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MODEL 976. 976L
SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.
MODEL 1422, 1422L
SMOKE & FIRE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
This smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of a radioactive
element in the ionization chamber. Do not tamper with radioactive sealed
source or try to repair the smoke alarm yourself.
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Smoke Alarm Limitations and Functions ................................. 2
Recommended Location of Alarms ......................................... 2
Avoid These Lo
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SMOKE ALARM LIMITATIONS AND FUNCTIONS There are three basic smoke alarm types: IoPhic , Ionization and Photoelectric. IoPhic is an ionization alarm containing a patent-pending Universal Smoke Sensing Technology. IoPhic alarms are very effective at detecting fast flaming fires and also respond very quickly to slow smoldering fires - up to 87% faster than the maximum allowable alarm limit (UL217 Smoldering Smoke Test on 5/26/2010, Underwriters Laboratories Project #09CA38078). Ioniza
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Locate at least one smoke alarm on every floor level. Locate a smoke alarm in any area where a smoker sleeps or where electrical appliances are operated in sleeping areas. Smoke, heat and other 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. However, in mobile homes, wall mounting on an inside par
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in areas of turbulent air such as air returns or heating and cooling supply vents, smoke alarms shall not be located where airflow prevents smoke from reaching the alarms. in extremely dusty, dirty or insect-infested areas. Loose particles interfere with smoke alarm operation. 0 0 0 0 in areas where temperature may fall below 40 F (4.4 C) or rise above 100 F (37.8 C). closer than 1 foot (0.3m) from fluorescent lights, electrical "noise" and flickering may affect the alarm's operation.
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OPERATION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE OPERATION: The smoke alarm is operating once the battery power is connected by removing the PULL-TAB. When products of combustion are sensed, the alarm sounds a loud alarm which continues until the air is cleared. This alarm incorporates the NFPA recognized horn signal for evacuation. During alarm mode, the horn produces three long beeps followed by a two second pause and then continually repeats. READY/ACTIVE CONDITION: The red LED blinks on once approx. every 4
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NOTE: If the Test button is pressed and held during the Silence mode, the smoke alarm will be tested normally. Upon the release of the Test button, the Silence mode will be restarted. Before using the alarm Silence Feature, identify the source of smoke and be certain that safe conditions exist. Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month to remove dust, dirt, insects or debris. Using a soft brush or wand attachment to a vacuum cleaner, vacuum all sides and cover of smoke alarm. Be sure all the
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NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION REQUIRED INFORMATION For your information, the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, reads as follows: "11.5.1 *Required Detection - Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for a specific type of occupancy, approved single and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) *In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms (2) *Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 6.4 m (21 ft) of any door to a sleeping room, the dist
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OPERATIONAL SUMMARY CONDITION OF ALARM AUDIBLE & VISUAL SIGNALS BEFORE SOLUTION / RECOMMENDATION SOLUTION / RECOMMENDATION HORN RED LED Silent Blinks On once DC Power is present. approx every 40-45 seconds 3 Beeps, Blinks On approx Originating smoke alarm - If hazard is identified, please take 2 second pause, every 2 seconds all precautions if an alarm sounds by calling an Emergency Repeat Service and getting out of the home. 3 Beeps, Blinks On approx Nuisance Alarm - If there is no hazard prese
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THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY MODELS 976, 1422L MODELS 976L, 1422L UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC./USI ELECTRIC, INC. ("USI") warrants your USI product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase. This warranty shall not apply to any batteries used in the product or to any damage which may be caused by such batteries. This warranty applies only to the original consumer purchaser and only to products used in normal residential u
