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1. He MODEL MDS107CN MDS107LCN SIGNALING ELECTRIC U1 THE BEST CHOICE MATEA Mover mpsioicn mpsiottcn ESTED SECURITY INSTRUMENTS INC loPhic SMOKE amp 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 Smoke Alarm Limitations and Functions Recommended Location of Alarms Avoid These Locations Early Warning Installation Instructions Electrical Shock Hazard Locking Tamper Feature Wiring Instructions Operation Testing amp Maintenance QUICK FIND Alarm Originating Feature amp Reset Cautions Warnings Silence Feature Backup Battery Replacement Develop and Practice a Plan of Escape Operational Summary Warranty SMOKE ALARM LIMITATIONS AND FUNCTIONS There are three basic smoke alarm types loPhic lonization and Photoelectric loPhic is an ionization alarm containing a patent pending Universal Smoke Sensing Technology loPhic alarms are very effective at detecting fast flaming fires and also respond very quickly to slow smoldering fires up to 87 faster than the maximum allowable alarm limit UL217 Smoldering Smoke Test on 5 26 2010 Underwriters Laboratories Project 09CA38078 lonization smoke alarms are typically more effective at detecting fast fla
2. alarmed previously Blinks On once approx every 40 45 seconds normal operation mode or Blinks on once approx every 10 seconds silence mode Stays On Condition One alarm has sensed smoke Recommendation QUICK FIND Alarm Origination In an interconnected system itis difficult to determine which alarm initiated the alarms to sound The QUICK FIND feature will immediately allow you to locate the originating alarm once the alarms have stopped sounding To initiate QUICK FIND press the Test Silence button on any alarm After releasing the button the test sequence will sound and then stop Then the originating alarm will continue to sound for approx 50 seconds In anon interconnected installation it is necessary to test each alarm to determine the originating alarm Reset the originating alarm Silent Blinks On once approx every 40 45 seconds normal operation mode or Blinks on once approx every 10 seconds silence mode Stays On Condition Alarm needs to be reset due to varying conditions previous alarms Recommendation To Reset the Alarm hold the Test Silence button for approx 10 seconds This will clear alarm origination Reset after each smoke alarm event 1 Chirp approx every 40 seconds 1 Beep approx every 60 seconds Blinks On once approx every 40 45 seconds Blinks On once approx every 40 45 seconds Stays On Stays On Condition Low Battery Recommendation Check to ma
3. 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 There will be a service charge for repairing out of warranty smoke alarms DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE BASICS OF ESCAPE PLAN o Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two escape routes from each room Second story windows may need a rope or chain ladder o Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan showing everyone what to do in case of fire o Determine a place outside your home where all of you can meet if a fire occurs o Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train them to leave your home when they hear the sound o Identify children s bedrooms with red stickers placed in the upper left corner of the windows They are available from your local fire department o Practice a fire drill at least every six months Practice allows you to test your plan before an emergency You may not be able to reach your children It is important they know what to do WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS o Leave immediately by your plan of escape Every second counts so don t waste time getting dressed or picking up valuables o In leaving don t open any inside door without first feeling its surface If hot or if you see smoke seeping through cracks don t open that door Instead use your alternate exit If inside door is
