Use and Care Manual

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MODEL MI3050S

Table of Contents:

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

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

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

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

How to Install ........................................................................... 4

Locking/AlarmTamper Feature ................................................. 4

Operation, Testing & Maintenance .......................................... 5

QUICK FIND

Alarm Originating Feature & Reset................... 5

Silence Feature ....................................................................... 6

Cautions/Warnings .................................................................. 6

Battery and Alarm Deactivation ............................................... 6

Develop and Practice a Plan of Escape .................................. 7

Quick Reference Guide / Operational Summary ..................... 8

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

THANK YOU for purchasing this smoke and re alarm. This alarm

does not require battery changes. The tamper proof permanent power

sealed battery which will last for approximately 10 years. This manual in-

cludes important information regarding where to install the alarm,

how to operate, maintenance, testing and product features. It also in-

cludes tips and information which can help protect you and your family.

Conforms to

UL Std. 217

Single Station Smoke Alarm

UNIVERSAL SMOKE SENSING TECHNOLOGY



2-in-1 SMOKE & FIRE ALARM WITH

10 YEAR PERMANENT POWER SEALED BATTERY

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.

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Conforms to UL Std. 217 MODEL MI3050S Single Station Smoke Alarm UNIVERSAL SMOKE SENSING TECHNOLOGY  2-in-1 SMOKE & FIRE ALARM WITH 10 YEAR PERMANENT POWER SEALED BATTERY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THANK YOU for purchasing this smoke and fire alarm. This alarm does not require battery changes. The tamper proof permanent power sealed battery which will last for approximately 10 years.
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SMOKE ALARM LIMITATIONS AND FUNCTIONS l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l 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 U.S.S.T.® or 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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1. Detach the breakaway alarm locking pin from the mounting bracket. 2. Insert the pin into the hole in the side of the alarm after the alarm has been installed on the mounting plate. Refer to the diagram below for correct placement. FIGURE 1 INSERT ALARM LOCKING PIN HERE (optional) TO DEACTIVATE THE LOCKING FEATURES: To remove the smoke alarm for cleaning or servicing, you must first remove the locking pin, if it has been installed. 1. Use long nose pliers to pull the locking pin out of the hole. 2.
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IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS YOUR ALARM HAS BEEN DESIGNED WITH A PRODUCT END-OF-SERVICE LIFE WARNING WHICH WILL SOUND AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10 YEARS OF OPERATION FROM INITIAL POWER UP. NOTE: MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF THIS ALARM 10 YEARS AFTER DATE OF INSTALLATION. NOTE: NUMEROUS ALARMS OR PROLONGED ALARMING IS NOT TYPICAL AND WILL CONSUME THE BATTERY CAPACITY, SHORTENING THE LIFE OF THIS PRODUCT. NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this smoke alarm.
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Deactivation of the alarm is permanent. Do not attempt to open the alarm for any reason. Place this alarm into shut-down mode at the end of its useful service life. Once the smoke alarm has entered end-of-service-life mode, it is necessary to deactivate the alarm operation. This will stop the product end-of-service-life warning signal and also discharge the remaining capacity of the battery to render it safe for disposal. 1.
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REPAIRS AND SERVICES This smoke alarms contains less than 1 microcurie (37 kilobecquerel) of Americium 241, a radioactive material. The distribution of these ionization-type smoke alarms is licensed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission; the consumer is exempt from any licensing or requirements. If the smoke alarm is defective in any way, do not tamper with the smoke alarm. Return the smoke alarm for servicing. (See warranty for instructions or in-warranty returns.
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE / OPERATIONAL SUMMARY CONDITION ALARM AUDIBLE & VISUAL SIGNALS HORN RECOMMENDATION RED LED New - Out of Package Silent Off DC Power is Present Silent Blinks On once approx every 2 minutes The alarm is operating properly. Test/Silence Button Has Been Pressed 3 beeps, 2 second pause, Repeat Blinks On in sync with Horn The alarm is operating properly.
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MODEL MI3050S TEN-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY USI Electric, Inc. /Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (“USI”) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 10 (ten) years from the date of purchase. This warranty shall not apply to any damage which may be caused by the sealed batteries used in this product. This warranty applies only to the original consumer purchaser and only to products used in normal residential use and service.