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OPERATION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
OPERATION:
The smoke alarm is operating once the battery power is connected by removing the
pull-tab. When products of combustion are sensed, the alarm sounds a loud alarm which continues
until the air is cleared.
This alarm incorporates the NFPA recognized horn signal for evacuation. During alarm mode, the
horn produces three beeps followed by a two second pause and then continually repeats.
READY/ACTIVE CONDITION:
The red LED blinks on once approx. every 2 minutes to indicate
the alarm is properly functioning.
ALARM CONDITION:
The alarm emits a loud, pulsating alarm sound and the red LED blinks on
in sync with horn.
NUISANCE ALARMS:
The smoke alarm is designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Smoking will
not normally set off the alarm unless smoke is blown directly into the smoke alarm. Combustion
particles from cooking may set off the alarm if the smoke alarm is located close to the kitchen cooking
surface. Large quantities of combustion particles are generated from spills or broiling.
If the smoke alarm does sound, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered, get out and call the fire
department. If no fire is present, check to see if one of the reasons listed above may have caused
the alarm. Use the Silence Feature if it is a nuisance alarm, or reset the alarm by pressing and
holding the Test/Silence button for ten seconds. Refer to RESET below.
NOTE:
It is best to "reset" the alarms before initial test is performed. See below for Reset
procedures.
TESTING:
Test by pressing the Test/Silence button on the smoke alarm cover until the alarm
sounds, then release. The alarm sounds if all electronic circuitry, horn and battery are working. If
no alarm sounds, the alarm may have a power supply failure.
Test the smoke alarm weekly to
assure proper operation. IMPORTANT:
Under normal conditions, the test button should sound
the alarm immediately after it is pressed. There are special conditions that, when you press the
Test/Silence button, you will experience a delay of approx. 10-15 seconds before the alarm sounds.
This delay occurs if the Test/Silence button is pressed during a self-diagnostic period. This may
occur after initial power up. Retest after 10-15 seconds.
NOTE:
Actuation of the test button must be by use of a person’s finger or thumb. Use of any other
instrument is strictly prohibited.
2. Insert the pin into the hole in the side of the alarm after the alarm has been installed on the
mounting plate. Refer to the diagram below for correct placement.
TO DEACTIVATE THE LOCKING FEATURES:
To remove the smoke alarm for cleaning or servicing,
you must first remove the locking pin, if it has been installed.
1. Use long nose pliers to pull the locking pin out of the hole.
2. It is now possible to remove the smoke alarm.
OPTIONAL TAMPER RESISTANT FEATURE:
The tamper resistant locking feature for this model
deters someone from removing the alarm from the mounting bracket. The breakaway locking pin
is clearly marked and molded into the mounting bracket. Refer to Figure 1.
TO ACTIVATE THE ALARM LOCKING FEATURE:
Do not activate the locking feature until you
have activated the battery, mounted the smoke alarm to the bracket and tested the smoke alarm.
Refer to OPERATION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE instructions on Page 5.
Failure to properly install and activate this alarm will prevent proper operation of this alarm
and will prevent its response to fire hazards.
Test the alarm following installation and weekly thereafter. The built-in test switch accurately tests
the alarm operation as required by ANSI/UL217 Standards for Safety. If, at any time, you test the
alarm and it does not perform as described, replace it immediately.
CAUTION:
Due to the loudness
of the alarm, we suggest that you place your fingers over the sounder opening while testing your
alarm. Continuous exposure to the high sound level of this alarm over an extended period of time
may cause hearing loss.
1. Detach the breakaway alarm locking pin from the mounting bracket.
FIGURE 1
ALARM/BRACKET
LOCKING PIN
INSERT ALARM
LOCKING PIN HERE
(optional)
