Maintenance - Kidde i9060CA User Manual

Maintenance

Testing
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, always
stand an arms length away from the unit when testing.
Test by pushing the Test button on the cover and hold it down
for a minimum of 5 seconds. This will sound the alarm if all the
electronic circuitry, horn and battery are working. If the alarm
does not sound, the unit has a defective battery or some other
failure. DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm, you could
damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a fire.
Test the alarm weekly to ensure proper operation. Erratic or
low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective
alarm, and it should be returned for service (see Warranty
section).
This smoke alarm is equipped with a flashing red indicator light.
The red LED is located under the test button and will flash every
40 seconds to indicate that the smoke alarm is receiving power.
When products of combustion are sensed, the unit sounds a loud
85db pulsating alarm, and the red LED rapidly flashes every 2
seconds, until the air is cleared.
Safety light equipped i9080CA will illuminate while the alarm
sounds, until the sensing chamber is cleared of smoke particles.
Alarms failing an alarm test, or not operating normally, must be
replaced with a new alarm. Similarly, alarms more than 10 years
old must be replaced.
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