Universal Security Instruments 5304 Troubleshooting Guide

MODELS 5304, 5304L, 2995, 2995L

OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

CONDITION OF ALARM AUDIBLE & VISUAL SIGNALS BEFORE SOLUTION / RECOMMENDATION

HORN RED LED GREEN LED

Silent

Silent

Blinks On once

approx every

40-45 seconds

Blinks On once approx every

40-45 seconds

Stays On

Off

SOLUTION / RECOMMENDATION

AC Power is present. DC Power is present.

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.

Horn does not

sound when other alarms are active

or horn does not sound when

inter-connected alarm's test

button is pressed

3 Beeps,

2 second pause,

Repeat

3 Beeps,

2 second pause,

Repeat

3 Beeps,

2 second pause,

Repeat

3 Beeps,

2 second pause,

Repeat

Silent

(alarmed

previously)

Blinks On once

approx every

40-45 seconds

Blinks On

approx every

2 seconds

Off

Blinks On

approx every

2 seconds

Blinks On

approx every

2 seconds

Blinks On once

approx every

40-45 seconds

(normal operation

mode) or Blinks on once approx every

10 seconds

(silence mode)

Stays On

or Off

Stays On

Stays On

Stays On Nuisance Alarm - If there is no hazard present, verify the alarm is mounted in the correct location

Stays On

Stays On

Press and hold the smoke alarm Test/Silence button for at least 5 seconds. If still no alarm, turn off
AC 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.

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.

Non-originating Smoke Alarm - Another interconnected smoke alarm has sensed smoke, causing
all interconnected units to sound.

(see User's Manual, "AVOID THESE LOCATIONS" section). Reset alarm as instructed below.

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 initiated the alarms to sound. The
locate the originating alarm (once the alarms have stopped sounding). To initiate
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 non­interconnected installation, it is necessary to test each alarm to determine the originating alarm.

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Alarm Origination - In an interconnected system, it is difficult to determine which

QUICK FIND

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feature will allow you to immediately

QUICK FIND

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,

Silent

1 Chirp

approx every

40 seconds

Blinks On once

approx every

40-45 seconds

(normal operation

mode) or Blinks on once approx every

10 seconds

(silence mode)

Blinks On once

approx every

40-45 seconds

THIS PRODUCT IS LISTED TO UL ST ANDARD FOR SAFETY,

UL217 BY UNDERWRITERS LABORA TORIES, INC.

Stays On To Reset the Alarm - Hold the Test/Silence button for approx. 10 seconds. This will clear alarm

Stays On Low Battery - Check to make sure the battery activation pull tab has been completely removed,

origination. Reset after each smoke alarm event.

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).

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