1st Alert smoke alarm problems

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goldstar

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Is anyone experiencing problems with First Alert model # 7010B photoelectric smoke alarms ? I've already changed out 2 units at one residence and changed locations in the system as well. I have a green power LED and a flashing red LED (every minute) indicating that the unit is on 9V battery power. There is one PE unit, 3 ions and 2 combo units in the installation. I checked with my supplier and they've had no other reported problems. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
 

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I thought that combination of indicators meant that it is working properly on AC. Is there a misprint in the instructions you are using? Does the TEST button work properly?
 

goldstar

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I'm sorry, I inadvertently omitted that it sends out 3 chirps at odd times. I wouldn't care if happened at say 3:00 PM but it often happens at 3:00 AM. Not always at the same time but often enough that it's annoying.
 

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I'm sorry, I inadvertently omitted that it sends out 3 chirps at odd times. I wouldn't care if happened at say 3:00 PM but it often happens at 3:00 AM. Not always at the same time but often enough that it's annoying.
One unit only or are the three chirps interconnected?
 

goldstar

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I'm going by what my customers tell me (they're elderly). The unit was originally in their bedroom so I changed it out with an ion and moved it downstairs. They claim it was the new one I installed downstairs. It didn't happen while I was there. I'm wondering if there is a loose splice somewhere that intermittently opens and closes.
 
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