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IF THIS SMOKE ALARM GOES INTO ALARM
Responding To An Alarm
During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
If the unit alarms
and you are not absolutely certain of the source of the smoke, get everyone out of the house immediately. Stay calm and
follow your family escape plan. Stay as low to the ground as possible, and cover your mouth with a damp cloth. Never
open a door before testing it to see if it is hot. Call the Fire Department from outside, and give them your address, then
name. Read “What To Do In Case Of Fire” for more information.
If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a fire—cooking smoke or an extremely dusty
furnace, for example—use the silence feature to quiet the alarm, then open a nearby window or door and fan the smoke
away from the unit. This will silence the alarm, and once the smoke clears the unit will reset automatically.
Using the Silence Feature
The silence feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several minutes. To use this feature, press the “Push to
Silence” button on the cover. The alarm will “chirp” about once a minute (for up to 15 minutes) to remind you the alarm
has been silenced. The “chirping” will stop when the unit returns to normal operation.
IF YOUR SMOKE ALARM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY
IMPORTANT!
Smoke alarms may not operate properly because of dead, missing or weak batteries, a build-up of dirt, dust or
grease on the smoke alarm cover, or installation in an improper location. Clean the smoke alarm as described in
“Regular Maintenance,” and install a fresh battery, then test the smoke alarm again. If it fails to test properly when you
use the test button, or if the problem persists, replace the smoke alarm immediately.
If the smoke alarm is still not operating properly, and it is still under warranty, send it, shipping prepaid to:
BRK Brands, Inc., Attn.: Consumer Affairs, 3920 Enterprise Court, Aurora, IL 60504-8132. Enclose a note in the package
describing what is wrong with the unit.
10-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Coverage:
BRK Brands, Inc. warrants its enclosed smoke alarm to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use for a period of ten years from the date of purchase. During the first year after the date of purchase,
BRK Brands, Inc. will replace any defective smoke alarm without charge. During the next nine years, BRK Brands, Inc.
will replace any defective smoke alarm at a charge to you not to exceed BRK Brands, Inc.’s cost. This is your exclusive
warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the
original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. Dealers, service centers, or retail stores
selling this product do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty. In new
construction, if your smoke alarms were installed by a contractor, this warranty is valid for the homeowner at the time of
installation from the date of original installation and is not transferable.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of
the product, use on improper voltage, current or battery, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or
alteration by anyone other than BRK Brands, Inc. Further, the warranty does not cover acts of God, such as fire, flood,
hurricanes and tornadoes.
BRK Brands, Inc. shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or
implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose is limited in duration for 10 years. Some states, provinces, or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights that vary from state to state, or province to province.
Service:
Units under warranty and in need of repair should be returned, shipping prepaid, to BRK Brands, Inc., Attn.:
Consumer Affairs, 3920 Enterprise Court, Aurora, IL 60504-8132.
Warranty:
BRK Brands, Inc. makes no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or
fitness for any particular purpose, with respect to the battery.
Problem...
You should...
Smoke alarm alarms when
no smoke is visible.
•
Clean the smoke alarm. (See “Regular Maintenance.”)
•
Check the location of the smoke alarm.
(See “Where To Install Smoke Alarms.”)
You experience frequent unwanted alarms
(like in response to cooking smoke).
•
Check the location of the smoke alarm.
(See “Where To Install Smoke Alarms.”)
Smoke alarm “chirps” intermittently.
•
Check that the battery is installed correctly and is
working properly. (See “How to Install This Smoke
Alarm” and “Weekly Testing.”)
•
Check the location of the smoke alarm.
(See “Where To Install Smoke Alarms.”)
•
Clean the smoke alarm. (See “Regular Maintenance.”)
Smoke alarm “chirps” about once a minute.
•
Replace the battery. (See “Regular Maintenance.”)
Alarm horn doesn’t sound during testing.
•
Check that the battery is installed correctly and is work-
ing properly. (See “How to Install This Smoke Alarm”
and “Weekly Testing.”)
Alarm horn will not silence when you
push the Silence button
•
Do not ignore the alarm!
Smoke present may be too
dense, indicating an emergency situation
Alarm doesn’t sound when trying the
Remote Flashlight Test Feature
•
Make sure your flashlight has a strong enough beam.
This feature works best on flat ceilings. If you have a
peaked or gabled ceiling, you may have to use the test
button manually. See “Weekly Testing.”
WARNING
!
•
If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you of a potentially dangerous
situation that requires your immediate attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm
may result in injury or death. If the unit alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the
source of the smoke, get everyone out of the house immediately.
WARNING
!
•
Never remove the batteries from a battery operated smoke alarm to stop an unwanted alarm
(caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Removing the batteries disables the alarm so it cannot
sense smoke, and removes your protection. Instead use the silence feature, then open a
window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.
WARNING
!
The silence feature does not disable the unit—it makes it temporarily less sensitive to smoke. For
your safety, if smoke around the unit is dense enough to suggest a potentially dangerous situation,
it will stay in alarm, or may re-alarm quickly. If you do not know the source of the smoke, do not
assume it is an unwanted alarm. Not responding to an alarm can result in property loss, injury or
WARNING
!
Do not try to fix the unit yourself—this will void your warranty!
