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1. this user guide and save for future reference See www kidde com RemoteLync for further information including updates to the user guide Teach children that they should never play with the monitor Your monitor was designed to detect alarm signals from most UL approved Smoke Carbon Monoxide CO or Heat alarms in a residential environment It is not designed for use in a recreational vehicle RV or boat If you have any questions about the operation or installation of your monitor please call our toll free Product Support Line at 1 800 880 6788 C1 NOTE This monitor is designed to operate in partner ship with UL listed Smoke CO and Heat alarms Some alarms listed by other agencies may not work in conjunction with this monitor Please review your alarm user guides for smoke and CO safety information and follow the applicable location and installation recommendations for maximum home monitoring A Warning This is a remote notification device It is not a life safety device and should not be relied upon for notification to present occupants This device is only as reliable as your home s Wi Fi network and is not a substitute for a third party monitor ing service FRONT TOP amp BOTTOM VIEWS O To Microphone L Test button 3 Color LED Indicator Speaker gt Setup button Operating Instructions Features e The RemoteLync monitor list2. again and then contact customer service if necessary e Test the alarm farthest from the monitor To test a smoke CO Combination or Heat alarm push the test button and con firm that at least two T 3 patterns 3 long beeps followed by a pause are produced for smoke and heat alarms or two T 4 patterns 4 quick beeps followed by a pause are produced for CO alarms For combination alarms you should hear two of each type of pattern e If the monitor detects a CO or smoke alarm pattern you will hear the voice message CO alarm detected or Smoke alarm detected followed by the message Test successful and app will show alarm detected e If the monitor does not detect an alarm pattern within 2 minutes you will hear the message Alarm not heard now monitoring Attempt to test the alarm again and if the error persists redo setup for your alarms by activating the Alarm Monitoring Setup your app menu If this does not resolve your issue consider relocating the monitor and activate Alarm Monitoring Setup again See previous section for setting up alarms Operating Instructions RemoteLync LED Indicator Operation Mode Startup Wait for Link status active Enroll Waiting for setup button press Enroll Registration window open Link lost after enrollment Smoke Learning CO Learning Standby Test Mode Step 1 Acoustic Self Test Test Mode Step 2 Alarm Test Al
3. not complete or fault mode Improper location of monitor missed two minute window Improper location of monitor missed two minute window Speaker monitor failure Monitor failure Test alarm furthest from the monitor and consider relocating monitor if not detect ing your alarms Check AC power connection try another outlet push test button Redo setup process from app menu Test alarms within wo minutes or move monitor to better location Test alarms within wo minutes or move monitor to better location Return monitor and replace with new one Try resetting the monitor If no help return and replace 11 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal lation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interfer ence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follo
4. A Kidde User Guide for the Kidde RemoteLync Remote Notification Device e 120V AC e 3 Color LED Indicator e Voice Message System c US LISTED ITE 467181 For questions concerning your device please call our Product Support Line at 1 800 880 6788 For your convenience write down the following information If you call our Product Support Line these are the first questions you will be asked Date of Manufacture on back of the monitor Date of Purchase Where Purchased Manual P N 4001 7201 01 Table of Contents WDE ICN ON arinei Page 3 Front Top amp Bottom Views ceceeeeeeeeeeteteeteeeeeeeees Page 3 Operating Instructions Section 1 Location Guide ss sssrecnionratocoa e Page 4 Section 2 Setup GUide sssini eiii Page 5 Section 3 Testing the Monitor After Enrollment Page 6 RemoteLync LED Indicator Operation Page 7 Operation table for app e eeeeceeceeseeseeeeeseeeteteteeeeee Page 8 Maintenance Information 000 06 eee Page 9 Troubleshooting cecicececnenvesier dnecearesreenneamarennncs Page 10 FCC compliance statement cccececeseeseeeeeeeeeeees Page 11 Limited Warranty and Service Information Page 12 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Kidde RemoteLync Remote Notification Device monitor This monitor has a one year limited warranty Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read
5. arm Detected Snooze mode Ignore Mode Fault Notification Green Amber Blink twice per second On for 1 second off for 1 second Flashes rapidly 4 times a second 1 sec on 1 sec off 100 ms on Off 1 sec off On Off On Off On Off i second Flashes rapidly m with a one second pause Once every two seconds Once every 5 seconds off off off n Once per second System will wait for link status active before going into standby Wait for monitor to direct user to press button on monitor tap enroll my monitor on app Check status of wireless router Test Smoke alarm Test CO alarm Test monitor and alarms weekly Wait for Self test to complete app will show status Test alarm furthest from monitor multiple alarms can be test Test mode will exit 2 minutes after last alarm is detect Follow instructions upplied with your alarm Monitor detected pat tern but notifications have been disabled for 10 minutes Monitor detected pattern but owner has dismissed alert Monitor will provide alert next time alarm is heard Unplug monitor and plug back in run test to verify operation Operating Instructions Operation table for app Mode What to do Download and install app Connect to Following instructions in app connect to Wireless Router monitor Enroll Monitor to Once monitor is connected to wireless account router press butt
