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8.6 Smoke Alarm Automatic Self-Test

The smoke chamber in the Smoke Alarms

automatically tests itself every 16 seconds.

If the chamber is degraded it will beep twice

every 48 seconds with 2 yellow LED flashes at

the same time. If this happens clean the unit.

If the beeping persists and the beep does not

coincide with a yellow light flash, return the

unit for service (see Section 5 - Getting Your

Alarm Serviced).

8.7 Dust and Insect Contamination

All Smoke Alarms and particularly the optical

(photoelectric) type are prone to dust and

insect ingress which can cause false alarms.

The

latest

manufacturing techniques have been used in

the construction of Alula's Alarms to minimise

the effects of contamination. However it

is impossible to completely eliminate the

effect of dust and insect contamination, and

therefore, to prolong the life of the Alarm

you must ensure that it is kept clean so that

excess dust does not build up. Any insects or

cobwebs in the vicinity of the Smoke Alarm

should be promptly removed.

In certain circumstances even with regular

cleaning, contamination can build up in the

smoke sensing chamber causing the Alarm

to sound. If this happens the Smoke Alarm

must be returned for servicing or replacement.

Contamination is beyond our control, it is

totally unpredictable and is considered normal

wear and tear. For this reason, contamination

is not covered by the guarantee and a charge

is made for all such servicing work.

8.8 End of life

The entire Alarm must be replaced if:-

• The unit is installed for over 10 years (check the

"replace by" date marked on the side of the unit).

Before the Alarm is safely discarded, remove

from the mounting plate & disconnect the

batteries.

Do not put the Alarm into a fire.

The Alarm should be disposed in a safe and

environmentally sound manner at your local

recycle centre. Contact your local authority for

further advise.

8. Troubleshooting

Alarms sound for no apparent reason

• Check for fumes, steam, etc. from the kitchen

or bathroom. Paint and other fumes can cause

nuisance alarms.

• Check for any sign of contamination such as

cobwebs or dust. Clean the Alarm as described

in Section 8 if necessary.

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