Garland OnGard OG4000LDCS-WB User manual

INTELLIGENT WIRELESS
Smoke Alarm User Guide
Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with Wireless Interconnect – Battery Operated
• 10-Year Sealed Lithium Battery
• Wireless Interconnect
• Voice Alarm
WIRELESS
INTERCONNECT:
You do NOT need a home wi-fi system to
use these units. Multiple wireless units
create their own independent wireless
alarm network.
Garland alarms connect to each other
wirelessly via communication on the
915-928 MHz band.
ATTENTION:
Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user guide which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner.
Model: OG4000LDCS-WB
09/18

Thank You for Purchasing this Garland OnGard Smoke Alarm
These models are powered by a non-replaceable, long life sealed lithium battery system, and include SMART HUSH
Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms. They are capable of interconnecting wirelessly via RF signals.
READ SECTION 9: Activation and Wireless Alarm Network, before powering the units. You do NOT need a
home wi-fi system to use these units. Garland alarms connect to each other wirelessly via communication on
the 915-928 MHz band.
Teach children how to respond to the alarm and that they should never play with the unit.
Your Garland OnGard Smoke Alarm was designed for use in a residential environment.
NOTE: Please thoroughly read this user guide and save the document for future reference and to pass on to any
subsequent owner.

Contents
1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . .1
2. Other Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3. Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4. Introduction, Product Features & Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5. Limitations of Smoke Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6. Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7. Activation and Wireless Alarm Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7.1 Setting up a Wireless Alarm Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7.2 Adding Another Device to an Existing Wireless Alarm Network . . . . . .12
7.3 Resetting a Device’s Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
8. Installation / Mounting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
9. Operation and Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
10. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
11. Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
12. Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
13. Cleaning Your Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
14. Good Safety Habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
15. Warranty & Contact Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
16. Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds
Smoke alarm pattern is three long beeps (ISO 8201) with voice “Fire!,” a 1.5 second pause, and three long beeps
repeating. The red LED blinks in time with alarm pattern.
•Alert small children in the home as well as anyone else who might have difficulty recognising the importance
of the alarm sounding or that might have difficulty leaving the area without help.
•Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don’t waste time getting dressed or picking
up valuables.
•When leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling its surface. If hot, or if you see smoke seeping
through cracks, don’t open that door! Instead, use your alternate exit. If the inside of the door is cool, place
your shoulder against it, open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke rush in.
•If the escape route requires you to go through smoke, stay close to the floor where the air is cleaner. Crawl if
necessary, and shallow breathe through a cloth, wet if possible.
•Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there.
•Call the fire brigade on 000 (AUS) or 111 (NZ) from your cell phone or neighbour’s home or cell phone - do not
use your home phone!
•Don’t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is safe to do so.
NOTE: See Section RECOGNIZING NUISANCE ALARMS, for nuisance alarm situations.

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2. Other Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators
Operational Mode Visual Indications Audible Indications Action/Note:
Normal (standby) Green LED blink approx every
60 sec.
Test (button press
when no alarm
condition is present)
• 4 patterns of Red/Amber/Green.
• Test: Red LED blinks in time
with alarm pattern. Safety light
will briey
illuminate on model
OG4000LDCS-WB
• Green LED fade on/o at test
complete
•Button press sound
• Voice: "Testing, this is very loud.
Press now to cancel test. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1."
• 3 long beeps, Voice "Fire!", 3 long
beeps, Voice "Test Complete," Power
on/reset sound.
• Voice "Test Cancelled" if button
pushed before test sequence begins.
Perform Hush/Test button
press once a week to verify
proper alarm operation.
Push/release button before
the countdown ends to
cancel test.
Smoke Alarm
Memory (unit has
experienced a
smoke alarm event
within the last hour)
Red and Amber LED alternate on
1 sec, every 10 sec.
After button push: "Smoke previously
detected" only on the initiating alarm
unit.
Push test button to clear
Alarm Memory.
NOTE: standard test
sequence will follow.
(Push/release button again
to cancel test).
Smoke Alarm Hush
Mode, (SMART HUSH
CONTROL)
Red LED blinks every 2 sec. After button push: "Hush Mode
Activated."
Smoke alarm pattern stops.
(If there is too much smoke to allow
Hush: Voice "Too Much Smoke, Alarm
cannot be Hushed" Smoke alarm
pattern continues.)
This feature is to be used
only when a known alarm
condition, such as smoke
from cooking, activates
the alarm.
Locate None After button push on non-initiating
unit, only initiating unit continues
alarm pattern.
Use this to quickly locate
the alarm source and
determine if alarm is
nuisance or real.
Smoke Alarm Hush
Mode Cancelled
None Voice message "Hush Mode
Cancelled."
When smoke levels drop
below the alarm threshold,
the voice message "Hush
Mode Cancelled" will occur.
Initiating Alarm,
(Multiple alarms in
an interconnected
system)
Red LED will ash on the unit
initiating the alarm, but the red
LED on other interconnected
units will not ash.
Unit in Smoke Alarm mode. Push button on initiating
alarm to silence that unit
and all interconnected
units.

