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Operation
HUSH
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Control Feature
The Hush
other areas prone to false alarms.
The Hush
desensitizing the smoke alarm circuit for about 8 minutes.
This feature is to be used only when a known alarm
condition, such as smoke from cooking, activates the alarm.
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
Locations to Avoid may have caused the alarm.
The smoke alarm is desensitized by pushing the Hush
button on the smoke alarm cover. If the smoke is not too
dense, the alarm will silence immediately and the red LED
will flash slowly (1 second on - 8 seconds off) for 7 to 9
minutes. This indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily
desensitized condition. The smoke alarm will automatically
reset after approximately 8 minutes. If after this period
particles of combustion are still present, the alarm will
sound again.
The Hush
been cleared of the condition causing the alarm. Pushing
the Test button on the alarm will end the Hush
NOTE: Dense smoke will override the Hush
sound a continuous alarm.
CAUTION: Before using the alarm Hush
source of the smoke and be certain a safe condition exists.
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button is extremely useful in a kitchen area or
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