Operational Summary - Universal Security Instruments MP308 User Manual

AUDIBLE & VISUAL SIGNALS
HORN RED LED
Silent Blinks On once
approx every
40-45 seconds
3 Beeps,
2 second pause, approx every
Repeat 2 seconds
3 Beeps,
2 second pause, approx every
Repeat 2 seconds
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
3 Beeps approx Blinks On once
every 40 seconds approx every
after LED flashes 40-45 seconds
1 Beep Blinks On 3 times
approx every approx every
35 seconds 35 seconds

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.
Blinks On Condition: Nuisance Alarm.
Recommendation: If there is no hazard present, verify the alarm is mounted in the
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. 10 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.
In a non-interconnected installation, it is necessary to test each alarm to determine the
originating alarm.
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
or temporarily remove (and then replace) the battery. This will clear alarm origination.
Reset alarm after every alarm event.
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: Trouble/Service Alarm.
Recommendation: Replace Alarm.
Condition: Product End-of-Service Life alarm.
Recommendation: Replace alarm immediately. The product end-of-service life alarm
can be temporarily silenced for a 24 hour period for up to 25 days. After 25 days, the
warning cannot be silenced. The alarm should be replaced immediately.
CONDITION / RECOMMENDATION
® Alarm Origination - The QUICK FIND
® , press the Test/Silence button on any alarm. After
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