Smoke Alarm USER'S MANUAL 0976

alarm if particles of combustion are still present. The Hush®feature can be used repeatedly until the

air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm. Pushing the test button on the alarm will end

the Hush® period.

NOTE: DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE HUSH® CONTROL FEATURE AND SOUND A CON-

TINUOUS ALARM.

CAUTION: BEFORE USING THE ALARM

HUSH® FEATURE, IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE

SMOKE AND BE CERTAIN A SAFE CONDITION EXISTS.

LED INDICATOR: This smoke alarm is equipped with a red LED indicator with two modes of operation.

Standby Condition The red LED will flash every 30-40 seconds to indicate that the smoke

alarm is operating properly.

Alarm Condition When the alarm senses products of combustion and goes into alarm,

the red LED will flash rapidly (one flash per second). The rapid flashing

LED and pulsating alarm will continue until the air is cleared.

TESTING: Test by pushing the test button on the cover and hold it down for a minimum of 5 seconds.

This will sound the alarm if all the electronic circuitry, horn and battery are working. If no alarm sounds,

check the fuse or circuit breaker supplying power to the alarm circuit. If the alarm still does not sound,

the unit has defective batteries 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.

TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION. Erratic or low sound coming from

your alarm may indicate a defective alarm, and it should be returned for service (see Section 12).

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 generated from spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood which vents to the outside

(non-recirculating type) will also help remove these combustible products from the kitchen.

Model 0976 has a Hush®button that is extremely useful in a kitchen area or other areas prone to nui-

sance alarms. For more information, refer to Section 4 OPERATION AND TESTING.

If the alarm does sound, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered, get out and call the fire department.

If no fire is present, check to see if one of the reasons listed in Section 2 may have caused the alarm.

6. MAINTENANCE

ALARM REMOVAL

To remove the alarm from the trim ring, rotate the alarm counter clockwise in the direction of the "OFF"

arrow on the cover.

BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL

Note: If battery carrier tamper resist feature has been activated it will need to be deactivated in order

to change the battery. Refer to section 3 “Battery Carrier Tamper Resist Feature” for instructions.

To replace or install the batteries press down on the battery carrier and then release to allow the carrier

to pop open. The battery can then be pulled out of the carrier. When installing a new battery into the

carrier, make sure the battery terminals are exposed and that the polarity matches the markings printed

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