Fit the base to the alarm by inserting the two hooks
on the base plate into the corresponding slots on
the back of the alarm. Lock in place by rotating
— 11 — — 13 — — 15 — — 17 —
— 18 —— 16 —— 14 —— 12 —— 10 —
5.5 Take the 9V battery out of the battery compartment,
remove the insulation film from the battery, connect
the battery to battery buckle and insert back into the
battery compartment. Note: The red ON/OFF lever
(refer picture) must be carefully folded inwards into
the battery compartment (the battery will hold in
place) when installing the battery. The unit will not
Depress the Test/Hush button. The red indicator
light will flash and the alarm will sound. This means
the detector is working properly. At the same time
the detector will enter low sensitivity detecting
status, automatically resuming normal detecting
status approx 10 minutes later.
13. LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
The alarm features a False Alarm Control that, when
activated, silences unwanted alarms for up to 10 minutes.
To use the False Alarm Control:
Press and release the test button during an unwanted
alarm to silence the alarm horn. This means the smoke
alarm is in False Alarm Control.
If the smoke alarm does not go into False Alarm Control
and continues to sound its loud alarm horn or if it initially
goes into False Alarm Control then resounds the alarm,
the smoke is too heavy and could be a possibly
dangerous situation — take emergency action.
If the smoke alarm sounds its alarm horn, and you have
not pushed the test button, it is warning of a dangerous
situation. Your immediate response is necessary. To
prepare for such occurrences, develop family escape
plans, discuss them with ALL household members, and
10.1 Expose everyone to the sound of a smoke alarm
and explain what the sound means.
10.2 Determine TWO exits from each room and an
escape route to the outside from each exit.
10.3 Teach all household membe
and use an alternate exit if the door is hot.
INSTRUCT THEM NOT TO OPEN THE DOOR IF
10.4 Teach household members to crawl along the floor
to stay below dangerous smoke, fumes, and gases.
10.5 Determine a safe meeting place for all members
Test each smoke alarm to be sure it is installed
correctly and operating properly.
● The test button accurately tests all functions. DO
NOT use an open flame to test this smoke alarm.
You may ignite and damage the smoke alarm or
● Test smoke alarms weekly and upon returning from
vacation or when no one has been in the household
● Stand at arm's length from the smoke alarm when
testing. The alarm horn is loud to alert you to an
8.1 Press and release the test button to test the alarm.
The alarm will sound loud short beeps. The alarm
may stop sounding once the test button is released.
8.2 If smoke alarm does not sound, check whether the
alarm is properly attached to the mounting bracket.
REPLACE THE BATTERY IF THE TEST FUNCTION
DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY AFTER FOLLOW-
ING THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED ABOVE.
DANGER: If alarm horn sounds and the smoke alarm
is not being tested, the smoke alarm is sensing
THE SOUND OF THE ALARM HORN REQUIRES YOUR
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND ACTION.
8. TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM
11.1 Don't panic; stay calm.
11.2 Leave the building as quickly as possible. Touch
doors to feel if they are hot before opening them.
Use an alternate exit if necessary. Crawl along the
floor and DO NOT stop to collect anything.
11.3 Meet at a pre-arranged meeting place outside the
11.4 Call the fire department from OUTSIDE the building.
11.5 DO NOT GO BACK INSIDE A BURNING
BUILDING. Wait for the fire department to arrive.
NOTE: These guidelines will assist you in the event of
However, to reduce the chance that fires will start,
practice fire safety rules and prevent hazardous
6. LED INDICATORS AND HORN PATTERNS
Smoke Alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths
resulting from home fires worldwide. However, like any
warning device, Smoke Alarms can only work if they are
properly located, installed, maintained, and if smoke
reaches the Alarms. They are not foolproof.
13.1 Smoke alarms may not waken all individuals.
Practice the escape plan at least twice a year,
making sure that everyone is involved – from kids to
grandparents. Allow children to master fire escape
planning and practice before holding a fire drill at
night when they are sleeping. If children or others
do not readily waken to the sound of the smoke
if there are infants or family members with
mobility limitations, make sure that someone is
assigned to assist them in fire drill and in the event
11. WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A FIRE
1. Please check battery is inserted.
Test by depressing test button.
2. Battery flat - replace battery.
Battery is low – REPLACE BATTERY
1. Clean smoke alarm. See Section 9
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING.
