Honeywell International Inc. 8DL5806-2 Manuale Utente

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The following procedure should be performed to determine strong radio path communication with 
the control, and again after installation is completed. THIS TEST SHOULD ALSO BE 
PERFORMED ON A REGULAR BASIS (AT LEAST WEEKLY) BY THE USER. 
1. Activate the wireless system's TEST 

mode via the keypad. 

2.  Depress and hold the smoke detector's 

TEST button. Within 20 seconds, the 
detector's horn will start to sound. The 
detector will begin to transmit alarm 
signals (about once every 4 seconds) 
within 6 seconds of the horn sounding. 

3. The wireless system's keypad should 

emit at least 3 audible sounds when the 
alarm transmission is received, and will 
display the transmitting detector's ID 
number. 

4. When satisfied that the keypad has 

received the test signal, release the TEST 
button. Within 10 seconds the 

 

 

 

detector's horn will stop. A few seconds 
later, the smoke detector’s ID number will 
be cleared from the keypad display. 

5.  If the keypad does not respond as noted, 

check battery connections and be sure 
batteries are fresh. If this is an initial 
installation, try moving the detector to 
another location that provides proper 
reception. Repeat test. 

 

NOTE: Be sure that the detector’s ID has 
been “enrolled” by the control during 
programming (see information on 
Programming on pages 1 and 2). 

6.  Turn off the system's TEST mode via the 

keypad (security code + OFF). 

With the system in the normal disarmed mode, temporarily detach the smoke detector from 
its mounting plate. The system’s keypad should display a CHECK message. If it does not, 
check that the magnet has been installed in the correct location next to the detector. Also, 
check that the wire tamper jumper in the detector has been cut. 

 

Pulses every 40 
seconds 

Silent 

Normal, functioning properly 

Pulses every 40 
seconds 

Beeps once every 40 
seconds 

Low battery or detector malfunction 

Rapid flashing 

On continuously 

Alarm, detecting smoke 

Two 9-volt alkaline batteries.  Use ADEMCO 464, 
Eveready 522, Duracell MN1604, or equivalent. 

Standby = flashing once every 40 seconds. 
Alarm = rapid flashing. 

Low-Battery Signal: 

One horn “chirp” every 40 seconds. 

Size: 

5-5/8" inch (14cm) diameter, 2-1/2" inch (6.4cm) high. 

 

Regular maintenance and inspection (at least annually) by the installer and frequent testing 
by the user are vital to continuous satisfactory operation of any alarm system. 

The installer should assume the responsibility of developing and offering a regular 
maintenance program to the user as well as acquainting the user with the proper operation 
and limitations of the alarm system and its component parts. Recommendations must be 
included for a specific program of frequent testing (at least weekly) to insure the system's 
proper operation at all times. 

 

While this smoke detector/transmitter is a highly reliable device that is part of an advanced 
wireless security system, it does not offer guaranteed protection against fire.  While smoke 
detectors have played a key role in reducing residential fire deaths, they may not activate or 
provide early warning for a variety of reasons in as many as 35% of all fires.  Some of the 
reasons smoke detectors used in alarm systems may not work are as follows: 
•  Smoke detectors will not work without power.  Battery-operated devices will not work 

without batteries, or if the batteries are not put in properly. 

•  Smoke detectors may have been improperly installed and positioned. Smoke detectors may 

not sense fires that start where smoke cannot reach the detectors, such as in chimneys, in 
walls, on the roof, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors also may not 
sense a fire on another level of a residence or building.  A second-floor detector, for 
example, may not sense a first-floor fire or basement fire.  In addition, smoke detectors 
have sensing limitations.  No smoke detector can sense every kind of fire every time.  In 
general, detectors may not always provide adequate warning about rapidly spreading fires 
caused by carelessness and safety hazards like smoking in bed, violent explosions, 
escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, children playing with matches, or 
arson.  Depending on the nature of the fire and/or location of the smoke detectors, the 
detector, even if it operates as anticipated, may not provide sufficient warning to allow all 
occupants to escape in time to prevent injury or death. 

•  Alarm signals sent by the wireless transmitter in this device may be blocked or reflected by 

metal before they reach the alarm receiver.  Even if the signal path has been recently 
checked during a weekly test, blockage can occur if a metal object is moved into the path. 

•  Alarm warning devices such as sirens, bells, or horns may not alert people or wake up 

sleepers if they are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors.  If warning 
devices are located on a different level of the residence from the bedrooms, then they are 
less likely to waken or alert people inside the bedrooms.  Even persons who are awake 
may not hear the warning if the alarm is muffled by noise from a stereo, radio, air 
conditioner, or other appliances, or by passing traffic.  Finally, alarm warning devices, 
however loud, may not warn hearing-impaired people or waken deep sleepers. 

•  This smoke detector/transmitter, like other electrical devices, is subject to component 

failure.  Even though this device is designed to last as long as 20 years, the electronic 
components in it could fail at any time.  We recommend that smoke detectors be replaced 
every 10 years as a precautionary measure against component failure. 

The most common cause of an alarm system not functioning when a fire occurs is inadequate 
maintenance.  The alarm system should be tested weekly to make sure all smoke detectors 
and their transmitters are working properly.  Detectors must be repaired or replaced when they 
do not function properly. 
Installing an alarm system may make the owner eligible for lower insurance rates, but an 
alarm system is not a substitute for insurance.  Homeowners, property owners, and renters 
should continue to act prudently in protecting themselves and continue to insure their lives 
and property. 
We continue to develop new and improved protection devices.  Users of alarm systems owe it 
to themselves and their loved ones to learn about these developments.