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Activate the Power Cells
WARNING!
You must activate the power cells before attaching the smoke alarm
to the bracket.
1. Find the raised tab on the bottom of the alarm.
2. Insert a large coin in the slot. Turn clockwise (to the right) 1/2 turn until the
tab comes out. This activates the power cells. If you have trouble activating
the unit, call Consumer Affairs at: 1-800-323-1395 for assistance.
3. You may hear a “beep” when you remove the activation tab. This indicates
the power cells have been activated correctly, but you must still test the unit using the test button to make sure
it is working properly.
4. Test the smoke alarm. Press and hold the test button on the cover of the unit for 5-20 seconds, or until the
alarm sounds (the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button).
During testing,
you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
If the unit does not alarm
during testing, call Consumer Affairs for assistance.
Attach the Smoke Alarm to the Mounting Bracket
1. Line up the alignment tab on the unit with the alignment tab on the mounting bracket. Push the unit toward the
bracket, and turn it clockwise until you feel it snap into place.
2. Test the unit again. Press the clear test button 5-20 seconds until the horn begins sounding.
During testing, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
WEEKLY TESTING
It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working properly. Using the test button is the
recommended way to test this smoke alarm.
Press and hold the test button on the cover of the unit for
5-20 seconds, or until the alarm sounds (the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button). If
it does not alarm, make sure the unit is receiving power and test it again. If it still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
During testing, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible, but there are a few simple things you must
do to keep it working properly.
• Test it at least once a week.
• Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum off dust using your household vacuum’s soft
brush attachment.
Never use water, cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.
• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Where Not To Install Smoke Alarms.”
When the power cells becomes weak, the smoke alarm unit will “chirp” about once a minute (the low
power warning). This low power warning should last for 30 days, but you should replace the smoke alarm immediately
to continue your protection. (
To make sure you are truly hearing the low power warning and not the reminder for the
silence feature, wait at least 30 minutes before deactivating the unit
.)
TO DEACTIVATE THE SMOKE ALARM:
After 10 years or after the “low power warning” sounds
(whichever comes first):
1. Remove the label on the bottom of the unit and locate the flat round tab.
2. Insert a flathead screwdriver in the slot and turn clockwise (to the right) until the tab
comes out. This will discharge the power cells and deactivate the unit.
3. Once you deactivate this unit, it will not detect smoke or alarm. It cannot be
reactivated. You must install a new unit to continue your protection.
4. Install a new smoke alarm immediately!
IF THIS SMOKE ALARM GOES INTO ALARM
Responding To An Alarm
During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
If the unit alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the source of the smoke, get everyone out of the house
immediately. Stay calm and follow your family escape plan. Stay as low to the ground as possible, and cover your
mouth with a damp cloth. Never open a door before testing it with the back of your hand to see if it is hot. Call the Fire
Department from outside, and give them your address, then name. Read “What To Do In Case Of Fire” for more
information.
If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a fire—cooking smoke or an extremely dusty
furnace, for example—use the silence feature, then open a nearby window or door and fan the smoke away from the
unit. This will silence the alarm, and once the smoke clears the unit will reset automatically.
Using The Silence Feature
The silence feature on this unit can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several minutes. To use this feature, press
the “Push To Silence” button on the cover. Once you activate it, you will hear a reminder “chirp” about once a minute (for
up to 15 minutes). The “chirping” will stop once the unit returns to normal operation. If the unit will not silence and no
heavy smoke is present, or if it stays in silence mode continuously (“chirps” for longer than 30 minutes), the unit should
be replaced immediately.
CAUTION!
The silence feature does not disable the unit—it makes it temporarily less sensitive to smoke. For your
safety, if smoke around the unit is dense enough to suggest a potentially dangerous situation, the unit will
stay in alarm or may re-alarm quickly. If you do not know the source of the smoke, do not assume it is an
unwanted alarm. Not responding to a fire can result in property loss, injury, or death.
WARNING!
NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or
to your home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the unit’s operation as required by Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc. (UL). If you choose to use an aerosol smoke product to test the smoke alarm, be certain to
use one that has been Listed to Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Safety Standards, and use it only as directed.
Use of non-UL Listed products or improper use of UL Listed products may affect the smoke alarm’s sensitivity.
WARNING!
The power cells in this unit are not replaceable. Once they reach the end of their service life, or after
10 years—whichever comes first—you must install a new smoke alarm.
N
OTE:
The low power warning sounds like the reminder “chirp” for the silence feature. When you activate the
silence feature, the unit will “chirp” about once a minute for up to 15 minutes as a reminder. To make sure
you are truly hearing the low power warning and not the reminder for the silence feature, wait at least
30 minutes before deactivating the unit.
WARNING!
• If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you of a potentially dangerous
situation that requires your immediate attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm
may result in injury or death. If the unit alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the
source of the smoke, get everyone out of the house immediately.
• Never remove the power cells from this smoke alarm to stop an unwanted alarm (caused
by cooking smoke, etc.). Removing the power cells disables the alarm so it cannot sense
smoke, and removes your protection. Instead use the silence feature, then open a window
or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.