6. MAINTENANCE
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
If tamper resist pin has been used, refer to TAMPER RESIST LOCK-
ING PIN in section 3 for removal instructions.
To replace the battery, remove the alarm from the mounting plate
by rotating the alarm in the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the
cover (see figure 7).
The Model PE9 Smoke Alarm is powered by a 9V carbon zinc bat-
tery (alkaline and lithium batteries may also be used). A fresh bat-
tery should last for one year under normal operating conditions.
This alarm has a low battery monitor circuit which will cause the
alarm to “chirp” approximately every 30-40 seconds for a mini-
mum of seven (7) days when the battery gets low. Replace the
battery when this condition occurs.
USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9 VOLT BATTERIES FOR SMOKE
ALARM REPLACEMENT.
Carbon Zinc Type:
EVEREADY 216 OR 1222;
GOLD PEAK 1604P OR 1604S
Alkaline Type:
ENERGIZER 522; DURACELL MN1604,
MX1604,GOLD PEAK 1604A
PANASONIC 6AM6, 6AM-6, 6AM-6PI,
6AM6X, and 6LR61(GA)
Lithium Type:
ULTRALIFE U9VL-J
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.
WARNING!! USE ONLY THE BATTERIES SPECIFIED. USE OF
DIFFERENT BATTERIES MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT
ON THE SMOKE ALARM.
CLEANING YOUR ALARM
YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR
To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket as out-
lined in the beginning of this section. You can clean the interior of
your alarm (sensing chamber) by using compressed air or a vacu-
um cleaner hose and blowing or vacuuming through the openings
around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm can
be wiped with a damp cloth. 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.
