Kidde i12060CA Manuals page 19

Maintenance
Battery Removal
NOTE: If battery tamper resist feature has been activated
it will need to be deactivated in order to change the
battery. Refer to the Battery Tamper Resist Feature section
for instructions.
To replace or install the battery press down on the battery
door and then release to allow the door to pop open.
The battery can then be pulled out (Image 9). When
installing a new battery, make sure the battery terminals
are facing outwards as illustrated inside the battery door
and that the polarity matches the markings printed.
Completely press the battery door down into the alarm
and release. The battery door will secure into the closed
position.
A missing or improperly installed battery will prevent the
battery door from closing and result in improper alarm
operation.
This alarm has a low/missing battery monitor circuit which
will cause the alarm 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.
NOTE: Low/missing battery monitor circuit WILL cause the
unit to chirp while replacing the battery. This function will
cease once the new battery has been installed. To avoid
this "chirp" the unit can be removed from the mounting
plate and disconnected from the AC power when replacing
the battery, but it is not necessary. This smoke alarm has a
convenient front-load battery feature that does not require
disconnection for changing the battery.
BATTERY DOOR OPERATION
IMAGE 9
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