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WARNING: Use only the batteries specified. Use of different batteries
may have a detrimental effect on the alarm. Do not mix old and new
batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard, or rechargeable batteries.
NOTE: Do not use lithium batteries in this unit. A good safety measure is to
replace the batteries at least once a year, or at the same time you change
your clocks for daylight saving time. A missing or improperly installed
battery will render the unit inoperable.
10 yr Sealed Battery Models:
These models contain a sealed lithium battery backup system. No
battery installation or replacement is necessary for the life of the alarm.
NOTE: Constant exposure to high or low humidity or temperatures may reduce battery life.
WARNING: NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INCLUDED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ALARM
FOR ANY REASON! DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THE ALARM YOURSELF.
LOW BATTERY
This alarm is equipped with a low battery monitor circuit. If the battery capacity is nearing the point
where it can no longer provide adequate power for all alarm functions, the low battery condition
will occur. See Troubleshooting Guide. The unit must be replaced within 7 days of the first
occurrence of the “Low Battery Warning” to provide continuous alarm detection.
CAUTION: THE BATTERY USED IN THIS DEVICE MAY PRESENT A FIRE OR CHEMICAL
BURN HAZARD IF MISTREATED. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE, HEAT ABOVE 100°C
(212°F) OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.
WARNING: Failure to install batteries in the correct orientation, or activate the 10 yr battery
backup, will prevent proper operation of this alarm and will prevent its response to fire and/or CO
hazards.
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