Kidde 30CUA10-V User Guide

User Guide

Nuisance Alarms

Combination Photoelectric
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm
with Hardwire Interconnect & Voice

Model 30CUA10-V

Helps Reduce Cooking

COMBINATION ALARM

120V HARDWIRE INTERCONNECT

10YEAR BATTERY BACKUP
AC POWER REQUIRED
SELFTESTING SEE SECTION 10
VOICE MESSAGE SYSTEM

P/N: G- 000002-00 Rev. A

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Thank You for Purchasing this Kidde Alarm

Hardwired for 120V AC, this model features a non- replaceable, sealed-in battery backup. It

also contains a voice message system and HUSH

“self-testing” features (see section 10).

Teach children how to respond to t he alarm and that they should never play with the uni t. This alarm

is a multi-criteria device designed to detect both smoke and carbon monoxide from any source of

combustion in a residential environment. It is not designed for use in a recreational vehicle (RV) or

boat.

NOTE: Please thoroughly read this user guide and save the document for future reference and to

pass on to any subsequent owner. Images are representative only. Actual product may vary slightly.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the manufacturer recommend replacing this

alarm after ten years .

Date Code (on back ): _________________

Date of Purchase: _________________

Where Purchased: _________________

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Date to Replace: _________________

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to temporarily silence nuisance alarms, and

Product Support: 1- 800-880-6788

Please write down the below information

and have this at hand when you call.

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. Introduction, Product Features And Specifications . . . . . . . . . 8

6. Limitations Of Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Alarms . . . . . . . .9

7. Recommended Locations For Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Alarms . . . 11

8. Locations To Avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

9. Wiring / Installation / Ac tivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

10. Operation And Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

11. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

12. Battery Back Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

13. Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery . . . . . . . . . . 23

14. General Carbon Monoxide (CO) Information . . . . . . . . . . . 24

15. Cleaning Your Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

16. Good Safety Habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

17. Service And Warrant y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds

The smoke alarm pattern is three long beeps with voice “Fire!,” 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).

The smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke and carbon monoxide are present.

• Alert small children in the home as well as anyone else that might have difficulty recognizing the
importance of the alarm sounding or that might have difficulty leaving the area without help.

• Plan two ways out! Leave immediately by your escape plan. Don’t waste time getting dressed or
picking up valuables.

• While leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling its surface. If hot , or if you see
smoke seeping through cracks, don’t open that door! Instead, use your alternate exit. If the inside
of the door is cool, place your shoulder agains t it, open it slight ly and be ready to slam it shut if
heat and smoke rush in.

• If the escape route requires you to go through smoke, stay close to the floor where the air is
cleaner. Crawl if necessary, and breathe shallowly through a cloth, wet if possible.

• Once outside, go to your selec ted meeting place and make sure everyone is there.

• Call the fire depar tment or 911 from your cell phone outside, or from your neighbor ’s home -not
from yours!

• Don’t return to your home until the fire off icials say that it is all right to do so.

NOTE: See Section RECOGN IZING NUISANCE ALARMS, for nuisance alarm situations.

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2. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds

The carbon monoxide (CO) alarm pattern is four quick beeps with voice “Warning! Carbon Monoxide” repeating
every 5 seconds. The red LED blinks in time with the alarm pattern only on the alarm(s) that detected the hazard
(initiating alarm). On DC power only, after 4 minutes in CO alarm the alarm pattern will only occur every 60s.

warning

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ctuAtion of your co AlArm indicAtes
the presence of cArbon monoxide (co) which cAn Kill you.
if AlArm signAl sounds:

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1) Operate the Test/Hush

button. NOTE: Pressing the button on the alarming
unit will silence the alarm notification. If the unit goes into alarm mode again
within six minutes, it is sensing high levels of CO which can quickly become a
dangerous situation.

2) Call your emergency services (Fire Department or 911).
EMERGENCY PHONE #:___________

3) Immediately move to fresh air — outdoors or by an open door / window.
Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for. Alert small children
in the home as well as anyone else that might have difficulty recognizing the
importance of the alarm sounding or that might have difficulty leaving the area
without help. Do not reenter the premises or move away from the open
door/window until the emergency services responders have arrived, the premises
have been aired out, and your alarm remains in its normal condition.

4)

After following steps 1-3, if the alarm reactivates within a 24 hour
period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate
sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances,
proper

NOTE: See Sec tion RECOG NIZING NUISAN CE AL ARMS, for nuisance alarm situations .

operation of equipment.

and to inspect for

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If problems are identified during this inspection, have the equipment serviced
immediately. Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the
manufacturer’s instructions, or contact the manufacturer directly for more information
about CO safety and the equipment. Make sure that motor vehicles are not, or have not been,
operating in a garage attached or adjacent to the residence. Never restart the source of a CO
problem until it has been corrected. Never ignore the sound of the alarm!

3. Other Alarm Visual And Audible Indicators

Operational Mode Visual Indications Audible Indications Action/Note

Normal (standby) AC power : Green LED on

Test (button press when
no alarm condition is
present)
(Note: Test i s very l oud,
stand a f ew feet away.)

Smoke or CO Alarm
Memory (unit has
experienced a smoke or
CO alarm event, o r has
detec ted 10 0ppm CO
or greater.)

Smoke Al arm Hush
Mode

CO Alarm Reset None. Afte r but ton pus h: CO alarm

continuously.
DC power: Green LED blinks
approx e very 60 sec.

Red LED b links in time w ith
alarm pattern.

Smoke: Re d LED bl inks
ever y 15 sec .
CO: 2 red LE D blinks
ever y 15 sec .

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Red LED b links ever y 2 sec.
(only on the initiating alarm)

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• Single beep.

• 3 long be eps, voice “F ire! ,”

3 long be eps, 4 q uick be eps,

voice “Warnin g, Carbon Monoxide,”

4 quick b eeps .

Afte r but ton pus h, voic e

“Smoke previously d etec ted”
or “C arbo n mon oxide previ
ously detected.”

