10. Battery
NOTE: This alarm is powered by 120 V AC with a sealed lithium
battery system. No battery installation or replacement is
necessary for the life of the alarm.
IMPORTANT:
Constant exposure to high or low humidity may reduce
battery life.
WARNING! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ALARM
FOR ANY REASON!
Do not try to repair the alarm yourself. No serviceable parts included.
Low battery:
This alarm is equipped with a low battery monitor circuit.
While powered by AC, the amber LED will blink 2 times a second, and
the unit will chirp once a minute, followed by the voice message “Low
Battery! Pile Faible!” When powered in DC Battery Backup mode, the
alarm will continue to chirp and blink every 60 seconds, but the voice
message will occur once every 15 minutes. This will continue for a
minimum of seven (7) days in DC Battery Backup mode.
THE UNIT MUST BE DISCHARGED (see “Discharging / Killing The
Battery” section) and the unit must be replaced within 7 days
of the first occurrence of the “Low Battery Warning” to provide
continuous alarm protection.