Avoid these locations – Universal Security Instruments MI5050 User Manual
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THIS SMOKE ALARM WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT A GOOD BATTERY
PROPERLY INSTALLED. THE SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE TESTED WHEN
INSTALLED AND THEN TESTED WEEKLY AFTER THAT.
CAUTION: THIS SMOKE ALARM IS SEALED. THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE!
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A mounting bracket is provided on the back of the alarm.
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Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the alarm by holding the mounting bracket and
twisting the alarm in the direction indicated by the "TWIST TO REMOVE" arrow on the side of the
alarm base.
OPTIONAL TAMPER RESISTANT FEATURES: There are two separate tamper resistant locking
features provided for this model. Activating one or both of these features deters someone from
removing the smoke alarm from the mounting bracket or removing the battery from the alarm. The
breakaway locking pins are clearly marked and molded into the mounting bracket. Refer to the
diagram on the next page.
TO ACTIVATE THE LOCKING FEATURES: Do not activate the locking features until you have
activated the battery, mounted the smoke alarm to the bracket and tested the smoke alarm. Refer to
OPERATION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE instructions on Page 6.
1.
Detach the breakaway alarm locking pin from the mounting bracket.
AVOID THESE LOCATIONS
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the garage – products of combustion are produced when you start your vehicle.
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near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs (kitchens, near furnaces,
gas hot water heaters). Use smoke alarms with photoelectric sensors or smoke alarms with
Silence Feature for these areas.
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in areas with high humidity, like bathrooms or areas near dishwashers or washing machines.
Install at least 3 feet (0.9 meters) away from these areas.
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in areas of turbulent air such as air returns or heating and cooling supply vents, smoke alarms
shall not be located where airflow prevents smoke from reaching the alarms.
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in extremely dusty, dirty or insect-infested areas. Loose particles interfere with smoke alarm operation.
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in areas where temperature may fall below 40
0
F (4.4
0
C) or rise above 100
0
F (37.8
0
C).
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closer than 1 foot (0.3m) from fluorescent lights, electrical "noise" and flickering may affect the
alarm's operation.
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closer than 3 feet (0.9m) horizontal path from the tip of the blade of a ceiling suspended (paddle) fan.
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on a poorly insulated ceiling or exterior wall (mount smoke alarm on an inside wall).
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Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in
all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A smoke alarm installed in each separate
sleeping area (in the vicinity of, but outside of, the bedrooms); and, as appropriate, heat or
smoke alarms in living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets,
utility storage rooms, basements and attached garages. Test the alarms weekly to assure
proper operation.
2.
Insert the pin into the hole for the feature you are activating. Refer to the diagram below for
correct placement.
ALARM/BRACKET
LOCKING PIN
BATTERY LOCKING PIN
INSERT ALARM
LOCKING PIN HERE
INSERT BATTERY
LOCKING PIN HERE