Maintenance
This smoke alarm uses a 9 V carbon zinc battery (alkaline and lithium batteries may also be used). A fresh battery should last for one year under normal operating conditions.
Use only the following 9 volt batteries for replacement:
Eveready 216 or 1222 | |
| Gold Peak 1604P or 1604S |
Alkaline Type | Energizer 522 |
| Duracell MN1604 or MX1604 |
| Gold Peak 1604A |
Lithium Type | Ultralife |
These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer.
WARNING! Use only the batteries specified above. Use of different batteries than the recommended ones, may have a detrimental effect on the smoke alarm. A good safety measure is to replace the battery at least once a year, or at the same time you change your clocks for daylight saving time. Be sure to follow the battery installation instructions printed on the back of the alarm.
NOTE: REGULAR WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED!
NOTE: If after battery replacement the alarm continues to chirp, push the Test button. The Hush® feature may have been activated accidently while changing the battery and pushing the Test button will end the Hush® cycle.
Maintenance
Cleaning the Alarm
The alarm should be cleaned at least once a year.
•To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting plate as outlined in previous sections. You can clean the alarm by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose with a soft brush attachment. Blow or vacuum around the perimeter of the alarm to remove dust and dirt. The outside of the alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth (do not use a wet cloth to avoid water entering the unit).
•After cleaning, reinstall your alarm, verify that the green LED is on and test your alarm by using the Test button. If cleaning does not restore the alarm to normal operation, the alarm should be replaced.
•Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor’s ability to detect smoke. Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside. This action will void your warranty.
Replacing the Alarm
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Kidde recommend replacing this alarm ten years from the date code label (located on the back of the alarm).
19 | 20 |
