Universal Security Instruments Smoke Alarm MP117 User Manual

MODEL MP117, MP117L  
MODEL MP118, MP118L  
SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.  
SMOKE & FIRE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE  
AND ALARM ORIGINATION FEATURE  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  
Table of Contents:  
Page #  
Smoke Alarm Limitations and Functions ................................. 2  
Recommended Location of Alarms......................................... 3  
Avoid These Locations ........................................................... 4  
Early Warning ......................................................................... 4  
Installation Instructions ........................................................... 4  
Electrical Shock Hazard ......................................................... 4  
Locking/Tamper Feature......................................................... 4  
Wiring Instructions .................................................................. 5  
Operation, Testing & Maintenance .......................................... 6  
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QUICK FIND Alarm Originating Feature & Reset .................. 6  
Cautions/Warnings ................................................................. 7  
Backup Battery Replacement ................................................. 7  
Develop and Practice a Plan of Escape.................................. 8  
Operational Summary............................................................. 9  
Warranty .................................................................Back Cover  
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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. If a hall is more than 40 feet (12 meters)  
long, install a smoke alarm at each end.  
• Locate additional smoke alarms to protect any stairway as stairways act like chimneys for  
smoke and heat.  
• 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.  
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AVOID THESE LOCATIONS  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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 120 VAC POWER AND A  
GOOD 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.  
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: CAUTION!! READ CAREFULLY.  
Installation of this alarm must conform to the electrical codes in your area; Article 760 of the  
National Electrical Code, NFPA 72, 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA): OTFDC  
(CABO), and any other local or building codes that may apply. Wiring and installation must  
be performed by a licensed electrician. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in injury  
or property damage.  
This alarm must be powered by a 24-hour, 120VAC 60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be  
turned off by a switch, dimmer or ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure to connect this  
alarm to a 24-hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant protection.  
IMPORTANT: Do not subject this smoke alarm to megger, high voltage or high-pot tests.  
Remove the smoke alarm(s) before high-potting tests occur on the circuit or system.  
(Ref. Section 550-17, National Electric Code, 2002 Edition).  
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD  
Turn off power to the area where you will install this alarm at the circuit breaker or fuse box  
before beginning installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may result in  
serious electrical shock, injury or death.  
CAUTION: THIS SMOKE ALARM IS SEALED. THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE!  
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 in the direction indicated by the "TWISTTO REMOVE" arrow on the side of the  
alarm base.  
OPTIONAL TAMPER RESISTANT FEATURES: There are two separate tamper resistant locking  
features provided for this model. Activating one or both of these features deters someone from  
removing the smoke alarm from the mounting bracket or removing the battery from the alarm. The  
breakaway locking pins are clearly marked and molded into the mounting bracket. Refer to the  
diagram on the next page.  
TO ACTIVATE THE LOCKING FEATURES: Do not activate the locking features 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.  
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ALARM/BRACKET  
LOCKING PIN  
BATTERY LOCKING PIN  
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 remove the smoke alarm or replace the battery.  
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS:  
1. a. The appropriate power supply is 120 Volt single phase power supplied from a non-switchable  
circuit NOT protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter.  
b. Turn off AC power to the circuit before wiring the smoke alarm.  
c. There are three pigtail wires (black, white and yellow) coming from the AC QUICK  
CONNECTOR. The proper wire connection is as follows:  
WIRES FROM QUICK CONNECTORCONNECT TO  
BLACK  
WHITE  
YELLOW  
"HOT" side of AC line  
"NEUTRAL" side of AC line  
Interconnect wires of other smoke alarms  
DO NOT TAMPER WITH WIRES WHEN POWER IS ON!  
For alarms that are used as single smoke alarms, do not connect the yellow wire to anything.  
Insulate this wire (tape it) in place to make certain the yellow wire cannot contact any metal parts.  
IInterconnected alarms can provide earlier warning of fire than stand-alone alarms, especially  
if a fire starts in a remote area of the dwelling. When alarms are interconnected, all alarms  
will sound when one alarm first goes into alarm. This alarm may be interconnected with a  
total of not more than 24 interconnected devices, i.e., as many as 11 other USI ELECTRIC or  
UNIVERSAL model smoke alarms or combination smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms;  
6 other initiating smoke alarms which may be a combination of USI ELECTRIC or UNIVERSAL  
CO Alarms and Heat Alarms; and six other non-initiating devices such as USI ELECTRIC  
Relay Modules. Compatible models include: 2995, 5304, MI100, MI106, MDS101, MDS107,  
MDS211, 2985, 5303, MI200, MI210 USI-1103, USI-1203, USI-1204, USI-1208 (Part #USI-1209),  
USI-1213, USI-3204, USI-7385, USI-7390, USI-7485, USI-7490, USI-7795, USI-2430, USI-960,  
SS-785, SS-790, SS-795, SS-2795, SS-2895, CD-9385, CD-9390, CD-9485, CD-9490, CD-9795,  
HD-130, RM-100.  
