Operation
Hush® Control Feature
Smoke alarms are designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if the alarm is located close to the cooking area. Large quantities of combustible particles are generated from spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood that vents to the outside
The Hush® feature has the capability of temporarily desensitizing the smoke alarm circuit for about 8 minutes. This feature is to be used only when a known alarm condition, such as smoke from cooking, activates the alarm.
If the 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 in Locations to Avoid may have caused the alarm.
The smoke alarm is desensitized by pushing the Hush® button on the smoke alarm cover. If the smoke is not too dense, the alarm will silence immediately and the red LED will flash every 2 seconds for approximately 8 minutes. This indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily desensitized condition. The smoke alarm will automatically reset after approximately 8 minutes. If after this period particles of combustion are still present, the alarm will sound again.
The Hush® feature can be used repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm. Pushing the Test button on the alarm will end the Hush® period.
NOTE: Dense smoke will override the Hush® control feature and sound a continuous alarm.
CAUTION: Before using the alarm Hush® feature, identify the source of the smoke and be certain a safe condition exists.
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