MODEL 976. 976L
SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.
MODEL 1422, 1422L
SMOKE & FIRE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Table of Contents:
Page #
Smoke Alarm Limitations and Functions ................................. 2
Recommended Location of Alarms......................................... 2
Avoid These Locations ........................................................... 3
Early Warning ......................................................................... 4
Installation Instructions ........................................................... 4
Locking/Tamper Feature......................................................... 4
Mounting Instructions ............................................................. 4
Operation, Testing & Maintenance .......................................... 5
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QUICK FIND Alarm Originating Feature & Reset .................. 5
Cautions/Warnings ................................................................. 5
Battery Replacement .............................................................. 6
Develop and Practice a Plan of Escape.................................. 6
Operational Summary............................................................. 8
Warranty .................................................................Back Cover
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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 partition is preferred to avoid the thermal barrier that may form at the ceiling.
• When mounting smoke alarm on the ceiling, locate it a minimum of 4" (10cm) from a side wall or
corner (see Diagram A).
• When mounting smoke alarm on a wall, if local codes allow, use an inside wall with the top edge
of the smoke alarm a minimum of 4" (10cm) and a maximum of 12" (30.5cm) below the ceiling/
wall intersections (See Diagram A).
Existing Homes:
The NFPA requires a smoke alarm on every level and outside each sleeping area in existing construction.
An existing household with one level and one sleeping area is required to have one smoke alarm.
New Construction Homes and Manufactured Homes:
The NFPArequires AC-powered, interconnected smoke alarms to be installed inside each bedroom, outside
each bedroom area, and on every level of the home. They also require a minimum of two AC-powered,
interconnected smoke alarms in any new construction home.
Sloped Ceilings (Peaked Ceilings):
Smoke alarms or smoke detectors mounted on a peaked ceiling shall be located within 36 in. (914 mm)
horizontally of the peak, but not closer than 4 in. (102 mm) vertically to the peak.
Sloped Ceilings (Shed Ceilings):
Smoke alarms or smoke detectors mounted on a sloped ceiling having a rise greater than 1 ft. in 8 ft. (1 m
in 8 m) horizontally shall be located within 36 in. (914 mm) of the high side of the ceiling, but not closer
than 4 in. (102 mm) from the adjoining wall surface.
Tray-Shaped Ceilings:
Smoke Alarms or smoke detectors shall be installed on the highest portion of the ceiling or on the sloped
portion of the ceiling within 12 in. (305 mm) vertically down from the highest point.
Mobile Home Installation:
For minimum protection, smoke alarms should be installed in compliance with H.U.D. Manufactured Home
Construction Safety Standards, Title 24 CFR, Section 3280.208 and Section 3282. For additional protection,
see Single Story Residence smoke alarm requirements/recommendations for Existing Homes and New
Construction Homes.
Note: For mobile homes built before 1978, install smoke alarms on inside walls between 4” and 12” from
the ceiling (older mobile homes have little or no insulation in the ceiling). This is especially important if the
ceiling is unusually hot or cold.
Install a smoke alarm inside each bedroom and in the hallway outside each separate sleeping area.
AVOID THESE LOCATIONS
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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.
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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.
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•
in areas of turbulent air such as air returns or heating and cooling supply vents, smoke alarms shall not
be located where airflow prevents smoke from reaching the alarms.
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in extremely dusty, dirty or insect-infested areas. Loose particles interfere with smoke alarm operation.
in areas where temperature may fall below 400F (4.40C) or rise above 1000F (37.80C).
closer than 1 foot (0.3m) from fluorescent lights, electrical "noise" and flickering may affect the alarm's
operation.
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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 on an inside wall).
THIS SMOKE ALARM WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT AGOOD BATTERY PROPERLY INSTALLED.
THE SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE TESTED WHEN INSTALLED AND THEN TESTED WEEKLY
AFTER THAT.
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 smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping
area (in the vicinity of, but outside of, the bedrooms); and, as appropriate, heat or smoke alarms in
living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility storage rooms,
basements and attached garages. Test the alarms weekly to assure proper operation.
CAUTION: THIS SMOKE ALARM IS SEALED. THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE!
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A mounting bracket is provided on the back of the alarm.
Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the alarm by holding the mounting bracket and twisting
the alarm.
