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LED Power/Alarm Indicator
The visual LED indicates the following:
Special Features of Model CC and CEC
Alarm Control
™
(Quick-Quiet) (Models CC and CEC only)
When activated, Alarm Control
™
(Quick-Quiet) quiets unwanted alarms for a maximum of 15 minutes.
Always check that the smoke alarm has activated in a false alarm situation. Be sure a real fire emergency
does not exist.
To use the Alarm Control
™
(Quick-Quiet) feature:
Press and release the test button during an unwanted alarm. The alarm should stop within ten seconds.
The LED will flash about once every 10 seconds. This means the smoke alarm is in Alarm Control
™
(Quick-
Quiet) mode. Just before returning to normal operation, the smoke alarm will sound two short beeps.
This signals the end of Alarm Control
™
(Quick-Quiet).
If the smoke alarm does not go into Alarm Control
™
(Quick-Quiet) and continues to sound its loud alarm
horn, the smoke is very heavy. This is possibly a dangerous situation—-take emergency action immediately.
Safety Light (Model CEC only)
Model CEC features a safety light. This light turns on when the smoke alarm sounds. The safety light is a
miniature lamp which will last up to 15 hours of continuous operation. Its purpose is to assist in provid-
ing light in the escape route during a fire.
If the safety light does not turn on when the smoke alarm is tested, check the batteries. Replace the
batteries if necessary.
IMPORTANT: Smoke alarms with the safety light require two (2) AA batteries to operate the safety light.
These batteries are in addition to the 9-volt battery used to operate the smoke alarm.
Battery Replacement
Replace battery at least once a year or immediately when the low battery signal (a chirp) sounds once a
minute. Use only the following batteries as replacements in this smoke alarm: Eveready 216, 522, 1222,
or Duracell MN 1604. Long Life Lithium replacement battery is Ultralife U9VL-J.
NOTE: For Model CEC, replace safety light batteries with two AA size batteries. Replace all batteries at
the same time.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE OF BATTERY, EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS
MANUAL. DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
1. Turn smoke alarm counter-clockwise to detach from mounting plate.
2. From back of smoke alarm, lift tab to open battery pocket door (Models CB and CC only). Remove bat-
tery from pocket. Disconnect and discard drained battery from battery connector.
3. Connect a fresh, 9-volt battery to connector. The battery will fit only one way. Be sure battery connec-
tor is securely attached to battery terminals.
NOTE: For Model CEC, replace safety light batteries with two AA size batteries. Replace all batteries at the
same time.
4. Push test button for at least five (5) seconds. The alarm horn should sound. This means the battery is
connected properly.
5. Place battery into battery pocket. Close battery pocket door.
Push down until it snaps into place
.
6. Reattach smoke alarm to mounting plate. To do so, turn smoke alarm clockwise until it snaps into
mounting plate.
7. Test smoke alarm using test button as described on page 4,
Testing Your Smoke Alarm
.
Maintenance and Cleaning
In addition to weekly testing, this smoke alarm requires yearly battery replacement, and periodic cleaning
to remove dust, dirt, and debris. Long Life Lithium model battery will last for the life of the alarm (approx-
imately ten years).
Cleaning
Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month to remove dust, dirt, or debris as follows:
• Using the wand attachment of a vacuum cleaner, vacuum all sides and cover of smoke alarm. Be sure
all the vents are free of debris.
• If necessary, remove battery and use a damp cloth to clean smoke alarm cover.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to remove the cover or clean inside the smoke alarm. THIS WILL VOID
YOUR WARRANTY.
Repair
DO NOT attempt to repair this smoke alarm. Doing so will void your warranty.
If smoke alarm is not operating properly, see
Troubleshooting
. If you cannot solve the problem, and if
the detector is still under warranty, return smoke alarm to Maple Chase Company. Pack it in a well-
padded carton, shipping prepaid, to:
Maple Chase Company
2820 Thatcher Road
Downers Grove, IL 60515
If the smoke alarm is no longer under warranty, replace the smoke alarm immediately with a comparable
Firex
®
brand smoke alarm.
WARNING
!
Blinks once a minute
Normal operation–smoke alarm is receiving battery power
Blinks once a second
Smoke is detected; audible alarm will simultaneously sound
Models CC and CEC:
Blinks once every 10 seconds
Alarm Control
™
(Quick-Quiet) is actively quieting an
unwanted alarm
CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!
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