Smoke Alarm Instruction Manual
Model No.: GS509A
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hank you for purchasing this Smoke alarm GS509A. This model is a photoelectric smoke
alarm device. With the photoelectric technology, it is more sensitive to detecting slow smolder
fires which generates thick, black smoke and may smolder for hours before bursting into
flames. The smoke alarm device does not contain the radioactive material which is harmless to
the environment. A DC 9V External battery and warns you when the battery is low.
THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL
FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION'S STANDARD 72 (National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
Typical installation drawing layouts for the unit(s), indicating recommended locations, which
shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements outlined in the following:
1)C22.1-12, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations;
2)CAN/ULC-S553, Standard for Installation of Smoke Alarms.
3) National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, Wiring Methods and Materials;
4) National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, NFPA 72, Single- and Multiple-Station Alarms
and Household Fire Alarm Systems for US requirement.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the manufacturer recommend
replacing this alarm ten years from the date code on back of alarm. This instruction manual
contains important information on starting operation and using the device.
ATTENTION-
Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read the instruction manual and
familiarize yourself and your family with its operation. And save it for future reference.
Table of Contents
1.What to do if the smoke alarm sounds .......................................................1
2.Product important information ....................................................................1
3.Installation instructions ...............................................................................2
4.Understanding your smoke alarm ..............................................................3
5.General maintenance .................................................................................3
6.Battery information .....................................................................................4
7.Product specifications ................................................................................4
8.Recognizing nuisance alarms ....................................................................4
9.Limitations of smoke alarms.......................................................................5
10.Service information...................................................................................5
11.Special compliance considerations........................................................... 5
12.Good safety habits - develop and practice a plan of escape....................5
13.Warranty information ................................................................................6
14.Warranty card ...........................................................................................6
1. What to do if the smoke alarm sounds
3. Installation instructions
2. Product important information
Smoke alarm pattern is three long beeps , and three long beeps repeating.
1.1 What to do in the event of a fire
1.Do not be panic, stay calm.
2. While leaving, don't open any inside door without first feeling its surface. lf hot, or if you
see smoke seeping through cracks, don't open that door! Instead, use your alternate exit. lf
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.
3. Meet at a pre-arranged meeting place outside the building.
4. Call the fire department or 911 from outside the building.
5. Do not go back inside a burning building. Wait for the fire department to arrive.
NOTE: These guidelines will assist you in the event of a fire, however, to reduce the
chance that fires will start, practice fire safety rules, and prevent hazardous situations.
This Smoke alarm will not protect against the risk of smoke poisoning when the battery
has been drained.
There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect against fire
as stated in the NFPA Standard 72. For instance:
a) Fires where the victim is intimate with a flaming initiated fire; for example, when a
person's clothes catch fire while cooking;
b) Fires where the smoke is prevented from reaching the smoke alarm due to a closed
door or other obstruction;
c) Incendiary fires where the fire grows so rapidly that an occupants egress is blocked
even with properly located smoke alarms.
Smoke alarms are not to be used with smoke alarm guards unless the combination has
been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
3.2 Locations to avoid
To ensure the Smoke Alarm work properly and provide detection performance, do not install
the device in the following places:
1)Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen alarm is desired,it should have
an alarm silence feature and should not be installed within 6 feet of cooking appliances.
2)Do not install within 6 feet of heating appliances.
3)In areas with high humidity, like bathrooms or areas near dishwashers or washing
machines or directly above a sink. Install at least 10 feet away from these areas.
4)Avoid spraying aerosols near the device.
5)Next to a door or window, an extractor fan, air returns or heating and cooling supply vents.
The air could blow smoke away from the device, interrupting its alarm.
6)In rooms where temperatures may fall below 4.4°C or rise above 37.8°C, or in humidity
higher than 95%. These conditions will reduce battery life or cause a fault alarm.
7)In extremely dusty, dirty, or insect infested areas influence particles interfere with the
device operation.
8)In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your automobile.
9)In an enclosed space (for example in a cupboard or behind a curtain).
