Installation Guide

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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longbeepsfollowedbyatwosecondpauseandthencontinuallyrepeats.
READY/ACTIVE CONDITION:TheredLEDblinksononceapprox.every40-45secondstoindicate
the alarm is properly functioning.
ALARM CONDITION:TheredLEDblinksononceapprox.everysecondandthealarmemitsa
loud, pulsating alarm sound.
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resrst.Ifareisdiscovered,getoutandcallthere
department.Ifnore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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 pushing the Test 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.
RV INSTALLATION
WARNING: TEST SMOKE ALARM OPERATION AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN STORAGE,
BEFORE EACH TRIP AND AT LEAST ONCE PER WEEK DURING USE. An identical marking is
tobeprovidedbytherecreationalvehiclemanufacturerthatshallbepermanentandlocatedvisibly,
within 24 inches (610mm) of the smoke alarm.
ALARM ORIGINATION: The QUICK FIND
®
feature will allow you to immediately locate the
originating alarm (once the alarm has stopped sounding). To initiate QUICK FIND
®
, press the
Test/Silencebuttononeachalarm.Afterreleasingthebutton,theoriginatingalarmwillcontinue
tosoundforapprox.60seconds.Inanon-interconnectedinstallation,itisnecessarytotesteach
alarm to determine the originating alarm.
RESET: To reset the QUICK FIND
®
Alarm Origination Mode - Hold the Test/Silence button
for approx. 10 seconds, or temporarily remove (and then replace) the battery. This will clear
alarm origination indicator.
If you choose to use an aerosol smoke product to test the smoke alarm, be certain to use
one that has been Listed to Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Safety Standards and use it
only as directed. Use of non-UL Listed products or improper use of UL Listed products may
affect the smoke alarm's sensitivity.
NUISANCE ALARM SILENCE FEATURE: Thisfeatureistobeusedonlywhenaknownalarm
condition, such as smoke from cooking, activates the smoke alarm. The smoke alarm Silence Feature
isactivatedbypushingandreleasingtheSilencebuttononthesmokealarmcoverwhileinalarm
condition.ThesmokealarmwillautomaticallyreducesensitivityandtheredLEDwillblinkonapprox.
every 10 seconds to indicate the alarm is in the Silence mode. The smoke alarm will gradually
regainnormalsensitivityandsoundthealarmifparticlesofcombustionarestillpresent.The8-12
minuteSilencefeaturemaybeusedrepeatedlyuntiltheairhascleared,bypushingandreleasing
theSilencebuttonagain.Resettingthesmokealarmafteranuisancealarmisrecommended.
NEVER use an open ame of any kind to test this smoke alarm. You might accidentally
damage or set re to the smoke alarm or to your home. The built-in test switch accurately
tests the smoke alarm's operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL).