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11. Battery
This alarm is powered by two AA batteries. Under normal operating conditions, the batteries will last a mini-
mum of one year. NOTE: Constant exposures to extreme temperatures and humidities may affect battery life.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ALARM FOR ANY REASON! DO NOT TRY TO
REPAIR THE ALARM YOURSELF.
Low Battery
This alarm is equipped with a low battery monitor circuit. If the battery capacity is nearing the point where it
can no longer provide adequate power for all alarm functions, the low battery condition will occur. See Trou-
bleshooting Guide. The batteries must be replaced within 30 days of the first occurrence of the “Low Battery
Warning” to provide continuous alarm detection.
Replace battery
These batteries can be purchased from your local retailer.
WARNING!
Alarm will not attach to back-plate unless batteries are installed. Depleted or removed batter-
ies will render this alarm inoperative.
Chirping:
When End of Unit Life or Low Battery chirping begins, you can temporarily silence these chirps by pressing
the test button. See Troubleshooting Guide.
Recommended Batteries.
Duracell MN1500, MX1500
Gold Peak 15A
Golden Power GLR6A
Energizer E91
Slide alarm from back-plate.
Insert 2 x replacement ‘AA’ batteries
(noting polarity – see sketch)
Replace back-plate and test the alarm
NOTE:
Do not use Lithium
batteries in this unit
.
WARNING: Replace unit immediately after End of Unit Life. It will not detect CO in this condition.