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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.
USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9 VOLT BATTERIES FOR SMOKE ALARM
REPLACEMENT.
Carbon-zinc type
EVEREADY 216 OR 1222; GOLD PEAK 1604P OR 1604S
Alkaline type
ENERGIZER 522; DURACELL MN1604; DURACELL MX1604;
GOLD PEAK 1604A; Panasonic 6AM6, 6AM-6, 6AM-6PI,
6AM6X and 6LR61(GA)
Lithium type
ULTRALIFE U9VL-J
NOTE: REGULAR TESTING IS REQUIRED!
WARNING! BE SURE TO FOLLOW BATTERY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PRINTED ON THE INSIDE OF THE BATTERY DOOR AND USE ONLY THE
BATTERIES SPECIFIED. USE OF DIFFERENT BATTERIES MAY HAVE A DETRI-
MENTAL EFFECT ON THE SMOKE ALARM.
SMOKE SENSING CHAMBER OPERATION: THIS ALARM WILL “CHIRP” IF
ABNORMAL OPERATION OF THE SMOKE-SENSING CHAMBER IS DETECT-
ED. THIS CHIRP WILL OCCUR APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS AFTER THE
RED LED FLASH. REPLACE THE ALARM IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS.
CLEANING YOUR ALARM
YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR
To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket as outlined in the
beginning of this section. You can clean the interior of your alarm (sensing
chamber) by using a vacuum cleaner hose and vacuuming through the openings
around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm can be wiped with
a damp cloth. After cleaning, reinstall your alarm and test your alarm by using
the test button and check that the green LED is on. If cleaning does not restore
the alarm to normal operation the alarm should be replaced.
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 Section 12).