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12. Cleaning Your Alarm
Your Alarm Should be Cleaned at Least Once a Year
You can clean the interior of your alarm (sensing chamber) by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose
and blowing or vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm
can be wiped with a damp cloth. Use only water to dampen the cloth, use of detergents or cleaners could
damage the alarm.
• Never use detergent or other solvents to clean the unit.
• Avoid spraying air freshener, hair spray, or other aerosols near the alarm.
• Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor’s ability to detect smoke.
• Never attempt to disassemble the unit to clean inside. This action will void your warranty.
WARNING: Reinstall the Alarm as soon as possible to ensure continuous protection.
Smoke Chamber Monitoring (Fault Mode)
The smoke alarm constantly monitors the condition of the smoke chamber. If the alarm detects a build up of
dust and contaminants in the smoke chamber, it will chirp and ash the LED every 30 seconds. See section
Troubleshooting Guide, Fault Mode. This indicates the smoke chamber requires maintenance and cleaning.
The smoke alarm will operate as normal in an event of a re. However, the chance of a false alarm is high. If
after cleaning the smoke alarm the condition persists, replace the smoke alarm.
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