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Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment
in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A smoke alarm installed in each separate
sleeping area (in the vicinity of, but outside of, the bedrooms); and, as appropriate, heat
or smoke alarms in living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms,
closets, utility storage rooms, basements and attached garages. Test the alarms weekly to
assure proper operation.
HOW TO INSTALL
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before using this product.
CAUTION: This smoke alarm is sealed. The cover is not removable.
1. A mounting bracket is provided on the back of the alarm. Remove the mounting bracket from
the back of the alarm by holding the mounting bracket and twisting the alarm in the direction
indicated by the “TWIST TO REMOVE” arrow on the side of the alarm base.
2. Attach the mounting bracket in the proper location on the wall or ceiling (screws and anchors
provided.
3. Activate the Permanent Power battery feature by removing and discarding the battery pull tab.
The alarm will sound one long beep to confirm it is powered up. Once activated, the alarm
cannot be turned off without permanent deactivation. The alarm will remain on for the next ten
years (under normal operating conditions).
4. Press and release the Test/Silence button. The alarm will sound 3 beeps and the red smoke
LED will blink in sync with the cycle of 3 beeps and turn off.
5. Push and twist the alarm clockwise onto the mounting bracket.
6. The red LED will blink on approx. every 2 minutes to indicate proper operation.
7. Refer to Locking/Tamper feature to utilize the optional tamper resistant feature.
8. Test the alarm again after it is mounted to ensure proper operation.
This alarm will not work until it is activated and properly installed. This alarm
should be tested immediately after installation and then tested weekly after
that. If the alarm ever fails to test correctly, have it replaced immediately. If
the alarm is not working properly, it cannot alert you to a problem. This alarm
must have battery power to operate. If the battery is dead, the alarm cannot
operate. The sealed battery cannot be replaced.
AVOID THESE LOCATIONS
• the garage – products of combustion are produced when you start your vehicle.
• near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs (kitchens, near furnaces, gas hot
water heaters). Use smoke alarms with IoPHIC
®
or photoelectric sensors, or smoke alarms with Silence
Feature for these areas.
• in areas with high humidity, like bathrooms or areas near dishwashers or washing machines. Install at
least 3 feet (0.9 meters) away from these areas.
• in areas of turbulent air such as air returns or heating and cooling supply vents, smoke alarms shall
not be located where airflow prevents smoke from reaching the alarms.
• in extremely dusty, dirty or insect-infested areas. Loose particles interfere with smoke alarm
operation.
• in areas where temperature may fall below 40
0
F (4.4
0
C) or rise above 100
0
F (37.8
0
C).
• Humidity operating range is up to 95% RH non-condensing
• closer than 1 foot (0.3m) from fluorescent lights, electrical "noise" and flickering may affect the alarm's
operation.
• closer than 3 feet (0.9m) horizontal path from the tip of the blade of a ceiling suspended (paddle) fan.
• on a poorly insulated ceiling or exterior wall (mount smoke alarm on an inside wall).
This alarm will not operate until the long beep is heard immediately after removing the pull tab.
Press and release the test button. If the alarm sounds, it has been effectively activated.
If the alarm does not sound after pressing the test button, the alarm is not activated and will not
provide protection.
