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10. L.E.D. Status
• Green L.E.D. is lit when AC power is present.
• Red L.E.D. blinks to indicate normal operation of alarm function. (If model with battery
back-up, also indicates healthy battery.) In alarm state (i.e. triggered), L.E.D. will flash
rapidly. When interconnected, only triggering alarm will have this state.
If interconnected to other alarms only the triggering alarm will have a rapidly
flashing L.E.D..
On optical alarms if the red L.E.D. blinks every 30-40 seconds and the alarm chirps in
between, it indicates failure of the sensing chamber. Householders should consult
Owner's Manual or installer/landlord. {This condition also exists if the Hush button is
pushed}
• The alarm sounder and flashing L.E.D. will remain whilst the alarm continues to detect
smoke (or excessive heat in a heat alarm).

11. Ongoing Maintenance

• Alarms are sensitive electrical devices. The test button should be pushed (and held)
once a week to verify operation.
• Once a month the alarm should be wiped with a mildly damp cloth, having previously
vacuumed the outside of the unit, especially through the grill area. The mains supply
should first be isolated .
12. Battery Replacement
• If the alarm type has replaceable battery cells,
they should be replaced annually. (If using alkaline,
this can be extended to 2 years).
• A chirp once every 40 seconds indicates the battery
needs replacement. Do this as soon as possible.
• Mains power should be disconnected at the
Consumer Unit/fuse box.
• See section 4 to see how to remove alarm and locate battery draw .
• Replace with an alkaline battery such as Duracell MN1604, Duracell Ultra MX1604;
Energizer 6LR61, (Do not use rechargeable cells.)
• If a chirping noise is present after this, wait for 10 minutes to elapse, as it may be due
to the hush button having been pushed .
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
On rechargeable models there are no user replaceable components.

13. Repair/Servicing

• If the alarm is not functioning, first check the troubleshooting section. If this does not
rectify the problem:
• Consult your installer, wholesale distributor or landlord for advice if property is rented.
• There are no user serviceable parts, except for models with loose batteries.
• Do not attempt to dismantle the alarm – this will invalidate the guarantee .
14. Limitations of Smoke/Heat Alarms
Warning! Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of possible fires at a reason-
able cost; however, alarms have sensing limitations. Ionisation sensing alarms may detect invisible
fire particles (associated with fast flaming fires) sooner than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric
sensing alarms may detect visible fire particles (associated with slow smouldering fires) sooner
than ionisation alarms. Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable. For maxi-
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(AC models with loose battery only)
CAUTION FOR LITHIUM ONLY
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
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