Operation
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Testing
Test by pushing the Test button on the cover and hold it
down for a minimum of 5 seconds. This will sound the
alarm if all the electronic circuitry, horn and battery are
working. If no alarm sounds, the unit has defective
batteries or other failure. DO NOT use an open flame to
test your alarm, you could damage the alarm or ignite
combustible materials and start a structure fire.
Test the alarm weekly to ensure proper operation.
Erratic or
low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective
alarm, and it should be returned to place of purchase (see
Warranty
section).
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED!
Alarm Removal
If the smoke alarm tamper resist feature has been activated, refer
to the alarm tamper-resist feature section for removal instructions.
To remove the alarm from the mounting plate, rotate the alarm
in the direction of the "OFF" arrow on the cover.
Battery Replacement
This smoke alarm uses a 9 V alkaline battery (a lithium battery
may also be used). A fresh alkaline battery 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 seconds for a minimum of 7 days when
the battery loses power. Replace when this condition occurs.
Continued “chirping” after the battery replacement may indicate
defective circuitry, and the alarm should be returned to place
of purchase.
Use only the following 9 V batteries for replacement:
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
Maintenance
