Cleaning the Alarm
The alarm should be cleaned at least once a year.
• To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting plate
as outlined in previous sections. You can clean the
alarm by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner
hose with a soft brush attachment. Blow or vacuum
around the perimeter of the alarm to remove dust and
dirt. The outside of the alarm can be wiped with a
damp cloth (do not use a wet cloth to avoid water
entering the unit).
• After cleaning, reinstall your alarm, verify that the green
LED is on and test your alarm by using the Test button.
If cleaning does not restore the alarm to normal
operation, the alarm should be replaced.
• Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and
interfere with the sensor’s ability to detect smoke.
Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside.
This action will void your warranty.
Replacing the Alarm
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Kidde
recommend replacing this alarm
ten years
from the date
code label (located on the back of the alarm).
This smoke alarm uses a 9 V carbon zinc battery (alkaline
and lithium batteries may also be used). A fresh battery
should last for one year under normal operating
conditions.
Use only the following 9 volt batteries for replacement:
Carbon-Zinc Type
Eveready 216 or 1222
Gold Peak 1604P or 1604S
Alkaline Type
Energizer 522
Duracell MN1604 or MX1604
Gold Peak 1604A
Lithium Type
Ultralife U9VL-J
These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer.
WARNING! Use only the batteries specified above. Use of
different batteries than the recommended ones, may have a
detrimental effect on the smoke alarm. A good safety measure is
to replace the battery at least once a year, or at the same time
you change your clocks for daylight saving time. Be sure to
follow the battery installation instructions printed on the back of
the alarm.
NOTE: REGULAR WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED!
NOTE: If after battery replacement the alarm continues to
chirp, push the Test button. The Hush® feature may have
been activated accidently while changing the battery and
pushing the Test button will end the Hush® cycle.
Maintenance
Maintenance
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