Replace Attic Alarm Batery

In most households this would not be any more difficult than reaching up with the aid of a small step ladder removing the unit and replacing the battery.

Replace attic alarm batery.

To change the battery first remove the screw in the motion detector. Most panels just have the battery sitting on the bottom of the can. This video shows how to replace the battery in an ei144 heat alarm. The low battery indicator may be displayed for up to 48 hours while the battery charges.

Replace the battery observing the proper polarity. The single beep we heard every 30 seconds turned out to be a smoke detector who s battery needed to be changed. Replace the battery by connecting the red wire to the red tab on the battery and the black wire to the black tab. Use a flathead screwdriver to press the tab on the bottom of the motion detector.

Once the battery is connected close the door to the panel. If there is a date written on the battery and it s at least 5 years old replace the battery. The screw may be located on the top or bottom. Then replace the motion sensor.