temporarily desensitizing the alarm circuit for approximately 8
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 desensitized by pushing the “HUSH” button on the
smoke alarm cover. If the smoke is not too dense, the alarm will
silence immediately and the red LED will flash every 10 seconds for
approximately 8 minutes. This indicates that the alarm is in a tem-
porarily desensitized condition. The smoke alarm will automatically
reset after approximately 8 minutes, and sound the alarm if smoke
is still present. The “HUSH” feature can be used repeatedly until
the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm.
NOte: deNSe SmOke WIll OVeRRIde tHe HUSH CONtROl
FeAtURe ANd SOUNd A CONtINUOUS AlARm.
CAUtION: BeFORe USING tHe AlARm HUSH FeAtURe,
IdeNtIFY tHe SOURCe OF tHe SmOke ANd Be CeRtAIN
A SAFe CONdItION eXIStS.
FLASHING LED LIGHT: This smoke alarm is equipped with a flash-
ing red indicator light. The light will flash every 40-45 seconds to
indicate that the smoke alarm is receiving power.
SMOKE SENSING CHAMBER OPERATION: This alarm will “chirp”
if any of the components in the smoke sensing chamber fail. This
chirp will occur between the flashes of the red LED indicator light.
(If the chirp occurs at the same time as the red LED flash, see sec-
tion 6 for low battery information.)
TESTING: Test by pushing the test button on the cover and hold-
ing it down for a minimum of 5 seconds. This will sound the alarm
if the electronic circuitry, horn, and battery are working. If no
alarm sounds, the unit has defective batteries 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.
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 (see
section 12).
NOte: WeeklY teStING IS ReQUIRed.
5. NUISANCE ALARMS
Smoke alarms are designed to minimize 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
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