Afte r but ton pus h, voic e “Hus h
Mode Ac tivated.” Sm oke alar m

patt ern stops. If there i s too muc h
smoke to allow Hu sh

“Too much smoke, al arm cannot
be hush ed.” (smo ke alar m pattern

continues)

pattern stops.

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, voice

Perform button p ress on ce a week
to verify proper alarm operation.

NOTE: Alarm memory is only
retained for 24 hr s.

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Push bu tton to clear Alarm
Mem or y.

This fea ture is t o be used only
when a known al arm con diti on,
such as smoke from cooking,
acti vate s the ala rm. Pu sh but ton

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during Hush
and per form a test.

Unit is confir ming if C O is pres ent
or if it ex peri enced a n uisance
situation. Re-alarm means danger.
Move to fresh air a nd cal l 911.

to clear HushTM

Operational Mode Visual Indications Audible Indications Action/Note

Initiating Alarm
(multiple alarms in an
interconnected system)

Red LED b links in time w ith
alarm pattern indicating that
this is the unit initiating the
alarm i n an inte rconnected,
multiple alarm, system.
NOTE: It is poss ible fo r more
than on e unit to detec t a haz
ard and b ecome a n init iating
alarm unit (Red LED blinking).

Unit in e ithe r Smoke o r CO alar m
mode.

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4. Troubleshooting Guide

If you are experiencing a problem with your alarm, or a fault, and are unsure of the next action, please
contact product suppor t at 1-800- 880 -6788 before discharging the batter y. You may also write us at:
Kidde, 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC 273 02, or visit our internet address at www.kidde.com.

Trouble Condition

False Low Batte ry
(AC power
connected before
backup battery
activated)

Low Bat tery Amber LED blinks every

Smoke Sensor Fault Amber LED blinks every

CO Fault Amber LED blinks 2

Fatal Fault Amber LED blinks 3

Visual Indications Audible Indications Action

None Chirp a nd voice “Ac tiva te

60 sec.

60 sec.

times e very 60 sec.

times e very 60 sec.

Batt ery ” ever y 60 sec.

Afte r 1 hour, voice occu rs
only once ever y 15 mins.

Chirp a nd voice “ Repla ce
Alarm” ever y 60 sec. After

1 hour, voi ce occurs
only once ever y 15 mins.
Afte r but ton pus h, voic e

“Hus h Mode Ac tiv ated.”

3 chirp s ever y 60 sec

and voic e “Smoke Senso r
Error.” Af ter 1 hour, vo ice

occur s only o nce every
15 mins .

3 chirp s ever y 60 sec a nd

voice “Replac e Alarm.” Afte r

1 hour, voi ce occurs onl y
once eve ry 15 m ins.

3 chirp s ever y 60 sec a nd

voice “Replac e Alarm.”

Afte r 1 hour, voice occu rs
only once ever y 15 mins.

* Rotate t he ala rm onto t he

mounting bracket to activate backup battery.

* Push bu tton once to si lence for 24 hrs.

(Push b utt on agai n to clea r HushTM and per form
a test .) Note: 7 d ays af ter Low B atte ry be gins , the
notifications cannot be silenced.

* Remove alarm, discharge, dispose unit, and

replace as soon as possible.

* See Cle aning Your Alarm sect ion.
* Push bu tton once to at tempt to reset t he unit.
* If erro r continues , remove alarm , discharge,

dispo se unit, and re place as soon a s possible.

* Push bu tton once to at tempt to reset t he unit.
* If erro r continues , remove alarm , discharge,

dispo se unit, and re place as soon a s possible.

* Push bu tton once to at tempt to reset t he unit.
* If erro r continues , remove alarm , discharge,

dispo se unit, and re place as soon a s possible.

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Trouble Condition

End of Unit Life Amber LED bli nks 2

MCU Failure None Constant Tone * Remove alarm, discharge, dispose unit, and

Stuck Button Amber LED blinks 4 times

Visual Indications Audible Indications Action

times e very 60 sec.

every 60 sec.

2 chirp s ever y 60 sec a nd

voice “Replac e Alarm.”

Afte r 1 hour, voice occu rs
only once ever y 15 mins.

Voice “Hu sh Mod e Acti ­vated ” after butt on push

(firs t 7 days only).

3 chirps every 60 sec. * Push bu tton to dislodge it from be ing st uck.

* Push bu tton once to si lence for 24 hrs. ( Push

button again to clea r HushTM an d per form a te st.)

Note: 7 da ys af ter End of Unit Life beg ins, t he

notifications cannot be silenced.

* Remove alarm, discharge, dispose unit, and

replace as soon as possible.

replace as soon as possible.

If but ton cannot be un stuc k, rem ove alarm,
disch arge, dispos e unit , and rep lace as soon
as possible.

5. Introduction, Product Features And Specifications

Introduction

This alarm detects products of combustion using a photoelectric sensor and carbon monoxide using an

electrochemical cell. Many times throughout this User G uide, we will refer to Carbon Monoxide as “CO.”

Ten (10) years after the unit was installed, powered up, and tested, this unit will automatically alert you

that it is time to replace t he unit. This is called “End of Unit Life” mode. See Troubleshooting Guide. To

help identif y the date to replace the unit, a label has been aff ixed to t he side of the alarm. Write the

“Install date” in the space provided, and then write in the “Replace by” date (10 years from initial power

up) in permanent marker on the label prior to installing the unit. NOTE: AC power must be connected to
obtain the full 10 year battery and unit life. Two labels have been provided that have important informa-

tion on what to do in case of a CO alarm. Place one label at eye level on a wall near the alarm af ter it is
mounted, and one near a fresh air source such as a door or window.

