Battery error message
A battery error message is triggered when
the device starts using its energy reserve.
With the battery error message, a sim-
ple tone will sound ever y 90 seconds
(see chapter 12 "Alarm and alert tones"
on page 57). Proceed as follows:
(1) Press testing/stop button to turn
off the battery error message for
24 hours.
(2) Replace the device.
Contamination message
A contamination message is triggered when
the readjustment of the detection electron-
ics is no longer possible due to heavy soiling.
With the contamination message, a dou-
ble tone will sound every 90 seconds
(see chapter 12 "Alarm and alert tones"
on page 57). Proceed as follows:
(1) Press testing/stop button to turn
off the contamination message for
24 hours.
(2) Replace the device.
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Operating Manual: PX-1 - Smoke Alarm Device
Alarm without cause of fire
An alarm without fire is triggered under
the following circumstances:
Regular development of dust
•
in residential areas that are
promoted by textiles (e.g., carpets,
clothing, blankets and pillows)
Pollen, construction,
•
grinding or fine dust
Insects or micro-organisms
•
that have overcome the insect
barriers of the device
Strong cooking, water and/or
•
frying fumes and room, fragrance
and insect repellent sprays
Extreme temperature fluctuations
•
or very strong electromagnetic
radiation in close proximity
influence the device
Cigarette smoke only triggers
an alarm when it is in
the immediate vicinity and
in higher concentration.
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