the alarm test button. Silence (silence mode) on the smoke
alarm device cover, the alarm will silence to indicate that the
alarm is in a temporarily desensitised condition.
The smoke alarm device will automatically reset after
approximately 10 minutes, if after this period, particles of
combustion are still present, the alarm will sound again.
The alarm silencer (silence mode) can be repeated until the air
has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm.
CAUTION: Before using the alarm silence, identify the
source of the smoke and be certain a safe condition exists.
NOTE: Dense smoke will override the alarm silencer and
will sound a continuous alarm again.
DANGER: If the alarm sounds, and it is not being tested, it
means the unit is sensing smoke, THE SOUND OF THE
ALARM REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
AND ACTION.
Maintenance and Cleaning:
The alarm should be cleaned at least once a year
• To clean your alarm, remove it from bracket. You can clean
it by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose with a
soft brush attachment. Blow or vacuum around the perimeter
of the alarm to remove dust and dirt and debris. The outside
of the alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth but do not use a
wet cloth in order to avoid water entering the inner of alarm.
• After cleaning, reinstall it and test it by pressing the Test
button. The alarm should be replaced if cleaning can’t
restore the alarm to normal operation.
• This alarm has a low battery monitor which will cause the
alarm to “chirp” approx every 40 seconds and the red LED
flash once at the same time for a minimum of thirty days
when the battery gets low.
If there is a defective battery or other failures, you can
refer to the “Trouble shooting” section for a solution, or
deactivate this alarm to stop nuisance alarm which is caused
by a failure of their function. If there are still failures during
warranty, you can return it to your retailer.
Don’t paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere
with the sensor’s ability to detect smoke.
NOTE:
1. REGULAR WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED!
2. Must reactivate alarm before use if you deactivate it.
Replacing the Alarm
It is recommended this alarm should be replaced ten years
from the date of manufacture. This date has been provided on
the product label which is located on the back of the alarm.
WARNING: The battery is sealed in the cover and not
replaceable. Please replace with another new alarm if the low
battery chirp occurs.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to remove the cover to clean
inside. This will affect warranty.
Repair:
If the alarm is not operating properly, and is still under
warranty, return it to the original place of purchase. Pack
it in a well-padded carton, and ship to the original place of
purchase.
If the alarm is no longer under warranty, please replace it
immediately with a comparable alarm.
Caution: Do not attempt to repair the alarm. It will affect
your warranty.
Trouble shooting:
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Problem
Trouble shooting
Smoke alarm device
does not sound
when tested.
1. Must activate alarm before
installation.
2. Clean smoke alarm device. Please
refer to the “maintenance and
cleaning” section.
3. If there are still failures during
warranty, you can return to your
retailer.
4. If the unit is out of warranty, please
replace another new alarm.
The alarm “chirps”
with red LED
flashes once every
40 seconds.
The battery is under low battery
status, please replace the smoke alarm
device.
Smoke alarm device
chirp occurs every
40 seconds (alarm
goes into fault
mode).
Clean smoke alarm device. Please
refer to the “maintenance and
cleaning” section. Purchase and
change to another smoke alarm device
if the problem still exists.
Smoke alarm device
sounds, unwanted
alarms intermittently
or when residents
are cooking, taking
showers, etc.
1. Press test button to pause alarm.
2. Clean smoke alarm device. Please
refer to the “maintenance and
cleaning” section.
3. Move smoke alarm device to new
location and press test button.
The alarm sounds
different from to
normal. It starts and
stops.
1. Clean smoke alarm device. Please
refer to the “maintenance and
cleaning” section.
2. If there are still failures during
warranty, you can return to your
retailer.
3. If the unit is out of warranty, please
replace with another new alarm.