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3. Troubleshooting Guide
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Trouble Condition Visual Indications Audible Indications Action:
Low Battery
Amber
LED
blinks
every
5
seconds
Chirp every 60 sec, voice every
30 sec: “Replace alarm.”
Voice stops after 5 mins.
*Remove, discharge, dispose unit, and
replace as soon as possible.
Fault Mode Chirp every 30 sec.
Voice every 30 sec: “Error, see
trouble shooting guide”
After 5 mins: no voice message
*See Cleaning Your Alarm section.
* Push Hush/Test button once to attempt to
reset the unit .
*Red LED will blink out an error code
(number of blinks) when Hush/Test button
is push/released once. Report the number
of blinks to customer service if needed.
End of Unit Life Double chirp every 30 sec.
First 5 mins: Voice every 30 sec:
“Replace alarm, press button
to silence.” Voice stops after
5 mins. After 7 days: Chirps
continue. Voice every 30 sec
for 5 mins: “Replace alarm.”
* Push/release Hush/Test button to
temporarily silence (see End of Unit Life
Hush Mode section below)
* Remove, discharge, dispose unit, and
replace as soon as possible.
End of Unit Life Hush
Mode (after push/
release Test/Hush
button during End
of Life)
Voice “Temporarily Silenced.”
End of Unit Life chirps silenced
for 24 hrs. (7 days after End
of Unit Life chirps begin, the
chirps cannot be silenced.)
* Remove, discharge, dispose unit, and
replace as soon as possible.
Network Error Chime every 30 secs. Voice
every 30 sec: “Connection Lost.
Press Button to Silence.”
After 5 min: no voice messages
(Note: network must have
3 or more alarms for voice
messages.)
* Push/release the Hush/Test button once to
silence for 24 hrs at a time.
*Red LED will blink out an error code (number
of blinks) when Hush/Test button is push/
released once. Report the number of blinks
to customer service if needed.
* Push and hold Hush/Test button until two
beeps are heard (approx 4 sec) and then
release the button to try to rejoin. Or reset
(section 7.3) and then rejoin (section 7.2).
*If error persists, remove, discharge, and
replace alarm as soon as possible.
Network Error Hush
(after button push
during Network Error)
Voice “Temporarily Silenced.”