Product Features and Specifications:

• Powered by 120VAC (60 Hz, 42 mA max) wire-in connector with sealed lithium battery backup

• Reduced nuisance alarms

• Self-testing (see section 10)

• Voice message system

• Easy installation

• Smoke Alarm Hush

• Smoke Sensor: Photoelectric

• CO Sensor: Electrochemical

• Temperature Operating Range: 40°F (4.4°C) to 100°F (37.8°C)

• Humidity Operating Range: 10 to 95% RH, non-condensing

• Audible Alarm: 85+ dB at 10’, 3.0 to 3.5 KHz pulsing alarm, with voice messages “Fire!” and /or

“Warning! Carbon Monoxide”

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6. Limitations Of Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Alarms

WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY

• Life safet y from fire in residential occupancies is based primarily on ear ly notification to occupant s of the
need to escape, followed by the appropriate egress ac tions by those occupants.

• There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be ef fective to protec t against f ire as stated in the
NFPA Standard 72. For ins tance:

a) smoking in bed

b) leaving children home alone

c) cleaning with flammable liquids, such as gasoline

• Fire warning systems for dwelling units are capable of protecting about half of the occupants in
potentially fatal fires. A smoke alarm may not be effective in some situations, such as during incendiary
fires where the fire grows so rapidly that an occupant’s egress is blocked even with properl y located
smoke alarms, or when victims are intimate with the fire (for example, when a person’s clothes catch fire
while cooking), too old or young, or physically or mentally impaired such that they cannot escape even
when warned early enough that escape should be possible. For these people, additional strategies
such as protection-in-place or assisted escape or rescue are necessar y. *

• This model meets the latest residential smoke alarm standards, which includes enhanced resistance
to nuisance alarms from cooking. Industry experts recommend t hat both ionization and photoelec tric
smoke alarms be installed to help ensure optimal detection of the various types of f ires that can occur
within the home. Ionization sensing alarms may detect invisible fire particles (associated with fast flaming
fires) sooner than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible fire particles
(associated with slow smoldering fires) sooner than ionization alarms.

• A batter y powered alarm must have a battery of the specif ied type, in good condition and installed
properly (this model has a sealed backup battery).

• Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure t he bat tery and the alarm circuits are in good
operating condition.

• Smoke alarms cannot prov ide an alarm if smoke does not reach the alarm. Therefore, smoke alarms may
not sense fires starting in chimneys, within walls, on roofs, on the other side of a closed door or other
obstructions.

• If the alarm is located ou tside the bedroom or on a dif ferent floor, it may not wake up a sound sleeper.

• The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair one’s ability to hear the smoke alarm. For optimal detection,
a smoke alarm should be installed in each sleeping area on ever y level of a home.

This alarm is not intended to alert hearing impaired individuals.

* Reference National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard 72

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WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY

• I MPO RTANT: This alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas f rom ANY source of combustion. It is NOT
designed to detect any other gas.

CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the presence of c arbon monoxide gas at the sensor.

Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas. Never restart the source of a CO problem until
it has been fixed. N EV ER I GN ORE TH E A L ARM !

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN ORDINARY INDOOR LOCATIONS
OF FAMILY LIVING UNITS. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO MEASURE COMPLIANCE WITH
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION OSHA COMMERCIAL OR
INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS. IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS
LOCATIONS AS DEFINED IN THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE. IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE
IN A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE RV OR BOAT.

• The installation of this device should not be used as a substitute for proper ins tallation, use, and
maintenance of fuel burning appliances, including appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems.

• This alarm does not prevent CO from occurring, nor can it solve any exis ting CO problem.

WARNING: THIS DEVICE IS DESIGNED TO HELP PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM ACUTE
EFFECTS OF CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE. IT WILL NOT FULLY SAFEGUARD INDIVIDUALS
WITH SPECIFIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT A MEDICA L PRACTITIONER.
INDIVIDUALS WITH MEDICAL PROBLEMS MAY CONSIDER USING WARNING DEVICES WHICH
PROVIDE AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS FOR CARBON MONOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS
UNDER 30 PPM. *

• This alarm has not been investigated for carbon monoxide detection below 70 PPM .

• This dev ice requires a continuous supply of electrical power from a healthy battery or AC
connection, depending on the model. It will not work without power.

* Reference Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standard 2034

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7. Recommended Locations For Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Note: measurements shown
are to the closest edge
of the alarm.

12”

(30.5 cm)

ANYWHERE ALONG
THIS BOLD SURFACE

Locations permitted for smoke

alarms and smoke detectors

on tray-shaped ceilings.

• Locate smoke alarms in all sleeping areas. Try to monitor the exit path as the bedrooms are usually
farthest from the exit. If more than one sleeping area exist s, locate additional alarms in each
sleeping area.

• Locate additional alarms in stairways, because stairways act like chimneys for smoke and heat.

• Locate at least one alarm on ever y floor level.

• Locate an alarm in every bedroom.

• Locate an alarm in every room where electrical appliances are operated (i.e. portable heaters or
humidifiers).

• Locate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps wi th the door closed. The closed door may
prevent an alarm not located in that room from wak ing the sleeper.

• Smoke, heat, and combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally. Mounting the
smoke alarm on the ceiling in the center of the room places it closest to all points in the room.
Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary residential construction.

CEILING

ANYWHERE ALONG
THIS BOLD SURFACE

12”

ACCEPTABLE

TOP OF ALARM

ACCEPTABLE HERE

12’’

(30.5 cm)

MAXIMUM

SIDE
WALL

Figure 7-A

(30.5 cm)

Locations permitted for smoke

alarms and smoke detectors

on tray-shaped ceilings.

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NFPA 72 states: “Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 1 f t in 8 ft (0.3m in 2.4 m)

Locations permitted for smoke

alarms and smoke detectors

on tray-shaped ceilings.

BEDROOM

LIVING
ROOM

BASEMENT

BEDROOM

HALL

KITCHEN

MULTIPLE

FLOOR PLAN

4”

(102 mm)

4”

(102 mm)

BEDROOM

LIVING
ROOM

BASEMENT

BEDROOM

HALL

KITCHEN

MULTIPLE

FLOOR PLAN

NOT

IN THIS

AREA

NOT

IN THIS

AREA

ANYWHERE

IN THIS

AREA

ANYWHERE

IN THIS AREA

3’

(0.9 m)

3’

(0.9 m)

3’

(0.9 m)

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)

ANYWHERE ALONG
THIS BOLD SURFACE

Locations permitted for smoke

alarms and smoke detectors

on tray-shaped ceilings.