10)Where it can be obstructed (for example by furniture).
11)Less than 4" (10cm) from the peak of an "A" frame type ceiling.
12)Near fluorescent lights. Electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms.
13)Avoid installing where the unit will be exposed to direct sunlight.
14)Place out of the reach of children. Under no circumstance should children be allowed to
handle the device.
1.ALARM indicator (Red LED)
The red indicator is used to indicate alarm status of the smoke alarm.
2.TEST/SILENCE button
The TEST/SILENCE button is used to test the device and to silence the unit during a smoke
alarm. Press to keep it longer than 2 seconds to enable test function, or press once to enable
silence function while alarm.
3.Sounder
The sounder is used to send out smoke alarm, abnormal warning information.
1)The TEST/SILENCE button accurately tests the device functions. Do not use any other
test method. Test the device weekly to ensure proper operation. Do not install in non-resi-
dential buildings. And the device is not a substitute for a complete alarm system.
2)If you're sure it isn't a real alarm, open windows or fan the air around the device to silence
it.
3)Observe and follow all local and national electrical and building codes for installation.
4)This Smoke alarm is designed to be used inside a single family only. In multifamily
buildings, each individual living unit should have its own smoke alarm devices.
5)Install a Smoke alarm in every room and on every level of the home. Smoke may not reach
the smoke alarm for many reasons. For example, if a fire starts in a remote part of the home,
on another level, in a chimney, wall, roof, or on the other side of a closed door, smoke may
not reach the device in time to alert household members. This Smoke alarm will not promptly
detect a fire danger except in the area or room in which it is installed.
6)This Smoke alarm may not alert every household member every time. The alarm horn is
loud in order to alert individuals to a potential danger.However, there may be some
circumstances where a household member may not hear the alarm (i.e. outdoor or indoor
noise, sound sleepers, drug or alcohol usage, the hard of hearing, etc.). If you suspect that
this device may not alert a household member, should install and maintain other specialty
smoke alarm . Household member must hear the alarm's warning sound and quickly
respond to it to reduce the risk of damage, injury, or death that may result from fire. If a
household member is hard of hearing, install other special smoke alarm with lights or
vibrating devices to alert occupants.
7)This Smoke alarm can only sound their alarms when they detect smoke or detect
combustion particles in the air. They do not sense heat, flame, or other gas. The device is
designed to give audible warning of a developing fire. However, many fires are fast - burning,
explosive, or intentional, and others are caused by carelessness or safety hazards. In this
case, Smoke may not make the unit alarm QUICKLY ENOUGH to ensure safe escape.
8)This Smoke alarm have limitations. The device is not foolproof and is not warranted to
protect lives or property from fire. Smoke alarm is not a substitute for insurance. Homeown-
ers and renters should insure their lives and property. In addition, it is possible for the device
to fail at any time. For this reason, you must test the device weekly and replace every 10
years.
3.1 Recommended location for alarms
The following suggestions are intended to help you with the placement and installation of
your smoke.
1)In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms.
2)Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 21 ft (6.4 m) of any door to a
sleeping room, the distance measured along a path of travel.
3)On every level of a dwelling unit, including basements.
4)On every level of a residential board and care occupancy (small facility), including
basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics.
5)In the living area(s) of a guest suite.
6)In the living area(s) of a residential board and care occupancy.
7)Smoke, heat, and combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally.
Mounting the smoke alarm on the ceiling in the center of the room places it closest to all
points in the room. Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary residential construction.
8)When mounting a device on the ceiling, locate it at a minimum of 4 inch (10 cm) from the
side wall.
9)When mounting the device on the wall, use an inside wall with top edge the alarm at a
minimum of 4 inch (10cm) and maximum of 12 inch (30.5cm) below the ceiling.
10)Put the device at both ends of a bedroom hallway or large room if the hallway or room is
more than 30 feet (9.1 m) long.
11)Install the device on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at or within 3 feet (0.9m) of the
highest point (measured horizontally).
