Firex H230 Owner's Manual page 9

4. Pull out the connector plug from the back of the heat alarm.
5. From the back of the heat alarm, remove battery door screw and
lift the tab to open the battery compartment door.
6. Remove the battery from the compartment. Disconnect the
drained battery from the battery compartment and discard.
7. Connect a new, healthy 9V battery to the connector. The battery
will only fit one way. Be sure the battery connector is securely
attached to the battery terminals.
8. Place the battery into the battery compartment.
9. Close the battery compartment door. Push down until it snaps
into place. Install battery door screw.
10. Using the Push-to-Test button, test the heat alarm to verify 9V DC
battery back-up. See "TESTING THE HEAT ALARM".
11. Replace the connector plug. The connector will "snap" into place.
Gently tug the connector to be sure it is attached properly.
12. Reattach the heat alarm to the mounting plate by turning the heat
alarm clockwise until it snaps into place.
13. Turn on the AC power and test the heat alarm using the
Push-to-Test button. See "TESTING THE HEAT ALARM".
!WARNING: H
EAT ALARMS ARE LIFE
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PERIODICALLY
CLEANING
Clean the heat alarm at least once annually to remove dust, dirt
and debris. Always turn off the AC power to the heat alarm before
cleaning it.
Using the soft brush or wand attachment to a vacuum cleaner,
vacuum all sides and the cover of the heat alarm. Be sure that all
vents are free from debris.
If necessary, turn off the AC power and use a damp cloth to clean the
heat alarm cover.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to remove the cover or clean inside the
heat alarm. THIS WILL INVALIDATE YOUR GUARANTEE. Failure to prop-
erly clean and maintain this heat alarm may result in impaired operation
and possible failure and will invalidate the guarantee.
REPAIR
!CAUTION: D
O NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THIS HEAT ALARM
DATE YOUR GUARANTEE
If the heat alarm is not operating properly, see "TROUBLESHOOTING".
If necessary, and if the heat alarm is still under guarantee, return it to
your local distributor. Pack it in a well-padded carton and send it, postage
prepaid, to one of the addresses given at the end of this manual.
If the heat alarm is no longer under guarantee, have a qualified electri-
cian replace the heat alarm immediately with a comparable Firex brand
heat alarm.
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