SMC Smoke Detector Guide
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Cleaning the SMC Smoke Detector
Clean the smoke detector cover with a dry or
damp (water) cloth as needed to keep it free
from dust and dirt. When necessary, use the
following procedure to clean the interior of the
smoke detector and replace the smoke chamber.
I/M SMCSMXX-Z rev. 2.0
7/26/11
A.
Notify the Central Monitoring Station that
the smoke detector is being tested. Be sure
the system is in Test mode with the Central
Monitoring Station.
B.
Remove the smoke detector from its
mounting base (see “Error! Reference
source not found.” on this page).
C.
Remove batteries (see “Error! Reference
source not found.” on the previous page).
D.
Slide a flat-blade screwdriver in the
detector cap slot. Gently push the handle
down to pry the cap up and off.
E.
Squeeze the smoke chamber where
indicated by the alignment arrows and pull
it up and away from the smoke detector and
discard. See the following figure.
F.
Blow out or use a soft-bristled brush to
remove dust and dirt from the smoke
chamber base.
G.
Line up the new smoke chamber with the
optical base by aligning the arrows on the
smoke chamber to the latches on the optical
base and snap down into place.
H.
Replace the detector cap by lining up the
cap with the smoke detector. Then insert
the cap into the smoke detector and turn
clockwise approximately 15 degrees. The
cap snaps firmly into place when secure.
I.
Insert the batteries into the smoke detector
using the proper polarity, and replace the
battery compartment cover.
J.
Reattach the smoke detector to its mounting
base (see “Error! Reference source not
found.” on this page.
K.
Test the smoke detector sensitivity and
contact the Central Monitoring Station to
place the system back online (remove from
Test mode).
L.
Verify all auxiliary functions for a complete
test of the system.
Mounting Base Instructions
To remove the smoke detector from the
mounting base:
A.
Hold the smoke detector.
B.
Turn it counterclockwise approximately 15
degrees. The smoke detector snaps off from
the mounting base.
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Optical Base
Smoke
Chamber
Latch
Smoke
Chamber
Alignment
Arrows
Detector Cap
