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9. Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Heat alarm does not sound when tested.
NOTE:
Push and hold test button for at
least five (5) seconds while testing
1.
Check that AC power is turned on.
2.
Turn off power. Remove heat alarm from mounting
plate and:
a.
check that connector plug is securely attached.
b.
Check that
Section 10 Battery
is installed
correctly
3.
Clean heat alarm.
Heat alarm beeps once every 40 seconds
Turn off AC power, replace battery and Clean alarm.
See
“
Section 10 Battery Replacement
”
and
“Section 11 Cleaning Your Alarm”
Heat alarm sounds unwanted alarms.
1.
Hire an electrician to move heat alarm to a new
location. See
“Section 3 Recommended
Locations”
and
“Section 4 Locations to Avoid
”
Interconnected heat alarms do not sound
when system is tested.
1.
Press and hold button for at least five seconds after
the first unit sounds.
2.
Turn off AC power or circuit breaker and check the
interconnect wiring.
See
“Section 5 Wiring Instructions.”
3 chirps every
40 seconds
1.
Before 10 years of operation: unit is in fault mode.
Contact customer service.
2.
After 10 years of operation: end of life warning.
Alarm must be replaced (REPLACE IMMEDIATELY!)