Page 2 - C o n t e n t s; Models
Recommended Locations • Locate the first alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms. Try to protect the exit path, as thebedrooms are usually farthest from the exit. If morethan one sleeping area exists, locate additional alarmsin each sleeping area (Image 1A). • Locate additional alarms to protect...
Page 3 - Locations to Avoid
4 3 I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t a l l a t i o n • Install smoke alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at or within 0.9 m (3') of the highest point(measured horizontally). NFPA Standard 72 states:“Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than0.3 m in 2.4 m (1 foot in 8 feet) hor...
Page 4 - CEILING; Mounting
I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t a l l a t i o n 5 6 IMAGE 2A IMAGE 2B HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FROM PEAK CEILING 10 cm (4”) MINIMUM SIDE WALL BEST PLACEMENT ACCEPTABLE PLACEMENT NEVER HERE 10 cm (4”) 0.9 m (3’) 0.9 m (3’) NOT IN THIS AREA BEST ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA Mounting CAUTION: This unit is sealed. ...
Page 5 - I n s t a l l a t i o n
Alarm Tamper Resist Feature • To make the smoke alarm tamper-resistant, a locking pin has been provided in the bag with the screws andanchors. Using this pin will deter children and othersfrom removing the alarm from the mounting plate. Touse the pin, insert it into the hole in the side of thealarm ...
Page 6 - O p e r a t i o n; Warranty
HUSH® Control Feature Models 0916CA, and 0918CA: The Hush® button is extremely useful in a kitchen area orother areas prone to false alarms. The Hush® feature has the capability of temporarilydesensitizing the smoke alarm circuit for about 7 minutes.This feature is to be used only when a known alarm...
Page 7 - M a i n t e n a n c e
Alarm Removal If the smoke alarm tamper resist feature has beenactivated, refer to the Alarm Tamper Resist Feature section for removal instructions. To remove the alarm from the mounting plate, rotate thealarm in the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the cover. Battery Replacement This alarm has a low...
Page 8 - Safety Light
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 thealarm by using compressed air or a vacuum cleanerhose with a soft brush attachment. Blow or vacuumaround the perimeter of t...
Page 9 - WARNING: Please read carefully and thoroughly.; F i re Safety; Good Safety Habits
16 WARNING: Please read carefully and thoroughly. • NFPA Standard 72 states: Life safety from fire in residential occupancies is based primarily on earlynotification to occupants of the need to escape,followed by the appropriate egress actions by thoseoccupants. Fire warning systems for dwelling uni...
Page 11 - Wa r r a n t y
Model 0916CA with Ultralife lithium battery: 10 Year Limited Warranty Kidde warrants to the Purchaser that this enclosed smokealarm, and Ultralife Batteries Inc. warrants to the Purchaserthat the enclosed Ultralife 9 volt lithium battery when usedwith this enclosed smoke alarm, will be free from def...
Page 12 - N o t e s
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