Electronics Line 3000 iConnect Installation Manual page 114

Battery Replacement
When the battery power is low and replacement is necessary, the Alarm will "beep" and the red light will flash at the
same time about once per minute. The battery must then be replaced. Replace the battery if the alarm does not sound
when the Test Button is pressed. For maximum reliability, replace the battery at least once a year. After replacing the
battery, press the test button to check that the alarm is functioning correctly.
End of Life
The entire Smoke Alarm must be replaced if:
(i) The unit is installed for over 10 years (check the replacement year marked on the side of the unit).
(ii) The unit fails to sound the horn loudly when the test button is pressed.
(iii) The unit is giving a short beep every 40 seconds and the red light flashes at the same time for longer than 1 hour. If
the unit beeps without the red light flashing at the same time, see Automatic Self-Test above.
Troubleshooting
Alarm Sounds For No Apparent Reason
Check for fumes, steam, etc. from kitchen or bathroom. Paint and other fumes can cause nuisance alarms.
Check for any sign of contamination such as cobwebs or dust and clean the alarm as described on the previous page if
necessary.
Press the test/hush button on the unit causing the alarm – this will silence the smoke alarm for 10 minutes.
The Alarm Fails to Sound when the Test Button is Pressed
Check the age of the unit - see the "replace by" label on base of unit.
Check the battery snaps are firmly connected – see Figure B- 20.
Limitations of Smoke Alarms
Smoke alarms have significantly helped to reduce the number of fire fatalities in countries where they are widely
installed. However independent authorities have stated that they may be ineffective in some circumstances. There are a
number of reasons for this:
Smoke alarms will not work if the batteries are depleted or if they are not connected. Test regularly and
replace the entire unit when it fails to operate.
Smoke alarms will not detect fire if sufficient smoke does not reach the alarm. Smoke may be
prevented from reaching the Alarm if the fire is too far away, for example, if the fire is on another floor,
behind a closed door, in a chimney, in a wall cavity, or if the prevailing air draughts carry the smoke
away. Installing smoke alarms on both sides of closed doors and installing more than one smoke alarm
as recommended in this leaflet very significantly improve the probability of early detection.
The smoke alarm may not be heard.
A smoke alarm may not wake a person who has taken drugs or alcohol.
Smoke Alarms may not detect every type of fire to give sufficient early warning. They are particularly
ineffective with: fires caused by smoking in bed, escaping gas, violent explosions. poor storage of
flammable rags and/or liquids, (for example petrol, paint, spirits etc), overloaded electrical circuits,
arson, children playing with matches.
Smoke Alarms do not last indefinitely. The manufacturer recommends replacement after 10 years as a
precaution.
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Appendix B: Transmitter Installation
iConnect Installation Manual