General Alarm Maintenance - Kidde KN-COSMXTR-B User Manual

Battery Replacement
WARNING! Use only the batteries specified. Use of differ-
ent batteries may have a detrimental effect on the
Smoke/CO alarm. A good safety measure is to replace the
batteries twice a year, at the same time you change your
clocks for daylight saving time.
Alarm Replacement
Seven years after initial power-up, this unit will "chirp"
twice every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace
the alarm. A label has been provided on the side of the
alarm that has "Replace by" printed on it. Write the replace
by date on the label. The date written on the label should
be after seven (7) years of cumulative power.
REPLACE IMMEDIATELY! IT WILL NOT DETECT CO IN
THIS CONDITION.
General Maintenance
To keep your Smoke/CO Alarm in good working order,
please follow these simple steps:
• Verify unit alarm, lights and battery operation by
pushing the test/reset button once a week.
• Remove the unit from mounting bracket and vacuum
the alarm cover and vents with a soft brush
attachment once a month to remove dust and dirt.
REINSTALL IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLEANING AND THEN
TEST USING THE TEST/RESET BUTTON! IF TAMPER
RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED, REFER TO
TAMPER RESIST FEATURE DESCRIPTION ON PAGE 15
FOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS.
• Never use detergent or other solvents to clean the unit.
• Avoid spraying air freshener, hair spray, or other
aerosols near the Smoke/CO Alarm.
Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere
with the sensor's ability to detect smoke and CO. Never
attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside. This action
will void your warranty. Move the Smoke/CO Alarm and
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