Maintenance And Cleaning - Firex KF10 User Manual

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Blinks once a second

Blinks once every 10 seconds — smoke alarm is in hush mode.

(Interconnected system only):

3 rapid flashes at 40 second intervals — indicates which alarm previously

OFF —

Models KF10, KF10LL, KF10R, KF20, KF20LL and KF20R feature Hush Button

that, when activated, quiets unwanted alarms for up to 9 minutes.

To use the Hush Button:

Press and release the test button during an unwanted alarm. The alarm

should stop within ten seconds. This means the smoke alarm is in Hush

Button. If the smoke alarm does not go into Hush and continues to sound

its loud alarm horn, or if it initially goes into Hush then resounds the alarm,

the smoke is too heavy and could be a dangerous situation – take

emergency action.

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Test each smoke alarm to be sure it is installed correctly and operating

properly.

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Test all smoke alarms in an interconnected system after installation.

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The Push-to-Test button accurately tests all functions. DO NOT use an

open flame to test this smoke alarm. You may ignite and damage the

smoke alarm or your home.

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Test smoke alarms weekly and upon returning from holiday or when no

one has been in the household for several days.

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Stand at arm's length from the smoke alarm when testing. The alarm

horn is loud to alert you to an emergency and can be harmful to hearing.

Test all smoke alarms weekly by doing the following:

1. Check Push-to-Test button. A constant green light indicates the smoke

alarm is receiving 230V AC, 50Hz power. A red flashing LED about once

every 5 minutes verifies operation. For models KF10, KF10LL, KF10R,

KF20, KF20LL and KF20R the red flashing LED also verifies that a

working battery is present.

2. Firmly depress and hold the Push-to-Test button for at least five (5) sec-

onds. The smoke alarm will sound a loud beep about three (3) times a

second. The alarm may sound for up to 10 seconds after releasing the

Push-to-Test button.

NOTE: If smoke alarms are interconnected, all smoke alarms should

3. If smoke alarm does not sound, turn off power at main fuse box or

circuit breaker and check wiring. Retest smoke alarm.

DANGER: If alarm horn sounds, and smoke alarm is

In addition to weekly testing, Models KF10 and KF20 also require periodic bat-

tery replacement. Regularly clean smoke alarm to remove dust, dirt, and

debris.

WARNING: Alarm comes equipped with a dust cover,

DANGER:

B B A A T T T T E E R R Y Y R R E E P P L L A A C C E E M M E E N N T T

( ( For Models KF10 and KF20 only) ) : :

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

Always turn off power to smoke alarm before replacing battery. Replace

battery at least once a year or immediately when the low battery signal

sounds once every 40 seconds, even though the smoke alarm is receiving

AC power. Use only the following 9V/(6F22) batteries as replacements in this

smoke alarm: Energizer 522; Duracell MN1604 or MX 1604; or

FDK CP-V9Ju; Ultralife U9VL-J-P

Replace only with the same or equivalent battery type recommended

another smoke alarm in the network has sensed

smoke and is signalling this alarm.

HUSH BUTTON

TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM

W A R N I N G

sound an alarm within three seconds after any test button is

pushed and the tested smoke alarm sounds.

not being tested, the smoke alarm is sensing

smoke. THE SOUND OF THE ALARM HORN

REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION

AND ACTION.