Omega Power
EXI-3786PHM2
- Mains Powered
- Photoelectric Alarm
- 9 Volt Battery
Modest install base.
General Information
Omega Power Exit EXI-3786PHM2 is a surface mount Mains Power Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with 9V battery backup
COMMON ISSUES & EXPIRY
Unlatching slide mechanism can be very stiff. Beeping without trigger. All smoke alarms, have a service life of 10 years. Since the EXI-3786PHM 2 is now an older model, most installed units are expired and if expired should be replaced. Label contains a DDMMYYYY date of manufacture. This can be used to determine the age on installed units.
How to Open
To open the EXI-3786PHM2, press the 1cm-wide latch on the side of the alarm, with the moulded arrow indicating slide direction. NB… very stiff to move. This will release the unit from its ceiling base and disconnect mains power. The alarm will hang down on small plastic hinges, giving access to the battery compartment and label details.
Our Opinion
Technicians and Residents found the side latch design flaw in this model difficult to live with. We would rate it 3 out of 10 as a result.