Kidde AD, ADC Owner's Manual

SMOKE ALARM FEATURES

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This smoke alarm is powered by 120V AC and a 9-volt battery back-up source. AC/DC smoke alarms offer added protection in the event of a power failure or a drained battery.

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Unique power connector prevents interconnection with incompatible smoke alarms or security systems.

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This smoke alarm can be interconnected with as many as 17 other specific model smoke alarms.

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Optional tamper-resist feature can serve as a safeguard against tampering.

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Unique “battery missing” signal. The smoke alarm will not attach to the mounting bracket if a battery is not in the battery pocket.

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Improperly connected or weak battery signal. The smoke alarm will sound a short beep about once a minute if the battery is weak or improperly connected.

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Separate green and red LEDs indicate whether the smoke alarm is receiving AC power, working under normal operation, in alarm, or under false alarm control.

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Loud alarm horn—85 decibels at 10 feet—sounds to alert you to an emergency.

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Test button checks smoke alarm operation. Model ADC also features a False Alarm Control which, when activated, quiets unwanted alarms for up to 10 minutes.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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This smoke alarm requires constant 120-volt, AC power AND a working 9-volt battery to operate properly. This smoke alarm

WILL NOT work if AC power is not connected or has failed or been interrupted for any reason AND the battery is removed, drained or improperly connected. DO NOT use any other kind of battery except as specified in this manual. DO NOT connect this smoke alarm to any other type of smoke alarm or auxiliary device, except those listed in this manual.

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DO NOT remove or disconnect battery or turn off AC power to quiet unwanted alarms. This will remove your protection. Open

windows or fan the air around smoke alarm to silence it. Some smoke alarm models feature a False Alarm Control button which, when activated, will quiet unwanted alarms for up to 15 minutes.

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The Push-to-Test button accurately tests all smoke alarm functions. DO NOT use any other test method.Test smoke alarm weekly to ensure proper operation.

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This smoke alarm should be installed only by a licensed, qualified electrician. Observe and follow all local and national electrical

and building codes for installation.

MODELS AD, ADC

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120V AC Ionization Smoke Alarm

with 9V Battery

Back-up

110-629C

Ionization alarms are generally more effective at detecting fast, flaming fires that consume combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include flammable liquids or paper burning in a waste container. Photoelectric alarms are generally more effective at detecting slow, smoldering fires that smolder for hours before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.

However, both types of alarms provide adequate detection of both types of fires.

If you desire the earliest detection of both smoldering fires and fast flaming fires, you should install smoke alarms that combine both photoelectric and ionization sensing technologies in one unit.

Smoke Alarm

• This smoke alarm is designed to be used inside a singlefamily household. In multi-family buildings, each individual

living unit should have its own alarms. It is not a substitute for a complete commercial alarm system. It should be used only as supplemental protection in hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, nursing homes, or group homes.

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Install a smoke alarm in every room and on every level of the home. Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm for many reasons.

For example, if a fire starts in a remote part of the home, on another level, in a chimney, wall, roof, or on the other side of a closed door, smoke may not reach the smoke alarm in time to alert household members. A smoke alarm will not promptly detect a fire EXCEPT in the area or room in which it is installed.

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Interconnected smoke alarms installed in every room and on every level of the household offers maximum protection.The

National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recommends interconnecting smoke alarms so that when one smoke alarm senses smoke and sounds its alarm, all others will sound as well. Do not interconnect smoke alarms from one individual family living unit to another. Do not connect this smoke alarm to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device.

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Smoke alarms may not alert every household member every time. The alarm horn is loud in order to alert individuals to a

potential danger. However, there may be limiting circumstances where a household member may not hear the alarm (i.e., outdoor or indoor noise, sound sleepers, drug or alcohol usage, the hard of hearing, etc.). If you suspect that this smoke alarm may not alert a household member, install and maintain specialty smoke alarms. Household members must hear the alarm’s warning sound and quickly respond to it to reduce the risk of damage, injury, or death that may result from fire. If a household member is hard of hearing, install special smoke alarms with lights or vibrating devices to alert occupants.

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Smoke alarms can only sound their alarms when they detect smoke. Smoke alarms detect combustion particles in

the air.They do not sense heat, flame, or gas.This smoke alarm is designed to give audible warning of a developing fire. However, many fires are fast-burning, explosive, or intentional. Others are caused by carelessness or safety hazards. Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm QUICKLY ENOUGH to ensure safe escape.