4. cool place your shoulder against it open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke rush in Stay close to the floor if air is smoky Breathe shallowly through a cloth wet if possible Once outside go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there Call the fire department from your neighbor s home not from yours Don t return to your home until fire officials say that it is all right to do so oo0 0 Page 8 HORN RED LED GREEN LED Silent Blinks On once approx every 40 45 seconds OPERATIONAL SUMMARY Stays On CONDITION RECOMMENDATION Condition AC Power is present DC Power is present Recommendation None alarm is operating properly Silent Blinks On once approx every 40 45 seconds Condition AC Power is not present and alarm is receiving DC Power Recommendation Check the breaker or fuse box for power If the breaker or fuse box looks normal call a licensed electrician for assistance Horn does not sound when other alarms are active or horn does not sound when interconnected alarms test Blinks On once approx every 40 45 seconds Stays On or Off Condition One or more alarms not responding to interconnected alarm Recommendation Press and hold the smoke alarm Test Silence button for at least 5 seconds If still no alarm turn off AC Power at the circuit breaker or fuse box and disconnect the alarm from the mounting bracket and make sure the conne
5. or smoke detectors mounted on a sloped ceiling having a rise greater than 1 ft in 8 ft 1 m in 8 m horizontally shall be located within 36 in 914 mm of the high side of the ceiling but not closer than 4 in 102 mm from the adjoining wall surface Tray Shaped Ceilings Smoke Alarms or smoke detectors shall be installed on the highest portion of the ceiling or on the sloped portion of the ceiling within 12 in 305 mm vertically down from the highest point Mobile Home Installation For minimum protection smoke alarms should be installed in compliance with H U D Manufactured Home Construction Safety Standards Title 24 CFR Section 3280 208 and Section 3282 For additional protection see Single Story Residence smoke alarm requirements recommendations for Existing Homes and New Construction Homes Note For mobile homes built before 1978 install smoke alarms on inside walls between 4 and 12 from the ceiling older mobile homes have little or no insulation in the ceiling This is especially important if the ceiling is unusually hot or cold Install a smoke alarm inside each bedroom and in the hallway outside each separate sleeping area 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 wi
6. remove the smoke alarm or replace the battery WIRING INSTRUCTIONS 1 a The appropriate power supply is 120 Volt single phase power supplied from a non switchable circuit NOT protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter b Turn off AC power to the circuit before wiring the smoke alarm c There are three pigtail wires black white and yellow coming from the AC QUICK CONNECTOR The proper wire connection is as follows WIRES FROM QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECT TO BLACK HOT side of AC line WHITE NEUTRAL side of AC line YELLOW Interconnect wires of other smoke alarms A CAUTION DO NOT TAMPER WITH WIRES WHEN POWER IS ON For alarms that are used as single smoke alarms do not connect the yellow wire to anything Insulate this wire tape it in place to make certain the yellow wire cannot contact any metal parts Interconnected alarms can provide earlier warning of fire than stand alone alarms especially if a fire starts in a remote area of the dwelling When alarms are inter connected all alarms will sound when one alarm first goes into alarm This alarm may be interconnected with a total of not more than 24 interconnected devices i e as many as 11 other USI ELECTRIC or UNIVERSAL model smoke alarms or combination smoke and carbon monoxide CO or smoke and carbon monoxide natural gas alarms 6 other initiating alarms which may be a combination of US ELECTRIC or UNIVERSAL CO Alarms and Heat Alarms and six other non initiating de
7. rooms basements and attached garages Test the alarms weekly to assure proper operation AWWARNING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION READ CAREFULLY Installation of this alarm must conform to the electrical codes in your area In accordance with CSA C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 Safety Standard for Electrical Installations and any other local or building codes that may apply Wiring and installation must be performed by a licensed electrician Failure to follow these guidelines may result in injury or property damage This alarm must be powered by a 24 hour 120V AC 60Hz circuit Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch dimmer or ground fault circuit interrupter Failure to connect this alarm to a 24 hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant protection IMPORTANT Do not subject this smoke alarm to megger high voltage or high pot tests Remove the smoke alarm s before high potting tests occur on the circuit or system ADANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off power to the area where you will install this alarm at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation Failure to turn off the power before installation may result in serious electrical shock injury or death CAUTION THIS SMOKE ALARM IS SEALED THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE A mounting bracket is provided on the back of the alarm Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the alarm by holding the mounting bracket and twisting
