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MODEL MI3050S

Table of Contents:

 

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Smoke Alarm Limitations and Functions ................................. 2
Recommended Location of Alarms.......................................... 3
Avoid These Locations ............................................................ 4
Early Warning .......................................................................... 4
How to Install ........................................................................... 4
Locking/

Alarm

Tamper Feature ................................................. 4

Operation, Testing & Maintenance .......................................... 5
QUICK FIND

®

 Alarm Originating Feature & Reset................... 5

Silence Feature ....................................................................... 6
Cautions/Warnings .................................................................. 6
Battery and Alarm Deactivation ............................................... 6
Develop and Practice a Plan of Escape .................................. 7
Quick Reference Guide / Operational Summary ..................... 8
Warranty ..................................................................Back Cover

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THANK  YOU  for  purchasing  this  smoke  and  fire  alarm.  This  alarm 
does  not  require  battery  changes.

 The tamper proof p

ermanent  power 

sealed 

battery which will last for approximately 10 years. This manual in

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cludes

 

important  information  regarding  where  to  install  the  alarm,  

how to 

operate, maintenance, testing and product features. It also in

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cludes tips 

and information which c

an 

help protect you and your family.

Conforms to

UL Std. 217

Single Station Smoke Alarm

UNIVERSAL SMOKE SENSING TECHNOLOGY 

2-in-1 SMOKE & FIRE ALARM WITH

10 YEAR PERMANENT POWER SEALED BATTERY

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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 MI3050S

Page 1: ...larm This alarm does not require battery changes The tamper proof permanent power sealed battery which will last for approximately 10 years This manual in cludes important information regarding where to install the alarm how to operate maintenance testing and product features It also in cludes tips and information which can help protect you and your family Conforms to UL Std 217 Single Station Smo...

Page 2: ...ure their lives and properties l SMOKE ALARMS CANNOT DETECT FIRES IF THE SMOKE DOES NOT REACH THEM Smoke from fires may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the alarm One alarm should be installed inside each bedroom or sleeping area Do not obstruct airflow around the smoke alarm or place in areas of obstructed airflow l BEAWARE OF VARIOUS SITUATIONSAGAINST WHICH THE SMOKEALARM MAY NOT BE EFF...

Page 3: ... 4 in 102 mm vertically to the peak Sloped Ceilings Shed Ceilings Smoke alarms or smoke detectors mounted on a sloped ceiling having a rise greater than 1 ft in 8 ft 1 m in 8 m horizontally shall be located within 36 in 914 mm of the high side of the ceiling but not closer than 4 in 102 mm from the adjoining wall surface Tray Shaped Ceilings Smoke Alarms or smoke detectors shall be installed on th...

Page 4: ...ed battery cannot be replaced Failure to properly install and activate this alarm will prevent proper operation of this alarm and will prevent its response to fire hazards Test the alarm following installation and weekly thereafter The built in test switch accurately tests the alarm operation as required by ANSI UL217 Standards for Safety If at any time you test the alarm and it does not perform a...

Page 5: ...t button should sound the alarm immediately after it is pressed There are special conditions that when you press the Test Silence button you will experience a delay of approx 10 15 seconds before the alarm sounds This delay occurs if the Test Silence button is pressed during a self diagnostic period This may occur after initial power up Retest after 10 15 seconds ALARM ORIGINATION The QUICK FIND f...

Page 6: ...e alarm DO NOT paint the alarm Doing so may permanently damage the alarm and interfere with alarm s ability to sense smoke The outside can be wiped with a damp cloth DO NOT use any household cleaning agents solvents or sprays including compressed gas dusters or any other chemical on or near your alarm DO NOT disassemble or attempt to clean inside the alarm This alarm contains no serviceable parts ...

Page 7: ... is located in the mounting bracket of the alarm See Figure2 3 Use a small flat blade tool to remove the deactivation key breakaway from the mounting bracket 4 Push tip of key into the deactivation slot keyhole outline on label and insert fully 5 Turn key clockwise to the off position slowly until you feel the switch actuate and the key stops turning 6 This will discharge the alarm battery and sto...

Page 8: ...rm 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 ...

Page 9: ...THIS PRODUCT CONFORMS TO UL STANDARD 217 FOR SAFETY 3 Beeps 2 second pause Repeat Blinks On in sync with Horn If hazard is identified please take all precautions if an alarm sounds by calling an Emergency Service and getting out of the home 3 Beeps 2 second pause Repeat Silence Feature is activated by pressing and releasing the Test Silence button on the initiating alarm while in alarm condition S...

Page 10: ...pplied with this 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 warr...

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