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sent, the alarm will sound again. The alarm silencer (silence mode) can be repeated until the air has been
cleared of the condition causing the alarm.
CAUTION:
Before using the alarm silence (silence), identify the source of the smoke and be certain a safe
condition exists.
DANGER:
If the alarm sounds and it is not being tested, it means the unit is sensing smoke.
THE SOUND OF
THE ALARM REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND ACTION.
Low Battery status:
An intermittent "chirp" accompanied by a flashing red LED indicates once every 50 seconds indicating that
the batteries have reached a low voltage. In order to avoid noise to disturb your sleep, pressing the test
button temporarily silences this warning tone for 10 hours. After the 10 hours it will again prompt you to
replace the batteries.
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS:
1.
Alert small children in the home to quickly follow the family escape plan.
2.
Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don’t waste time getting dressed or
picking up valuables.
3.
In leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling its surface. If
it is hot or if you see smoke
seeping through cracks, don’t open that door! Instead, use your alternate exit. If the inside of the door is
cool, place your shoulder against it, open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke rush in.
4.
Stay close to the floor if the air is smoky. Breathe shallowly through a cloth, wet if possible.
5.
Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there.
6.
Call the fire department from your neighbor’s home
-not from yours!
7.
Don’t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is all right to do so.
8.
There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect against fire. For instance:
a) Smoking in bed
b) Leaving children home alone
c) Cleaning with flammable liquids, such as gasoline
Note:
These guidelines will assist you in the event of a fire. However, to reduce the chance that fires will
start, practice fire safety rules and prevent hazardous situations.
Trouble shooting:
DO NOT disconnect batteries to quiet an unwanted alarm.
This will remove your protection. Fan the air or
open a window to remove smoke or dust.
Problem
Cause and Remedy
Smoke alarm does not sound
when tested.
1.
Activate the smoke alarm before installation.
2.
Clean the smoke alarm. Please refer to the section
“maintenance and
clean
ing”
.
3.
If problems persist and the unit is still under warranty, you can return
to your retailer. If the unit is out of warranty, please replace it with a
new alarm.
Smoke alarm beeps with the red
LED flashing about once every
50 seconds
The batteries are depleted, please replace them.
Smoke alarm chirp occurs every
50 seconds (and alarm goes into
fault mode)
Clean the smoke alarm.
Please refer to the section “maintenance and
cleaning”.
Replace smoke alarm if the problem persists.
