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4. Wait at least 20 seconds to ensure proper power-down sequence.
5. Remove the detector cover by turning counter-clockwise.
6. Vacuum the cover or use canned air to remove any dust or debris.
7. Remove the top half of the screen/sensing chamber by lifting straight up.
8. Vacuum or use canned air to remove any dust or particles that are present on all
chamber sections.
9. Replace the top half of the screen/sensing chamber by aligning the arrow on the
screen/sensing chamber with the arrow on the housing. Press down firmly until the
screen/sensing chamber is fully seated.
10. Replace the detector cover by placing it over the screen/sensing chamber and turning it
clockwise until it snaps into place.
11. Reinstall the battery into the battery compartment noting proper orientation. The red and
green LEDs will flash once every 5 seconds for approximately 20 seconds until the
power-up cycle is complete.
12. Reinstall the detector housing onto the base.
13. Test the smoke detector. Please refer to Testing the Smoke Detector below.
14. Remove your system from Test mode. Please refer to the
IMPORTANT
: If this procedure is not followed exactly, the detector may indicate a
maintenance trouble after the power-up sequence is complete. If this happens, remove the
battery for 20 seconds and then reinstall.
Caring for the Heat Detector
The Heat Detector is used in areas where a smoke detector may not be feasible, such as a
kitchen, basement, attic or smoking area. The ambient temperature where the Heat Detector is
located should not exceed 100
o
for an extended period of time.
