Kidde 0910 warranty Operation And Testing, Note Weekly Testing Is Required

4.OPERATION AND TESTING

OPERATION: The smoke alarm is operating once the alarm is activated (see Section 3) and testing is complete. When products of combustion are sensed, the unit sounds a loud 85db pulsating alarm until the air is cleared.

SMART HUSHTM CONTROL: The SMART HUSHTM feature has the capability of temporar- ily desensitizing the alarm circuit for approximately 8 minutes. This feature is to be used only when a known alarm condition, such as smoke from cooking, activates 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 illuminate for 1.5 seconds every 8 seconds for 8 minutes. This indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily desensitized condition. The smoke alarm will auto- matically reset after approximately 8 minutes and sound the alarm if particles of com- bustion are still present. The SMART HUSHTM feature can be used repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm. Pushing the test/reset button on the alarm will end the temporarily desensitized period.

NOTE: DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE SMART HUSHTM CONTROL FEATURE AND SOUND A CONTINUOUS ALARM.

CAUTION: BEFORE USING THE ALARM SMART HUSHTM FEATURE, IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND BE CERTAIN A SAFE CONDITION EXISTS.

FLASHING LED LIGHT: This smoke alarm is equipped with a flashing red indicator light with four modes of operation:

•The LED will flash every 40-45 seconds in the standby mode signifying that the alarm is receiving power.

•The LED will flash every 1.5 seconds when the alarm is sounding.

•The LED will illuminate for 1.5 seconds every 8 seconds while the alarm is in the temporarily desensitized mode.

•If alarm memory has been set (see below for alarm memory description), the LED will flash rapidly when the test button is pressed.

ALARM MEMORY: This smoke alarm has an memory function that will inform you if the alarm has sounded since the test button was last pressed. The alarm memory will cause the red LED to flash rapidly when the test button is pressed. The alarm memory is reset when the test button is released.

TESTING: Test by pushing the test button on the cover and holding it down for a minimum of 5 seconds (or until the alarm sounds). This will sound the alarm if the electronic circuitry, horn, and batteries are working. If no alarm sounds, the unit has defective batteries or other failure. DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm, you could damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a structure fire.

NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.

TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION. Erratic or low sound com- ing from your alarm may indicate a defective alarm, and it should be returned for service (see Section 11).