Testing The Smoke Alarm; Interconnecting Smoke Alarms; Operating Your Smoke Alarm - Orientalert VST-IS5981 User Manual

12. Position smoke alarm to mounting plate and turn clockwise to lock into place. To engage tamper-resist
feature, insert pin into notch on edge of smoke alarm after alarm is properly positioned in base.
NOTE: Smoke alarm will not mount to plate if battery is not installed.
13. Turn on power at main fuse box or circuit breaker.
14. Push test button to test smoke alarm. See TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM.

INTERCONNECTING SMOKE ALARMS

For interconnecting line, only use #14-#18 AWG minimum solid or stranded wire.
When being interconnected, maximum wire length between any two is 1500 feet
for #18 AWG or 4000 feet for #14 AWG (20 OHMS loop resistance). This smoke
alarm can be interconnected with as many as 40 other DC or AC ORIENTALERT
smoke alarms and/or heat alarms. Do not connect to any other type or model
smoke alarms except the ones we specify. And this smoke alarm is powered by
220-240V AC 50Hz and with 9V DC Battery back-up.

OPERATING YOUR SMOKE ALARM

Once the smoke alarm has been installed a small GREEN indicator light (LED) should be visible through
the alarm grill indicating that AC supply is healthy. A RED indicator light (LED) should also flash
approximately once a minute to indicate the battery is healthy and the unit is operating properly.
If smoke is detected, the unit will emit a load pulsating alarm and a RED indicator light (LED) will be
flashing quickly until the air is clear.

TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM

1. Test each smoke alarm to be sure it is installed correctly and
operating property.
2. The Test button accurately tests functions. Do not use an open
flame to test this smoke alarm. You may ignite and damage
the smoke alarm or your home.
3. Test smoke alarms weekly and upon returning from vacation or
when no one has been in the household for several days.
4. Stand at arm's length from the smoke alarm when testing.
TEST ALL SMOKE ALARMS WEEKLY BY DOING THE FOLLOWING:
1. Firmly push the TEST button, and the smoke alarm will sound a loud beep.
The alarm will stop sounding after releasing the TEST button.
2. If smoke alarm does not sound, please retest the smoke alarm.