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MOUNTING: PLATE & ALARM
1. Lace the connector through the provided mounting
plate and secure the plate to the junction box so that
the smoke alarm snap-in tabs are in the vertical
position if wall mounted.
NOTE: Mounting plate is marked "THIS SIDE OUT"
and slotted for proper positioning.
2. Plug the wire connector into the alarm base.
3. Place the alarm up to the mounting plate, rotating it
to about 10:00 o'clock then rotate it clockwise to
12:00. It should "snap-lock" into place. Keep the
alarm parallel to the mounting plate so upper and
lower tabs on the plate seat correctly into the alarm.
CHECKOUT & TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Turn test knob to the NORMAL position and supply
house power to the alarm. The red indicator light
should flash every 15-30 seconds, showing that the
alarm is operating properly.
2. If red light is not flashing or the green LED is not on:
a. Check the house current.
b. Check the connector plug and wire connections.
NOTE: Be sure you turn off power before checking
wire connections.
c. If the power supply and wiring check out, but the
red light does not flash, return the alarm to the
manufacturer. See TO RETURN AN ALARM.
d. When powering up alarms in a tandem installation
and all the alarms sound immediately, inspect all
alarms for those with an illuminated indicator light.
These will be the trouble units.
3. Testing with the Test Knob:
a. Rotate the test knob counter-clockwise to the
TEST 1 position and wait up to 20 seconds for
the alarm to sound. If the alarm does not sound
after 20 seconds, return the alarm for service.
b. After successfully testing alarm, return test knob
to NORMAL (non-test) position and wait 20
seconds for the alarm to stop sounding.
c. To test alarm for high sensitivity, turn test knob
clockwise to TEST 2 position. Alarm should
remain silent. Make sure to return test knob back
to its normal position.
For a period of 12 months from the date of purchase, or a maximum of 18 months from the date of
manufacture, Gentex warrants to you, the original consumer purchaser, that your Smoke Alarm will be free
from defects in workmanship, materials, and construction under normal use and service. If a defect in
workmanship, materials, or construction should cause your Smoke Alarm to become inoperable within
the warranty period, Gentex will repair your Smoke Alarm or furnish you with a new or rebuilt replacement
Smoke Alarm without charge to you except for postage required to return the Smoke Alarm to us. Your
repaired or replacement Smoke Alarm will be returned to you free of charge and it will be covered under this
warranty for the balance of the warranty period.
This warranty is void if our inspection of your Smoke Alarm shows that the damage or failure was
caused by abuse, misuse, abnormal usage, faulty installation, improper maintenance, or repairs other than
those performed by us.
ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED UNDER ANY STATE LAW, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLY ONLY FOR THE WARRANTY
PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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If your alarm sounds during this test it means the
alarm's sensitivity has become too high and may
cause false alarms. This could mean your alarm is
dirty and should be cleaned as described in the
maintenance procedure below. If the alarm
continues to alarm, for TEST 2 position following
cleaning, return it to Gentex for service.
d. To check for proper smoke entry into your alarm's
sensing chamber, Gentex recommends using the
Home Safeguard Smoke Alarm spray. This test
should be performed once a year and should be
sprayed from a distance no closer than 12 inches
from the smoke alarm.
MAINTENANCE
After your alarm has been in operation for a period of
time or if it was installed prior to the completion of all
building construction, your alarm may have become
more sensitive due to dirt build-up in the alarm's optic
sensing chamber which could cause nuisance alarms or
could cause activation from small amounts of smoke
build-up.
If this should occur, following this simple washing
procedure will restore your smoke alarm back to its
original condition.
For further information, regarding frequency of
cleaning and testing, refer to NFPA 72, NFPA,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
IMPORTANT: Failure to follow full cleaning
instructions could result in damage to this smoke
alarm.
DO NOT remove all alarms at the same time for
cleaning.
1. Turn off electrical power to the alarm.
2. Twist the alarm counter-clockwise to remove it from
its mounting plate.
3. Unplug the connector from the back of the alarm. Do
not remove the wire connection; leave the connection
for your replacement alarm or jumper plug.
4. Select three (3) standard size wash buckets and fill
them each with one gallon of normal tap water
(distilled or de-ionized treated water is recommended
as a final rinse if water is extremely hard in your
area).
5. Add 1/8 cup of Ivory dishwashing liquid to the first
bucket of water and allow it to mix thoroughly, then
place one dirty alarm into the soap water mixture
until it becomes completely covered or submerged.
