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5. Reconnect the power connector to the back of
the Alarm, reattach the Alarm to the mounting
bracket, and restore the power as soon as possible
to conserve battery power.
When replacing the battery, always test the Alarm
after relocking the battery compartment.
TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
1. Using needle-nose
pliers, detach one
locking pin from the
mounting bracket.
2. Insert the locking pin into the lock located on the
pivoting hinge of the battery drawer.
3. When you attach the Alarm to the mounting brack-
et, the locking pin’s head will fit into a notch on the
bracket.
TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power
to the area where the Alarm is installed before
removing it from the mounting bracket. Failure
to turn off the power first may result in serious
electrical shock, injury or death.
Always discharge the branch circuit before servic-
ing an AC or AC/DC Alarm. First, turn off the AC
power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Next,
remove the battery from Alarms with battery back-
up. Finally, press and hold the test button for 5-10
seconds to discharge the branch circuit.
1. Insert a flathead
screwdriver between
the mounting bracket
pin and the mounting
bracket.
2. Pry the Alarm away from the bracket by turning
both the screwdriver and the Alarm counter-
clockwise (left) at the same time.
3. To remove the lock,
insert a flathead
screwdriver between
the locking pin and
the lock, and pry the
pin out of the lock.
