Troubleshooting - BRK electronic 4120 AC User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Always TURN OFF POWER before checking connections or disconnecting
any Smoke Alarm!
Problem....
Smoke Alarm sounds when
no smoke is visible.
You experience frequent
unwanted alarms (like in
response to cooking smoke)
Smoke Alarm chirps
intermittently.
Alarm horn doesn't sound
during testing.
Interconnected units do not
alarm during testing.
During installation the
alarm "chirps" once a
minute.
If you still have questions after reading this manual, please call Consumer Affairs, Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-5pm
(Central Time): 1-800-323-9005.
You should...
• Clean the Smoke Alarm. (See "Testing and Maintenance.")
• Check the location of the Alarm. (See Where To Install Smoke Alarms.")
• Check if you accidently pushed the Test Button.
• Check the location of the Smoke Alarm. The smoke alarm may be too close
to a kitchen, cooking appliance, or steamy bathroom. (See "Where To
Install Smoke Alarms.")
• Check all AC connections for proper installation. (See "How To Install This
Smoke Alarm" and "Testing and Maintenance".)
• Check that the battery is installed correctly and is working properly. (See
"How To Install This Smoke Alarm" and "Testing and Maintenance".)
• Check the location of the Alarm. (See "Where To Install Smoke Alarms.")
• Clean the Smoke Alarm. (See "Testing and Maintenance.")
• You may have accidently pressed the Silence Button.
• Check that the batteries are installed correctly and are working properly. (See
"How To Install This Smoke Alarm" and "Testing and Maintenance".)
• Check all AC connections for proper installation. (See "How To Install This
Smoke Alarm" and "Testing and Maintenance".)
• You may have accidently pressed the Silence Button.
• You may have accidently pressed the Silence Button. The Smoke Alarm
should return to normal operation after 15 minutes. If the chirping persists
try installing a new 9V battery.
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