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Operation:
Testing
Test the unit weekly to ensure proper operation by pressing
the test button. this will sound the alarm if the electronic
circuitry, horn, and battery are working properly. If no alarm
sounds, the battery may be depleted or another problem, refer
to “Trouble shooting” section for a solution.
DO NOT
use an open flame to test your alarm, you could
damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a
structure fire.
CAUTION:
Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm,
Always stand an arms-length away from the unit when
testing. Test the alarm weekly to ensure proper operation.
Erratic or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a
defective alarm. Refer to “Trouble shooting” section for a
solution.
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.
LED indicators
This smoke alarm is equipped with red LED indicators.
Standby Condition
: The red LED will flash every 40
seconds to indicate that the smoke alarm is operating
properly.
Alarm Condition
: When the alarm senses products of
combustion and goes into alarm, the red LED will flash
rapidly (one flash per second).The rapid flashing LED and
pulsating alarm will continue until the air is cleared or the
test button is released.
Silence Condition:
The red LED will flash every 8 seconds
as long as the alarm is in Hush mode.
Low battery trouble indication:
An intermittent “chirp”
accompanied by a red LED flash every 40 seconds indicates
a low battery, you may press the test button to silence the
trouble indication for 10 hours, but it will reset automatically
after 10 hours. During this condition the unit will continue to
operate normally and detect smoke and sound an alarm. This
action only temporarily silences the chirp.
NOTE:
As the battery in this unit is not replaceable, a low
battery signal is an indication of end of life. Therefore the
alarm MUST be replaced as soon as possible!
Fault indication:
This chirp will occur between the flashes
of the red LED indicator light.
Battery discharge Condition:
The red LED will always
light ( This is another red LED of other position).
NOTE
:
When the unit chirps once every 40 seconds,
pressing the test button temporarily silences this warning
tone for 10 hours
,
Refer to “Trouble shooting” section for
solutions, if the fault signal reactivates,
you MUST replace
the unit with a new alarm at once
or contact you retailer
during warranty.
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, indicating a low battery information).
Alarm silence
When the alarm sounds check for a fire first, After verifying
that it is not a fire the alarm can be silenced by pushing the
test button This will silence the alarm for approx 10 minutes.
The red LED will flash once every 8 seconds indicating the
smoke alarm is in the silence mode. Smoke alarms are
designed to minimize nuisance alarms, but combustion
particles from cooking may set off the alarm if the alarm is
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