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CHECKING THE OPERATION OF
THE ALARMS
INSPECTION & TESTING PROCEDURE
After installation check all the Alarms
(i) Check that the green mains indicator light is on. (If it is off
check circuit breakers, fuses and wiring etc.) Check the red light
behind the button or on the cover flashes every 40 seconds.
(ii) Press the test button (see figure
8) for up to 10 seconds to ensure the
sensor chamber, electronics and
sounder are working. A red light
behind the test button or on the
cover, will flash while horn is
sounding. The alarm will stop when
the button is released. Pressing the
test button simulates the effect of
smoke or heat during a real fire and
is the best way to ensure the Alarm is
operating correctly.
WARNING: DO NOT TEST WITH FLAME.
This can damage the alarm or may set fire to the house.
We do not recommend testing with smoke or heat as the results
can be misleading unless special apparatus is used.
(iii) Check for any sign of contamination such as cobwebs or dust
and clean the alarm as described in the "User Instructions" leaflet.
Interconnected alarms
Test the first unit by pressing the button. All the units should alarm
within about 5 seconds of the first horn sounding and the red light
on the first unit only will flash about once a second. Check all the
other units similarly.
Checking Rechargeable Cells
1. When the unit is beeping:
The Alarm automatically monitors the cells every 40 seconds to
ensure that they are satisfactory. If a problem is identified it will
give a short beep every 40 seconds. If the unit is giving beeps
then check the following:
(i) Check that the green mains power light is on. If it is off the
Alarm has been powered from the battery and the beeps indicate
it is depleted. Re-connect the mains, check fuse, circuit breakers
and wiring. If in doubt contact a licenced electrician. The beeps
should cease within 2 hours as the battery charges up.
(ii) Check that the hush button has not been pressed inadvertently
(Ei151TL only). This also causes beeps every 40 seconds for up
to 15 minutes. Hold the test button until alarm sounds to cancel
hush mode beeps.
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