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FCC PART 15 RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications, However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION (AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHAL)

"Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the
household as follows. A smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity of, but outside of the
bedrooms), and heat or smoke detectors in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace
rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basements and attached garages.

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Blinks On once

approx every

40-45 seconds

DC Power is present.

3 Beeps,

2 second pause,

Repeat

Blinks On approx

every 2 seconds

3 Beeps,

2 second pause,

Repeat

Blinks On approx

every 2 seconds

Blinks On once

approx every

40-45 seconds

(normal operation

mode) or Blinks on

once approx every

10 seconds

(silence mode)

Originating smoke alarm - If hazard is identified, please take
all precautions if an alarm sounds by calling an Emergency
Service and getting out of the home.

OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

Silent

Blinks On once

approx every

40-45 seconds

Silent

1 Chirp every

40 seconds

Low Battery - Check to make sure the battery activation pull-
tab has been completely removed, battery polarity is correct
and the battery terminals are making contact with the smoke
alarm contacts in the battery drawer. If chirp continues,
replace the 9V battery (see User's Manual for recommended
battery types).

To Reset the Alarm - Hold the Test/Silence button for 10
seconds, or temporarily remove (and then replace) the battery.
This will clear alarm origination and clear Silence mode. Reset
after each smoke alarm 

event.

QUICK FIND

®

 Alarm Origination - To initiate 

QUICK FIND

®

, press

the Test/Silence  button on any alarm; and, after releasing the button,
the originating alarm will continue to sound for approx 60 seconds.
Reset the originating alarm.

Nuisance Alarm - If there is no hazard present, verify the
alarm is mounted in the correct location (see User's Manual,
"AVOID THESE LOCATIONS" section). Reset alarm as
instructed below.

3 Beeps,

2 second pause,

Repeat

Silence Feature is activated by pressing and releasing the
Test/Silence button on the initiating alarm while in alarm
condition. Silence mode will last for 8-12 minutes.

Blinks On approx

every 2 seconds

Silent

(alarmed

previously)

Blinks On once

approx every

40-45 seconds (normal

operation mode) or

Blinks On once approx

every 10 seconds

(silence mode)

CONDITION OF ALARM AUDIBLE & VISUAL SIGNALS BEFORE SOLUTION / RECOMMENDATION

SOLUTION / RECOMMENDATION

HORN

RED LED

Blinks On once

approx every

 40-45 seconds

1 Beep

approx every

60 seconds

End-of-Service Life alarm. The alarm should be replaced
immediately.

Blinks On once

approx every

40-45 seconds

3 Beeps approx

every 40 seconds

after LED flashes

Trouble/Service Alarm. Replace Alarm.

Summary of Contents for MPI305

Page 1: ...Testing Maintenance 5 Quick Find Alarm Originating Feature Reset 5 Cautions Warnings 6 Battery Replacement 7 Develop and Practice a Plan of Escape 7 Operational Summary 8 Warranty Back Cover MODEL MP...

Page 2: ...FLAMMABLE MATERIALS OVERLOADED ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS CHILDREN PLAYING WITH MATCHES NATURAL CAUSES SUCH AS LIGHTNING OR ARSON FIRE PREVENTION IS YOUR BEST SAFEGUARD INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS MAY MAKE YOU E...

Page 3: ...4 in 102 mm vertically to the peak Sloped Ceilings Shed Ceilings Smoke alarms 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 l...

Page 4: ...areas near dishwashers or washing machines Install at least 3 feet 0 9 meters away from these areas in areas of turbulent air such as air returns or heating and cooling supply vents smoke alarms shall...

Page 5: ...designed to minimize nuisance alarms Smoking will not normally set off the alarm unless smoke is blown directly into the smoke alarm Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if the smo...

Page 6: ...and Fire Alarm is the use of the analyzer for Smoke Detectors Model 501 A or 501 A Bat Aerosol Generator Manufactured by Gemini Scientific Corp 1122 B Aster Ave Sunnyvale CA 94086 The Equivalent UL 26...

Page 7: ...nate exit If inside door is cool place your shoulder against it open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke rush in o Stay close to the floor if air is smoky Breathe shallowly thro...

Page 8: ...normal operation mode or Blinks on once approx every 10 seconds silence mode Originating smoke alarm If hazard is identified please take all precautions if an alarm sounds by calling an Emergency Ser...

Page 9: ...ecting the battery to excessive humidity hot or cold conditions E Altering the battery physically in any way ULTRALIFE 9 VOLT BATTERY RETURNS To return the Ultralife Battery under warranty send batter...

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