE ALARMS CANNOT DETECT FIRES IF THE SMOKE DOES NOT REACH THEM Smoke from fires may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the alarm One alarm should be installed inside each bedroom or sleeping area Do not obstruct airflow around the smoke alarm or place in areas of obstructed airflow l BEAWARE OF VARIOUS SITUATIONSAGAINST WHICH THE SMOKEALARM MAY NOT BE EFFECTI...

Page 3: ... or smoke detectors mounted on a sloped ceiling having a rise greater than 1 ft in 8 ft 1 m in 8 m horizontally shall be located within 36 in 914 mm of the high side of the ceiling but not closer than 4 in 102 mm from the adjoining wall surface Tray Shaped Ceilings Smoke Alarms or smoke detectors shall be installed on the highest portion of the ceiling or on the sloped portion of the ceiling withi...

Page 4: ... If the battery is dead the alarm cannot operate The sealed battery cannot be replaced Failure to properly install and activate this alarm will prevent proper operation of this alarm and will prevent its response to fire hazards Test the alarm following installation and weekly thereafter The built in test switch accurately tests the alarm operation as required by ANSI UL217 Standards for Safety If...

Page 5: ...t button should sound the alarm immediately after it is pressed There are special conditions that when you press the Test Silence button you will experience a delay of approx 10 15 seconds before the alarm sounds This delay occurs if the Test Silence button is pressed during a self diagnostic period This may occur after initial power up Retest after 10 15 seconds ALARM ORIGINATION The QUICK FIND f...

Page 6: ...g properly Clean this alarm at least once a month to remove dust dirt insects and debris Using a soft brush or wand attachment to a vacuum cleaner vacuum all sides and cover of smoke alarm Be sure all the vents are free of debris DO NOT use spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on or near the alarm DO NOT paint the alarm Doing so may permanently damage the alarm and interfere with ala...

Page 7: ...ly approximately 3 4 turn 6 This will discharge the alarm battery and stop the alarm chirping after approximately one minute The alarm is now safe for disposal 7 The deactivation key cannot be removed and the alarm cannot be attached to the bracket 8 Be sure to install a new alarm Once this alarm has been deactivated The alarm cannot be reactivated The alarm cannot be reattached to the bracket The...

Page 8: ...veryone is there o Call the fire department from your neighbor s home not from yours o Don t return to your home until fire officials say that it is all right to do so NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION REQUIRED INFORMATION For your information the National Fire Alarm Code NFPA 72 reads as follows 11 5 1 Required Detection Where required by applicable laws codes or standards for a specific type ...

Page 9: ...nditions previous alarms Low Battery 2 chirps approx every 60 seconds Deactivate alarm see User s Manual ALARM DEACTIVATION section Replace alarm immediately Blinks On once approx every 2 minutes Silent 3 Beeps 2 second pause Repeat Blinks On in sync with Horn If hazard is identified please take all precautions if an alarm sounds by calling an Emergency Service and getting out of the home 3 Beeps ...

Page 10: ...t at 800 390 4321 extension 238 to obtain the current postage and handling fees USI does not warrant and specifically disclaims any warranty whether express or implied of fitness for a particular purpose other than the warranty contained herein No implied warranty on this product created by state law shall extend beyond the term of this warranty unless such law otherwise provides USI specifically ...

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