Maytag 2006 Using the Tamper Resist Locking Mechanism, To Remove, Special Smoke Alarm Features

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USING THE TAMPER RESIST LOCKING MECHANISM

To make the smoke alarm somewhat tamper resistant, a “locking pin” has been provided in the base of the unit. It will help deter a child or other individual from removing the smoke alarm from the bracket. See Figure 7. The following directions can install this.

E 1. Remove the breakaway locking pin from the unit by rocking pin back and forth.

2.Put the smoke alarm back on the mounting bracket. (See section “HOW TO INSTALL YOUR SMOKE ALARM.”)

3.Using long-nose pliers grab the head of the locking pin and insert into hole located on the side of the smoke alarm. See Figure 8.

4.The Tamper Resist feature is now installed and complete.

To Remove:

5.Using long-nose pliers grasp the head of the locking pin and pull the pin completely out of the smoke alarm.

6.The smoke alarm can now be removed from the mounting bracket with a counter- clockwise twist.

SPECIAL SMOKE ALARM FEATURES

If your smoke alarm has one or more of these special features, read the following:

•BLINKING LED LIGHT (Models B, C, E and PB): The indicator light under the

Push-to Test button blinks about once per minute to indicate the smoke alarm is receiving power.

Warning: Very thick smoke may obscure the light.

LP GAS DETECTOR

In the kitchen area of your unit, approximately six inches above the floor, is the LP gas detector. LP gas is a mixture of gases produced and sold commercially as a fuel for heating and cooking appliances. LP gas is highly flammable and, as a result, can be explosive if ignited under certain circumstances. LP gas is heavier than air and, if confined in a closed space, will accumulate close to the floor. When the LP gas concentration in your unit exceeds 2000 PPM the detector will provide a visual and audible alarm by sounding a buzzer and flashing the red LED two times per second.

Warning: Activation of this detector indicates the presence of LP gas, which can cause an explosion and/or fire. This normally indicates a leak in the LP gas installation or a LP gas appliance. Extinguish all open flames, open your windows and door and evacuate the unit immediately. Do not activate any electri- cal switch. Turn off the LP at your gas bottle(s). DO NOT RE-ENTER YOUR UNIT UNTIL A QUALIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN HAS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM.

OPERATION

Your LP gas detector is wired directly to your vehicle batteries and incorporates a 1-amp in-line fuse. When the device is operating normally the green LED will be lit.

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