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1. Remove the mounting plate from the back of the alarm by
holding the mounting plate and twisting the alarm in the direc-
tion indicated by the "OFF" arrow on the alarm cover.
2. To insure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway or
wall, the "A" line on the mounting plate should be parallel with
the hallway when ceiling mounting or horizontal when wall
mounting.
3. After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in
Section 1, attach the mounting plate to the ceiling as shown in
Figure 4. For wall mounting see Figure 5. Place mounting plate
on the wall. Be sure the "UP FOR WALL MOUNTING " text and
arrow are facing up. Use the screws and anchors provided to
secure the mounting plate. (use 3/16" drill bit for anchors).
4. Battery installation instructions are provided on the inside of the
battery door for Safety Light and Smoke Alarm use. To ensure
proper installation of the Safety Light and Smoke Alarm battery
follow the instructions.
5. When installing the battery, press the battery reminder fingers
down into the battery compartment and install the battery (see
Figure 6).
CAUTION! IF THE BATTERY REMINDER FINGERS ARE NOT
HELD DOWN IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT BY THE
BATTERIES, THE BATTERY DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE, AND THE
UNIT WILL NOT ATTACH TO TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET.
6. Alignment marks are provided on the edge of the trim plate and
the alarm. After installing the mounting plate, place the alarm
on the mounting plate with the alignment marks lined up. Twist
the alarm in the direction indicated by the "ON" arrow on the
alarm cover (see Figure 7) until it locks in place.
7. USING TAMPER RESIST LOCKING PIN: To make your smoke
alarm tamper resistant, a locking pin
has been provided in the bag with
the screws and anchors. Using this
pin will help deter children and oth-
ers from removing the alarm from
the mounting plate. To use the pin,
insert it into the hole in the side of
the alarm after the alarm has been
installed on the mounting plate (see Figure 8).
Tamper Resist
FIGURE 8
Locking Pin