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THIS PRODUCT CONFORMS TO UL 217 8TH EDITION STANDARD FOR SAFETY

Silent

Off

Quick Reference Guide Model AMI1061S

Blinks On

 in sync

with horn

3 Beeps,

2 second pause,

Repeat

RECOMMENDATION

HORN

RED LED

GREEN LED

New - Out of Package

To activate the alarm, remove the pull tab. The 

alarm will sound one long beep to confirm it is 

powered up. Press the Test/Silence/Reset button. 

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 Standards for Safety. If, at any 

time, you test the alarm and it does not perform as 

described, replace it immediately.

CONDITION

RECOMMENDATION

Off

Blinks On once

approx every

2 minutes

AC Power is present

DC Power is present

ALARM AUDIBLE & VISUAL SIGNALS

Silent

Stays On

Alarm is operating properly.

Blinks On once

approx every

2 minutes

AC Power is not present

DC Power is present

Test/Silence 

button has been 

pressed

3 beeps, 

6 second 

pause

Blinks On 

in sync

with horn

Stays On

The alarm is operating properly.

Silent

Off

Check the breaker or fuse box for power. If the 
breaker or fuse box looks normal, call a licensed 
electrician for assistance.

Press and hold the smoke alarm Test/Silence 

button for at least 5 seconds. If still no alarm, 

turn  off AC  Power  at  the  circuit  breaker  or 

fuse box and disconnect the alarm from the 

mounting bracket and make sure the connector 

plug is securely attached on units that did not 

alarm. If still no alarm, have licensed electrician 

make sure the yellow wire is not mistakenly or 

accidentally  connected  to  the  white  (neutral) 

wire.  NOTE:  In  an  interconnected  system 

containing  a  CO  alarm,  the  CO  alarm  will 

not respond to the smoke alarm signal and 

the  smoke  alarm  will  not  respond  to  the  CO 

alarm signal.

Blinks On once

approx every

2 minutes

One or more alarms

not responding to

interconnected alarm

Horn does not

sound when other 

alarms are active

or horn does 

not sound when 

interconnected 

alarms test button

is pressed

Stays On

Originating Smoke Alarm

Stays On

If  alarm  sounds  and  hazard  is  identified, 

please take all precautions by getting out of 

the home immediately and then calling an 

Emergency Service. 

Non-originating 

smoke alarm. Another 

interconneced smoke

alarm has sensed smoke, 

causing all interconnected 

units to alarm. 

3 Beeps,

2 second pause,

Repeat

Blinks on approx. 

every 2 minutes

Stays On

If  alarm  sounds  and  hazard  is  identified, 

please take all precautions by getting out of 

the home immediately and then calling an 
Emergency Service. 

Nuisance Alarm

3 Beeps,

2 second pause,

Repeat

Blinks On in

sync with horn

Stays On

If  there  is  no  hazard  present  and  the  unit  is 

still sounding, activate the silence feature by 

pressing and releasing the Test/Silence button 

on the initiating alarm. Silence mode will last for 

approx 10 minutes, with the red LED blinking 

once  approx  every  10  seconds.  Verify  the 

alarm is mounted in the correct location (see 

User's Manual, "AVOID THESE LOCATIONS" 

section). Reset alarm as instructed below.

One alarm has sensed 

smoke and is

now silent.

Silent

Blinks On once 

approx every

2 minutes

(normal

operation mode)

or Blinks On
once approx

 every 10 seconds

(silence mode)

Stays On

QUICK  FIND

®

  Alarm  Origination  -  In  an 

interconnected system, it is difficult to determine 

which alarm initiated the alarms to sound. The 

QUICK  FIND

®

  feature  will  immediately  allow 

you  to  locate  the  originating  alarm  (once  the 

alarms  have  stopped  sounding).  To  initiate 

QUICK FIND

®

, press and hold the test/silence 

button on any alarm until the test sequence on 

this alarm begins. Release the test button. The 

specific  horn  pattern/sequence  is  designated 

by  the  alarm  type.    Once  this  test  sequence 

ends, the originating alarm continues to sound 

for  approximately  60  seconds.  In  a  non-

interconnected  installation,  it  is  necessary  to 

test each alarm to determine the originating 

alarm. Reset alarm as instructed below.

Alarm needs to be reset

due to varying

conditions/previous

alarms

Stays On

Silent

To  Reset  the Alarm,  press  the  Test/Silence 

button for approx 10 seconds. This will clear 

Alarm  Origination.  Reset  after  each  smoke 

alarm event.

