A missing or improperly installed battery will prevent the battery carrier from closing and result in improper alarm operation.
This smoke alarm uses a 9V carbon zinc battery (alkaline and lithium batteries may also be used). A fresh battery should last for one year under normal operating conditions.
This alarm has a low battery monitor circuit which will cause the alarm to “chirp” approximately every
PRESS | OPEN | INSERT |
(These batteries are available at many local retail stores).
Alkaline type: ENERGIZER 522; DURACELL MN1604 OR MX1604; GOLD PEAK 1604A PANASONIC 6AM6,
Lithium type: | ULTRALIFE |
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.
WARNING! BE SURE TO FOLLOW BATTERY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PRINTED ON THE BACK OF THE ALARM AND USE ONLY THE BATTERIES SPECIFIED. USE OF DIFFERENT BATTERIES MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE SMOKE ALARM.