Interconnected CO alarms or CO alarm circuit of combination smoke and CO alarms will only  
respond if a CO alarm / event initiates the alarm. All other alarms remain silent.  
Interconnected smoke alarms, heat alarms and relay modules will only respond if a smoke  
alarm / event or heat alarm / event initiates the alarm. All CO alarms remain silent.  
Note that smoke alarms without battery backup will not respond during an AC power failure.  
NOTE: Relay Modules/USI-960 will not respond if a CO alarm / event initiates the alarm.  
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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 standard household wire (18 gauge or larger,  
rated at least 300V, as required by local codes) available at all electrical supply/hardware  
stores.  
The wiring to be used shall be in accordance with the provisions ofArticles 210 and 300.3(B)  
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70. In addition, the resistance of the interconnecting  
wiring shall be a maximum of 10 Ohms.  
2. Attach the mounting bracket to the electrical junction box.  
3. To activate 9 volt battery and alarm, hold the QUICK DRAW(R) battery drawer closed, pull and  
remove the PULL-TAB. Confirm that the entire PULL-TAB has been completely removed. Discard  
PULL-TAB.  
4. Plug the AC QUICK CONNECTOR into the alarm base. Push and twist the alarm clockwise  
onto the mounting bracket.  
5. See "OPTIONAL TAMPER RESISTANT FEATURES" and "TO ACTIVATE THE LOCKING  
FEATURES" instructions on Page 4.  
6. Turn on AC power and check the LED's for proper operation. The green LED should be on to  
indicate AC power. The red LED blinks on once approx. every 40 seconds to indicate proper  
operation.  
OPERATION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE  
OPERATION: The smoke alarm is operating once the AC power is connected and turned on (the  
battery must also be installed). 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 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.  
LOCAL ORIGINATING ALARM CONDITION: The red LED blinks on approx. every 2 seconds and  
the alarm emits a loud, pulsating alarm sound.  
NON-ORIGINATING ALARM CONDITION: The red LED is off and the alarm emits a loud, pulsating  
alarm.  
GREEN LED: The green LED is on whenever AC power is turned on.  
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 on Page 7.  
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® Alarm Origination Feature allows the user to identify  
the initiating alarm smoke alarms in an interconnected alarm system. If an interconnected alarm  
system is initiated by one of the alarms, when the alarm system exits alarm condition, the user can  
identify the initiating alarm by:  
a.  
b.  
c.  
Pressing and releasing the test button on any alarm in the system.  
Interconnected alarms will sound and then stop.  
The originating smoke alarm will continue to sound 60 seconds to allow ample time to quickly  
find originating alarm.  
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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.  
TROUBLE/SERVICE ALARM: If the smoke alarm beeps 3 times approx. every 40 seconds after  
the red LED flashes and cannot be restored to normal operation, the smoke alarm should be  
replaced.immediately.  
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 feature. When it is time  
to replace your alarm, which is after approximately 10 years of operation from initial power up, the  
alarm will sound 1 beep approx. every 60 seconds and the red LED will blink on once approx. every  
40-45 seconds. The green LED stays on. The alarm should be replaced immediately.  
The end-of-service life signal can be silenced for approximately 6 hours. To perform this function,  
press and release the test button. The alarm will sound for approximately 60 seconds while it resets.  
After the reset function is completed, the alarm will be silent for approximately 6 hours. The end-of-  
service life signal will activate after the silence period.  
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).  
(UTHA) Sensitivity Indicating Means  
The sensitivity indicating means for this Smoke and FireAlarm is the use of the analyzer for Smoke  
Detectors Model 501-A or 501-A/Bat Aerosol Generator Manufactured by Gemini Scientific Corp.,  
1122-B Aster Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086.  
The Equivalent UL 268 Light obscuration %/Ft as measured by this instrument must be within the  
obscuration listed on the back of this alarm.  
(UTHA) Go/No-Go Field Test  
The Go/No-Go test for this smoke and fire alarm is to use one of the following UL listed can-type aerosol  
smoke alarm testers. The instructions for use are printed on the canister. Home Safeguard, Model 25S.  
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 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.  
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.  
(UTHA) MAINTENANCE:  
The smoke alarm is virtually maintenance free. However, under dusty conditions, a vacuum hose  
may be used to clear the sensing chamber of dust.  
Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month to remove dust, dirt, insects or debris. Always turn  
off power to smoke alarm before cleaning. 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.  