BEDROOM

LIVING
ROOM

BASEMENT

BEDROOM

HALL

KITCHEN

MULTIPLE

FLOOR PLAN

12”

(30.5 cm)

ANYWHERE ALONG
THIS BOLD SURFACE

Locations permitted for smoke

alarms and smoke detectors

on tray-shaped ceilings.

horizontally shall be located on the high side of the room.” NFPA 72 states: “A row of detectors shall be

spaced and located within 3 ft (0.9m) of the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally.”

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SINGLE FLOOR PLAN

KITCHEN

BEDROOM

LIVING ROOM

Smoke Alarms for Required Detection
Smoke Alarms for Additional Detection

Not within 6 feet of appliances

MULTIPLE

FLOOR PLAN

BEDROOM

LIVING
ROOM

BASEMENT

Figure 7-B Figure 7-C

HALL

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

KITCHEN

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

4”

(102 mm)

NOT

IN THIS

AREA

ANYWHERE

3’

(0.9 m)3’(0.9 m)

IN THIS

AREA

• For mobile home installat ion, select locations carefully to avoid thermal barriers that may form at

the ceiling. For more details, see MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION section.

• When mounting the alarm on the wall, use an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a

maximum of 12” (30.5 cm) below the ceiling.

• Put smoke alarms at both ends of a bedroom hallway or large room if the hallway or room is more

than 30 feet (9.1 m) long.

• Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at or within 3f t (0.9m) of the highest

point (measured horizontally).

• Indus try exper ts recommend a CO alarm be ins talled on each level of t he home-ideally on any

level with fuel burning appliances and outside of sleeping areas.

This equipment should be installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association’s 72

(National Fire Protection Association, Batter ymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).

Mobile Home Installation

Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be energy eff icient. Install smoke alarms as

recommended above. In older mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present stan-

dards, extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated

walls and roof. This may create a thermal barrier which can prevent the smoke from reaching an alarm

mounted on the ceiling. In such units, install the smoke alarm on an inside wall with the top edge of the

alarm a maximum of 12” (30.5 cm) below the ceiling.

If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile home, or if you notice that the outer walls and ceiling

are either hot or cold compared to t he room air temperature, install the alarm on an inside wall. NFPA 72

(National Fire Protection Association) requires smoke alarms be installed in each sleeping area.

WARNING: TEST YOUR ALARM OPERATION AFTER MOBILE HOME HAS BEEN IN

STORAGE OR UNOCCUPIED, AND AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK DURING USE.

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8. Locations To Avoid

(See Figures 7-A, 7-B, & 7-C for recommended locations)

• In the garage. Produc ts of combus tion are present when you start your automobile.

• Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen alarm is desired, it should have an alarm

silence feature and should not be installed within 6 ft of cooking appliances.

• Do not install within 6 ft of heating appliances.

• Less than 4” (10 cm) from the peak of an “A” frame t ype ceiling.

• In an area where the temperature may fall below 40ºF or rise above 100ºF, such as garages and

unfinished attics.

• In dusty areas. Dust par ticles may cause nuisance alarms or a failure to alarm.

• In very humid areas (above 95% RH , non-condensing) as moisture or steam can cause nuisance

alarms.

• In insect-infested areas.

• Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft (.9m) of the door to a bathroom containing a tub

or shower, forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating

fans, or other high air f low areas.

• Near lights. Elec tronic “noise” generated by the lights may cause nuisance alarms.

• Do not install near vents, flues, or chimneys.

• Do not install near fans, doors, windows or areas directly exposed to the weather.

• Avoid installing where the unit will be exposed to direct sunlight.

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9. Wiring / Installation / Activation

PERMANENTLY

DISABLE and

ON

USE STANDARD

SCREWDRIVER

Shield

✘

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 (drywall, painting, varnishing, mounting plate
install, etc). Retain the dus t cover and re- install it to protec t the alarm
during future construction projects. Construction dust and chemicals
can cause contamination and false alarms.

WARNING: DUST COVER MUST BE REMOVED FOR ALARM TO

OP ERAT E .

NOTE: To avoid false low battery chirping one of the following steps must be taken to ensure

activation: Battery activation is confirmed with a beep. Confirm the battery activation beep.

A. Locate the red wheel on the back of the unit - turn the red wheel to the “ON” position using a

standard screwdriver. (see Figure 9-A). Battery will remain active to allow for installation on mounting bracket.

B. Install the alarm fully on the mounting bracket by rotating the alarm in a clockwise direction. (see Figure 9-C).

To allow for installation, battery will remain active when unit is removed from mounting bracket.

NOTE: Do not grab the shield to install or remove the alarm. Grab the alarm by the outside of the enclosure. (F igure 9 -B).

Figure 9-B

Mounting Bracket

To ensure aesthetic alignment, orient
the unit as shown on the mounting
bracket and rotate the unit completely until it stops.

Note orientation
of "A" line.

LED

Install

Figure 9-C

Remove

After fully installed
(The button should
be at the bottom.)

Figure 9-A

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Wiring Requirements

• This alarm should be installed on a UL Listed or recognized junction box. All connect ions should

be made by a qualified electrician and all wiring used shall be in accordance with articles 210 and

300.3(B) of the U. S. National Electrical Code ANSI /NFPA 70, NFPA 72 and/or any other codes hav­ing jurisdic tion in your area. The multip le station interconnect wiring to the alarms must be run in
the same raceway or cable as the AC power wiring. In addi tion, the resistance of the interconnec t
wiring shall be a maximum of 10 ohms.

• The maximum wire run distance between the fir st and last unit in an interconnected system is 1000 feet.

• The appropriate power source is 120 Volt AC Single Phase supplied from a non-switchable circuit.

