SMOKE ALARM DESCRIPTION
Model KF1 Ionisation 230V AC smoke alarm with 9V
battery back-up and Hush Button
Model KF1R Ionisation 230V AC smoke alarm with recharge-
able battery backup and Hush Button
Model KF2 Optical 230V AC smoke alarm with 9V
battery back-up with Hush Buttonl
Model KF2R Optical 230V AC smoke alarm with rechargeable
battery back-up and Hush Button
SMOKE ALARM FEATURES
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Interconnects with up to 23 other models, KF1, KF1R, KF2, KF2R, KF3, KF3R,
4870, 4881, 4973, 4985, 4892, 4899, 1SFW, 1SFWR, 2SFW, 2SFWR, 3SFW and
3SFWR. Unique power connector prevents interconnection with incompatible
smoke alarms or security systems.
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Tamper-resist bracket quickly snaps into place and serves as a safeguard
against tampering.
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Multi-purpose green and red LEDs indicate that the smoke alarm is receiving
AC power, working under normal operation, in alarm, or under Hush Button.
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Loud alarm horn—85 decibels at 3 metres (10 feet)—sounds to alert you of
an emergency.
• Test button checks smoke alarm operation.
• Models KF1, KF1R, KF2 and KF2R feature Hush Button, which, when
activated, quiets unwanted alarms for up to 15 minutes.
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Models KF1 and KF2 will not attach to the mounting bracket if a
battery is not in the battery pocket. These models will also sound a short
beep about once a minute if the battery is weak or improperly connected.
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Models KF1R and KF2R include permanent rechargeable lithium
batteries.
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Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C
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Operates up to 93% humidity (non-condensing)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
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DO NOT paint or cover the smoke alarm with tape.
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This smoke alarm should be out of the reach of children.
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AC smoke alarms require constant 230V AC, 50Hz power to operate
properly. Mains-powered smoke alarms WILL NOT work if AC power is not
connected or has failed or been interrupted for any reason. Models KF1 and
KF2 require a working 9-volt battery to operate properly in the event of a
power failure. Models KF1R and KF2R require a minimum of 2 full days
under mains power to reach full backup capacity. 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. KF1, KF1R, KF2 and KF2R smoke alarms
feature a Hush 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 qualified
electrician.
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This smoke alarm is designed to be used inside a single family
household only. In multi-family buildings, each individual living unit
should have its own smoke alarms. Do not install in non-residential
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USER’S MANUAL
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
INSTALLER: Please leave this manual with the product.
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buildings or places which house many people like hotels, motels,
dormitories, hospitals, nursing homes, or group homes of any kind.
This smoke alarm is not a substitute for a complete alarm system.
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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. We recommend
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 of 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 hearing impaired,
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 hearing impaired, 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 fool-proof
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 reason, you must test the
smoke alarm weekly and replace every 10 years.
SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT
It is recommended to achieve complete coverage protection by installing
a smoke alarm in every room of your home.
At a minimum, smoke alarms shall be installed outside or inside all bedrooms and on each additional storey of the family living unit including
basements, and converted loft spaces. Any home requires a minimum of
two smoke alarms.
Typical Single Storey 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 9 m long, install a
smoke alarm at each end.
Typical Two-Storey Home
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Install a smoke alarm on the ceiling
inside each bedroom and in the hallway outside each separate sleeping
area.
If a bedroom area hallway is more than
9 m long, install a smoke alarm at each
end.
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Install a smoke alarm at the top and
bottom of a first-to-second floor stairwell.
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FAMILY ROOM
BEDROOM
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FIREPLACE
DINING
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ATTIC OFFICE
BEDROOM BEDROOM
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IMPORTANT SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT AND
EXCEPTION INFORMATION:
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Install a smoke alarm as close to the centre
of the ceiling as possible. If this is not
practical, mount no closer than 30cm (12
inches) from a wall or corner. Also, if local
codes allow, install smoke alarms on walls,
30 cm (12 inches) from ceiling/wall intersections.
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Install a minimum of two smoke alarms in
every home, no matter how small the
home. Any size home requires fitting a
minimum of two smoke alarms.
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Install a smoke alarm in each room that is
divided by a partial wall (either coming
down from the ceiling at least 20 cm (8
inches), or coming up from the floor).
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Install smoke alarms on peaked, cathedral,
or gabled ceilings 1 m 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.
Locations to be Avoided (Smoke Alarms)
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Do not site within 3m of a steam source e.g. kitchen/bath room or
garage.
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Do not site within 1m of dimmer control cabling or cable alarm into
any such cobling.
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Do not site adjacent to any heat source.
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Do not site within 300m (12”) of any lights fixure and 300mm from
any wall.
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Do not site near fluorescent lights; electronic noise may cause
nuisance alarms.
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In locations where temperature may fall below 5°C (41°F), or above
40°C (104°F).
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In very dusty/dirty/insect laden areas.
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Any location where the free flow of smoke to the alarm could be
interrupted (e.g. next/above a door/air vent/heater/air-con unit).
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Areas where routine maintenance or operating hush/test button is
difficult (e.g. top of stairwells).
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Siting should be in accordance with the current Building Regulations
and/or BS5839 Pt6/current I.E.E. Regulations.
CAUTION: Alarm should not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
HOW TO INSTALL
THIS SMOKE ALARM
DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off
power at the main consumer unit or circuit breaker by removing the fuse or
switching the circuit breaker to the OFF
position and securing it.
WARNING: Mains operated smoke alarms should be
installed by a qualified electrician in
accordance with the Regulations for
Electrical Installations published by the
Institution of Electrical Engineers (BS).
Failure to install this smoke alarm correctly may expose the user to shock or
fire hazards.
WARNING: The smoke alarm, its associated supply
and interconnect wiring must be installed
in accordance with BS 7671 published by
the Institution of Electrical Engineers.
WARNING: If a Firex Rechargeable alarm is replacing
an earlier non rechargeable model, the
new cable harness with 4 strands must
be used. Using the old 3 strand harness
will not allow new rechargeable alarm to
charge it's batteries.
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Install smoke alarm on ceiling, standard electrical box, or surface
mounting pattress.
1. Align mounting plate with mounting holes of standard electrical box
or surface mounting pattress. For siting on ceiling, use mounting
plate as template to mark holes. Drill holes and insert supplied
screw plugs into holes until flush with ceiling.Ceiling mounting is
always preferable over wall mounting.
2. Secure mounting plate to electrical box, pattress or ceiling.
(Diagram illustrates fixing mounting plate to electrical box.)
3. Connect blue cable from connector plug of smoke alarm to neutral
(black or blue) mains power cable.
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20cm
STUB WALL
SOFFIT
30cm
30cm
CEILING
SIDE
WALL
ACCEPTABLE HERE
NEVER HERE
TOP OF DETECTOR
ACCEPTABLE HERE
1M
PEAKED CEILING
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