Activate and deactivate the device
The device is deactivated by default before leaving the factory. Before the
device can be used normally, the product must be activated.
Activate
: Press the test button over 10 seconds until the red LED indicator lights
up. After you release the test button the smoke detector is activated and can
be used.
Deactivate
: Press the test button over 10 seconds until the red LED indicator
blinks twice. After you release the test button the smoke detector is
deactivated and cannot be used.
Test your alarm
Test the unit to ensure proper operation by pressing the cover. The alarm will
sound if the unit is working well. If there is no sound, refer to the
“Trouble
shooting”
section.
CAUTION:
1.
DO NOT test your smoke detector using an open flame. This may
damage the smoke alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a
structural fire.
2.
DO NOT stand close to the smoke detector when the alarm is sounding.
Exposure at close range may be harmful to your ears.
3.
Monthly test: test this smoke detector once a month.
LED Indicators
1.
Normal status: Green LED Flashes once every 60 seconds.
2.
Test status: Red LED flashes once every second.
3.
Hush/Silence mode: Red LED flashes once every 8 seconds.
4.
Low battery status: Red LED flashes once every 60 seconds and 1 beep
every 60 seconds.
5.
Fault status: the alarm will beep every 40 seconds.
Silence Mode
When the smoke detector is going off you can push the test button to pause it
for approx. 10 minutes. During this silence mode the red LED will flash once
every 8 second. The silence feature is only to be used when the source of the
alarm is known and safe. The smoke detector will automatically reset after
approximately 10 minutes.
CAUTION
:
Before using the smoke detectors silence mode, identify the source of the
smoke and be certain a safe condition exists.
Maintenance and Cleaning
There are a few simple steps you need do to keep it working properly:
1.
Test the smoke detector once a month.
2.
Do not paint the smoke detector. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with
the sensor’s ability to detect smoke.
3.
Never attempt to disassemble the smoke detector to clean inside. This will
damage the alarm.
4.
Clean the smoke detector at least once a month to remove dust, dirt or
debris. Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush and vacuum all sides and
covers of the smoke detector.
