Troubleshooting - Orca OM509-LS User Manual

9. Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM
Smoke alarm does not
respond when Test
button depressed.
Red LED flashes and the
alarm sounds one beep
every 43 seconds.
Smoke alarm sounds
unwanted alarms
intermittently or when
you are cooking, taking
a shower etc.
360° Strobe Warning Light
Visible from any angle when alarm is activated
Good at detecting both slow smouldering & fast flaming fires
To quieten false alarms or check alarm functioning
Indicates alarm end-of-life or alarm malfunction
Tamper-proof & designed to last the life of the alarm
Photoelectric Sensor
Hush/Test Button
Low Battery Warning
Extra Loud Warning Tone
85db at 3 metres industry standard
Sealed Long Life Battery
SOLUTION
Check that small magnet on back
of alarm has been removed (see
page 3 & 4).
Battery is low - REPLACE ALARM
IMMEDIATELY!
1. Some dust or a small insect has
entered the alarm - see cleaning
instructions on page 13.
2. Move smoke alarm to a new
location. See Wrong Locations
page 5.