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After you have replaced your battery, please contact us to confirm the battery replacement was successful and the device is in proper working order.

PowerG smoke and heat detector 9936

Battery type: Three AAA batteries

  1. Remove the detector from its mounting base by twisting it counter clockwise.  
  2. Note the orientation of the batteries then carefully remove batteries by lifting from the “+” end using a flathead screwdriver.
  3. Wait at least 30 seconds before installing new batteries to ensure a proper power-down sequence. 
  4. Insert the new batteries, making sure the orientation of the batteries is the same as the batteries that you just removed. 
    Note:  If the batteries are not installed properly, the detector will not operate and the batteries may be damaged
  5. Reinstall the detector on its mounting base by turning it clockwise until the mating marks align.
  6. After the power up sequence, the green LED should blink once every 60 seconds to indicate normal operation. 
    If the detector does not power up, check that the batteries are installed correctly and fully charged.

PowerG door and window vanishing sensor 9303

Battery type: One 3 V lithium CR2450 battery 

  1. Remove the cover
  2. Wedge a flathead screwdriver under the battery.
  3. Twist the screwdriver using the base as a lever to remove the battery. 
  4. Insert the battery at an angle while observing battery orientation.
  5. Press down on the battery until it fits into place 

PowerG door and window aux sensor 9945

Battery type: One 3 V lithium CR-123A

  1. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the slot and push upward to remove cover.
  2. Remove the screw and separate the cover from the base.
  3. Note the orientation of the battery and then remove it. 
  4. Install the battery making sure its orientation is the same as the one you just removed.
  5. Put the cover back on. 

PowerG temperature sensor 9905

Battery type: One 3 V lithium CR-123A

  1. Insert a  flathead screwdriver into the slot and push upward to remove cover.
  2. Remove the screw and separate the cover from the base.
  3. Note the orientation of the battery and then remove it. 
  4. Install the battery making sure its orientation is the same as the one you just removed.
  5. Put the cover back on.

PowerG shock sensor 9935

Battery type: One 3 V lithium CR-123A

  1. Insert a  flathead screwdriver into the slot and push upward to remove cover.
  2. Remove the screw and separate the cover from the base.
  3. Note the orientation of the battery and then remove it. 
  4. Install the battery making sure its orientation is the same as the one you just removed.
  5. Put the cover back on.

PowerG panic button remote 9938

Battery type: One 3 V lithium CR-2032

  1. Insert a coin into the slot on the bottom of the unit and twist it open.
  2. Make sure the elastic pad within the cover remains in place. Put it back in place if it falls off.
  3. Remove the old battery from its holder. 
  4. Insert a new battery. Ensure that the “+” side of the battery faces up.
  5. Test the battery by pressing the button on the fob. The LED indicator should light up.
  6. Put the cover back on securely, making sure that it snaps shut. 

PowerG panic CO detector 9933

Battery type: One 3 V lithium CR-123A

  1. Remove the detector from its mounting base by twisting it counterclockwise.
  2. Note the orientation of the battery and then remove it.
  3. Wait at least 20 seconds before installing the new battery to ensure a proper power-down sequence.
  4. Install a new battery in the battery compartment observing the correct orientation.  

Note: If the battery is not installed correctly, the detector will not operate and the battery may be damaged. If the battery is incorrectly inserted, remove it gently with a flathead screwdriver and correctly reinsert.

  1. Reinstall the detector onto the mounting bracket by turning it clockwise.
  2. After the power-up sequence, the green LED blinks once every 12 seconds to indicate normal operation.

PowerG flood detector 9985 

Battery type: One 3 V lithium CR-123A

  1. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the slot and push upward to remove the cover.
  2. Remove the screw and separate the cover from the base.
  3. Note the orientation of the battery and then remove it. 
  4. Install the battery making sure its orientation is the same as the one you just removed.
  5. Put the cover back on.

PowerG glass break detector 9922

Battery type: One 3 V lithium CR-123A

  1. Press in the snap (located on bottom of the unit) and separate the cover from the base.
  2. Note the orientation of the battery and then remove it. 
  3. Install the battery into the battery clips its orientation is the same as the one you just removed.
  4. Put the cover back on.

PowerG motion detector 9914

Battery type: One 3 V lithium CR-123A

  1. Remove screw located at the bottom of the unit.
  2. Separate the cover from the base.
  3. Note the orientation of the battery and then remove it. 
  4. Install new battery making sure its orientation is the same as the one you just removed.
  5. Replace cover.
  6. Insert the screw and tighten. Do not use excessive pressure.

PowerG 4-button keyfob 9939

Battery type: One 3 V lithium CR-2032

  1. Remove the backside screw
  2. Open the cover using a screwdriver.
  3. Note the orientation of the battery and then push it out of its holder.
  4. Install new battery making sure its orientation is the same as the one you just removed.

    Note:  If the batteries are not installed properly, the unit will not operate and the batteries may be damaged. 

  5. Test the unit by momentarily pressing one of the Transmit buttons. The LED should light up.
  6. Put the cover back on and attach with the screw.