Kidde 1276CA Smoke Alarm User Manual
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1. type Do not place in the garage Particles of combustion are present when you start your automobile Installation eee eee ee eee eee ee eee ee Tee eee eee ee eee ee Cee eee ee eee eee ee Cee eee AT AT S ATATP ATE ATA DPA PAPA TAPPA APA EA aha 10 cm 4 MINIMUM CEILING B T zo Yl z EN JE c ma VA z BEST NEVER HERE PLACEMENT z x go o JE Cu z ACCEPTABLE 3 PLACEMENT 5 SIDE WALL VA NOT IN THIS AREA d BEST 10 cm 4 I 0 9 m 3 0 9 m 3 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FROM PEAK a ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA Installation Mobile Homes Mobile homes built in the past five to seven years have been designed to be energy efficient Install smoke alarms as recommended in Recommended Locations and Image 2A In mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present standards extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls and roof This may create a thermal barrier that can prevent the smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling In such units install the smoke alarm on an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 10 cm 4 and a maximum of 30 5 cm 12 below the ceiling mage 2A If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile home or if you notice that the outer walls and ceiling are either hot or cold install the alarm on an inside wall For minimum protection install at2. ED s will NOT flash rapidly Green LED Constantly On Indicates that the unit is receiving 120 V AC power Green LED Flashing This unit features an alarm memory to indicate itself as an originating alarm that sounded and triggered others in an interconnect system Once the unit returns to silence after the occurrence of an alarm a flashing green LED marks the unit as an originating alarm Image 8 The flashing green LED remains until it is reset by pushing the Test button E sr D rri ki ex rim ne ale En i 5 L bd GHEE Steely GREE 5 say cel Waitt alari ujarir Aai ba alia olin aia aa ol im i aa ELLE NM gale Sa a a a SP a em n ss e 5 EIS eremi gems Ln mm m n bo i T wt qum El res ay Pr RI E Tar h x HE Ska Le n r x r Smoke iinet alum 1 Flasning REL 4 Flashing AED amp ean BHEEH amp ly GREER Alam Alarm Blarm Ahim pe pls m eet pm og eS CS qe a m a P ba al D a m a Wi Ie gt hl RAE i i JA i em E 7 annm n ianua ab o tt Smoke Spraqding Crafeg diem Orit Xo 2 ashing GR lashing GAEE Blaadg GAEEN St eaik GREE ERSSESEEERERERRE PARADE APRA REIPA TRIAR EIEE al EURSIASUUEEMGUUESUSUNASUUUERENEUMARAN gESERESESREREEAERESREREREEEESNEN qgnmnmmmRMMARATMEESS 1E mim A e uon 3 zem E a ms T ue m E ya N E Tow W wu LS a nan a Pa a Pop a n D e kpm m n m Smoke Cleared Akim Hemen Akum Bemar eee e eee ee Tee eee ee Tee e
3. LARMS CARBON E MONOXIDE ALARM SMOKE CO ALARMS p l KITCHEN 2 ROOM Nu M ondes TOTAL HOME PROTECTION Installation Locations to Avoid Do not install within 0 9 m 3 of the following The door to a kitchen or a bathroom that contains a tub or shower forced air ducts used for heating or cooling ceiling or whole house ventilating fans or other high air flow areas Do not place the alarm where drapes or other objects will block the sensor Smoke must be able to reach the sensor to accurately detect conditions Do not install in peaks of vaulted ceilings A frame ceilings or gabled roofs Less than 10 cm 4 from the peak of an A frame type ceiling Install at least 30 5 cm 12 away from fluorescent lights as electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms Keep out of insect infested areas Avoid excessively dusty dirty or greasy areas Dust particles may cause nuisance alarms or failure to alarm Extreme temperatures may effect the sensitivity of the alarm Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 4 4 C 40 F or hotter than 37 8 C 100 F Do not install in areas where the relative humidity RH is greater than 85 Very humid areas with moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms Avoid placing ionization smoke alarms in kitchen areas Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms Ifa kitchen alarm is desired it should have an alarm silence feature or be a photoelectric
4. Manual P N 820 0612 Rev A g Kidde A 120 V AC and 9 V Battery Backup Smoke Alarm with Test Button and Hushe Control Feature Model 1276CA LISTED SINGLE AND OR MULTIPLE STATION SMOKE ALARM Contents eee tee eee eee ee eee eee ee eee eee eee ee eee Tee eee eee ee eee eee eee ee Tee Tee eee eee ee ee eee eee eee ee eee eee ee ee ee ee Introduction 2 ERR we 1 Installation 222 oho ok Reet eee 2 11 ODGPALIONS i666 RERO eS 12 16 Mait tenance s scu yr ERE es 17 20 Fire Sale ood more VES enue a AES NE NU 21 24 WNarta niv esl iexe9 9 wow Sh wed ew ee 25 130 Esna Park Drive Markham ON L3R 1E3 Consumer Hotline 1 800 880 6788 www kidde ca Made in China Patents Pending Introduction 4949949949499499494494994994992494994994994944949949949449499499499494994994V79494994994994944949949949445 Model 1276CA Thank you for purchasing this smoke alarm It is an important part of your family s home safety plan You can trust this product to provide the highest quality safety protection We know you expect nothing less when the lives of your family are at stake Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this alarm manual and save it for future reference Teach children how to respond to the alarms and that they should never play with the unit If you have any questions about the operation or installation of your alarm please call our toll free Consumer Hotline at 1 800 880 6788 Image 1C will help you dete
