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MODEL MDS107, MDS107L
MODEL MDS101, MDS101L
SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.
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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.
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Smoke Alarm Limitations and Functions ................................. 2
Recommended Location of Alarms ......................................... 2
Avoid These Locations ......................
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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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Locate at least one smoke alarm on every floor level. 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 par
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in extremely dusty, dirty or insect-infested areas. Loose particles interfere with smoke alarm operation. 0 0 0 0 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. on a poorly insulated ceiling or exterior wall (mount smoke alarm o
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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 pin out of the hole. 3. It is now possible to r
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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. 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 featur
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(R) 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. Test the smoke alarm by pushing the TEST button on the smoke alarm cover until the alarm sounds, then release. REPAIRS AND SERVICES This smoke alarm contains less than 1 microcurie (37 kilobecquerel) of Americium 241, a radioactive material. The distr
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FCC PART 15 RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications, However, there is
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TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY MODELS MDS107, MDS101 MODELS MDS107L, MDS101L 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 residen
