Operation And Testing - Kidde TRUSENSE SMOKE User Manual

9. Operation And Testing

Operation
The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is complete (see "TESTING" below).
When products of combustion (smoke) are sensed, the unit sounds a loud alarm.
See Section 1 for alarm signal descriptions.
Testing
Test your alarm weekly by pressing and releasing the button quickly. A quick beep will
confirm the button has been pushed followed by the test sequence. See Other Alarm Visual
and Audible Indicators table. The alarm will sound if the electronic circuitry, horn, and
battery are working. If the alarm does not sound, or gives erratic or low volume sound, the
unit must be replaced.
WARNING: DUE TO THE LOUDNESS OF THE ALARM, ALWAYS STAND ABOUT
2.5 FEET 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.
Chirping
When End of Unit Life or Low Battery chirping begins, you can temporarily silence these
chirps by pressing the button.
WARNING: REPLACE UNIT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHEN IN END OF UNIT LIFE
OR LOW BATTERY MODE.
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