• Smoke alarms are not to be used with detec tor guards unless the combination (alarm and detector
guard) has been evaluated and found sui table for that purpose.

• Kidde alarms are not designed , agency tested or cer tified for recessed mounting and should not
be installed in this manner. Recessed mounting impedes smoke entry into the smoke chamber,
which may prevent the alarm from sounding in a timely manner. This could endanger the lives of
occupants in the residence. K idde alarms are designed, tested and certif ied for wall (if applicable)
and ceiling surface mount only.

WARNING: THE ALARM CANNOT BE OPERATED FROM POWER DERIVED FROM A
SQUARE WAVE, MODIFIED SQUARE WAVE OR MODIFIED SINE WAVE, INVERTER. THESE
TYPES OF INVERTERS ARE SOMETIMES USED TO SUPPLY POWER TO THE STRUCTURE IN
OFF GRID INSTALLATIONS, SUCH AS SOLAR OR WIND DERIVED POWER SOURCES. THESE
POWER SOURCES PRODUCE HIG H PEAK VOLTAGES THAT WILL DAMAGE THE ALARM.

Wiring Instructions for AC Quick Connector Harness

CAUTION: Turn off the main power to the circuit before wiring t he alarm.

• For alarms that are used as single st ation, DO NOT CONNECT THE RED WIRE TO ANY THI NG. Leave
the red wire insulating cap in place to make certain that the red wire cannot contact any metal parts
or the electrical box.

• When alarms are hardwire interconnected, all interconnected units must be powered from a single
circuit.

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• A maximum of 24 Kidde Safet y devices may be interconnec ted in a multiple station arrangement.

Service

Wiring practice that has had good results

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 1 8 alarms interconnected, it is
still possible to interconnect up to a total of 6 remote signaling devices and /or relay modules.

• Figure 9-D illustrates interconnection wiring. Improper connection will result in damage to the alarm,
failure to operate, or a shock hazard.

• Make certain alarms are wired to a continuous (non-switched) power line.

FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER

L

N

BLACK

First
Alarm

RED

WHITE

Additional
Alarm

BLACK

RED

WHITE

Kidde Relay Module
SM120X, CO120X

or both

Figure 9-D, Interconnect Wiring Diagram

BLACK

RED

Optional
Accessory

Additional
Alarm

WHITE

Wires on alarm harness: Connected to:
Black: Hot side of AC line
White: Neutral side of AC line

units in the multiple st ation set-up

Red: Interconnect lines (red wires) of other

Panel

in preventing nuisance alarms

Receptacles Interconnected alarms

Figure 9-E

NOTE: Use standard UL Listed household wire (as required by local codes) available at all electrical
supply stores and most hardware stores.

NOTE: AC power should be turned of f at this stage.

• For best results to minimize nuisance alarms, interconnected alarms should be on a dedicated line.
If not on a dedicated line, it is suggested that the smoke alarms share a lighting load circuit that
does not have a dimmer associated with it. If receptacles must be placed on the same line it is
suggested that they be placed ahead of the smoke alarms (see Figure 9 -E ). This will prevent large
voltage drops from occurring between the first and last alarm in the circuit.

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• After selecting the proper location
for your alarm, and wiring the AC
QUICK CONN ECTOR harness as
described previously, attach the

Alignment Marks

(”A” Line) on

Mounting

Bracket

mounting bracket to the electrical
box. To ensure aesthetic alignment
of the alarm with the hallway, or wall,

the “A” line on the mounting bracket

should be parallel wi th the hallway
when ceiling mounted, or horizontal
when wall mounted.(See Figure 9-F)

AC Quick Connector
harness shipped
with product

Insert the AC
Quick connector
into the slot.

• Pull the AC QUICK CONNECTOR
through the center hole in the mount-

AC connector

ing bracket and secure the bracket,
making sure that the mounting
screws are positioned in the small
ends of the keyholes before
tightening the screws.

• Plug the AC QUICK CONNECTOR
into the back of the unit , making sure
that the connector snaps into place.
Then push the excess wire back into
the electrical box through the hole
in the center of the mounting bracket.

• Install the alarm fully on t he mounting
bracket by rotating the alarm in a

Remove

Install

clockwise direction. (see Figure 9-C
for orientation)

Figure 9-F

NOTE: The alarm will mount to the bracket in 4 positions (every 90 degrees).
NOTE: Installing the alarm on the mounting bracket will automatically activate the battery backup.

• Turn on the AC power. The green AC Power On Indicator should be lit when the alarm is operating from
AC po wer.

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NOTE: Attaching AC power first , without rotating the alarm onto t he mounting bracket , will result

in a false low bat tery trouble condition chirp (see Troubleshooting Guide). You need to ac tivate

the bat tery to eliminate the false low bat tery trouble condition chirps. Attach unit to mounting

bracket very soon after applying AC power to avoid false low batter y notification.

NOTE: The battery activation is a one -time feature that occurs when the red wheel is turned to the

“ON” position with a screwdriver, or when the alarm is rotated fully onto the mounting bracket. Af ter

acti vation, the battery cannot be turned off, and can only be permanently discharged in the event of a

fatal fault or at the end of unit life. If the alarm is removed from the mount ing plate, the backup battery

will remain active. See Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery section.

AC Wired Interconnect Model Capability

This model has AC hardwire interconnect capability. When one hardwired interconnect unit sounds an alarm,

all other compatible hardwire or interconnected units will also alarm. NOTE: AC wiring must be completed

properly and t he AC quick connector must be attached to the unit for the hardwire interconnec t func tion to work.

