Bellman & Symfon BE1281 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 10

If, when the alarm sounds, there is no sign of smoke or noise to indicate that there is
a fire, it should be assumed that it is due to an actual fire and the dwelling should be
evacuated immediately.
Check the house carefully in case there is a small fire smoldering somewhere.
Check whether there is some source of smoke or fumes, for example cooking fumes
being drawn past the smoke alarm by an extractor.
If there are frequent nuisance/false alarms it may be necessary to re-locate the smoke
alarm away from the source of the fumes.
1 To cancel a false alarm from a smoke alarm (which has its red light blinking rapidly),
press the test/hush button (the smoke alarm will automatically switch to a reduced
sensitivity condition). The smoke alarms will be silenced for a period of approximately
10 minutes. The red and green light on the cover of the smoke alarm will blink every
8 s (instead of 45 s) to indicate that the unit has been silenced.
2 The smoke alarm will reset to normal sensitivity at the end of the silenced period (10
minutes). If additional silenced time is required, simply push the test/hush button again.
3 If kitchen usage/layout is such that there are an unacceptable level of nuisance
alarms, re-locate the smoke alarm further away where it will be less affected by
cooking fumes etc.
We recommend the use of a heat alarm in the kitchen area to avoid such nuisance alarms.
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Power supply monitoring
What to do when an alarm is beeping:
If a smoke alarm is beeping about every 45 s with the red light blinking at the same
time, replace the battery.
Battery replacement
A fresh Alkaline battery should last for over a year. When the battery power is low and
replacement is necessary, the smoke alarm will "beep" and the red light will blink at the
same time about once per minute for at least 30 days. The battery must then be replaced.
Also, replace the battery if the alarm does not sound when the test button is pressed. For
maximum reliability, replace the battery at least once a year. When you replace the battery
you must press the test button to check that the smoke alarm is functioning correctly. Only
replace the battery with: Duracell MN1604 alkaline 9V battery, obtained in a general store.
Warning!
CONSTANT EXPOSURES TO HIGH OR LOW TEMPERATURES OR HIGH HUMIDITY MAY
REDUCE BATTERY LIFE.
Use only batteries specified in marking. Use of a different battery may have a detrimental
effect on smoke alarm operation. Prolonged periods of alarm will also reduce battery life.
Cleaning your smoke alarm
Clean your smoke alarm regularly. Use a soft bristle brush or the brush attachment of
your vacuum cleaner to remove dust and cobwebs from the side slots where the smoke
enters. To clean the cover, wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
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