BRK electronic 4120B - Manual (Page 21)

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Troubleshooting
DANGER !
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Always TURN OFF POWER before checking connections or
disconnecting any smoke alarm!
If you still have questions after reading this manual, please call Consumer Affairs, Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-5pm
(Central Time): 1-800-323-9005.
Problem... You should...
Smoke alarm sounds when
no smoke is visible. • Clean the smoke alarm. (See “Regular Maintenance.”)
• Check the location of the alarm. (See “Where To Install Smoke Alarms.”)
• Check if you accidentally pushed the test button.
You experience frequent
unwanted alarms (like in
response to cooking
smoke). • Check the location of the smoke alarm. The smoke alarm may be too
close to a kitchen, cooking appliance, or steamy bathroom. (See “Where
To Install Smoke Alarms.”)
Smoke alarm chirps
intermittently. • Check all AC connections for proper installation. (See “How to Install
This Smoke Alarm” and “Weekly Testing”).
• Check that the battery is installed correctly and is working properly.
(See “How to Install This Smoke Alarm” and “Weekly Testing.”)
• Check the location of the alarm.(See “Where To Install Smoke Alarms.”)
• Clean the smoke alarm. (See “Regular Maintenance.”)
• You may have accidentally pressed the Silence button.
Alarm horn doesn’t sound
during testing.
Interconnected units do not
alarm during testing. • Check that the batteries are installed correctly and are working properly.
(See “How to Install This Smoke Alarm” and “Weekly Testing.”)
• Check all AC connections for proper installation. (See “How to Install
This Smoke Alarm” and “Weekly Testing”).
• You may have accidentally pressed the Silence button.
During installation the
alarm “chirps” once a
minute • You may have accidentally pressed the Silence button. The smoke alarm
should return to normal operation after 15 minutes. If the chirping per-
sists, try installing a new 9V battery.