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4.Understanding your smoke alarm
4.1 Product overview
3.3 Installation instructions
This device should be located in an open and
unobstructed area and shall not be located behind
furniture, drapes, or any other object where it might
not be
seen or heard. The alarm shall be heard from all
sleeping
areas.
If you install only one device in your home, install the
device near bedrooms, not in the basement or
furnace room.
1). Drilling two 5mm holes in the ceiling or wall, the
distance between two holes center is 75mm
(2.95inch), then inserting two plastic plugs provided
into the holes.
2). Attach the bracket to the plastic plugs and fix
tightly the screws into the plastic plugs. Do NOT
over-tighten screws.
3). Install and rotate the alarm body on the bracket.
4). Test the device by using the TEST/SILENCE
button. Ensure the device is working normally.
The TEST/SILENCE button is pressed for 2 sec once a week to verify
proper alarm operation.
Red LED flashes in time with alarm pattern.
Alarm pattern( 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps).
Smoke alarms for required protection
Smoke alarms for additional protection
Smoke alarms with alarm silence feature for additional protection
An indication that current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all
sleeping individuals, and that it is the responsibility of individuals in the household that
are capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not be
awakened by the alarm sound, or to those who may be incapable of safely evacuating
the area unassisted.
IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE IN A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) OR BOAT.
This device requires a continuous supply of electrical power from a healthy battery or
AC connection, depending on the model. lt will not work without power.
Images are representative only. Actual product may vary slightly.
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LIVING
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BEDROOM
KITCHEN
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WARNING!
WARNING!
Release date:2024.12.30
RD-509A-39-001 Revision: I
WARNING!
To prevent injury, this device must be securely attached to the ceiling/wall in
accordance with the installation instructions.
①
②
③
②:TEST/SILENCE button
③:Sounder
①:ALARM indicator
Description
mode/Action
4.2 Other Alarm Visual And Audible lndicators
Operate mode
Standby
Test Mode
Smoke Alarm
Fault alarm
End-of-life
Visual (flash) And Audible (beep)
Operate mode Visual (flash) And Audible (beep)
Red LED flashes once approx every 40 sec.
Red LED flashes in time with alarm pattern.
Alarm pattern( 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, repeat).
Replace new
battery for your
unit as soon as
possible.
Low Battery
Red LED flashes once approx every 40 sec.
Chirp once approx every 40 sec. (Simultaneous-
ly with red LED flashing)
Press TEST/SILENCE button once to silence
mode for approx 10 hours.
Silence mode: Red LED flashes once approx
every 40 sec.
Silence Mode
When the smoke alarm occurs, press the button to enter the silence
mode.
The LED will flash once approx every 8 sec without sound.
Silence time: Approx 8 minutes.
Red LED flashes once approx every 40 sec.
Chirp once approx every 40 sec. (Out of sync with
red LED flashing)
Press TEST/SILENCE button once to silence
mode for approx 10 hours.
Silence mode: LED flashes every 40 sec.
Red LED flashes 3 times approx every 40
sec.
Chirp 3 times approx every 40 sec.(Simulta-
neously with red LED flashing)
Review Cleaning
Your Alarm
section. Remove
and dispose your
unit, and replace
as soon as
possible
Remove and
dispose your unit,
and replace as
soon as possible.
4.3 Troubleshooting Guide
1 2 3
3.5 Optional locking feature
The locking feature is designed to discourage unauthorized removal of the Alarm. It is not
necessary to activate the locks in single-family households where unauthorized battery or
Alarm removal is not a concern.
Tools you will need:
• Needle-nose pliers or utility knife
The locking feature uses locking pins, which are molded into the mounting bracket. Using
needle-nose pliers or a utility knife, remove one pins from the mounting bracket.
To lock the alarm onto mounting bracket
1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach one locking pin from mounting bracket.
2. Insert the locking pin into the lock located on side of alarm.
3. Pin head will be positioned outside the alarm as shown.
4. When you attach the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket, the locking pin's head will fit
into a notch on the bracket.
