Battery Replacement
To disconnect the AC power harness, squeeze the locking arms on the sides of the Quick Connector while pulling the connector away from the bottom of the alarm.
If any form of battery failure is detected the red LED light will flash and the unit will “chirp” one time, followed by the warning message “LOW BATTERY”. This cycle will occur once every minute for the first hour. After the first hour, the red LED light will continue flashing accompanied by the chirp only sound every 60 seconds. The voice message “LOW BATTERY” will sound once every fifteen minutes during the chirp only cycle, and will continue for at least seven days.
If the red LED light flashes along with a chirp every 30 seconds, and is not followed by the voice message “LOW BATTERY” as described above, your unit has malfunctioned. Call our toll free Consumer Hotline at 1-
CAUTION: YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM IS SEALED AND THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE!
Note: If battery carrier tamper resist feature has been acti- vated it will need to be deactivated in order to change the battery. Refer to section 3 “Battery Carrier Tamper Resist Feature” for instructions.
To replace or install the batteries press on the battery carri- er and then release to allow the carrier to pop open. The battery can then be pulled out of the carrier. When installing a new battery into the carrier, make sure the bat- tery terminals are exposed and that the polarity matches the markings printed on the battery carrier. Completely press the battery carrier down into the alarm and release, the battery carrier will lock into the closed position.
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 battery. A fresh battery should last for one year under normal operating conditions.
Replace batteries with one of the following approved brands: Duracell MN1604, MX1604, Energizer 522 and
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