5.NUISANCE ALARMS
Smoke alarms are designed to minimise nuisance alarms. Cigarette smoke will not
normally set off the alarm, unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm.
Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if the alarm is located close
to the cooking area. Large quantities of combustible particles are generated from
spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood which vents to the outside
(non-recirculating type) will also help remove these combustible products from the
kitchen.
This model 10Y29 has a HUSH
TM
control that is extremely useful in areas prone to nui-
sance alarms. For more information refer to Section 4, OPERATION AND TESTING.
If the alarm does sound, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered, get out and call
the fire service. If no fire is present, check to see if one of the reasons listed in Section
2 may have caused the alarm.
6.MAINTENANCE
BATTERY ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION
NOTE: One Lithium-Ion battery, permanently sealed inside the alarm, powers this unit;
no battery installation or replacement is necessary for the life of the alarm.
WARNING! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ALARM FOR ANY REASON!
To activate the alarm, attach the alarm to the mounting bracket by rotating in the
direction of the arrows on the cover, see ACTIVATING ALARM in Section 3
(INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS).
This alarm has a low battery monitor circuit. which will cause the alarm to "chirp"
every 60 seconds (with a red LED flash every 30 seconds), for a minimum of 30 days,
at the end of the life of the alarm to indicate that the alarm needs replacement. Prior
to the low battery chirp the LED will flash twice every 30 seconds for a period of 30
days. The purpose of this is to alert the user that the alarm will be entering low-bat-
tery and allows the alarm to be changed at a time of convenience to the user (i.e.
chirping can be avoided during unsociable hours).
To deactivate the alarm remove the alarm from the mounting bracket by rotating the
alarm in the direction indicated by the arrows on the cover of the alarm.
NOTE: TAMPER RESIST FEATURE in Section 3 (INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS). Explains
how to remove alarm from base.
WARNING! DO NOT REMOVE THE ALARM UNTIL THE END OF THE ALARM
LIFE, WHEN A “CHIRP” IS HEARD EVERY 60 SECONDS.
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