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SMD-426, SMD-427
Replace the battery as follows:
A. Separate the detector from its bracket (see figure 2).
B. Replace battery (see Figure 3a or Figure 3b according
to the battery used).
9.2 Maintenance
It is necessary to maintain the detector frequently to ensure
it working properly. Follow these tips for taking care of your
detector:
• Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the air vents
occasionally to keep them free of dust. When a "Clean
Warning" transmission is received, the detector should
be cleaned. When a trouble event is received, the
detector should be removed (see Table 1 for visual and
audible indications).
• Perform detector functional test (see par. 3.7) weekly.
• A clean (maintenance) signal is transmitted when the
detector's chamber sensitivity becomes degraded.
Note: This transmission applies to the PowerMax+
control panel only.
Note: If false alarms keep occurring, check whether the
detector's location is adequate (see Para. 4.1 and 4.2).
Relocate the unit if it is not located properly. Clean as
described above.
10. ADDITIONAL ADVICE
10.1 Routine Testing
The detector should be tested weekly and also whenever
you suspect that it does not go into alarm (for further details
see par. 3.6). If the detector fails, have it repaired or
replaced immediately, to ensure that it works properly.
Every 3 months the smoke detector must be checked by
using smoke detectors test sprayer.
WARNING: Never use an open flame of any kind to test
your detector. You may set fire to damage the detector
as well as your home. The built-in test switch
accurately tests all detector functions, as required by
Underwriters' Laboratories. This is the only correct
way to test the unit.
NOTE: If the alarm horn produces a loud continuous
sound and the red LED flashes when you are not testing
the unit, this means the detector has sensed smoke or
combustion particles in the air. Verify that the alarm is a
result of a possible serious situation, which requires your
immediate attention.
• The alarm could be caused by a false situation. Cooking
smoke or a dusty furnace, sometimes called "friendly
fires" can cause the alarm to sound. If this happens,
open a window or fan the air away to remove the smoke
or dust. The alarm will turn off as soon as the air is
completely clear.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the battery from the
detector. This will remove your protection from fires.
• If there is any question as to the cause of an alarm, it
should be assumed that the alarm is due to an actual
fire
and
the
residence
immediately.
• If the alarm horn begins to beep once every 30 sec (for
further details, see par. 3.2), this signal means that the
detector's battery is weak. Install a new battery
immediately. Keep fresh batteries on hand for this
purpose.
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10.2 Tips to Enhance Your Protection From
Fires
Putting up smoke detectors is only one step in protecting
your family from fires. You must also reduce the chances
of fires starting in your home. You must also increase your
chances of escaping safely if one does start. To have a
good fire safety program you must apply the following tips
to enhance your family's protection from fires:
A. Install smoke detectors properly. Carefully follow all
the instructions in this manual. Keep your smoke
detectors clean and test them every week.
B. Remember that detectors that do not work will not
alert
you.
Replace
immediately if they are not working properly.
C. Follow fire safety rules, and prevent hazardous
situations:
• Use smoking materials properly. Never smoke in bed.
• Keep matches and cigarette lighters away from
children.
• Store flammable materials in proper containers. Never
use them near open flame or sparks.
• Keep electrical appliances in good condition. Do not
overload electrical circuits.
• Keep stoves, fireplaces, chimneys, and barbecue grills
grease free. Make sure they are properly installed and
away from any combustible materials.
• Keep portable heaters and open flames such as
candles away from combustible materials.
• Do not allow rubbish to accumulate.
• Keep a supply of extra batteries on hand for your
battery powered smoke detectors.
D. Develop a family escape plan and practice it with your
entire family. Be sure to include small children in your
practice.
• Draw a floor plan of your home, and find two ways to
exit from each room. There should be one way to get
out of each bedroom without opening the door.
• Explain to children what the smoke detector alarm signal
means. Teach them that they must be prepared to leave
the home by themselves if necessary. Show them how
to check to see if doors are hot before opening them.
Show them how to stay close to the floor and crawl if
necessary. Show them how to use the alternate exit if
the door is hot and should not be opened.
• Decide on a meeting place which has a safe distance
from your house. Make sure that all your children
understand that they should go and wait for you there
if there is a fire.
• Hold fire drills at least every 6 months, making sure that
everyone, even small children, knows what to do to
escape safely.
• Know where to go to call the Fire Department outside
your home.
• Provide
emergency
extinguishers, and teach your family to use this
equipment properly.
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