Replace batteries with one of the following approved
brands: Duracell MN1500, MX1500 or Energizer E91.
These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer.
WARNING! Use only the batteries specified. Use of differ-
ent batteries may have a detrimental effect on the
Smoke/CO alarm. A good safety measure is to replace the
batteries twice a year, at the same time you change your
clocks for daylight saving time.
Alarm Replacement
Seven years after initial power-up, this unit will “chirp”
every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the
alarm. A label has been provided on the side of the alarm
that has “Replace by” printed on it. Write the replace by
date on the label. The date written on the label should be
after seven (7) years of cumulative power.
REPLACE IMMEDIATELY! IT WILL NOT DETECT CO IN
THIS CONDITION.
General Maintenance
To keep your Smoke/CO Alarm in good working order,
please follow these simple steps:
• Verify unit alarm, lights and battery operation by
pushing the test/reset button once a week.
• Remove the unit from mounting bracket and vacuum
the alarm cover and vents with a soft brush
attachment once a month to remove dust and dirt.
REINSTALL IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLEANING AND THEN
TEST USING THE TEST/RESET BUTTON! IF TAMPER
RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED, REFER TO
TAMPER RESIST FEATURE DESCRIPTION ON PAGE 15
FOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS.
• Never use detergents or other solvents to clean the unit.
• Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, or other
aerosols near the Smoke/CO Alarm.
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