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TESTING
Test by pushing the Test/Hush button on the cover and holding it down for a
minimum of 1 second (or until the alarm sounds).
Note:
the first test sequence will
be at a lower volume.
Holding the Hush/Test button for longer than 5 seconds will result in the full 85
decibel sound output. This will sound the alarm if the electronic circuitry, horn, and
battery are working. If no alarm sounds, the unit has a defective battery or other
failure.
DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm, you could damage the
alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a structure fire.
SMOKE SENSING CHAMBER OPERATION:
This alarm will "chirp" every 30 seconds
(with red LED flash at the same time) if it detects a problem with the smoke
sensing chamber.
NOTE:
WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED. TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE
PROPER OPERATION. Erratic or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate
a defective alarm, and it should be returned for service.
OPERATION:
The smoke alarm is operating once the alarm is activated (see "Activating the
Alarm") and testing is complete. When products of combustion are sensed, the
unit sounds a loud 85 db pulsating alarm until the air is cleared. If there is any
question as to the cause of the alarm, it should be assumed that the alarm is due
to an actual fire and the dwelling should be evacuated immediately.
HUSH CONTROL:
NOTE:
Hush control and Test button are a single button. The Hush feature has
the capability of temporarily desensitising the alarm circuit for approximately 10
minutes. This feature is to be used only when a known alarm condition, such as
smoke from cooking, activates the alarm.
The smoke alarm is desensitised by pushing the Hush/Test button on the smoke
alarm cover. The alarm will silence immediately, and the LED will flash every
10 seconds to signal that the alarm is in Hush mode. The smoke alarm will
automatically reset after approximately 10 minutes.
Operation
