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the unit has defective batteries or other failure. DO NOT use an open flame to
test your alarm, you could damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials
and start a structure fire.
TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION. Erratic or low sound
coming from your alarm may indicate a defective alarm, and it should be
returned for service (see section 12).
5. NUISANCE ALARMS
Smoke alarms are designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Cigarette smoke will
not normally set off the alarm, unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm.
Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if the alarm is located
close to the cooking area. Large quantities of combustible particles are generat-
ed from spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood which vents to
the outside (non-recirculating type) will also help remove these combustible
products from the kitchen.
Model 0976 has a Hush®button that is extremely useful in a kitchen area or
other areas prone to nuisance alarms. For more information, refer to section 4
OPERATION AND TESTING.
If the alarm does sound, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered, get out and
call the fire department. If no fire is present, check to see if one of the reasons
listed in section 2 may have caused the alarm.
6. MAINTENANCE
ALARM REMOVAL
To remove the alarm from the trim ring, rotate the alarm counter clockwise in
the direction of the "OFF" arrow on the cover.
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
Note: If battery carrier tamper resist feature has been activated it will need to
be deactivated in order to change the battery. Refer to section 3 "Battery Carrier
Tamper Resist Feature" for instructions.
To replace or install the batteries press down on the battery carrier and then
release to allow the carrier to pop open. The battery can then be pulled out of
the carrier. When installing a new battery into the carrier, make sure the battery
terminals are exposed and that the polarity matches the markings printed on the
battery carrier. Completely press the battery carrier down into the alarm and
release, the battery carrier will lock into the closed position.