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 the alarm 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 Warranty section).
This smoke alarm is equipped with a flashing red indicator light. The red LED is located under the test button and will flash every 45 seconds to indicate that the smoke alarm is receiving power.
When products of combustion are sensed, the unit sounds a loud 85db pulsating alarm, and the red LED rapidly flashes every 2 seconds, until the air is cleared.
Safety light equipped model 918CA will illuminate while the alarm sounds, until the sensing chamber is cleared of smoke particles.
For photoelectric model PE9CA. This alarm will “chirp” if any components in the smoke sensing chamber fail. This chirp will occur between the flashes of the red LED indicator. (If the chirp occurs at the same time as the red LED flash see Battery Replacement section for low battery information.)
Alarms failing an alarm test, or not operating normally, must be replaced with a new alarm. Similarly, alarms more than 10 years old must be replaced.
M a i n t e n a n c e
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.
Battery Replacement
This alarm has a low/missing battery monitor circuit which will cause the alarm to “chirp” approximately every
Models 0915CA, 0916CA, PE9CA and 0918CA use 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. Model 0916CA supplied with a
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: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED!
NOTE: If after battery replacement the unit continues to chirp, wait for approximately 7 minutes. The Hush® feature may have been activated accidentally while changing the battery(ies) and will reset automatically.
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