Use and Care Manual

WARNING! Use only the batteries specified. Use of different
batteries may have a detrimental effect on the Smoke/CO
alarm. A good safety measure is to replace the batteries
twice a year, at the same time you change your clocks for
daylight saving time.
Alarm Replacement
Seven years after initial power-up, this unit will “chirp” twice
every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the
alarm. A label has been provided on the side of the alarm
that has “Replace by” printed on it. Write the replace by date
on the label. The date written on the label should be after
seven (7) years of cumulative power.
REPLACE IMMEDIATELY! IT WILL NOT DETECT CO IN
THIS CONDITION.
General Maintenance
To keep your Smoke/CO Alarm in good working order,
please follow these simple steps:
 • Verifyunitalarm,lightsandbatteryoperationby
pushing the test/reset button once a week.
 • Removetheunitfrommountingbracketandvacuum
the alarm cover and vents with a soft brush
attachment once a month to remove dust and dirt.
REINSTALL IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLEANING AND THEN
TEST USING THE TEST/RESET BUTTON! IF TAMPER
  RESISTFEATUREHASBEENACTIVATED,REFERTO
TAMPER RESIST FEATURE DESCRIPTION ON PAGE 15
  FORREMOVALINSTRUCTIONS.
 •Neverusedetergentorothersolventstocleantheunit.
 •Avoidsprayingairfreshener,hairspray,orother
aerosols near the Smoke/CO Alarm.
Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere
with the sensor’s ability to detect smoke and CO. Never
attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside. This action
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