Kidde P4010ACSCO-W Installation Manual

INTELLIGENT WIREFREE

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm User Guide

Combination Photoelectric Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm
with Voice and Hardwire/Wireless Interconnect

Model P4010ACSCO-W

WIREFREE INTERCONNECT:

You do NOT need a home wi-fi system to use
these units. Multiple wireless units create their
own independent wireless alarm network.

COMBINATION ALARM

120V HARDWIRE
10YEAR BATTERY BACKUP
HARDWIRE & WIREFREE

INTERCONNECT

VOICE ALARM

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Thank You for Purchasing this Kidde Alarm

Hardwired for 120VAC, this model features a non-replaceable, sealed-in battery backup. It also contains a voice

message system and SMART HUSH® Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms. It is capable of both Hardwire

and Wireless Interconnect.

READ SECTION 9: Activation and Wireless Alarm Network , before powering the units. You do NOT need a

home wi-fi system to use these units. Multiple wireless units create their own independent wireless alarm

network.

Teach children how to respond to the alarm and that they should never play with the unit. This alarm is a multi-criteria

device designed to detect both smoke and carbon monoxide from any source of combustion in a residential environ-

ment. 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.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and

the manufacturer recommend replacing this alarm

ten years from the date code on back of alarm.

Product Support: 800-880-6788

Please write down the belo w information

and have this at hand when you cal l.

Date Code (on back): ___________________

Date of Purchase: ___________________

Where Purchased: ___________________

Date to Replace: ___________________

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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 & Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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

7. Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

8. Locations To Avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

9. Activation And Wireless Alarm Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

9.1 Setting Up A Wireless Alarm Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

9.2 Adding Another Device to an Existing Wireless Alarm Network . . . . . . . 15

9.3 Resetting a Device’s Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

10. Wiring Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

11. Operation And Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

12. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

13. Battery Back Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

14. Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

15. General Carbon Monoxide (CO) Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

16. Cleaning Your Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

17. Good Safety Habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

18. Service And Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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

Smoke alarm pat tern is three long beeps with voice “Fire!,” a 1.5 second pause, and three long beeps repeating. The red LED

blinks in time with alarm pat tern.

The smoke alarm takes precedence whe n both smoke and carbon m onoxide 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 dif ficulty leaving the area without help.

• Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don’t waste time getting dressed or picking up

valuables.

• In 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

against it, open it slightly 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 neces-

sary, and breathe shallowly through a cloth, wet if possible.

• Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure ever yone is there.

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

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

• There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be ef fective to protect against fire as stated in the NFPA Standard

72. For instance:

a) smoking in bed

b) leaving children home alone

c) cleaning with flammable liquids, such as gasoline

NOTE: See Section RECOGNIZING NUISANCE AL ARMS, for nuisance alarm situations.

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

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

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 alarm pattern.

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM ACTIVATION INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF

CARBON MONOXIDE CO AT HIGH CONCENTRATIONS WHICH CAN KILL YOU.
1 Operate the Test/Hush button. NOTE: Pressing the button on the initiating alarm unit (green LED

flashing every second) will silence the alarm notification, including all interconnected units. 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 nor 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,
and to inspect for proper operation of equipment.

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!

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

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3. Other Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators

Operational Mode Visual Indications Audible Indications Action/Note:

Normal (standby)

Test (butto n press when
no alarm co ndition is
present)

Smoke or CO Ala rm
Memor y (unit has expe­rience d a smoke or CO
alarm eve nt within the
last hour)

Smoke Ala rm Hush
Mode, (SM ART HUSH®
CONTROL)

CO alarm res et None After bu tton push: CO alarm patte rn

Locate None After bu tton push on non-i nitiating

Smoke Ala rm Hush
Mode Canceled

Initiating Alarm,
(Multip le alarms in an
interconnected syste m)

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AC power: Green LED on continuously
during light con ditions, or blink ever y 60 sec
during dark con ditions.
DC power: Green LED blink approx eve ry 60 sec.

• 4 patterns of Red/Amber/Green.

• Test: Red LED bl inks in time with

alarm pattern.

• Green LED fa de on/o at test

complete

Red and Amb er LED alternate on 1
sec, ever y 10 sec.