To unlock the mounting bracket
1. Remove the pin from mounting bracket.
2. Then turn the alarm counterclockwise (left).
Single floor plan
Multiple floor plan
3.4 Installation of the alarm
Rotate clockwise (right)to install the alarm.
Rotate counterclockwise (left) to remove the alarm.
4.End-of-Life Reset
When the device enters the end-of-life warning state in the first 30 days, press the
TEST/SILENCE button to reset the end-of-life. At this point, if the device is still available. it
will enter the normal standby state for 72 hours, after 72 hours, the device will return to the
end-of-life warning state. After 30 days of the first end-of-life warning state, the device can
no longer be reset and needs to be replaced in a timely manner.
Ref: 358-8399
5.General maintenance
To keep your Smoke alarm in good working order, please follow these simple steps:
1.Verify the unit's alarm sound and indictors operation by enable the TEST/SILENCE
button once a week.
2.Remove the unit from the ceiling and clean the alarm cover and vents with a soft brush
attachment once a month to remove dust and dirt.
3.Never use detergents or other solvents to clean the unit.
4.Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, or other aerosols near the device.
5. Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside. This action will void your warranty.
6.As soon as possible, place the Smoke alarm back in its proper location to assure
continuous protection from fire .
7.When household cleaning supplies or similar contaminants are used, the area should be
ventilated.
6.Battery information
7. Product specifications
Model: GS509A
Model Type: Independent photoelectric smoke alarm
Product standards:
Conf. to UL STD 217 9
th
Ed
Cert. to CAN/ULC STD S531-19
Power Supply: 9V Carbon zinc Battery
（
EVEREADY 1222/GP1604S,
Replaceable）
Product Lifetime:10 years
Indicator Light: Red LED
Smoke alarm silence: Approx 8 minutes
Alarm Mode: Sound and light signal
Alarm Volume: ≥ 85dB(A) @ 3 meters
Flame Retardant Rating: UL94 V2
Installation Location: Ceiling or wall
Temperature Operating Range: 40°F (4.4°C) to 100°F (37.8°C)
Humidity Operating range: 10-95% RH non-condensing
Size: Φ100*35mm
Weight: About 137g(including battery)
WARNING!
Reinstall the alarm as soon as possible to ensure continuous detection.
WARNING!
Due to the loudness of the alarm, always stand about 3 feet (0.9 m) away from the unit
or use ear protection when testing.
Do not use an open flame to test your alarm, you could damage the alarm or ignite
combustible materials and start a structure fire.
WEEKLY TESTING
• Never use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might accidentally damage or set
fire to the unit or to your home.
• If the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately. Products under warranty may
be returned to the manufacturer for replacement. See “Warranty Information” at the end of
this manual.
Do not stand close to the Alarm when the sounder is sounding. Exposure at close range may
be harmful to your hearing. Always stand an arms-length away from the unit it when testing.
It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working properly.
Using the test button is the recommended way to test this Smoke Alarm.
Press and hold the test button for 2 seconds to verify proper alarm operation.
During testing, the unit may flash a red LED accompanied by periodic alarm sounds.
IMPORTANT: Retail canned smoke products vary by manufacturer and produce
inconsistent results. If the unit does not alarm when canned smoke is applied, conduct a
push-to-test to verify proper operation. Over-application of canned smoke can permanently
damage the alarm.
8. Recognizing nuisance alarms
9.Limitations of smoke alarms
Smoke Nuisance
SILENCE: 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 to silence the alarm for approx 8 minutes.
If the smoke is not too dense, that unit will be silenced. After the SILENCE period, the smoke
alarm will automatically reset and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present.
You can use SILENCE repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the
alarm.
NOTE: Dense smoke will override SILENCE 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 or 911.
This alarm is designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Cigarette smoke will not normally
cause the alarm, unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles
from cooking may set off the alarm if they are 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 that vents to the outside (the on-recirculating type) will also help prevent
nuisance alarmsfrom occurring by removing these combustible products from the kitchen.
