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Using the Silence Feature
The silence feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several minutes. To use this feature, press the "Push to
Silence" button on the cover. The alarm will "chirp" about once a minute (for up to 15 minutes) to remind you the alarm
has been silenced. The "chirping" will stop when the unit returns to normal operation.
WARNING!
The silence feature does not disable the unit—it makes it temporarily less sensitive to smoke. For your
safety, if smoke around the unit is dense enough to suggest a potentially dangerous situation, it will stay
in alarm, or may re-alarm quickly. If you do not know the source of the smoke, do not assume it is an
unwanted alarm. Not responding to an alarm can result in property loss, injury or death.
IF YOUR SMOKE ALARM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY
IMPORTANT!
Smoke alarms may not operate properly because of dead, missing or weak batteries, a build-up of dirt, dust or
grease on the smoke alarm cover, or installation in an improper location. Clean the smoke alarm as described in
"Regular Maintenance," and install a fresh battery, then test the smoke alarm again. If it fails to test properly when you
use the test button, or if the problem persists, replace the smoke alarm immediately.
Problem...
You should...
Smoke alarm alarms when
• Clean the smoke alarm. (See "Regular Maintenance.")
no smoke is visible.
• Check the location of the smoke alarm.
(See "Where To Install Smoke Alarms.")
You experience frequent unwanted alarms
• Check the location of the smoke alarm.
(like in response to cooking smoke).
(See "Where To Install Smoke Alarms.")
Smoke alarm "chirps" intermittently.
• Check that the battery is installed correctly and is
working properly. (See "How to Install This Smoke
Alarm" and "Weekly Testing.")
• Check the location of the smoke alarm.
(See "Where To Install Smoke Alarms.")
• Clean the smoke alarm. (See "Regular Maintenance.")
Smoke alarm "chirps" about once a minute.
• Replace the battery. (See "Regular Maintenance.")
Alarm horn doesn't sound during testing.
• Check that the battery is installed correctly and is
working properly. (See "How to Install This Smoke
Alarm" and "Weekly Testing.")
Alarm horn will not silence when you
• Do not ignore the alarm! Smoke present may be
push the Silence button
too dense, indicating an emergency situation
If the smoke alarm is still not operating properly, and it is still under warranty, send it, shipping prepaid, along with
original purchase receipt (or write down date purchased), to: BRK Brands, Inc., Attn.: Consumer Affairs, 3920 Enterprise
Court, Aurora, IL 60504-8132. Enclose a note in the package describing what is wrong with the unit.
WARNING!
Do not try to fix the unit yourself—this will void your warranty!
10-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Coverage: BRK Brands, Inc. warrants its enclosed smoke alarm to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use for a period of ten years from the date of purchase. During the first year after the date of purchase,
BRK Brands, Inc. will replace any defective smoke alarm without charge. During the next nine years, BRK Brands, Inc.
will replace any defective smoke alarm at a charge to you not to exceed BRK Brands, Inc.'s cost. This is your exclusive
warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep
the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. Dealers, service centers, or
retail stores selling this product do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this
warranty. In new construction, if your smoke alarms were installed by a contractor, this warranty is valid for the
homeowner at the time of installation from the date of original installation and is not transferable.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or
misuse of the product, use on improper voltage, current or battery, use contrary to the operating instructions,
disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK Brands, Inc. Further, the warranty does not cover acts of
God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
BRK Brands, Inc. shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or
implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose is limited in duration for 10 years. Some states, provinces, or jurisdictions do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights that vary from state to state, or province to province.
Service: Units under warranty and in need of repair should be returned, shipping prepaid, to BRK Brands, Inc., Attn.:
Consumer Affairs, 3920 Enterprise Court, Aurora, IL 60504-8132.
Warranty: BRK Brands, Inc. makes no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or
fitness for any particular purpose, with respect to the battery.
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