8. the alarm in the direction indicated by the TWIST TO REMOVE arrow on the side of the alarm base OPTIONAL TAMPER RESISTANT FEATURES There are two separate tamper resistant locking features provided for this model Activating one or both of these features deters someone from removing the smoke alarm from the mounting bracket or removing the battery from the alarm The breakaway locking pins are clearly marked and molded into the mounting bracket Refer to the diagram on the next page TO ACTIVATE THE LOCKING FEATURES Do not activate the locking features until you have activated the battery mounted the smoke alarm to the bracket and tested the smoke alarm Refer to OPERATION TESTING amp MAINTENANCE instructions on Page 6 1 Detach the breakaway alarm locking pin from the mounting bracket ALARM BRACKET Sf LOCKING PIN SO cS D A EA S IOA Pay ni Ya 3 i DO gO out BATTERY LOCKING PIN Pa Page 4 2 Insert the pin into the hole for the feature you are activating Refer to the diagram below for correct placement INSERT ALARM INSERT BATTERY LOCKING PIN HERE N LOCKING PIN HERE d lt 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 Turn off AC power to the circuit 2 Use long nose pliers to pull the locking pin out of the hole 3 Itis now possible to
9. 30 5cm below the ceiling wall intersections See Diagram A sig joey SINGLE STORY TWO STORY N RESIDENCE RESIDENCE 2 STORY as Never here o o ses Ses Living Room Bedroom e RA s Room Family Room DIAGRAM A Smoke Alarms for Minimum Protection Recommended Smoke Alarms for Z Sidewall Additional Protection e Basement Existing Homes The NFPA requires a smoke alarm on every level and outside each sleeping area in existing construction An existing household with one level and one sleeping area is required to have one smoke alarm New Construction Homes and Manufactured Homes The NFPA requires AC powered interconnected smoke alarms to be installed inside each bedroom outside each bedroom area and on every level of the home They also require a minimum of two AC powered interconnected smoke alarms in any new construction home Anywhere along this bold surface 4in this area Not in this area Seti 102 mm LY Fain 102 mm 12 in Anywhere in this area 36 in 36 in 0 9 m 0 9 m 3 ft 0 9 m SLOPED CEILINGS PEAKED CEILINGS SLOPED CEILINGS SHED CEILINGS LOCATIONS PERMITTED FOR SMOKE ALARMS ON TRAY SHAPED CEILINGS Sloped Ceilings Peaked Ceilings Smoke alarms or smoke detectors mounted on a peaked ceiling shall be located within 36 in 914 mm horizontally of the peak but not closer than 4 in 102 mm vertically to the peak Sloped Ceilings Shed Ceilings Smoke alarms
10. 9795 CAN CD 9785 CAN USI 7795 CAN SS 785 CAN SS 790 CAN SS 795 CAN The following alarms cannot be reset through an interconnected system because they do not have Quick Find Alarm Origination USI 1103 CAN SS 785 CAN SS 790 CAN SS 795 CAN USI 7385 USI 7390 USI 7485 USI 7490 CD 9385 CD 9390 CD 9485 CD 9490 CD 9795 CAN CD 9785 CAN USI 7795 CAN Page 5 Interconnected CO alarms or CO alarm circuit of combination smoke and CO alarms will only respond if a CO alarm event initiates the alarm All other alarms remain silent Interconnected smoke alarms heat alarms and relay modules will only respond if a smoke alarm event or heat alarm event initiates the alarm All CO alarms remain silent Note that smoke alarms without battery backup will not respond during an AC power failure NOTE Relay Modules USI 960 will not respond if a CO alarm event initiates the alarm FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER 4 YELLOW BLACK gt l YELLOW WHITE QUICK NNECTOR USI 960 gt es i Relay Module Col SMOKE ALARM 120 VAC 60Hz TAMPER PIN 100mA Max Optional Accessory 1 2 3 24 The yellow wire is used only for multiple station operations with USI ELECTRIC or UNIVERSAL Model alarms only Connecting this yellow wire to any other circuits may result in damage and alarm malfunction When alarms are interconnected all alarms must be powered from a single AC branch circuit If local codes do not permit be sure the neutral wi
