Maintenance - Kidde RF-SM-DC User Manual

6. MAINTENANCE

ALARM REMOVAL
IF THE SMOKE ALARM'S TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED, REFER TO
THE PARAGRAPH ON SMOKE ALARM TAMPER RESIST FEATURE IN SECTION 3 FOR
REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS.
To remove the alarm from the trim ring, rotate the alarm counter clockwise in the direction
of the "OFF" arrow on the cover.
ALARM REPLACEMENT
Ten years after initial power-up, this unit will "chirp" 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 ten (10) years of cumulative power. NOTE: Chirping once a minute is an
indication of a low battery where as the indication for replacement is once every 30 seconds.
Battery Replacement
If any form of battery failure is detected the red LED light will flash and the unit will "chirp"
once every minute, and will continue for at least seven days.
Refer to Section 3 for information on installing the batteries.
USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING "AA" BATTERIES FOR SMOKE ALARM REPLACEMENT:
Duracell MN1500, MX1500 or Energizer E91.
These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer.
WARNING! Use only the batteries specified. Use of different batteries may have
a detrimental effect on the alarm. A good safety measure is to replace the bat-
teries at the same time you change your clocks for daylight saving time.
CAUTION: YOUR SMOKE ALARM IS SEALED AND THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE!
CAUTION! Alarm will not engage to bracket unless all three batteries are
installed. Removal of any or all batteries will render the alarm inoperative!
After installing or changing the battery, reinstall your alarm. Test your alarm by using the
test/reset button and check that the green LED flashes once every 10 seconds.
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED!
WARNING! BE SURE TO FOLLOW BATTERY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PRINTED ON THE BACK OF THE ALARM AND USE ONLY THE BATTERIES SPECI-
FIED. USE OF DIFFERENT BATTERIES MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON
THE SMOKE ALARM AND CAUSE IT TO NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED.
CONSTANT EXPOSURES TO HIGH OR LOW TEMPERATURES OR HIGH HUMIDITY MAY
REDUCE BATTERY LIFE.