AVOID THESE LOCATIONS
•the garage – products of combustion are produced when you start your vehicle.
•near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs (kitchens, near furnaces, gas hot water heaters). Use smoke alarms with photoelectric sensors or smoke alarms with Silence Feature 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 smoke from reaching 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).
THIS SMOKE ALARM WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT A GOOD BATTERY PROPERLY INSTALLED. THE SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE TESTED WHEN INSTALLED AND THEN TESTED WEEKLY AFTER THAT.
Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity of, but outside of, the bedrooms); and, as appropriate, heat or smoke alarms in living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility storage rooms, basements and attached garages. Test the alarms weekly to assure proper operation.
CAUTION: THIS SMOKE ALARM IS SEALED. THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE!
•A mounting bracket is provided on the back of the alarm.
•Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the alarm by holding the mounting bracket and twisting the alarm in the direction indicated by the "TWIST TO REMOVE" arrow on the side of the alarm base.
OPTIONAL TAMPER RESISTANT FEATURES: There are two separate tamper resistant locking features provided for this model. Activating one or both of these features deters someone from removing the smoke alarm from the mounting bracket or removing the battery from the alarm. The breakaway locking pins are clearly marked and molded into the mounting bracket. Refer to the diagram on the next page.
TO ACTIVATE THE LOCKING FEATURES: Do not activate the locking features until you have activated the battery, mounted the smoke alarm to the bracket and tested the smoke alarm. Refer to OPERATION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE instructions on Page 5.
1.Detach the breakaway alarm locking pin from the mounting bracket.
ALARM/BRACKET
LOCKING PIN
BATTERY LOCKING PIN
2.Insert the pin into the hole for the feature you are activating. Refer to the diagram below for correct placement.
INSERT ALARM | INSERT BATTERY |
LOCKING PIN HERE | LOCKING PIN HERE |
TO DEACTIVATE THE LOCKING FEATURES: To remove the smoke alarm for cleaning or servicing or to replace the battery, you must first remove the appropriate locking pin, if it has been installed.
1.Use long nose pliers to pull the locking pin out of the hole.
2.It is now possible to remove the smoke alarm or replace the battery.
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