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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.
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 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
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Alarm Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Repairs and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
MODEL MIC1509S
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    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.

  • Page 2: Alarm Technology & Key Product Features

    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 ®...

  • Page 3: Installation Instructions

    • (2) Fires where the smoke is prevented from reaching the alarm due to a closed door or oth- er obstruction; (3) Incendiary fires where the fire grows so rapidly that an occupant’s egress is blocked even with properly located alarms. •...
  • Page 4 • 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. •...

  • Page 5: Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed

    Mobile Home Installation: For minimum protection, smoke alarms should be installed in compliance with H.U.D. Manu- factured Home Construction Safety Standards, Title 24 CFR, Section 3280.208 and Section 3282. For additional protection, see Single Story Residence smoke alarm requirements/rec- ommendations for Existing Homes and New Construction Homes. Note: For mobile homes built before 1978, install smoke alarms or combination alarms on in- side walls between 4”...

  • Page 6: Mounting Instructions

    • 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.

  • Page 7: Wiring Instructions

    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.

  • Page 8: Interconnected Alarm Installations

    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.

  • Page 9: Interconnection & Compatibility

    This alarm may be interconnected with a total of not more than 24 interconnected devices, i.e., as many as 11 other USI Electric or Universal Security Instruments model smoke alarms or combination smoke and carbon monoxide or smoke and carbon monoxide/natural gas alarms;...

  • Page 10: Industry & Agency Recommendations

    NOTE: Alarms without battery backup will not respond during an AC power failure. Interconnected CO alarms or CO alarm circuit of combination smoke and CO alarms will only respond if a CO alarm/event initiates the alarm. All other alarms remain silent. Interconnected smoke alarms, heat alarms and relay modules will only respond if a smoke alarm/event or heat alarm/event initiates the alarm.

  • Page 11: Trouble Signal

    CAUTION! This combination smoke & fire & carbon monoxide alarm has separate alarm sounds. This alarm is not designed to detect any other gas. Carbon monoxide and smoke may be present in other areas. The alarm will only indicate the presence of CO or smoke which reaches the sensor TEST SEQUENCE: The horn beeps 3 times with a 6 second pause and then beeps 4...

  • Page 12: Testing Instructions

    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.

  • Page 13: What To Do If Alarm Sounds-Carbon Monoxide Detected

    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.

  • Page 14: Required Co Alarm Levels

    Because carbon monoxide may dissipate by the time a first responder or investigator arrives, it may be difficult to locate the source of CO. USI Electric/Universal Security Instruments shall not be obligated to pay for or reimburse the user of this alarm for any carbon monoxide investigation or service calls. Fire departments, HVAC contractors and most utility companies will perform CO inspections.

  • Page 15: What To Do If Alarm Sounds-Smoke Detected

    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.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Information

    ALARM AUDIBLE & VISUAL SIGNALS C O N D I T I O N RECOMMENDATION HORN SMK RED CO RED GREEN New - Out of package. To activate the alarm remove the pull tab. The alarm will sound one long beep to let you know it is powered up.
  • Page 17 3. Remember to reset the originating alarm in order to clear the QUICK FIND® and return the system to normal operation. NOTE: If you have any additional questions about the operation of Model MIC1509S, please contact our Customer Service Department at 800-390-4321, and we will gladly assist you.

  • Page 18: Warranty

    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.

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