Cleaning the Alarm
The alarm should be cleaned at least once a year.
• To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting plate
as outlined in previous sections. You can clean the
alarm by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner
hose with a soft brush attachment. Blow or vacuum
around the perimeter of the alarm to remove dust and
dirt. The outside of the alarm can be wiped with a
damp cloth (do not use a wet cloth to avoid water
entering the unit).
• After cleaning, reinstall your alarm and test your alarm
by using the Test button. If cleaning does not restore
the alarm to normal operation, the alarm should be
replaced.
• Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and
interfere with the sensor’s ability to detect smoke.
Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside.
This action will void your warranty.
Replacing the Alarm
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Kidde
recommend replacing this alarm
ten years
from the date
code label (located on the back of the alarm).
M a i n t e n a n c e
M a i n t e n a n c e
14
13
Safety Light
Model
0918CA
NOTE: If the safety light appears dim during regular testing,
replace both batteries immediately.
Use only the following 9 volt batteries for powering the
safet light:
Alkaline Type
Energizer 522
Duracell MN1604 or MX1604
These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer.
The safety light has a 6.3 V 250mA fuse lamp with an
average life of 50 hours. If the safety light fails to operate
with a fresh alkaline battery, then replace the lamp.
To replace the lamp, remove the alarm from the mounting
bracket by rotating the alarm in the direction of the “OFF”
arrow on the cover (Image 3D, and
Alarm Tamper Resist
Feature
section if this feature has been activated).
Open the battery door and remove both batteries from the
unit. Grip the lamp holder handle with your thumb and
finger and pull out the lamp holder assembly. Slide the
old lamp out of the lamp holder and replace it with a new
lamp.
Replace with the correct lamp type:
Vanco #FTB 6
which is available at most radio/tv repair stores.
Reinstall the lamp holder. It will snap easily into the base.
Put working batteries back in the alarm and remount the
alarm on its mounting bracket.
CAUTION: Use only the lamp specified. Use of a different lamp
may have a detrimental effect on the smoke alarm or the safety
light operation.
NOTE: The safety light is not intended to satisfy the
requirements for approved illumination under various local
codes. Very thick and/or dense smoke may obscure the light.
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