The following models can be interconnected using the standard AC wiring interconnect: i12020,

i12020A, i12040, i12040A, i120 60, i120 60A, i12080, i12080A , i4618A, i4618AC, KN -SM FM-I,

RF-S M-ACDC, PE120, P12040, Pi2000, Pi2010, KN-COSM-I, KN -COSM-IB, KN- COSM-IBA,

KN- COPE-I, KN-COB -IC, SL177i, SLED177i, HD135F, SM120X , CO120X, i12010S, i12010SCO,

P4010ACSCO, P4010ACSCO-W, P4010LACS-W, P4010ACS, P4010ACS-W, P4010ACLEDS,

P4010ACLEDS-2, P4010ACLEDSCO, P4010ACLEDSCO-2, 3050-VAS10-A, 3050-VASC10-A,

P4010ACS-WF, P4010ACSAQ-WF, P4010ACSCO-WF, P4010ACSCOAQ-WF, 900-CUAR,

900-CUAR-V, 20SAR, 20SA10, 20SA10-V, 30CUAR, 30CUAR-V, 30CUA10, 30CUA10 -V.

The alarm is now ac tivated! After installation / activation, test your alarm as described in Operation and

Testing section.

WARNING: FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL AND ACTIVATE THIS ALARM WILL PREVENT

PROPER OPERATION OF THIS ALARM AND WILL PREVENT ITS RESPONSE TO FIRE AND CO

HAZARDS.

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10. Operation And Testing

This model meets the latest residential smoke
alarm standards, which includes enhanced
resistance to nuisance alarms from cooking.

Operation

The alarm is operating once it is activated and tes ting is complete (see “ TESTING” below). When prod­ucts of combustion (smoke or CO) are sensed, the unit sounds a loud alarm with voice messages.
See Sec tions 1 and 2 for alarm signal descriptions. In high levels of CO, the unit will go into alarm in a
shorter period of time than at low levels of CO.

Testing

WARNING: Do not attempt to test this unit with retail “canned smoke” products. Those products

are intended for use by trained professionals and produce inconsistent results when misused.
Over-application of canned smoke can permanently damage the alarm.

Self-Testing

This model is equipped with internal, self-testing components that are always checking to ensure the
device is operating as expected. (Weekly manual tes ting is still required. See below.)

Manual Testing

NOTE: When pushing the Test button, use only your finger or t humb. Using any other instrument(s)
(such as a broom handle) is s tric tly prohibited, as it may damage the alarm.

Test your alarm weekly by pressing and releasing the but ton quickly. A quick beep will confirm the
button has been pushed followed by the test sequence. See O ther A larm Visual and Audible Indicators
table. The alarm and voice (and any interconnec ted uni ts) will sound if the elect ronic circuitry, horn,
speaker, and battery are working. If the alarm or voice does not sound, or gives erratic or low volume
sound, the uni t must be replaced. See Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery section to
determine how to prepare the unit for shipment or disposal.

WARNING: DUE TO THE LOUDNESS OF THE ALARM, ALWAYS STAND ABOUT 2.5 FEET

AWAY FROM THE UNIT OR USE EAR PROTECTION WHEN TESTING.

WARNING: DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO TEST YOUR ALARM, YOU COULD DAMAGE

THE ALARM OR IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND START A STRUCTURE FIRE.
Chirping

When End of Unit Life or Low Battery chirping begins, you can temporarily silence these chirps
by pressing the button. Other fault/error chirps cannot be silenced. Take appropriate action as
described in the Troubleshooting Guide.

WARNING: REPLACE UNIT AS SOON AS POSSIB LE WHE N IN END OF UNIT LIFE OR LOW
BATTERY MODE. SE VEN 7 DAYS AFTER END OF UNIT LIFE BEGINS, THE NOTIFICATIONS CAN
NOT BE SILENCED, AND SMOKE AND CO DETECTION CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. REPLACE
IMMEDIATELY!

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CO ALARM SENSOR RESPONSE TIMES

At 70 PPM, the unit must alarm within 60-240 minutes.
At 150 PPM, the unit must alarm within 10 -50 minutes.
At 400 PPM, the unit must alarm wit hin 4 -15 minutes.

11. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms

Smoke Nuisance

This model meets the latest residential smoke alarm standards, which includes enhanced resistance to

nuisance alarms from cooking.

TM

HUSH

: If you know why the alarm is sounding, and you can verif y that it is not a life threatening

situation, you can push the button on the initiating unit to silence the alarm for 8-10 minutes. If the

smoke is not too dense, that unit, and all interconnected units will silence. After the Hush

smoke alarm will automatically reset and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present.

You can use Hush

NOTE: Dense smoke will override Hush

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repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm.

TM

and sound a continuous alarm. If no fire is present,

check to see if one of the reasons listed in “ Locations to avoid” may have caused the alarm. If a

fire is discovered, get out and call the fire depar tment or 911.

This alarm is designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Cigarette smoke will not normally cause the unit

to alarm, unles s the smoke is blown directly into the alarm . Combustion par ticles from cooking may set

off the alarm if it is located too close to a cooking appliance. Large quantities of combustible par ticles

are generated from spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood which vents to the outside

(non-recirculating type) will also help prevent nuisance alarms from occurring by removing these com-

bustible products from the kitchen.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Nuisance

RESET: Pushing the button during CO alarm allows the unit to reset calculations and double check

for the presence of CO. If the unit re -alarms within 6 minutes, it is sensing high levels of CO which can

quickly become a dangerous situation. Move to fresh air and c all 911.

WARNING: IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF A CO ALARM USING

SIGHT OR SMELL. ALWAYS CONSIDER A CO ALARM EVENT AS DANGEROUS.

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period, the

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12. Battery Backup

This alarm is powered wi th AC power, but also contains a sealed lithium battery backup system . No

battery installation or replacement is necessary for the life of the alarm.

NOTE: AC power must be connected to obtain the full 10 year bat tery and unit life. Constant

exposure to high or low humidity or temperatures may reduce battery life.

WARNING: NO SE RVICEABLE PARTS INCLUDED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ALARM

FOR ANY REASON! DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THE ALARM YOURSELF.

LOW BATTERY

This alarm is equipped with a low battery monitor circuit. If the battery capacity is nearing the point

where it can no longer provide adequate power for all alarm functions, the low batter y condition will

occur. See Troubleshooting Guide. The uni t must be replaced within 7 days of the first occurrence of

the “Low Battery Warning” to provide cont inuous alarm detection.

