Understanding how to manage your home’s smoke alarms is crucial for maintaining safety and ensuring they function correctly when needed. We often receive questions about how to identify whether an alarm is hardwired or wireless, and how to disarm them when necessary. In this blog post, we’ll provide clear answers to these common queries, helping you to easily identify your alarm type and safely manage its operation.
First: How to identify if your alarm is hardwired or wireless
Hardwired: There are two LED lights on the top of the unit. One light will be solid green, this indicates that the alarm is hardwired and working. The second LED flashes red every 48 seconds, which indicates normal operation.
Wireless: Has only one LED light on the top of the unit. The LED will flash red every 48 seconds, which indicates normal operation.
Second: How to disarm
When it comes to disarming your alarms, it is our general advice to not do this. Smoke Alarms are there to save lives and disarming is stopping them from doing their job. If you need to silence the alarm you can do so by pushing the Test/Hush button for 3 seconds
If you choose to disarm them you simply have too:
Wireless: Twist alarm anticlockwise ( this turns the alarm off) Hold the test/Hush button for 10 seconds to drain the residual battery
Hardwired:
R240: Slide the button on the side and hang the alarm open. Remove battery Hold the test/Hush button for 10 seconds to drain remaining battery. Leave Alarm hanging open
R240RC: Slide the button on the side and hang the alarm open. Slide battery to off position, hold the test/Hush button for 10 seconds to drain remaining battery. Leave Alarm hanging open.
By knowing how to identify your alarm type and understanding the correct procedures for disarming or silencing them, you can ensure your smoke alarms remain effective and reliable. Remember, these devices are vital for your safety, and keeping them in proper working condition is essential. If you have any further questions or need assistance with your alarms, feel free to reach out to us.