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Trouble Condition Visual Indications Audible Indications Action:
Low Battery
Amber
LED
blinks
every
5
seconds
Chirp every 60 sec, voice every
30 sec: “Replace alarm.”
Voice stops after 5 mins.
*Remove, discharge, dispose unit, and
replace as soon as possible.
Fault Mode Chirp every 30 sec.
Voice every 30 sec: “Error, see
trouble shooting guide”
After 5 mins: no voice message
*See Cleaning Your Alarm section.
* Push Hush/Test button once to attempt to
reset the unit .
*Red LED will blink out an error code
(number of blinks) when Hush/Test button
is push/released once. Report the number
of blinks to customer service if needed.
End of Unit Life Double chirp every 30 sec.
First 5 mins: Voice every 30 sec:
“Replace alarm, press button
to silence.” Voice stops after
5 mins. After 7 days: Chirps
continue. Voice every 30 sec
for 5 mins: “Replace alarm.”
* Push/release Hush/Test button to
temporarily silence (see End of Unit Life
Hush Mode section below)
* Remove, discharge, dispose unit, and
replace as soon as possible.
End of Unit Life Hush
Mode (after push/
release Test/Hush
button during End
of Life)
Voice “Temporarily Silenced.”
End of Unit Life chirps silenced
for 24 hrs. (7 days after End
of Unit Life chirps begin, the
chirps cannot be silenced.)
* Remove, discharge, dispose unit, and
replace as soon as possible.
Network Error Chime every 30 secs. Voice
every 30 sec: “Connection Lost.
Press Button to Silence.”
After 5 min: no voice messages
(Note: network must have
3 or more alarms for voice
messages.)
* Push/release the Hush/Test button once to
silence for 24 hrs at a time.
*Red LED will blink out an error code (number
of blinks) when Hush/Test button is push/
released once. Report the number of blinks
to customer service if needed.
* Push and hold Hush/Test button until two
beeps are heard (approx 4 sec) and then
release the button to try to rejoin. Or reset
(section 7.3) and then rejoin (section 7.2).
*If error persists, remove, discharge, and
replace alarm as soon as possible.
Network Error Hush
(after button push
during Network Error)
Voice “Temporarily Silenced.”
4. Introduction, Product Features and Specifications
Introduction
This alarm detects products of combustion using photoelectric technology. Ten (10) years after the unit was
installed, this unit will automatically alert you that it is time to replace the unit. This is called “End of Unit Life”
mode. See Section 3 Troubleshooting Guide.
To help identify the date to replace the unit, a label has been affixed to the side of the alarm. Write the “Install date”
in the space provided, and then write in the “Replace by” date (10 years from initial power up) in permanent marker
on the label prior to installing the unit.
Product Features and Specifications:
•Temperature: Operating Range: 0°C to 40°C
•Humidity: Operating range: up to 93% RH non-condensing
•Audible Alarm: 85+ dB at 10 Feet (3 meters) with 3.0 to 3.5 KHz pulsing alarm, and with voice message “Fire!”
NOTE: This is not a CO alarm.
•Smoke Sensor: Photoelectric
•Voice message system
•Smoke Alarm SMART HUSH Control
•Ambient Light Sensing
•Powered by 3V DC non-replaceable sealed lithium battery
•Wireless interconnectable to other compatible alarms
•One large, user- friendly button
•LED safety light on model OG4000LDCS-WB to help illuminate escape pathways

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5. Limitations of Smoke Alarms
WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY
•Life safety from fire in residential occupancies is based primarily on early notification to occupants of the need
to escape, followed by the appropriate egress actions by those occupants.
•Some people may be too old or young, or physically or mentally impaired such that they can not escape even
when warned early enough, where escape should be possible. For these people, other strategies such as a level
of suppression protection in place or assisted escape or rescue are necessary in addition to to a smoke alarm.
•Subject to applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, leading authorities recommend that both
ionization and photoelectric smoke alarms be installed to help insure maximum detection of the various types
of fires that can occur within the home. Ionization sensing alarms may detect invisible fire particles (associated
with fast flaming fires) sooner than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible fire
particles (associated with slow smouldering fires) sooner than ionization alarms.
•A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type, in good condition and installed properly
(This model has a sealed battery).
•Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the battery and the alarm circuits are in good operating
condition.
•Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the alarm. Therefore, smoke alarms may not
sense fires starting in chimneys, walls, on roofs, on the other side of a closed door or on a different floor.
•If the alarm is located outside the bedroom or on a different floor, it may not wake up a sound sleeper.
•The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair one’s ability to hear the smoke alarm. For maximum protection,
a smoke alarm should be designed in each sleeping area on every level of a home.
This alarm is not intended to alert hearing impaired individuals.

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6. Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms
Refer to your local state and federal laws or contact your local fire brigade to determine the minimum
installation requirements (Figure 6.1A and Figure 6.1B ).
Recommended Locations
•In every room where someone sleeps with the door closed. The closed door may prevent an alarm located
outside from waking the sleeper.
•In the immediate area of bedrooms and the exit path from all sleeping areas (Figure 6.1A).
•In stairways, as stairways act like chimneys for smoke and heat.
•In any room where large electrical appliances are operated (e.g., portable heaters or humidifiers).
•If a hallway or room is more than 9.1m long put alarms at both ends.
•For maximum household protection see Figure 6.1C ordinary residential construction.
Things to Consider:
•Smoke from a fire will rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally.
•Mounting the smoke alarm in the centre of the ceiling places it closest to all points in the room.
•When mounting an alarm on the ceiling, locate it at a minimum of 30cm from the side wall (Figure 6. 2A).
•For sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings the alarm should be placed between 500mm and 1500mm from the
highest point of the ceiling (Figure 6.2A and Figure 6.2B).
•Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 1m in 8m horizontally, should be located on the high
side of the room (Figure 6. 2A).
For Wall Mounting:
When mounting the alarm on the wall, use an interior wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 10cm and
a maximum of 30cm below the ceiling (Figure 6.2A).

