Gentek 9123 Smoke Alarm User Manual


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IMPORTANT: IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CHANGE WASH AND
RINSE WATER AFTER FIVE (5) SMOKE ALARMS. IF YOUR
SMOKE ALARMS ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY, WATER SHOULD BE
CHANGED MORE FREQUENTLY.
NOTICE: SMOKE ALARMS ARE TO BE AIR DRIED ONLY. DO NOT
PLACE ALARM IN OVEN, MICROWAVE OR USE A HOT AIR
BLOWER TO ACCELERATE DRYING TIME. THIS COULD
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR SMOKE ALARM.
In the event you experience difficulty in the cleaning of your smoke
alarm or if you have any questions, please contact Gentex Corporation
or your local Gentex distributor.
If the smoke alarm does not work properly, do not try
and fix it yourself. This will void your warranty. See "To Return a
Smoke Alarm" for instructions to return smoke alarms that do not
operate properly. DO NOT TRY TO FIX IT YOURSELF.
IMPORTANT: Gentex recommends smoke alarms be tested a
minimum of once a week.
WARNING! Never use an open flame of any kind to test your smoke
alarm. You may ignite and damage the smoke alarm as well as your
home. The test feature of your smoke alarm accurately simulates
smoke conditions and tests the smoke alarm's functions as required by
ANSI/UL 217.
WARNING! Do not cover, tape, or otherwise block the openings of
your smoke alarm. These openings are designed to allow air to pass
through your smoke alarm, thus sampling the air around the smoke
alarm.
WARNING! Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards
unless the combination has been evaluated and found suitable
for that purpose.
FAILURE TO REGULARLY CLEAN THIS SMOKE ALARM WILL
RESULT IN FALSE ALARMS. A BUILD UP OF DUST CREATES AN
OBSCURATION THAT SIMULATES SMOKE. THIS MEANS THE
UNIT WILL GO INTO ALARM WITHOUT A FIRE CONDITION.
TO RETURN A SMOKE ALARM
Should you experience problems with your smoke alarm, proceed
as follows:
1. Turn off electrical power to the smoke alarm.
2. Twist the smoke alarm counter-clockwise to remove it from its
mounting plate.
3. Unplug the connector from the back of the smoke alarm. Do not
remove the wire connection; leave the connector for your
replacement smoke alarm.
4. Remove battery from smoke alarm. Do not ship smoke alarm with
battery still attached to battery clip.
5. Carefully pack (the manufacturer cannot be responsible for
consequential damage) and return to the manufacturer. Include
complete details as to exact nature of difficulties being experienced
and date of installation.
6. Return to: Gentex Corporation, 10985 Chicago Drive, Zeeland,
Michigan 49464. Prior to returning, call Gentex at 1-800-436-8391
or e-mail FP_RMA@gentex.com to obtain a RMA Number from our
return department.
f. This could mean your smoke alarm is dirty and should be cleaned as
described in the maintenance procedure below.
g. If the smoke alarm continues to alarm, for TEST 2 position following
cleaning, return it to Gentex for service.
h. To check for proper smoke entry into your smoke alarm's sensing
chamber, Gentex recommends using the Home Safeguard Smoke
Spray or CHEKKIT® SMOKE Detector Tester from SDI.
i. This test should be performed once a year and should be sprayed
from a distance no closer than 12 inches from the smoke alarm.
MAINTENANCE
After your smoke alarm has been in operation for a period of time or
if it was installed prior to the completion of all building construction, your
device may have become more sensitive due to dirt build-up in the
smoke alarm's optic sensing chamber which could cause nuisance
alarms or could cause activation from small amounts of smoke build-up.
If this should occur, following this simple washing procedure will
restore your smoke alarm back to its original condition.
For further information, regarding frequency of cleaning and testing,
refer to NFPA 72, NFPA, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
NOTICE: Failure to follow full cleaning instructions could result in
damage to this smoke alarm. DO NOT remove all smoke alarms at
the same time for cleaning.
1. Turn off electrical power to the smoke alarm.
2. Rotate the smoke alarm counter-clockwise to remove it from its
mounting plate.
3. Unplug the connector from the back of the smoke alarm. Do not
remove the wire connection; leave the connector for your
replacement smoke alarm or jumper plug. Remove the battery.
4. Select three (3) standard size wash buckets and fill them each with
one gallon of normal tap water (distilled or de-ionized treated water
is recommended as a final rinse if water is extremely hard in
your area).
