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Replace battery with Panasonic CR123A, use 
of another battery may present a risk of fire 
or explosion.

7.4 Cleaning your Alarm

Clean your Alarm regularly. Use a soft bristle 
brush or the brush attachment of your vacuum 
cleaner to remove dust and cobwebs from the 
side slots where the smoke enters. To clean 
the cover, wipe with a damp cloth and dry 
thoroughly.

WARNING: Do not paint your Alarm.

Other than the maintenance and cleaning 
described in this leaflet, no other customer 
servicing of this product is required.  Repairs, 
when needed, must be performed by the 
manufacturer.

7.5 Chamber Cleaning

Cleaning or replacing of the chamber cover 
should only be carried out by suitably trained 
personal. 
1. Remove the Alarm from the mounting plate.
2. Remove the battery or batteries. 
3. With a flat screwdriver unclip the three 

cover clip points (see figure 8a).

4. Remove the cover (see figure 8b).
5. Unplug the thermistor by holding the 

thermistor PCB and pulling the pins out of 
the sockets (see figure 8c). 

6. To remove the chamber top turn the 

chamber anti-clockwise approx. 15 degrees 
(see figure 8d).

7. Blow out or use a soft bristled brush to 

remove dust and dirt form the chamber 
base. 

8. Fit a new chamber top and clip in place by 

turning clock-wise 15 degrees.

9. Insert the thermistor PCB into the sockets 

and ensure the thermistor is perpendicular 
to the chamber (see figure 8e).

10. Place the cover back on the Alarm taking 

care to ensure the thermistor is protruding 
out the cover (see figure 8f).

11. Replace the battery / batteries and reattach 

to the mounting plate.

12. Press the test button to ensure the Alarm is 

working correctly.

Figure 8a

condition).
The Smoke Alarms will be silenced for a period 
of approximately 10 minutes. The red light on 
the cover of the Smoke Alarm will flash every 
8 seconds to indicate that the unit has been 
silenced.
2. The Smoke Alarm will reset to normal 
sensitivity at the end of the silenced period 
(10 minutes). If additional silenced time is 
required, simply push the Test/Silence button 
again.
3. If kitchen usage/layout is such that there 
are an unacceptable level of nuisance alarms, 
re-locate the Smoke Alarm further away where 
it will be less affected by cooking fumes etc. 
We recommend the use of a Heat Alarm in the 
Kitchen area to avoid such nuisance alarms.

7.3 Power Supply Monitoring
7.3.1 What to do when an Alarm is beeping:

A Smoke Alarm is beeping about every 48 
seconds with the yellow light flashing at the 
same time:
- Replace the Battery or Batteries.

7.3.2 Battery Replacement

When the battery power is low and replacement 
is necessary, the Smoke Alarm will “beep” and 
the yellow light will flash at the same time 
about once every 48 seconds for at least 
7 days. The battery must then be replaced. 
Also, replace the battery if the Alarm does 
not sound when the Test Button is pressed. 
When you replace the battery you must press 
the Test button to check that the Alarm is 
functioning correctly. Only replace the battery 
with: Panasonic CR123A Batteries.
Dispose of used battery promptly.  Keep away 
from children.  Do not disassemble and do not 
dispose of in fire
Replacement batteries can be purchased at 
your local hardware store.

Warning!

CONSTANT EXPOSURES TO HIGH OR LOW 
TEMPERATURES OR HIGH HUMIDITY MAY 
REDUCE BATTERY LIFE.
Use only batteries specified in marking. Use 
of a different battery may have a detrimental 
effect on Alarm operation.
These cells are intended for use at ordinary 
temperatures where anticipated high 
temperature excursions are not expected to 
exceed 100°C (212°F).
Prolonged periods of alarm will also reduce 
battery life.

Caution:

  The battery used in this device 

may present a fire or chemical burn hazard 
if mistreated.  Do not recharge, disassemble, 
heat above 100°C (212°F) or dispose of in fire.  

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Summary of Contents for RE314 DSC

Page 1: ...mode and then holding down the smoke s test button until the smoke alarm beeps 5 Remove the mounting plate and refer to Sections 2 and 6 for positioning and installation 6 After mounting plate is inst...

Page 2: ...ED Sounder Low Battery Off 1 Flash every 48 sec 1 Beep Faulty Smoke Sensor Off 2 Flashes every 48 sec 2 Beeps Faulty Heat Sensor Off 2 Flashes every 48 sec 2 Beeps End of Life Off 3 Flashes every 48 s...

Page 3: ...tors The installation of smoke detectors in kitchens attics finished or unfinished or garages is not normally recommended as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in impro...

Page 4: ...ALARMS 610mm 24 FROM APEX DEAD AIR SPACE Wall Mounting If ceiling mounting is impractical Smoke Alarms may be mounted on a wall provided that a the top of the detection element is between 150mm 6 and...

Page 5: ...e quickly silenced by fanning vigorously with a newspaper or similar to remove the smoke or press the test hush button Do not attempt to recharge or burn the battery as it may explode If it is necessa...

Page 6: ...nsurance The supplier or manufacturer is not your insurer Fire Safety Hints Store petrol and other flammable materials in proper containers Discard oily or flammable rags Always use a metal fireplace...

Page 7: ...ng Maintenance and Power Supply Monitoring then contact Customer Assistance at the nearest address given at the end of this leaflet If it needs to be returned for repair or replacement put it in a pad...

Page 8: ...l other Alarms in the system WARNING Do not test with flame This can set fire to the Alarm and damage the house We do not recommend testing with smoke as the results can be misleading unless special a...

Page 9: ...ery 8 seconds to indicate that the unit has been silenced 2 The Smoke Alarm will reset to normal sensitivity at the end of the silenced period 10 minutes If additional silenced time is required simply...

Page 10: ...sects or cobwebs in the vicinity of the Smoke Alarm should be promptly removed In certain circumstances even with regular cleaning contamination can build up in the smoke sensing chamber causing the A...

Page 11: ...larm fails to sound when the Test button is pressed Check the age of the unit see the replace by label on side of unit If necessary replace the battery or batteries with Panasonic CR123A 9 System Comp...

Page 12: ...ice may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le pr sent appareil est conforme aux cnr d Industr...

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