Smoke alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from home fires
worldwide. However, like any warning device, Smoke alarms can only work if they are
properly located, installed, and maintained, and if smoke reaches the Alarms.
They are not foolproof.
Smoke alarms may not waken all individuals.
Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all sleeping individuals, and
that it is the responsibility of individuals in the household that are capable of assisting other
to provide assistance to those who may not be awakened by the alarm sound, or to those
who may be incapable of safely evacuating the area unassisted.
Practice the escape plan at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from
kids to grandparents. Allow children to master fire escape planning and practice before
holding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping. If children or others do not readily waken
to the sound of the smoke alarm, or if there are infants or family members with mobility
limitations, make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in fire drill and in the event
of an emergency. It is recommended that you hold a fire drill while family members are
sleeping in order to determine their response to the sound of the smoke alarm while
sleeping and to determine whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency.
Smoke alarms cannot work without power.
Battery operated units cannot work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the
wrong type of batteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed correctly. AC units
cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason (open fuse or circuit breaker, failure
along a power line or at a power station, electrical fire that burns the electrical wires, etc.).
If you are concerned about the limitations of battery or AC power, install both types of units.
Smoke alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach them.
Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls, on roofs, or on the other side of closed doors may
not reach the sensing chamber and set off the alarm. That is why one unit should be
installed inside each bedroom or sleeping area—especially if bedroom or sleeping area
doors are closed at night—and in the hallway between them.
Smoke alarms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the dwelling.
For example, a stand-alone unit on the second floor may not detect smoke from a basement
fire until the fire spreads. This may not give you enough time to escape safely. That is why
the recommended minimum protection is at least one unit in every sleeping area and every
bedroom on every level of your dwelling. Even with a unit on every floor, stand-alone units
may not provide as much protection as interconnected units, especially if the fire starts in a
remote area. Some safety experts recommend installing interconnected AC-powered units
with batteries. Backup or professional fire detection systems, so if one unit senses smoke,
all units alarm. Interconnected units may provide an earlier warning than stand-alone units,
since all units alarm when one detects smoke.
Smoke alarms may not be heard.
Though the alarm horn in this unit meets or exceeds current standards, it may not be heard
if:
1) the unit is located outside a closed or partially closed door, 2) residents recently
consumed alcohol or drugs, 3) the Alarm is drowned out by noise from the stereo, TV,
traffic, air conditioner or other appliances, and 4) residents are hearing impaired or sound
sleepers. Special-purpose Units, like those with visual and audible alarms, should be
installed for the hearing-impaired residents. Smoke alarms may not have time to sound
before the fire itself causes damage, injury, or death since smoke from some fires may not
reach the unit immediately. Examples of this include people smoking in bed, children
playing with matches, or fires caused by violent explosions resulting from escaping gas.
Smoke alarms are not foolproof.
Like any electronic device, Smoke alarms are made of components that can wear out or fail
at any time. You must test the unit weekly to ensure your continued protection. Smoke
alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires. They are not a substitute for property or life
insurance. Smoke alarms have a limited life. The unit should be replaced immediately if it is
not operating properly. In addition, it is possible for the device to fail at any time. For this
reason, you must test the device weekly and replace it every 10 years.
10.Service information
14.Warranty card
Last Name:
First Name:
Phone:
Address:
Country:
Zip Code:
Fault description:
Date of purchase:
Signature:
13. Warranty information
11.Special compliance considerations
This smoke alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in
places housing many people—like apartment buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels,
dormitories, hospitals, long-term health care facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or
group homes of any kind, even if they were once single-family homes. It is not a suitable
substitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses, industrial facilities, and
commercial buildings, and special-purpose non-residential buildings that require special fire
detection and alarm systems. Depending on the building codes in your area, this smoke
alarm may be used to provide additional protection at these facilities.
The following information applies to all four types of buildings listed below: In new construc-
tion, Most building codes require the use of only AC or AC/DC-powered smoke alarms only.
