Testing; Alarm Removal; Maintenance - Kidde i12020ACA Manual

Maintenance

Testing

NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED!
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 no alarm sounds, check the fuse or circuit
breaker supplying power to the alarm circuit. If the alarm
still 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).
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.

Alarm Removal

If the smoke alarm tamper resist feature has been
activated, refer to the Alarm Tamper Resist Feature section
for removal instructions.
To remove the alarm from the mounting plate, rotate the
alarm in the direction of the "OFF" arrow on the cover. To
disconnect the AC Quick-Connect wire harness, squeeze
the locking arms on the sides of the Quick Connector
while pulling the connector away from the bottom of the
alarm (see Image 5).
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