Universal Security Instruments SS-775-LR Instructions Manual

1, SMOKE & FIRE ALARM with Silence Control MODEL SS-775-LR/SS-776-LR READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS The smoke alarm has a recommended service life of at least 10 years under normal conditions. The smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of a radioactive element in the ionization chamber. Do …

2, Page 2 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. …

3, FALSE ALARMS (SEE "SILENCE" CONTROL) The smoke alarm is designed to minimize false alarms. Smoking will not normally set off the alarm unless smoke is blown directly into the smoke alarm. Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if the smoke alarm is located clo…

4, Universal Security Instruments SS-775-LR OPERATION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE OPERATION: The smoke alarm is operating once the battery is connected. When products of combustion are sensed, the unit sounds a loud alarm which continues until the air is cleared. This alarm incorporates the internationally recognized horn signal for evacuat…

5, Page 5 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 …

6, 288-3099-04H UNIVERSAL FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Universal Security Instruments, Inc. ("Universal") warrants your Universal product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only to the o…