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9. Battery Installation, Replacement and Test
BATTERY INSTALLATION
• The smoke alarm uses one 9V battery to automatically provide back-up power to the alarm if AC
power fails. The battery will operate the alarm for approximately one to three months with AC
power off.
• The smoke alarm has a low battery indicator that will cause the unit to chirp and flash the Red LED
at approximately 40 second intervals for a minimum of 30 days.Missing battery with main power
connected will cause the unit to chirp and flash the Red LED at approximately 40 second intervals.
• Replace battery when chirping occurs. To ensure proper operation, the battery should be replaced
once a year.
• To replace battery, remove alarm from mounting base(see section 7) and remove the battery from
compartment. Replace the old battery with a new one.
Use only the following 9 volt batteries for
smoke alarm replacement.
Alkaline Type: ENERGIZER 522; Gold Peak1604A
DURACELLMN1604, MX1604;
Carbon Zinc Type: Gold Peak 1604P.
These batteries can be purchased at your local
retail outlet or supermarket.
Caution: Use only specified batteries.
Use of different battery may have a
detrimental effect on operation or
may cause the battery to explode
resulting in injury or fire.
• Use only batteries specified on the label .
• Fold Red Battery Lever down into compartment with fresh replacement battery. If the Red Battery
Lever is not held down in the battery compartment by the battery, the smoke alarm will not close
and will not be operational. Battery can only be inserted in one direction, ensure polarity is correct.
WARNING:
Use of inferior batteries or incorrect types may cause a malfunction of the
alarm.When replacing the battery and on reconnection of the detector to the base plate,
make sure that the detector is fully connected and flush with the base plate. Verify that the
Green LED is ON after reinstalling the alarm on the base plate
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RED BATTERY LEVER
