Maintenance And Cleaning - Code one A Owner's Manual

110-949C English 11/6/06

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

In addition to weekly testing, this smoke alarm requires yearly battery
replacement and periodic cleaning. Periodic cleaning will remove dust,
dirt, and debris.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Replace battery at least once a year or immediately when the low bat-
tery signal (a chirp) sounds once a minute. Use only the following bat-
teries as replacements in this smoke alarm:
Eveready 522 or 1222, or Duracell MN 1604
!
WARNING: DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE OF BATTERY,
EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL. DO
NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
1. Turn smoke alarm counter-clockwise to detach from
mounting plate.
2. From back of smoke alarm, remove battery from pocket.
Disconnect and discharge drained battery from battery
connector.
3. Connect a fresh, 9-volt battery to connector. The battery will
fit only one way. Be sure battery connector is securely
attached to battery terminals.
4. Push test button for at least five (5) seconds. The alarm horn
should sound. This means the battery is connected properly.
5. Place battery into battery pocket.
6. Reattach smoke alarm to mounting plate. To do so, turn
smoke alarm clockwise until it snaps into plate.
7. Test smoke alarm using Push-to-Test button as described on
page 5, TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM.
CLEANING
Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month to remove dust, dirt,
or debris as follows:
• Using the wand attachment of a working vacuum cleaner, vacuum all
sides and the cover of smoke alarm. Be sure all the vents are free of
debris.
• If necessary, remove battery(ies) and use a damp cloth to clean smoke
alarm cover.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to remove the cover or clean inside the
smoke alarm. THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
!
REPAIR
CAUTION: Do not attempt to repair this smoke alarm. Doing so
will void your warranty.
If smoke alarm is not operating properly, see TROUBLESHOOTING on
page 8. If you cannot solve the problem, and if the alarm is still under
warranty, return smoke alarm to Code One Safety. Pack it in a well-
padded carton, shipping prepaid to:
Code One Safety
Warranty Returns Department
3505 Laird Road Unit #14
Mississauga, Ontario L5L 5Y7
If the smoke alarm is no longer under warranty, replace the smoke
alarm immediately with a comparable Code One brand smoke alarm.
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