Battery Removal
NOTE: If battery tamper resist feature has been activated
it will need to be deactivated in order to change the
battery. Refer to the
Battery Tamper Resist Feature
section
for instructions.
To replace or install the battery press down on the battery
door and then release to allow the door to pop open.
The battery can then be pulled out (Image 9). When
installing a new battery, make sure the battery terminals
are facing outwards as illustrated inside the battery door
and that the polarity matches the markings printed.
Completely press the battery door down into the alarm
and release. The battery door will secure into the closed
position.
A missing or improperly installed battery will prevent the
battery door from closing and result in improper alarm
operation.
This alarm has a low/missing battery monitor circuit which
will cause the alarm to “chirp” approximately every 30-40
seconds for a minimum of seven (7) days when the
battery gets low. Replace the battery when this condition
occurs.
NOTE: Low/missing battery monitor circuit WILL cause the
unit to chirp while replacing the battery. This function will
cease once the new battery has been installed. To avoid
this “chirp” the unit can be removed from the mounting
plate and disconnected from the AC power when re p l a c i n g
the battery, but it is not necessary. This smoke alarm has a
convenient front-load battery feature that does not re q u i re
disconnection for changing the battery.
Testing
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm,
always stand an arms length away from the unit when testing.
Test by pushing the Test button on the cover and hold it
down for a minimum of 2 seconds. This will sound the
alarm if all the electronic circuitry, horn and battery are
working. If no alarm sounds, check the fuse or circuit
breaker supplying power to the alarm circuit. If the alarm
still does not sound, the unit has a defective battery or
some other failure. DO NOT use an open flame to test
your alarm, you could damage the alarm or ignite
combustible materials and start a fire.
Test the alarm weekly to ensure proper operation.
Erratic
or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a
defective alarm, and it should be returned for service (see
page 25).
Alarm Removal
If the smoke alarm tamper resist feature has been
activated, refer to the
Alarm Tamper Resist Feature
section
for removal instructions.
To remove the alarm from the mounting plate, rotate the
alarm in the direction of the "OFF" arrow on the cover. To
disconnect the AC Quick-Connect wire harness, squeeze
the locking arms on the sides of the Quick Connector
while pulling the connector away from the bottom of the
alarm (see Image 5).
M a i n t e n a n c e
Maintenance
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