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SMOKE & FIRE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE

Table of Contents:

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Smoke Alarm Limitations and Functions ................................. 2

Recommended Location of Alarms ......................................... 2

Avoid These Locations ........................................................... 3

Early Warning ......................................................................... 4

Installation Instructions ........................................................... 4

Locking/Tamper Feature ......................................................... 4

Mounting Instructions ............................................................. 4

Operation, Testing & Maintenance .......................................... 5

QUICK FIND

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 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 radioactive sealed
source or try to repair the smoke alarm yourself.

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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