11. ALARMS ARE NOT TO BE USED WITH DETECTOR GUARDS UNLESS THE COMBINATION HAS BEEN EVALUATED AND FOUND SUITABLE FOR THAT PURPOSE 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 e Locate additional smoke alarms to protect any stairway as stairways act like chimneys for smoke and heat Page 2 Locate at least one smoke alarm on every floor level e Locate a smoke alarm in any area where a smoker sleeps or where electrical appliances are operated in sleeping areas Smoke heat and other combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally Mounting the smoke alarm on the ceiling in the center of the room places it closest to all points in the room Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary residential construction However in mobile homes wall mounting on an inside partition is preferred to avoid the thermal barrier that may form at the ceiling When mounting smoke alarm on the ceiling locate it a minimum of 4 10cm from a side wall or corner see Diagram A When mounting smoke alarm on a wall if local codes allow use an inside wall with the top edge of the smoke alarm a minimum of 4 10cm and a maximum of 12
12. SE ALARMS IT IS PREFERABLE TO USE PHOTOELECTRIC ALARMS IN THESE AREAS DO NOT TURN OFF THE AC POWER TO QUIET THE ALARM A SMOKE ALARM WILL NOT HELP PROTECT YOU IF IT IS NOT POWERED Properly locate your alarm to avoid nuisance alarms A SMOKE ALARM MAY NOT ALWAYS WARN YOU ABOUT FIRES CAUSED BY CARELESSNESS AND SAFETY HAZARDS LIKE SMOKING IN BED VIOLENT EXPLOSIONS ESCAPING GAS IMPROPER STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE MATERIALS OVERLOADED ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS CHILDREN PLAYING WITH MATCHES NATURAL CAUSES SUCH AS LIGHTNING OR ARSON FIRE PREVENTION IS YOUR BEST SAFEGUARD INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS MAY MAKE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR LOWER INSURANCE RATES BUT SMOKE ALARMS ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR INSURANCE Homeowners and renters alike should continue to insure their lives and properties SMOKE ALARMS CANNOT DETECT FIRES IF THE SMOKE DOES NOT REACH THEM Smoke from fires may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the alarm One alarm should be installed inside each bedroom or sleeping area Do not obstruct airflow around the smoke alarm or place in areas of obstructed airflow BE AWARE OF VARIOUS SITUATIONS AGAINST WHICH THE SMOKE ALARM MAY NOT BE EFFECTIVE For example 1 Fires where the victim is intimate with a flaming initiated fire for example when a person s clothes catch fire while cooking 2 Fires where the smoke is prevented from reaching the alarm due to a closed door or other obstruction or 3 Incendiary fires where the fire grows so rapidly that an o
13. WS not supplied MOUNTING BRACKET OPERATION TESTING amp MAINTENANCE OPERATION The smoke alarm is operating once the AC power is connected and turned on the battery must also be installed When products of combustion are sensed the alarm sounds a loud alarm which continues until the air is cleared This alarm incorporates the NFPA recognized horn signal for evacuation During alarm mode the horn produces three long beeps followed by a two second pause and then continuallyl repeats READY ACTIVE CONDITION The red LED blinks on once approx every 40 seconds to indicate the alarm is properly functioning LOCAL ORIGINATING ALARM CONDITION The red LED blinks on approx every 2 seconds and the alarm emits a loud pulsating alarm sound NON ORIGINATING ALARM CONDITION The red LED is off and the alarm emits a loud pulsating alarm GREEN LED The green LED is on whenever AC power is turned on Page 6 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 If no fire is present check to see if one of the reasons liste
