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MODEL MP117, MP117L
MODEL MP118, MP118L
SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.
SMOKE & FIRE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE
AND ALARM ORIGINATION FEATURE
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Table of Contents:
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Smoke Alarm Limitations and Functions ................................. 2
Recommended Location of Alarms ......................................... 3
Avoid These Locations ........................................................... 4
Early Warning ....................................................................
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SMOKE ALARM LIMITATIONS 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 Technology. IoPhic 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). Ioniza
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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. Locate at least one smoke ala
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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. in areas of turbulent air
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ALARM/BRACKET LOCKING PIN BATTERY 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 INSERT BATTERY LOCKING PIN HERE 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. Turn off AC power to the circuit. 2. Use long nose pliers to pull the locking p
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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 wire 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
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® 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. TROUBLE/SERVICE ALARM: If the smoke alarm beeps 3 times approx. every 40 seconds after the red LED flashes and cannot be restored to normal operation, the smoke alarm should be replaced.immediately. END-OF-SERVICE LIFE NOTIFICATION: A majority of home fire deaths are a res
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LITHIUM Battery Models only - The LITHUM 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). NOTE: If this feature has been activated, you will need to deactivate it by removing the battery drawer tamper pin located at side of b
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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 STATE FIRE MARSHAL) "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 smo
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TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY MODELS MP117, MP118 MODELS MP117L, MP118L USI ELECTRIC, INC./UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. ("USI") warrants your USI 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
