usi MI106S User Manual

Universal smoke sensing technology 2-in-1 smoke & fire alarm with 10 year tamper proof permanent power sealed battery backup

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UNIVERSAL SMOKE SENSING TECHNOLOGY

10 YEAR TAMPER PROOF PERMANENT POWER

THANK YOU for purchasing this smoke and fire alarm. This alarm does not

require battery changes. It has a permanent power sealed battery backup which

will last for approximately 10 years. This manual includes important information

regarding where to install the alarm, how to operate, maintenance, testing and

product features. It also includes tips and information which could help protect

you and your family.

Smoke Alarm Limitations and Functions ................................. 2

Recommended Location of Alarms.......................................... 2

Avoid These Locations ............................................................ 3

Early Warning .......................................................................... 4

Installation Instructions ............................................................ 4

Electrical Shock Hazard .......................................................... 4

Locking/Tamper Feature .......................................................... 4

Wiring Instructions ................................................................... 5

Operation, Testing & Maintenance .......................................... 6

QUICK FIND

Resetting ................................................................................. 7

Cautions/Warnings .................................................................. 7

Silence Feature ....................................................................... 7

Develop and Practice a Plan of Escape .................................. 8

Operational Summary............................................................ 10

Warranty ..................................................................Back Cover

This smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of a radioactive

element in the ionization chamber. Do not tamper with radioactive sealed

source or try to repair the smoke alarm yourself.

MODEL MI106S

2-in-1 SMOKE & FIRE ALARM WITH

SEALED BATTERY BACKUP

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Conforms to UL Std. 217 MODEL MI106S Single/ Multiple Station Smoke Alarm UNIVERSAL SMOKE SENSING TECHNOLOGY ® 2-in-1 SMOKE & FIRE ALARM WITH 10 YEAR TAMPER PROOF PERMANENT POWER SEALED BATTERY BACKUP THANK YOU for purchasing this smoke and fire alarm. This alarm does not require battery changes.
Page 2: Smoke Alarm Limitations And Functions
SMOKE ALARM LIMITATIONS AND FUNCTIONS • There are three basic smoke alarm types: Universal Smoke Sensing Technology , Ionization and ® Photoelectric • Universal Smoke Sensing Technology is an ionization alarm containing patented Smart Alarm Technology. ® Alarms containing Universal Smoke Sensing Technology are effective at detecting fast flaming fires and slow smoldering fires.
Page 3: Avoid These Locations
• Locate at least one smoke alarm on every floor level. • Locate a smoke alarm in any area where a smoker sleeps or where electrical appliances are operated in sleeping areas. • Smoke, heat and other combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally. Mounting the smoke alarm on the ceiling in the center of the room places it closest to all points in the room.
Page 4: Early Warning
• in extremely dusty, dirty or insect-infested areas. Loose particles interfere with smoke alarm operation. • in areas where temperature may fall below 40 F (4.4 C) or rise above 100 F (37.8 • closer than 1 foot (0.3m) from fluorescent lights, electrical "noise" and flickering may affect the alarm's operation.
Page 5: Wiring Instructions
All CO and natural gas alarms remain silent. NOTE: Alarms without battery backup will not respond during an AC power failure. NOTE: The relay, model USI-960, will not respond if a CO or natural gas alarm event initiates the alarm.
Page 6: Operation, Testing & Maintenance
AN, USI-960. Attach the mounting bracket to the electrical junction box. Activate the Permanent Power backup battery feature by removing and discarding the battery pull tab.
Page 7: Quick Find Alarm Originating Feature
Alarm Origination - In an interconnected system consisting of any of these models: 5304, 5304L, MI106, MDS107, MCN108, MICN109, MDSCN111, MP117, MI106S and MIC1509S, it may be difficult to determine which alarm initiated the alarms to sound ® during an alarm event. This QUICK FIND feature will immediately allow you to locate the originating ®...
Page 8 If you choose to use an aerosol smoke product to test the smoke alarm, be certain to use one that has been Listed to Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Safety Standards and use it only as directed. Use of non-UL Listed products or improper use of UL Listed products may affect the smoke alarm's sensitivity.
Page 9: Develop And Practice A Plan Of Escape
Once this alarm has been deactivated/turned off: • The alarm cannot be reactivated • The alarm cannot be reattached to the bracket • The alarm will no longer detect smoke FIGURE 2 REPAIRS AND SERVICES This smoke alarm contains less than 1 microcurie (37 kilobecquerel) of Americium 241, a radioactive material.
Page 10: Operational Summary
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY ALARM AUDIBLE & VISUAL SIGNALS RECOMMENDATION CONDITION RECOMMENDATION RED LED HORN GREEN LED New - Out of Package To activate the alarm, remove the pull tab. The Silent alarm will sound one long beep to confirm it is powered up.
Page 11: Warranty
If this product is found to be defective, USI’s only obligation, and your exclusive remedy, is the repair or replacement of the product, at USI’s discretion, provided that the product has not been damaged through misuse, abuse, accident, modification, alteration, neglect or mishandling.