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8. Operating and Testing
Operation
The smoke alarm is operational once all wires are properly connected, a fresh battery is installed
and the battery activate tab is pulled out (Model 6000), the smoke alarm is correctly installed on the
mounting base and the alarm has been tested.
There are two LED indicators. Each of them has a unique function:
This smoke alarm features a red and green LED indicator.
The LEDs indicate the following:
Red LED
Standby mode: The Red LED will flash once every 5 minutes (approx.) to indicate the unit is
functioning properly.
Alarm mode: The Red LED will flash when unit goes into alarm, indicating that products of
combustion have been detected. The flashing Red LED and three beeps (loud 85dBA at 3m) will
continue until the air is cleared. For interconnected units, the originating smoke alarm Red LED will
flash every second. All other units will sound but their Red LEDs will not flash.
Green LED
AC Mains-ON Indicator: Indicates the unit is operating on AC power. If this LED is Off, it indicates
loss of AC power.
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