7. Don’t return to your home until officials say that it is safe to do so.
For further information on fire safety contact your local Fire Brigade.
7.2 Testing
TEST THE SMOKE ALARM ONCE PER MONTH TO ENSURE CORRECT OPERATION. Test by pushing the Test+Hush
button on the smoke alarm until the alarm sounds. The alarm will sound if all electronic circuitry, horn and battery
are functional. Any Interlinked alarms will also sound. If no alarm sounds, check that the battery is installed correctly
or replace the battery. If the battery is new and installed correctly and the alarm still doesn’t sound, replace the
smoke alarm. If the smoke alarm is installed in a mobile home, test weekly and after every journey. After the
Test+Hush button has been pressed, wait 10mins before any additional testing is conducted to avoid any false alarm
responses as the alarm is in reduced sensitivity mode during this period. Refer to ‘Hush’.
IMPORTANT: If premises are unoccupied for a period of time (more than a few days) then a battery test should be
undertaken upon return. If the low battery warning sounds, test and replace the battery if necessary.
Never use an open flame of any type to test your alarm. Check that all interlinked smoke alarms operate during
the test.
7.3 Hush
This smoke alarm has a built-in Hush feature incorporated into the Test button. If cooking or other non-hazardous
sources cause the alarm to sound, it can be temporarily silenced by pressing the Test+Hush button. The alarm then
enters a low sensitivity period for 9mins. If the smoke density increases during this period from a smoke or fire
event, the unit will go into alarm mode.
Before using the alarm HUSH feature, identify the source of smoke and be certain that a safe condition exists.
7.4 Replacing the Backup Battery
The backup power to the smoke alarm is supplied by 2xAA 1.5VDC alkaline
batteries, located in the bottom battery bay of the smoke alarm. The
batteries should last a minimum of five years under normal operating
conditions. An audible chirp once every 40 to 50 secs indicates that the
battery needs to be replaced. Pressing the Test+Hush button will silence
the low battery chirp for up to 8 hours. It is recommended to replace the
batteries on a memorable day eg 1st April, April Fool’s Day.
RECOMMENDED BATTERIES: Energizer E91, Duracell MN1500, Fujitsu LR6
TEST THE OPERATION OF THE SMOKE ALARM BY PRESSING THE
TEST+HUSH BUTTON AFTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT
8Troubleshooting
The SmokeSight smoke alarm constantly monitors its internal functions to maintain your safety. If it is alarming or
chirping, note answers to the following questions to diagnose the problem, and your solution:
1. If it’s alarming (3 loud tones repeating every 1.5 seconds), refer to smoke alarm troubleshooting below.
2. If it’s not alarming but instead chirping (1 or more beeps every 5 minutes), refer to smoke alarm
troubleshooting below.