14. alarm is in the Silence mode The smoke alarm will gradually regain normal sensitivity and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present The 8 12 minute Silence feature may be used repeatedly until the air has cleared by pushing and releasing the Silence button again Resetting the smoke alarm after a nuisance alarm is recommended NOTE If the Test button is pressed and held during the Silence mode the smoke alarm will be tested normally Upon the release of the Test button the Silence mode will be restarted Page 7 Before using the alarm Silence Feature identify the source of smoke and be certain that safe conditions exist 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 AWWARNING BACKUP BATTERY REPLACEMENT Disconnect AC power before changing battery Shock hazard exists if AC power is miswired The smoke alarm uses a 9 Volt battery The battery should last for at least one year under normal operating conditions The smoke alarm has a low battery indicator an audible beep or chirp It will operate at approx 40 second intervals for a minimum of 7 days When this indication occurs replace the battery with an Alkaline type Energizer 522 Duracell MN1604 or Lithium type Ultralife U9VL J or U
15. approx every 40 45 seconds The green LED stays on The alarm should be replaced immediately The product end of service life signal can be silenced for approximately 9 hours To perform this function press and release the test button The alarm will sound for approximately 60 seconds while it resets After the reset function is completed the alarm will be silent for approximately 9 hours The end of service life signal will reactivate after the silence period AWARNING NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this smoke alarm You might accidentally damage or set fire to the smoke alarm or to your home The built in test switch accurately tests the smoke alarm s operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL A CAUTION If you choose to use an aerosol smoke product to test the smoke alarm be certain to use one that has been Listed to Underwriters Laboratories Inc Safety Standards and use it only as directed Use of non UL Listed products or improper use of UL Listed products may affect the smoke alarm s sensitivity NUISANCE ALARM SILENCE FEATURE This feature is to be used only when a known alarm condition such as smoke from cooking activates the smoke alarm The smoke alarm Silence Feature is activated by pushing and releasing the Silence button on the smoke alarm cover while in alarm condition The smoke alarm will automatically reduce sensitivity and the red LED will blink on approx every 10 seconds to indicate the
16. ccupant s egress is blocked even with properly located alarms SMOKE ALARMS MAY NOT DETECT FIRE ON ANOTHER FLOOR OR AREA OF THE HOME Recommended minimum protection is at least one smoke alarm in every sleeping area and every bedroom on every level of your home Interconnected smoke alarms may provide earlier warning than stand alone smoke alarms since all smoke alarms alarm when one detects smoke SMOKE ALARMS MAY NOT BE HEARD The alarm horn in this alarm meets or exceeds current standards but it may not be heard if 1 the smoke alarm is located outside a closed or partially closed door 2 residents recently consumed alcohol or drugs 3 the alarm is drowned out by noise from stereos TV s air conditioners or other appliances 4 residents are hearing impaired or 5 if residents are sleeping CURRENT STUDIES HAVE SHOWN SMOKE ALARMS MAY NOT AWAKEN ALL SLEEPING INDIVIDUALS AND THAT IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE HOUSEHOLD WHO ARE CAPABLE OF ASSISTING OTHERS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO MAY NOT BE AWAKENED BY THE ALARM SOUND OR TO THOSE WHO MAY BE INCAPABLE OF SAFELY EVACUATING THE AREA UNASSISTED SMOKE ALARMS ARE NOT FOOLPROOF You must test the smoke alarm weekly to ensure your continued protection Smoke alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires SMOKE ALARMS HAVE A LIMITED LIFE The smoke alarm should be replaced immediately if it is not operating properly You should always replace a smoke alarm after 10 years SMOKE
17. ctor plug is securely attached on units that did not alarm If still no alarm have a licensed electrician check to see if the yellow wire is connected to the neutral wire 3 Beeps 2 second pause Repeat 3 Beeps 2 second pause Repeat 3 Beeps 2 second pause Repeat 3 Beeps 2 second pause Repeat Blinks On approx every 2 seconds Blinks On approx every 2 seconds Blinks On approx every 2 seconds Stays On Stays On Stays On Stays On Condition Originating Smoke Alarm Recommendation If hazard is identified please take all precautions if an alarm sounds by calling an Emergency Service and getting out of the home Condition Non originating Smoke Alarm Another interconnected