Owner's Manual

• If the unit is damaged or fails to operate properly, and you have checked
that a good battery is inserted correctly, follow the directions in section
12 for return. FOR YOUR SAFETY: DO NOT OPEN THE SMOKE ALARM
AND TRY TO REPAIR IT YOURSELF. While Smoke Alarms are economical
devices, they contain precision electronic components that are precise-
ly calibrated. Repair must be done by the manufacturer.
8. REPLACING THE BATTERY:
The Smoke Alarm will sound beep for at least 30 days when the battery is
weak. The battery must be immediately replaced with a good fresh one. The
battery should also be changed if it does not sound an alarm when tested.
TO REPLACE THE BATTERY:
8-1 Check if the tamper resist locking pin is inserted in the Smoke Alarm
(see section 9). If so, pull the pin completely out of the Smoke Alarm using
long nose pliers.
8-2 Remove the Smoke Alarm from the mounting bracket by turning it
counterclockwise.
8-3 Replace with a fresh battery as specified below.
8-4 Check that battery connections are secure and the battery is secured in
its compartment.
8-5 Test Smoke Alarm for proper operation (see section 6). The Smoke
Alarm operates on a 9 volt (6F22) battery. The normal carbon zinc battery
operating life will be (1) one year. The normal alkaline battery operating life
will be two (2) or more years. The life of some batteries may be less.
8-6 Reinstall the unit to the mounting bracket by turning it clockwise.
WHENEVER THE BATTERY IS REPLACED, TEST THE ALARM FOR CORRECT
OPERATION BY PUSHING THE TEST BUTTON.
CAUTION – you should only use the batteries specified here or on the label
of the unit:
FOR MODELS A, B, C and PB USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING 9 VOLT
(6F22) BATTERIES:
Eveready 522* or 1222
Mallory MN1604
Duracell MN1604*
*Alkaline 9-volt battery for peak performance.
CAUTION: Do not use any type of rechargeable batteries.
9. USING THE TAMPER RESIST LOCKING MECHANISM:
To make the Smoke Alarm somewhat tamper resistant, a locking pin has
been provided in the base of the unit. It will help deter a child or other
individual from removing the Smoke Alarm from the bracket. See Figure 6.
This can be inserted by following the directions on the next page.
9-1 Remove the break-away locking pin from the unit by rocking pin back
and forth.
9-2 Put the Smoke Alarm back on the mounting bracket. (See section 5 on
How to Site Your Smoke Alarms).
9-3 Use long nose pliers, grab the head of the locking pin and insert into
hole located on the side of the Smoke Alarm. See Figure 7. To expose the
hole, break away plastic with long nose pliers.
9-4 The Tamper Resist feature is now inserted and complete.
TO REMOVE:
9-5 Using long nose pliers, grasp the head of the locking pin and pull the pin
completely out of the Smoke Alarm.
9-6 The Smoke Alarm can now be removed from the mounting bracket with
a counterclockwise twist.
9-7 Reinstall the unit to the mounting plate by turning it clockwise. Reinsert
the locking pin.
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FIGURE 7
FIGURE 6
BASE OF UNIT
INSERT
LOCKING PIN
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