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SMOKE ALARM - FIREX MODEL B
Maple Chase Company
2820 Thatcher Road
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515-4040
IMPORTANT INFORMATION-SMOKE ALARM SAFETY CHECKLIST
1. Test your smoke alarm every week. To test the electronics, firmly depress the button.
To test that smoke reaches the sensor, blow smoke in a careful fire-safe manner into
your smoke alarm.
2. Your smoke alarm will not work without power. Never shut off its power or remove
the battery to quiet the alarm. FOR BATTERY-POWERED UNITS: When your smoke
alarm “beeps” about once a minute, the battery is weak. Immediately install a new
battery correctly. Be sure to use only batteries specified in Owner’s Manual or on
unit. Test unit after installing a new battery.
3. Clean and vacuum the openings on your smoke alarm once a month.
4. Do not open the smoke alarm or try to repair it. For replacement information see the
WARRANTY in the Owner’s Manual.
5. Verify you have the proper number of smoke alarms in your home and the correct
location for each one. A smoke alarm will not respond well in an incorrect location.
6. If your smoke alarm has one or more of these special features, please note:
• FALSE ALARM CONTROL (Model C): Pushing test/hush button reduces
sensitivity for up to 15 minutes, minimizing nuisance alarms,
• FLASHING LIGHT (Model E): Pushing test button turns flashing safety light
on. Very thick smoke may obscure light.
7. Smoke alarms have technical limitations and may not respond in all situations.
FIRE
PREVENTION is your best safeguard.
8. For a replacement Owner’s Manual or Safety Checklist, please indicate your unit
model, include a self-addressed stamped envelope and send to:
WEEKLY TESTING OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM
1. FOR A COMPLETE WEEKLY TEST OF THE ELECTRONICS AND THE SENSOR
OPERATION, FIRMLY DEPRESS THE TEST BUTTON ON THE COVER OF THE
SMOKE ALARM FOR A FEW SECONDS. The smoke LED (light emitting diode),
which is the indicator light under the clear Push-to-Test button, will blink once per
second while the button is being pushed and the alarm is sounding. The smoke
alarm will stop sounding when you release the button.
2. If your smoke alarm has the False Alarm Control or Safety Light feature see “SPECIAL
SMOKE ALARM FEATURES” for further testing information.
3. IMPORTANT: Always test your smoke alarm upon returning from vacation, or any
other time when no one has been in your household or residence for several days.
4. If a smoke alarm is installed in a mobile home, test the smoke alarm after you
remove the vehicle from storage and before each trip.