Cleaning Your Alarm - Kidde Truesense Combo User Manual

14. Cleaning Your Alarm

your alarm Should be Cleaned at Least Once a year
You can clean the interior of your alarm (sensing chamber) by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose and
blowing or vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm can be
wiped with a damp cloth. Use only water to dampen the cloth, use of detergents or cleaners could damage the alarm.
If the tamper resist feature has been activated, refer to tamper resist feature description in section 9 for removal
instructions. Remove the alarm from the mounting bracket by rotating 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.
If the alarm is in Fault mode, the alarm may be in need of cleaning. After cleaning, press the Test/Hush® button. If
the fault does not clear, the alarm needs to be replaced.
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Never use detergent or other solvents to clean the unit.
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Avoid spraying air freshener, hair spray, or other aerosols near the alarm.
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Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor's ability to detect smoke and CO.
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Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside. This action will void your warranty.
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The following substances can affect the CO sensor and may cause false readings and damage to the sensor:
Methane, propane, isobutane, iso-propanol, ethyl acetate, hydrogen sulfide, sulfide dioxides, alcohol based
products, paints, thinner, solvents, adhesives, hair spray, after shave, perfume, and some cleaning agents.
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Move the Alarm and place in another location prior to performing any of the following:
Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture
Painting
Wall papering
Using adhesives
Storing the unit in a plastic bag during any of the above projects will protect the sensors from damage.
When household cleaning supplies or similar contaminates are used, the area must be well ventilated.
waRNiNG: REiNSTaLL THE aLaRM aS SOON aS pOSSiBLE TO ENSURE CONTiNUOUS
pROTECTiON.
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