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Smoke alarms have limitations. This smoke alarm is not foolproof and is not warranted to protect lives or property from fire. Smoke alarms are not a substitute for insurance. Homeowners and renters should insure their lives and property.In addition, it is possible for the smoke alarm to fail at any time. For this rea-

son, you must test the smoke alarm weekly and replace it after 10 years.

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Smoke alarms must not be used with detector guards

unless the combination of alarm and guard has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.

SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT

Invensys Controls Americas recommends complete coverage protection achieved by installing a smoke alarm in every room of your home. The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) minimum requirement, as stated in Standard 72, Chapter 2, reads as follows:

“2-2.1.1.1 Smoke detectors shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics.In new construction a smoke detector also shall be installed in each sleeping room.”

Chapter 2, also reads as follows: “2-2.2.1 In new construction, where

more than one smoke detector is required by 2-2.1, they shall be so arranged that operation of any smoke detector shall cause the alarm in all smoke detectors within the dwelling to sound.”

The NFPA, 1993 Edition, Appendix A further states: “The required number of smoke detectors may not

provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke detectors. For this reason, it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional smoke detectors for those areas for increased protection. The additional areas

LIVING ROOM

KITCHEN

BEDROOM BEDROOM

BASEMENT

BEDROOM

HALL

IMPORTANT SMOKE ALARM

PLACEMENT AND EXCEPTION

INFORMATION:

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Install a smoke alarm as close to the center of the ceiling as possible. If this is not practical, mount no closer than 4 inches from a wall or corner. Also, if local codes allow, install smoke alarms on walls, between 4 and 12 inches from ceiling/wall intersections.

include: basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways not protected by the required smoke detectors.”

Also, as required by the California State Fire Marshal: “Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of

fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A smoke detector installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but outside the bedrooms), and heat or smoke detectors in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basements and attached garages.”

FOR BEST PROTECTION, WE

RECOMMEND THAT YOU INSTALL A

SMOKE ALARM IN EVERY ROOM.

In addition, we recommend that all smoke alarms be interconnected.

Typical Efficiency Home (Apartment)

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Install a smoke alarm on the ceiling or wall closest to the sleeping area.

Typical Mobile Home

NOTE: For mobile homes built before 1978, install smoke alarms on

an inside wall between 4 and 12 inches from the ceiling. (Older mobile homes have little or no insulation in the ceiling.) This is especially important if the ceiling is unusually hot or cold.

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Install a smoke alarm inside each bedroom and in the hallway outside each separate sleeping area.

Typical Single Story Home

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Install a smoke alarm on the ceiling or wall inside each bedroom and in the hallway outside each separate sleeping area. If a bedroom area hallway is more than 30 feet long, install a smoke alarm at each end.

If there is a basement:

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Install a smoke alarm on the basement ceiling at the bottom of the stairwell.

Typical Two-Story or Split Level Home

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Install a smoke alarm at the top of a first-to-second floor stairwell.

If there is a basement:

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Install a smoke alarm on the basement ceiling at the bottom of the stairwell.

MOBILE HOME

Key

• Smoke Alarm ∆ Smoke Alarm with False Alarm Control

TV ROOM

BEDROOM

LIVING ROOM

KITCHEN

BEDROOM

EFFICIENCY APARTMENT

BEDROOM

KITCHEN LIVING ROOM

BATH

BEDROOM

KITCHEN

BATH

BASEMENT

SINGLE STORY

BEDROOM BEDROOMBATH

LIVING AREA

BASEMENT

KITCHEN

TWO STORY

CEILING

ACCEPTABLE HERE

NEVER HERE

• Install a smoke alarm in each room that is divided by a partial wall (either coming from the ceiling at least 24 inches, or coming up from the floor).

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Install smoke alarms on peaked, cathedral, or gabled ceilings 3 feet from the highest point (measured horizontally).

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Install a smoke alarm in lived-in attics or attics which house electrical equipment like furnaces, air conditioners, or heaters.

DO NOT install smoke alarms:

Near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs (kitchens, near furnaces, hot water heaters). Use specialized smoke alarms with unwanted alarm control or photoelectric smoke alarms for these areas.

In areas with high humidity, like bathrooms or areas near dishwashers or washing machines. Install at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from these areas.

