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MAINTENANCE
Test the smoke alarm every week, for example when doing the vacuuming, by pressing
the test button for at least 10 seconds. The alarm signal is a penetrating, rapidly pulsating
signal. The alarm sounds as long as the test button is pressed or there is smoke in the
detector. When the alarm goes off, always check carefully to see that there is no fire and
never remove the battery from the alarm except when changing it! Always test the alarm
immediately after returning from holiday or after a longer period of absence. Under the test
button, there is a red control lamp which twinkles once a minute. This shows that the bat-
tery is correctly connected. If the alarm does not sound when testing, the battery must be
replaced. The alarm should be dusted and cleaned regularly with a slightly damp cloth. In
connection with annual battery change or when required, for example after a false alarm,
clean and vacuum the alarm carefully using a soft brush. The battery lasts approximately
one year. About a month before the battery is completely flat, the alarm emits a short sig-
nal once a minute. This is the signal that the battery needs changing. The alarm works as
normal during this time. The battery should be an alkaline 9 Volt battery: Energiser 522 or
Duracell MN1604. Always test the alarm after changing the battery.
Service
If the sounder gives burst of five clicks then a fault has occurred or the battery is totally ex-
hausted. Replace the battery and check that the activity LED is working normally.
If the sounder still gives bursts of five clicks after inserting a good battery then the unit has
a fault. Return the unit to your supplier.
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