When installing the battery, press the battery reminder finger
down into the battery compartment and install the battery (see
Figure 9).
CAUTION! IF THE BATTERY REMINDER FINGER IS NOT HELD
DOWN IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT BY THE BATTERY,
THE BATTERY DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE, THE A.C. QUICK
CONNECTOR WILL NOT ATTACH TO THE ALARM, AND THE
ALARM WILL NOT ATTACH TO THE TRIM RING.
The Model P12040 Smoke Alarm uses a 9V backup battery
(Carbon zinc, alkaline and lithium batteries may be used). A fresh
battery should last for one year under normal operating condi-
tions. This alarm has a low 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 1222;
GOLD PEAK 1604P OR 1604S
Alkaline Type:
ENERGIZER 522; DURACELL MN1604,
MX1604,GOLD
PEAK
1604A
PANASONIC 6AM6, 6AM-6, 6AM-6PI,
6AM6X,
and
6LR61(GA)
Lithium Type:
ULTRALIFE U9VL-J
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.
WARNING!! USE ONLY THE BATTERIES SPECIFIED. USE OF
DIFFERENT BATTERIES MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT
ON THE SMOKE ALARM.
CLEANING YOUR ALARM
YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR
To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket as out-
lined in the beginning of this section. You can clean the interior
of your alarm (sensing chamber) by using compressed air or a vac-
uum cleaner hose and blowing or vacuuming through the open-
ings around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm
can be wiped with a damp cloth. If cleaning does not restore the
alarm to normal operation the alarm should be replaced.
After cleaning, reinstall your alarm. Test your alarm by using the
test button and check that the green LED is on.
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