5. al supply stores and most hardware stores Installation ttit ittttvitdetuetututtutttttietutentdet etititeterututtetetitutetevatirttetitetertertraeetectenerinsendvaeee REEI CEFO EIER 4 H m i Wu aw dw sans ams meee s a am WIRES ON ALARM HARNESS Connected to hot side of AC line Black Connected to neutral side of AC line White Red Installation Mounting CAUTION This unit is sealed The cover is not removable CAUTION When wall mounting the unit must be mounted so that battery door faces down Image 4C e After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described previously and wiring the AC Quick Connect wire harness as described in Wiring attach the mounting plate to the electrical box Image 4B To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hall way or wall the A line on the mounting plate must be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounted or horizontal when wall mounted Image 4A me i d ALIGNMENT MARKS Connected to interconnect lines red wires of other units in a multiple station set up EW UNE WALL MOUNTING ROTATE TO MOUNT OR POSITION TO REMOVE 10 11 Installation e Pull the AC Quick Connect wire harness through the center hole in the mounting bracket and secure the bracket making sure that the mounting screws are positioned in the small ends of the keyholes before tightening mage 4B e Plug the AC Quick Connect
6. ate the alarm off of the mounting plate Image 6B Location of Posts Y A IMAGE 6B Operation eee eee eee ee Cee ee Cee Pee eee eee Cee Tee ee Cee eee ee eee ee eee Ce eee ee ee Cee CeCe eee eee ee Tee eee ee Tee AAA ee Battery Tamper Resist Feature This alarm has a battery tamper resist feature which prevents the battery door from being opened This feature is effective in preventing the removal of the battery from this device which will render the unit inoperable during the loss of AC power To activate the battery tamper resist feature remove the unit from the mounting plate disconnect the AC Quick Connector and locate the small cut out in the middle of the product label on the back of the unit With a small screwdriver or similar tool slide the switch towards the direction indicated by the arrows Image 7 The tamper resist feature is now active and the battery door can not be opened until the tamper resist feature is deactivated IMAGE 7 BATTERY TAMPER RESIST SWITCH NOTE Before activating the battery tamper resist feature make sure a fresh battery is installed in the unit and that the battery door is properly closed If the battery tamper resist feature is activated while the battery door is open the battery door will not close and the unit will be inoperable during the loss of AC power To deactivate the battery tamper resist in order to change the battery remove the unit from the mountin
7. ated it will need to be deactivated in order to change the battery Refer to the Battery Tamper Resist Feature section for instructions To replace or install the battery press down on the battery door and then release to allow the door to pop open The battery can then be pulled out Image 9 When installing a new battery make sure the battery terminals are facing outwards as illustrated inside the battery door and that the polarity matches the markings printed Completely press the battery door down into the alarm and release The battery door will secure into the closed position A missing or improperly installed battery will prevent the battery door from closing and result in improper alarm operation This alarm has a low missing battery monitor circuit which will cause the alarm to chirp approximately every 30 40 seconds for a minimum of seven 7 days when the battery gets low Replace the battery when this condition occurs NOTE Low missing battery monitor circuit WILL cause the unit to chirp while replacing the battery This function will cease once the new battery has been installed To avoid this chirp the unit can be removed from the mounting plate and disconnected from the AC power when teplacing the battery but it is not necessary This smoke alarm has a convenient front load battery feature that does not require disconnection for changing the battery BATTERY DOOR OPERATION 18 Maintenance This smo
