SERVICE/WARRANTY

Faulty smoke detectors are a major contributor to the home fire problem in the U.S. To ensure that your detector is in the best condition at all times, be sure to follow these steps for Testing, Replacing Batteries and Cleaning.

Testing theDeTech FST2000 Series Detectors

Test your detectors annually using smoke or canned aerosol simulated smoke. To test with smoke, follow these steps:

1. Hold a smoldering punk or cotton wick close to the smoke entry openings.

2. Gently direct the smoke into the detector for 20 seconds or until an alarm is indicated.

3. BE SURE TO PROPERLY EXTINGUISH THE SMOKE SOURCE AFTER TESTING. The detector LED should remain on and the detector will sound a temporal rhythm until the Test/Silence button is pressed. The detector automatically resets when smoke is no longer present.

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Cleaning Units

DeTech detectors come with complete instructions for proper cleaning. If you have misplaced your instructions, be sure to print this page. Please contact a DeTech representative if you have any questions.

Clean the detector cover with a dry or damp (water) cloth as needed to keep it free from dust and dirt. When necessary, clean the detector interior and replace the smoke chamber as follows:

1. Remove the detector from its mounting base and remove the batteries.

2. Slide a flat-blade screwdriver in the slot on the detector cap and gently push the handle down to pry the cap up and off.

3. Press in on the sides of the smoke chamber and pull it up and away from the detector and discard.

4. Blow out or use a soft-bristled brush to remove dust and dirt from the smoke chamber base.

5. Line the new smoke chamber up with the smoke chamber base and snap down into place.

6. Replace the detector cap by lining the cap up with the smoke detector. Insert the cap into the smoke detector and turn clockwise approximately 15°. It should snap firmly into place.

7. Observing the proper polarity, put the batteries back in the detector and replace the battery compartment cover.

8. Reattach the detector to its mounting base.

9. Test the detector sensitivity.