Installation Guide

NOTE:IftheTestbuttonispressedandheldduringtheSilencemode,thesmokealarmwillbe
testednormally.UponthereleaseoftheTestbutton,theSilencemodewillberestarted.
Before using the alarm Silence Feature, identify the source of smoke and be certain that
safe conditions exist.
Clean the smoke alarm at least once a monthtoremovedust,dirt,insectsordebris.Usinga
softbrushorwandattachmenttoavacuumcleaner,vacuumallsidesandcoverofsmokealarm.
Besurealltheventsarefreeofdebris.
Ifthesmokealarmisfalsealarmingandcannotberestoredtonormaloperation,thesmokealarm
shouldbereplaced.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Thesmokealarmusesa9Voltbattery.Thebatteryshouldlastforatleastoneyearundernormal
operatingconditions.Thesmokealarmhasalowbatteryindicator,anaudiblebeeporchirp.It
willoperateatapprox.40secondintervalsforaminimumof7days.Whenthisindicationoccurs,
replace the battery with anAlkaline type (Energizer #522, Duracell #MN1604) or Lithium type
(Ultralife U9VL-J) from your local retailer.
LITHIUM Battery Models only-TheLITHIUMbatteryiswarrantedtolastfor10yearsundernormal
operatingconditions.ReplacethebatterywithonlyLITHIUMtype:(ULTRALIFE:U9VL-J).
Removethebattery.Whileobservingpolarity,pushthereplacementbatteryintothebatterytray
until it is held securely in place.
Test the smoke alarm by pushing the TEST button onthe smoke alarm cover until the alarm
sounds, then release.
REPAIRS AND SERVICES
Thissmokealarmcontainslessthan1microcurie(37kilobecquerel)ofAmericium241,aradioactive
material. The distribution of these ionization-type smoke alarms is licensed by the U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission; the consumer is exempt from any licensing or requirements. If the
smoke alarm is defective in any way, do not tamper with the smoke alarm. Return the smoke alarm
forservicing.(Seewarrantyforinstructionsorin-warrantyreturns.)Therewillbeaservicecharge
for repairing out of warranty smoke alarms.
DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE
BASICS OF ESCAPE PLAN
o Makeaoorplanindicatingalldoorsandwindowsandatleasttwoescaperoutesfromeachroom.
Second story windows may need a rope or chain ladder.
o Haveafamilymeetinganddiscussyourescapeplan,showingeveryonewhattodoincaseofre.
o Determineaplaceoutsideyourhomewhereallofyoucanmeetifareoccurs.
o Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train them to leave your home when
they hear the sound.
o Identifychildren'sbedroomswithredstickersplacedintheupperleftcornerofthewindows.They
areavailablefromyourlocalredepartment.
o Practicearedrillatleasteverysixmonths.Practiceallowsyoutotestyourplanbeforeanemergency.
Youmaynotbeabletoreachyourchildren.Itisimportanttheyknowwhattodo!
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS
o Leaveimmediatelybyyourplanofescape.Everysecondcounts,sodon'twastetimegettingdressed
orpickingupvaluables.
o Inleaving,don'topenanyinsidedoorwithoutrstfeelingitssurface.Ifhot,orifyouseesmoke
seeping through cracks, don't open that door!Instead,useyouralternateexit.Ifinsidedooris
cool,placeyourshoulderagainstit,openitslightlyandbereadytoslamitshutifheatandsmoke
rush in.
o Stayclosetotheoorifairissmoky.Breatheshallowlythroughacloth,wetifpossible.
o Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there.
o Calltheredepartmentfromyourneighbor'shome–not from yours!
o Don'treturntoyourhomeuntilreofcialssaythatitisallrighttodoso.
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