Nuisance Alarms - Kidde PI9000 UK User Manual

use an open flame to test your alarm, you could damage the
alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a structure fire.
Alarm Memory:
TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION. Erratic
or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective
alarm, and it should be returned for service (see section 12).
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.

5. NUISANCE ALARMS

Smoke alarms are designed to minimize nuisance alarms.
Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless the
smoke is blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from
cooking may set off the alarm if the alarm is located close to the
cooking area. Large quantities of combustible particles are gener-
ated from spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood
which vents to the outside (non-recirculating type) will also help
remove these combustible products from the kitchen.
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 section 2 may have caused the
alarm.
The Model PI 9000 has a "HUSH" control that is extremely useful
in a kitchen area or other areas prone to nuisance alarms. For
more information refer to section 4, OPERATION AND TESTING.
6. MAINTENANCE
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
If tamper resist feature has been used, refer to TAMPER RESIST
FEATURE in section 3 for removal instructions.
This smoke alarm is equipped with an alarm
memory feature which produces a rapid
chirping sound when the test button is
pushed. This sound indicates that the alarm
has been activated since it was last tested.
Releasing the test button clears the memory.
If the alarm memory sound is heard, release
the test button and press the test button
again to enter the normal test mode.