Kidde 1276CA manual I n t e n a n c e, Maintenance, Alarm Removal, Battery Removal

M a i n t e n a n c e

Testing

CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, always stand an arms length away from the unit when testing.

Test by pushing the Test button on the cover and hold it down for a minimum of 2 seconds. This will sound the alarm if all the electronic circuitry, horn and battery are working. If no alarm sounds, check the fuse or circuit breaker supplying power to the alarm circuit. If the alarm still does not sound, the unit has a defective battery or some other failure. DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm, you could damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a fire.

Test the alarm weekly to ensure proper operation. Erratic or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective alarm, and it should be returned for service (see page 25).

Alarm Removal

If the smoke alarm tamper resist feature has been activated, refer to the Alarm Tamper Resist Feature section for removal instructions.

To remove the alarm from the mounting plate, rotate the alarm in the direction of the "OFF" arrow on the cover. To disconnect the AC Quick-Connect wire harness, squeeze the locking arms on the sides of the Quick Connector while pulling the connector away from the bottom of the alarm (see Image 5).

Maintenance

Battery Removal

NOTE: If battery tamper resist feature has been activated it will need to be deactivated in order to change the battery. Refer to the Battery Tamper Resist Feature section for instructions.

To replace or install the battery press down on the battery door and then release to allow the door to pop open. The battery can then be pulled out (Image 9). When installing a new battery, make sure the battery terminals are facing outwards as illustrated inside the battery door and that the polarity matches the markings printed. Completely press the battery door down into the alarm and release. The battery door will secure into the closed position.

A missing or improperly installed battery will prevent the battery door from closing and result in improper alarm operation.

This alarm has a low/missing 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.

NOTE: Low/missing battery monitor circuit WILL cause the unit to chirp while replacing the battery. This function will cease once the new battery has been installed. To avoid this “chirp” the unit can be removed from the mounting plate and disconnected from the AC power when replacing the battery, but it is not necessary. This smoke alarm has a convenient front-load battery feature that does not require disconnection for changing the battery.