REGULAR MAINTENANCE
This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible, but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly.
Use only the replacement batteries listed below. The unit may not operate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable batteries since they may not provide a constant charge.
•Test it at least once a week.
•Clean the Smoke Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the outside of the Smoke Alarm using your household vacuum’s soft brush attachment. Test the Smoke Alarm. Never use water, cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.
•If the Smoke Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace the unit immediately.
•Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Locations to Avoid for Smoke Alarms” for details.
•When the battery becomes weak, the Smoke Alarm unit will “chirp” about once a minute (the low battery warning). This low battery warning should last for 30 days, but you should replace the battery immediately to contin- ue your protection.
Choosing a replacement battery:
Your Smoke Alarm requires one standard 9V battery. The following batteries are acceptable as replacements: Duracell #MN1604, (Ultra) #MX1604; Eveready (Energizer) #522. You may also use a Lithium battery like the Ultralife U9VL-J for longer service life between battery changes. These batteries are available at many local retail stores.
With Optional Lithium Battery: This model was shipped with a Lithium battery with 10 year warranty. When you replace the original battery, you must replace it with a Lithium battery for continued long-life power between battery changes.
Actual battery service life depends on the Smoke Alarm and the environment in which it is installed. All the batteries specified above are acceptable replacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufacturer’s suggest- ed battery life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts “chirping” (the “low battery warning”).
IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS
RESPONDING TO AN ALARM
During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
•If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or death.
•Never remove the batteries from a battery operated Smoke Alarm to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Removing batteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense smoke, and removes your protection. Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.
•If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
•Don’t panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.
•Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don’t stop to get dressed or collect anything.
•Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them.
If a door is cool, open it slowly. Don’t open a hot door. Keep doors and windows closed, unless you must escape through them.
•Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp). Take short, shallow breaths.
•Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home, and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.
•Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside. Give your address, then your name.
•Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
•Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.
Alarms have various limitations. See "Limitations of Smoke Alarms" for details.
USING THE SILENCE FEATURES
SILENCING AN ALARM
The silence feature does not disable the unit—it temporarily silences the horn. For your safety, if smoke around the unit is dense enough to sug- gest a potentially dangerous situation, it will stay in alarm, or may re- alarm quickly. If you do not know the source of the smoke, do not assume it is an unwanted alarm. Not responding to an alarm can result in property loss, injury or death.
The silence feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several min- utes. You can silence this Smoke Alarm two ways:
1.Manually: Press the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover for at least 3- 5 seconds.
2.Using Your Remote Control: Standing no further than 20 feet away from the Smoke Alarm, aim your IR remote at the Smoke Alarm and press the CHANNEL or VOLUME button for at least 3-5 seconds.
NOTE: During an alarm, you can only silence the alarm ONCE using the remote Silence feature. The Test/Silence button on the Smoke Alarm will continue to silence the alarm as needed. The remote Silence feature will be automatically restored when the Smoke Alarm resets.
If the alarm does not respond to your remote control, there may be an obstruction between you and the alarm, you may be standing too far away, or your remote control may not be compatible.
While the Smoke Alarm is in “silence” mode, the LED will continue to flash the alarm pattern – three times, pause, three times, pause– for up to 15 minutes. It will stop flashing when the Smoke Alarm returns to normal operation. If smoke levels rise, the Smoke Alarm will return to alarm condition.
SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING
This silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning “chirp” for up to 8 hours without having to remove the battery. You can silence the low battery warning “chirp” two ways:
1.Manually: Press the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover.
2.Using Your Remote Control: Standing no further than 20 feet away from the Smoke Alarm, aim your IR remote at the Smoke Alarm and press the CHANNEL or VOLUME button for at least 3-5 seconds.
Once the low battery warning “chirp” silence feature is activated, the unit con- tinues to flash the red light twice once a minute for 8 hours. After 8 hours, the low battery “chirp” will resume. Replace the battery as soon as possible, this unit will not operate without battery power!
To deactivate this feature: Press the Test/Silence button or use your remote control again. The unit will go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume (LED flashes and unit sounds “chirp” once a minute.)
If you cannot silence the low battery warning, replace your battery immediately.
IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM
Smoke Alarms may not operate properly because of dead, missing or weak batteries, a build-up of dirt, dust or grease on the Smoke Alarm cover, or installation in an improper location. Clean the Smoke Alarm as described in “Regular Maintenance,” and install a fresh battery, then test the Smoke Alarm again. If it fails to test properly when you use the test button, or if the problem persists, replace the Smoke Alarm immediately.
•If you hear a “chirp” once a minute, replace the battery.
•If you experience frequent non-emergency alarms (like those caused by cooking smoke), try relocating the Smoke Alarm.
•If the alarm sounds when no smoke is visible, try cleaning or relocating the Smoke Alarm. The cover may be dirty.
•If the alarm does not sound during testing, try installing a new battery, and make sure it is snapped in securely.
Do not try fixing the alarm yourself – this will void your warranty!
If the Smoke Alarm is still not operating properly, and it is still under warranty, please see “How to Obtain Warranty Service” in the Limited Warranty.