CAUTION: THE BATTERY USED IN THIS DEVICE MAY PRESENT A FIRE OR CHEMICAL

BURN HAZARD IF MISTREATED. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE, HEAT ABOVE 100°C

212° F OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

WARNING: Failure to properly install and activate this alarm will prevent proper operation of this

alarm and will prevent its response to fire and CO hazards.

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13. Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery

WARNING: FAILURE TO DISCHARGE ALARM BATTERY AS INSTRUCTED PRIOR TO

DISPOSAL MAY CRE ATE POTENTIAL FOR LITHIUM BATTERY RELATED FIRE OR HAZARD.

WARNING: DISCHARGING THE ALARM BATTERY IS PERMANENT

• Once the alarm battery has been discharged, it cannot be reactivated!

• Once discharged, the alarm will NO LONGER DETEC T SMOKE OR CO.

• Once the alarm battery is discharged, the battery is depleted and the alarm will no longer function.

• Once the alarm battery has been discharged, the alarm cannot be mounted onto t he mounting

bracket or reactivated.

To Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery:

• Rotate the alarm counterclockwise to remove it from the mounting
bracket.

• Disconnect AC wiring harness.

• Remove SIDE OF TAB from base.

• After the SIDE OF TAB is removed, use the screwdriver to turn
the red slotted arrow to the "PERMANENTLY DISABLE and
DISCHARGE ALA RM" location until it clicks/locks into position.
This will disable the alarm, s top the low bat tery or end of unit life
“chirps” and render the alarm safe for disposal by draining the
bat te ry.

Figures 13- A (top) and 13 -B (bottom)

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14. General Carbon Monoxide (CO) Information

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tas teless poison gas that can be fatal when in­haled. CO inhibits the blood’s capacit y to carry ox ygen.

Possible Sources of CO

Inside your home, appliances used for heating and cooking are the most likely sources of CO. Vehicles
and other combustion engines running in an attached garage and using a charcoal/gas grill or hibachi
in an enclosed area are all possible sources of CO. Generators running in enclosed areas, such as
garages or living spaces, will create CO. CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel: gasoline,
diesel, propane, natural gas, oil and wood. It can be produced by any fuel- burning appliance that is
malfunctioning, improperly installed, or not ventilated correctly, such as: Furnaces/boilers, gas ranges/
stoves, gas clothes dryers, water heaters, portable fuel burning space heaters, fireplaces, wood-burn­ing stoves and certain swimming pool heaters. Blocked chimneys or flues, back drafting and changes
in air pressure, corroded or disconnected vent pipes, or a loose or cracked furnace heat exchanger
can also release CO into your building.

The following conditions can result in transient CO situations:

Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel-burning appliances caused by outdoor ambient condi­tions such as: Wind direction and/or velocity, including high gusts of wind, heavy air in the vent pipes
(cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles), negative pressure differential resulting from
the use of exhaust fans, simultaneous operation of several fuel-burning appliances competing for lim­ited internal air, vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers, furnaces/boilers, or water
heaters, obstructions in, or unconventional, vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations,
extended operation of unvented fuel-burning devices (range, oven, fireplace, etc.), temperature inver­sions which can trap exhaust gases near the ground, car idling in an open or closed attached garage,
or near a home.

CO Safet y Tips

Every year, have the heating system, vents, chimney and flue inspected and cleaned by a qualified
technician. Always install appliances according to manufacturer’s instructions and adhere to local
building codes. Most appliances should be installed by professionals and inspected after installation.

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Regularly examine vents and chimneys for improper connections, visible rust, or stains, and check for
cracks in furnace heat exchangers. Verify that the color of flame is blue on pilot light s and burners. An
amber or orange flame is a sign that the fuel is not burning completely and may be releasing CO. Teach
all household members what the alarm sounds like and how to respond. Fire Departments, most utility
companies and H VAC contractors will perform CO inspections. Some contractors may charge for this
service. It’s advisable to inquire about any applicable fees prior to having the service performed. Kidde
will not pay for, or reimburse the owner or user of this product, for any repair or dispatch calls related to
the alarm sounding.

Symptoms of CO Poisoning

Initial carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms are similar to the flu with no fever and can include diz-

ziness, severe headaches, nausea, vomiting and disorientation. Everyone is susceptible but experts

agree that unborn babies, pregnant women, senior citizens and people with heart or respiratory

problems are especially vulnerable. If symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are experienced seek

medical attention immediately. CO poisoning can be determined by a carboxyhemoglobin test.

The following symptoms are related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should be dis-

cussed with ALL members of the household:

1. MILD EXPOSURE: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often described as “Flu-like” symptoms).

2. MEDIUM EXPOSURE: Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.

3. EXTREME EXPOSURE: Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardio respiratory failure and death.

The above levels of exposure relate to healthy adults. Levels differ for those at high risk. Exposure to high

levels of carbon monoxide can be fatal or cause permanent damage and disabilities. Many cases of reported

carbon monoxide poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are not feeling well, they become so

disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building, or calling for assistance. Also,

young children and household pets may be the first affected. Familiarization with the effects of each level is

important.

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15. 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 out side of the alarm can be wiped with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use water, detergents or cleaners
as they may damage the alarm.

NOTE: Do not insert fingers or cleaning items under the shield during cleaning.

Shield

✘

Figure 15-A

If the alarm is in Fault mode, the alarm may be in need of cleaning. After cleaning, press the button.
If the fault does not clear, the alarm needs to be replaced.

• Never use detergent or other solvents to clean the unit.

• Avoid spraying air freshener, hair spray, or other aerosols near the alarm.

• Do not use a hair dr yer to clean the alarm, as it may damage the alarm and impact performance.

• Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor’s ability to detect
smoke and CO.

• Never attempt to disassemble the unit to clean inside. This action will void your warranty.

• The following substances can affect the CO sensor and may cause false readings and damage to
the sensor: Methane, propane, isobutane, iso-propanol, ethyl acetate, hydrogen sulfide, sulfide
dioxides, alcohol based products, paints, thinner, solvents, adhesives, hair spray, aftershave,
perfume, and some cleaning agents.

