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12. Maintenance
YOUR SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR.
To clean your smoke alarm, first remove it from the mounting base as outlined in Section 6. Clean the
smoke alarm with compressed air or a vacuum cleaner; by blowing or vacuuming through the vent
openings around the rear rim of the smoke alarm. The outside shell of the smoke alarm can be wiped
with a damp cloth.
After cleaning, reinstall your alarm back on the mounting base and test your alarm by using the Test
Button. If cleaning does not restore the alarm to normal operation, the alarm should be replaced.
WARNING : Reinstall the Alarm as soon as possible to ensure continuous protection.
Please note: False alarms activated by contaminants such as dust and insects inside the smoke alarm
are not covered under warranty. Please ensure the smoke alarms are properly maintained and cleaned
regularly.
Smoke Chamber Monitoring
The smoke alarm constantly monitors the condition of the smoke chamber. If the chamber detects a
build up of dust and contaminants, it will chirp 3 times every 40 seconds and the red LED will flash
every 5 minutes. This indicates the smoke chamber requires cleaning. The smoke alarm will operate
as normal in an event of a fire. However, the chance of a false alarm is high. If the fault remains after
cleaning, then please replace the smoke alarm.
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