An intermittent chirp usually indicates that the battery needs changing, or a battery needs to be installed. If this is a new unit that came with the battery already inside, there is probably a tab located between the top of the battery and the contacts that needs removing before the unit will stop chirping.
SOURCE: My alarms are chirping every 30 seconds or so. I
Depending on manufacturers and such, the catalyst detector element itself may need to be replaced occasionally. Usually cheaper and faster to just get another detector.
SOURCE: chirp every 30 second
Hi,
There are 2 things you can do:
1. Check and change batteries.
2. Clean them. Ensure they are completely clean.
If that does not work, you can ask the local fire dept. to look into it free.
Other than that you will have to take it in for servicing/repair.
Samsung SHR-2082
SOURCE: Our smoke alarm with battery
You didn't mention if you had replaced the battery, yet. If you haven't, then that's more than likely the problem. Also, it probably needs cleaning. You can accomplish this by using canned compressed air (like you clean your computer with). Use the straw nozzle to reach all the nooks and crannies. Clean after removing the old battery and before installing the new battery. Batteries should be changed annually and at the same time clean the unit. When using the canned compressed air, try to keep the can in the upright position, as much as possible.
SOURCE: one chirp every 30 seconds.. alarm malfunction.
If the display shows "Lb", the battery is probably low; replace it. If the display shows "Err", push and hold the Peak Level button. Does the display change to "E09"? If so, then you have just been "had" by the grossly under-documented "planned obsolescence feature" called, rather matter-of-factly, "End of Life". This means that ~7 years after first being powered up, the unit will, BY DESIGN, cease to function, forcing you to buy a replacement. Would have been nice of Kidde to include THAT warning on the OUTSIDE of the package. Call their "Hotline" at 1-800-880-6788 and tell them what you think of that policy. If it is still under warranty (5 or 7 years depending on date of manufacture) they should replace it. In any event, buy another one; if they replace your first one you will have twice the protection. Not a bad thing. *Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, despite the handle. Words to live by: "Every creative act results from a sudden cessation of stupidity." -Edwin H. Land, inventor of the Polaroid Land Camera"The problem can always be solved with the materials in the room." -My college Physics Lab Instructor
SOURCE: my alarm chirps every 30
This is a really odd situation. In that you have removed the battery and it still chirps, as if the battery was still installed, but was getting weak. So odd, that I took a look at the Owners Manual online to see what it had to say about it.
According to the Owners Manual this is a totally battery operated unit. When I read your problem/question, I thought it might also be a hardwired unit with a battery backup, in case of a power outage. But, that's not the case. I also learned that this detector can be used with a remote control.
In any event, the only thing I can think of is that the ionization feature may store some residual power, which causes the detector to chirp even if the battery is removed. I that's the case, it should weaken over time. But, in the meantime, the chirping is annoying.
In the meantime try silencing the alarm by Pressing the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover for at least 3-5 seconds. Hopefully, that will quiet it.
Also, the detector may need cleaning, as dust, dirt and lint accumulations can block the sensors.
Juts in case you've misplaced your Owners Manual, I have included a downloadable link, that you can print for future reference. http://www.firstalertstore.com/store/images/pdf/SA302CN-Dual_Sensor_Smoke_Detector.pdf
Hope this helps you.
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