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How do I reset my HPM smoke alarm?

How do I reset my HPM smoke alarm?

How to Reset a Smoke Alarm

  1. For battery powered smoke alarms, find the reset button and hold it down until the beeping stops.
  2. For mains powered smoke alarms, try the reset button and see if it works.

How do I stop my smoke detector from beeping with low battery?

Resetting the Alarm

  1. Turn off the power to the smoke alarm at the circuit breaker.
  2. Remove the smoke alarm from the mounting bracket and disconnect the power.
  3. Remove the battery.
  4. Press and hold the test button for at least 15 seconds.
  5. Reconnect the power and reinstall the battery.

How do you change the battery on a smoke detector?

Tip: Before working on a hard-wired smoke detector, turn off the main power at your circuit breaker to avoid electrical shock. Once you remove the cover of the detector, it’s easy to see how to change a smoke alarm battery. Simply remove the old battery and install the new one.

What to do if your smoke alarm doesn’t work?

Before you finish re-installing the smoke detector, make sure its new battery or batteries work. Locate the test button and press it for a few seconds to engage the test. If your test alarm doesn’t sound, check battery connections and try different batteries.

How do you remove a smoke alarm Mount?

Look where the Hinge is (where it’s atatched to the ceiling) and push gently but firmly away from the smoke alarm. The hinge will detach allowing you to remove the alarm from the mount.

How often should you check your smoke alarms?

Check your smoke detectors, CO alarms and fire extinguishers at least once a year to ensure they are up-to-date. It’s recommended you place smoke detectors inside each bedroom, right outside sleeping areas, on every level of your home, in the living room and near stairwells. Following these steps will make your home more secure in case of a fire.

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Ruth Doyle