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C O N D I T I O N

New - Out of package.

AC power is present.
DC power is present.

 The Test button has been 

pressed. The test sequence 

lasts for approx 10 seconds

One or more alarms not

 responding to 

interconnected alarm.

ALARM AUDIBLE & VISUAL SIGNALS

HORN

Off

Silent

3 Beeps, 

6 second 

pause, 

4 beeps.

Horn does 

not sound 

when other 

alarms are 

active or when 

test button is 

pressed on 

interconnected 

alarm

PWR 

GREEN 

LED

Off

Stays On

Stays On

Stays On

SMK RED 

LED

Off

Blinks On 

approx. every 

2 minutes.

Blinks On in 

sync with 3 

beeps.

Blinks on 

approx. every 

2 minutes

CO RED 

LED

Off

Off

Blinks On in 

sync with 4 

beeps.

Off

RECOMMENDATION

To activate the alarm remove the pull tab. The 
alarm will sound one long beep to let you know 
it is powered up. 

Alarm is operating properly.

Alarm is powered 

by battery backup. 

AC power not present. 

Silent

Off

Blinks On 

approx. every 

2 minutes.

Off

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

Test the alarm following installation and weekly 
thereafter. The built-in test switch accurately 
tests the alarm operation as required by ANSI/
UL217 and UL2034 Standards for Safety. If, 
at any time, the alarm does not perform as de-
scribed during the test, replace it immediately.

Press and hold the smoke alarm Test 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 alarms that did 
not sound. 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 intercon-
nected 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.

Originating Smoke Alarm

3 Beeps, 2 

second pause, 

repeat

Stays On

Blinks on in 

sync with 3 

beeps 

Off

If hazard is identified please take all precau-
tions if an alarm sounds by calling an Emer-
gency Service and getting out of the home. 

THIS PRODUCT IS LISTED TO UL STANDARD FOR SAFETY, UL 217 8th Edition and UL 2034 4th Edition.

Quick Reference Guide Model AMIC1510S

Summary of Contents for Sensing Plus AMIC1510S

Page 1: ...s 3 Where This Alarm Should Be Installed 3 Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed 5 Mounting Instructions 6 Tamper Resistant Alarm Locking Feature 6 Wiring Instructions 7 Stand Alone Alarm Installat...

Page 2: ...f polyure thane foam in both slow smoldering fast flaming fires resistance to false alarms from cooking and it passes the tests for immunity to high voltage current surges ALARM LIMITATIONS AND FUNCTI...

Page 3: ...immediately if it is not operating properly If the self diagnostic test reveals a malfunction the service signal will warn it is time to replace the alarm Alarms should always be replaced after 10 ye...

Page 4: ...unting the alarm on a wall if local codes allow use an inside wall with the top edge of the smoke alarm up to a maximum of 12 30 5cm below the ceiling wall intersections See Diagram A Existing Homes T...

Page 5: ...fans heat vents air conditioners fresh air returns or open windows Blowing air may prevent smoke or CO gas from reaching the sensors In extremely dusty dirty or greasy areas Installation in these are...

Page 6: ...larm by holding the mounting bracket and twisting the alarm in the direction indicated by the TWIST TO REMOVE arrow on the top of the alarm base 4 Attach the mounting bracket to the electrical junctio...

Page 7: ...proper wiring to the AC connector will cause failure to operate damage to the alarm or shock hazard and will lead to a non functioning alarm Never connect the hot or neutral wires to the yellow interc...

Page 8: ...be turned off without permanent deactivation The alarm will remain on for approximately ten years 2 Turn off AC power to the circuit before wiring the AC quick connector 3 There are three pigtail wir...

Page 9: ...es i e as many as 11 other USI Electric or Universal Security Instruments model smoke alarms or combination smoke and carbon monoxide or smoke and carbon monoxide natural gas alarms 6 other initiating...

Page 10: ...n accordance with the National Fire Protection Association s Standard 72 National Fire Code For additional information contact National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 0216...

Page 11: ...the alarm origination Be sure to reset alarms after every alarm event QUICK FIND ALARM ORIGINATION FEATURE To quickly identify the originating alarm the first alarm to sound in an interconnected syst...

Page 12: ...me CAUTION Continuous exposure to the high sound level of this alarm over an extended period of time may cause hearing loss Due to the loudness we suggest that you place your fingers over the sounder...

Page 13: ...AT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CO Carbon monoxide CO is an insidious poison It is a colorless odorless tasteless gas It is a cumulative poison Even low levels of CO have been shown to cause brain and other...

Page 14: ...anufacturers instructions or contact the manufacturer s directly for more information about CO safety and this equipment Make sure that motor vehicles are not and have not been operating in an attache...

Page 15: ...Check the color of the flame on the burner and pilot lights to ensure they are burning properly They should be blue If the flame is orange or yellow it is a sign the fuel is not burning completely and...

Page 16: ...rm following installation and weekly thereafter The built in test switch accurately tests the alarm operation as required byANSI UL217 and UL2034 Standards for Safety If at any time the alarm does not...

Page 17: ...ce the alarms have stopped sounding 1 Press and release the Test button on any alarm After releasing the button the test sequence on this alarm will begin and last approximately 5 20 seconds 2 Once th...

Page 18: ...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...

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