How To Install Hardwired Smoke Detectors
By Timothy Thiele, About.com Guide
Open the battery cover in the back of the smoke detector. Notice that the positive and negative are marked both on the detector and the battery. Install the battery positive to positive, negative to negative, and replace the cover.
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- Smoke Detector Placement and Features
- Cut in Boxes - Smoke Detector Installations
- Install Electrical Wires
- Making the Connections
- Install the Mounting Bracket
- Plug in Smoke Detector Feed
- Insert Smoke Detector Battery
- Connect the Smoke Dectector to The Base
- Connect the Feed Side Wire
- Turn On the Circuit and Test the Smoke Detector
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