5. NUISANCE ALARMS
Smoke alarms are designed to minimize nuisance alarms.
Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless the
smoke is blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from
cooking may set off the alarm if the alarm is located close to the
cooking area. Large quantities of combustible particles are gener-
ated from spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood
which vents to the outside (non-recirculating type) will also help
remove these combustible products from the kitchen.
If the alarm does sound, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered,
get out and call the fire department. If no fire is present, check to
see if one of the reasons listed in section 2 may have caused the
alarm.
The model PI9010 has a “HUSH” control that is extremely use-
ful in a kitchen area or other areas prone to nuisance alarms. For
more information refer to section 4, OPERATION AND TESTING.
6. MAINTENANCE
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
If tamper resist feature has been used, refer to TAMPER RESIST
FEATURE 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 section 3, figure 4).
The Model PI9010 Smoke Alarm is powered by a 9V alkaline bat-
tery (lithium batteries may also be used). A fresh 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 45 seconds for a minimum 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.
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
0475-7208-00(820-0895-EN)_R1.indd 9
0475-7208-00(820-0895-EN)_R1.indd 9
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