UNDERSTANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS AND ALARM HORN PATTERNS
| AC Power | DC Power |
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Normal Operation | Constant Green LED | Green LED Off |
| Flashing Red LED | Flashing Red LED |
| approx. once/minute | approx. once/minute |
| No Audible Alarm | No Audible Alarm |
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Test Condition | Constant Green LED | Green LED Off |
| Rapidly Flashing | Rapidly Flashing |
| Red LED | Red LED |
| Audible Alarm | Audible Alarm |
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Alarm Condition* | Constant Green LED | Green LED Off |
(Initiating Unit) | Rapidly Flashing | Rapidly Flashing |
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| Red LED | Red LED |
| Audible Alarm | Audible Alarm |
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Silence Mode | Red LED flashes once | Red LED flashes once |
| every 10 seconds | every 10 seconds |
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Low Battery | Not Applicable | Alarm “chirp’’ approx. |
| | once/minute |
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NOTE: When power is applied, unit(s) may alarm momentarily.
*When any Smoke Alarm in an interconnected series triggers an alarm, its red LED will flash rapidly. The red LEDs will remain OFF on any remaining alarms in the series. This feature helps responders identify which unit(s) triggered the alarm.
WEEKLY TESTING
•NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. The built- in test switch accurately tests the unit’s operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
•If the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately. Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer for replacement. See “Limited Warranty” at the end of this manual.
DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding. Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When testing, step away when horn starts sounding.
It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working properly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this Smoke Alarm. Press and hold the Test/Silence button on the cover of the unit until the alarm sounds and the Escape Light® turns on (the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button). If it does not alarm, make sure the unit is receiving power and test it again. If it still does not alarm, replace it immediately. During testing, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause. The Escape Light® will turn on. LED flashes once every second.
When testing a series of interconnected units you must test each unit individ- ually. Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
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.
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:
•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 back-up becomes weak, the Smoke Alarm will “chirp” about once a minute (the low battery warning). This warning should last 7 days, but you should replace the battery immediately to continue 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.
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. The Escape Light® will turn on. LED flashes once every second.
•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 disconnect the AC power to quiet an unwanted alarm. Disconnecting the power disables the Alarm so it cannot sense smoke. This will remove your protection. Instead, open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The Alarm will reset auto- matically.
•If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
•ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Attempting to disconnect the power connector from the unit when the power is on may result in electrical shock, serious injury or death.
When an interconnected system of AC powered units is in alarm, the alarm indicator light on the unit(s) that initiated the alarm will blink rapidly. It will remain OFF on any remaining units.
If the unit alarms, get everyone out of the dwelling immediately.
If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a fire— cooking smoke or an extremely dusty furnace, for example—open a nearby window or door and fan the smoke away from the unit (Use the Silence Feature to silence the Alarm). This will silence the alarm, and once the smoke clears the unit will reset itself automatically.
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 FEATURE
The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 15 minutes.
The Silence Feature does not disable the unit—it makes it temporarily less sensitive to smoke. For your safety, if smoke around the unit is dense enough to suggest a potentially dangerous situation, the unit 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.
To silence Smoke Alarms in an interconnected series:
1.To silence multiple alarms in an interconnected series, you must press the Test/Silence button on the unit(s) that triggered the alarm.
2.Once you activate the Silence feature, the Red LED will flash approxi- mately once every 10 seconds.
3.Pressing the Test/Silence button when in silence will restart the silence timer.
The Silence Feature on these units can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 15 minutes. To use this feature, press the Test/Silence button on the cover. If the unit will not silence and no heavy smoke is present, or if it stays in silence mode continuously, it should be replaced immediately.