smoke alarm has sensed smoke causing all interconnected units to alarm Recommendation If hazard is identified please take all precautions if an alarm sounds by calling an Emergency Service and getting out of the home Condition Nuisance Alarm Recommendation If there is no hazard present verify the alarm is mounted in the correct location see User s Manual AVOID THESE LOCATIONS section Reset alarm as instructed below Condition Alarm has sensed smoke Recommendation Silence Feature is activated by pressing and releasing the Test Silence button on the initiating alarm while in alarm condition Silence mode will last for approx 8 12 minutes with the red LED blinking once approx every 10 seconds Silent
18. d above may have caused the alarm Use the Silence Feature if it is a nuisance alarm or reset the alarm by pressing and holding the test button for ten seconds Refer to RESET on Page 7 TESTING Test by pressing test button on the smoke alarm cover until the alarm sounds then release The alarm sounds if all electronic circuitry horn and battery are working If no alarm sounds the alarm may have a power supply failure Test the smoke alarm weekly to assure proper operation IMPORTANT Under normal conditions the test button should sound the alarm immediately after it is pressed There are special conditions that when you press the test button you will experience a delay of approximately 10 15 seconds before the alarm sounds This delay occurs if the test button is pressed during a self diagnostic period This occurs 1 upon initial power up 2 after battery replacement and no AC power is present and 3 if 120 volt AC power has been interrupted and no backup battery was present ALARM ORIGINATION QUICK FIND Alarm Origination In an interconnected system consisting of any of these models 5304CN MI106CN MDS107CN MCN108CN MICN109CN MDSCN111CN MP117CN it may be difficult to determine which alarm initiated the alarms to sound during an alarm event This QUICK FIND feature will immediately allow you to locate the originating alarm once the alarms have stopped sounding To initiate QUICK FIND press the Test Silence button on any alar
19. dise purchased from outlets in the United States and Canada This warranty expires upon product end of service life signal LITHIUM BATTERY LIMITED WARRANTY The Ultralife battery models U9VL J and U9VL J P are warranted by Ultralife Corporation in this alarm ONLY and are not warranted in any other device Submit your warranty claim through the Ultralife website www ultralifecorp com or call 800 332 5000 Visit Us on the Web www UsiElectric com S ELECTRIC INC UNnINERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS INC 11407 Cronhill Drive Suite A Owings Mills Maryland 21117 USA 2010 UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS INC Rev 11 2012 288 3440 04 Printed in China
20. ke sure the battery activation pull tab has been completely removed battery polarity is correct and the battery terminals are making contact with the smoke alarm contacts in the battery drawer If chirp continues replace the 9V battery see User s Manual for recommended battery types Condition Product End of Service Life signal Recommendation Replace alarm immediately To silence signal for approx 9 hours press and release the test button The alarm will sound for approx 60 seconds while it resets After the reset function is completed the product end of service signal will be silent for approx 9 hours and will reactivate after the silence period THIS PRODUCT IS LISTED TO CAN ULC S531 02 STANDARD FOR SMOKE ALARMS BY UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC Page 9 PRODUCT TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY MODELS MDS107CN MDS101CN MODELS MDS107LCN MDS101LCN USI ELECTRIC INC UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS INC USI warrants your 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 If this product is found to be defective USI s only obligation and your exclusive remedy is the repair or replacement of the product a
