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9. Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Smoke alarm does not
sound when tested.
NOTE:
Push and hold
test button for at least
five (5) seconds while
testing!
1.
Check that AC power is turned on.
Green LED should be illuminated.
2.
Turn off power. Remove smoke alarm
from mounting plate and:
a.
check that connector plug is securely
attached.
b.
Check that battery is installed
correctly.
3.
Clean smoke alarm.
Smoke alarm beeps
about once every
40 seconds
Turn off AC power, replace battery and
Clean alarm. See
“Section 10 Battery
Replacement”
and
“Section 11 Cleaning
Your Alarm”
.
Smoke alarm sounds
unwanted alarms when
residents are cooking,
taking showers, etc.
1.
Hire an electrician to move smoke
alarm to a new location. See
“Section 3 Installation Instructions”
and
“Section 4 Locations to Avoid”
.
Interconnected smoke
alarms do not sound
when system is tested.
1.
Press and hold button for at least five
(5) seconds after the initiating unit
sounds.
2.
Turn off AC power or circuit breaker
and check the interconnect wiring.
See
“Section 5 Wiring instructions”
.
3 chirps every
40 seconds
1.
Before 10 years of operation: unit is in
fault mode. Contact customer service.
2.
After 10 years of operation: end of
life warning. Alarm must be replaced
(REPLACE IMMEDIATELY!)
NOTE:
Visit our website: www.garlandcables.com.au, if your alarm
does not seem to operate correctly.