BACKUP BATTERY REPLACEMENT  
Disconnect AC power before changing battery. Shock hazard exists if AC power is miswired.  
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 an Alkaline type (Energizer #522, Duracell #MN1604), or Lithium type (Ultralife  
U9VL-J or Ultralife U9VL-J-P) from your local retailer.  
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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 or Ultralife  
U9VL-J-P).  
OPTIONAL BATTERY DRAWER TAMPER LOCKING PIN: To make your battery drawer tamper  
resistant, a locking pin has been provided (breakaway part on mounting bracket).  
NOTE: If this feature has been activated, you will need to deactivate it by removing the battery  
drawer tamper pin located at side of battery drawer. Refer to Page 5.  
Pull the QUICK DRAW(R) 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  
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  
emergency. You may not be able to reach your children. It is important they know what to do!  
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS  
o
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.  
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:  
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-- 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."  
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY  
CONDITION OF ALARM AUDIBLE & VISUAL SIGNALS BEFORE SOLUTION / RECOMMENDATION  
HORN  
Silent  
RED LED  
GREEN LED  
SOLUTION / RECOMMENDATION  
AC Power is present. DC Power is present.  
Blinks On once  
approx every  
40-45 seconds  
Stays On  
Silent  
Blinks On once  
approx every  
40-45 seconds  
Off  
AC Power is not present and alarm is receiving DC  
Power. Check the breaker or fuse box for power. If the  
breaker or fuse box looks normal, call a licensed  
electrician for assistance.  
Press and hold the smoke alarm Test/Silence button  
for at least 5 seconds. If still no alarm, turn offAC Power  
at the circuit breaker or fuse box and disconnect the  
alarm from the mounting bracket and make sure the  
connector plug is securely attached on units that did  
not alarm. If still no alarm, have a licensed electrician  
check to see if the yellow wire is connected to the neutral  
wire.  
Horn does not  
sound when other  
alarms are active  
or horn does not  
sound when  
inter-connected  
alarm's test  
button is pressed  
Blinks On once  
approx every  
40-45 seconds  
Stays On  
or Off  
3 Beeps,  
2 second pause,  
Repeat  
Blinks On  
approx every  
2 seconds  
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.  
Stays On  
Stays On  
3 Beeps,  
2 second pause,  
Repeat  
Off  
Non-originating Smoke Alarm -Another interconnected  
smoke alarm has sensed smoke, causing all  
interconnected units to sound.  
3 Beeps,  
2 second pause,  
Repeat  
Blinks On  
approx every  
2 seconds  
Stays On  
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.  
3 Beeps,  
2 second pause,  
Repeat  
Blinks On  
approx every  
2 seconds  
Stays On  
Stays On  
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 approx 8-12  
minutes.  
QUICK FIND® Alarm Origination - In an interconnected  
system, it is difficult to determine which alarm initiated  
the alarms to sound. The QUICK FIND® feature will  
allow you to immediately locate the originating alarm  
(once the alarms have stopped sounding). To initiate  
QUICK FIND®, press the Test/Silence button on any  
alarm; and, after releasing the button, the originating  
alarm will continue to sound for approx 60 seconds.  
Reset the originating alarm. NOTE: In a non-  
interconnected installation, it is necessary to test each  
alarm to determine the originating alarm.  
Blinks On once  
approx every  
Silent  
(alarmed  
previously)  
40-45 seconds  
(normal operation  
mode) or Blinks on  
once approx every  
10 seconds  
(silence mode)  
Silent  
Stays On  
To Reset the Alarm - Hold the Test/Silence button for 10  
seconds. This will clear alarm origination and clear  
Silence mode. Reset after each smoke alarm event.  
Blinks On once  
approx every  
40-45 seconds  
(normal operation  
mode) or Blinks on  
once approx every  
10 seconds  
(silence mode)  
1 Chirp approx  
every 40 seconds  
Blinks On once  
approx every  
40-45 seconds  
Stays On  
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).  
Trouble/Service Alarm. Replace Alarm.  
Blinks On once  
approx every  
40-45 seconds  
Stays On  
Stays On  
3 Chirps approx  
every 40 seconds  
after LED flashes  
1 Beep  
approx every  
60 seconds  
Blinks On once  
approx every  
40-45 seconds  
End-of-Service Life alarm. The alarm should be  
replaced immediately.  
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TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
MODELS MP117, MP118  
MODELS MP117L, MP118L  
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 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. This warranty expires upon end-of-service life signal.  
*DISCLAIMER: WARRANTY IS NOT A PERFORMANCE CLAIM.  
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11407 Cronhill Drive, Suite A  
Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 USA  
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