Use and Care Manual

5. Allow smoke alarm to soak for approximately 10 minutes (longer if extremely dirty).
Agitate for 5 or 10 seconds to flush out any remaining dirt left inside smoke alarm's
housing.
6. Remove smoke alarm from wash water and transfer directly to one of first rinse buckets
containing clear water. Allow smoke alarm to become completely submerged, agitate
once more for 5 or 10 seconds to remove soap residue.
7. Finally, transfer smoke alarm to second and final rinse bucket, repeating method found in
Step 6. Remove unit to a clean dry area for a period of 48 hours to allow
it to thoroughly dry.
NOTICE: SMOKE ALARMS ARE TO BE AIR DRIED ONLY. DO NOT PLACE DEVICE IN
OVEN, MICROWAVE OR USE A HOT AIR BLOWER TO ACCELERATE DRYING TIME.
THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR SMOKE ALARM.
It is recommended to change wash and rinse water after five (5) smoke alarms. If your
devices are extremely dirty, water should be changed more frequently.
In the event you experience difficulty in the cleaning of device(s) or if questions arise,
please contact Gentex Corporation.
Gentex recommends smoke alarm be tested a minimum of once a week. The test
feature of your smoke alarm accurately simulates smoke.
NOTICE:
w IF 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 ALARM THAT DOES NOT
OPERATE PROPERLY. DO NOT TRY TO FIX IT YOURSELF.
w NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME OF ANY KIND TO TEST YOUR UNIT. 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 DEVICE’S FUNCTIONS AS REQUIRED BY ANSI/UL.
w DO NOT COVER, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE BLOCK THE OPENINGS OF SMOKE
ALARM. THESE OPENINGS ARE DESIGNED TO ALLOW AIR TO PASS THROUGH
YOUR SMOKE ALARM, THUS SAMPLING THE AIR AROUND THE DEVICE.
w SMOKE ALARMS ARE NOT TO BE USED WITH DETECTOR GUARDS UNLESS THE
COMBINATION HAS BEEN EVALUATED AND FOUND SUITABLE FOR THAT
PURPOSE.
w FAILURE TO REGULARLY CLEAN SMOKE ALARM WILL RESULT IN FALSE ALARMS.
A BUILD UP OF DUST CREATES AN OBSCURATION THAT SIMULATES SMOKE.
THIS MEANS 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. Rotate unit counter-clockwise to remove from its mounting plate.
2. Unplug electrical power cord or connector to smoke alarm and remove battery. Do not
ship smoke alarm with battery installed.
3. Carefully pack (manufacturer is not responsible for damage) and return to manufacturer.
Include complete details as to exact nature of difficulties being experienced and date of
installation.
4. Return to: Gentex Corp., 10985 Chicago Dr., Zeeland, MI 49464. Prior to returning, call
Gentex at 1-800-436-8391 or e-mail [e-mail] to obtain RMA Number from
return department.
c. To test unit for high sensitivity, turn test knob clockwise to TEST 2 position. Smoke
alarm should remain silent. Return knob back to normal position. If the unit sounds
during test, the device’s sensitivity has become too high and may cause false alarms.
This could mean the smoke alarm is dirty and should be cleaned as described in
maintenance procedure below. If the smoke alarm continues to alarm for TEST 2
position following cleaning return it to Gentex for service.
d. To check for proper smoke entry into smoke alarm's sensing chamber. Gentex
recommends using the Home Safeguard Smoke Detector Spray or CHEKKIT®
SMOKE Detector Tester from SDI. This test should be performed once a year and
should be sprayed from a distance no closer than 12 inches from device.
MAINTENANCE
When smoke alarm has been in operation for a period of time or it was installed prior to
the completion of all building construction, the device can become more sensitive due to dirt
build-up in 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. Rotate smoke alarm counter-clockwise to remove it from its mounting plate.
2. Unplug electrical power cord to smoke alarm and remove battery.
3. 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).
4. Add 1/8 cup of Ivory® dishwashing liquid to first bucket of water, mix thoroughly. Place
one dirty smoke alarm into soap water mixture until it becomes completely covered or
submerged.
