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Operation
Testing
Test the unit, to ensure proper operation, by pressing the
Test/Hush button for at least 5 seconds (or until the unit
sounds). This will sound the alarm if the electronic
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the
circuitry, horn, and battery are working.
alarm, always stand an arms-length away from the unit
when testing.
If no alarm sounds, the unit has a defective battery or
other failure. DO NOT use an open flame to test your
alarm, you could damage the alarm or ignite combustible
materials and start a fire.
Test the alarm weekly to ensure proper operation. Erratic
or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.
defective alarm (see Warranty section).
LED Indicators
This alarm is equipped with a red LED indicator, with
three modes of operation.
Red LED - Flashing every 40–50 seconds: Indicates that
the smoke alarm is operating properly.
Red LED - Flashing: When the Test/Hush button is
pressed, or when the smoke alarm senses particles of
combustion and goes into alarm (constant pulsating
sound), the red LED will flash once per second. The
flashing LED and pulsating alarm will continue until the air
is cleared.
Red LED - Alarm silencer (Hush
mode) indication: The
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red LED will flash every 11 seconds, indicating the smoke
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.
alarm is in the alarm silencer (Hush
) mode.
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