Kidde i12010S User Manual

Ionization

Smoke Alarm

P/N 1210-7201-01 REV.A EN

For questions concerning your Smoke Alarm, please call our

Product Support Line at 1-800-880-6788.

User Guide for Model i12010S

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0YEAR SMOKE ALARM

GREEN­STANDBY

For your convenience, write down the following information. If you call

our Product Support Line, these are the first questions you will be asked:

Alarm Model Number

(located on back of the alarm):

Date of Manufacture

(located on back of the alarm):

Date of Purchase:

Where Purchased:

READ AND SAVE THIS USER GUIDE

• 120V AC

• Sealed 3V Lithium Battery
Backup

• 2-LED Display

• Test/Hush®button

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1

Product View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 2-3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 4-6

Installation Instructions

Step 1: Installation Instructions:

A. Recommended Installation Locations . . Pages 7

B. Where Not to Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8

Step 2: Wiring Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9-11

Step 3: Mounting Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11-12

Step 4: Testing the Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12

Operating Instructions

Interconnect Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12

Smoke HUSH Control Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13

LED Indicator Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14

Tamper Resist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15

What to do if the Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16

Alarm Removal/Battery Information . . . . . . . . Pages 17

End of Product Life Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17

DEACTIVATION OF ALARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18

General Alarm Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 19

Fire Safety Information

Escape Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20

Fire Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20

Industry Safety Standards

National Fire Protection Association . . . . . . . . . Page 21

California State Fire Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 21

NRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22

FCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22

Limited Warranty and Service Information. . . . Pages 23-24

Table of Contents

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Thank you for purchasing the Kidde Smoke Alarm model
# i12010S. This alarm is suitable as a Single Station and/or
Multiple Station (24 devices) alarm. This alarm has a ten-year
limited warranty. Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read
this user guide, and save for future reference. Teach children how
to respond to the alarms, and that they should never play with
the unit. Your Kidde Smoke Alarm was designed to detect both
smoke from any source of combustion in a residential
environment. It is not designed for use in a recreational vehicle
(RV) or boat. If you have any questions about the operation or
installation of your alarm, please call our toll free Product Support
Line at 1-800-880-6788. The guide on Page 21 will help you
determine the correct location of safety products that will help
keep your home a safer place.

Introduction

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Product View

FRONT

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ALARM SOUNDER

RED AND GREEN LED

10 YEAR SMOKEALARM

GREEN­STANDBY

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Product View

BACK

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• Loud 85 decibel alarm.

• Ionization smoke sensor.

• Powered by 120V AC (60 Hz, 45mA max) wire-in connector .

• Interconnectable to other Kidde/Nighthawk brand smoke and
CO alarms (see page 15 for details).

SMOKE ALARM: The alarm pattern is three long alarm beeps,
which will repeat until the smoke is eliminated. The red LED
light will flash with the alarm beeps..

LOW BATTERY: If the battery is low, the red LED light will flash
and the unit will “chirp” every 60 seconds, for a minimum of
seven (7) days. This alarm contains a sealed 3V Lithium battery,
which will last the life of the alarm. No need to replace
batteries.

• The End of Product Life Alarm/Signal is a double chirp and flash
every 30 seconds (see page 17).

• End of Life Hush. At end of product life, the button can be
pushed to silence the end of life "chirp" for approximately
3 days at a time, for a maximum of 30 days life extension.

• One “chirp” every 30 seconds coupled with a green LED flash
twice a second is an indication that the alarm is
malfunctioning. If this occurs call the Product Support Line at
1-800-880-6788.

• Test/Reset button performs functions.(See page 14).

• HUSH Control Feature that silences the unit during nuisance
alarm situations (see page 15).

• Alarm Memory Feature that gives visual indication when an
alarm has sensed a hazardous condition(see page 16).

• Green and red LED lights that indicate normal operation and
alarm status (see page 17 for details).

The smoke alarm monitors the air for products of combustion
that are produced when something is burning or smoldering.
When smoke particles in the smoke sensor reach a specified
concentration, the alarm warning system will sound, and be
accompanied by the flashing red LED light.

WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND
THOROUGHLY

Features

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NFPA 72 states: 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. Fire warning systems for dwelling units are capable of
protecting about half of the occupants in potentially fatal fires.
Victims are often intimate with the fire, 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, other strategies such as protection-in-place or
assisted escape or rescue are necessary.

• Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of
possible fires at a reasonable cost; however, alarms have
sensing limitations. 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. Home fires develop in
different ways and are often unpredictable. For maximum
protection, Kidde recommends that both Ionization and
Photoelectric alarms be installed.

• A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified
type, in good condition and installed properly.

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

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

• If the alarm is located outside the bedroom or on a different
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 maximum protection, a smoke alarm
should be installed in each sleeping area on every level of a
home.

• Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing an
early warning of a fire, they are not a substitute for an
insurance policy. Home owners and renters should have
adequate insurance to protect their lives and property.

Features and General Information

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Step 1

Installation Guide:

IMPORTANT: THIS ALARM MUST BE MOUNTED ON A
CEILING OR WALL. IT WAS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE AS A
TABLETOP DEVICE! INSTALL ONLY AS DETAILED!

A. Recommended Installation Locations:

Kidde Safety recommends the installation of a Smoke Alarm in
the following locations. For maximum protection we suggest an
alarm be installed on each level of a multilevel home, including
every bedroom, hallways, finished attics and basements. Put
alarms at both ends of bedroom, hallway or large room if hallway
or room is more than 30 ft (9.1m) long. If you have only one
alarm, ensure it is placed in the hallway outside of the main
sleeping area, or in the main bedroom. Verify the alarm can be
heard in all sleeping areas.

Locate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps with the
door closed. The closed door may prevent an alarm not located
in that room from waking the sleeper. Smoke, heat and
combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally.
Mounting the 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.
When mounting an
alarm on the ceiling,
locate it at a minimum
of 4” (10cm) from the
side wall (see figure 1).
If installing the alarm on
the wall, use an inside
wall with the top edge of
the alarm at a minimum
of 4” (10cm) and a
maximum of 12”
(30.5cm) below the
ceiling (see figure 1).

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FIGURE 1

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Sloped Ceiling Installation:

The following information is from the National Fire Protection
Association and is listed in Fire Code 72.

Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at,
or within 3 ft (0.9m) of the highest point (measured horizontally).
NFPA 72 states “Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes
greater than 1 ft to 8 ft (.3 m-2.4 m) horizontally shall be located
on the high side of the room”.

NFPA 72 states “A row of alarms shall be spaced and located
within 3 ft (0.9 m) of the peak of the ceiling measured
horizontally” (see figure 2).

Install Smoke Alarms on tray-shaped ceilings (coffered ceilings)
on the highest portion of the ceiling or on the sloped portion of
the ceiling within 30.5 cm (12”) vertically down from the highest
point (see figure 2).

Mobile Homes:

Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be
energy efficient. Install Smoke alarms as recommended above
(refer to Recommended Installation Instructions and figure 1).
In older mobile homes that are not well insulated, extreme heat
or cold can be transferred from the outside to the inside

Installation Instructions

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ANYWHEREI N
THIS AREA

30 cm (12”)

FIGURE 2

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through poorly insulated walls and roof. This may cause a
thermal barrier, which can prevent smoke from reaching an
alarm mounted on the ceiling. In such mobile homes install
your Smoke Alarm on an inside wall with the top edge of the
alarm at a minimum of 4 inches (10cm) and a maximum of 12
inches (30.5cm) below the ceiling (see figure 2). 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, install
your alarm on an inside wall ONLY!

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

B. Where Not to Install:
Do not install in garages, kitchens, furnace rooms or

bathrooms! INSTALL AT LEAST 5 FEET AWAY FROM ANY
FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.

Do not install within 3 ft (.9m) of the following: The door to a
kitchen, or a bathroom that contains a tub or shower, forced air
supply ducts used for heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house
ventilating fans, or other high air areas. Avoid excessively dusty,
dirty or greasy areas. Dust, grease or household chemicals can
contaminate the alarm's sensor, causing it to not operate
properly.

Place the alarm where drapes or other objects will not block the
sensor. Smoke must be able to reach the sensor to accurately
detect these conditions. Do not install in peaks of vaulted
ceilings, “A” frame ceilings or gabled roofs. Keep out of damp
and humid areas.

Install at least one (1) foot away from fluorescent lights,

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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.

