Use and Care Manual
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FCC PART 15 RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications, However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION (AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHAL)
"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 heat or smoke detectors in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace
rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basements and attached garages.
THIS PRODUCT IS LISTED TO UL STANDARD FOR SAFETY,
UL217 BY UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC.
Blinks On once
approx every
40-45 seconds
Condition: DC Power is present.
Recommendation: None, alarm is operating properly.
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
Silent
Blinks On
approx every
2 seconds
Condition: Nuisance Alarm.
Recommendation: If there is no hazard present, verify the alarm is mounted in the
correct location (see User's Manual, "AVOID THESE LOCATIONS" section). Reset alarm
as instructed below.
3 Beeps,
2 second pause,
Repeat
Blinks On
approx every
2 seconds
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.
Blinks On once
approx every
40-45 seconds
(normal operation
mode) or Blinks on
once approx every
10 seconds
(silence mode)
Condition: One alarm has sensed smoke.
Recommendation: QUICK FIND
®
Alarm Origination - The QUICK FIND
®
feature will
allow you to immediately locate the originating alarm (once the alarms have stopped
sounding). To initiate QUICK FIND
®
, press the Test/Silence button on any 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.
Blinks On once
approx every
40-45 seconds
Condition: Alarm needs to be reset due to varying conditions/previous alarms.
Recommendation: To Reset the Alarm, hold the Test/Silence button for approx 10 seconds
or temporarily remove (and then replace) the battery. This will clear alarm origination.
Reset alarm after every alarm event.
Silent
1 Chirp
approx every
40 seconds
Condition: Low Battery
Recommendation: Check to make sure the battery activation pull tab has been completely
removed, battery polarity is correct and the battery terminals are making contact with the
smoke alarm contacts in the battery drawer. If chirp continues, replace the 9V battery
(see User's Manual for recommended battery types).
3 Beeps,
2 second pause,
Repeat
Silent
(alarmed
previously)
CONDITION / RECOMMENDATION
HORN RED LED
Blinks On once
approx every
40-45 seconds
(normal operation
mode) or Blinks on
once approx every
10 seconds
(silence mode)
AUDIBLE & VISUAL SIGNALS
Blinks On once
approx every
40-45 seconds
1 Beep
approx every
60 seconds
Condition: End-of-Service Life alarm.
Recommendation: Replace alarm immediately. It wil not detect smoke in this condition.
Blinks On
approx every
2 seconds
Condition: Alarm has sensed smoke.
Recommendation: Silence Feature is activated by pressing and releasing the Test/Silence
button on the initiating/originating alarm while in alarm condition. Silence mode will last
for approx. 8-12 minutes with the red LED blinking once approx. every 10 seconds.
3 Beeps,
2 second pause,
Repeat