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CHECKOUT & TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Turn test knob to the NORMAL position and supply house power to
the alarm. The red indicator 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 that the battery is installed.
b. Check to see if the plug is in the outlet.
c. If the power and wiring check out, but the red light does not
flash or the green LED is still off, return the alarm to the
manufacturer. See TO RETURN AN ALARM.
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. Return knob back
to the normal position.
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.
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 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. Twist the alarm counter-clockwise to remove it from its mounting
plate.
2. Unplug the electrical power cord to the alarm and remove the
battery.
3. 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).
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.
550-0094-12
Figure 14.
LIMITED WARRANTY
GENTEX CORPORATION
Distributed by HITEC - 8160 S Madison St - Burr Ridge, IL 60527
PHONE: 1-800-288-8303
4. 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.
5. Allow alarm to soak for approximately 10 minutes (longer if
extremely dirty). Then agitate for 5 or 10 seconds to flush out any
remaining dirt left inside alarm's housing.
6. 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.
7. Finally, transfer alarm to your second and final rinse bucket,
repeating method found in Step 6, 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 FRE-
QUENTLY.
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 your-
self. This will void your warranty. See "To Return an Alarm" for instruc-
tions to return smoke alarms that do not operate properly. DO NOT
TRY TO FIX IT YOURSELF.
IMPORTANT: Gentex recommends alarm 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 tests 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. Twist the alarm counter-clockwise to remove it from its mounting
plate.
2. Unplug the electrical power cord to the alarm and remove the
battery.
3. 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.
4. Return to: Gentex Corporation,
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
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.
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