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Maintenance
Battery Replacement
Models
i12040ACA
and
PE120CA
These alarms have a low/missing battery monitor circuit
which will cause the alarm to “chirp” approximately every
30-40 seconds for a minimum of seven (7) days when the
battery gets low.
Replace the battery when this condition
occurs.
Models
i12040ACA
and
PE120CA
use a 9 V carbon zinc
battery (alkaline and lithium batteries may also be used).
A fresh battery should last for one year under normal
operating conditions.
Use only the following 9 volt batteries for replacement:
Carbon-Zinc Type
Eveready 1222
Gold Peak 1604P or 1604S
Alkaline Type
Energizer 522
Duracell MN1604 or MX1604
Gold Peak 1604A
Panasonic 6AM6, 6AM-6, 6AM-6PI,
6AM6X and 6LR61 (GA)
Lithium Type
Ultralife U9VL-J
These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer.
WARNING! Use only the batteries specified above. Use of different
batteries than the recommended ones, may have a detrimental effect on
the smoke alarm. A good safety measure is to replace the battery at least
once a year, or at the same time you change your clocks for daylight
saving time. Be sure to follow the battery installation instructions printed
on the back of the alarm.
SMOKE SENSING CHAMBER OPERATION: THIS ALARM WILL “CHIRP” IF
ABNORMAL OPERATION OF THE SMOKE-SENSING CHAMBER IS
DETECTED. THIS CHIRP WILL OCCUR APPROXIMATELY 20 SECONDS
AFTER THE RED LED FLASH. REPLACE THE ALARM IF THIS CONDITION
OCCURS.
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED!