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9. Operation And Testing
Operation
The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is complete (see "TESTING" below). When products of
combustion (smoke) are sensed, the unit sounds a loud alarm with voice messages. See Section 1 for alarm
signal descriptions.
Testing
Test your alarm weekly by pressing and releasing the test button quickly. A quick beep will confirm the button
has been pushed followed by the test sequence. See Other Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators table. The alarm
and voice will sound if the electronic circuitry, horn, speaker, and battery are working. If the alarm or voice does
not sound, or gives erratic or low volume sound, the unit must be replaced.
WARNING: DUE TO THE LOUDNESS OF THE ALARM, ALWAyS STAND AbOUT 2.5 FEET AWAy
FROM THE UNIT OR USE EAR PROTECTION WHEN TESTING.
WARNING: DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO TEST yOUR ALARM, yOU COULD DAMAGE THE
ALARM OR IGNITE COMbUSTIbLE MATERIALS AND START A STRUCTURE FIRE.
Chirping
When End of Unit Life or Low Battery chirping begins, you can temporarily silence these chirps by pressing
the Test/Hush® button. See Troubleshooting Guide.
WARNING: REPLACE UNIT AS SOON AS POSSIbLE WHEN IN END OF UNIT LIFE MODE.
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