5. Add 1/8 cup of Ivory dishwashing liquid to the first bucket of water
and allow it to mix thoroughly, then place one dirty smoke alarm into
the soap water mixture until it becomes completely covered or
submerged. NOTE: If the smoke alarms are exceptionally dirty, you
may wish to first wipe off any excess dirt before washing unit so as
not to dirty the wash water too quickly.
DO NOT open smoke alarm for cleaning. IF SMOKE ALARM IS
OPENED DURING CLEANING, PRODUCT WARRANTY BECOMES
VOID.
NOTICE: ONLY IVORY DISHWASHING LIQUID IS TO BE USED.
OTHER BRANDS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY CAUSE
YOUR SMOKE ALARM TO MALFUNCTION.
6. Allow smoke alarm to soak for approximately 10 minutes (longer
if extremely dirty). Then agitate for 5 or 10 seconds to flush out any
remaining dirt left inside smoke alarm's housing.
7. Remove smoke alarm from wash water and transfer directly to one of
the first rinse buckets containing clear water. Again, allow smoke
alarm to become completely submerged, agitate once more for 5 or
10 seconds to remove soap residue.
8. Finally, transfer smoke alarm to your second and final rinse bucket,
repeating method found in Step 7, then remove smoke alarm to a
clean dry area for a period of 48 hours to allow it to thoroughly dry.
LIMITED WARRANTY
For aperiodof 12months fromthe dateof purchase,or amaximum of18months fromthe dateof manufacture,
Gentex warrantsto you,the originalconsumer purchaser,that yourSmokeAlarm willbe freefrom defects in
workmanship, materials,andconstruction undernormal useand service. Ifa defectin workmanship,materials,
or constructionshouldcause yourSmokeAlarm tobecome inoperablewithin thewarranty period,Gentex will
repairyour SmokeAlarmor furnishyou witha newor rebuiltreplacementSmokeAlarm withoutcharge toyou
except forpostagerequired toreturn theSmokeAlarm tous. Your repairedor replacementSmokeAlarm willbe
returned toyoufree ofcharge andit willbe coveredunder thiswarranty forthebalance ofthe warrantyperiod.
This warrantyisvoid ifour inspectionof yourSmokeAlarm showsthat thedamage orfailurewas causedby
abuse, misuse,abnormalusage, faultyinstallation, impropermaintenance, orrepairsother thanthose performed
by us.
ANYWARRANTIESIMPLIED UNDERANYSTATE LAW,INCLUDING IMPLIEDWARRANTIESOF
MERCHANTABILITYOR FITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE,APPLYONLYFOR THEWARRANTY
PERIOD SPECIFIEDABOVE. PLEASENOTETHATSOMESTATESDO NOTALLOWLIMITATIONSON HOW
LONGANIMPLIED WARRANTYLASTS,SO THEABOVEEXCLUSION MAYNOTAPPLYTOYOU.
GENTEX WILLNOTBELIABLE FORANYLOSS, DAMAGE, INCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OFANYKINDARISINGIN CONNECTIONWITHTHE SALE,USE, ORREPAIROFTHIS SMOKE
ALARM. PLEASE NOTETHATSOME STATESDONOTALLOW THEEXCLUSIONOR LIMITATIONOF
INCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.SOTHEABOVE EXCLUSIONMAYNOTAPPLYTOYOU.
If adefectin workmanship,materials, orconstruction shouldcause yourSmokeAlarm tobecome
inoperable withinthewarranty period,you mustreturn theSmokeAlarm toGentex postage prepaid. Youmust
also packthe SmokeAlarmto minimizethe riskof itbeing damagedin transit. Youmust alsoenclosea return
address. SmokeAlarmsreturnedfor warrantyservice shouldbe sentto: Gentex Corporation,10985 Chicago
Drive, Zeeland,MI 49464.
If wereceivea SmokeAlarmin adamaged conditionas theresult ofshipping, wewillnotify youand you
must fileaclaim withthe Shipper.
THIS LIMITEDWARRANTYGIVESYOU SPECIFICLEGALRIGHTS. YOU MAYALSOHAVE OTHER
RIGHTS WHICHVARYFROM STATETO STATE.
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GENTEX CORPORATION
10985 CHICAGO DRIVE, ZEELAND, MI 49464
PHONE: 1-800-436-8391
www.gentex.com
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