Weekly Testing, Regular Maintenance | First Alert SA150B, SA90B

WEEKLY TESTING

NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the unit’s operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). If you choose to use an aerosol smoke product to test the Smoke Alarm, be certain to use one that has been Listed to Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Safety Standards, and use it only as directed. Use of non-UL Listed prod- ucts or improper use of UL Listed products may affect the Smoke Alarm’s sensitivity.

It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is work- ing properly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this Smoke Alarm. Press and hold the test button on the cover of the unit until the alarm sounds (the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button). If it does not alarm, make sure the unit is receiving power and test it again. If it still does not alarm, replace it immediately. During testing you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.

USING THE REMOTE FLASHLIGHT TEST FEATURE

These Smoke Alarms have a Remote Flashlight Feature which activates the test button when you wave a strong flashlight beam across the sensor.

The Remote Flashlight Test method works best on flat ceilings up to 15 feet high. Wave a flashlight with a strong beam rapidly back and forth in a straight line across the test button—at least 3 feet in each direc- tion—until the alarm sounds. If this method does not work, use the test button to make sure the alarm is working. If it alarms, try the Remote Flashlight Test method again, making sure to wave the flashlight very rapidly across the test button. You may need to test wall-mounted units, or units on peaked or gabled ceil- ings manually.

TESTING ESCAPE LIGHT® FEATURE (SA150B ONLY)

The Escape Light® should always shine during testing. If the horn sounds, but the light does not shine, install a fresh alkaline battery in the “Alkaline Only” battery slot, make sure the bulb is not burned out, and re-test. If the light still does not shine, the unit should be replaced. The low battery warning “chirp” only identifies that the battery powering the alarm is getting weak. Testing the Smoke Alarm is the only way to make sure the Escape Light® is working properly.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible, but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working prop- erly.

Use only the replacement batteries listed below. The unit may not operate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable batteries since they may not provide a constant charge.

•Test it at least once a week.

•Clean the Smoke Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the outside of the Smoke Alarm using your household vacuum’s soft brush attachment. Test the Smoke Alarm. Never use water, clean- ers or solvents since they may damage the unit.

•If the Smoke Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace the unit immediately.

•Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Locations to Avoid for Smoke Alarms” for details.

•When the battery becomes weak, the Smoke Alarm unit will

“chirp” about once a minute (the low battery warning). This low battery warning should last for 30 days, but you should replace the battery immediately to continue your protection.

Choosing a replacement battery:

Your Smoke Alarm requires one standard 9V battery. The following batteries are acceptable as replacements: Duracell #MN1604, (Ultra) #MX1604; Eveready (Energizer) #522. You may also use a Lithium bat- tery like the Ultralife U9VL-J for longer service life between battery changes. These batteries are available at many local retail stores.

Actual battery service life depends on the Smoke Alarm and the envi- ronment in which it is installed. All the batteries specified above are acceptable replacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manu- facturer’s suggested battery life, you MUST replace the battery imme- diately once the unit starts “chirping” (the “low battery warning”).