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8. Operation and Testing
OPERATION
• The smoke alarm is operational once all wires are properly connected, a fresh battery is installed ,
The smoke alarm is correctly installed on the mounting base and the alarm has been tested.
• There are two LED indicators. Each of them has a unique function:
Red LED
• Stand-by condition: will flash once approximately every 40 seconds to indicate unit is
functioning properly.
• Alarm condition: the Red LED will flash once every second. For interconnected units, the
originating smoke alarm Red LED will flash once every second. All other units will sound but
the Red LED will not be on or flashing.
Green LED
• AC Mains-ON Indicator: indicates that the unit is operating with AC power. If this LED goes
out, it indicates that the AC power is off.
HUSH CONTROL FEATURE:
Note: Dense smoke will override Hush control feature and sound a continuous alarm.
• This smoke alarm has the capability of being temporarily desensitized for approximately 8-10
minutes.
• The smoke alarm is desensitized by pressing the“ Test / Hush ” button on the smoke alarm.
• After pressing the“ Test / Hush ” button, the alarm will silence immediately.
• The smoke alarm will automatically reactivate after approximately 8-10 minutes and sound the
alarm if particles of combustion are still present.
• The “HUSH” feature may be used repeatedly until the air has cleaned.
WARNING:
Before using the alarm HUSH feature, identify the source of smoke and be certain
that a safe condition exists.
