6. Maintenance
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Note: Replacement batteries are available where you purchased your
alarm.
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 8).
This smoke alarm is powered by a 9V battery. 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”
pproximately every 30 - 40 seconds for a minimum of thirty (30) days
when the battery gets low. Replace the battery when this condition
occurs.
USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9 VOLT BATTERIES FOR SMOKE ALARM
BATTERY REPLACEMENT.
Alkaline type:
ENERGIZER 522; DURACELL MN1604, MX1604;
GOLD PEAK 1604A.
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.
WARNING! USE ONLY THE BATTERIES SPECIFIED. USE OF DIF-
FERENT 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 outlined in
the beginning of this section. You can clean the interior of your alarm
(sensing chamber) by using compressed air or a vacuum 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.
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