NOTICE:
w IF SMOKE ALARMS ARE EXCEPTIONALLY DIRTY, YOU MAY WISH TO FIRST WIPE
OFF ANY EXCESS DIRT BEFORE WASHING SMOKE ALARM SO AS NOT TO DIRTY
THE WASH WATER TOO QUICKLY.
w DO NOT OPEN SMOKE ALARM FOR CLEANING. IF SMOKE ALARM IS OPENED,
PRODUCT WARRANTY BECOMES VOID.
w ONLY IVORY DISHWASHING LIQUID IS TO BE USED. OTHER BRANDS ARE NOT
RECOMMENDED AND MAY CAUSE YOUR SMOKE ALARM TO MALFUNCTION.
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Important Notice:
These materials have been prepared by Gentex Corporation ("Gentex") for informational purposes only, are necessarily summary, and are not purported to serve as legal advice and should not be used as such. Gentex makes no representations and warranties, express or implied, that these materials are complete and
accurate, up-to-date, or in compliance with all relevant local, state and federal laws, regulations and rules. The materials do not address all legal considerations as there is inevitable uncertainty regarding interpretation of laws, regulations and rules and the application of such laws, regulations and rules to particular fact
patterns. Each person's activities can differently affect the obligations that exist under applicable laws, regulations or rules. Therefore, these materials should be used only for informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Gentex will not be responsible for any action
or failure to act in reliance upon the information contained in this material.
Manual Issue Date:
03/01/15
GENTEX CORPORATION
10985 CHICAGO DRIVE, ZEELAND, MI 49464
PHONE: [phone]
www.gentex.com
LIMITED WARRANTY
For a period of 12 months from the date of purchase or a maximum of 18 months from the date of manufacture (or as long as required by applicable law), Gentex warrants to you the original purchaser that your
appliance will be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service.
This warranty does not apply and is void if damage or failure is caused by: accident, abuse, misuse, abnormal use, faulty installation, liquid contact, fire, earthquake or other external cause;
operating the appliance outside Gentex’s published guidelines; or service, alteration, maintenance or repairs performed by anyone other than Gentex. This warranty also does not apply to:
consumable parts, such as batteries; cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches or dents; defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the appliance,
or if any serial number has been removed or defaced from the appliance.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS,
WHETHER ORAL, WRITTEN, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. GENTEX DISCLAIMS ALL STATUTORY AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. TO THE EXTENT SUCH
WARRANTIES CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY ONLY FOR THE WARRANTY PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES (COUNTRIES AND
PROVINCES) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY (OR CONDITION) LASTS. SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GENTEX WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, USE OR REPAIR OF THE APPLIANCE, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS, LOSS OF THE USE OF MONEY, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY,
LOSS OF GOODWILL, AND LOSS OF REPUTATION. THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF GENTEX SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY YOU FOR THE APPLIANCE. PLEASE
NOTE THAT SOME STATES (COUNTRIES AND PROVINCES) DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR
EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
If a defect in workmanship or materials causes your appliance to become inoperable within the warranty period, you must return the appliance to Gentex postage prepaid to: Gentex Corporation, 10985 Chicago
Dr., Zeeland MI 49464. You must prove to the satisfaction of Gentex the date of purchase of your appliance. You must also enclose a return address. Warranty service may only be performed by Gentex personnel
at Gentex's facilities in Zeeland, Michigan. You must also pack the appliance to minimize the risk of it being damaged in transit. If we receive an appliance in a damaged condition as the result of shipping, we will
notify you and you must seek a claim with the shipper.
If you submit a valid claim to Gentex during the warranty period, Gentex will, at its option, repair your appliance or furnish you with a new or rebuilt appliance without charge to you except for
postage required to return the appliance to us. Gentex will not reimburse you for repairs or replacement parts provided by other parties. Your repaired or replacement appliance will be returned to
you free of charge and it will be covered under the warranty for the balance of the warranty period, if any. When a product or part is replaced, any replacement item becomes your property and the
replaced item becomes property of Gentex. For additional warranty and product information go to www.gentex.com.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR BY COUNTRY OR PROVINCE). BY THIS
WARRANTY, GENTEX DOES NOT LIMIT OR EXCLUDE YOUR RIGHTS EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY LAW. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND YOUR RIGHTS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT THE LAWS OF YOUR
COUNTRY, PROVINCE OR STATE.