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Conforms to

  

UL Std. 217

 

8th Edition

Helps Reduce Cooking Nuisance Alarms

®

MODEL AMIC3511S 

Multi-Criteria Single/Multiple Station Smoke Alarm 
& Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Universal Sensing Plus

® 

3-in-1 Smoke & Fire & Carbon  

Monoxide Alarm with 10 Year Tamper 

Proof, Permanent Power, Lithium-Free, 

Sealed Battery Power

THANK YOU for purchasing this 3-in-1 Smoke + Fire + Carbon Monoxide Smart 

Alarm. This alarm does not require battery changes. This alarm contains a 10 year 

permanent power lithium free sealed battery to provide continuous protection –

even in the event of a power outage. The sealed battery 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 information which can help protect you and your family. This 

alarm detects products of combustion using a multi-criteria smoke & fire sensor.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PAGE

Alarm Technology & Key Product Features

 ....................................................2

Alarm Limitations and Functions

 .....................................................................2

Installation Instructions

 .....................................................................................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

Industry & Agency Recommendations

 ...........................................................7

Alarm Operation

 ..................................................................................................7

Normal Operation ..........................................................................................7
Trouble Signal .................................................................................................7
Alarm Reset .....................................................................................................8
Quick Find

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 Alarm Origination ......................................................................8

Silence Feature ................................................................................................9
Testing Instructions .........................................................................................9

Alarm & Battery Deactivation

 ..........................................................................9

What To Do If Alarm Sounds—Carbon Monoxide Detected

 ....................10

What You Should Know about Carbon Monoxide .....................................10
Symptoms of CO ...........................................................................................10
Required CO Alarm Levels ............................................................................10
Response to CO Alarm Sounding .................................................................10
Potential Sources of CO ................................................................................11

What To Do If Alarm Sounds—Smoke Detected

 .........................................12

How Can I Protect My Family from Fire ......................................................12
Develop An Escape Plan ...............................................................................12

Quick Reference Guide

 .....................................................................................13

Troubleshooting Information ......................................................................13

Warranty

Alarm Returns ...............................................................................................15
Repairs and Service .......................................................................................15
Regular Maintenance ...................................................................................15

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

This smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of a radioactive  

element in the ionization chamber. Do not tamper with radioactive 

sealed source or try to repair the smoke alarm yourself.

288-3645-00

©2020 UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC., Rev. 05/2020 CD

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Summary of Contents for Sensing Plus AMIC3511S

Page 1: ...uct Features 2 Alarm Limitations and Functions 2 Installation Instructions 3 Where This Alarm Should Be Installed 3 Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed 5 Mounting Instructions 6 Tamper Resistant...

Page 2: ...UNCTIONS IMPORTANT ALARMS WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT POWER Therefore installing an alarm with a sealed battery or an alarm powered from two different power sources can give an extra measure of protection A...

Page 3: ...ays be replaced after 10 years DO NOT PAINT THE ALARM Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chambers and prevent the alarm from operating properly DO NOT STAND TOO CLOSE TO THE ALARM WHEN IT IS S...

Page 4: ...wall with the top edge of the smoke alarm up to a maximum of 12 30 5cm below the ceiling wall intersec tions See Diagram A Existing Homes The NFPA requires smoke alarms or combination alarms on every...

Page 5: ...ional Electrical Code To avoid causing damage to this alarm to provide maximum protection and to prevent unnecessary alarms DO NOT LOCATE THIS ALARM In extremely humid areas This alarm should be at le...

Page 6: ...anted nuisance alarms Nuisance alarms may occur if an alarm is placed directly next to a fuel burning source Ventilate these areas as much as possible MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS To use the optional Alarm T...

Page 7: ...asements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics 5 In the living area s of a guest suite 6 In the living area s of a residential board and care occupancy small facility The equipment should b...

Page 8: ...e the Silence feature until the source of the alarm has been identified and safe conditions exist The Silence feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn while identifying and correcting the p...

Page 9: ...ill a problem call customer service Do not attempt to fix the alarm ALARM AND BATTERY DEACTIVATION This alarm uses a sealed battery for power The battery should last for approximately 10 years under n...

Page 10: ...rm to stop a nuisance alarm Doing so will disable the alarm and remove the protection In the case of a true unwanted alarm use the silence feature The silence feature is intended to temporarily silenc...

Page 11: ...Vent pipe connections improperly designed or becoming loose Improper use of appliances by operating a barbeque grill using charcoal gas or wood pellets hibachi in an enclosed area such as a garage or...

Page 12: ...our home when they hear the sound Identify children s bedrooms with red stickers placed in the upper left corner of the windows They are available from your local fire department Practice a fire drill...

Page 13: ...t Silence button for 10 15 seconds This will clear alarm origina tion Reset after each alarm event Previous alarm condition at unidentified source Silent alarmed previously Blinks on approx every 2 mi...

Page 14: ...imately 5 20 seconds If it is not the originating alarm continue to each alarm until the originating alarm is located 2 Once this test sequence ends the originating alarm continues to sound for approx...

Page 15: ...n 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 increa...

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