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Page 2 - Smart HUSH; Control to temporarily silence nuisance; User’s Guide

For your convenience, write down the following information. If you callour Consumer Hotline, these are the first questions you will be asked. Smoke Alarm Model Number(located on back of alarm): Date Code (located on back of alarm). National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the manufacturerreco...

Page 4 - MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION; LOCATIONS TO AVOID; garages and unfinished attics.

(10 cm) 4" MINIMUM (10 cm) 4" CEILING DEAD AIR SPACE SIDE WALL MINIMUM (30.5 cm) 12" MAXIMUM BEST HERE NEVER HERE ACCEPTABLE HERE FIGURE 1 BEDROOM BEDROOM KITCHEN LIVING ROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM BASEMENT KITCHEN HALL BEDROOM LIVINGROOM SINGLE FLOOR PLAN MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN (0.9 m) 3'...

Page 5 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; WIRELESS INTERCONNECT SETUP

• In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or a failure to alarm.• In very humid areas. Moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms.• In insect-infested areas.• Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft (.9m) of the following: the door to a kitchen, the door to a bathroom conta...

Page 6 - install, they’re not being installed in the proper sequence.; Removal of any or all batteries will render the alarm inoperative.

If your Wireless smoke alarms enter alarm mode, first check to see if there is a fire.If a fire does not exist, and the test buttons have not been activated on any of theunits, it is likely that you are receiving interference from a similar system nearby. Inthis case, repeat the above steps and sele...

Page 7 - alarms should respond.; Tamper Resist Features; Remove; Locations of Posts

4. Drill a hole through the pencil marks and use the enclosed screws and anchors to secure the mounting plate (use 3/16”drill bit for anchor holes). 5. Install the alarm on the mounting bracket and rotate the alarm clockwise until the alarm ratchets into place (this ratcheting function allows for ae...

Page 8 - OPERATION AND TESTING

4. OPERATION AND TESTING OPERATION The smoke alarm is operating once fresh batteries are installed and testing is complete.When the smoke alarm ionization chamber senses products of combustion, the horn willsound a loud (85db) temporal alarm until the sensing chamber is cleared of smoke particles. S...

Page 10 - NOTE: Chirping once a minute is an; Battery Replacement

6. MAINTENANCE ALARM REMOVAL IF THE SMOKE ALARM’S TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED, REFER TOTHE PARAGRAPH ON SMOKE ALARM TAMPER RESIST FEATURE IN SECTION 3 FORREMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. To remove the alarm from the trim ring, rotate the alarm counter clockwise in the directionof the “OFF” arrow o...

Page 11 - LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS; WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY; cut off, such as by an electrical fire or an open fuse.

CLEANING YOUR ALARMYOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket as outlined in the beginning ofthis section. You can clean the interior of your alarm (sensing chamber) by using compressedair or a vacuum cleaner hose around the perimeter o...

Page 12 - GOOD SAFETY HABITS; DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE; from each room. Second story windows may need a rope or chain ladder.; WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS; NFPA REQUIRED PROTECTION

8. 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 (...

Page 13 - TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE; Problem; Wireless Interference.

required number of smoke alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for thoseareas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke alarms. For this rea-son, it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms forthose areas for increa...

Page 14 - SERVICE AND WARRANTY; FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

13. SERVICE AND WARRANTY If after reviewing this user’s guide you feel that your smoke alarm is defective in any way, donot tamper with the unit. Call the Consumer Hotline, 1-800-880-6788, to determine if youneed to return it for servicing (See Warranty for in-warranty returns). KIDDE1394 South Thir...

Page 15 - TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION; Call our Consumer Hotline at

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...