2. Move smoke alarm to a new
location. See Section 3 WHERE
5.8 Low sensitivity detection (silent mode)
a) When the Hush button is depressed the smoke
alarm will enter low sensitivity status. The smoke
alarm will remain in silent mode for 10 minutes
before returning to normal operation, unless the
smoke concentration increases whereby the alarm
b) Depressing the Hush button again cancels low
sensitivity mode. The smoke alarm will then return
to normal detection status.
Note: After cancelling low sensitivity mode, if there is still
some residual smoke, the alarm will continue to
Newfield Group, NZ warrants to the original consumer
purchaser each new smoke alarm to be free from defects
in material and workmanship under normal use and
service for a period of ten years from the date of
This warranty does not cover damage resulting from
accident, misuse or abuse or lack of reasonable care of
the product. This warranty is in lieu of all other expre
warranties, obligations or liabilities.
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
LIMITED TO A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS FOR THE
SMOKE ALARM FROM PURCHASE DATE.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not
IN NO CASE SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
REACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER, EVEN IF THE
LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY ITS NEGLIGENCE
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other legal rights which vary from country
of an emergency. It is recommended that you hold
a fire drill while family members are sleeping in
order to determine their response to the sound of
the smoke alarm while sleeping, and to determine
whether they may need assistance in the event of
13.2 Smoke alarms cannot work without power.
Battery operated units cannot work if the batteries
are missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong
type of batteries are used, or if the batteries are not
installed correctly. AC units cannot work if the AC
power is cut off for any reason (open fuse or circuit
breaker, failure along a power line or at a power
station, electrical fire that burns the electrical wires,
etc.). If you are concerned about the limitations of
battery or AC power, install both types of units.
13.3 Smoke alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke
does not reach the alarms.
Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls, on roofs, or
on the other side of closed doors may not reach the
sensing chamber and set off the alarm.That is why
one unit should be installed inside each bedroom
or sleeping area — especially if bedroom or
sleeping area doors are closed at night — and in
the hallway between them.
13.4 Smoke alarms may not detect fire on another
floor or area of the dwelling. For example, a
stand-alone unit on the second floor may not detect
smoke from a basement fire until the fire spreads.
This may not give you enough time to escape
safely. That is why recommended minimum
protection is at least one unit in every sleeping area
and every bedroom on every level of your dwelling.
Even with a unit on every floor, stand-alone units
may not provide as much protection as intercon-
nected units, especially if the fire starts in a remote
area. Some safety experts recommend installing
interconnected AC powered units with battery
back-up (see “About Smoke Alarms”) or profession-
al fire detection systems, so if one unit senses
smoke, all units alarm. Interconnected units may
provide earlier warning than stand-alone units since
all units alarm when one detects smoke.
13.5 Smoke alarms may not be heard.
Though the alarm horn in this unit meets or
exceeds current standards, it may not be heard if:
1) the unit is located outside a closed or partially
closed door, 2) residents recently consumed
alcohol or drugs, 3) the alarm is drowned out by
noise from stereo, TV, traffic, air conditioner or
other appliances, 4) residents are hearing impaired
or sound sleepers. Special purpose units, like those
with visual and audible alarms, should be installed
for hearing impaired residents.
13.6 Smoke alarms may not have time to alarm
before the fire itself causes damage, injury, or
death, since smoke from some fires may not
reach the unit immediately. Examples of this
include persons smoking in bed, children
playing with matches, or fires caused by violent
explosions resulting from escaping gas.
13.7 Smoke alarms are not foolproof.
Like any electronic device, smoke alarms are made
of components that can wear out or fail at any time.
You must test the unit weekly to ensure your
continued protection. Smoke alarms cannot prevent
or extinguish fires. They are not a substitute for
property or life insurance.
13.8 Smoke alarms have a limited life.
The unit should be replaced immediately if it is not
operating properly. You should always replace a
smoke alarm after 10 years from date of purchase.
Write the purchase date on the space provided on
This unit has been designed to be as maintenance-free
as possible, but there are a few simple things you must
do to keep it working properly:
9.1 Test it at least once a week.
9.2 Clean the smoke alarm monthly; gently vacuum the
outside of the smoke alarm using your household
vacuum's soft brush attachment, concentrating on
the open gap under the lip of the alarm.
9. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
9.3 If the smoke alarm becomes contaminated by
excessive dirt, dust and/or grime, and cannot be
cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace the unit
9.4 Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted
alarms. See Section 4 LOCATIONS TO AVOID for
9.5 When the battery power becomes low, the smoke
alarm will beep every 45 seconds (the low battery
warning). You should replace the battery immedi-
ately to continue your protection.
Test the smoke alarm by depressing and holding
the Test Button until the alarm sounds.
Never use water, cleaners or solvents since they