8. e chamber and requires no adjustments or maintenance This smoke alarm meets or exceeds all government standards It is manufactured and distributed under license from the U S Nuclear Regulatory Commission 23 Fire Safety Additional Recommendations The National Fire Protection Association s Standard 72 provides the following information Smoke alarms shall be installed outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics In new construction a smoke alarm also shall be installed in each sleeping room Smoke Detection Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable Required number of smoke alarms as shown in Image 1A and Image 1B The required number of smoke alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke alarms For this reason it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection The additional areas include the basement bedrooms dining room furnace room utility room and hallways not protected by the required smoke alarms The installation of the smoke alarms in the kitchen attic finished or unfinished or garage is normally not recommended as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in imp
9. ee ee CEC ee Cee eee ee Tee eee eee eee cee ee Testing e Test the unit to ensure proper operation by pressing the Test button All interconnected battery backed up alarms should respond CAUTION Due to the loudness 85 decibels of the alarm always stand an arms length away from the unit when testing e Turn on the AC power The green Power On Indicator should be lit when the alarm is operating from AC power e Confirm unit operation by pressing the Test button again The smoke alarm is operating once AC power is applied a fresh battery is installed and testing is complete When the smoke alarm ionization sensor chamber senses products of combustion the horn will sound a loud 85db alarm until the sensing chamber is cleared of smoke particles CONTRACTOR S NOTE Only remove the battery pull tab once AC is permanently applied Unit will chirp if AC is applied and the pull tab is still present 12 13 Operation Alarm Tamper Resist Feature To make the smoke alarm somewhat tamper resistant a tamper resist feature has been provided Activate the alarm tamper resist feature by breaking off the four posts in the square holes in the mounting plate Image 6A Rotate the alarm onto the mounting plate until you hear the tamper resist tab snap into place locking the alarm Using the tamper resist feature will deter children and others from removing the alarm To remove the alarm press on the tamper resist tab and rot
10. ee ee eee eee ee Tee eee ee eee eee eee ee eee ee eee eee ee Tee eee ee Tee eee eee ee eee ee eee eee AP EPA 17 Maintenance Testing CAUTION Due to the loudness 85 decibels of the alarm always stand an arms length away from the unit when testing Test by pushing the Test button on the cover and hold it down for a minimum of 2 seconds This will sound the alarm if all the electronic circuitry horn and battery are working If no alarm sounds check the fuse or circuit breaker supplying power to the alarm circuit If the alarm still does not sound the unit has a defective battery or some other failure DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm you could damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a fire Test the alarm weekly to ensure proper operation Erratic or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective alarm and it should be returned for service see page 25 Alarm Removal If the smoke alarm tamper resist feature has been activated refer to the Alarm Tamper Resist Feature section for removal instructions To remove the alarm from the mounting plate rotate the alarm in the direction of the OFF arrow on the cover To disconnect the AC Quick Connect wire harness squeeze the locking arms on the sides of the Quick Connector while pulling the connector away from the bottom of the alarm see Image 5 Maintenance Battery Removal NOTE If battery tamper resist feature has been activ
11. g plate see Alarm Tamper Resist Feature if activated disconnect the AC Quick Connector and locate the small cut out in the middle of the product label Using a screwdriver or similar tool slide the switch in the OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE ARROWS The battery door can now be opened 14 15 Operation Hush Control Feature Smoke alarms are designed to minimize nuisance alarms Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if the alarm is located close to the cooking area Large quantities of combustible particles are generated from spills or when broiling Using the fan on a range hood that vents to the outside non recirculating type will also help remove these combustible particles from the kitchen The Hush button is extremely useful in a kitchen area or other areas prone to nuisance alarms The Hush feature has the capability of temporarily desensitizing the smoke alarm circuit for about 7 minutes This feature is to be used only when a known alarm condition such as smoke from cooking activates the alarm If the alarm does sound check for fires first If a fire is discovered get out and call the fire department If no fire is present check to see if one of the reasons listed in Locations to Avoid may have caused the alarm The smoke alarm is desensitized by pushing the Hush button on the smoke alarm co
