Installation Instructions; Where This Alarm Should Be Installed - Universal Security Instruments Sensing Plus AMIC1510S Instructions Manual

Multi-criteria single/multiple station smoke alarm & carbon monoxide alarm

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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. Interconnected

alarms may provide earlier warning than stand-alone alarms since all alarms will sound

when the initiating alarm sounds.

• SMOKE ALARMS CANNOT PREVENT OR EXTINGUISH FIRES.

• ALARMS CAN ONLY SENSE CO WHICH REACHES THE ALARM SENSOR. Carbon

monoxide may be present in other areas of the dwelling without reaching the alarm. CO

may be present on one level of the dwelling and not reach the alarm installed on a different

level. For example, CO in the basement may not reach an alarm on the second level, near

the bedrooms. For this reason, we recommend you provide complete coverage by placing a

combination alarm on every level of the dwelling.

• ALARMS MAY NOT BE HEARD. The horn in this alarm meets or exceeds current stand-

ards, but it may not be heard if: (1) The alarm is located outside a closed or partially closed

door; (2) Residents recently consumed alcohol or drugs; (3) The sound of the alarm is

drowned out by noise from stereos, TV's, air conditioners or other appliances; (4) Residents

are hearing impaired or (5) Residents are sleeping. Current studies have shown alarms

may not awaken all sleeping individuals and that it is the responsibility of individuals in the

household who are capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not

be awakened by the alarm sound or to those who may be incapable of safely evacuating the

area unassisted.

• ALARMS ARE NOT FOOLPROOF. Test alarms weekly to ensure continued protection.

• ALARMS HAVE A LIMITED PRODUCT SERVICE LIFE. This alarm should be replaced

immediately if it is not operating properly. If the self-diagnostic test reveals a malfunction,

the service signal will warn it is time to replace the alarm. Alarms should always be replaced

after 10 years.

• DO NOT PAINT THE ALARM. Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chambers and

prevent the alarm from operating properly.

• DO NOT STAND TOO CLOSE TO THE ALARM WHEN IT IS SOUNDING. It is loud to wake

occupants in an emergency. Exposure to the horn at close range may harm your hearing.

• DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE SEALED RADIOACTIVE SOURCE. This alarm contains an

extremely small amount of a radioactive element in the ionization chamber—less than 1

microcurie (37 kilobecquerel), of a radioactive element, Americium 241. This element is used

to detect combustion products. The source is manufactured and distributed under license

from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission; and meets or exceeds government

standards. The consumer is exempt from any licensing requirements.

DESIGNED WITH A PRODUCT END-OF-SERVICE LIFE SIGNAL WHICH WILL SOUND

AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10 YEARS OF OPERATION FROM INITIAL POWER UP. NOTE:

Manufacturer recommends replacement of this alarm 10 years after date of installation.

This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units. It is not

designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

commercial or industrial standards. Individuals with medical problems may consider using

warning devices which provide audible and visual warnings for carbon monoxide

concentrations under 30 ppm.

IMPORTANT: This alarm must be mounted on a ceiling or a wall.

For maximum protection, install an alarm inside every bedroom, outside every sleeping

area, and on every level of the home including basements and finished attic spaces.

• Temperature limits for proper operation are 40ºF to 100ºF (4.4ºC to 37.8ºC).

• Humidity operating range is up to 95% RH non-condensing

• Install an alarm in each room where the occupant closes the door while sleeping.