Code one A User Manual

CONTENTS
p.1-2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SMOKE ALARM
p.2 WHAT SMOKE ALARMS CAN DO
p.2-3 WHAT SMOKE ALARMS WILL NOT DO
p.3-5 WHERE YOU SHOULD INSTALL YOUR SMOKE ALARMS
P.5 SPECIAL DIRECTIONS FOR INSTALLING YOUR SMOKE
ALARM IN MANUFACTURED AND MOBILE HOMES
p.5-6 WHERE YOU SHOULD NOT INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS
p.6 HOW TO INSTALL YOUR SMOKE ALARM
p.6-7 WEEKLY TESTING OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM
p.7 TAKING CARE OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM
p.7-8 REPLACING THE BATTERY
P.8 USING THE TAMPER RESIST LOCKING MECHANISM
P.9 SPECIAL SMOKE ALARM FEATURES
P.9 WHERE TO SEND YOUR SMOKE ALARM FOR SERVICE
P.10 WARRANTY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
YOUR SMOKE ALARM
• Before installing your smoke alarm, you must read this entire Owner’s
Manual.
• This alarm incorporates the internationally recognized horn signal for
evacuation. During alarm mode, the horn produces three short beeps
followed by a 2 second pause and then repeats. This pattern is some-
what different than the previous alarm sound, which continually beeped.
• Install a smoke alarm in each room and area of your home. See
WHERE YOU SHOULD INSTALL YOUR SMOKE ALARMS.
• Smoke alarms cannot give you an early warning of fire or smoke unless
you install, use and maintain them by following these instructions.
• You 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 a fire.
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110-657D
SMOKE ALARM
OWNERS MANUAL
READ AND SAVE FOR YOUR SAFETY
This symbol on the MODELS A, B, C, E
product means the IONIZATION TYPE
product is listed by MODEL PB
Underwriters PHOTOELECTRIC TYPE
Laboratories Inc. BATTERY OPERATED
WARNING: THIS SMOKE ALARM MAY SOUND A SHORT BEEP WHEN
POWER IS CONNECTED
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DO NOT USE THIS SMOKE ALARM WITH ANY EXTERNAL BUG SCREENS OR SMOKE ALARM
GUARDS
. USE OF THESE TYPES OF DEVICES MAY REDUCE SMOKE ALARM RESPONSE TIME.
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Code one A Specifications

General

Brand	Code one
Model	A
Category	Smoke Alarm
Language	English

Summary

Important Information About Your Smoke Alarm

What Smoke Alarms Can Do

Explains the protective functions of smoke alarms in preventing fire loss and ensuring early warning.

What Smoke Alarms Will Not Do

Details critical limitations, scenarios where alarms may fail, and why multiple alarms are necessary.

Where You Should Install Your Smoke Alarms

Special Directions for Installing Your Smoke Alarm in Manufactured and Mobile Homes

Provides specific installation guidance for manufactured/mobile homes due to insulation and temperature variations.

Where You Should Not Install Smoke Alarms

Identifies crucial locations to avoid, such as near vents, in damp areas, or where combustion particles are present.

Important Information Smoke Alarm Safety Checklist

Other Things You Can Do to Make Your Family and Home Safer From Fires

Follow Safety Rules and Prevent Hazardous Situations

Offers essential safety rules for preventing fires and hazardous conditions within the home environment.

Develop a Family Escape Plan and Practice It Regularly With Your Entire Family Especially Small Children

Guides on creating and practicing a family escape plan, including meeting points and emergency procedures.

What to Do If There Is a Fire in Your Home

Provides critical steps and actions to take during a home fire emergency, emphasizing calm and escape routes.

How to Install Your Smoke Alarm

Weekly Testing of Your Smoke Alarm

Instructions for performing weekly tests to ensure the smoke alarm's electronics and sensor operation.

Taking Care of Your Smoke Alarm

Replacing the Battery

Step-by-step guide for replacing the smoke alarm's battery, including low battery indicators.

Using the Tamper Resist Locking Mechanism

Explains how to install and use the tamper-resist pin to prevent unauthorized removal of the alarm.

Special Smoke Alarm Features

Where to Send Your Smoke Alarm for Service

Warranty Information