AC, AC/DC, or DC-powered smoke alarms can be used in existing construction as specified
by local building codes. Refer to NFPA 72 (the National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101
(Life Safety Code), local building codes, or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire
protection requirements in buildings not defined as "households.”
1. Single-Family Residence: single-family home, townhouse. It is recommended smoke
alarms be installed on every level of the home, in every bedroom, and in each bedroom
hallway.
2. Multi-Family or Mixed Occupant Residence: Apartment building, condominium. This
smoke alarms are suitable for use in individual apartments or condos, provided a primary
fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas
like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this smoke alarm in common areas may not
provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regula-
tions.
3. Institutions: Hospitals, daycare facilities, and long-term health care facilities. This smoke
alarm is suitable for use in individual patient sleeping/resident rooms, provided a primary fire
detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like
lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this smoke alarm in common areas may not provide
sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
4. Hotels and Motels: Also boarding houses and dormitories. This smoke alarm is suitable
for use inside individual sleeping/resident rooms, provided a primary fire detection system
already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways,
or porches.
Using this smoke alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents
or meet local fire protection ordinances and regulations.
12. Good safety habits - develop and practice a plan of escape
Prepare and practice a home escape plan twice a year, including drills at night. Know two
ways out of every room(door & window) and identify a meeting place outside the home
where everyone will gather once they have exited the residence. When two people have
reached the meeting place, one should leave to call the fire department's telephone number
while the second person stay to account for additional family members. Establish a rule
that once you're out, you never reenter under any circumstance!
■Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and least two escape routes from each
room. Second story windows may need a rope or chain ladder.
■Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing everyone what to do in
case of fire and where to meet after they leave the house.
■Ensure that small children hear the alarm and wake when it sounds. They must wake up
on order to execute the escape plan. Practice allows all occupants to test your plan before
an emergency. You may not be able to reach your children. It is important they know what
to do.
■Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke/CO alarm and train them to leave you
home when they hear it.
■Current studies have shown smoke/CO alarms may not awaken all sleeping individuals,
and that it is the responsibility of individuals in the household that are capable of assisting
other to provide assistance to those who may not be awakened by the alarm sound, or to
those who may be incapable of safely evacuating the area unassisted.
■Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the kitchen,
basement and garage. Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to an emergency.
CAUTION!
Test the alarm for correct operation using the test facility whenever the battery is
replaced.
Diagram 1
Diagram 5
Diagram 2
Replace the battery: (See Diagram 1-5)
Diagram 3
Diagram 4
Replace battery with one of the following approved brands:
9V Carbon zinc Battery: EVEREADY 1222
GP1604S
These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer.
6.3 Battery disposal
1.Not to dispose of battery (or the device) as unsorted municipal waste, but collect it
separately.
2.Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
NOTE: Do not use lithium batteries in this unit. A good safety measure is to replace the
battery at least once a year.
6.1 Battery type
This alarm is powered by DC 9V External battery located in a battery compartment. Under
normal conditions, a fresh battery should last at least one year.
NOTE: Battery installation or replacement is necessary for the life of the device.
NOTE: Data comes from Siterwell labs. Actual battery life may vary depending on product
differences, usage habits, and environmental factors.
6.2 Battery deactivation
This alarm is equipped with a low battery monitor circuit. If the battery capacity is near the
point where it can no longer provide adequate power for all alarm functions, the low battery
condition will occur. See Troubleshooting Guide. The battery must be replaced within 7 days
of the first occurrence of the “Low Battery Warning” to provide continuous alarm protection.
WARNING!
Use only the batteries specified. Use of different batteries may have a detrimental
effect on the alarm.
Constant exposure to high or low temperature or high humidity may reduce battery life.
WARNING!
Fire, explosion, and severe burn hazard. Do not recharge, crush, disassemble, heat
above 100°C, incinerate or expose contents to water.
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NOTE:
A missing or improperly installed battery will prevent the battery door from closing
and result in improper alarm operation.
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No.666 Qingfeng Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China.
Distributed by:
Menard, Inc.
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