Universal Security Instruments MDS300 Instructions Manual

Iophic smoke & fire alarm with silence feature and alarm origination feature

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SMOKE & FIRE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE

This smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of a radioactive

element in the ionization chamber. Do not tamper with radioactive sealed

source or try to repair the smoke alarm yourself.

Smoke Alarm Limitations and Functions ................................. 2

Recommended Location of Alarms ......................................... 3

Avoid These Locations ........................................................... 4

Early Warning ......................................................................... 4

Locking/Tamper Feature ......................................................... 4

Mounting Instructions ............................................................. 5

Operation, Testing & Maintenance .......................................... 5

RV Installation ........................................................................ 5

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Silence Feature ...................................................................... 6

Cautions/Warnings ................................................................. 6

Battery Replacement .............................................................. 6

Develop and Practice a Plan of Escape .................................. 7

Operational Summary ............................................................. 8

Warranty ................................................................. Back Cover

MODEL MDS300, MDS300L

MODEL MDS500, MDS500L

AND ALARM ORIGINATION FEATURE

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
MODEL MDS300, MDS300L MODEL MDS500, MDS500L ® IoPhic SMOKE & FIRE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE AND ALARM ORIGINATION FEATURE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS This smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of a radioactive element in the ionization chamber. Do not tamper with radioactive sealed source or try to repair the smoke alarm yourself.
Page 2: Smoke Alarm Limitations And Functions
SMOKE ALARM LIMITATIONS AND FUNCTIONS ® There are three basic smoke alarm types: IoPhic , Ionization and Photoelectric.  ® IoPhic is an ionization alarm containing a patent-pending Universal Smoke Sensing Technology. ® IoPhic alarms are very effective at detecting fast flaming fires and also respond very quickly to slow smoldering fires - up to 87% faster than the maximum allowable alarm limit (UL217 Smoldering Smoke Test on 5/26/2010, Underwriters Laboratories Project #09CA38078).
Page 3: Recommended Location Of Alarms
RECOMMENDED LOCATION OF ALARMS • Locate the first smoke alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms. Try to protect the escape route as the bedrooms are usually farthest from an exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, locate additional smoke alarms in each sleeping area. If a hall is more than 40 feet (12 meters) long, install a smoke alarm at each end.
Page 4: Avoid These Locations
AVOID THESE LOCATIONS • the garage – products of combustion are produced when you start your vehicle. • near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs (kitchens, near furnaces, gas hot water heaters). Use smoke alarms with photoelectric sensors or smoke alarms with Silence Feature for these areas.
Page 5: Mounting Instructions
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS Attach the mounting bracket in the proper location on the wall or ceiling (screws and anchors provided). To activate 9 volt battery and alarm, hold the battery, pull and remove the PULL-TAB. Confirm that the entire PULL-TAB has been completely removed. Discard PULL-TAB. Push and twist the alarm clockwise onto the mounting bracket.
Page 6: Silence Feature
The end-of-service life signal can be silenced for approximately 6 hours. To perform this function, press and release the test button. The alarm will sound for approximately 60 seconds while it resets. After the reset function is completed, the alarm will be silent for approximately 6 hours. The end-of- service life signal will reactivate after the silence period.
Page 7: Develop And Practice A Plan Of Escape
DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE BASICS OF ESCAPE PLAN o Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two escape routes from each room. Second story windows may need a rope or chain ladder. o Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing everyone what to do in case of fire.
Page 8: Operational Summary
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY AUDIBLE & VISUAL SIGNALS CONDITION / RECOMMENDATION HORN RED LED Silent Blinks On once Condition: DC Power is present. approx every Recommendation: None, alarm is operating properly. 40-45 seconds Condition: Originating Smoke Alarm. 3 Beeps, Blinks On Recommendation: If hazard is identified, please take all precautions if an alarm sounds 2 second pause, approx every by calling an Emergency Service and getting out of the home.
Page 9: Warranty
MODELS MDS300, MDS300L MODELS MDS500, MDS500L USI ELECTRIC, INC. / UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. (“USI”) warrants your product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years from the date of purchase. This warranty shall not apply to any batteries used in the product or to any damage which may be caused by such batteries.

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