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WARNING: DO NOT TEST WITH FLAME
This can set fire to the Alarm and damage the house
We do not recommend testing with smoke or heat as the results can be misleading unless
special apparatus is used.
(iii) Check for any sign of
contamination
such as cobwebs or dust and clean the Alarm as
described in the “
CLEANING YOUR ALARM
” section, if necessary.
(iv)
Interconnected Alarms only -
Test the first unit by pressing the test button for 10
seconds. All the Alarms should sound within 10 seconds of the first horn sounding. After
releasing the test button, the local horn will stop sounding immediately and the
interconnected Alarms will be heard sounding in the distance for a further 3 seconds. The
red light on the first Alarm only will flash about twice a second. Check all the other Alarms
similarly in turn.
(v) Check the functioning of the
mains battery back-up
directly
after installation
and then
at least yearly
as follows:
- Turn off the mains power at the distribution board and check that the green indicator light
is extinguished.
- Press the Test/Hush button for up to 10 seconds and ensure the horn sounds loudly.
- Monitor the Alarm over a 3 minute period for any beeps.
Turn on the mains supply at the distribution board only if the Alarm passes the above test.
If the Alarm is beeping
The Alarm automatically monitors the battery every 48 seconds to ensure that it is satisfactory.
If it is depleted it will give a short beep with an amber light flash every 48 seconds.