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DINING
ROOM
LIVING
ROOM
Smoke Alarms for Minimum Protection
Ionisation Type Smoke Alarm with Alarm
Silencer (Hush) or Photoelectric Type
Smoke Alarms for Additional Protection
KITCHEN
BEDROOM
BEDROOM BEDROOM
LIVING
ROOM KITCHEN
BEDROOMBEDROOM HALL
BASEMENT
FIGURE 6.1 A FIGURE 6.1 B
FIGURE 6.1 C
SINGLE FLOOR PLAN MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN
BEDROOM
FAMILY ROOM
WORKSHOPBASEMENT
KITCHEN
HALL
GARAGE
MASTER
BEDROOM
FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS
SMOKE
ALARMS
FIRE BLANKET
TOTAL HOME PROTECTION

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CEILING 30 cm (12 in)
MINIMUM
10 cm (4 in)
MINIMUM
30 cm (12 in)
MAXIMUM
SIDE WALL
BEST
PLACEMENT
ACCEPTABLE
PLACEMENT
DO NOT INSTALL
DEAD AIR
NOT IN
THIS AREA
ANYWHERE IN THIS
AREA
NOT IN
THIS AREA
ANYWHERE IN THIS
AREA
PEAK CEILING
SLOPED CEILING
500mm
1000mm
1000mm
500mm
Smoke alarm should
be located between
500mm and 1500mm
of the highest point.
DEAD AIR
DEAD AIR
DO NOT INSTALL
DO NOT INSTALL
FIGURE 6.2 A
FIGURE 6.2 B

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To minimise nuisance alarms avoid these locations:
•Do not install within 0.9m of the following: the door to a kitchen, or a bathroom that contains a tub or shower,
forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high
air-flow areas.
•Areas where curtains or other objects will block the sensor. Smoke must be able to reach the sensor to
accurately detect conditions.
•Install at least 30cm away from fluorescent lights.
•Keep out of insect infested areas.
•Avoid excessively dusty, dirty or greasy areas.
•Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 0°C or hotter than 40°C.
•Do not install in areas where the relative humidity (RH) is greater than 93%.
•If a kitchen alarm is desired, it should have an alarm silencer feature or be a photoelectric type.
•Do not place in the garage.
•Avoid dead air spaces such as the peak of an “A” frame ceiling. “Dead Air” at the top may prevent smoke from
reaching the alarm in time to provide early warning. Refer to Figures 6.2A and 6.2B.
N.B. - Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination (alarm and guard) has
been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
Mobile Home Installation
For Well Insulated Mobile Homes
Install smoke alarms as recommended on the previous pages. In mobile homes that are not well insulated extreme
heat or cold can be transferred from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls and roof. This may
create a thermal barrier which can prevent the smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling.
For Poorly Insulated Mobile Homes
Install the smoke alarm on an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 10cm and a maximum of
30cm below the ceiling (Figure 6.2A).
For minimum protection, install at least one alarm close to the bedrooms. For additional protection, see Figure 6.1A.
WARNING: TEST YOUR ALARM OPERATION AFTER MOBILE HOME HAS BEEN IN STORAGE OR
UNOCCUPIED, AND AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK DURING USE.

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7. Activation and Wireless Alarm Network
Upon initial power being applied (from rotating onto mounting plate or moving the red activation wheel to
the “ON” position - see Figure 7.1B) these units are ready to connect to a network.
NOTE: At any time during wireless alarm setup, if you have a problem, you can push and hold the Hush/Test
button on any problem unit until you hear three (3) beeps (approx 8 sec), and then release the button. The unit
will reset the unit’s wireless settings (described in Section 7.3). Once wireless settings are reset, the unit will
prompt the user to follow Quickstart instructions.
NOTE: Wireless units will emit a series of LED blinks, tones, and voices as the unit(s) search for a wireless alarm
setup. If you are intending to use wireless units without the wireless function, ignore these notifications, and
the wireless function will eventually turn off. You can turn the wireless function on again at a later date if desired.
See Section 7.2.
NOTE: The battery activation is a one-time feature. After activation, the battery cannot be turned off, and can
only be discharged at the end of product life. If the alarm is removed from the mounting plate, the battery will
remain active. See Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery section.
Wireless
These models have wireless alarm interconnect capability. When one interconnected unit sounds an alarm, all
other compatible wireless units in the wireless alarm network will alarm. These alarms connect to each other
wirelessly via communication on the 915-928 MHz band.
•A maximum of 18 Garland OnGard Safety devices may be interconnected. The interconnect system
should not exceed the following individual limits: 12 smoke alarms and/or 18 alarms total (smoke, heat,
etc.).
•Maximum distance between wireless
interconnect models is no greater than
100 meters in open air. COMPATIBLE WIRELESS INTERCONNECT UNITS:
OG4000LDCS-WB

