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10. Battery Replacement
Alarm Removal
To replace the battery, remove the alarm from the trim ring by rotating
the alarm in the direction of the
“OFF”
arrow on the cover (
See Section
6,
Figure 4B
). To disconnect the AC power harness, squeeze the
locking arms on the sides of the Quick Connector while pulling the
connector away from the bottom of the alarm (See Section 6,
Figure 4A
).
Battery Installation and Replacement:
To replace or install the battery you must first remove the alarm from
the trim ring by following the ALARM REMOVAL instructions at the
beginning of this section. After the alarm has been removed you can
open the battery door and install or replace the battery. Install the
battery to the battery terminal clip of the smoke alarm. When installing
the battery, press the battery lever down into the battery compartment
and install the battery. (See
Figure 5
).
Caution! If the battery compartment is closed without a
battery, the red battery tamper will prevent the smoke alarm
from attaching to the trim ring.
NOTE: Constant exposure to extreme temperatures and
humidity may affect battery life.
Replace battery at least once a year or immediately when the
low battery signal sounds once every 40 seconds, even though
the smoke alarm is receiving AC power.
USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9VOLT BATTERIES FOR SMOKE
ALARM REPLACEMENT:
Alkaline type: ENERGIZER 522; DURACELL MN1604 or MX1604
Lithium type: FDK CP-V9Ju; ULTRALIFE U9VL-J
Note: regular weekly testing is recommended
Warning! Use only the batteries specified. Use of different
batteries may have a detrimental effect on the alarm. Exposure
to temperature extremes and / or high humidity may reduce
battery life.
FIGURE 5
Battery door
Battery door