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Operating and Installation Instructions
Step 3: Testing the Alarm
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the
alarm, always stand an arms length away from the
unit when testing.
The test/reset button has four purposes. It tests the unit’s
electronics, resets the CO alarm, activates the HUSH
feature, and activates the Peak Level Memory Feature.
After installation, TEST THE UNIT’S ELECTRONICS by
pressing and releasing the test/reset button. A series of
beeps will sound, followed by the message “Fire! Fire!”
then another two series of beeps and the message
“WARNING! CARBON MONOXIDE!” followed by 4
additional short beeps.
Weekly testing is required! If at anytime it does not perform as
described, verify that the battery doesn’t need replacing. Clean
dust and other buildup off the unit. If it still doesn’t operate
properly call the Consumer Hotline at 1 (800) 880-6788.
HUSH
®
Control Feature
The HUSH
®
feature has the capability of temporarily
desensitizing the smoke 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. You can put your Smoke/CO Alarm in HUSH
®
mode
by pushing the test/reset button. If the smoke is not too
dense, the alarm will silence immediately, the unit will
verbally announce “HUSH MODE ACTIVATED! MODE HUSH
ACTIVÉ!”, and the green LED will flash every 2 seconds for
approximately 10 minutes. This indicates that the smoke
alarm is in a temporarily desensitized condition.
Your Smoke/CO Alarm will automatically reset after
approximately 10 minutes. When the unit returns to normal
operation after being in HUSH
®
mode, it will verbally
announce “HUSH MODE CANCELLED! MODE HUSH
ANNULÉ!”, and sound the alarm if smoke is still present.
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