Simplex 2098-9603 Detector Cleaning Instructions

aBSimplex Detector 209819603 Photoelectric detectors are easily contaminated by airborne dust and other particles Even in environments amounts of dust can enter and settle inside detector Large amounts of dust almost always cause severe smoke detectors must be inspected and cleaned at installation and once every six to twelve months on the local environment Local state or national codes may dictate otherwise amounts of dust inside a detector can affect detector sensitivity and cause alarm problems For these dusty environments during detector Jlation procedures clean the Type 2098 9603 photoelectric smoke detector detector should be tested with smoke per local practice publication describes cleaned NEEDED thoroughly clew detector Cleaning kit P N 553431 following required A source of oil free compressed air such as Dust Off Tech Duster etc cleaning kit consists of the following One ounce of 91 isopropyl alcohol and 9 deionized water Urethane Soft alcohol soaked swabs REMOVAL Notify appropriate building personnel prior to removing any detectors from service The detector head should be removed from its base before proceeding cover of the 2098 9603 detector before cleaning See Figure 1 for a visual description must first remove the detector smoke detector cover as follows Firmly press deflector at a latch tab and gently the cover at this tab DO NOT ATTEMPT TO THE COVER FULLY NOW Press deflector at next latch tab position and lift the cover at this tab Make sure you prevent the cover relatching at previously opened latch tab s Repeat Step 2 as required until cover is released you have removed are The interior of the smoke detector chamber The inside of the detector cover The exterior of the detector cover smoke detector chamber will be exposed The surfaces you will be TABS OTHER TAB A LATCH TAB RING TAB OVERLAPS RING 20984603 Smoke Detector 1 the exposed smoke detector surfaces as follows Blow the foreign matter dust etc off the exposed surfaces there is an oily residue use an alcohol pad to wipe these surfaces clean Using a foam swab dipped alcohol clean all surface recesses and corners Using a dry swab wipe all clean Using a foam swab dipped in alcohol clean both detector Clean the lenses thoroughly they heart of the detector photoelectric system Wipe any film off with a dry swab Make sure you have removed all foreign matter from the chamber Ensure that the light path from the LED Examine all metallic surfaces corrosion corrosion exists return detector Headquarters the photodiode clear Clean the cover with an alcohol soaked pad Clean the exterior with alcohol soaked pads REASSEMBLY detector as follows Ensure that the insect screen is in place It should run around the inside rim of the detector chamber Position the cover so that the cover catches line up with the detector latch tabs Press the cover onto the detector until it snaps into place the operation of the smoke detector as follows With the detector and with system power on blow smoke into the detector chamber initiate an Allow 10 seconds the detector activate it works on a system any of these tests reveal a malfunctioning detector return the detector to Headquarters repair Clear the chamber of smoke 12 85