Low Battery

1 Chirps approx 

every 60 seconds

Blinks On once 

approx every 2 

minutes

Stays On

Deactivate alarm (see User's Manual "ALARM 

DEACTIVATION"  section.  Replace  alarm 

immediately.

Product End-of-Service

Life signal

2 Chirps approx 

every 60 seconds

Blinks On once 

approx every 2 

minutes

Stays On

Deactivate alarm (see User's Manual "ALARM 

DEACTIVATION"  section.  Replace  alarm 

immediately.

Blinks On once 

approx every

2 minutes

(normal operation 

mode)

or Blinks On

once approx

 every 10 seconds

(silence mode)

Summary of Contents for Sensing Plus AMI1061S

Page 1: ...and your family This alarm detects products of combustion using a multi criteria smoke and fire sensor TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Smoke Alarm Limitations and Functions 2 Recommended Location of Alarms 2 Avoid These Locations 3 Early Warning 4 Installation Instructions 4 Electrical Shock Hazard 4 Locking Tamper Feature 4 Wiring Instructions 5 Operation Testing Maintenance 6 QUICK FIND Alarm Originating...

Page 2: ...ould be installed inside each bedroom or sleeping area Do not obstruct airflow around the smoke alarm or place in areas of obstructed airflow BEAWARE OF VARIOUS SITUATIONSAGAINST WHICH THE SMOKEALARM MAY NOT BE EFFECTIVE For example 1 Fires where the victim is intimate with a flaming initiated fire for example when a person s clothes catch fire while cooking 2 Fires where the smoke is prevented fr...

Page 3: ...dards Title 24 CFR Section 3280 208 and Section 3282 For additional protection see Single Story Residence smoke alarm requirements recommendations for Existing Homes and New Construction Homes Note For mobile homes built before 1978 install smoke alarms on inside walls between 4 and 12 from the ceiling older mobile homes have little or no insulation in the ceiling This is especially important if t...

Page 4: ...e mounting bracket Page 4 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 as appropriate heat or smoke alarms in living rooms dining rooms kitchens hallways attics furnace rooms closets utility sto...

Page 5: ...system The following alarms can trigger Quick Find Alarm Origination but will not indicate Alarm Origination on an interconnected system USI 1204 USI 1209 USI 1213 USI 3204 USI 2430 The following alarms cannot be reset through an interconnected system because they do not have Quick Find Alarm Origination USI 1204 USI 1209 USI 3204 USI 2430 Interconnected smoke alarms heat alarms and relays will on...

Page 6: ... the test button If the alarm sounds it has been effectively activated If the alarm does not sound after pressing the test button the alarm is not activated and will not provide protection 4 Plug the AC Quick Connector into the alarm base Push and twist the alarm clockwise onto the mounting bracket 5 See OPTIONAL TAMPER RESISTANT FEATURE and TO ACTIVATE THE LOCKING FEATURE instructions on Page 4 6...

Page 7: ...ed and no backup battery is present NOTE Actuation of the test button must be by use of a person s finger or thumb Use of any other instrument is strictly prohibited ALARM ORIGINATION QUICK FIND Alarm Origination In an interconnected system consisting of any of these models 5304 5304L MI106 MDS107 MCN108 MICN109 MDSCN111 MP117 MI106S and MIC1509S MP116S MPC122S it may be difficult to determine whi...

Page 8: ...assemble or attempt to clean inside the alarm This alarm contains no serviceable parts If the alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt or grease and cannot be cleaned it should be replaced immediately Alarms have a limited life and should always be replaced 10 years from the date of purchase AFTER CLEANING REINSTALL YOUR ALARM AND TEST YOUR ALARM BY USING THE TEST BUTTON Page 8 BATTERY AND ALA...

Page 9: ...nce with the National Fire Protection Association s Standard 72 National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE BASICS OF ESCAPE PLAN o Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two escape routes from each room Second story windows may need a rope or chain ladder o Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan ...

Page 10: ...moke alarm Another interconneced smoke alarm has sensed smoke causing all interconnected units to alarm 3 Beeps 2 second pause Repeat Blinks on approx every 2 minutes Stays On If alarm sounds and hazard is identified please take all precautions by getting out of the home immediately and then calling an Emergency Service Nuisance Alarm 3 Beeps 2 second pause Repeat Blinks On in sync with horn Stays...

Page 11: ...ned 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 limitat...

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