Kidde 1235E User Manual

AC Wire-In Smoke Alarm

• 1235E

Description

The Kidde 1235E is an AC powered, ionization smoke
alarm that operates on a 120V power source. The 1235E
offers a quick connect power harness making installation
fast and easy. This smoke alarm includes an ionization
sensor that detects best against fast flaming and other
types of fires. The 1235E smoke alarm is easy to install
and is suitable for all living areas and has a 5-year limited
warranty.

Consumer Benefits

The Kidde 1235E AC powered, wire-in smoke alarm gives
you and your family an early warning of smoke and fire in
your home. The 1235E can be used as a single station
unit or it can be interconnected to up to 24 Kidde devices
in a multiple station arrangement. The interconnect system
should not exceed the NFPA interconnect limit of 12
smoke alarms and/or 18 initiation alarms. With 18 alarms
interconnected, it is still possible to interconnect up to a
total of 6 strobe and/or relay devices.

Features and Benefits

• Interconnectable – Interconnect up to 24 Kidde

devices.

•Test Button – Tests unit’s electronic circuitry and horn.

• Red LED – Alarm mode.

•Green LED – Steady on presence of AC power.

• Quick Connect Power Harness – Makes installation

fast and easy.

Test/Reset Button

Tests smoke alarm circuitry and horn

Red LED

Alarm mode

Green LED

Presence of AC power

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Architectural and Engineering
Specifications

The smoke alarm shall be Kidde Unit 1235 or approved equal.It shall be
powered by a 120VAC, 60Hz source. The unit shall incorporate an ionization
sensor with nominal sensitivity of 0.64%/ft. The temperature operation
range shall be between 40˚F (4˚C) to 100˚F (38˚C) and the humidity operating
range shall be 5% - 95% relative humidity.

The smoke alarm can be installed on any standard single gang electrical
box, up to a 4” octagon junction box. The electrical connection (to the
alarm) shall be made with a plug-in connector. A maximum of 24 Kidde
devices can be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement. The inter­connect system must not exceed the NFPA (National Fire Protection
Association) limit of 18 initiating devices, of which 12 can be smoke alarms.
With 18 initiating devices (Smoke, heat, CO, etc.), interconnected, it is still
possible to interconnect 6 strobe lights and or relay modules. The alarm
shall provide optional tamper resistance that deters removal of the unit from
the wall or ceiling.

The alarm shall include a piezoelectric horn that is rated at 85 decibels
at 10 feet. The unit shall incorporate 2 LED’s. A green LED will be constant­ly “ON” when AC power is present and will flash until reset (alarm memory)
to indicate which alarm was the originating alarm at the last incident.
Pressing the test button will reset the alarm memory condition. A red LED
will flash once every 30-40 seconds to indicate the alarm is operating proper­ly and will flash once per every 1.5 seconds when the unit is alarming and
will remain so until the air is cleared.

The unit shall at a minimum meet the requirements of UL217, NFPA72,
(chapter 11 2002 edition) The State of California Fire Marshall, NFPA101
(One and two family dwellings), Federal Housing Authority (FHA, Housing
and Urban Development (HUD).

AC Wire-In Smoke Alarm Unit Number 1235E

Technical Specifications

Unit Number: 1235E
UPC: 0-25417-12351-7
Power Source: 120VAC
Sensor: Ionization
Audio Alarm: 85dB at 10ft
Temperature Range: 40˚F (4.4˚C) to 100˚F (37.8˚C)
Humidity Range: 5%-95% relative humidity (RH)
Size: 5.6” in diameter x 1.55” depth
Weight: .6lbs
Interconnects: Up to 24 Kidde devices
LED: Green, receiving ac power

Red, alarm mode

Warranty: 5 year limited

Ordering Information

Gift Box UPC: 0-25417-12351-7

Part Dimensions Case/ Layers/ Skid
Number I 2 of 5 Pack Quantity (w x d x h inches) Weight Skid Skid Weight

1235** N/A Individual 5.75 x 1.75 x 5.75 .6lbs N/A N/A N/A
1235E 200 25417 12351 1 Master Pack (12 units) 5.25 x 10.5 x 10.75 7.2lbs 128 16 921.6lbs

**Not for sale by individual unit

Installation of Smoke Alarm

The smoke alarm should be installed to comply with all local codes having jurisdic­tion in your area, Article 760 of the National Electric Code, and NFPA 72. Make
certain all alarms are wired to a single, continuous (non-switched) power line,
which is not protected by a ground fault interrupter. A maximum of 1000 ft. of
wire can be used in the interconnect system. Use standard UL listed household
wire (18 gauge or larger as required by local codes).

FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER

BLACK

WHITE

RED

L
N

First
Alarm

Additional
Alarms

MASTER PACK

12

1

UNIT

5.6" 1.55"

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