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We recommend that your smoke alarm be tested at least once
a month, preferably every week. We particularly stress the need
for this check after re-occupation following a holiday etc.
The smoke alarm will sound for as long as the test button is
held in or there is smoke inside it. If the alarm does not sound
when the test button is pressed, check that the battery is
correctly connected or change the battery.
WARNING:
Do not test the alarm using naked flames, these can damaged the alarm
and are dangerous. We do not recommend that you test the alarm using smoke as
results can be misleading if the correct test equipment is not used. The test button
tests all the necessary functions of the smoke alarm.
To test the alarm’s radio system, the test button must be held in for at least
4–5 seconds (this prevents the pause function from activating). The test light will then
shine constantly for 40 seconds to indicate that radio transmissions are being sent.
After a while, the other smoke alarms in your system should begin to sound – but in
a different way. The alarm will stop sounding after 25–40 seconds. If you wish to
check the other alarms in your system, you will need to wait for at least 40 seconds.
The smoke alarm should be regularly (and always when changing the battery) cleaned
using a vacuum cleaner and soft brush and the housing can be wiped with a moist cloth.
9. Alarm signal guide
Signal
Meaning
Solution
1 beep every
minute.
Low battery
Change battery presently.
1 beep every
8 seconds.
Memory of triggered alarm.
Reset using the test button.
1 long beep
(always following a
change of battery).
A self-test of sensitivity and
operation has been performed
Everything is OK.
2 beeps (after test
button is pressed).
The alarm has been tested and
the pause function is activated.
Everything is OK.
3 beeps (after test
button is pressed).
Pause function is deactivated, i.e.
the alarm is in normal mode again.
Everything is OK.
3 beeps
Technical fault/malfunction.
Replace the battery and if
that does not help, send
the alarm in for a service.
4 beeps
Detection chamber dirty.
Clean the alarm by vacuuming
it or air blasting it.