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✘

• Move the Alarm and place in another location prior to performing any of the following:

Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture
Painting
Wall papering
Using adhesives
Storing the unit in a plastic bag during any of t he above projects will protect the sensors from damage.
When household cleaning supplies or similar contaminates are used, the area must be well ventilated.

WARNING: REINSTALL THE ALARM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO ENSURE CONTINUOUS

DETECTION.

16. 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 identify a meeting place outside the home where ever yone will
gather once they have exited the residence. When two people have reached the meeting place, one
should leave to call 911 while the second person stays to account for additional family members.
Establish a rule that once you’re out, you never re-enter under any circumstance!

• Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least t wo (2) escape routes from each
room. Stories above ground level may need a rope or chain ladder.

• Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing ever yone what to do in case of f ire
and where to meet after they leave the house.

• Ensure that small children hear the alarm and wake when it sounds. They must wake up in order to
execute t he escape plan. Practice allows all occupant s to test your plan before an emergency.
You may not be able to reach your children. It is important they know what to do.

• Familiarize ever yone with t he sounds of the smoke/CO alarm and train them to leave your home
when they hear it.

• Current studies have shown smoke/CO alarms may not awaken all sleeping individuals, and that it
is the responsibility of individuals in the household that are capable of assisting others to provide
assistance to those w ho may not be awakened by the alarm sound, or to those who may be
incapable of safely evacuating the area unassisted.

• Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the kitchen, basement and
garage. Know how to use a f ire extinguisher prior to an emergency.

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Fire Prevention

Never smoke in bed or leave cooking food unattended. Teach children never to play with matches or
lighters! Train everyone in the home to recognize the smoke alarm pattern and to leave the home using

their escape plan when it’s heard. Know how to do “Stop, Drop and Roll” if clothes catch on fire, and

how to crawl low under smoke. Install and maintain fire extinguishers on ever y level of the home and in
the kitchen, basement and garage.

NFPA (National Fire Protection
Association)

Fire Safety in t he Home: NFPA 72 is
intended to prov ide reasonable safet y for
persons in family living units. Reasonable
fire safety can be produced through
the following three -point program:
(1) Minimizing fire hazards (2) Providing
fire-warning equipment (3) Having and
practicing an escape plan.

Smoke Detection – Are More Alarms
Desirable?

The required number of smoke alarms
might not provide reliable early warning
protec tion for those areas separated by
a door from the areas protected by the
required smoke alarms. For this reason, it is recommended that the resident consider the use of
additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection. The additional areas include the
basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways not protec ted by the
required smoke alarms. The installation of smoke alarms in attics (finished or unfinished), garages, or
within 6’ of a heating or cooking appliance is not normally recommended, as these locat ions
occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation. *

* Reference National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard 72

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For your information, the National Fire Protection
Association’s Standard 72 reads: Where required
by other governing laws, codes, or standards for a
specific t ype of occupancy, approved single and
multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as
follows:

1. In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms

2. Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping
area, within 21 ft (6.4 m) of any door to a sleeping
room, with the dist ance measured along a path
of travel

3. On every level of a dwelling unit, including
basements

4. On every level of a residential board and care
occupancy (small facility), including basements
and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics

5. In the li ving area(s) of a guest suite

6. In the li ving area(s) of a residential board and
care occupancy (small facility)

California State Fire Marshal

Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detec tion equipment in all rooms

and areas of the household as follows: A smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping area (in

the vicinity, but outside the bedrooms), heat or smoke detectors in the living rooms, dining rooms,

bedrooms, ki tchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basement s and

attached garages.

FCC

This dev ice complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING! Changes or modif ications not expressly approved by the part y responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protect ion against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance wi th the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment of f and on, the user is encouraged to tr y to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the recei ving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an out let on a circuit different from that to which t he receiver is connec ted.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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17. Service And Warranty

Ten-Year Limited Warranty

Kidde warrants that the enclosed alarm will be free from defects in material and workmanship or
design under normal use and service for a period of ten years from the date of purchase.
The obligation of Kidde under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the alarm or any part
which we find to be defective in material, workmanship or design (part replacement only, no
installation), free of charge, upon receiving the alarm with proof of date of purchase, postage and
return postage prepaid, to Warrant y Ser vice Depar tment, Kidde, 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane,
NC 27302. Before shipping the product, follow the s teps in t he Permanent ly Disable Alarm / Discharge
Battery section.

This warrant y shall not apply to the alarm if it has been damaged, modif ied, abused or altered af ter the
date of purchase or if it fails to operate due to improper maintenance or inadequate power. Any implied
warranties arising out of this sale, including but not limited to the implied warranties of description,
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the above warranty
period. In no event shall the Manufacturer be liable for loss of use of this product or for any indirect,
special, incidental or consequential damages, or costs, or expenses incurred by the consumer or any
other user of this product, whether due to a breach of contract, negligence, strict liability in tort or
otherwise.

The Manufacturer shall have no liability for any personal injury, property damage or any special,
incidental, contingent or consequential damage of any kind resulting from gas leakage, smoke, fire
or explosion. Since some states do not allow limitations of the duration of an implied warranty or do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the above limitations or
exclusions may not appl y to you. While this warrant y gives you specific legal rights, you may also have
other rights which vary from st ate to st ate.

The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both parties hereto. Your Kidde
Alarm is not a substitute for proper ty, fire, disability, life or other insurance of any kind. Appropriate
insurance coverage is your responsibility. Consult your insurance agent. Opening the unit will void the
warranty. If there are any differences between this printed warranty and the online limited warranty,
then the terms of the online warranty supersede those in this user guide or other printed materials.
Visit w ww.kidde.com for t he latest warrant y statement.

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QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION

Call Kidde Product Support line at 1-800-880-6788

or contact us at www.kidde.com

Kidde

1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC 27 302

©2024 Kidde. All Right s Reserved.

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