Abus RM10 User Manual - Replacing The Battery

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1.  Loosen the smoke detector from the base of the housing by turning it 

  anticlockwise. Mark the drill holes through the base.

2.  Drill the holes, put in the plugs and screw in the base.

3.  Insert the battery (see the diagram ) and fasten the smoke detector by twisting 

  it clockwise onto the base. The detector has a safety device that prevents 

  installation without a battery.

4. If you cannot fasten the smoke detector to the base:  

  Check whether the battery is correctly inserted and connected. 

Operation and function (test)

•  The smoke detector is ready for use as soon as you put in the battery.

•  Under the housing cover there is an indicator lamp which flashes every  

  32 seconds to show that the battery is correctly inserted and is delivering enough 

  power to generate an alarm.

•  Check the function of the smoke detector at regular intervals. Press the lower 

  section of the housing cover for 5 seconds. If you hear a signal, the device is 

  working properly and can be fastened.

•  Alternatively, you can use the RM test spray available from ABUS to test the smoke 

  detector. If the RM test spray enters the detection chamber, an alarm should 

  sound, so that you can test whether the detector is working properly.

Replacing the battery

•  If the battery is low, the smoke detector beeps once every minute (for up to  

  30 days) to remind you to replace the battery. 

•  You must change this battery when you hear this signal. 

•  Even so, the smoke detector remains functional in this condition. 

•  You must test the smoke detector each time you change the battery. 

•  Carry out the test as detailed above.

Putting into operation