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Smoke Detectors:

Maintenance:
Chirping / Nuisance alarms – A “chirp” coming from your smoke detector approximately every 30-40 seconds most likely means you have a low battery. Replace the 9volt battery. When installing a new battery into the carrier, make sure polarity matches the marking printed on the battery carrier. Test the battery to make sure it works. If the smoke detector continues to chirp, contact the Boone Electric office in your area. TEST YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR WEEKLY AND CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES TWICE A YEAR.

Use only the following 9volt batteries for smoke alarm replacement:

  • Carbon-zinc type: EVEREADY 1222; GOLD PEAK 1604P OR 1604S
  • Alkaline type: ENERGIZER 522; DURACELL MN1604 OR MX1604; GOLD PEAK 1604A PANASONIC 6AM6, 6AM-6, 6AM-6PI, 6AM6X, AND 6LR61
  • Lithium type: ULTRALIFE U9VL-J

Cleaning your alarm - To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket. You can clean the interior of you alarm (sensing chamber) by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose and blowing or vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth. After cleaning, reinstall your alarm; verify the green LED is on and test you alarm by using the Test/Hush Button.

GFI /GFCI – Ground Fault Interrupter/ Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter:
Outlet not working: A GFI/GFCI receptacle is different from conventional receptacles. In the event of a ground fault, a GFI/GFCI will trip and quickly stop the flow of electricity to that outlet (GFI) or additional outlets on that circuit (GFCI) to prevent serious injury. IF the GFI/GFCI has tripped the outlet will not work and the Green LED light will NOT be lit. If this is the case,

  • firmly press the “TEST” button on the face of the outlet.
  • Then firmly press the “RESET” button. The green light should illuminate and the outlet should work.
  • If steps 1 and 2 have not reset the outlet, it is possible that the circuit breaker has tripped. Check the circuit breaker in your electrical panel. See Resetting Breaker . Once the circuit breaker is turned back on Repeat steps 1 and 2.
  • If the outlet still does not work you should contact the Boone Electric office in your area, See CONTACT US, to schedule an appointment

ARC Fault
To troubleshoot a tripped arc fault. Arc faults monitor cords, extension cords, light fixtures, etc.

  • Unplug all items, turn off all lights on the circuit.
  • Turn the arc fault breaker back to the “on position
  • One at a time, plug in items and turn on lights. If the breaker trips immediately after an item in plugged in them remove the item (i.e. extension cord) from the circuit and repeat steps 1-3.
  • If arc fault continues to trip, contact your local Boone Electric office to schedule a service call

Resetting Tripped Breaker
A tripped breaker is an over loaded breaker.

  • Reset the breaker in the panel 1 time.
  • If the breaker trips again contact your local Boone Electric office to arrange a service call.

Septic Alarm – If alarms is sounding

  • Press the reset button on the septic unit.
  • If alarm continues to sound, please contact a Septic Repair/Maintenance Company