Test the smoke alarm

Modified on Tue, 24 Apr, 2018 at 10:04 AM

After installation, and at least once per quarter, testall of your alarms to ensure they are operating correctly and are within range of each other.

It is recommended to check visually every week if the LED ashes correctly (every 48sec.)

Procedure

Press the test button on any alarm for at least 6.5 seconds (count 2 sets of 3 sound sweeps). This will send out a test signal from the alarm; all other connected alarms should receive the signal within a short time. The alarms will emit a short beep and the LED will ash every 8 seconds for 2 minutes.

NOTE: Test signal will send a reduced RF signal in order to make sure it will work in normal condition.You will see the ThuisVeilig app that the test was successful one receives a push notification if notifications is on.

When the test signal is sent out, the alarms will respond in two ways:

A single beep every 8 seconds indicates that the alarms are connected and functioning.
Three short beeps every 8 seconds indicates a smoke sensor fault. The alarm should be cleaned by running the vacuum (on a low setting) around the smoke alarm chamber and tested again.

If required this indication can be stopped early on each alarm by a short press of the test button.

NOTE: Test signal will send a reduced RF signal inorder to make sure it will work in normal condition.