Instruction Manual

12. Press the test button to ensure the Detector is working correctly.
Smoke Detector Automatic Self-Test
The smoke chamber in the Smoke Detector automatically
tests itself every 16 seconds. If the chamber is degraded it
will beep twice every 48 seconds with 2 yellow LED flashes at
the same time. If this happens clean the unit. If the beeping
persists and the beep does not coincide with a yellow light
flash, return the unit for service (see Section 5 - Getting Your
Detector Serviced).
Dust and Insect Contamination
All Smoke Detectors and particularly the optical (photoelectric)
type are prone to dust and insect ingress which can cause a
nuisance/false detections.
The latest design, materials and manufacturing techniques
have been used in the construction of Detectors to minimize
the effects of contamination. However, it is impossible
to completely eliminate the effect of dust and insect
contamination, and therefore, to prolong the life of the
Detector you must ensure that it is kept clean so that excess
dust does not build up. Any insects or cobwebs in the vicinity
of the Smoke Detector should be promptly removed.
Excessive dust may cause the unit to fault with 4 amber
flashes every 48 seconds and 4 chirps with 4 flashes on test
button.
In certain circumstances even with regular cleaning,
contamination can build up in the smoke sensing chamber
causing the Detector to sound. If this happens the Smoke
Detector must be returned for servicing or replacement.
Contamination is beyond our control, it is totally unpredictable
and is considered normal wear and tear. For this reason,
contamination is not covered by the guarantee and a charge
is made for all such servicing work.
End of life
The entire Detector must be replaced if:-
• The unit is installed for over 10 years (check the “replace
by” date marked on the side of the unit).
Before the Detector is safely discarded, remove from the
mounting plate and disconnect the batteries.
Do not put the Detector into a fire.
The Detector should be disposed in a safe and environmentally
sound manner at your local recycling center.
Detector sounds for no apparent reason
• Enrolling your Detectors - see relevant RF Module
instructions. If the Detectors are in the default factory
settings neighboring units may cause them to sound.
• Check for smoke, steam, etc. from the kitchen or bathroom.
Paint and other fumes can cause nuisance alarms.
• Check for any sign of contamination such as cobwebs or
dust. Clean Detector as described in Section 8 if necessary.
• Press the Test/Silence button on the Smoke Detector
causing the alarm (this can be identified as the Detector
with the red light flashing rapidly) – this will silence the
Smoke Detector for 10 minutes.
The Detector fails to sound when the Test button is pressed
• Check the age of the unit - see the “replace by” label on
side of unit.
• If necessary, replace the battery or batteries with Panasonic
CR123A.
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9. Troubleshooting