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Smoke & Heat Detector Troubleshooting
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Smoke & Heat Detector Troubleshooting
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Smoke Detector Trouble Conditions
There are several different models of Smoke Detectors. If yours is not listed below, please refer to the
Peripheral Device Manual
Ademco Honeywell 5806 W3
These Trouble Conditions apply to the
This smoke detector has 2 LEDs and a sounder to indicate the detector's status.
State
Green LED
Normal
Blinks every 10
(Standby)
seconds
Smoke Alarm Off
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Heat
Testing the
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Heat
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page to locate the user's manual for your device.
Ademco Honeywell 5806W3
Red LED
Off
Blinks every 1
second
Select
How They
Smoke
Work
Detector
Care
wireless smoke detector.
Sounder
Action
The device is operating normally. No
Off
action needed.
Smoke has been detected. ADT has
been contacted. Press the recessed
test switch to silence the smoke
detector sounder for 5 minutes. If
necessary, silence the alarm keypad.
Remove the source of the smoke, if
Pattern
it can be done safely. If necessary,
fan the smoke detector for a few
minutes to further dissipate any
Heat
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Summary of Contents for ADEMCO Honeywell 5806 W3
- Page 1 There are several different models of Smoke Detectors. If yours is not listed below, please refer to the Peripheral Device Manual page to locate the user’s manual for your device. Ademco Honeywell 5806 W3 These Trouble Conditions apply to the Ademco Honeywell 5806W3 wireless smoke detector.
- Page 2 Smoke & Heat Detector Troubleshooting smoke or particles. If the device still indicates a problem, it may be necessary to clean it. Please refer to Caring for Your Smoke Detector below. The unit has detected that the temperature is above 135 F. ADT has been contacted.
- Page 3 Smoke & Heat Detector Troubleshooting A problem has been detected with the smoke detector. The smoke detector compensates for long term changes in the environment Out of Blinks every 5 resulting from dust and other Sensitivity seconds factors. This automatic compensation sensitivity needs to be reset by a technician.
- Page 4 Smoke & Heat Detector Troubleshooting In Alarm Alarm (>135 ) second Steady minutes. If necessary, silence the alarm keypad. Remove the source of the heat, if it can be done safely. A problem has been detected with the smoke detector. The smoke detector compensates for long term changes in the environment Trouble...
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Page 5: Testing The Smoke Detector
Smoke & Heat Detector Troubleshooting opening above batteries. Testing the Smoke Detector To test that your smoke detector is functioning properly: 1. Place your system in Test mode. Please refer to the System Test page. 2. Locate the Test Switch on the detector housing. This may be a recessed switch or a visible button. 3. -
Page 6: How They Work
Smoke & Heat Detector Troubleshooting Alarm Mode on State Action Keypad Normal None The device is operating normally. No action needed. (standby) Heat in excess of 135 F OR an increase in temperature in Alarm for Heat Heat Alarm excess of 15 F per minute has been detected. ADT has been Detector Zone notified of the alarm. - Page 7 Dust and other particles will collect on the smoke detector over time during normal use. The smoke detector should be cleaned periodically cleaned to remove these accumulated particles. The following cleaning steps refer to the wireless Ademco Honeywell model 5806W3. Further information is available in the Ademco Honeywell 5803W3 device manual.
- Page 8 Smoke & Heat Detector Troubleshooting 4. Wait at least 20 seconds to ensure proper power-down sequence. 5. Remove the detector cover by turning counter-clockwise. 6. Vacuum the cover or use canned air to remove any dust or debris. 7. Remove the top half of the screen/sensing chamber by lifting straight up. 8.
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Page 9: Related Topics
Smoke & Heat Detector Troubleshooting NOTE: If the detector indicates a maintenance trouble after the power-up sequence is complete, remove the battery for 20 seconds and then reinstall. Caring for the Heat Detector The Heat Detector is used in areas where a smoke detector may not be feasible, such as a kitchen, basement, attic or smoking area.
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