Maintenance
Alarm Removal
If the smoke alarm tamper resist feature has been activated, refer to the alarm
To remove the alarm from the mounting plate, rotate the alarm in the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the cover. 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.
Battery Replacement
To replace or install the batteries you must first remove the alarm from the mounting plate by following the ALARM REMOVAL instructions at the beginning of this section. After the alarm has been removed, you can open the battery door and install or replace the battery. Battery installation instructions are provided on the inside of the battery door.
This smoke alarm uses a 9 V alkaline battery (a lithium battery may also be used). A fresh alkaline 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 30 seconds for a minimum of 7 days when the battery loses power. Replace when this condition occurs.
Use only the following 9 V batteries for replacement:
Alkaline Type | Energizer 522 |
| Duracell MN1604 or MX1604 |
| Gold Peak 1604A |
| Panasonic 6AM6, |
| 6AM6X, and 6LR61(GA) |
Lithium Type | Ultralife |
After installing or changing the battery, reinstall your alarm.Test your alarm by using the test button and check that the green LED is on.
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