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7.1 Setting Up a Wireless Alarm Network
Creating an interconnected wireless alarm network is a simple process, with intelligent “self-enrollment” features,
and user-friendly voice prompts.
A. REMOVE ALL DEVICES FROM THEIR PACKAGING
B. POWER UP ALL DEVICES
•Locate the red wheel on the back of the device. Turn the red wheel to
the “ON” position on ALL devices using the white tool included with
the Quick Start Guide.
•Once powered, the light rings will glow red and voice message will
announce, “Ready to connect. Follow Quick Start instructions.”
NOTE: If no further steps are taken within 15 minutes of initial power up, a voice prompt, “No devices found, not
connected” will be heard once, and the wireless function will turn off. The unit will then perform as a standard stand
alone alarm. See Section 7.3 for re-activating wireless.
C. PICK ONE DEVICE
Press and hold the button on only ONE device until you hear two beeps.
Release button. You will hear “Searching for other devices”.
•The light will pulse and device will sound a continuous “Sonar” ping
until step E is complete.
D. RELAX AND WAIT
Wait until all devices have connected to network. Once connected, each
device will speak, “Success now connected!”
•Once connected, the lights will glow green.
E. PICK ONE DEVICE
Press and hold the button on only ONE device until you hear 2 beeps.
Release button. “Sonar” ping will stop.
•Device will announce that setup is complete and the number of
connected devices.
F. WIRELESS SETUP COMPLETE!
If all devices flash green and “Sonar” ping has stopped, the devices are
now connected. Congratulations!
G. PLEASE SELECT LOCATION AND INSTALL ALARM
Please see section 8 “Installation / Mounting Instructions”
Figure 7.1 B
ON
ACTIVATION
TOOL
Figure 7.1 C
DON'T press buttons
on other devices
“Searching for
other devices.”
Hold for
5 seconds
Figure 7.1 D
“Success, now
connected!”
Figure 7.1 E
Hold for
5 seconds

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7.2 Adding Another Wireless Device to an Existing
Wireless Alarm Network
For various reasons, you might want to add additional units to your existing wireless alarm network. Modifying your
existing wireless alarm network is easy and user-friendly.
A. REMOVE THE NEW DEVICE FROM ITS PACKAGING.
B. POWER UP NEW DEVICE
Locate the red wheel on the back of the device being added. Turn the red
wheel to the “ON” position using the white activation tool included in the
Quick Start Guide or a standard screwdriver.
•Once powered, the light ring will glow red.
C. PICK ONE INSTALLED DEVICE
Press and hold the button on ONE INSTALLED device on your network until
you hear two beeps. Release button. You will hear “Searching for other
devices.”
•Light will pulse green and device will sound a continuous “Sonar” ping
until step E is completed.
D. RELAX AND WAIT
Wait until the new device has connected to the network. Once connected,
the new device will speak, “Success now connected!”
•Once connected, the light ring will glow green.
E. FINISH ADDING NEW DEVICE  COMPLETE WIRELESS
NETWORK SETUP
Press and hold the button on the INSTALLED device for 5 SECONDS until
you hear two beeps. Release button. ”Sonar” ping will stop.
•Device will announce that setup is complete and the number of
connected devices.
Figure 7.2 E
Added Device
“Setup
complete!”
Installed Device
Figure 7.2 B
ON
PERMANENTLY
DISABLE and
DISCHARGE
alarm
Break
tab
SMOKE ALARM: 3 long beeps, repeating
CO ALARM: 4 quick beeps, repeating
STANDBY: Green LED blink every 60s
FAULT: Amber LED blink with chirp every 30s
LOW BATTERY: Amber LED blink every 5s, chirp every 60s
END OF UNIT LIFE: Amber LED blink every 5s, chirp twice every 30s
Push button to test weekly.
See user guide for more information
USE ACTIVATION
TOOL OR SCREWDRIVER
Figure 7.2 C
Device Being Added
“Searching for
other devices.”
Installed Device
Figure 7.2 D
“Success, now
connected!”

