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SMOKE & FIRE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE

Table of Contents:

Page #

Smoke Alarm Limitations and Functions ................................. 2

Recommended Location of Alarms .......................................... 2

Avoid These Locations ............................................................ 3

Early Warning ......................................................................... 4

Locking/Tamper Feature .......................................................... 4

Mounting Instructions .............................................................. 4

Operation, Testing & Maintenance ........................................... 5

QUICK FIND

Alarm Originating Feature & Reset .................... 5

Cautions/Warnings .................................................................. 5

Silence Feature ....................................................................... 5

Battery Replacement .............................................................. 6

Develop and Practice a Plan of Escape ................................... 6

Operational Summary ............................................................. 8

Warranty ................................................................. Back Cover

MODEL 976, 976L

SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.

MODEL 1422, 1422L

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

This smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of a radioactive

element in the ionization chamber. Do not tamper with radioactive sealed

source or try to repair the smoke alarm yourself.

Summary of content (9 pages)

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SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. MODEL 976, 976L MODEL 1422, 1422L SMOKE & FIRE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS This smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of a radioactive element in the ionization chamber. Do not tamper with radioactive sealed source or try to repair the smoke alarm yourself. Table of Contents: Page # Smoke Alarm Limitations and Functions ................................. 2 Recommended Location of Alarms ..........................................
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SMOKE ALARM LIMITATIONS AND FUNCTIONS            There are three basic smoke alarm types: IoPhic® , Ionization and Photoelectric. IoPhic® is an ionization alarm containing a patent-pending Universal Smoke Sensing Technology.
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• Locate at least one smoke alarm on every floor level. • Locate a smoke alarm in any area where a smoker sleeps or where electrical appliances are operated in sleeping areas. • Smoke, heat and other combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally. Mounting the smoke alarm on the ceiling in the center of the room places it closest to all points in the room. Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary residential construction.
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• 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 400F (4.40C) or rise above 1000F (37.80C). closer than 1 foot (0.3m) from fluorescent lights, electrical "noise" and flickering may affect the alarm's operation. closer than 3 feet (0.
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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.
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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.
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NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION REQUIRED INFORMATION For your information, the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, reads as follows: "11.5.1 *Required Detection - Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for a specific type of occupancy, approved single and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) *In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms (2) *Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 6.
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OPERATIONAL SUMMARY ALARM AUDIBLE & VISUAL SIGNALS RED LED HORN CONDITION / RECOMMENDATION Silent Blinks On once approx every 40-45 seconds Condition: DC Power is present. Recommendation: None, alarm is operating properly. 3 Beeps, 2 second pause, Repeat Blinks On once approx every second Condition: Originating Smoke Alarm. Recommendation: If hazard is identified, please take all precautions if an alarm sounds by calling an Emergency Service and getting out of the home.
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THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY MODELS 976, 1422 MODELS 976L, 1422L UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC./USI ELECTRIC, INC. ("USI") warrants your USI product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase. This warranty shall not apply to any batteries used in the product or to any damage which may be caused by such batteries.