12. ing mounting is preferred in ordinary residential construction e When mounting an alarm on the ceiling locate it at a minimum of 10 cm 4 from the side wall Image 2A e When mounting the alarm on the wall use an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 10 cm 4 and a maximum of 30 5 cm 12 below the ceiling mage 2A e Put smoke alarms at both ends of a bedroom hallway or large room if the hallway or room is more than 9 1 m 30 long e For mobile home installation select locations carefully to avoid thermal barriers that may form at the ceiling For more details see Mobile Homes Installation vee LIVING ROOM O e A BEDROOM HALL BEDROOM LIVING A SINGLE FLOOR PLAN MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN Install smoke alarms on sloped peaked or cathedral ceilings at or within 0 9 m 35 of the highest point measured horizontally NFPA Standard 72 states Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 0 3 m in 2 4 m 1 foot in 8 feet horizontally shall be located on the high side of the room NFPA Standard 72 states A row of detectors shall be spaced and located within 0 9 m 3 of the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally Image 2B Smoke Alarms for Minimum Protection Smoke Alarms for Additional Protection lonization Type Smoke Alarm with Hush Control or Photoelectric Type BEDROOM HALL MASTER BEDROOM aaah BE EXTINGUISHERS SMOKE A
13. ke alarm uses a 9 V carbon zinc battery alkaline and lithium batteries may also be used A fresh battery should last for one year under normal operating conditions Use only the following 9 volt batteries for replacement Carbon Zinc Type Eveready 216 or 1222 Gold Peak 1604P or 1604S Alkaline Type Energizer 522 Duracell MN1604 or MX1604 Gold Peak 1604A Lithium Type Ultralife U9VLJ These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer WARNING Use only the batteries specified above Use of different batteries than the recommended ones may have a detrimental effect on the smoke alarm A good safety measure is to replace the battery at least once a year or at the same time you change your clocks for daylight saving time Be sure to follow the battery installation instructions printed on the back of the alarm NOTE REGULAR WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED NOTE If after battery replacement the alarm continues to chirp push the Test button The Hush feature may have been activated accidently while changing the battery and pushing the Test button will end the Hush cycle 19 Maintenance Cleaning the Alarm The alarm should be cleaned at least once a year To clean your alarm remove it from the mounting plate as outlined in previous sections You can clean the alarm by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose with a soft brush attachment Blow or vacuum around the perimeter of the alarm to remove dust and dirt The ou
14. least one alarm close to the bedrooms For additional protection see Image 1A WARNING Test your smoke alarm operation after R V or mobile home vehicle has been in storage before each trip and at least once a week during use Wiring e This smoke alarm should be installed on a UL listed or recognized junction box All connections should be made by a qualified electrician and must conform to article 760 of the U S National Electrical Code NFPA 72 and or any other codes having jurisdiction in your area e The appropriate power source is 120 Volt AC Single Phase supplied from a non switchable circuit which is not protected by a ground fault interrupter e The alarm should not be operated on power derived from a square wave or modified square wave inverter These power sources produce high peak voltages that will damage the alarm Installation eee eee eee ee Cee ee Cee Pee ee eee eee Cee Tee ee Cee eee eee ee Tee ee Tee eee eee Cee ee Cee eee eee eee eee Cee ee ee reer ee CAUTION Turn off the main power to the circuit before wiring the alarm e For alarms that are used as single station DO NOT CONNECT THE RED WIRE TO ANYTHING Leave the red wire insulating cap in place to make certain that the red wire cannot contact any metal parts or the electrical box e When alarms are interconnected all interconnected units must be powered from a single circuit e A maximum of 24 Kidde devices may be interconnected in a multiple s
