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MODEL MPC122S TEN-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

USI Electric, Inc. /Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (“USI”)  warrants this product 
to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 10 (ten) years from 
the date of purchase. 

This warranty shall not apply to any batteries used in the product 

or to any damage which may be caused by such batteries. This warranty applies only to 

the original consumer purchaser and only to products used in normal residential use and 

service. If this product is found to be defective, USI’s only obligation, and your exclusive 

remedy, is the repair or replacement of the product, at USI’s discretion, provided  the product 

has not been damaged through misuse, abuse, accident, modifications, alteration, neglect 

or mishandling. This Warranty shall not apply to any product which is found to have been 

improperly installed, set-up, or used in any way not in accordance with the instructions 

supplied with the product.

ALARM RETURNS

For replacement of this alarm under the terms of this Warranty, contact the Customer 

Service Department at 800-390-4321 extension 238 to obtain the current postage and 

handling  fees.  USI  does  not  warrant,  and  specifically  disclaims  any  warranty,  whether 

express or implied, of fitness for a particular purpose, other than the warranty contained 

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, includ-

ing, but not limited to, damages to any equipment with which this product is used. Some 

states do not allow the exclusion 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 increase or alter the obligations 

or terms of this Warranty. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also 

have other rights which vary from state to state. This Warranty is only valid for merchan-

dise purchased from outlets in the United States and Canada. This warranty expires upon 

product end-of-service life signal.

REPAIRS AND SERVICES

If this alarm is defective in any way, do not attempt to open or tamper with it. Return the 

alarm for servicing. Refer to Warranty page for instructions. There will be a service charge 

for repairing out of warranty alarms.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT:

 DO NOT use spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays, ammonia-based 

cleaners, paints, varnishes, most aerosol sprays including compressed gas dusters on or 

near your alarm. DO NOT paint over the alarm. Doing so may permanently damage the 

alarm. 

IMPORTANT:

  After cleaning, reinstall your alarm and test it by pressing the test button.

Visit Us on the Web 

www.USI Electric.com 

11407 Cronhill Drive, Suite A

Owings Mills, Maryland 21117-6218 

USA

Summary of Contents for MPC122S

Page 1: ...ere This Alarm Should Not Be Installed 5 Mounting Instructions 6 Tamper Resistant Alarm Locking Feature 6 Wiring Instructions 7 Stand Alone Alarm Installations 7 Interconnected Alarm Installations 8 I...

Page 2: ...a safer greener alternative Quick Find Alarm Origination Feature easily identifies first alarm to sound in an intercon nected system ALARM LIMITATIONS AND FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT ALARMS WILL NOT WORK WITH...

Page 3: ...e who may not be awakened by the alarm sound or to those who may be incapable of safely evacuating the area unassisted ALARMS ARE NOT FOOLPROOF Test alarms weekly to ensure continued protection ALARMS...

Page 4: ...ide wall with the top edge of the smoke alarm a maximum of 6 15 2cm below the ceiling wall intersections See Diagram A Existing Homes The NFPA requires smoke alarms or combination alarms on every leve...

Page 5: ...allation in hazardous locations as defined in the National Elec trical Code To avoid causing damage to this alarm to provide maximum protection and to prevent unnecessary alarms DO NOT LOCATE THIS ALA...

Page 6: ...tions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations These placement recommendations are intended to keep alarms at a reasonable distance from a fuel burning source and...

Page 7: ...will damage the alarm Installation of this alarm must conform to the electrical codes in your area Article 760 of the National Electrical Code NFPA 72 101 SBC SBCCI UBC ICBO NBC BOCA OTFDC CABO and an...

Page 8: ...multiple alarms INTERCONNECTED ALARMS INSTALLATION The wiring to be used shall be in accordance with the provisions of Articles 210 and 300 3 B of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 NFPA 72 and...

Page 9: ...f the dwelling When alarms are interconnected all alarms will sound when one alarm first sounds To prevent damage do not connect this alarm to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device Connecting in...

Page 10: ...tectors Model 501 A or 501 A Bat Aerosol Generator Manufactured by Gemini Scientific Corp 1122 B Aster Ave Sunnyvale CA 94086 The Equivalent UL 268 Light obscuration ft as measured by this instrument...

Page 11: ...system after all the alarms have stopped sounding 1 Press and release the test silence button on any interconnected alarm After releasing the button the test sequence will sound on all the interconnec...

Page 12: ...alarm You might accidentally damage or set fire to the alarm or to your home CAUTION Continuous exposure to the high sound level of this alarm over an extended period of time may cause hearing loss Du...

Page 13: ...D 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 vital organ...

Page 14: ...ur ers 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 attached gara...

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: ...ian for assistance Test the alarm 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...

Page 17: ...utton for 10 15 seconds and then release This will clear the alarm origination and latching LED Be sure to RESET alarms after every alarm event QUICK FIND Alarm Origination Location Feature The QUICK...

Page 18: ...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...

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