OPTIONALTAMPER RESISTANT FEATURE: There is a separate tamper resistant locking feature provided
for this model. Activating this feature deters someone from removing the smoke alarm from the mounting
bracket. The breakaway locking pin is clearly marked and molded into the mounting bracket. Refer to the
diagram.
TO ACTIVATE THE LOCKING FEATURE: Do not activate the locking feature until you have activated the
battery, mounted the smoke alarm to the bracket and tested the smoke alarm. Refer to OPERATION,
TESTING & MAINTENANCE instructions on Page 6.
1. Detach the breakaway alarm locking pin from the mounting bracket.
ALARM BRACKET
ALARM LOCKING PIN
2. Insert the pin into the hole for the tamper resistant feature. Refer to the diagram below for correct
placement.
INSERT ALARM
LOCKING PIN HERE
TO DEACTIVATE THE LOCKING FEATURE: To remove the smoke alarm for cleaning or servicing or to
replace the battery, you must first remove the locking pin, if it has been installed.
1. Use long nose pliers to pull the locking pin out of the hole.
2. It is now possible to remove the smoke alarm or replace the battery.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Attach the mounting bracket in the proper location on the wall or ceiling (screws and anchors provided).
2. To activate 9 volt battery and alarm, hold the battery, pull and remove the PULL-TAB. Confirm that the
entire PULL-TAB has been completely removed. Discard PULL-TAB.
3. Push and twist the alarm clockwise onto the mounting bracket.
4. See "OPTIONAL TAMPER RESISTANT FEATURE" and "TO ACTIVATE THE LOCKING FEATURE"
instructions on Page 4.
5. The red LED will blink on every 40-45 seconds to indicate proper operation.
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OPERATION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
OPERATION: The smoke alarm is operating once the battery power is connected by removing the
PULL-TAB. When products of combustion are sensed, the alarm sounds a loud alarm which continues
until the air is cleared.
This alarm incorporates the NFPA recognized horn signal for evacuation. During alarm mode, the
horn produces three long beeps followed by a two second pause and then continually repeats.
READY/ACTIVE CONDITION: The red LED blinks on once approx. every 40-45 seconds to indicate
the alarm is properly functioning.
ALARM CONDITION: The red LED blinks on once approx. every 2 seconds and the alarm emits a
loud, pulsating alarm sound.
NUISANCE ALARMS: The smoke alarm is designed to minimize nuisance 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 close to the kitchen
cooking surface. Large quantities of combustion particles are generated from spills or broiling.
If the smoke alarm does sound, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered, get out and call the fire
department. If no fire is present, check to see if one of the reasons listed above may have caused
the alarm. Use the Silence Feature if it is a nuisance alarm, or reset the alarm by pressing and
holding the test button for ten seconds. Refer to RESET below.
TESTING: Test by pushing the Test button on the smoke alarm cover until the alarm sounds, then
release. The alarm sounds if all electronic circuitry, horn and battery are working. If no alarm sounds,
the alarm may have a power supply failure. Test the smoke alarm weekly to assure proper
operation.
ALARM ORIGINATION: The QUICK FIND® feature will allow you to immediately locate the originating
alarm (once the alarm has stopped sounding). To initiate QUICK FIND®, press the Test/Silence
button on each alarm. After releasing the button, the originating alarm will continue to sound for 60
seconds. In a non-interconnected installation, it is necessary to test each alarm to determine the
originating alarm.
RESET: To reset the QUICK FIND® Alarm Origination Mode - Hold the Test/Silence button for
10 seconds, or temporarily remove (and then replace) the battery. This will clear alarm
origination indicator.
NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this smoke alarm. You might accidentally damage
or set fire to the smoke alarm or to your home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the
smoke alarm's operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL).
If you choose to use an aerosol smoke product to test the smoke alarm, be certain to use one
that has been Listed to Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Safety Standards and use it only as
directed. Use of non-UL Listed products or improper use of UL Listed products may affect
the smoke alarm's sensitivity.