15. n early warning of a fire they are not a substitute for an insurance policy Home owners landlords and tenants should have adequate insurance to protect their lives and property Good Safety Habits Develop and practice a plan of escape Install and maintain Fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the kitchen basement and garage Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to an emergency Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two 2 escape routes from each room Second story windows may need an escape ladder Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan showing everyone what to do in case of fire Determine a place outside your home where you all can meet if a fire occurs Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train them to leave your home when they hear it Practice a fire drill at least every six months including fire drills at night Ensure that small children hear the alarm and wake when it sounds They must wake up in order to execute the escape plan Practice allows all occupants to test your plan before an emergency You may not be able to reach your children It is important they know what to do 22 Fire Safety aetier oetivueveuevutuevqetutittuttututeaetutiett ettutrietietitiee etitqevuetut iet ntuvieviuet otdevavtetenveenvee Alarm Exit Procedure e Alert small children in the home e Leave immediately by your escape plan Every second count
16. ntenance or inadequate AC or DC electrical power The liability of Kidde or any of its parent or subsidiary corporations arising from the sale of this smoke alarm or under the terms of this limited warranty shall not in any case exceed the cost of replacement of this smoke alarm and in no case shall Kidde or any of its parent or subsidiary corporations be liable for consequential loss or damages resulting from the failure of this smoke alarm or for breach of this or any other warranty express or implied even if the loss or damage is caused by the company s negligence or fault Since some provinces do not allow limitations on 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 gives you specific legal rights you may also have other rights which vary from province to province Also Kidde makes no warranty express or implied written or oral including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to the battery The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both parties hereto 25
17. ossible fires at a reasonable cost however alarms have sensing limitations Ionization type alarms offer a broad range of fire sensing capabilities but are better at detecting fast flaming fires than slow smoldering fires Photoelectric alarms sense smoldering fires better than flaming fires Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable Neither type of alarm photoelectric or ionization is always best and a given alarm may not always provide warning of a fire e A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type in good condition and installed properly e AC powered alarms without battery backup will not operate if the AC power has been cut off such as by an electrical fire or an open fuse e Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the batteries and the alarm circuits are in good operating condition e Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the alarm Therefore smoke alarms may not sense fires starting in chimneys walls on roofs on the other side of a closed door or on a different floor 21 Fire Safety If the alarm is located outside the bedroom or on a different floor it may not wake up a sound sleeper The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair one s ability to hear the smoke alarm For maximum protection a smoke alarm should be installed in each sleeping area on every level of a home Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing a
18. rmine the correct location of safety products that will help make your home a safer place Installation eee eee eee ee Cee ee Cee Cee eee eee Cee Tee Ce ee eee eee ee Cee eee Ce Cee eee ee eee eee eee eee ee Tee eee ee ee eee A44 This unit is suitable as a Single Station and or Multiple Station alarm interconnects with up to 24 devices and has a five year limited warranty IMPORTANT This unit is only approved to interconnect with the Kidde line of products It is not approved to interconnect with any other manufacturer s products This alarm is interconnect compatible with the following alarms and accessories Smoke alarms 1235CA 1275CA 1276CA 1285CA PE120CA PI2000CA Smoke CO alarms KN COSM IBCA KN COSM ICA CO alarms KN COB ICB CA KN COB IC CA Relay modules 120X 5M120X CO120X Heat alarm HD135FCA Strobe Light SL177I Refer to respective manuals for specific application information This product is designed to detect products of combustion using the ionization technique It contains 0 9 microcurie of Americium 241 a radioactive material Distributed under U S NRC License No 32 23858 01E Manufactured in compliance with U S NRC safety criteria in 10 CFR 32 27 The purchaser is exempt from any regulatory requirements This smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of radioactive element in the ionization sensor chamber Do not try to repair the smoke alarm yourself Refer to the instructions in Warrant
