Testing; Alarm Removal; Battery Replacement - Kidde 1235CA User Manual

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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 2 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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Battery Replacement

Models 1275CA and PE120CA
These alarms have 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.
Models 1275CA and PE120CA use a 9 V carbon zinc
battery (alkaline and lithium batteries may also be used).
A fresh battery should last for one year under normal
operating conditions.
Use only the following 9 volt batteries for replacement:
Carbon-Zinc Type Eveready 216 or 1222
Gold Peak 1604P or 1604S
Alkaline Type Energizer 522
Duracell MN1604 or MX1604
Gold Peak 1604A
Lithium Type Ultralife U9VL-J
These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer.
WARNING! Use only the batteries specified above. Use of
different batteries than the recommended ones, may have a
detrimental effect on the smoke alarm. A good safety measure is
to replace the battery at least once a year, or at the same time
you change your clocks for daylight saving time. Be sure to
follow the battery installation instructions printed on the back of
the alarm.
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED!
NOTE: For model 1275CA, 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 battery and will reset
automatically.
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