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D. At the end of the diagnostics test the LED blinks 3
times.
The following table indicates received signal strength
indication.
LED response
Green LED blinks
Orange LED blinks
Red LED blinks
No blinks
IMPORTANT! Reliable reception must be assured.
Therefore, "poor" signal strength is not acceptable. If you
receive a "poor" signal from the detector, re-locate it and
re-test until a "good" or "strong" signal strength is received.
Note: For detailed Diagnostics Test instructions refer to
PowerMax10-G2 Installer Guide.
7. MOUNTING
tab
(1 of 3)
1
Mark and drill 2 holes in
the mounting surface.
Fasten the bracket to the
mounting surface with 2 screws.
Figure 4. Mounting
Notes
1. A battery must be inserted into the detector before the
detector can be mounted onto the bracket.
2. Unauthorized removal of the unit from the bracket will
initiate a tamper alert!
8. SMOKE DETECTOR LIMITATIONS
A. This smoke detector is designed for use in a single
residential unit or offices, which means that it should be
used inside a single family home or apartment or office.
B. Please refer to NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code,
NFPA72 for smoke detector requirements for fire
protection in buildings not defined as "households".
C. The smoke detector will not sense a fire if the smoke
does not reach the sensor. In order for a smoke
detector to sense smoke, it must be installed in the
immediate vicinity of the fire.
In addition, smoke from fires in chimneys, in walls, on roofs,
in remote parts of the building, or on another level from
where the smoke detector is located, may not reach the
smoke detector quickly enough for occupants to escape
unharmed. For this reason, installer shall install smoke
detectors on every level, in every sleeping area and in
every bedroom of the household.
D-302758
Reception
Strong
Good
Poor
No communication
BRACKET
DETECTOR
2
Align bracket tabs with the
detector slots and rotate the detector
as shown. Pull the detector outward to
verify that it is securely attached.
D. Smoke detector may not be heard. The alarm horn in
this
smoke
detector
Underwriter's Laboratories standards. However, if the
smoke detector is not located in the same room as the
occupant or if it is blocked by a closed door or normal
noise, the alarm horn may not be heard. In addition,
sound sleepers, or persons who are under the influence
of drugs or alcohol may not hear the alarm or be able to
react to it. Therefore, locate this smoke detector,
which has a sounder rated at 85 dB at 10 feet, on
every level, in every sleeping area and in every
bedroom of the household.
E. This detector, if used as a stand-alone unit, will not alert
people who are hard of hearing.
F. In general, detectors may not always warn you about
fires caused by carelessness and safety hazards like
smoking in bed, violent explosions, escaping gas,
improper storage of flammable materials, overloaded
electrical circuits, children playing with matches or arson.
G Smoke detectors are not fool-proof. Like all electronic
devices, smoke detectors have limitations. No type
of smoke detector can sense every kind of fire every
time. In addition, smoke from slow, smoldering fires
rises slowly and may not reach the smoke detector
until actual flame breaks out. This type of smoke
may not reach the smoke detector in time for
occupants to escape unharmed.
H. Smoke detectors are not a substitute for life or
property insurance. Though smoke detectors have been
responsible for saving many lives, they are not warranted
or implied to protect lives or property in the event of fire.
I. These wireless systems are very reliable and are tested
to high standards. However, due to their low transmitting
power and limited range (required by the regulatory
authorities), there are some limitations to be considered:
i)
Receivers may be blocked by radio signals on or
near their operating frequencies, regardless of the
code selected.
ii) A receiver can only respond to one transmitted signal
at a time.
iii) Wireless equipment should be tested regularly to
determine whether there are sources of interference
and to protect against faults.
9. TAKING CARE OF THE SMD-426 or
SMD-427
9.1 Battery Replacement
The SMD-426 and SMD-427 were designed to be as
maintenance-free as possible. To keep the smoke detector
in good working order, you must test it weekly, as instructed
in Para. 6.1 below.
Make it a rule to replace the detector's battery (lithium)
once every 8 years even if there is no indication that
the battery is weak. Also be sure to replace it immediately
upon reception of a low battery message via your control
panel.
If you disregard this message, an audible reminder in
the form of once-per-minute "beep" will sound after a
few days. The low-battery "beep" should last at least 30
days before the battery dies out completely.
NOTE: For best performance, use only lithium batteries as
replacement batteries (see specifications). Carbon zinc
batteries are not acceptable.
SMD-426, SMD-427
meets
or
exceeds
current
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