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Universal Security Instruments MP118L manual

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  • Page 1

    SMOKE & FIRE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEA TURE AND ALARM ORIGINA TION FEA TURE T able of Contents: Page # Smoke Alarm Limitations and Functions ................................. 2 Recommended Location of Alarms ......................................... 3 Avoid These Locat ions ........................................................... 4 Early W arni[...]

  • Page 2

    SMOKE ALARM LIMIT A TIONS AND FUNCTIONS  There are three basic smoke alarm types: IoPhic , Ionization and Photoelectric . IoPhic is an ionization alarm containing a patent-pending Universal Smoke Sensing T echnology . IoPhic  alarms are very effective at detecting fast flaming fires and also respond very quickly to slow smoldering fires - up [...]

  • Page 3

    RECOMMENDED LOCA TION OF ALARMS • Locate the first smoke alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms. T ry 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 alar[...]

  • Page 4

    THIS SMOKE ALARM WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT 120 V AC POWER AND A GOOD BA TTERY PROPERL Y INST ALLED. THE SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE TESTED WHEN INST ALLED AND THEN TESTED WEEKL Y AFTER THA T . INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS: CAUTION!! READ CAREFULL Y . Installation of this alarm must conform to the electrical codes in your area; Article 760 of the National Elec[...]

  • Page 5

    DO NOT T AMPER 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. IInterconnected alarms can provide earlier warning of fire than stand-alone alarms, especially if a fire starts[...]

  • Page 6

    OPERA TION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE OPERA TION: 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 NFP A recognized horn signal for evacuation. Dur[...]

  • Page 7

    Page 7 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 S tandards and use it only as directed. Use of non-UL Listed products or improper use of UL Listed products may af fect the smoke alarm's sensitivity. NUISANCE ALARM SILENCE FEATURE:[...]

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    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 hom[...]

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    -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver . -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION (AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ST A TE FIRE MARSHAL)[...]

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    * 288-3448-00 ©2010, UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. Printed in China Visit Us on the W eb! w w w .UsiElectric.com 1 1407 Cronhill Drive, Suite A Owings Mills, Maryland 21 1 17 USA TEN YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY MODELS MP1 17, MP1 18 MODELS MP1 17L, MP1 18L USI ELECTRIC, INC./UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. ("USI") warrants your US[...]