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b. Testing

• Utilise the test button to test the alarm. Do not use naked flames as this

does not replicate smoke and may cause physical damage to the alarm

or ignite combustible materials and start a structure fire.

Test all your alarms weekly – remember they are life saving devices,

protecting the family and home.

Press and hold the test button until the alarm sounds. All

interconnected alarms should also sound. (Do not stand too close to the

alarm during testing – hearing may be damaged).

Immediately after

completing the test cycle, the Q1300 models will enter into

Hush mode and the red LED will flash approximately every 10

seconds (refer to section c. Hush Button).

c. Hush Button

•

This feature temporarily desensitises the alarm circuit for approximately 7

minutes. This feature is to be used only when a known alarm condition,

such as fumes from cooking, activates the alarm. The alarm is desensitised

by pushing and releasing the “HUSH” button on the alarm cover. If the

smoke is not too dense, the alarm will silence immediately and the red LED

will flash every 10-11 seconds seconds for approximately 7 minutes. This

indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily desensitised condition. The

alarm will automatically reset after approximately 7 minutes and sound the

alarm if particles of combustion are still present and releasing. The “HUSH”

feature can be used repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the

condition causing the alarm. The triggering alarm is signified by a rapidly

flashing red LED. For safety reasons, the triggering alarm signal can only

be silenced by activating the Hush button on that unit.

Note:

Dense smoke will override the hush control feature and sound a

continuous alarm.

Caution: Before using the alarm hush feature, identify the source of the

smoke

and be certain a safe condition exists.

d. Nuisance Alarms

Warning: Persistent nuisance alarms indicates incorrect type and/or

siting of alarm. Review with your installer or Landlord after cleaning as

described in Section 5 (Maintenance).

4. Battery Checking/Changing*

Loose Battery Models

a. Low Battery Indicator (AC models with loose battery only)

If you hear the alarm chirp continuously every 30-40 seconds at the

same time as the led flashes (and have not just pressed the hush

button) it indicates the battery voltage is at an unacceptably low level.

Replace the battery at the next possible opportunity.

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