NOTE: If the alarms are exceptionally dirty, you may
wish to first wipe off any excess dirt before washing
alarm so as not to dirty the wash water too quickly.
DO NOT open alarm for cleaning.
WARNING:
ONLY IVORY DISHWASHING LIQUID
IS TO BE USED. OTHER BRANDS
ARE NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY
CAUSE YOUR ALARM TO
MALFUNCTION.
6. Allow alarm to soak for approximately 10 minutes
(longer if extremely dirty). Then agitate for 5 or 10
LIMITED WARRANTY
GENTEX WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, USE, OR REPAIR OF THIS
SMOKE ALARM. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
If a defect in workmanship, materials, or construction should cause your Smoke Alarm to become
inoperable within the warranty period, you must return the Smoke Alarm to Gentex postage prepaid. You
must also pack the Smoke Alarm to minimize the risk of it being damaged in transit. You must also enclose
a return address. Smoke Alarms returned for warranty service should be sent to: Gentex Corporation,
10985 Chicago Drive, Zeeland, MI 49464.
If we receive a Smoke Alarm in a damaged condition as the result of shipping, we will notify you and you
must file a claim with the Shipper. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS.
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
GENTEX CORPORATION
10985 CHICAGO DRIVE, ZEELAND, MI 49464
PHONE: 1-800-436-8391
seconds to flush out any remaining dirt left
inside alarm's housing.
7. Remove alarm from wash water and transfer
directly to one of the first rinse buckets
containing clear water. Again, allow alarm
to become completely submerged, agitate
once more for 5 or 10 seconds to remove
soap residue.
8. Finally, transfer alarm to your second and
final rinse bucket, repeating method found in
Step 7, then remove alarm to a clean dry
area for a period of 48 hours to allow it to
thoroughly dry.
WARNING: SMOKE ALARMS ARE TO BE
AIR DRIED ONLY. DO NOT PLACE ALARM IN
OVEN, MICROWAVE OR USE A HOT AIR
BLOWER TO ACCELERATE DRYING TIME.
THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR
SMOKE ALARM.
IMPORTANT: IT IS RECOMMENDED TO
CHANGE WASH AND RINSE WATER AFTER
FIVE (5) ALARMS. IF YOUR ALARMS ARE
EXTREMELY DIRTY, WATER SHOULD BE
CHANGED MORE FREQUENTLY.
In the event you experience difficulty in the
cleaning of your smoke alarm or if you have any
questions, please contact Gentex Corporation or
your local Gentex distributor.
WARNING:
If the smoke alarm does not work properly,
do not try and fix it yourself. This will void
your warranty. See "To Return an Alarm" for
instructions to return smoke alarms that do
not operate properly. DO NOT TRY TO FIX
IT YOURSELF.
IMPORTANT: Gentex recommends alarms
be tested a minimum of once a week.
WARNING: Never use an open flame of any
kind to test your alarm. You may ignite and
damage the alarm as well as your home.
The test feature of your alarm accurately
simulates smoke conditions and test the
alarm's functions as required by Underwriters
Laboratories.
WARNING: Do not cover, tape, or otherwise
block the openings of your smoke alarm.
These openings are designed to allow air to
pass through your smoke alarm, thus
sampling the air around the alarm.
FAILURE TO REGULARLY CLEAN THIS
SMOKE ALARM WILL RESULT IN FALSE
ALARMS. A BUILD UP OF DUST CREATES
AN OBSCURATION THAT SIMULATES
SMOKE. THIS MEANS THE UNIT WILL GO
INTO ALARM WITHOUT A FIRE CONDITION.
TO RETURN AN ALARM
Should you experience problems with your
smoke alarm, proceed as follows:
1. Turn off electrical power to the alarm.
2. Twist the alarm counter-clockwise to remove
it from its mounting plate.
3. Unplug the connector from the back of the
alarm. Do not remove the wire connection;
leave the connector for your replacement
alarm.
4. Carefully pack (the manufacturer cannot be
responsible for consequential damage) and
return to the manufacturer. Include complete
details as to exact nature of difficulties being
experienced and date of installation.
5. Return to: Gentex Corporation, 10985
Chicago Drive, Zeeland, Michigan 49464.
Prior to returning, call Gentex at
1-800-436-8391 to obtain a RMA No. from
our return department.
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