Firex Model C - Manual (Page 11)

SPECIAL SMOKE ALARM FEATURES
If your smoke alarm has one or more of these special features, read the
following:
• BLINKING LED LIGHT (Models B, C, E and PB): The indicator light
under the Push-to-Test button blinks about once per minute to
indicate the smoke alarm is receiving power.
• FALSE ALARM CONTROL (Model C): Simply push the test button to
temporarily silence the smoke alarm if a nuisance alarm occurs or to
prevent nuisance alarms. By momentarily depressing the test button,
your alarm will automatically switch to a special “Reduced
Sensitivity” condition for up to 15 minutes, after which it will reset to
its full normal sensitivity. If a real fire occurs, however, and the
quantity of smoke reaching the smoke alarm is sufficiently great,
the unit will sound an alarm. The “Reduced Sensitivity” level is only
intended to eliminate nuisance alarms caused by light concentra-
tions of smoke. If additional “Reduced Sensitivity” time is required,
push the button again. Every time the smoke alarm is tested it will
enter the “Reduced Sensitivity” condition for up to 15 minutes and
then automatically switch back to full normal sensitivity.
• SAFETY LIGHT (Model E): This smoke alarm uses a miniature lamp
designed to last for an average of 15 hours of continuous operation.
When you push the test button the light will flash along with the alarm
sounding to indicate it is working properly.
!WARNING: V ERY THICK SMOKE MAY OBSCURE THE LIGHT .
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