Alarm silence (silence mode)
During the unit is alarming, you push the test button, it will be paused the unit alarming for
approx 10 minutes.
The red LED will flash once every 8 seconds, it indicates the smoke alarm device is run-
ning into the silence mode.
Smoke alarm devices are designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Combustion particles
from cooking may set off the alarm if the alarm is located close to the cooking area.
Large quantities of combustible particles are generated from spills or when grilling/frying.
Using the fan on a range hood that vents to outside (non-recirculating type) will also help
remove these combustible particles from the kitchen.
The alarm silence (test button) is extremely useful in a kitchen area or other areas prone to
nuisance alarms.
The silence feature is to be used only when a known alarm condition, such as smoke from
cooking activates the alarm.
The smoke alarm device is desensitised by push the alarm silence (silence mode) on the
smoke alarm device cover, the alarm will silence to indicate that the alarm is in a
temporarily desensitised condition.
The smoke alarm device will automatically reset after approximately 10 minutes, if after this
period, particles of combustion are still present, the alarm will sound again.
The alarm silencer (silence mode) can be repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the
condition causing the alarm.
CAUTION
Before using the alarm silence (silence), identify the source of the smoke and be
certain a safe condition exists.
DANGER
If the alarm sounds, and it is not being tested, it means the unit is sensing smoke.
THE SOUND OF THE ALARM REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND
ACTION.
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Version: 2.0
14.07.2016