Operational Summary - Universal Security Instruments MDS300 Instructions Manual

Iophic smoke & fire alarm with silence feature and alarm origination feature
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AUDIBLE & VISUAL SIGNALS
HORN
RED LED
Silent
Blinks On once
approx every
40-45 seconds
3 Beeps,
2 second pause,
approx every
Repeat
3 Beeps,
2 second pause,
approx every
Repeat
3 Beeps,
approx every
2 second pause,
Repeat
Blinks On once
Silent
approx every
(alarmed
40-45 seconds
previously)
(normal operation
mode) or Blinks On
once approx every
10 seconds
(silence mode)
Silent
Blinks On once
approx every
40-45 seconds
(normal operation
mode) or Blinks On
once approx every
10 seconds
(silence mode)
1 Chirp
Blinks On once
approx every
approx every
40 seconds
40-45 seconds
1 Beep
Blinks On once
approx every
approx every
60 seconds
40-45 seconds
THIS PRODUCT IS LISTED TO UL STANDARD FOR SAFETY,

OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

Condition: DC Power is present.
Recommendation: None, alarm is operating properly.
Condition: Originating Smoke Alarm.
Blinks On
Recommendation: If hazard is identified, please take all precautions if an alarm sounds
by calling an Emergency Service and getting out of the home.
2 seconds
Blinks On
Condition: Nuisance Alarm.
Recommendation: If there is no hazard present, verify the alarm is mounted in the
2 seconds
correct location (see User's Manual, "AVOID THESE LOCATIONS" section). Reset alarm
as instructed below.
Blinks On
Condition: Alarm has sensed smoke.
Recommendation: Silence Feature is activated by pressing and releasing the Test/Silence
2 seconds
button on the initiating/originating alarm while in alarm condition. Silence mode will last
for approx. 8-12 minutes with the red LED blinking once approx. every 10 seconds.
Condition: One alarm has sensed smoke.
Recommendation: QUICK FIND
allow you to immediately locate the originating alarm (once the alarms have stopped
sounding). To initiate QUICK FIND
releasing the button, the originating alarm will continue to sound for approx 60 seconds.
It is necessary to test each alarm to determine the originating alarm in a 9 volt non-
interconnected installation.
Condition: Alarm needs to be reset due to varying conditions/previous alarms.
Recommendation: To Reset the Alarm, hold the Test/Silence button for approx 10 seconds
and release or temporarily remove (and then replace) the battery. This will clear alarm
origination. Reset alarm after every alarm activation.
Condition: Low Battery
Recommendation: Check to make sure the battery activation pull tab has been completely
removed, battery polarity is correct and the battery terminals are making contact with the
smoke alarm contacts in the battery drawer. If chirp continues, replace the 9V battery
(see User's Manual for recommended battery types).
Condition: End-of-Service Life alarm.
Recommendation: Replace alarm immediately. It will not detect smoke in this condition.
UL217 BY UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC.
CONDITION / RECOMMENDATION
®
Alarm Origination - The QUICK FIND
®
, press the Test/Silence button on any alarm. After
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