Nuisance Alarms; Maintenance Battery Replacement - Kidde P9050 User Manual

TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION.
Erratic or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate
a defective alarm, and it should be returned for service (see
section 12).
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.

5. NUISANCE ALARMS

Smoke alarms are designed to minimize nuisance alarms.
Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless the
smoke is blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from
cooking may set off the alarm if the alarm is located close to the
cooking area. Large quantities of combustible particles are gener-
ated from spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood
which vents to the outside (non-recirculating type) will also help
remove these combustible products from the kitchen.
If the alarm does sound, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered,
get out and call the fire department. If no fire is present, check to
see if one of the reasons listed in section 2 may have caused the
alarm.
The Model P9050 has a "HUSH" control that is extremely useful in
a kitchen area or other areas prone to nuisance alarms. For more
information refer to section 4, OPERATION AND TESTING.
6. MAINTENANCE
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
If tamper resist pin has been used, refer to TAMPER RESIST
LOCKING PIN in section 3 for removal instructions.
To replace the battery, remove the alarm from the mounting plate
by rotating the alarm in the direction of the "OFF" arrow on the
cover (see figure 7).
The Model P9050 Smoke Alarm is powered by a 9V battery (car-
bon zinc, alkaline and lithium batteries may be used). A fresh bat-
tery should last for one year under normal operating conditions.
This alarm has a low battery monitor circuit which will cause the
alarm to "chirp" approximately every 30-40 seconds for a mini-
mum of seven (7) days when the battery gets low. Replace the
battery when this condition occurs.