Page 2 - Thank You for Purchasing this Kidde Alarm; alarm af ter ten years.
2 Thank You for Purchasing this Kidde Alarm Hardwired for 120V AC, this model features a non-replaceable, sealed-in battery backup. It also contains HUSH TM to temporarily silence nuisance alarms, and “self-testing” features (see section 10). Teach children how to respond to the alarm and that they ...
Page 3 - Contents
3 Contents 1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . 4 2. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds . . . . . 5 3. Other Alarm Visual And Audible Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 4. Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 5. Introducti...
Page 4 - Smoke Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds; picking up valuables.
4 1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds The smoke alarm pattern is three long beeps, a 1.5 second pause, and three long beeps repeating. The red LED blinks in time with the alarm pattern only on the alarm(s) that detected the hazard (initiating alarm). • Aler t small children in the home ...
Page 5 - Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds; WhIch cAN KIll you. If AlARm sIGNAl souNds:; become a dangerous situation.
5 2. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds NOTE: ThiS iS NOT A cARbON MONOxidE (cO) ALARM, buT wiLL REcEivE ANd TRANSMiT A cO ALARM SigNAL fROM AN iNTERcONNEcTEd cO OR cOMbiNATiON SMOKE / cO ALARM. The carbon monoxide (CO) alarm pattern is four quick beeps repeating every 5 seconds...
Page 6 - Other Alarm Visual And Audible Indicators
6 3. Other Alarm Visual And Audible Indicators Operational Mode visual indications Audible indications Action/Note Normal (standby) AC power: Green LED on continuously. DC power: Green LED blinks approx every 60 sec. test (button press when no alarm condition is present) (Note: test is very loud, st...
Page 8 - Introduction, Product Features And Specifications; Introduc tion
8 5. Introduction, Product Features And Specifications Introduc tion This alarm detects products of combustion using a photoelectric sensor. Ten (10) years af ter the unit was installed, powered up, and tested, this unit will automatically aler t you that it is time to replace the unit. This is call...
Page 9 - Limitations Of Smoke Alarms; WA R N I N G: PLE A S E RE A D C A RE FU LLY AN D TH O ROUG H LY; b) leaving children home alone
9 6. Limitations Of Smoke Alarms WA R N I N G: PLE A S E RE A D C A RE FU LLY AN D TH O ROUG H LY • 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. • There are...
Page 10 - Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms; Locate at least one alarm on ever y f loor level.
1 0 7. Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms • Locate smoke alarms in all sleeping areas. Tr y to monitor the exit path as the bedrooms are usually far thest from the exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, locate additional alarms in each sleeping area. • Locate additional alarms in stair way...
Page 11 - ACCEPTABLE; Locations permitted for smoke; Smoke Alarms for Required Detection; Smoke Alarms for Additional Detection
11 ACCEPTABLE TOP OF ALARM ACCEPTABLE HERE CEILING Note: measurements shown are to the closest edge of the alarm. 12’’ (30.5 cm) MAXIMUM SIDE WALL 12” (30.5 cm) 4” (102 mm) 4” (102 mm) ANYWHERE ALONG THIS BOLD SURFACE Locations permitted for smoke alarms and smoke detectors on tray-shaped ceilings. ...
Page 13 - Locations To Avoid; Do not install within 6 f t of heating appliances.
13 8. Locations To Avoid (See Figures 7-A , 7- B, & 7- C for recommended locations) • In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you star t your automobile. • Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen alarm is desired, it should have an alarm silence feature and should n...
Page 14 - A dust cover has been installed on the alarm. Keep the dust; wARNiNg: duST cOvER MuST bE REMOvEd fOR ALARM TO OPERATE.
14 9. Wiring / Installation / Activation NOTE: A dust cover has been installed on the alarm. Keep the dust cover on until all construction has been completed for at least 24 hours (dr y wall, painting, varnishing, mounting plate install, etc). Retain the dust cover and re-install it to protect the a...
Page 15 - Wiring Requirement s; wiring shall be a maximum of 10 ohms.; WA RN I N G: TH E A L A RM C A N N OT B E O PE R ATE D FRO M POWE R DE RIV E D FRO M A; Turn off the main power to the circuit before wiring the alarm.
15 Wiring Requirement s • This alarm should be installed on a UL Listed or recognized junction box. All connections should be made by a qualif ied electrician and all wiring used shall be in accordance with ar ticles 210 and 300.3(B) of the U.S. National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, NFPA 72 and/or ...
