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NOTE: The alarm horn loudness meets or exceeds current UL standards of 85 dB at 10 feet
(3 meters).
WEEKLY TESTING: This alarm is designed to act as a monitor, not for use as a short-term
testing device, or to perform a quick check for the presence of CO or smoke . The built-in test
switch accurately tests the alarm operation as required by ANSI/UL 2034/UL 217 Standards
for Safety . If at any time the alarm does not perform as described when tested, replace it
immediately . Weekly testing is required to ensure proper operation . Irregular or low volume
sound may indicate a defective alarm and it should be returned for service . Follow deactiva-
tion instructions to prepare alarm for shipment or disposal .
USING THE TEST FEATURE:Press and release the Test button on the alarm cover . During
testing, the alarm will sound a loud horn pattern consisting of 3 beeps, followed by a 6 second
pause, then 4 beeps. The red smoke LED will blink in sync with the 3 beeps and the red CO
LED will blink in sync with the 4 beeps. The alarm will sound if all the electronic circuitry, horn
and battery are working properly .
If the alarm does not sound properly:
1 . Hold the test button down longer . Try holding the test button down for up to 10 seconds .
2 . Make sure the battery activation pull tab has been completely removed .
3. If there is still a problem, call customer service. Do not attempt to fix the alarm.
The battery should last for approximately 10 years under normal operating conditions .
Place this alarm into shut-down mode at the end of its useful service life . Once the alarm has
entered end-of-service-life mode, it is necessary to turn off the alarm to deactivate the alarm
operation . This will stop the product end-of-service-life warning signal and also discharge the
remaining capacity of the battery and ready the alarm for disposal .
1 . Remove the alarm from the mounting bracket by rotating it in the direction shown the
arrows on the rim of the base .
2 . The plastic alarm deactivation key is molded in the mounting bracket of the alarm . Refer to
Figure 3). Use a small flat blade tool to remove (breakaway) the deactivation key from the
mounting bracket .
3 . Insert the key into the deactivation keyhole slot outlined on alarm label, and insert fully .
4. Slowly turn key clockwise to the "off" position, approximately 3/4 turn.
5 . This will discharge the alarm battery and stop the alarm chirping after approximately on
minute . The alarm is now ready for disposal .
6 . The deactivation key should not be removed and the alarm cannot be re-attached to the
mounting bracket .
7 . Be sure to install a new alarm immediately .
• The alarm cannot be re-activated
• The alarm cannot be re--attached to the bracket
• The alarm will no longer detect smoke or carbon monoxide
• The alarm contains no serviceable parts
FIGURE 3
ALARM AND BATTERY DEACTIVATION
This alarm uses a sealed battery for power .
Deactivation of the alarm is permanent.
Once this alarm has been deactivated/turned off:
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DEACTIVATION KEY
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