Maintenance Of Your Alarm - Kidde WFPCO User Manual

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17. MAINTENANCE OF YOUR ALARM

To keep your alarm in good working order:
• Test every week by pushing the Test/Reset bu on. The unit will emit 3 long beeps repeated
twice (simulated smoke alarm), followed by 4 short beeps repeated twice (simulated CO
alarm). NOTE: due to the loudness of the sounder, stand at arm's length when tes ng.
• NOTE: do not use naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, to test your apparatus.
• Keep away from solvents or detergents
• Avoid spraying air-freshener, hair-spray near the alarm
• Do not paint the alarm. If decora ng or using adhesives close to the alarm, remove it
temporarily
• Keep away nappy buckets
• Storage and Transport Condi ons: -20° C to +60° C, 5-95%RH (non-condensing)
The following substances can affect the sensor and cause false alarms:
Methane, Propane, Iso-butane, Iso-propanol, Ethylene, Benzene, Toluene, Ethyl acetate, Hydrogen
Sulphide, Hydrogen, Sulphur Dioxide, alcohol based products, paints, thinners, solvents, adhesives,
hair-sprays, a ershaves or perfumes and some cleaning agents.
NOTE: there could be other compounds occurring within a par cular household which could cause
similar effects.
Warning: Do not tamper with the apparatus, as there is a risk of electric shock or malfunc on.
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