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OPERATION
The smoke alarm is operating once a fresh battery is installed and testing is
complete. When products of combustion are sensed, the unit sounds a loud
85db pulsating alarm until the air is cleared.
HUSH CONTROL: The “HUSH” feature has the capability of temporarily
desensitising the alarm circuit for approximately 8 minutes. This feature is to be
used only when a known alarm condition, such as smoke from cooking,
activates the alarm. The smoke alarm is desensitised by pushing the “HUSH”
button on the smoke alarm cover. If the smoke is not too dense, the alarm will
silence immediately and the Red LED will flash every 10 seconds for
approximately 8 minutes. This indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily
desensitised condition. The smoke alarm will automatically reset after
approximately 8 minutes and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still
present. The “HUSH” feature can be used repeatedly until the air has been
cleared of the condition causing the alarm.
FLASHING LED LIGHT: This smoke alarm is equipped with a flashing red
indicator light. The light is located under the test button and will flash every 40
seconds to indicate that the smoke alarm is receiving power.
SAFETY LIGHT: The model Q9080 has a Safety Light feature. When the smoke
alarm ionisation chamber senses smoke, the 85db horn will sound and the
Safety Light will flash until the sensing chamber is cleared of smoke particles.
TESTING: Test by pushing the test button on the cover and holding it down for
a minimum of 5 seconds. This will sound the alarm if the electronic circuitry,
horn and battery are working. If no alarm sounds, the unit has defective batteries
or other failure.
TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION. Erratic or low
sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective alarm (See Warranty
section).
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.
NUISANCE ALARMS
Smoke alarms are designed to minimise 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 cooker hood which vents to the outside (non-
recirculating type) will also help remove these combustible products from the
kitchen.
If the alarm sounds, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered, get out and call
the fire brigade. If no fire is present, check to see if one of the reasons listed in
“Locations to Avoid” may have caused the alarm.
Models Q9080 are equipped with a “HUSH” button that is useful near a kitchen
or other areas prone to nuisance alarms.
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