19. roper operation Alarms should be installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association s Standard 72 NFPA Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 Notify your local fire department and insurance company of your smoke alarm installation 24 Warranty If after reviewing this manual you feel that your smoke alarm is defective in any way do not tamper with the unit In many cases the quickest way to exchange your alarm is to return it to the original place of purchase Alternatively you may return it for servicing to Kidde If you have questions call Kidde Customer Service at 1 800 880 6788 5 Year Limited Warranty Kidde warrants to the original purchaser that the enclosed smoke alarm but not the battery will be free from defects in material and workmanship or design under normal use and service for a period of five years from the date of purchase The obligation of Kidde under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the smoke alarm or any part which we find to be defective in material workmanship or design free of charge to the customer upon sending the smoke alarm with proof of date of purchase postage and return postage prepaid to Kidde Customer Service Department 130 Esna Park Drive Markham ON L3R 1E3 1 800 880 6788 This warranty shall not apply to the smoke alarm if it has been damaged modified abused or altered after the date of purchase or if it fails to operate due to improper mai
20. s so don t waste time getting dressed or picking up valuables e In leaving don t open any inside door without first feeling its surface If hot or if you see smoke seeping through cracks don t open that door Instead use your alternate exit If the inside of the door is cool place your shoulder against it open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke rush in e Stay close to the floor if the air is smoky If possible do not breathe too deeply to avoid smoke inhalation Breathe through a cloth preferably wet if possible e Once outside go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there e Call the fire department from your neighbor s home not from yours e Don t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is all right to do so e There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect against fire as stated in the NFPA Standard 72 For instance smoking in bed leaving children unsupervised cleaning with flammable liquids such as gasoline e Further information on fire safety can be obtained in a English language pamphlet titled In a Fire Seconds Count published by the NFPA Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 NRC Information Ionization type smoke alarms use a very small amount of a radioactive element in the sensing chamber to enable detection of visible and invisible combustion products The radioactive element is safely contained in th
21. tation arrangement The interconnect system should not exceed the NFPA interconnect limit of 12 smoke alarms and or 18 alarms total smoke heat carbon monoxide etc With 18 alarms interconnected it is still possible to interconnect up to a total of 6 remote signaling devices and or relay modules CAUTION Kidde alarms and accessories CAN ONLY BE interconnected with other Kidde alarms and accessories Connection of these devices to another manufacturer s interconnect system or connection with equipment from another manufacturer into an existing Kidde system could result in nuisance alarming failure to alarm or damage to one or all of the devices in the interconnect system e When mixing models which have battery backup with models without battery backup be advised that the models without battery backup will not respond during an AC power failure e For more information about compatible interconnect units and their functionality in an interconnect system visit our web site at www kidde ca e The maximum wire run distance between the first and last unit in an interconnected system is 305 m 1000 e Image 3 illustrates interconnection wiring Improper connection will result in damage to the alarm failure to operate or a shock hazard e Make certain alarms are wired to a continuous non switched power line NOTE Use standard CSA listed household wire 18 gauge or larger as required by local codes available at all electric
22. tside of the alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth do not use a wet cloth to avoid water entering the unit After cleaning reinstall your alarm verify that the green LED is on and test your alarm by using the Test button If cleaning does not restore the alarm to normal operation the alarm should be replaced Do not paint the unit Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor s ability to detect smoke Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside This action will void your warranty Replacing the Alarm The National Fire Protection Association NFPA and Kidde recommend replacing this alarm ten years from the date code label located on the back of the alarm 20 Fire Safety WARNING Please read carefully and thoroughly e NFPA Standard 72 states Life safety from fire in residential occupancies is based primarily on early notification to occupants of the need to escape followed by the appropriate egress actions by those occupants Fire warning systems for dwelling units are capable of protecting about half of the occupants in potentially fatal fires Victims are often intimate with the fire too old or young or physically or mentally impaired such that they cannot escape even when warned early enough that escape should be possible For these people other strategies such as protection in place or assisted escape or rescue are necessary e Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of p