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electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms. Do not place in
direct sunlight and keep out of insect infested areas. Extreme
temperatures will effect the sensitivity of the Smoke Alarm. Do
not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 40
degrees Fahrenheit (4.4˚ Celsius) or hotter than 100 degrees
Fahrenheit (37.8˚ Celsius), such as garages and unfinished attics.
Do not install in areas where the relative humidity (RH) is above
95%. Place away from doors and windows that open to the
outside.

Step 2

Wiring Instructions:

WIRING REQUIREMENTS

• This smoke alarm should be installed on a U.L. listed or

recognized junction box. All connections 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
jurisdiction in your area. The multiple station interconnect
wiring to the alarms must be run in the same raceway or cable
as the AC power wiring. In addition, the resistance of the
interconnect wiring shall be a maximum of 10 ohms.

• The appropriate power source is 120 Volt AC Single Phase

supplied from a non-switchable circuit, which is not protected
by a ground fault interrupter.

• Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless

the combination (alarm and detector guard) have been
evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.

• 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 high peak voltages that will damage the
alarm.

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC QUICK CONNECT HARNESS

CAUTION! TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER TO THE
CIRCUIT BEFORE WIRING THE ALARM.

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• For alarms that are used as single station, DO NOT CONNECT

THE RED WIRE TO ANYTHING. 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 interconnected, all interconnected units must

be powered from a single circuit.

• 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
still possible to interconnect up to a total of 6 remote signaling
devices and /or relay modules (see page 15 for details on
interconnecting Kidde devices).

• The maximum wire run distance between the first and last unit

in an interconnected system is 1000 feet.

• Figure 3 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. NOTE: Use standard UL Listed household wire (as
required by local codes) available at all electrical supply stores
and most hardware stores.

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FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER

REDBLACK

WHITE

CONNECTOR

R

EDBLACK

WHITE

CONNECTOR

First
Alarm

Additional
Alarm

KiddeRelay Module

SM120X,CO120X

orboth

Additional
Alarm

Optional
Accessory

WIRES ON ALARM HARNESS CONNECTED TO

Black Hot Side of AC Line

White Neutral Side of AC Line

Red Interconnect Lines (Red Wires) of

Other Units in the Multiple Station
Set up

FIGURE 3 Interconnect Wiring Diagram

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Step 3

Mounting Instructions:

CAUTION: YOUR SMOKE ALARM IS SEALED AND THE

COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE!

1. To help identify the date to replace the unit, write the "Replace

by" date (10 years from initial power up) in permanent marker
in the space provided on the side of the alarm. See Alarm
Replacement section for additional information.

2. Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the alarm by

holding the mounting bracket and twisting the alarm in the
direction indicated by the “OFF”arrow on the alarm cover.

3. After selecting the proper location for your Smoke Alarm, as

described on Pages 8-10, and wiring the AC QUICK
CONNECT harness as described in the WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
(NOTE: AC power should be turned off at this stage), attach
the 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 must be parallel with the hallway
when ceiling mounted, or horizontal when wall mounted.

4. Pull the AC QUICK CONNECTOR through the center hole in

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

5. Remove the cardboard square from the connector pins and

plug the AC QUICK CONNECTOR into the back of the alarm (see
figure 4), making sure that the locks on the connector snap into
place. Then push the excess wire back into the electrical box
through the hole in the center of the mounting bracket.

6. Install the alarm on the mounting bracket and rotate the

alarm in the direction of the “ON” arrow on the cover until
the alarm ratchets into place (this ratcheting function allows
for aesthetic alignment). 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.

7. Turn on the AC power. The green AC Power On Indicator

should be lit when the alarm is operating from AC power.

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Step 4

Testing the Alarm

CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the
alarm, always stand an arms length away from the unit
when testing.

After installation, TEST THE UNIT’S ELECTRONICS by pressing and
releasing the test/reset button. You will hear one beep on the
button push, and will then hear the
following sequence of "beeps:

Three long beeps.
Pause
Three long beeps.
Pause
Single beep to reset
Weekly testing is required! If at

anytime it does not perform as
described, verify power is connected
correctly. Clean dust and other buildup
off the unit. If it still doesn’t operate properly call the Product
Support Line at 1-800-880-6788.

Interconnect Feature

Your Smoke Alarm is interconnectable to other multiple station
Kidde, Nighthawk and Kidde/Fyrnetics products:

•

When mixing compatible models with battery backup with models
without battery backup, be advised that the models without battery
backup will not respond during an AC power failure.

