Alarm Technology & Key Product Features; Alarm Limitations And Functions - Universal Security Instruments Sensing Plus AMIC1510S Instructions Manual

This 3-in-1 combination smoke + fire + carbon monoxide (CO) alarm requires constant 120
Volt AC power to operate properly. The 10 year sealed battery provides continuous protection
in the event of a temporary power outage.
There are three basic smoke alarm types: UNIVERSAL
UNIVERSAL Sensing Plus
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and a Patented Microprocessor to respond quickly to both fast flaming fires and slow
smoldering fires.
Ionization smoke alarms are typically more effective at detecting fast flaming fires—fires
which consume combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may
include paper burning in a wastebasket, or kitchen grease fires.
Photoelectric smoke alarms, on the other hand, are typically more effective at detecting
slow smoldering fires—fires which burn for hours before bursting into flame. Sources of
these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.
Installing alarms containing UNIVERSAL
detection of all types of fires.
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Smart Alarm Technology virtually eliminates nuisance alarms caused by non-hazardous
sources such as every day cooking smoke and steam.
Permanent Power battery backup provides continuous protection—even in the event of an
AC power outage. Eliminates low battery chirps. Never replace batteries.
Lithium Free 10 Year Sealed Power Supply features Duracell
Technology alkaline batteries providing a safer, greener alternative.
Quick Find Alarm Origination Feature easily identifies first alarm to sound in an
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interconnected system.
This alarm meets the new UL217 8th Edition requirements for the detection of polyure-
thane foam in both slow smoldering & fast flaming fires; resistance to false alarms
from cooking; and it passes the tests for immunity to high-voltage current surges.
• IMPORTANT: ALARMS WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT POWER. Therefore, installing an
alarm with a sealed battery or an alarm powered from two different power sources can
give an extra measure of protection. A hardwired alarm with backup battery power will
provide protection in the event of an AC power failure. Battery operated alarms cannot
work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead. If you are concerned about the
limitations of the battery or AC power, install both types of alarms.
• PROPERLY LOCATE THE ALARM TO AVOID NUISANCE ALARMS. Using an ionization
smoke alarm without UNIVERSAL
or in a high humidity area near a shower, can cause nuisance/false alarms.
• DO NOT TURN OFF THE AC POWER OR DEACTIVATE THE BATTERY TO QUIET
A NUISANCE/FALSE ALARM. The alarm will not provide protection if it is not receiving
power. Properly locate the alarm to avoid nuisance/false alarms.
• SMOKE, CO OR GAS ALARMS MAY NOT ALWAYS WARN ABOUT DANGERS
CAUSED BY CARELESSNESS. Safety hazards such as smoking in bed, violent
explosions, escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, overloaded electrical
circuits, children playing with matches, natural causes such as lightning and arson.
Prevention and appliance maintenance is the best safeguard.
• INSTALLING ALARMS MAY MAKE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR LOWER INSURANCE RATES,
BUT ALARMS ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR INSURANCE. Home-owners and renters
alike should continue to insure their lives and properties.
• SMOKE ALARMS CANNOT DETECT FIRES IF THE SMOKE DOES NOT REACH
THEM. Smoke from fires may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the alarm. Do not
obstruct airflow around the smoke alarm or place in areas of obstructed airflow.
• SMOKE ALARMS MAY NOT BE EFFECTIVE IN VARIOUS AREAS. For example: (1)
Fires where the victim is intimate with fire due to a person's clothes catching fire while
cooking;
ALARM TECHNOLOGY & FEATURES
Ionization and Photoelectric
uses the Advanced Intelligence of Multi-Criteria Technology
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The enclosed alarm is a 3-in-1 Carbon Monoxide +
Sensing Plus
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KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

ALARM LIMITATIONS AND FUNCTIONS

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Sensing Plus
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Smoke + Fire Smart Alarm.
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Sensing Plus in a smokey area, such as a kitchen,
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Sensing Plus
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technology ensures maximum
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