Near air returns or heating and cooling supply vents. The air could blow smoke away from the detector, interrupting its alarm.

In rooms where temperatures may fall below 40˚F (4˚C) or rise above 100˚F (38˚C).

In extremely dusty, dirty, or insect-infested areas. Loose particles interfere with smoke alarm operation.

HOW TO INSTALL

THIS SMOKE ALARM

DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn

off power at the main fuse box or circuit breaker by removing the fuse or switching the circuit breaker to the OFF position.

WARNING: This smoke alarm should be installed

only by a qualified electrician. Smoke alarm installation must be in accordance with the requirements of Article 760 of the National Electrical Code and any local codes that may apply.

THIS SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION’S STANDARD 72 (National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).

• Install smoke alarm on a 4-inch

octagon or single gang junction box only.

1. From back of smoke alarm, unlock

and remove mounting plate by turning plate counter-clockwise. (To later engage tamper-resist feature, twist out and set aside 1-2 pins molded into plate. Both pins are exactly the same. )

2. Align plate with mounting holes

of a 4-inch octagon or single gang junction box.

3. Gently pull household wires through center hole of plate.

4. Secure plate to junction box using supplied mounting screws.

5. With a small wire connector, connect white wire from connec-

tor plug to white household wire.

6. Connect black wire from connector plug to black household

wire.

7. If interconnection is desired, connect yellow wire from connec-

tor to interconnect wire between smoke alarms. See section, INTERCONNECTING SMOKE ALARMS.

NOTE: If this will be a single-station smoke alarm, cover yellow

wire with electrical tape and tuck into junction box.

8. Lift open battery pocket door.

STUB WALL

SOFFIT

PEAKED CEILING

24"

3'-0"

9. Connect new 9-volt battery to battery connector inside battery

pocket.BE SURE BATTERY IS SECURELY CONNECTED. Smoke alarm may beep briefly when battery is installed.

10. Close battery pocket door, snapping

it into place. (For tamper-resist, use long-nosed pliers to remove thin plastic from notch on smoke alarm edge.)

11. Attach connector plug to pins on

back of smoke alarm. Plug will only fit one way.

12. Gently tug connector to be sure it is

attached securely.

13. Position smoke alarm to mounting plate and turn clockwise to

lock into place. (To engage tamper resist feature, insert pin into notch on edge of smoke alarm.)

NOTE: Smoke alarm will not mount to plate if battery is not installed.

14. Turn on power at main fuse box or circuit breaker.

15. Test smoke alarm. See TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM.

INTERCONNECTING

SMOKE ALARMS

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Use #18 AWG minimum solid or stranded wire.When interconnecting, maximum wire length between any two is 1,500 feet for #18 AWG or 4,000 feet for #14 AWG (20 OHMS loop resistance).

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This smoke alarm may be interconnected with as many as 17 other Models AD and ADC smoke alarms. DO NOT connect to any other type or model smoke alarm.

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Connect smoke alarms to a single AC branch circuit. If local codes do not permit, be sure the neutral wire is common to both phases.

RED AND GREEN LED

INDICATORS

This smoke alarm features separate red and green LED indicators. The LEDs indicate the following:

GREEN LED

ON — AC power is present. OFF — AC power is not present.

RED LED — can be seen through the Push-to-Test button. Blinks once a minute — indicating normal operation. Blinks once a second — smoke alarm senses smoke and simultane-

ously sounds an audible alarm Blinks once every 10 seconds — smoke alarm is quieting an unwant-

ed alarm. (Interconnected system only) :

OFF — another smoke alarm in the network has sensed smoke and is signalling this alarm.

FALSE ALARM CONTROL

Model ADC features a False Alarm Control that, when activated, quiets unwanted alarms for up to 10 minutes.

To use the False Alarm Control: Press and release the test button during an unwanted alarm. The

alarm should stop within ten seconds. This means the smoke alarm is in False Alarm Control. Just before returning to normal operation, the smoke alarm will sound two short beeps. This signals the end of False Alarm Control.

If the smoke alarm does not go into False Alarm Control and continues to sound its loud, alarm horn, the smoke is too heavy and could be a dangerous situation— take emergency action.

Insert pin here

WHITE WHITE WHITE

YELLOW YELLOW

BLACK BLACK BLACK

FOR INTERCONNECT: USE #18 AWG MINIMUM WIRE

TO NEUTRAL

TO 120 VAC

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