Universal Security Instruments UNIVERSAL SS-770-LR - Manual (Page 3)

THIS SMOKE ALARM WILL NOT OPERATE WITHOUT A BATTERY INSTALLED.
PROPER BATTERY MUST BE INSTALLED IMMEDIATELY WHEN LOW
BATTERY SIGNAL IS GIVEN OR THE UNIT WILL FAIL. TEST WEEKLY. READ
AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS OR UNIT WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
FALSE ALARMS
The smoke alarm is designed to minimize false alarms. Smoking will not normally set
off the alarm unless smoke is blown directly into the smoke alarm. Combustion 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.
If the smoke alarm does alarm, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered, get out and
call the fire department. If no fire is present, check to see if one of the reasons listed
above may have caused the alarm.
TAMPER LOCKING PIN
To make your smoke alarm somewhat tamper resistant, a locking pin has been provided. Using this
pin will deter children and others from removing the alarm from the mounting ring. To use the pin,
insert it into the hole in the side of the alarm after it has been installed on the mounting ring. Note that
the tamper pin will have to be removed in order to change the battery, which can be done easily with
a pair of long nose pliers. Using the long nose pliers, pull the pin out of the hole. It is now possible to
remove the smoke alarm from the mounting ring.
INSTALLATION
Your smoke alarm is designed for easy mounting on wall or ceiling. A complete mounting kit is
included with the smoke alarm. First, attach the mounting ring on the wall or ceiling with the screws
provided. Second, push and turn the smoke alarm clockwise onto the mounting ring. (Note: Your
smoke alarm is equipped with a safety device which prevents mounting unless a battery is installed.
If your smoke alarm will not lock into the mounting ring, check to make sure a battery is installed.)
Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in
all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A smoke alarm installed in each separate
sleeping area (in the vicinity of, but outside of, the bedrooms) and heat or smoke alarms in
living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility storage
rooms, basements and attached garages. Test the smoke alarm weekly to assure proper
operation.
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AVOID THESE LOCATIONS
• the garage – products of combustion are present when you start your automobile.
• near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs (kitchens, near furnaces,
gas hot water heaters). Use smoke alarms with Silence Control for these areas.
• in areas with high humidity, like bathrooms or areas near dishwashers or washing machines.
Install at least 3 feet (0.9 meters) away from these areas.
• in areas of turbulent air such as air returns or heating and cooling supply vents, smoke alarms
shall not be located where airflow prevents operation of the alarms.
• in extremely dusty, dirty or insect-infested areas. Loose particles interfere with smoke alarm
operation.
• in areas where temperature may fall below 40 0 F (4.4 0 C) or rise above 100 0 F (37.8 0 C).
• closer than 1 foot (0.3m) from fluorescent lights, electrical "noise" and flickering may affect the
alarm's operation.
• closer than 3 feet (0.9m) horizontal path from the tip of the blade of a ceiling suspended (paddle)
fan.
• on a poorly insulated ceiling or exterior wall (mount smoke alarm on an inside wall).