AVOID THESE LOCATIONS
•the garage – products of combustion are present when you start your automobile.
•near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs (kitchens, near furnaces, gas hot water heaters). Use smoke alarms with Silence Control for these areas.
•in areas with high humidity, like bathrooms or areas near dishwashers or washing machines. Install at least 3 feet (0.9 meters) away from these areas.
•in areas of turbulent air such as air returns or heating and cooling supply vents, smoke alarms shall not be located where airflow prevents operation of the alarms.
•in extremely dusty, dirty or
•in areas where temperature may fall below 400F (4.40C) or rise above 1000F (37.80C).
•closer than 1 foot (0.3m) from fluorescent lights, electrical "noise" and flickering may affect the alarm's operation.
•closer than 3 feet (0.9m) horizontal path from the tip of the blade of a ceiling suspended (paddle) fan.
•on a poorly insulated ceiling or exterior wall (mount smoke alarm on an inside wall).
MODEL
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FALSE ALARMS
The smoke alarm is designed to minimize false alarms. Smoking will not normally set off the alarm unless smoke is blown directly into the smoke alarm. Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if the smoke alarm is located close to the kitchen cooking surface. Large quantities of combustion particles are generated from spills or broiling.
If the smoke alarm does sound, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered, get out and call the fire department. If no fire is present, check to see if one of the reasons listed above may have caused the alarm.
INSTALLATION
Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes in your area; Article 760 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 72, 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA): OTFDC (CABO), and any other local or building codes that may apply. Wiring and installation must be performed by a licensed electrician. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in injury or property damage.
This unit must be powered by a
IMPORTANT: Do not subject this smoke alarm to megger, high voltage or
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Turn off power to the area where you will install this unit at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
TAMPER LOCKING PIN: To make your smoke alarm somewhat tamper resistant, a locking pin has been provided. Using this pin will deter children and others from removing the alarm from the mounting ring. To use the pin, insert it into the hole in the side of the alarm after it has been installed on the mounting ring. Note that the tamper pin will have to be removed in order to change the battery, which can be done easily with a pair of long nose pliers. Using the long nose pliers, pull the pin out of the hole. It is now possible to remove the smoke alarm from the mounting ring.
1.Turn the smoke alarm counterclockwise to remove it from the mounting ring. NOTE: The smoke alarm is sealed and the cover is not removable. Your smoke alarm is also equipped with a safety device which prevents mounting unless a battery is installed. If your smoke alarm will not lock onto the mounting ring, check to make sure a battery is installed.
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