Page 2 - CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL; -- RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS; RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR ALARMS; neys for smoke and heat.
This alarm detects products of combustion using the ionization technique. Itcontains 0.9 microcurie of Americium 241, a radioactive material (see Section 9).Distributed under U.S. NRC License No. 32-23858-01E. Manufactured in compli-ance with U.S. NRC safety criteria in 10 CFR 32.27. The purchaser i...
Page 4 - • Less than 4” (10cm) from the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling.
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be energy efficient.Install smoke alarms as recommended above (refer to RECOMMENDED LOCA-TIONS and FIGURES 1 and 2). In older mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present stan-dards, extreme heat or cold can...
Page 5 - from a single circuit.
3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WIRING REQUIREMENTS • This smoke alarm should be installed on a U.L. listed or recognized junction box. All connections should be made by a qualified electrician and all wiringused shall be in accordance with articles 210 and 300.3(B) of the U.S. NationalElectrical Code ...
Page 6 - FIGURE 4 INTERCONNECT WIRING DIAGRAM; BATTERY INSTALLATION; FIGURE 5
• For more information about compatible interconnect units and their function- ality in an interconnect system, visit our web site at: www.Kidde.com • The maximum wire run distance between the first and last unit in an intercon- nected system is 1000 feet. • Figure 4 illustrates interconnection wiri...
Page 7 - FIGURE 6
OF WALL MOUNTED SMOKE ALARMS WILL DECREASE OPERATIONALEFFECTIVENESS. 1. Remove the trim ring from the back of the alarm by holding the trim ring andtwisting the alarm counter-clockwise. 2. After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in Section 1 andwiring the AC Quick Connector as d...
Page 8 - TAMPER RESIST FEATURES; Smoke Alarm Tamper Resist Feature
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, always standan arms length away from the unit when testing. 8. Turn on the AC power. The green Power On Indicator should be lit when thealarm is operating from AC power. Confirm unit operation by pressing theTest/Hush button. TAMPER RESIST FEA...
Page 9 - OPERATION AND TESTING; HUSH; CONTROL: The “HUSH” feature has the capability of temporarily; FIGURE 9
arrow. (see Figure 9) The tamper resist feature is now active and the batterycarrier can not be opened until the tamper resist feature is deactivated. NOTE: Before activating the battery carrier tamper resistfeature, make sure a fresh battery is installed in theunit and that the battery carrier is p...
Page 10 - The red LED has four modes of operation:; Hush
LED INDICATORS: This smoke alarm is equipped with red and green LED indica-tors. The green LED (when illuminated) indicates the presence of AC power. The red LED has four modes of operation: Standby Condition: The red LED will flash every 40 seconds to indicate that the smoke alarm is operating prop...
Page 12 - These smoke alarms can be purchased at your local retailer.
This smoke alarm uses a 9V carbon zinc battery (alkaline and lithium batteriesmay also be used). A fresh battery should last for one year under normal operat-ing conditions. This alarm has a low/missing battery monitor circuit which will cause the alarmto “chirp” approximately every 30-40 seconds fo...
Page 13 - CLEANING YOUR ALARM; YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR; LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS; WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY; dition and installed properly.
CLEANING YOUR ALARM YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket as outlined in thebeginning of this section. You can clean the interior of your alarm (sensingchamber) by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose and blowing orvacuumi...
Page 14 - wake up a sound sleeper.; GOOD SAFETY HABITS; DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE; to do in case of fire.
• Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the alarm. Therefore, smoke alarms may not sense fires starting in chimneys, walls, onroofs, on the other side of a closed door or on a different floor. • If the alarm is located outside the bedroom or on a different floor, it may not wa...
Page 15 - WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS; • Alert small children in the home.
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS • Alert small children in the home. • Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don’t waste time getting dressed or picking up valuables. • In leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling its surface. If hot, or if you see smoke seep...
Page 16 - NFPA REQUIRED PROTECTION
10. NFPA REQUIRED PROTECTION The National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72 provides the followinginformation: Smoke Detection – Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards forthe specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarmsshall be installed as follows:...
Page 17 - SERVICE AND WARRANTY
12. SERVICE AND WARRANTY If after reviewing this manual you feel that your smoke alarm is defective in anyway, do not tamper with the unit. Return it for servicing to: KIDDE, 1016 Corporate Park Dr., Mebane, NC 27302. 1-800-880-6788 (See Warranty for in-warranty returns). 1260-7205-01(820-0394G-EN)_...
Page 18 - TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION
TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Kidde warrants to the original purchaser that the enclosed smoke alarm (but not thebattery) will be free from defects in material and workmanship or design under normaluse and service for a period of ten years from the date of purchase. The obligation ofKidde under this war...