• This unit is only approved to interconnect with other

Kidde/Nighthawk products. It is NOT approved to interconnect
with any other brand of detection product.

• This alarm is interconnect compatible with the following alarms

and accessories:

–Smoke alarms: 1235, 1275, 1276, 1285, i12020, i12020A,

i12040, i12040A, i12060, i12060A, i12010SCO, i12010S,
i4618, i4618A, KN-SMFM-I, RF-SM-ACDC, PE120, P12040,
Pi2000, Pi2010, i12080, i12080A, KN-COSM-I,
KN-COSM-IB, KN-COSM-IBA

– Heat alarm: HD135F
– CO alarms: KN-COB-IC, KN-COP-IC, KN-COPE-I
– Relay modules: SM120X, CO120X
– Strobe Light: SL177i, SLED177i

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FIGURE 4
Installing AC Quick
Connect

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• For more information about compatible interconnect units and

their functionality in an interconnect system, visit our web site
at www.kidde.com.

Smoke HUSH Control Feature

The HUSH feature has the capability of temporarily desensitizing
the smoke alarm circuit for approximately 9 minutes. This feature
is to be used only when a known alarm condition, such as smoke
from cooking, activates the alarm. When the unit is in alarm,You
can put your Smoke Alarm in HUSH mode by pushing the
test/reset button. If the smoke is not too dense, the alarm will
silence immediately, and the green LED will flash every 2 seconds
for approximately 9 minutes. This indicates that the smoke alarm
is in a temporarily desensitized condition. Your Smoke Alarm will
automatically reset after approximately 9 minutes. When the unit
returns to normal operation after being in HUSH mode, it will
sound the alarm if smoke is still present. The HUSH feature can
be used repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition
causing the alarm. While the unit is in HUSH mode, pushing the
test/reset button on the alarm will also end the HUSH period.

NOTE: DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE HUSH CONTROL
FEATURE AND SOUND A CONTINUOUS ALARM.

CAUTION: BEFORE USING THE ALARM HUSH FEATURE,
IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND BE CERTAIN A
SAFE CONDITION EXISTS.

LED Indicator Operation

Red LED

The red LED will flash as described below under the following
conditions:

--During smoke alarm, with every beep

--During testing (same as alarm)

--Low battery, single flash with chirp every 60 seconds.

--End of product life, double flash and chirp every 30 seconds

--Unit error mode: Single flash and chirp every 30 seconds. Also

every 30 seconds, a Fault Code is flashed, which can be
observed and reported to customer service for
troubleshooting.

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Operating Instructions

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-Green LED
The green LED will flash as described below under the following

conditions:

– Standby Condition (powered by AC and battery backup):

The LED will be constantly on.

– Standby Condition (powered by only battery backup):

The LED will flash every 60 seconds.

– Smoke Alarm Memory Condition: The LED will flash

every second during alarm. When the alarm condition
goes away, the originating alarm unit will flash the LED
every 16 seconds until the test/reset button is pressed,
thus resetting the alarm.

– Initiating Alarm condition: 1 second flash rate during the

alarm, which indicates this unit initiated the alarm.

– Trouble Fault/Error mode: 1/2 second flash rate (AC

powered only). Helps owner locate the mysterious
chirping unit

– HUSH MODE Condition: The LED will flash every 2

seconds while the alarm is in HUSH mode.

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Tamper Resist Feature

To make your smoke alarm tamper resistant, a tamper resist
feature has been provided. Activate the tamper resist feature by
breaking off the four posts in the square holes in the trim ring
(see figure 5A). When the posts are broken off, the tamper resist
tab on the base is allowed to engage the mounting bracket.
Rotate the alarm onto the mounting bracket until you hear the
tamper resist tab snap into place, locking the alarm on the
mounting bracket. Using the tamper resist feature will help deter
children and others from removing the alarm from bracket.
NOTE: To remove the alarm when the tamper resist tab is
engaged, press down on the tamper resist tab, and rotate the
alarm off of the bracket (see figure 5B).

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Operating Instructions

FIGURE 5A

FIGURE 5B

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What To Do If The Alarm Sounds

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NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM! When
the smoke alarm sounds:

Smoke alarms are designed to minimize false alarms. Cigarette
smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless the smoke is
blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from cooking
may set off the alarm if located too close to the cooking area.
Large quantities of combustible particles 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 remove
these combustible products from the kitchen.

