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After I press the test button and release the button, the unit stops sounding but then chirps about once a minute for a while and then stops. Why?

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After I press the test button and release the button, the unit stops sounding but then chirps about once a minute for a while and then stops. Why?

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Smoke alarms that have a SILENCE feature to silence false alarms chirp when they are in the SILENCE mode to indicate that they are in the SILENCE mode. During the SILENCE mode, the unit is completely functional, however, the sensitivity is somewhat reduced for approximately 8 minutes. The smoke alarm will automatically reset after approximately 8 minutes. • What is the total number of smoke alarms (or devices) I can interconnect? ANSWER: Twelve. • How long does a battery usually last in a smoke alarm? ANSWER: 9 Volt Carbon Zinc battery will last a minimum of one year. 9 Volt Alkaline battery will last a minimum of three years. 9 Volt Lithium battery will last a minimum of 10 years. • How do I replace the battery in my smoke alarm? ANSWER: The tamper pin, if installed on the unit, will have to be removed in order to change the battery. A. AC with battery backup smoke alarms – turn off AC power (green light should be off), twist smoke alarm counterclockwise and remove from base. Disconne

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