Maintenance And Cleaning; Battery Replacement - Firex AD Instructions Manual

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

In addition to weekly testing, this smoke alarm requires yearly battery
replacement and periodic cleaning to remove dust, dirt, and debris.
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DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off
power at main service panel by removing
fuse or switching appropriate circuit
breaker to OFF position before replacing
battery or cleaning smoke alarm.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Always turn off power to smoke alarm before replacing battery.
Replace battery at least once a year, or immediately when the low
battery signal sounds (a beep once per minute indicates low bat-
tery). Batteries should be replaced regularly as necessary, even
when the smoke alarm is receiving AC power.
Use only the following batteries as replacements in this smoke alarm:
Eveready 216, 522, 1222, Duracell MN 1604, or Ultralife U9VL-J
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WARNING: DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE OF BAT-
TERY, EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS
MANUAL. DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
1. Turn off power to smoke alarm at main service panel.
2. Turn smoke alarm counter-clockwise to detach from mounting plate.
3. Gently pull down smoke alarm. Be careful not to separate wire
connections.
4. Pull out power plug from back of smoke alarm.
5. From back of smoke alarm, lift tab to open battery pocket door.
6. Remove battery from pocket. Disconnect and discard drained
battery from battery connector.
7. Connect a fresh, 9-volt battery to connector. The battery will fit
only one way. Be sure battery connector is securely attached to
battery terminals.
8. Place battery into battery pocket.
9. Close battery pocket door. Push down until it snaps into place.
10. Replace connector plug. Connector will "snap" into place.
Gently tug connector to be sure it is attached properly.
11. Reattach smoke alarm to mounting plate by turning smoke
alarm clockwise until it snaps into plate.
12. Turn on power and test smoke alarm using Push-to-Test button.
CLEANING
Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month to remove dust, dirt,
or debris. Always turn off power to smoke alarm before cleaning.
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Using the soft brush or wand attachment to a vacuum cleaner,
vacuum all sides and cover of smoke alarm. Be sure all the
vents are free of debris.
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If necessary, turn off power and use a damp cloth to clean
smoke alarm cover.
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Do not spray smoke alarm with cleaners. Always place cleaners
on cloth first, then wipe smoke alarm with cloth.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to remove the cover or clean inside the
smoke alarm. THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
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