How do you change the battery in a smoke alarm?
Remove the alarm from your ceiling or wall. Open the cover and take out the battery. Press and hold the test button for 15-30 seconds. This will fully reset the smoke alarm and drain any charge left inside. Insert the new battery and close the battery compartment.
Why does my smoke alarm keep chirping even with a new battery?
There are a number of possible causes for your smoke alarm to keep chirping even with a new battery. It might be time to purchase a new detector. Check the date of manufacture printed on the back of your alarm to confirm it’s not expired. Most alarms expire 7-10 years after the manufacture date.
Where do I change the batteries in my First Alert alarm?
Rechargeable batteries are not recommended. Refer to the list to find the right batteries for common First Alert alarms. Location: Front face of alarm in the bottom left corner. Location: Flip the front cover open and replace the 9V battery. If your model isn’t listed, check your manual for more information on appropriate replacement batteries.
How often do you need to change the batteries in a fire alarm?
Alarms with removeable (non-sealed) batteries need fresh batteries about once per year. Most detectors take AA or 9V batteries. Use brand-name Duracell, Energizer, or Eveready batteries with an expiration date 4+ years from today’s date. Rechargeable batteries are not recommended.
Remove the alarm from your ceiling or wall. Open the cover and take out the battery. Press and hold the test button for 15-30 seconds. This will fully reset the smoke alarm and drain any charge left inside. Insert the new battery and close the battery compartment.
When to remove the pull tab on a smoke alarm?
The battery pull-tab should be removed after AC power is provided to the device. The battery drawer should be totally closed for the battery to make contact with the terminals. As the battery in a smoke alarm gets weak, the smoke alarm will “chirp” about once a minute to let you know that the battery needs to be replaced.
Where do I find the battery on my Fire Alarm?
This is usually located inside the lid, but can sometimes be found on the main board, on the bottom of the enclosure, or some other location. Use the model number and brand name to narrow down the search for your battery. Click here to find other Alarm Batteries at Amazon.com.
There are a number of possible causes for your smoke alarm to keep chirping even with a new battery. It might be time to purchase a new detector. Check the date of manufacture printed on the back of your alarm to confirm it’s not expired. Most alarms expire 7-10 years after the manufacture date.