6. c or any part which we find to be defec tive in material workmanship or design free of charge upon receiving the alarm with proof of date of purchase postage and return postage prepaid to Warranty Service Department Kidde 1016 Corporate Park Drive Mebane NC 27302 This warranty shall not apply to the RemoteLync if it has been damaged modified abused or altered after the date of purchase or if it fails to operate due to improper maintenance or inadequate power Any implied warranties arising out of this sale including but not limited to the implied warranties of description merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the above warranty period In no event shall the Manufacturer be liable for loss of use of this product or for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages or costs or expenses incurred by the consumer or any other user of this product whether due to a breach of contract negligence strict liability in tort or otherwise The Manufacturer shall have no liability for any personal injury property damage or any special incidental contingent or consequential damage of any kind resulting from gas leakage smoke fire or explosion Since some states do not allow limitations of the duration of an implied warranty or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you While this warranty g
7. ens for smoke and carbon mon oxide alarm events and can notify you via your mobile app on your smart device while you are outside of your home e Voice prompts will guide you through the set up and testing process of your monitor e Hush feature allows you to stop notifications while you deal with a known alarm situation e Green Red and Amber LEDs indicate status of the monitor Powered by 120V AC 60 Hz 20mA max A Warning The RemoteLync monitor is not an alarm Your RemoteLync monitor will recognize alarm signals from most UL approved smoke and CO alarms manufactured after 1999 Section 1 Location Guide IMPORTANT THIS MONITOR MUST BE PLUGGED INTO A STANDARD 120VAC 60Hz OUTLET LOCATED IN A CEN TRAL LOCATION WITH CLEARANCE AROUND IT TO ALLOW ALARM SOUNDS TO REACH THE MONITOR Avoid these locations Dirty dusty places such as garages furnace rooms near win dows or external doors Areas of direct sunlight Humid areas such as bathrooms or any area above 95 rela tive humidity RH Any areas colder than 40F 4 4C or hotter than 100F 37 8C Extreme temperatures may affect the performance of the RemoteLync Avoid locations where sound waves might be blocked from reaching the monitor such as behind drapes or other objects Operating Instructions Section 2 Setup Guide NOTE For this monitor to work properly you must use it in conjunction with modern UL approved smoke CO combi nation
8. ives you specific legal rights you may also have other rights which vary from state to state The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both parties hereto Your Kidde RemoteLync is not a substitute for property fire disability life or other insurance of any kind Appropriate insurance coverage is your responsibility Consult your insurance agent Opening the unit will void the warranty 13 QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION Call our Product Support Line at 1 800 880 6788 or contact us at our website at www kidde com A Kidde I United Technologies Kidde 1016 Corporate Park Drive Mebane NC 27302 Custom Assembled in China with U S and Foreign Components 14
9. nplug and re insert the monitor into the power outlet to re start the setup process j Reset Button Access ya Maintenance Information To keep your RemoteLync Monitor in good working order please follow these simple steps e Verify the operation of the monitor s voices and LED lights by conducting a test once a week e Once a month clean the monitor by using a soft brush at tachment vacuum the front vents to remove dust and dirt After cleaning conduct a test to verify operation e Never use detergents or other solvents to clean the unit e Avoid spraying air fresheners hair spray or other aerosols near the monitor Do not paint the monitor Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor s ability to detect alarm signals Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside This action will void your warranty A CAUTION YOUR ACOUSTIC MONITOR IS SEALED AND THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE 10 Maintenance Information Troubleshooting Description Voice Test alarm furthest from device continues to repeat Green LED is not on after setup Green LED not on red or yellow colors visible No voice Test suc cessful after pushing test button on monitor Voice alarm not heard Green LED is on but no voices heard Voice self test failed Possible Cause Monitor was not setup with your alarms Poor connection in AC outlet no AC power present Setup process
10. on on monitor then tap enroll my monitor in app Learn Alarms in With monitor connected to wireless router home and monitor enrolled to you account setup monitor with the alarms in your home furthest from the monitor Test monitor Test your monitor self test and that it is functioning properly with the alarms in your home Alarm Detected Through the app notify your contacts to check on the situation if you are not able Add new Monitor Open your app and using the add function setup the monitor as was done on previous monitor s Name monitor to be sure you can identify the differnet locations Change Monitor Using the setup alarms with monitor from Location the menu in the app follow the instruction and test alarm furthest from monitor when instructed Change Reset Go into app and follow instructions to Router connect moniotr to wi fi Un Enroll Monitor Remove monitor from your account What to expect RemoteLync App should be on your mobile device You should connect to the Kidde monitor through Wi FI The monitor will report back what routers are with in range for you to select and provide passcode to inorder for monitor to connect Once monitor is connected to your router you will add it to your account Besure you are connected to the same Wi Fi router as the monitor for enrollment to work With the monitor in setup mode you will test the smoke and or CO alarms fu
