Gentek photoelectric smoke alarm 9120 - Manual (Page 6)

IMPORTANT: IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CHANGE WASH AND
RINSE WATER AFTER FIVE (5) SMOKE ALARMS. IF YOUR
SMOKE ALARMS ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY, WATER SHOULD BE
CHANGED MORE FREQUENTLY.
NOTICE: SMOKE ALARMS ARE TO BE AIR DRIED ONLY. DO NOT
PLACE ALARM IN OVEN, MICROWAVE OR USE A HOT AIR
BLOWER TO ACCELERATE DRYING TIME. THIS COULD
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR SMOKE ALARM.
In the event you experience difficulty in the cleaning of your smoke
alarm or if you have any questions, please contact Gentex Corporation
or your local Gentex distributor.
If the smoke alarm does not work properly, do not try
and fix it yourself. This will void your warranty. See "To Return a
Smoke Alarm" for instructions to return smoke alarms that do not
operate properly. DO NOT TRY TO FIX IT YOURSELF.
IMPORTANT: Gentex recommends smoke alarms be tested a
minimum of once a week.
WARNING! Never use an open flame of any kind to test your smoke
alarm. You may ignite and damage the smoke alarm as well as your
home. The test feature of your smoke alarm accurately simulates
smoke conditions and tests the smoke alarm's functions as required by
ANSI/UL 217.
WARNING! Do not cover, tape, or otherwise block the openings of
your smoke alarm. These openings are designed to allow air to pass
through your smoke alarm, thus sampling the air around the smoke
alarm.
WARNING! Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards
unless the combination has been evaluated and found suitable
for that purpose.
FAILURE TO REGULARLY CLEAN THIS SMOKE ALARM WILL
RESULT IN FALSE ALARMS. A BUILD UP OF DUST CREATES AN
OBSCURATION THAT SIMULATES SMOKE. THIS MEANS THE
UNIT WILL GO INTO ALARM WITHOUT A FIRE CONDITION.
TO RETURN A SMOKE ALARM
Should you experience problems with your smoke alarm, proceed
as follows:
1. Turn off electrical power to the smoke alarm.
2. Twist the smoke alarm counter-clockwise to remove it from its
mounting plate.
3. Unplug the connector from the back of the smoke alarm. Do not
remove the wire connection; leave the connector for your
replacement smoke alarm.
4. Remove battery from smoke alarm. Do not ship smoke alarm with
battery still attached to battery clip.
5. Carefully pack (the manufacturer cannot be responsible for
consequential damage) and return to the manufacturer. Include
complete details as to exact nature of difficulties being experienced
and date of installation.
6. Return to: Gentex Corporation, 10985 Chicago Drive, Zeeland,
Michigan 49464. Prior to returning, call Gentex at 1-800-436-8391
or e-mail [email protected] to obtain a RMA Number from our
return department.
f. This could mean your smoke alarm is dirty and should be cleaned as
described in the maintenance procedure below.
g. If the smoke alarm continues to alarm, for TEST 2 position following
cleaning, return it to Gentex for service.
h. To check for proper smoke entry into your smoke alarm's sensing
chamber, Gentex recommends using the Home Safeguard Smoke
Spray or CHEKKIT® SMOKE Detector Tester from SDI.
i. This test should be performed once a year and should be sprayed
from a distance no closer than 12 inches from the smoke alarm.
MAINTENANCE
After your smoke alarm has been in operation for a period of time or
if it was installed prior to the completion of all building construction, your
device may have become more sensitive due to dirt build-up in the
smoke alarm's optic sensing chamber which could cause nuisance
alarms or could cause activation from small amounts of smoke build-up.
If this should occur, following this simple washing procedure will
restore your smoke alarm back to its original condition.
For further information, regarding frequency of cleaning and testing,
refer to NFPA 72, NFPA, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
NOTICE: Failure to follow full cleaning instructions could result in
damage to this smoke alarm. DO NOT remove all smoke alarms at
the same time for cleaning.
1. Turn off electrical power to the smoke alarm.
2. Rotate the smoke alarm counter-clockwise to remove it from its
mounting plate.
3. Unplug the connector from the back of the smoke alarm. Do not
remove the wire connection; leave the connector for your
replacement smoke alarm or jumper plug. Remove the battery.
4. Select three (3) standard size wash buckets and fill them each with
one gallon of normal tap water (distilled or de-ionized treated water
is recommended as a final rinse if water is extremely hard in
your area).
5. Add 1/8 cup of Ivory dishwashing liquid to the first bucket of water
and allow it to mix thoroughly, then place one dirty smoke alarm into
the soap water mixture until it becomes completely covered or
submerged. NOTE: If the smoke alarms are exceptionally dirty, you
may wish to first wipe off any excess dirt before washing unit so as
not to dirty the wash water too quickly.
DO NOT open smoke alarm for cleaning. IF SMOKE ALARM IS
OPENED DURING CLEANING, PRODUCT WARRANTY BECOMES
VOID.
NOTICE: ONLY IVORY DISHWASHING LIQUID IS TO BE USED.
OTHER BRANDS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY CAUSE
YOUR SMOKE ALARM TO MALFUNCTION.
6. Allow smoke alarm to soak for approximately 10 minutes (longer
if extremely dirty). Then agitate for 5 or 10 seconds to flush out any
remaining dirt left inside smoke alarm's housing.
7. Remove smoke alarm from wash water and transfer directly to one of
the first rinse buckets containing clear water. Again, allow smoke
alarm to become completely submerged, agitate once more for 5 or
10 seconds to remove soap residue.
8. Finally, transfer smoke alarm to your second and final rinse bucket,
repeating method found in Step 7, then remove smoke alarm to a
clean dry area for a period of 48 hours to allow it to thoroughly dry.
LIMITED WARRANTY
For a period of 12 months from the date of purchase, or a maximum of 18 months from the date of manufacture,
Gentex warrants to you, the original consumer purchaser, that your Smoke Alarm will be free from defects in
workmanship, materials, and construction under normal use and service. If a defect in workmanship, materials,
or construction should cause your Smoke Alarm to become inoperable within the warranty period, Gentex will
repair your Smoke Alarm or furnish you with a new or rebuilt replacement Smoke Alarm without charge to you
except for postage required to return the Smoke Alarm to us. Your repaired or replacement Smoke Alarm will be
returned to you free of charge and it will be covered under this warranty for the balance of the warranty period.
This warranty is void if our inspection of your Smoke Alarm shows that the damage or failure was caused by
abuse, misuse, abnormal usage, faulty installation, improper maintenance, or repairs other than those performed
by us.
ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED UNDER ANY STATE LAW, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLY ONLY FOR THE WARRANTY
PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW
LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
GENTEX WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, USE, OR REPAIR OF THIS SMOKE
ALARM. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
If a defect in workmanship, materials, or construction should cause your Smoke Alarm to become
inoperable within the warranty period, you must return the Smoke Alarm to Gentex postage prepaid. You must
also pack the Smoke Alarm to minimize the risk of it being damaged in transit. You must also enclose a return
address. Smoke Alarms returned for warranty service should be sent to: Gentex Corporation, 10985 Chicago
Drive, Zeeland, MI 49464.
If we receive a Smoke Alarm in a damaged condition as the result of shipping, we will notify you and you
must file a claim with the Shipper.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
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GENTEX CORPORATION
10985 CHICAGO DRIVE, ZEELAND, MI 49464
PHONE: 1-800-436-8391
www.gentex.com