Use and Care Manual

CAUTION: BEFORE USING THE ALARM SMART HUSH
TM
FEA-
TURE, IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND BE CER-
TAIN A SAFE CONDITION EXISTS.
FLASHING LED LIGHT: This smoke alarm is equipped with a flash-
ing r
ed indicator light with four modes of operation:
• The LED will flash every 40-45 seconds in the standby mode sig-
nifying that the alarm is receiving power.
• The LED will flash every 1.5 seconds when the alarm is sound-
ing.
• The LED will illuminate for 1.5 seconds every 8 seconds while
the alarm is in the temporarily desensitized mode.
• If alarm memory has been set (see below for alarm memory
description), the LED will flash rapidly when the test button is
pressed.
ALARM MEMORY: This smoke alarm has an memory function that
will inform you if the alarm has sounded since the test button was
last pressed. The alarm memory will cause the red LED to flash
rapidly when the test button is pressed. The alarm memory is reset
when the test button is released.
TESTING: Test by pushing the test button on the cover and holding
it down for a minimum of 5 seconds (or until the alarm sounds).
This will should the alarm if the electronic circuitry, horn, and bat-
teries are working. If no alarm sounds, the unit has defective bat-
teries or other failure. DO NOT use an open flame to test your
alarm, you could damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials
and start a structure fire.
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.
TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION. Erratic
or low sound coming fr
om your alarm may indicate a defective
alarm, and it should be returned for service (see Section 11).
5. NUISANCE ALARMS
Smoke alarms are designed to minimize nuisance alarms.
Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless the
smoke is blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from
cooking may set off the alarm if the alarm is located close to the
cooking area. Large quantities of combustible particles are gener-
ated from spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood