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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.

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 of occupancy, approved single and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows:
(1) *In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms
(2) *Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 6.4 m (21 ft) of any door to a
sleeping room, the distance measured along a path of travel
(3) On every level of a dwelling unit, including basements.
(4) On every level of a residential board and care occupancy (small facility), including basements
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"

The equipment should be installed using wiring methods in accordance with the

National Fire Protection Association's Standard 72.

(National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269)

Summary of Contents for 1422

Page 1: ...ion Testing Maintenance 5 QUICK FIND Alarm Originating Feature Reset 5 Cautions Warnings 5 Battery Replacement 6 Develop and Practice a Plan of Escape 6 Operational Summary 8 Warranty Back Cover MODEL 976 976L SECURITY INSTRUMENTS INC MODEL 1422 1422L READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS This smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of a radioactive element in the ionization chamber Do not tamper with radioact...

Page 2: ...roperly locate your alarm to avoid nuisance alarms A SMOKE ALARM MAY NOT ALWAYS WARN YOU ABOUT FIRES CAUSED BY CARELESSNESS AND SAFETY HAZARDS LIKE SMOKING IN BED VIOLENT EXPLOSIONS ESCAPING GAS IMPROPER STORAGE OF 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...

Page 3: ...rtion of the ceiling within 12 in 305 mm vertically down from the highest point Mobile Home Installation For minimum protection smoke alarms should be installed in compliance with H U D Manufactured Home Construction Safety Standards Title 24 CFR Section 3280 208 and Section 3282 For additional protection see Single Story Residence smoke alarm requirements recommendations for Existing Homes and Ne...

Page 4: ...t the pin into the hole for the tamper resistant feature Refer to the diagram below for correct placement TO DEACTIVATE THE LOCKING FEATURE To remove the smoke alarm for cleaning or servicing or to replace the battery you must first remove the locking pin if it has been installed 1 Use long nose pliers to pull the locking pin out of the hole 2 It is now possible to remove the smoke alarm or replac...

Page 5: ... ORIGINATION The QUICK FIND feature will allow you to immediately locate the originating alarm once the alarm has stopped sounding To initiate QUICK FIND press the Test Silence button on each alarm After releasing the button the originating alarm will continue to sound for 60 seconds In a non interconnected installation it is necessary to test each alarm to determine the originating alarm RESET To...

Page 6: ...er is exempt from any licensing or requirements 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 DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE BASICS OF ESCAPE PLAN o Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windo...

Page 7: ... 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 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION...

Page 8: ...temporarily remove and then replace the battery This will clear alarm origination and clear Silence mode Reset after each smoke alarm event 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 releasin...

Page 9: ... B Short circuiting the battery C Attempting to charge the battery D Subjecting 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 battery ONLY along with a note describing nature of difficulty and proof of date of purchase postage prepaid and return postage to UL...

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