11. or heat alarms and you must have an active resi dential wi fi system Download and install the appropriate app for your mobile device by visiting www kidde com RemoteLync and click ing on the appropriate link Additional links and instructions can be found on the website Open app and create account Sign into account TA Select Connect monitor to Wi Fi network Plug monitor into an outlet that is not controlled by a switch see location selection from above All three color LEDs will flash and monitor will announce setup starting For iOS devices exit app and go to settings gt Wic Fi Select monitor from list of networks It will start with Kidde followed by several letters and numbers For iOS devices You will then be returned to the app to select your home network select continue Enter the passcode for your network and press connect Tap OK on the app Press the setup button on the monitor after instruction plays on monitor Select Enroll my monitor on app Note If an error occurs at this point verify device is same network Once registration is complete test the alarm furthest from your RemoteLync as instructed by the monitor Please note that when you put your alarm into test mode that it will sound this is normal do not remove batteries or cover unit during this test Z CAUTION Due to the loudness 85 decibels of smoke co and heat alarms always stand an arm
12. rthest from the monitor so it can judge the volume it will hear alarms at This helps reduce false detections from your neighbours house or appartment App will show testing progress It will indicate if self test completed successfully and whether or not it detected an alarm pattern from your alarms if they were tested When an alarm pattern is detected monitor will send out notifications to you and your contacts you have added for this monitor Follow the same processes as above for connecting to wireless router enrolling into account and learning alarm furthest from monitor App will walk you through the process to re establish detection of your alarms You will go through the same process of connecting to wireless router as was done at setup Go into monitor menu and remove monitor from account if you no longer have the monitor Weekly testing is recommended If at any time the monitor does not perform as described please verify that it is correctly inserted into the wall outlet and is connected to your home network If the monitor still does not appear to be operating properly call Product Support as shown at the end of the user guide Reset Function The reset function can be used to return the monitor to its factory settings and re start the setup and enrollment processes Using a small pin or paper clip press and hold the reset button on the side of the monitor for 5 seconds until LEDs start flashing Then u
13. s length away from alarms when testing Monitor will announce when a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm is detected Operating Instructions e Your RemoteLync will announce Now Monitoring once both smoke and carbon monoxide alarm patterns are recognized or the setup button is pressed to skip one or the other type e To add a person to notify in case of an alarm select edit then add to view a list of all contacts available on your device Choose the desired contact verify their informa tion and finalize using add e As desired enable SMS or email notification from the monitor page by pressing the icon next to each contact e Once all contacts are added select done Congratulations your Kidde RemoteLync is now actively monitor ing for smoke and or carbon monoxide alarm signals and ready to notify you on your mobile device Section 3 Testing the Monitor After Enrollment A CAUTION Due to the loudness 85 decibels of smoke CO and heat alarms always stand an arm s length away from alarms when testing e Initiate monitor test through the app or pressing test button on the monitor Wait while the system conducts a self test e Once self test is complete you will hear a voice message to test the alarm farthest from this device If the self test is unsuccessful your monitor will enter fault mode and you will receive a notification on your device Validate your network connection attempt test
14. wing measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected cConsult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device has been designed constructed and tested for compliance with FCC Rules that regulate intentional and unin tentional radiators The user is not permitted to make any modi fications to this equipment or use it in any manner inconsistent with the methods described in this User s Guide without express approval from Kidde Doing so will void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry of Canada technical specifications were met 12 Limited Warranty and Service Information ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Kidde warrants that the RemoteLync will be free from defects in material and workmanship or design under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase The obligation of Kidde under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the RemoteLyn
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