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IMPoRTANT NoTE:
The smoke alarm is only able to
provide a warning, and potentially
save lives, if it is located in its intend-
ed installation position, is free from
dirtanddamageandisactivated.
TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
The smoke detector automatically
checks that it is operating correctly
onceaminute.Italsoautomatically
readjusts the sensitivity of its detec-
tion optics to suit its environmental
conditions.
The unit gives an early warning if its
energy capacity is low or if the detec-
tion optics have become so full of
imperfections that readjustment is
nolongerpossible.Thisgivesyou
sufficienttimetoreplacethesmoke
alarmwithanewunit.
Please ensure that the air inlets locat-
ed around the edge of the smoke
alarm are never blocked by dust,
dirt,paintofadhesivetape.
You should check that the unit is
functional on a regular basis, at least
once a month, by pressing the test
andstopbutton(Fig.5)toactivatea
testalarm.Checkthattheunitisfree
from damage, that it is held tightly in
Activating the
test tone
Stop: temporarily
deactivate or disable
thealarm.
Fig.5
Fig.6
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