23. ver If the smoke is not too dense the alarm will silence immediately and chirp every 30 40 seconds for approximately 7 minutes This indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily desensitized condition The smoke alarm will automatically reset after approximately 7 minutes If after this period particles of combustion are still present the alarm will sound again The Hush feature can be used repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm Pushing the Test button on the alarm will end the Hush period NOTE Dense smoke will override the Hush control feature and sound a continuous alarm CAUTION Before using the alarm Hush feature identify the source of the smoke and be certain a safe condition exists Operation LED Indicators This alarm is equipped with red and green LED indicators each with two modes of operation Red LED Flashing eve ry 30 40 seconds Indicates that the smoke alarm is operating properly Red LED Flashing Rapidly When the smoke alarm senses particles of combustion and goes into alarm constant pulsating sound the red LED will flash rapidly Cone flash per second The rapid flashing LED and pulsating alarm will continue until the air is cleared When interconnected only the red LED s of the alarms that are sensing smoke or are being tested will flash rapidly originating alarms All other units in the interconnect system will sound an alarm but their red L
24. wire harness into the back of the alarm Image 5 making sure that the locks on the connector snap into place Push the excess wire back into the electrical box through the hole in the center of the mounting plate IMAGE 5 ATTACHING THE AC QUICK CONNECT WIRE HARNESS e Install the alarm on the mounting plate and rotate the alarm in the direction of the ON arrow on the cover until the alarm ratchets into place Image 4D This ratcheting function allows for aesthetic alignment Note The alarm will attach to the mounting plate in 4 positions every 90 degrees When wall mounting make sure the battery door is at the bottom of the unit Image 4C Battery This unit will not function without a properly installed battery and is equipped with a battery lockout feature which prevents the battery door from closing if a battery is not installed correctly See Maintenance section for additional information concerning battery installation e For initial installation a pre installed 9 V battery is included with a battery pull tab that allows for easy connection Simply pull the tab out and the battery backup is connected See Maintenance for additional information concerning battery installation e Pull the Battery Pull Tab yellow tab protruding from the unit completely out of the unit This will automatically connect the battery Operation eee eee eee ee Cee ee Cee Pee eee eC eee Cee Tee ee Tee eee ee eee Tee eee eee eee ee
25. y for service WARNING Removal of the smoke alarm battery and disconnecting or loss of AC power will render the smoke alarm inoperative ELECTRICAL RATING 120 V AC 60 HZ 80 mA maximum per alarm maximum 80 mA for originating unit with 24 devices interconnected IMPORTANT Read all instructions before installation and keep this manual near the alarm for future reference Installation eee e eee ee eee eee ee Tee eee ee eee eee ee Tee eee ee eee eee eee ee eee ee eee eee ee ee eee ce Tee eee eee ee eee ee eee eee ee ee ee Recommended Locations Locate the first alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms Try to protect the exit path as the bedrooms are usually farthest from the exit If more than one sleeping area exists locate additional alarms in each sleeping area Image 1A e Locate additional alarms to protect any stairway as stairways act like chimneys for smoke and heat e Locate at least one alarm on every floor level Image 1B e Locate an alarm in every bedroom e Locate an alarm in every room where electrical appliances are operated i e portable heaters or humidifiers e Locate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps with the door closed The closed door may prevent the alarm from waking the sleeper e Smoke heat and combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally Mounting the smoke alarm on the ceiling in the center of the room places it closest to all points in the room Ceil
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