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How do I stop my first alarm from beeping?

How do I stop my first alarm from beeping?

Clear Residual Charge to Stop the Chirp

  1. Remove the alarm from your ceiling or wall.
  2. Open the cover and take out the battery.
  3. Press and hold the test button for 15-30 seconds.
  4. Insert the new battery and close the battery compartment.
  5. Clean the unit with a microfiber cloth or a can of compressed air.

Why is my smoke detector blinking red every 10 seconds?

If the smoke is not too dense, the alarm will silence immediately and the red LED blinks every 10 seconds. This indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily desensitized condition. Pushing the Test/Hush button on the alarm will end the temporarily desensitized period.

Where to find user manuals-First Alert product?

The title appears in the article and in search results. 1. Open any page in the Help Center. 2. Click the search icon in the top right corner. 3. Input your model number and select your product. 4. Click Download product manual. Review the chart to find manuals for common First Alert, Onelink, and BRK products.

What are the requirements for a First Alert smoke alarm?

1 SMOKE & CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM All First Alert®Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.

When does a first alertsmoke alarm malfunction?

When the count equals 6 years of true operation, meaning actually powered-up, a malfunction chirp (triple chirp) will sound once a minute at the time of the 45 second Power-LED flash. All First Alert®Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion.

How does battery back up work on First Alert smoke alarms?

Battery back-up (Model 7010B only):Keeps alarm functioning during a power interruption provided battery is fresh and installed properly. 1 All First Alert®and BRK®Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.