usi 5304 - Quick Find; Cautions;Warnings; Silence Feature

If you choose to use an aerosol smoke product to test the smoke alarm, be certain to use
one that has been Listed to Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Safety Standards and use it
only as directed. Use of non-UL Listed products or improper use of UL Listed products may
affect the smoke alarm's sensitivity.
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condition, such as smoke from cooking, activates the smoke alarm. The smoke alarm Silence
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gradually regain normal sensitivity and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present.
The Silence feature may be used repeatedly until the air has cleared, by pushing and releasing
the Silence button again. Resetting the smoke alarm after a nuisance alarm is recommended.
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Before using the alarm Silence Feature, identify the source of smoke and be certain that
safe conditions exist.
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(UTHA) Sensitivity Indicating Means
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aerosol smoke alarm testers. The instructions for use are printed on the canister. Home Safeguard,
Model 25S.
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particles from cooking may set off the alarm if the smoke alarm is located close to the kitchen
cooking surface. Large quantities of combustion particles are generated from spills or broiling.
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the alarm. Use the Silence Feature if it is a nuisance alarm, or reset the alarm by pressing and
holding the test button for ten seconds. Refer to RESET on Page 7.
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TESTING: Test by pushing the Test button on the smoke alarm cover until the alarm sounds,
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have stopped sounding. To initiate QUICK FIND
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, press the Test/Silence button on any alarm.
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ample time to locate the originating alarm. Remember to reset tthe originating alarm in order to
clear the QUICK FIND
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alarm origination and to return your system to normal operation. Refer to the
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the Test/Silence button to determine the originating alarm.
RESET: To reset the QUICK FIND
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Alarm Origination condition, press and hold the Test
button on any alarm for at least 10 seconds and then release. Reset after each alarm. The
reset feature will reset all interconnected units.
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