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17. Cleaning Your Alarm
Your Alarm Should be Cleaned at least once a Year
You can clean the interior of your alarm (sensing chamber) by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose and blow-
ing or vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm can be wiped with
a damp cloth. Use only water to dampen the cloth, use of detergents or cleaners could damage the alarm.
If the alarm is in Fault mode and the Red LED is blinking a fault code of 10 or 14 flashes (after a button push), the alarm
may be in need of cleaning. After cleaning, press the button. If the fault does not clear, the alarm needs to be replaced.
• Never use detergent or other solvents to clean the unit.
• Avoid spraying air freshener, hair spray, or other aerosols near the alarm.
• Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor's ability to detect smoke, CO, and Indoor
Air Quality.
• Never attempt to disassemble the unit to clean inside. This action will void your warranty.
• The following substances can affect the CO sensor and may cause false readings and damage to the sensor:
Methane, propane, isobutane, iso-propanol, ethyl acetate, hydrogen sulfide, sulfide dioxides, alcohol based
products, paints, thinner, solvents, adhesives, hair spray, aftershave, perfume, and some cleaning agents.
• Move the Alarm and place in another location prior to performing any of the following:
Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture
Painting
Wall papering
Using adhesives
Storing the unit in a plastic bag during any of the above projects will protect the sensors from damage. When household
cleaning supplies or similar contaminates are used, the area must be well ventilated.
wArnInG: reInSTAll THe AlArM AS Soon AS PoSSIBle To enSUre ConTInUoUS deTeCTIon.
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