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It's helpful to understand the difference between temporary high readings and persistent high readings. A one-time
event might create a temporarily high reading but is not a cause for concern in the long term. However, if you
consistently get high levels of poor indoor air quality in a room, then you should take steps to improve ventilation or air
circulation in the area of the device. Please refer to the threshold ranges in the app to know what readings are
considered high.
It is important when comparing readings between different devices that the comparison is truly under the same
conditions. TVOC concentrations can vary throughout the home, so the placement of the devices in the house can have
an impact on their readings. If the devices are not right beside each other, or one of the devices is closer to a vent or fan,
this could impact the difference.
Testing
IMPorTAnT: Retail canned smoke products vary by manufacturer and produce inconsistent results. If the unit does
not alarm when canned smoke is applied conduct a push-to-test to verify proper operation.Over-application of canned
smoke can permanently damage the alarm.
Test your alarm weekly by pressing and releasing the button quickly. A quick beep will confirm the button has been
pushed followed by voice prompts that will inform you of the upcoming test sequence. See Other Alarm Visual and
Audible Indicators table. The alarm and voice (and any interconnected units) will sound if the electronic circuitry, horn,
speaker, and battery are working. If the alarm or voice does not sound, or gives erratic or low volume sound, the unit
must be replaced. See Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery section to determine how to prepare the unit for
shipment or disposal.
noTe: If you push the test button on your alarm, the app will send you a text message. However, if you conduct a
remote test using the app, you will not receive a text message.
wArnInG: dUe To THe loUdneSS oF THe AlArM, AlwAYS STAnd ABoUT 0.7 M (2.5 FT) AwAY
FroM THe UnIT or USe eAr ProTeCTIon wHen TeSTInG.
wArnInG: do noT USe An oPen FlAMe To TeST YoUr AlArM, YoU CoUld dAMAGe THe AlArM
or IGnITe CoMBUSTIBle MATerIAlS And STArT A STrUCTUre FIre.
Ambient light Sensing
In low light ambient conditions, the green LED ring fades to off, and
then blinks approx every 60 seconds. This unit samples the ambient
light conditions of the alarm's location and, if possible, determines a
Night / Day cycle. A valid Night / Day cycle will delay unit chirps during
the night until the next Day cycle begins.
Chirping
When chirping begins during the next Day cycle, you can temporarily silence End of Unit Life or Network Error chirps by
pressing the button. Low Battery chirps cannot be silenced.
If a valid Night / Day cycle has not been established because the unit is located in either a constantly dark or lighted
location, the chirps mentioned above will not be delayed at night. Moving the unit to a different location might allow the
unit to determine a valid Night / Day cycle.
wArnInG: rePlACe UnIT AS Soon AS PoSSIBle wHen In end oF UnIT lIFe or low BATTerY Mode.
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PoSSIBle CHIrPInG reASonS
End of Unit Life: will be suppressed at night
Network Error: will be suppressed at night
Low battery: will be suppressed at night