False Alarms; Battery Replacement - Airstream LAND YACHT MOTORHOME Owner's Manual

CAUTION
: BEFORE USING THE ALARM HUSH FEATURE, IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF
THE SMOKE AND BE CERTAIN A SAFE CONDITION EXISTS.
FLASHING L.E.D. LIGHT: This smoke detector is equipped with a flashing red indicator light. The light
is located under the test button and will flash every 30-40 seconds to indicate that the smoke detector is
receiving power.
TESTING: Test by pushing the test button on the cover and holding it down for a minimum of 2 seconds.
This will sound the alarm if all the electronic circuitry, horn and battery are working. If no alarm sounds the
unit has defective batteries or other failure. You can also test the alarm by blowing smoke into it.
TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION. Erratic or low sound coming
from your alarm may indicate a defective detector, and it should be returned for service.

FALSE ALARMS

Smoke detectors are designed to minimize false alarms. Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the
alarm, unless the smoke is blown directly into the detector. Combustion particles from cooking may set off
the alarm if the detector is located close to the cooking area. Large quantities of combustible particles are
generated from spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood which vents to the outside (non-
recirculating type) will also help remove these combustible products from the kitchen.
MODEL 0916 HAS A "HUSH" CONTROL that is extremely useful in a kitchen area or other areas
prone to nuisance alarms. For more information refer to OPERATION AND TESTING.
If the detector does alarm, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered, get out and call the fire department. If
no fire is present, check to see if other reasons may have caused the alarm.
MAINTENANCE

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

To replace-the battery remove the detector from the mounting plate by rotating the detector in the direction
of the "OFF" arrow on the cover.
The Model 0916 Smoke Detector uses one (1) 9-volt battery. The SMOKE DETECTOR is powered by a
9V carbon zinc battery (alkaline battery may also be used). A fresh battery should last for one year under
normal operating condition. This detector has a low battery monitor circuit that will cause the detector to
"chirp" approximately every 30-40 seconds for a minimum of seven (7) days when the battery gets low.
Replace the battery when this condition occurs. USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9 VOLT BATTERIES
FOR SMOKE DETECTOR REPLACEMENT
Carbon-zinc type:
Alkaline type:
Lithium type:
REGULAR TESTING IS RECOMMENDED.
WARNING
BATTERIES MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE SMOKE DETECTOR.
NOTE: IF AFTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT, THE UNIT CONTINUES TO CHIRP, WAIT FOR
APPROXIMATELY 7 MINUTES. THE "HUSH" FEATURE MAY HAVE BEEN ACTIVATED
ACCIDENTALLY WHILE CHANGING THE BATTERIES AND WILL RESET AUTOMATICALLY
AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT GAS
EVEREADY 216 OR 1222, GOLD PEAK 1604P OR 1604S
EVEREADY 522; DURACELL MN 1604, Gold Peak 1604A
ULTRALIFE U9VL. NOTE:
USE ONLY THE BATTERIES SPECIFIED. USE OF DIFFERENT
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