Troubleshooting the Smoke/CO Alarm (Continued)

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

The horn beeps once, then two

The alarm is operating properly. The Firex patented Horn Ramp-Up feature lets

beeps, then three beeps, pauses,

you start the test sequence and move away from the unit before the full alarm

and then sounds the full alarm when

horn sounds.

testing using the Smart Button.

 

 

 

Alarm sounds; no hazard present.

Take Emergency Safety Actions in all alarm situations! If no hazard proves to be

 

present, test the alarm to check for proper functioning. Clean the alarm. (See

 

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING.) Check that the alarm is placed properly. (See

 

WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM.)

 

 

The alarm beeps once a minute

The battery needs to be replaced. Turn off power and replace the battery. (See

and YELLOW light flashes.

“BATTERY REPLACEMENT” in “MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING”.) Push the

 

Smart Button to temporarily quiet the low battery signal for 8 hours.

 

 

Horn beeps and YELLOW light

Push the Smart Button to allow alarm to reset and self test. If fault signal con-

flashes twice, repeating about

tinues, alarm is no longer providing protection and must be replaced.

once each minute.

 

 

 

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