Maintaining the SK2
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Care@Home™ Smoke Detector User Guide
4.2.
Cleaning the SK2
To keep the SK2 in good working condition, clean it at least once a year.
To clean the SK2:
1.
Remove the SK2 from the mounting-base by turning the SK2 counter-clockwise until you hear a
click. The SK2 is freed from the bracket.
2.
Remove the batteries.
3.
Remove dust from the SK2:
a.
Vacuum the dust from the detection chamber.
b.
Use the soft brush attachment of the vacuum cleaner to remove dust and dirt from the
detection chamber.
Caution:
Never use water or cleaners to clean the SK2.
c.
Remove any dust on the SK2 components, especially in the battery compartments.
4.
Replace the batteries, observing the correct polarity.
5.
Align the SK2 slots with the bracket tabs and insert the bracket tabs into the SK2 slots.
6.
Turn the SK2 clockwise on the bracket until you hear a click.
7.
Test the SK2. Refer to 2.4 Testing the SK2 on page 13.
Battery
Compartments
