First Alert SA340 - Manual (Page 3)

WEEKLY TESTING
• NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You
might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your
home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the unit’s
operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
• If the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately.
Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer
for replacement. See “Limited Warranty”.
DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding.
Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When
testing, step away when horn starts sounding.
It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working
properly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this
Smoke Alarm. Press and hold the test button on the cover of the unit
until the alarm sounds (the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds
after you release the button). During testing you will hear a loud,
repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause. Red LED
flashes.
IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS
RESPONDING TO AN ALARM
During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern:
3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause. Red LED flashes.
• If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
• If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning
you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your
immediate attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the
alarm may result in injury or death.
• Use the Silence feature to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by
cooking smoke, etc.), then open a window or fan the smoke
away from the unit. The Smoke Alarm will reset automatically.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
• Don’t panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.
• Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don’t stop to
get dressed or collect anything.
• Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them.
If a door is cool, open it slowly. Don’t open a hot door. Keep doors
and windows closed, unless you must escape through them.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).
Take short, shallow breaths.
• Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home,
and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.
• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.
Give your address, then your name.
• Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.
Alarms have various limitations. See "Limitations of Smoke Alarms"
for details.
USING THE SILENCE FEATURE
The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up
to 10 minutes. To use this feature, press the “Test/Silence” button. The
Alarm remains functional. The LED will flash every 10 seconds (for up
to 10 minutes) to remind you the alarm has been silenced. The flashing
LED will stop when the unit returns to normal operation.
The Silence Feature does not disable the unit—it makes it temporar-
ily less sensitive to smoke. For your safety, if smoke around the unit
is dense enough to suggest a potentially dangerous situation, it
will stay in alarm, or may re-alarm quickly. If you do not know the
source of the smoke, do not assume it is an unwanted alarm. Not
responding to an alarm can result in property loss, injury or death.
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REGULAR MAINTENANCE
This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible, but
there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly.
•
Test it at least once a week.
• Clean the Smoke Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the
outside of the Smoke Alarm using your household vacuum’s soft
brush attachment. A can of clean compressed air (sold at computer
or office supply stores) may also be used. Follow manufacturer
instructions for use. Test the Smoke Alarm. Never use water,
cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.
• If the Smoke Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust
and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms,
replace the unit immediately.
• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See
“Locations to Avoid For Smoke Alarms” for details.
When the powercell becomes weak, the Smoke Alarm unit will “chirp”
about once a minute (the low power warning). This low power warning
should last for 30 days, but you should replace the Smoke Alarm
immediately to continue your protection.
TO PERMANENTLY DEACTIVATE THE SMOKE ALARM
Alarm is sealed. The powercell is not replaceable. Once it reaches
the end of its service life, or after 10 years—whichever comes first—
you must install a new Smoke Alarm.
After 10 years or after the “low power warning” sounds (whichever
comes first):
1. Once you deactivate this unit, it will not detect smoke or alarm.
It cannot be reactivated. You must install a new unit to continue
your protection. Alarm will resist mounting to the bracket after
deactivation.
2. Use a flathead screwdriver to score
label along dotted line.
3. Use thumb to pull deactivation tab
outward until tab snaps into place.
This will discharge the powercell
and deactivate the unit.
4. Install a new Smoke Alarm
immediately!