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MODEL MIC1509S

PLEASE READ AND SAVE!

THANK YOU for purchasing this 3-in-1 Smoke + Fire + Carbon Monoxide Smart Alarm.

This alarm contains a 10 year permanent power sealed battery to provide continuous

protection--even in the event of a power outage. The sealed battery will last for approx-

imately 10 years. This manual includes important information regarding where to install

the alarm, how to operate, maintenance, testing and product features. It also includes

tips and information which could help protect you and your family.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Alarm Technology & Key Product Features ..........................2

Alarm Limitations and Functions ...................................2

Installation Instructions ...........................................3

Where This Alarm Should Be Installed .......................3

Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed ....................5

Mounting Instructions .....................................6

Tamper Resistant (Alarm) Locking Feature ....................6

Wiring Instructions .......................................7

Stand Alone Alarm Installations .............................7

Interconnected Alarm Installations ..........................8

Interconnection & Compatibility .............................9

Industry & Agency Recommendations .............................10

Alarm Operation ................................................10

Normal Operation ......................................10

Trouble Signal .........................................11

Alarm Reset ...........................................11

Quick Find® Alarm Origination ............................11

Silence Feature ........................................11

Testing Instructions ......................................12

Alarm & Battery Deactivation .....................................12

What To Do If Alarm Sounds—Carbon Monoxide Detected ............13

What You Should Know about Carbon Monoxide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Symptoms of CO .......................................13

Required CO Alarm Levels ................................14

Response to CO Alarm Sounding ..........................14

Potential Sources of CO ..................................14

What To Do If Alarm Sounds—Smoke Detected ......................15

How Can I Protect My Family from Fire .....................15

Develop An Escape Plan .................................15

Quick Reference Guide

Troubleshooting Information ..............................16

Warranty .....................................................18

Alarm Returns .........................................18

Repairs and Service ....................................18

Regular Maintenance ....................................18

Summary of content (18 pages)