NUISANCE ALARM SILENCE FEATURE: This feature is to be used only when a known alarm
condition, such as smoke from cooking, activates the smoke alarm. The smoke alarm Silence
Feature is activated by pushing and releasing the Silence button on the smoke alarm cover while in
alarm condition. The smoke alarm will automatically reduce sensitivity and the red LED will blink on
approx. every 2 seconds to indicate the alarm is in the Silence mode. The smoke alarm will gradually
regain normal sensitivity and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present. The 8-12
minute Silence feature may be used repeatedly until the air has cleared, by pushing and releasing
the Silence button again. Resetting the smoke alarm after a nuisance alarm is recommended.
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NOTE: If the Test button is pressed and held during the Silence mode, the smoke alarm will be
tested normally. Upon the release of the Test button, the Silence mode will be restarted.
Before using the alarm Silence Feature, identify the source of smoke and be certain that safe
conditions exist.
Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month to remove dust, dirt, insects or debris. Using a soft
brush or wand attachment to a vacuum cleaner, vacuum all sides and cover of smoke alarm. Be
sure all the vents are free of debris.
If the smoke alarm is false alarming and cannot be restored to normal operation, the smoke alarm
should be replaced.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
The smoke alarm uses a 9 Volt battery. The battery should last for at least one year under normal
operating conditions. The smoke alarm has a low battery indicator, an audible beep or chirp. It will
operate at approx. 40 second intervals for a minimum of 7 days. When this indication occurs, replace
the battery with anAlkaline type (Energizer #522, Duracell #MN1604) or Lithium type (Ultralife U9VL-
J) from your local retailer.
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).
Remove the battery. While observing polarity, push the replacement battery into the battery tray until
it is held securely in place.
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) ofAmericium 241, a radioactive
material. The distribution of these ionization-type smoke alarms is licensed by the U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission; the consumer is exempt from any licensing or requirements. If the
smoke alarm is defective in any way, do not tamper with the smoke alarm. Return the smoke alarm
for servicing. (See warranty for instructions or in-warranty returns.) There will be a service charge for
repairing out of warranty smoke alarms.
DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE
BASICS OF ESCAPE PLAN
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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.
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Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing everyone what to do in case of fire.
Determine a place outside your home where all of you can meet if a fire occurs.
Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train them to leave your home when
they hear the sound.
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Identify children's bedrooms with red stickers placed in the upper left corner of the windows. They
are available from your local fire department.
Practice a fire drill at least every six months. Practice allows you to test your plan before an emer-
gency. You may not be able to reach your children. It is important they know what to do!
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS
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Leave immediately by your plan of escape. Every second counts, so don't waste time getting dressed
or picking up valuables.
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In leaving, don't open any inside door without first feeling its surface. If hot, or if you see smoke
seeping through cracks, don't open that door! Instead, use your alternate exit. If inside door is
cool, place your shoulder against it, open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke
rush in.
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Stay close to the floor if air is smoky. Breathe shallowly through a cloth, wet if possible.
Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there.
Call the fire department from your neighbor's home – not from yours!
Don't return to your home until fire officials say that it is all right to do so.
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NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION REQUIRED INFORMATION
For your information, the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, reads as follows:
"11.5.1 *Required Detection - Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for a specific
type of occupancy, approved single and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows:
(1) *In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms
(2) *Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 6.4 m (21 ft) of any door to a
sleeping room, the distance measured along a path of travel
(3) On every level of a dwelling unit, including basements.
(4) On every level of a residential board and care occupancy (small facility), including basements
and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics
(5) *In the living area(s) of a guest suite
(6) In the living area(s) of a residential board and care occupancy"
The equipment should be installed using wiring methods in accordance with the
National Fire Protection Association's Standard 72.
(National Fire ProtectionAssociation, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA02269)
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 no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-- 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 smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping
area (in the vicinity of, but outside of the bedrooms), and heat or smoke detectors in the living
rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage
rooms, basements and attached garages.
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OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
CONDITION OF ALARM AUDIBLE & VISUAL SIGNALS BEFORE SOLUTION / RECOMMENDATION
HORN
Silent
RED LED
SOLUTION / RECOMMENDATION
DC Power is present.
Blinks On once
approx every
40-45 seconds
3 Beeps,
2 second pause,
Repeat
Originating smoke alarm - If hazard is identified, please take
all precautions if an alarm sounds by calling an Emergency
Service and getting out of the home.
