Abus RM10 User Manual - Maintenance and Inspection

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Maintenance and inspection

A smoke detector must always be at least once a year in accordance with DIN 14676 

are checked for functionality. A functional test can be triggered by prolonged 

activation of the test button with this smoke alarm (5 in Figure 1).  

The LED then flashes quickly and it is a confirmation tone.

Cleaning

•  Dusty detectors must be cleaned. You can clean dust from the air vents of the 

  detector using a vacuum cleaner or compressed air. If necessary, you can remove 

  the dust with a brush. 

•  When changing the battery, carefully clean the detection chamber with a vacuum 

  cleaner to remove any dust or dirt. 

•  You can clean the surface using a cloth slightly dampened in soapy water.

Important 

•  Do not allow water to penetrate inside the device. 

•  Do not clean the device in a dishwasher. 

•  Do not use sharp, pointed, abrasive or corrosive cleaning materials or 

  hard brushes. 

• Do not use chemicals. 

• Do not use flammable liquids for cleaning.

Information on the EU directive on waste electrical and electronic 

equipment

To protect the environment, do not dispose of the device with domestic refuse at 

the end of its service life. It can be disposed of at one of the appropriate collection 

points in your country. Please obey your local regulations when disposing of matrial.

Cleaning and disposal