Kidde PI9000CA - Manual (Page 15)

Maintenance
After installing or changing the battery, reinstall your alarm and
test your alarm by using the test button.
WARNING! Use only the batteries specified above. Use of different
batteries than the recommended ones, may have a detrimental effect
on the smoke alarm. A good safety measure is to replace the battery
at least once a year, or at the same time you change your clocks for
daylight saving time. Be sure to follow the battery installation
instructions printed on the back of the alarm.
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED!
NOTE: If after battery replacement the alarm continues to chirp,
push the Test button. The Hush
® feature may have been
activated accidently while changing the battery and pushing the
Test button will end the Hush
® cycle.
Cleaning the Alarm
The alarm should be cleaned at least once a year.
• To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting plate as
outlined in previous sections. You can clean the alarm by
using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose with a soft
brush attachment. Blow or vacuum around the perimeter of
the alarm to remove dust and dirt. The outside of the alarm
can be wiped with a damp cloth (do not use a wet cloth to
avoid water entering the unit).
• After cleaning, reinstall your alarm and test your alarm by
using the Test button. If cleaning does not restore the alarm
to normal operation, the alarm should be replaced.
• Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere
with the sensor’s ability to detect smoke. Never attempt to
disassemble the unit or clean inside. This action will void
your warranty.
Replacing the Alarm
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Kidde
recommend replacing this alarm ten years from the date code
label (located on the back of the alarm).
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