Blinks On approx
every 2 seconds
3 Beeps,
2 second pause,
Repeat
Nuisance Alarm - If there is no hazard present, verify the
alarm is mounted in the correct location (see User's Manual,
"AVOID THESE LOCATIONS" section). Reset alarm as
instructed below.
Blinks On approx
every 2 seconds
3 Beeps,
2 second pause,
Repeat
Blinks On approx
every 2 seconds
Silence Feature is activated by pressing and releasing the
Test/Silence button on the initiating alarm while in alarm
condition. Silence mode will last for 8-12 minutes.
QUICK FIND® ALARM ORIGINATION: The QUICK FIND®
feature will allow you to immediately locate the originating
alarm (once the alarm has stopped sounding). To initiate
QUICK FIND®, press the Test/Silence button on each alarm.
After releasing the button, the originating alarm will continue
to sound for 60 seconds. In a non-interconnected installation,
it is necessary to test each alarm to determine the originating
alarm. Reset the originating alarm.
Silent
(alarmed
previously)
Blinks On once
approx every
40-45 seconds
(normal operation
mode) or Blinks on
once approx every
10 seconds
(silence mode)
Silent
Blinks On once
approx every
To Reset the Alarm - Hold the Test/Silence button for 10
seconds, or temporarily remove (and then replace) the battery.
40-45 seconds (normal This will clear alarm origination and clear Silence mode. Reset
operation mode) or after each smoke alarm event.
Blinks On once approx
every 10 seconds
(silence mode)
1 Chirp
approx.every
40 seconds
Blinks On once
approx every
40-45 seconds
Low Battery - Check to make sure the battery activation pull-
tab has been completely removed, battery polarity is correct
and the battery terminals are making contact with the smoke
alarm contacts in the battery drawer. If chirp continues,
replace the 9V battery (see User's Manual for recommended
battery types).
THIS PRODUCT IS LISTED TO UL STANDARD FOR SAFETY,
UL217 BY UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC.
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THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
MODELS 976, 1422L
MODELS 976L, 1422L
UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC./USI ELECTRIC, INC. ("USI") warrants
your USI product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of
three (3) 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 use and service. If this product is found to be defective, USI's only
obligation, and your exclusive remedy, is the repair or replacement of the product, at USI's
discretion, provided that the product has not been damaged through misuse, abuse, accident,
modifications, alteration, neglect or mishandling. This Warranty shall not apply to any product
which is found to have been improperly installed, set-up, or used in any way not in accordance
with the instructions supplied with the product.
TEN YEAR LITHIUM BATTERY LIMITED WARRANTY*
This battery is warranted by Ultralife Batteries, Inc. for a 10 year life* ONLY in this Alarm
and is not warranted in any other device. Improper handling and/or installation of the battery
voids the warranty. Improper handling and/or installation includes, but is not limited to:
A. Reversing the battery's polarity or connecting the battery's "+" and "--" terminals
incorrectly.
B. Short circuiting the battery.
C. Attempting to charge the battery.
D. Subjecting the battery to excessive humidity, hot or cold conditions.
E. Altering the battery physically in any way.
ULTRALIFE 9 VOLT BATTERY RETURNS:
To return the Ultralife Battery under warranty, send battery ONLY along with a note describing
nature of difficulty and proof of date of purchase, postage prepaid and return postage to:
ULTRALIFE BATTERIES, INC.
C/O UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.
P. O. BOX 622
1350 ROUTE 88 SOUTH
NEWARK, NEW YORK 14513 USA
ALARM RETURNS:
For replacement of this alarm under the terms of this Warranty, contact our Customer
Service line at 1-800-390-4321, Ext. 238, for current postage and handling fees.
USI DOES NOT WARRANT AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY ON
THIS PRODUCT, CREATED BY STATE LAW, SHALL EXTEND BEYOND THE TERM OF
THIS WARRANTY UNLESS SUCH LAW OTHERWISE PROVIDES. USI SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL
OR INCIDENTAL LOSS OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES
TO ANY EQUIPMENT WITH WHICH THIS PRODUCT IS USED.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
No agent, representative, dealer, or employee of the company has the authority to increase
or alter the obligations or terms of this Warranty.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
This Warranty is only valid for merchandise purchased from outlets in the United States
and Canada.
*DISCLAIMER: WARRANTY IS NOT A PERFORMANCE CLAIM.
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