If the alarm sounds, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered
follow these steps. Become thoroughly familiar with these items,
and review with all family members!

• Alert small children in the home.

• Leave immediately using one of your planned escape routes

(see page 26). Every second counts, don’t stop to get dressed
or pick up valuables.

• Before opening inside doors look for smoke seeping in around

the edges, and feel with the back of your hand. If the door is
hot use your second exit. If you feel it’s safe, open the door
very slowly and be prepared to close immediately if
smoke and heat rush in.

• If the escape route requires you to go through smoke, crawl

low under the smoke where the air is clearer.

• Go to your predetermined meeting place. When two people

have arrived one should leave to call 911 from a neighbor’s
home, and the other should stay to perform a head count.

• Do not reenter under any circumstance until fire

officials give the go ahead.

• There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be

effective to protect against fire as stated in the NFPA
Standard 72. For instance:

a) smoking in bed
b) leaving children unsupervised
c) cleaning with flammable liquids, such as gasoline

Fire Departments, most utility companies and HVAC contractors
will perform smoke alarm inspections, some may charge for this
service. It’s advisable to inquire about any applicable fees prior to
having the service performed. Kidde Safety will not pay for, or
reimburse, the owner or user of this product, for any repair or
dispatch calls related to the alarm sounding.

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Battery Information

Alarm Removal

IF TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED, REFER
TO TAMPER RESIST FEATURE DESCRIPTION ON PAGE 17 FOR
REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS.

Remove the alarm from the mounting bracket by rotating the
alarm in the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the cover.

Battery (Non-Replaceable)

This alarm contains a sealed 3V Lithium battery, which will last
the life of the alarm. If any form of battery failure is detected,
the red LED light will flash and the unit will "chirp" once every
60 seconds. Also, the green LED will flash twice a second to help
locate the chirping unit (AC power only). This cycle will continue
for at least seven days. Replace alarm immediately!

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If the red LED light flashes along with a chirp every 30
seconds, and if the green LED flashes twice per second (AC
power only) your unit has malfunctioned.

Call our toll free
Product Support Line at 1-800-880-6788 for instructions on how
to return the unit.

End of Life Notification

Ten (10) years after unit is first powered, this alarm will chirp
twice every 30 seconds to indicate it is time to replace the alarm.

REPLACE IMMEDIATELY!

End of Life Hush can be activated by pushing the test
button to silence the End of Life chirp for approximately
3 days at a time for a maximum of 30 day life extension.

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WARNING:
a. When disposing of the alarm, the alarm must be

deactivated which discharges the battery to a safe
level for disposal.

b. Deactivation of the alarm is permanent. Once the

alarm has been deactivated, it cannot be reactivated!

c. Once deactivated, the alarm will NO LONGER DETECT

SMOKE .

d. Once the alarm is deactivated the battery will be

depleted and the alarm will no longer function.

e. Once the alarm has been deactivated, it cannot be

mounted onto the mounting plate or reactivated.

WARNING! Failure to turn off alarm as instructed prior
to disposal may create potential for lithium battery
related fire or hazard.

DEACTIVATION OF ALARM

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TO DEACTIVATE THE ALARM:

Remove the alarm f rom the mounting plate by rotating
it in the direction indicated by

the arrows on the cover

of the alarm.

On back side of alarm, l ocate the area

on

product label.

Break through label with a screw driver.

Slide the tab to

the “O FF” location. This will

deactivate the alarm, stop the

low battery “chirp”
and render the alarm safe for disposal by draining
the battery.

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To keep your Smoke Alarm in good working order, please follow
these simple steps:

• Verify the unit's alarm and LED lights operation by pushing the
test/reset button once a week.

• Remove the unit from mounting bracket and vacuum the
alarm cover and vents with a soft brush attachment once a
month to remove dust and dirt. REINSTALL IMMEDIATELY
AFTER CLEANING AND THEN TEST USING THE TEST/RESET
BUTTON!

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

• Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, or other aerosols near
the Smoke Alarm.

Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with
the sensor’s ability to detect smoke . Never attempt to
disassemble the unit or clean inside. This action will void your
warranty.

Move the Smoke 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 the above projects
will protect the sensor from damage. Do not place near a diaper
pail.

