TESTING
TEST THE SMOKE SOUNDER WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION.
When testing, ensure that all the units activate in response to a push to test from another
unit. This will verify that changes in your environment (i.e. moved furniture, addition of elec-
tronic appliances) have not adversely effected the operation of your wireless system.
Remote Push To Test: Test your Kidde Wireless alarm system by pressing and holding the test
button on any Kidde Wireless device for a minimum of 5 seconds, or until all of the inter-
connected devices sound. When the other alarms respond, this verifies that both the alarms
and the interconnect system are functioning properly.
It may take up to 12 seconds for your Wireless interconnected devices to respond to
a remote push to test.
Erratic or low sound coming from your Smoke Sounder may indicate a depleted battery. If
your unit fails to operate as described above, call the Consumer Hotline (see Section 9).
5. NUISANCE ALARMS
In rare occasions, interference from other electronic devices may cause nuisance alarms. If
you do get nuisance alarms, please refer to the trouble-shooting guide at the end of this
and each of your Kidde Wireless products’ user’s guides.
6. MAINTENANCE
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
Battery Replacement
If any form of battery failure is detected the red LED light will flash, the unit will “chirp”
once every minute, and will produce a verbal warning that will continue for at least seven
days if AC power is maintained. A missing or improperly installed battery will cause the
Smoke Sounder to “chirp”. Replace the battery when this condition occurs.
USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9 VOLT REPLACEMENT BATTERIES FOR YOUR SMOKE
SOUNDER.
Alkaline type
DURACELL MN1604 OR MX1604
ENERGIZER 522
PANASONIC 6AM6, 6AM-6, 6AM-6PI, 6AM6X OR 6LR61(GA)
DO NOT USE CARBON-ZINC OR LITHIUM TYPE BATTERIES.
CONSTANT EXPOSURES TO HIGH OR LOW TEMPERATURES OR HIGH HUMIDITY MAY
REDUCE BATTERY LIFE.
After installing or changing the battery, reconnect your Smoke Sounder to AC power. Test
your unit by using the test/reset button and check that the green LED is on. It may take up
to one minute for the green LED to turn on continuously after the unit is plugged into AC.
WARNING! BE SURE TO USE ONLY THE BATTERIES SPECIFIED. USE OF DIFFERENT
BATTERIES MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE SMOKE SOUNDER AND
MAY CAUSE IT NOT TO FUNCTION AS INTENDED.
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