BRK electronic 2002 Weekly Testing, Regular Maintenance, Models, Choosing a replacement battery

To install this smoke alarm, follow these steps:

WEEKLY TESTING

This unit is designed to be mounted on the ceiling, or on the wall if necessary.

Tools you will need:

•Pencil

•Drill with 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit

•Standard/Flathead screwdriver

•Hammer

•Pliers (to activate optional “tamper-resistant” feature)

1.Hold base firmly and twist the metal mounting bracket counterclockwise (left)

to separate it from the base.

2.Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling (or wall) and trace around the inside of the mounting slots.

3.Put the unit where it won’t get covered with dust when you drill the mounting holes.

4.Using a 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole through the center of the oval outlines

you traced.

5.Insert the plastic screw anchors (in the plastic bag with screws) into the holes.

Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer, if necessary, until they are flush with the ceiling or wall.

6.OPTIONAL: To make the smoke alarm “tamper-resistant”

Making the unit “tamper-resistant” makes

it more difficult to remove it from the mounting bracket, and prevents easy battery removal. Using pliers, break off the flanged end of the “tamper-resistant” tab along the score line.

7.Fasten the mounting bracket to the ceiling (or wall) using the two screws provided. Make sure the dome faces out towards you. Tighten both screws all the way.

8.Activate the battery before you attach the smoke alarm to the mounting bracket! Remove and reposition the battery so the terminals on the battery match the terminals in the battery compartment. Match “+” to “+” and “-” to “-.” Make sure the battery snaps in completely, and cannot be shaken loose, or the alarm cannot receive battery power. It is normal for the unit to beep briefly when you install the battery.

NOTE: After you install the battery, the power indicator light will blink once about every 45 seconds. If the unit alarms, the light will blink rapidly, once every second.

9.Test the smoke alarm. See “Weekly Testing.”

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WARNING!

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 products 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 working properly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this smoke alarm. During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.

Models 2002

Press and hold the test button on the cover of the unit for 5-20 seconds, or 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.

Models 3001

These smoke alarms have TWO test buttons. Press and hold EACH test button for 5-20 seconds, or until the alarm sounds (the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button). If testing both sensors does not trigger an alarm, make sure the unit is receiving power and test it again. If testing both sensors still does not trigger an alarm, replace the smoke alarm immediately.

You must press and hold both test buttons independently until the alarm sounds to test the photoelectric and ionization sensors.

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 properly.

•Test it at least once a week.

•Gently vacuum off any dust on the cover at least once a month using your vacuum’s soft brush attachment. Test the unit after vacuuming the cover.

•Never use water, cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.

•Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Where Not To Install Smoke Alarms.”

•When the battery becomes weak, the smoke alarm unit will “chirp” about once a minute (the low battery warn- ing). This low battery warning should last for 30 days, but you should replace the battery immediately to con- tinue your protection.

Choosing a replacement battery:

WARNING!

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

Your smoke alarm requires one standard 9V battery. The following batteries are acceptable as replacements: Eveready #216, (Energizer) #522, #1222; Duracell #MN1604; Gold Peak #1604P, #1604S; Rayovac 1604, D1604. You may also use a Lithium battery like the Ultralife U9VL-J for longer service life between battery changes.

These batteries are available at many local retail stores.

IMPORTANT!

Most carbon zinc batteries have an average service life of 1 year; most alkaline batteries have an average service life of 1-2 years; most Lithium batteries have an average service life of 6-10 years. Actual service life depends on the smoke alarm and the environment in which it is installed. All the batteries specified above are acceptable replacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufacturer’s suggested battery life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts “chirping” (the “low battery warning”).

10.Attach the smoke alarm to the bracket. Line up the mounting post on the alarm’s base with the

hole in the center of the “dome” on the mounting bracket. When the post is in the hole, turn the base clockwise (right) until it snaps into place. Re-test the alarm.

To remove the smoke alarm from the bracket:

Units with “Tamper-resistant” feature activated: Insert a flat screwdriver blade under the remaining part of the “tamper-resistant” tab, and push up while turning the alarm base counterclockwise (left).

Units without “Tamper-resistant” feature activated: Turn the alarm base counterclockwise (left).

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