Weekly Testing - First Alert Onelink Safe & Sound User Manual

Weekly Testing

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You can test this smoke/CO alarm by pressing and holding the Test/Silence button on the side of the alarm until
alarm voice says "Testing" (typically 3-5 seconds).
During Testing, You Will See and Hear the Following Sequence:
"The alarm voice will say "This is only a test. The alarm will sound and for your protection is very loud.
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The test will start in 5 seconds. 5...4...3...2...1." The LED chases Blue. The alarm voice will say "Testing
Smoke." The horn will sound 3 beeps, twice. The LED chases and flashes Red. The alarm voice will say
"Evacuate, evacuate, there's fire in the [Location. Example: "Kitchen"]." The LED flashes green."
"Next, the alarm voice will say "Testing Carbon Monoxide." The horn will sound 4 beeps, twice. The LED
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chases and flashes Red. The alarm voice will say "Evacuate, evacuate, there's carbon monoxide in the
[Location. Example: "Kitchen"]." The LED flashes green. The alarm voice will say "Highest carbon monoxide
level was 0 PPM." The LED chases Blue. The alarm voice will then say "The testing is almost complete."
After a pause, the alarm voice will say "The test is done, and you are protected." The LED flashes green.
If the unit does not alarm, make sure it has been activated correctly, and test again. If the unit still does not alarm,
replace it immediately.
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WARNING:
NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might
accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. NEVER use vehicle
exhaust! Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty.
WARNING:
DO NOT stand close to the alarm when the horn is
sounding. Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing.
When testing, step away when horn starts sounding.
CAUTION:
It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working
properly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this smoke/CO alarm.