21. ltralife U9VL J P from your local retailer LITHIUM Battery Models only The LITHIUM battery is warranted to last for 10 years under normal operating conditions Replace the battery with only LITHIUM type ULTRALIFE U9VL J or ULTRALIFE U9VL J P OPTIONAL BATTERY DRAWER TAMPER LOCKING PIN To make your battery drawer tamper resistant a locking pin has been provided breakaway part on mounting bracket Pull the QUICK DRAW battery drawer open and remove the battery While observing polarity push the replacement battery into the battery drawer until it is held securely in place Carefully close the battery drawer and reinstall the tamper pin IMPORTANT Under normal conditions the test button should sound the alarm immediately after it is pressed There are special conditions that when you press the Test button you will experience a delay of approx 10 15 seconds before the alarm sounds This delay occurs if the test button is pressed during a self diagnostic period This occurs 1 Upon initial power up 2 After battery replacement and no AC power is present 3 If 120 volt AC power has been interrupted and no backup battery is present REPAIRS AND SERVICES This smoke alarm 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
22. m After releasing the button the test sequence on this alarm will begin and last 5 20 seconds and then stop The specific test sequence horn pattern is designated by the alarm type Once this test sequence ends the originating alarm continues to sound for approx 50 seconds which provides ample time to locate the originating alarm Remember to reset see Page 10 the originating alarm in order to clear the QUICK FIND alarm origination and to return your system to normal operation Refer to the wiring instructions model interconnect compatibility section of this manual Page 5 for additional information In a non interconnected installation it is necessary to test each alarm by pressing and releasing the Test Silence button to determine the originating alarm RESET To reset the QUICK FIND Alarm Origination condition press and hold the Test button on any alarm for at least 10 seconds and then release Reset after each alarm The reset feature will reset all interconnected units END OF SERVICE LIFE NOTIFICATION A majority of home fire deaths are a result of no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms In addition to the replace by date stamped on the back of your alarm your alarm contains a unique audible end of service life notification feature When it is time to replace your alarm which is after approximately 10 years of operation from initial power up the alarm will sound 1 beep approx every 60 seconds and the red LED will blink on once
23. ming fires fires which consume combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly Sources of these fires may include paper burning ina wastebasket or kitchen grease fires Photoelectric smoke alarms on the other hand are typically more effective at detecting slow smoldering fires fires which burn for hours before bursting into flame Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding Installing loPhic smoke alarms ensures maximum detection of both types of fires from a single alarm while eliminating the need for a combination of ionization and photoelectric smoke alarms The enclosed alarm is an loPhic smoke alarm SMOKE ALARMS WILL NOT WORK DURING A LOSS OF POWER SINCE A SMOKE ALARM WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT POWER having an alarm s that works from two completely different power sources such as an AC direct wire with battery backup smoke alarm can give you an extra measure of protection in case of an AC power failure or a dead battery Battery operated alarms cannot work if the batteries are missing disconnected or dead if the wrong type of batteries are used or if the batteries are not installed correctly AC only powered alarms cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason If you are concerned about the limitations of the battery or AC power install both types of alarms USING AN IONIZATION SMOKE ALARM IN A SMOKY AREA SUCH AS A KITCHEN OR IN A HIGH HUMIDITY AREA NEAR A SHOWER CAN CAUSE NUISANCE FAL
