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sensing chamber to cause a nuisance alarm. Where bugs are a problem,
please get rid of them before putting up a detector.
10. Near fluorescent lights, electrical “noise” from fluorescent lights may cause
nuisance alarms. Install smoke detectors at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) away
from such lights.
WARNING
: Never remove batteries to stop a nuisance alarm. Cooking smoke or
a dusty furnace, sometimes called “friendly fires” can cause the alarm to sound.
If this happens, open a window or fan the air around the detector to get rid of the
smoke or dust. The alarm will turn itself off when the smoke is gone. If
nuisance alarms persist, attempt to clean the detector as described in this
Manual.
WARNING
: Do not stand close to the detector when the alarm is sounding. The
alarm is loud in order to wake you in an emergency. Too much exposure to the
horn at close range may be harmful to your hearing.
Installation
1. At the place where you are going to install the detector, draw a horizontal line
six inches long.
2. Remove the mounting bracket from the detector by rotating it counterclockwise.
(FIGURE 7)
FIGURE 7
3. Place the bracket so that the two longest hole slots are aligned on the line. In
each of keyhole slots, draw a mark to locate a mounting plug and screw.
4. Remove the bracket.
5. Using a 3/16-inch (5mm) drill bit, drills two holes at the marks and insert plastic
wall plugs. Put the detector away from getting plaster dust on it when you drill
holes for mounting.
6. Using the two screws and plastic wall plugs (all supplied), attach the bracket to
the wall.
7. Line up the slot of the bracket and the detector. Push the detector onto the
mounting bracket and turn it clockwise to fix it into place. (FIGURE 8) Pull
outward on the detector to make sure it is securely attached to the mounting
bracket.
FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9
8. The steps to open the battery cover and to install the battery are listed as
follows:
a. To power the detector requires a 9V alkaline battery.
b. Open the battery cover and connect the battery with +ve and –ve in the
correct position. Push battery firmly in until it snaps and cannot be shaken
loose.
NOTE
: It comes with cover latches that will prevent the battery cover
from closing if battery is not installed. (FIGURE 9) This tells you that the
smoke detector will not work until a new battery is properly installed.
c. Place the connector to the connector hole. Ensure that the direction of
connector is inserted correctly according to the sticker affixed on the
detector. (FIGURE 10)
FIGURE 10
Operation
1. The detector sounds as long as the test button is pressed for 3 seconds or
there is smoke in the detector. When the detector goes off, always check
carefully to see that there is no fire and never remove the battery from the
detector except when changing it!
2. Always test the detector immediately after returning from holiday, after a longer
period of absence or periodically to ensure the detector funtions normally.
Under the test button, there is a red control LED which flashes once every 30
