- 1). Set up a steady ladder so that you can reach the smoke detector.
- 2). Ask someone to hold the ladder so you can safely climb it.
- 3). Strike your match away from the smoke detector.
- 4). Shake or blow on the match to put out the flame.
- 5). Climb your ladder to reach the smoke detector.
- 6). Hold the smoking match end under the detector to activate the alarm. If the alarm sounds, your smoke detector is working. If not, replace the battery and again attempt the test.
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