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SMOKE & FIRE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE

AND ALARM ORIGINATION FEATURE

MODEL 5304, 5304L

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

This smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of a radioactive

element in the ionization chamber. Do not tamper with radioactive sealed

source or try to repair the smoke alarm yourself.

Table of Contents:

Page #

Smoke Alarm Limitations and Functions ................................. 2

Recommended Location of Alarms.......................................... 3

Avoid These Locations ............................................................ 4

Early Warning .......................................................................... 4

Installation Instructions ............................................................ 4

Electrical Shock Hazard .......................................................... 4

Locking/Tamper Feature .......................................................... 4

Wiring Instructions ................................................................... 5

Operation, Testing & Maintenance .......................................... 6

QUICK FIND

Alarm Originating Feature & Reset................... 7

Cautions/Warnings .................................................................. 7

Silence Feature ....................................................................... 7

Backup Battery Replacement .................................................. 8

Develop and Practice a Plan of Escape .................................. 8

Operational Summary.............................................................. 9

Warranty ..................................................................Back Cover

Summary of content (10 pages)

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MODEL 5304, 5304L SMOKE & FIRE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE AND ALARM ORIGINATION FEATURE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS This smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of a radioactive element in the ionization chamber. Do not tamper with radioactive sealed source or try to repair the smoke alarm yourself. Table of Contents: Page # Smoke Alarm Limitations and Functions.................................. 2 Recommended Location of Alarms.......................................... 3 Avoid These Locations...............
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SMOKE ALARM LIMITATIONS AND FUNCTIONS • There are three basic smoke alarm types: Universal Smoke Sensing Technology®, Ionization and Photoelectric • Universal Smoke Sensing Technology® is an ionization alarm containing patented Smart Alarm Technology. Alarms containing Universal Smoke Sensing Technology are effective at detecting fast flaming fires and slow smoldering fires.
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RECOMMENDED LOCATION OF ALARMS • Locate the first smoke alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms. Try to protect the escape route as the bedrooms are usually farthest from an exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, locate additional smoke alarms in each sleeping area. If a hall is more than 40 feet (12 meters) long, install a smoke alarm at each end. • Locate additional smoke alarms to protect any stairway as stairways act like chimneys for smoke and heat.
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AVOID THESE LOCATIONS • the garage – products of combustion are produced when you start your vehicle. • near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs (kitchens, near furnaces, gas hot water heaters). Use smoke alarms with photoelectric sensors or smoke alarms with Silence Feature 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.
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ALARM/BRACKET LOCKING PIN BATTERY DRAWER LOCKING PIN 2. Insert the pin into the hole for the feature you are activating. Refer to the diagram below for correct placement. INSERT ALARM LOCKING PIN HERE INSERT BATTERY LOCKING PIN HERE TO DEACTIVATE THE LOCKING FEATURES: To remove the smoke alarm for cleaning or servicing or to replace the battery, you must first remove the appropriate locking pin, if it has been installed. 1. 2. 3. Turn off AC power to the circuit.
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Interconnected smoke alarms, heat alarms and relays will only respond if a smoke alarm event or heat alarm event initiates the alarm. All CO and natural gas alarms remain silent. NOTE: Alarms without battery backup will not respond during an AC power failure. NOTE: The relay, model USI-960, will not respond if a CO or natural gas alarm event initiates the alarm. 120 VAC 60Hz 100mA Max. The yellow wire is used only for interconnect (multiple station operations) USI Electric or Universal model alarms.
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NUISANCE ALARMS: The smoke alarm is designed to minimize nuisance 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 sound, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered, get out and call the fire department.
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(UTHA) MAINTENANCE: The smoke alarm is virtually maintenance free. However, under dusty conditions, a vacuum hose may be used to clear the sensing chamber of dust. Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month to remove dust, dirt, insects or debris. Always turn off power to smoke alarm before cleaning. Using a soft brush or wand attachment to a vacuum cleaner, vacuum all sides and cover of smoke alarm. Be sure all the vents are free of debris.
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NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION REQUIRED INFORMATION For your information, the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, reads as follows: "11.5.1 *Required Detection - Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for a specific type of occupancy, approved single and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) *In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms (2) *Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 6.
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PRODUCT TEN-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY MODELS 5304, 5304L USI Electric, Inc. /Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (“USI”) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years from the date of purchase. This warranty shall not apply to any batteries used in the product or to any damage which may be caused by such batteries. This warranty applies only to the original consumer purchaser and only to products used in normal residential use and service.