7. Operation and Testing
NOTE:
For your convenience, after pushing the test button, there is a
5 second delay before the loud test pattern begins. This delay allows you
time to move and look away from the direct strobe flash (very bright),
and avoid ear discomfort.
The unit will then emit three long alarm beeps, followed by the voice
message “Fire! Feu!” and a series of strobe flashes. Alarm, voice, and
strobe will activate if the electronic circuitry, horn, speaker, and battery
are working. If the alarm, voice, or strobe do not activate, the unit must
be replaced.
Weekly testing is required to ensure proper operation
. Erratic
or low volume sound (or no sound), or no strobe activation from your
alarm may indicate a defective alarm and it should be returned for
service. See Discharging / Killing The Battery section to determine how to
prepare the unit for shipment or disposal.
WARNING: 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 and CO Alarm Memory
If an alarm experiences a smoke or CO alarm event, and then stops
alarming, the red LED will blink once every 16 seconds to alert you that
this unit has previously alarmed. Pressing and releasing the Test/Hush
button will clear the alarm memory and return the alarm to normal
operation mode.
Ambient Light Sensing
During low light ambient conditions, the green LED will reduce in
brightness and intensity. The unit samples the ambient light conditions
of the alarm’s location and, if possible, determines a Night / Day cycle. A
valid Night / Day cycle will inhibit Low Battery chirps at night. It will also
inhibit End of Unit Life chirps at night if the unit is within the first 30
days of the End of Unit Life period. After 30 days, the chirps will not be
inhibited.
WARNING - REPLACE ALARM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHEN IN
END OF UNIT LIFE OR LOW BATTERY MODE.
If the unit cannot determine a valid Night / Day cycle because the unit
is located in either a constantly dark or lighted location, Low Battery
and End of Unit Life chirps will not be inhibited. If the unit is moved
to a location that is not constantly dark or lighted, it will determine a
Night / Day cycle because the unit continuously samples ambient light
conditions.
