(ii) Press the test button for up to 10 seconds to
ensure the sensor chamber, electronics and sounder
are working. A red light on the cover, will flash while
horn is sounding. The alarm will stop when the button is
released. Pressing the test button simulates the effect
of smoke or heat during a real fire and is the best way
to ensure the Alarm is operating correctly. This action
will also clear the memory.
WARNING: DO NOT TEST WITH FLAME
This can set fire to the Alarm and damage the
house
We do not recommend testing with smoke or heat as
the results can be misleading unless special apparatus
is used.
(iii) Check for any sign of contamination such as
cobwebs or dust and clean the alarm as described in
the “CLEANING YOUR ALARM” section, if necessary.
(iv) Interconnected Alarms only - Test the first unit by
pressing the button for 10 seconds. All the units should
alarm within 10 seconds of the first horn sounding.
The red light on the first unit only will flash about once
a second. On releasing the button the local Alarm will
stop sounding immediately and the remote Alarms will
stop sounding approximately 3 seconds later. This will
verify that the interconnect is working. Check all the
other units similarly.
(v) Check the functioning of the mains battery back-up
directly after installation and then at least yearly as
follows:
- Turn off the mains power at the distribution board and
check that the green indicator light is extinguished.
- Press the test button and ensure the horn sounds
loudly for 10 seconds.
Turn on the mains supply at the distribution board only
if the unit passes the above test.
Note: If the mains is disconnected and the battery is
almost depleted the unit will beep every 40 seconds for
at least 30 days.
(vi) Monitor the alarm over a short period of time for
any beeps.
Switching off Mains for long periods
If the premises are regularly being left without mains
power for long periods the smoke/heat alarms should
be removed from their mounting plates to prevent the
batteries becoming fully depleted. (This is sometimes
done with holiday homes which are only occupied in
the Summer).
The alarms must be re-attached to the mounting plates
when the premises are re-occupied.
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