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10. Battery Replacement
Alarm Removal
To replace the battery, remove the alarm from the trim ring by rotating
the alarm in the direction of the
“OFF”
arrow on the cover (See
section 6,
Figure 4B
). To disconnect the AC power harness, squeeze
the locking arms on the sides of the Quick Connector while pulling
the connector away from the bottom of the alarm (See Section 6,
Figure 4A
).
Battery Installation and Replacement:
To replace or install the battery you must first remove the alarm from
the trim ring by following the ALARM REMOVAL instructions at the
beginning of this section. After the alarm has been removed you can
open the battery door and install or replace the battery. Install the
battery to the battery terminal clip of the heat alarm. When installing
the battery, press the battery lever down into the battery compartment
and install the battery. (See
Figure 5
).
CAUTION ! If the battery compartment is closed without
a battery, the red battery tamper will prevent the heat alarm
from attaching to the trim ring.
USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9VOLT BATTERIES FOR HEAT
ALARM REPLACEMENT:
Alkaline type: ENERGIZER 522; DURACELL MN1604 or MX1604
Lithium type: ULTRALIFE U9VL-J
NOTE: REGULAR WEEKLY TESTING IS RECOMMENDED
WARNING! Use only the batteries specified. Use of
different batteries may have a detrimental effect on the alarm.
Exposure to temperature extremes and / or high humidity may
reduce battery life.
Battery door
Battery door
FIGURE 5