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7.3 Resetting a Device’s Wireless Settings
If you encounter an issue at any point during the wireless network setup process, you may reset the device by
following the directions below.
A. BEGIN RESET
Press and hold the button on the device for 8-9 seconds until you hear
3 beeps. Release button. You will hear the words “Resetting wireless
settings.”
B. CONCLUDE RESET
Light ring will flash green once and then it will pulse red. You will hear the
words, “Ready to connect, follow quick start instructions.”
•Device has been reset.
•See Section 7.1 to begin set-up of a new wireless alarm network,
or Section 7.2 for adding this device to an existing alarm network.
NOTE: If no further steps are taken within 15 minutes of resetting the
unit’s wireless settings, a voice prompt “No devices found, not connected”
will be heard once, and the wireless function will turn off. The unit will then
perform as a stand alone alarm. See Section 7.2 for adding this device to an
existing alarm network.
Figure 7.3 A
Hold for
8-9 seconds
“Resetting
wireless
settings.”
Figure 7.3 B
“Ready to
connect, follow
Quick Start
instructions.”

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8. Installation / Mounting Instructions
CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED INCLUDING THE BATTERY. THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE!
Once the steps to setup the wireless alarm network have been completed, please proceed to the following
installation steps.
1. To obtain aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway or wall, the “A” line on the mounting bracket
should be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounting or horizontal when wall mounting.
2. After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in Section 6, attach the mounting bracket to the
ceiling as shown in Figure 8A. For wall mounting see Figure 8B. Place the mounting plate on the wall; be sure
the “A” line is horizontal (parallel to the floor). Use the screws and anchors provided to secure the mounting
bracket (use 3/16” drill bit for anchors).
3. This alarm has a battery permanently sealed inside the alarm; No battery installation is necessary.
Align the alarm with the mounting plate and rotate clockwise (right) until the unit stops and clicks into place.
• Install the alarm fully on the mounting bracket by rotating the alarm in a clockwise direction.
NOTE: The alarm will mount to the plate in four (4) positions (every 90 degrees).
The alarm is now activated! After installation/activation, test your alarm as described in Operation and Testing section.
WARNING : FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL AND ACTIVATE THIS ALARM WILL PREVENT
PROPER OPERATION OF THIS ALARM AND WILL PREVENT ITS RESPONSE TO FIRE HAZARDS.
Figures 8 C
Figures 8 B
When mounting
in a hallway, the
“A” line should
be parallel with
the hallway.
Alignment Marks
(”A” Line) on
Mounting
Bracket
When wall
mounting, the
“A” line should
be horizontal.
Remove
Install
A
Figures 8 A

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9. Operation and Testing
Operation
The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is complete. When products of combustion (smoke) are
sensed, the unit sounds a loud alarm with voice messages. See Sections 1 and 2 for alarm signal descriptions.
Testing
Test your alarm weekly by pressing and releasing the test button quickly. A quick beep will confirm the button has
been pushed followed by voice prompts that will inform you of the upcoming test sequence. See Section 2: Other
Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators table. The alarm and voice (and any interconnected units) will sound if the
electronic circuitry, horn, speaker, and battery are working. If the alarm or voice does not sound, or gives erratic or
low volume sound, the unit must be replaced. See Section 12: Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery to
determine how to prepare the unit for shipment or disposal.
WARNING: DUE TO THE LOUDNESS OF THE ALARM, ALWAYS STAND ABOUT A METER AWAY FROM
THE UNIT OR USE EAR PROTECTION WHEN TESTING.
WARNING: DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO TEST YOUR ALARM, YOU COULD DAMAGE THE
ALARM OR IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND START A STRUCTURE FIRE.
Ambient Light Sensing
This unit samples the ambient light conditions of the alarm’s location and, if possible, determines a Night / Day cycle.
A valid Night / Day cycle will delay unit chirps during the night until the next Day cycle begins.
Chirping
When chirping begins during the next Day cycle, you can temporarily silence End of Unit Life or Network Error chirps
by pressing the Hush/Test button. Low Battery chirps cannot be silenced.
If a valid Night / Day cycle has not been established because the
unit is located in either a constantly dark or lighted location, the
chirps mentioned above will not be delayed at night. Moving the
unit to a different location might allow the unit to determine a
valid Night / Day cycle.
WARNING: REPLACE UNIT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHEN IN END OF UNIT LIFE OR LOW BATTERY
MODE.
POSSIBLE CHIRPING REASONS
End of Unit Life: will be delayed at night
Network Error: will be delayed at night
Low battery: will be delayed at night

