First Alert Smoke Detector Blinking Red Light

Learn about non emergency light patterns of common first alert models.

First alert smoke detector blinking red light. Thus smoke detector blinking red is not the alert but the beep is the alarming sign. Mon fri 7am 7pm cst sat sun 8am 6pm. What do beeps or chirps on my alarm mean. This is the power indicator light.

To find the initiating unit you must look for the alarm with a fast blinking light while the alarms are sounding. Some alarms have a red or green light that blinks every few minutes while other models blink rapidly or shine a solid light. In the six decades since we have continued to create innovative products from the first residential smoke alarm to the first battery operated carbon monoxide alarm. During a smoke or co event it is often difficult to pinpoint the initiating unit in a home with many interconnected alarms.

With that said a red light will flash all the time if it s operating correctly but only about once or twice every minute or so. Request a combination or key. How to stop false or nuisance smoke alarms. Red or green light on alarm.

Learn more how to replace 9v batteries in smoke or co alarms. First alert began in 1958 when three friends set out to create a commercial smoke alarm. Learn more what do first alert smoke or co alarms sound like. If it s blinking more frequently than that it probably means that it s functioning in hush mode which means the alarm was silenced for a particular reason.

This alarming sign is actually come out from the comparator. If you are installing the smoke alarm for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the end user. First alert support. The light isn t a cause for concern unless the alarm is also beeping or chirping.

First alert and brk alarms have a power indicator light to show you that your alarm is receiving power. Models 9120 printed in mexico 9120b m08 0134 003 k1 04 07 all first alert and brk smoke alarms conform to regulatory. Red or green light on alarm. This user s manual contains important information about your smoke alarm s operation.

Led light indicators on first alert alarms. The output of the comparator is the input of the microcontroller circuit where the microcontroller functions as an output controller. Give us a call. Give us a call.

Alarm chirps with new battery. Troubleshoot smoke alarm chirping. If your detector or alarm has a blinking or steady light with no audible alarm sound this typically indicates that the unit is receiving power.