Operating and Installation Instructions
Step 3: Testing the Alarm
The test button has four purposes. It tests the unit’s elec- tronics, resets the alarm, activates the Hush® feature, and activates the peak level memory.
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, always stand an arms length away from the unit when testing.
•To test: Press and release the test/reset button and a series of beeps will sound, followed by the message “Fire! Fire!”, then another two series of beeps and the message “Warning! Carbon Monoxide”, followed by 4 additional short beeps.
•Reset: If the Smoke/CO Alarm is sounding a CO alarm, pressing the test/reset button will silence the alarm. If the CO condition that caused the alert continues, the alarm will reactivate. Reactivation times depend on the amount of CO present. See page 21.
•Hush®: If the Smoke/CO Alarm is sounding a Smoke alarm, pressing the test/reset button will temporarily silence the alarm. If the smoke level continues to build, the alarm will reactivate. See Step 4: Hush® Control Feature.
•Peak Level Memory: If the green LED is blinking once every 16 seconds, the unit has detected a hazardous condition. If the unit has detected a CO level of 100 PPM or greater, pushing the Test/Reset button will result in a voice message “Caution, carbon monoxide previous- ly detected”. Peak level also happens if the unit detects smoke and then comes out of alarm. However, there is no voice message if the unit is in peak level due to smoke. When the Test/Reset button is pushed, the unit exhibits a normal PTT if in peak level due to smoke.
Weekly testing is required! If at anytime it does not per- form as described, verify the three batteries are installed correctly and that they don’t need replacing. Clean dust and other buildup off the unit. If it still doesn’t operate properly call the Consumer Hotline at
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