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10. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms
Smoke Nuisance
HUSH: If you know why the alarm is sounding, and you can verify that it is not a life threatening situation, you can
push the button on the initiating unit (green LED flashing every second) to silence the alarm for 8-10 minutes. If the
smoke is not too dense, that unit, and all interconnected units will silence. After the Hush period, the smoke alarm
will automatically reset and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present. You can use Hushrepeatedly
until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm.
NOTE: Dense smoke will override Hush and sound a continuous alarm. If no fire is present, check to see if one
of the reasons listed in “Locations to Avoid” may have caused the alarm. If a fire is discovered, get out and call
the fire department.
This alarm is designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Cigarette smoke will not normally cause the unit to alarm,
unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if it is
located too close to a cooking appliance. Large quantities of combustible particles are generated from spills or when
broiling. Using the fan on a range hood which vents to the outside (non-recirculating type) will also help prevent
nuisance alarms from occurring by removing these combustible products from the kitchen.
Locate
In an interconnected system (all units will be alarming together), a unit that detects smoke and initiates an alarm
is called the “initiating alarm unit.” Initiating alarm units will be flashing the Green LED every second during alarm.
Depending on unit locations, and the location of the source of smoke, it is possible to have more than one initiating
unit. If you suspect a nuisance alarm situation, you can use this feature to help you locate the initiating alarm unit(s)
in a wireless alarm interconnect system.
Push the button on any non-initiating wireless unit, and ALL wireless units EXCEPT the initiating alarm unit(s) will
silence for two minutes. You can use the LOCATE feature repeatedly until you find the initiating alarm unit(s), or the
air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm.
NOTE: Hush and Locate features are dependent on the type of models in your interconnected system.
Non-wireless models cannot receive the wireless Locate feature and will continue to alarm until the initiating
unit is Hushed or the Smoke/ CO condition clears.
WARNING: THIS UNIT DOES NOT DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE CO.

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11. B at t er y
NOTE: This alarm is powered by a non-replaceable, sealed lithium battery system. No battery installation or
replacement is necessary for the life of the alarm.
IMPORTANT: Constant exposure to high or low humidity or temperatures may reduce battery life.
WARNING: NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INCLUDED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ALARM FOR ANY
REASON! DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THE ALARM BY YOURSELF.
Low Battery
This alarm is equipped with a low battery monitor circuit. If the battery capacity can no longer provide adequate
power for all alarm functions, the low battery condition will occur. See Section 3 : Troubleshooting Guide. The unit
must be replaced within 7 days of the first occurrence of the “Low Battery Warning” to provide continuous alarm
protection.
12. Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery
WARNING: FAILURE TO DISCHARGE ALARM BATTERY AS INSTRUCTED PRIOR TO
DISPOSAL MAY CREATE POTENTIAL FOR LITHIUM BATTERY RELATED FIRE OR HAZARD.
WARNING: DISCHARGING THE ALARM BATTERY IS PERMANENT
•Once the alarm battery has been discharged, it cannot be reactivated!
•Once discharged, the alarm will NO LONGER DETECT SMOKE.
•Once the alarm battery is discharged, the battery is depleted and the alarm will no longer function.
•Once the alarm battery has been discharged, the alarm cannot be mounted onto the mounting plate or reactivated.
To Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery:
•Rotate the alarm counterclockwise to remove it from the mounting plate.
•Push in the dashed area with a screwdriver to break tab (Figure 12A).
•After the tab is broken, use the screwdriver to turn the red slotted arrow
to the "Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery" location. This
will disable the alarm, stop the low battery or end of unit life “chirps” and
render the alarm safe for disposal by draining the battery (Figure 12B).
Figures 12 A (top) and 12 B (bottom)