How to Change the Smoke Heat Freeze Detector Batteries

If you have received a Smoke Heat Freeze Detector Low Battery message on your panel, you will need to replace the battery promptly to ensure the device continues to function properly. Information to order replacements can be found in our article, How to Order Replacement Batteries.

How to Replace Battery

1. Disarm your Cove panel before you begin this process
2. Open the Smoke Heat Freeze Detector by turning the detector counterclockwise until the back cover releases.
3. Pay close attention to the orientation of the (+) and (-) sides of the battery in the button
4. Remove the batteries and wait 20 seconds while the Smoke Heat Freeze Detector resets
5. Place three new AAA batteries in the detector
6. Turn the Smoke Heat Freeze Detector clockwise back into place on the mounting plate

To ensure that your Smoke Heat Freeze Detector is functioning properly, run a Complete Sensor Signal Test.