24. re is common to both phases The maximum wire run distance between the first and last alarm device in an interconnected system is 1 000 feet NOTE Use standard household wire 18 gauge or larger rated at least 300V as required by local codes available at all electrical supply hardware stores The wiring to be used shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Canadian Electrical Code In addition the resistance of the interconnecting wiring shall be a maximum of 10 Ohms 2 Attach the mounting bracket to the electrical junction box 3 To activate 9 volt battery and alarm hold the QUICK DRAW battery drawer closed pull and remove the PULL TAB Confirm that the entire PULL TAB has been completely removed Discard PULL TAB 4 Plug the AC QUICK CONNECTOR into the alarm base Push and twist the alarm clockwise onto the mounting bracket 5 See OPTIONAL TAMPER RESISTANT FEATURES and TO ACTIVATE THE LOCKING FEATURES instructions on Page 4 6 Turn on AC power and check the LED s for proper operation The green LED should be on to indicate AC power The red LED blinks on once approx every 40 seconds to indicate proper operation BATTERY DRAWER 120 VAC ko BLACK NEUTRAL e WHITE BATTERY DRAWER TAMPER PIN TEST SILENCE BUTTON BLACK YELLOW YELLOW WHITE BLACK NOTE NEVER CONNECT THIS YELLOW WIRE TO ANY OTHER AC ELECTRICAL WIRES QUICK CONNECTOR ELECTRICAL WIRING BOX T MOUNTING SCRE
25. t USI s discretion provided that the product has not been damaged through misuse abuse accident modifications alteration neglect or mishandling This Warranty shall not apply to any product which is found to have been improperly installed set up or used in any way not in accordance with the instructions supplied with the product ALARM RETURNS For replacement of this alarm under the terms of this Warranty contact Customer Service at 1 800 390 4321 Ext 238 for current postage and handling fees USI DOES NOT WARRANT AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN NO IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT CREATED BY STATE LAW SHALL EXTEND BEYOND THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY UNLESS SUCH LAW OTHERWISE PROVIDES USI SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL LOSS OR DAMAGE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES TO ANY EQUIPMENT WITH WHICH THIS PRODUCT IS USED Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you No agent representative dealer or employee of the company has the authority to increase or alter the obligations or terms of this Warranty This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This Warranty is only valid for merchan
26. th Silence Feature for these areas e 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 e in areas of turbulent air such as air returns or heating and cooling supply vents smoke alarms shall not be located where airflow prevents smoke from reaching the alarms Page 3 in extremely dusty dirty or insect infested areas Loose particles interfere with smoke alarm operation in areas where temperature may fall below 40 F 4 4 C or rise above 100 F 37 8 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 ona poorly insulated ceiling or exterior wall mount smoke alarm on an inside wall THIS SMOKE ALARM WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT 120 VAC POWER AND A GOOD BATTERY PROPERLY INSTALLED THE SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE TESTED WHEN INSTALLED AND THEN TESTED WEEKLY AFTER THAT A CAUTION 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 as appropriate heat or smoke alarms in living rooms dining rooms kitchens hallways attics furnace rooms closets utility storage
27. vices such as USI ELECTRIC Relay Modules This alarm can be interconnected with the following models 2995CN 5304CN MITO0CN MI106CN MDS211CN MDS201CN 2985CN 5303CN MIZ00CN MI210CN MDS101CN MDS107CN 3885CN 3895CN MP118CN MP117CN 3303CN 3304CN MP202CN MP212CN MDSCN111CN MDSCN103CN MICN109CN MICN102CN MCN108CN MCN105CN SS 785 CAN SS 790 CAN SS 795 CAN USI 1103 CAN USI 7795 CAN USI 7385 USI 7390 USI 7485 USI 7490 CD 9385 CD 9390 CD 9485 CD 9490 CD 9795 CAN CD 9785 CAN and USI 960 RM 100 Relay When any one of these interconnected models goes into alarm it will trigger the corresponding alarm within the interconnected system with respect to their sensing capabilities Natural gas detection is only present in models MDSCN111CN MDSCN103CN MICN109CN MICN102CN MCN108CN and MCN105CN therefore a natural gas alarm will NOT trigger the alarm of non natural gas sensing models within an interconnected system The following alarms cannot reset units on an interconnected system USI 7795 CAN CD 9795 CAN CD 9785 CAN USI 7385 USI 7390 USI 7485 USI 7490 CD 9385 CD 9390 CD 9485 CD 9490 The following alarms cannot trigger Quick Find Alarm Origination on an interconnected system USI 7385 USI 7390 USI 7485 USI 7490 CD 9385 CD 9390 CD 9485 CD 9490 The following alarms can trigger Quick Find Alarm Origination but will not indicate Alarm Origination on an interconnected system USI 1103 CAN CD

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