WARNING: Reinstall the Smoke Alarm as soon as possible

to assure continuous protection.

General Maintenance

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Escape Plan

Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train
them to leave the home when they hear it. Practice a fire drill at
least every six months, including fire drills at night. Ensure that
small children hear the alarm and wake when it sounds. They must
wake up in order to execute the escape plan. Practice allows all
occupants to test your plan before an emergency. You may not be
able to reach your children. It is important they know what to do.
Know two ways out of every room (door & window) and identify
a meeting place outside the home where everyone 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 reenter
under any circumstance!

Current studies have shown smoke 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 who may not be awakened by the alarm
sound, or to those who may be incapable of safely evacuating the
area unassisted.

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 alarm pattern, voice
message warning 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 every level of the home and in the kitchen,
basement and garage. Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior
to an emergency. Second level and higher occupied rooms with
windows, should have an escape ladder.

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Fire Safety Information

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Industry Safety Standards

NFPA (National Fire
Protection Association)

For your information, the
National Fire Protection
Association’s Standard 72, reads
as follows:

Smoke Detection. Where
required by applicable laws,
codes, or standards for the
specified occupancy, approved
single- and multiple-station
smoke alarms shall be installed
as follows: (1) In all sleeping
rooms. (2) Outside of each
separate sleeping area, in
immediate vicinity of the
sleeping rooms. (3) On each level
of the dwelling unit, including
basements Exception: In existing one- and two-family dwelling units,
approved smoke alarms powered by batteries are permitted.

Smoke Detection - Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable? The required
number of smoke alarms might not provide reliable early warning
protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas
protected by the required smoke alarms. For this reason, it is
recommended that the householder 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 protected by the required smoke
alarms. The installation of smoke alarms in kitchens, attics (finished
or unfinished), or garages is not normally recommended, as these
locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in
improper operation.

California State Fire Marshall

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 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, kitchens, hallways, attics,
furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basements and
attached garages.

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Industry Safety Standards

NRC

Ionization type smoke alarms use a very small amount of a
radioactive element in the sensing chamber to enable detection
of visible and invisible combustion products. The radioactive
element is safely contained in the chamber and requires no
adjustments or maintenance. This smoke alarm meets or exceeds
all government standards. It is manufactured and distributed
under license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

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 protection
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 with 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 off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

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

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Limited Warranty and Service Information

Limited 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, free of charge, upon sending
the alarm with proof of date of purchase, postage and return
postage prepaid, to Warranty Service Department, KIDDE, 1016
Corporate Park Dr., Mebane, NC 27302.

This warranty shall not apply to the alarm if it has been damaged,
modified, abused or altered after the date of purchase or if it fails
to operate due to improper maintenance or inadequate AC or
DC 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, 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 apply to you. While this warranty gives you
specific legal rights, you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.

Also, KIDDE makes no warranty, express or implied, written or
oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose, with respect to the battery.

The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed
by both parties hereto.

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Limited Warranty and Service Information

Your Kidde Smoke Alarm is not a substitute for property, fire,
disability, life or other insurance of any kind. Appropriate
insurance coverage is your responsibility. Consult your insurance
agent.

Removal of the front cover will void the warranty.

This alarm is not intended to alert hearing impaired
individuals.

During the specified warranty period Kidde Products will repair or
replace, at its discretion any defective Kidde Smoke Alarms that
are returned in a postage paid package to the following address:
Kidde Products Attn: Warranty Returns, 1016 Corporate Park Dr.,
Mebane, NC 27302, USA. Please include your name, address
and phone number along with a brief description of what is
wrong with the unit. For further assistance please call our toll
free Product Support Line at 1-800-880-6788. Damage from
neglect, abuse or failure to adhere to any of the enclosed
instructions will result in termination of the warranty, and the
unit will not be replaced or repaired.

This user guide and the products described herein are
copyrighted, with all rights reserved. Under these copyright laws,
no part of this user guide may be copied for use without the
written consent of Kidde. If you require further information
please contact out Product Support Line at 1-800-880-6788 or
write us at: Kidde Products, 1016 Corporate Park Dr., Mebane,
NC 27302.

Our internet address is www.kidde.com.

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QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION

Call our Product Support Line at 1-800-880-6788 or contact

us at our website at www.kidde.com

Kidde 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC 27302

Custom Assembled in China with U.S. and Foreign Components

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