Customer Reviews For The USI Quick Change Battery-Operated Ionization Smoke and Fire Alarm

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Christine G

April 25, 2023

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Great Value on Smoke Alarms

Did a lot of research on smoke alarms and these do exactly what we need and are very reasonably priced. I will be ordering more very soon

Andrew L

March 14, 2022

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This Alarm is Cheap, But Great

Our smoke alarms in our house needed to be replaced, but there was no smoke alarm in our kitchen/foyer area, so I was able to get this alarm for cheap so I can install it later on. I do highly recommend this model of smoke alarms for new and/or replacement installations in your home.

FRANK SAHANAS

May 14, 2018

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EASY TO INSTALL

Joseph Magyar

January 12, 2017

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usi 976lr

Arrived quickly. easily installed hope we will not have to find out if they work

WHY DOES MY SMOKE ALARM 'CHIRP' APPROXIMATELY ONCE EVERY MINUTE?

The smoke alarm chirps to indicate a "low battery" condition, meaning the battery needs to be replaced. Battery powered smoke alarms will chirp a minimum of 30 days before the battery completely loses power.

AC powered smoke alarms with battery backup will chirp indefinitely assuming AC power is present; if battery power is low, or battery is removed; until a fresh battery is installed. Approved replacement batteries are listed on the back of each smoke alarm and in the user's manual.

Certain model smoke alarms with a silence button (designed to silence the alarm during a nuisance alarm) may chirp to indicate the smoke alarm is in the silence mode. The chirp will stop after approximately 8 minutes and the smoke alarm will return to its normal operation.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN THE RED LIGHT ON THE ALARM FLASHES APPROXIMATELY ONCE EVERY MINUTE?

The flashing red light gives a visual indication that the smoke detector is functioning properly. It also indicates a working battery is connected to the smoke alarm.

WHAT DOES THE CONTINUOUS GREEN LIGHT ON MY SMOKE ALARM INDICATE?

When a green light is present on your smoke detector, it means that AC power is currently operating the alarm.

THE GREEN LIGHT ON MY SMOKE ALARM HAS GONE OUT, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

If the green light on your smoke detector is not on, it means the AC power has been interrupted to the alarm. Check the circuit breaker and AC wiring to make sure power is still reaching the smoke alarm.

HOW CAN I TELL WHICH SMOKE ALARM IN A MULTI-STATION SYSTEM INITIATED THE ALARM?

When interconnected alarms are alarming, the smoke alarm which initiated the alarm, either by test button or sensing smoke, will flash the red LED light approximately once per second. The red LED light on the other non-initiated interconnected smoke detectors will not be lit but will sound the alarm.

HOW MANY SMOKE ALARMS OR DEVICES CAN INTERCONNECT AT ONE TIME?

The NFPA 72 standard states the interconnect limit is 12 smoke alarms and up to 6 other alarms (heat alarms or carbon monoxide detectors) for a total of 18 total alarms. With 18 alarms interconnected, up to an additional 6 relay modules may be interconnected (for a maximum of 24 devices).

If battery backup alarms and non-battery backup alarms and accessories are mixed in an interconnect system, all devices without battery backup WILL NOT operate during an AC power failure.

CAUTION: USI alarms and accessories should only be interconnected with other USI alarms and accessories. Connecting devices from another manufacturer to USI devices may result in nuisance alarms, failure to alarm, or damage to one or all of the devices in the interconnect system. All interconnected USI alarms should be powered by the same fuse or circuit breaker. Smoke alarms shall not receive their power from a circuit that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. Improper connection will result in damage to the alarm, failure to operate, or a shock hazard.

The USI 976LR Battery-Operated Ionization Smoke and Fire Alarm responds quickly to fast-flaming fires to protect your family against deadly threats in the home. This USI Smoke Detector is operated by a 9-volt super heavy-duty battery (included) and is suitable for installation in houses, apartments, dormitory rooms and mobile homes. Fast and easy to install with no wiring required, the smoke detector features a Quick Change battery feature to make installation simple and a battery guard to prevent alarm installation without a properly installed battery. This battery operated smoke alarm also features a single silence/test button to temporarily quiet a non-hazardous alarm, an audible low battery indicator that sounds for up to 30 days and a tamper resistant locking feature to prevent unauthorized removal.

This smoke and fire alarm is UL Listed, and Federal Housing Authority (FHA) approved to exceed industry standards. For maximum protection, install a USI Electric Smoke Detector inside every bedroom, outside every sleeping area and on all levels of the dwelling. The USI 976LR Battery-Operated Ionization Smoke and Fire Alarm comes with a 3 year limited warranty.

* California and New York Residents - Please note this alarm is not compliant with your State's 10 Year Sealed Battery Alarm Legislation Requirements.