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    Jun 1, 2009, 04:04 PM
    Removal of hard wired smoke detector
    I need to remove a hard wired smoke detector and want to know how to do it.
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    Jun 1, 2009, 04:30 PM

    Most turn counterclockwise to remove. Very Likely.
    Some have a lock. Not likely, If so, there is a slot on the side for removal, not likely. Then unplug detector, can remove 3 wire connector and cap wires or leave on, then cover.They make a round cover that is screwless. Clean look.
    Smokes are required in each bed and outside of beds and on each lelel. I would not remove unless no longer a sleeping area(now an office?)
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    Jun 2, 2009, 03:19 AM

    For safety, turn off breaker before working on smoke detector.

    Chuck
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