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Figure 8f
7.6 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).
7.7 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
design,
manufacturing techniques have been
used in the construction of the Alarm 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.
7.8 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 &
materials
and
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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.
• Press the Test/Silence button on the
Smoke Alarm causing the Alarm (this can
be identified as the Alarm with the red
light flashing rapidly) – this will silence
the Smoke Alarm for 10 minutes (and also
silence all other interconnected Alarms in
the system).
The Alarm fails to sound when the Test
button is pressed
• Check the age of the unit - see the
"replace by" label on side of unit.
• If necessary replace the batteries with
Panasonic CR123A.
9. System Compatibility and
Wireless Verification
Smoke alarm model RE614 has only been
evaluated at ETL with Alula Connect+
Model#: RE6100.
Test the system after finishing installation,
enrollment, and configuration. Verify
proper operation of all installed sensors
and peripherals using the Connect+
Installer app or the interactive services
provider's web portal. All sensors and
peripherals should score at least one bar
on the RF signal strength indicator.
Smoke alarms should be tested after
installed and weekly by pressing the
test button on the detector. Connect+
will indicate it has properly received a
test signal by sounding a temporal three
sound for a Smoke alarm.