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Battery Test:
• Switch off mains power. The Green LED on the smoke alarm will be OFF.
• Test alarm by pressing on the Test Button for a few seconds.This should sound the alarm.
• If the battery module has a fault, the alarm will chirp every 40 seconds.
• Watch the Red LED for about 5 minutes. It should flash at least once.
• Switch on mains power only when smoke alarm passes the above tests. The Green LED on the
smoke alarm will come ON.
For Model 6000RL Only
• The Rechargeable battery must be checked periodically. We recommend a weekly battery test.
• Smoke alarm must be connected to mains power for 8 hours for the battery to be fully charged.
• If the premises is without mains power for an extended period of time, such as a vacation home
where the mains power is turned off when it is not occupied, it is recommended to disconnect
the smoke alarm from the baseplate to prevent damage to the battery. Re-connect the smoke
alarm to the baseplate when mains power is turned on.
• If the battery is low, the Red LED will flash every 40 seconds and sound a chirp. We recommend
that you check the AC mains power and allow up to 8 hours to fully recharge the battery.
If chirping continues even after sufficient charging, we recommend you replace the smoke
alarm.
• The rechargeable battery will provide backup to the smoke alarm for 6 months without AC
power. And if the smoke alarm is connected to an ancillary base, it will provide backup for 2
months without AC power. Under normal conditions, the battery has a life of 10 years.
• Rechargeable backup battery will only operate when the smoke alarm is connected to the
baseplate. Removing the smoke alarm from the baseplate will render the smoke alarm
inoperative.
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