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MODEL MIC1509S PLEASE READ AND SAVE! THANK YOU for purchasing this 3-in-1 Smoke + Fire + Carbon Monoxide Smart Alarm. This alarm contains a 10 year permanent power sealed battery to provide continuous protection--even in the event of a power outage. The sealed battery will last for approximately 10 years. This manual includes important information regarding where to install the alarm, how to operate, maintenance, testing and product features.
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ALARM TECHNOLOGY & FEATURES This 3-in-1 combination smoke + fire + carbon monoxide (CO) alarm requires constant 120 VAC power to operate properly. The 10 year sealed battery provides continuous protection in the event of a temporary power outage. • There are three basic smoke alarm types: Universal Smoke Sensing Technology®, Ionization and Photoelectric. • Universal Smoke Sensing Technology® is an ionization alarm containing patented Smart Alarm Technology.
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• (2) Fires where the smoke is prevented from reaching the alarm due to a closed door or other obstruction; (3) Incendiary fires where the fire grows so rapidly that an occupant’s egress is blocked even with properly located alarms. • SMOKE ALARMS MAY NOT DETECT FIRE ON ANOTHER FLOOR OR AREA OF THE HOME. Recommended minimum protection is at least one smoke alarm inside every bedroom, outside every sleeping area and on every level of the residence.
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• Install an alarm in every family living unit containing a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or an attached garage. • Alarms should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. Where bedrooms are separated and audibility of the alarm to occupants within the bedroom area could be seriously impaired, more than one alarm may be needed. • Protect the escape route, as the bedrooms are usually farthest from an exit.
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Mobile Home Installation: For minimum protection, smoke alarms should be installed in compliance with H.U.D. Manufactured Home Construction Safety Standards, Title 24 CFR, Section 3280.208 and Section 3282. For additional protection, see Single Story Residence smoke alarm requirements/recommendations for Existing Homes and New Construction Homes.
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• Less than 12 inches (306mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical noise can interfere with the operation of the alarm. • In the kitchen, some gas appliances can emit a short burst of CO or gas upon startup. This is normal. If this alarm is installed too close to these appliances, it may sound often and become a nuisance. • Less than 20 feet (6m) from the sources or combustion particles such as a stove, furnace, water heater, non-electric space heater.
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1. Attach the mounting bracket to the electrical junction box using two screws. The screws are not provided with AC hardwired models. Tighten the screws. 2. Install the alarm on the mounting bracket 3. Insert the pin into the opening located in the base of the alarm (Figure 2) 4. Proceed to the instructions for Stand Alone or Interconnected Alarm Installation. TO REMOVE: To remove the alarm after the tamper resistant locking feature has been engaged; remove the locking pin using long nose pliers.
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1. tabs on the connector snap securely into place. 2. Push the excess wire back into the electrical junction box. CAUTION: The AC power should still be turned off at this stage. 3. Position the base of the alarm over the mounting bracket and turn it clockwise until the alarm snaps securely into place. 4. Activate the Permanent Power sealed battery by removing the battery pull tab. The alarm will sound one long beep to let you know it is powered.
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1. Pull the wiring harness through the center hole in the mounting bracket. 2. Plug the wiring harness into the back of the alarm. It is important to make sure the locking tabs on the connector snap securely into place. 3. Push the excess wire back into the electrical junction box. CAUTION: The AC power should still be turned off at this stage. 4. Position the base of the alarm over the mounting bracket and turn until the alarm snaps securely into place. 5.
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IMPORTANT: The USI relay module model USI-960 will not respond if a CO or gas alarm/ event initiates the alarm and it will not respond during an AC power failure. INDUSTRY & AGENCY INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHAL “Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows.
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TEST SEQUENCE: The horn beeps 3 times with a 6 second pause and then beeps 4 times and continues until the air is cleared. The green LED is on. The red smoke LED blinks on in synch with the 3 beeps. The red CO LED blinks in sync with the 4 beeps. This alarm incorporates the NFPA recognized horn signal for evacuation. LOCAL ORIGINATING SMOKE ALARM CONDITION: The horn beeps 3 times with a 2 second pause and continues until the air is cleared. The green LED is on.
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In the event of a smoke alarm, do not use the Silence feature until the source of the alarm has been identified and safe conditions exist. The Silence feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn while identifying and correcting the problem. To use the Silence feature, press and release the test/silence button until the horn is silent if it was the initiating alarm. If the test/silence button is pressed while the alarm is in the silence mode, the alarm will start sounding again.
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Deactivation of the alarm is permanent. Place this alarm into shut-down mode at the end of its useful service life. Once the alarm has entered end-of-service-life mode, it is necessary to turn off the alarm to deactivate the alarm operation. This will stop the product end-of-service-life warning signal and also discharge the remaining capacity of the battery and ready the alarm for disposal. 1. Turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. The green LED will now be off. 2.
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WHAT TO DO IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS DETECTED Never ignore the alarm sound. If you hear the alarm horn sounding a continuous horn pattern of 4 beeps, 5 second pause, carbon monoxide has been detected. Evacuate everyone from the dwelling. Never disconnect the power from the alarm to stop a nuisance alarm. Doing so will disable the alarm and remove the protection. In the case of a true unwanted alarm, use the silence feature.
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Vent pipe connections improperly designed or becoming loose. Improper use of appliances by operating a barbeque grill, using charcoal, gas or wood pellets, hibachi in an enclosed area such as a garage or screened porch. Vehicles and portable generators operating in a garage or any area too close to the living space. Transient CO problems also known as on-again/off-again CO problems, can be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances.
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CONDITION ALARM AUDIBLE & VISUAL SIGNALS SMK RED CO RED LED LED RECOMMENDATION HORN PWR GREEN LED New - Out of package. Off Off Off Off To activate the alarm remove the pull tab. The alarm will sound one long beep to let you know it is powered up. AC power is present. DC power is present. Silent Stays On Blinks On approx. every 2 minutes. Off Alarm is operating properly. Alarm is powered by battery backup. AC power not present. Silent Off Blinks On approx. every 2 minutes.
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CONDITION ALARM AUDIBLE & VISUAL SIGNALS SMK RED CO RED LED LED RECOMMENDATION HORN PWR GREEN LED Non-originating smoke alarm. Another interconnected smoke alarm has sensed smoke causing all interconnected alarms to sound. 3 Beeps, 2 second pause, repeat Stays on Originating CO alarm 4 Beeps, 5 second pause, repeat Stays on Blinks on Blinks On in If hazard is identified please take all precauapprox.
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MODEL MIC1509S TEN-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY USI Electric, Inc. /Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (“USI”) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years from the date of purchase. This warranty shall not apply to any damage which may be caused by the sealed batteries used in this product. This warranty applies only to the original consumer purchaser and only to products used in normal residential use and service.