Page 16 - Figure 9 -D, Interconnect Wiring Diagram
1 6 • A maximum of 24 Kidde Safety devices may be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement. The interconnect system should not exceed the NFPA interconnect limit of 12 smoke alarms and/or 18 alarms total (smoke, CO, Smoke/ CO Combination, heat, etc.). With 18 alarms interconnected, it is sti...
Page 18 - AC Wired Interconnec t Model Capabilit y; AC wiring must be
1 8 • Turn on the AC power. The green AC Power On Indicator should be lit when the alarm is operating from AC power. NOTE: At taching AC power f irst, without rotating the alarm onto the mounting bracket, will result in a false low bat ter y trouble condition chirp (see Troubleshooting Guide). You n...
Page 19 - Operation And Testing
19 10. Operation And Testing This model meet s t he lates t resident ial smoke alarm s tandards, which includes enhanced resis tance to nuisance alarms from cooking. Operation The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is complete (see “TESTING” below). When products of combustion (smok...
Page 20 - Recognizing Nuisance Alarms; Smoke Nuisance; use Hush; Dense smoke will override Hush; and sound a continuous alarm. If no f ire is present,
20 11. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms Smoke Nuisance This model meets the latest residential smoke alarm standards, which includes enhanced resistance to nuisance alarms from cooking. H US H TM : If you know why the alarm is sounding, and you can verif y that it is not a life threatening sit- uation, y...
Page 21 - Constant; FO R A NY RE A SO N ! DO N OT TRY TO RE PA I R TH E A L A RM YOU RS E LF.; Batter y Warning” to provide continuous alarm detection.; DIS POS E OF I N FI RE .
21 12. Battery Backup This alarm is powered with AC power, but also contains a sealed lithium bat ter y backup system. No bat ter y installation or replacement is necessar y for the life of the alarm. N OTE: AC power must be connec ted to obtain the full 10 year bat ter y and unit life. Constant exp...
Page 22 - Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery; WA R N I N G: DISCHA RG I N G TH E A L AR M BAT TE RY I S PE RMAN E NT; Once discharged, the alarm will NO LONGER DETECT SMOKE.; To Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Bat ter y:
22 13. Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery WA R N I N G: FA I LU RE TO D ISCHARG E A L ARM BAT TE RY A S I N STRUC TE D PRIOR TO D IS POSA L M AY C RE ATE POTE NTIA L FO R LITH I U M BAT TE RY RE L ATE D FI RE O R HA z A RD. WA R N I N G: DISCHA RG I N G TH E A L AR M BAT TE RY I S PE RMAN...
Page 23 - Cleaning Your Alarm; Your Alarm Should be Cleaned at Least Once a Year; as they may damage the alarm.; NOTE; the fault does not clear, the alarm needs to be replaced.
23 14. Cleaning Your Alarm Your Alarm Should be Cleaned at Least Once a Year You can clean the interior of your alarm (sensing chamber) by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose and blowing or vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm can be wi...
Page 24 - Good Safety Habits; Develop and Prac tice a Plan of Escape; room. Stories above ground level may need a rope or chain ladder.
24 15. Good Safety Habits Develop and Prac tice a Plan of Escape Prepare and practice a home escape plan twice a year, including drills at night. Know two ways out of ever y room (door & window) and identif y a meeting place outside the home where ever yone will gather once they have exited the ...
Page 25 - Fire Prevention; In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms
25 Fire Prevention Never smoke in bed or leave cooking food unat tended. Teach children never to play with matches or lighters! Train ever yone in the home to recognize the smoke alarm pat tern and to leave the home using their escape plan when it’s heard. Know how to do “Stop, Drop and Roll” if clo...
Page 26 - compliance could void the user’s authorit y to operate this device.
26 California State Fire Marshal Early warning f ire detection is best achieved by the installation of f ire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinit y, but outside the bedrooms), heat or smoke dete...
Page 27 - Service And Warranty; Ten -Year Limited Warrant y
27 16. Service And Warranty Ten -Year Limited Warrant y Kidde warrants that the enclosed alarm will be free from defects in material and workmanship or de-sign under normal use and ser vice for a period of ten years from the date of purchase. The obligation of Kidde under this warrant y is limited t...
Page 28 - QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION; Call Kidde Product Suppor t line at
28 QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION Call Kidde Product Suppor t line at 1-800-880-6788 or contact us at www.kidde.com Kidde 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC 27302 ©2024 Kidde. All Rights Reser ved.