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Removal of Smoke Sensor
1. Grab the face of the smoke detector and twist to the left to release from the backplate
2. Arm and disarm the alarm to clear panel alert
3. Determine if the backplate is attached with adhesive tape or screwed in
a. If stuck with adhesive tape, remove the sensor by using a thin, sharp knife to
carefully cut through the tape to release
b. If there are screws, remove the screws to release
4. Place sensor in a secure place
5. If you are removing more than one sensor, label the sensor with the location i.e. kitchen
sliding door, to ensure its repositioned in the same location
6. If you have not done so in a while, this may be a good opportunity to replace the
batteries in the sensor.
Repositioning of Smoke Detector
Ensure to have a screw or adhesive tape, depending on your preference
1. Determine where you want to position the Smoke Detector
a. Could be positioned outside of sleeping area, in living room, near stairway to
upper level, in basement
b. Do not place closer than 10 ft from cooking appliances, do not place near
windows, doors, or air ducts, do no place near fans, do not place near
bathrooms
2. Secure the back plate to the surface.
a. Whether using a screw or adhesive tape, attach the back plate to the surface
3. Place the CR123 3-volt lithium battery inside the sensor
a. During the initial power-up the LED blinks alternately red, yellow then green. It
takes about 8 seconds for the detector to stabilize
b. After power-up has completed and the detector is functioning normally, the
green LED blinks once every 12 seconds
4. Position sensor onto the back plate by positioning the sensor onto the back plate and
turning the sensor clockwise until the marks align
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