Red LED blin ks every 2 sec. After bu tton push: "Hush Mode A cti-

None Voice messag e "Hush Mode

Green LED blin ks once per sec indi cating
that this is the uni t initiating the alarm in a n
interconnec ted, multiple alarm, s ystem.

• Button press sound

• Voice: "Testing , this is very loud.

Press now to can cel test. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1."

• 3 long bee ps, Voice "Fire!", 3 long

beeps, 4 qu ick beeps, Voice "War ning,
Carbon M onoxide," 4 quick beeps ,
Voice "Test Compl ete," Power on/
reset sound.

• Voice "Test Cance led" if button

pushed be fore test sequence b egins.

After bu tton push: "Smoke pre viously
detected" or "Carbon Monoxide
previously detected" only on the
initiating alarm unit.

vated." Smoke a larm pattern stops .
(If there is too m uch smoke to allow
Hush: Voice "Too Muc h Smoke, Alarm
cannot be Hu shed" Smoke alarm
pattern co ntinues.)

stops.

unit, only i nitiating unit continue s
alarm pattern.

Canceled."

Unit in eithe r Smoke or CO alarm
mode.

Perform Test /Hush button
press once a we ek to verify
proper alarm operation

* Push/releas e button before

the countdow n ends to
cancel test .

Push test but ton to clear
Alarm Memo ry. NOTE: stan­dard test se quence will follow.
(Push/releas e button again to
cance l test).

This feature is to b e used
only when a k nown alarm
conditio n, such as smoke from
cooking , activates the alar m.

Unit is conrm ing if CO is
present or if i t experienced a
nuisance situation. Re-alarm
means dange r. M ove to fresh
air and call 911.

Use this to quick ly locate the
alarm source a nd determine if
alarm is nuisance or real.

When smok e levels drop
below the a larm threshold,
the voice mes sage "Hush
Mode Can celed" will occur .

During ala rm, the initiating
alarm red bl ink will be inter­rupted by a gre en blink.

4. Troubleshooting Guide

Trouble Condition Visual Indications Audible Indications Action:

Low Batt ery

Fault Mode Chirp ever y 30 sec.

End of Unit Life Doub le chirp every 30 se c.

Amber

LED

End of Unit L ife Hush
Mode (af ter push/
release Test/Hush
button during End
of Life)

blinks

every

Chirp ever y 60 sec, voice ever y
30 sec: “Replace alarm.”
Voice stops af ter 5 mins.

Voice every 3 0 sec: “Error, see
trouble shooting guide”

After 5 mins : no voice message

First 5 mins: Voi ce every 30 sec:
“Replace a larm, press button to
temporar ily silence.” Voice stops
after 5 mins . After 7 days: Chirps
continue. Voice e very 30 sec for
5 mins: “Rep lace alarm.”

Voice “Temporarily Silenced.”
End of Unit Li fe chirps silenced
for 24 hrs. (7 days a fter End of
Unit Life chirps begin, the chirps
cannot be si lenced.)

*Remove, dis charge, dispose unit, a nd replace as
soon as po ssible.

*See Clean ing Your Alarm se ction.
* Push Test/Hus h button once to attem pt to reset

the unit .

*Red LED wil l blink out an error code (num ber of

blinks) wh en Te st/Hush butto n is push/released
once. Repo rt the number of bli nks to customer
service if needed.

* Push/releas e Tes t/Hush button to te mporarily
silence (see E nd of Unit Life Hush Mode s ection
below)
* Remove, disc harge, dispose unit, an d replace as
soon as po ssible.

* Remove, disc harge, dispose unit, an d replace as
soon as po ssible.

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Network Error Chi me every 30 secs . Vo ice

Netwo rk Error Hush
(after bu tton push
during Network Error)

seconds

every 30 s ec: “Connectio n lost,
press button to temporarily
silen ce.”

After 5 min: n o voice messages

(Note: net work must have
3 or more alar ms for voice
messages.)

Voice “Temporarily
Silenced.”

* Push/releas e the Test/H ush button once to
silence for 24 hrs at a t ime.
*Red LED wil l blink out an error code (num ber of
blinks) wh en Te st/Hush butto n is push/released
once. Repo rt the number of bli nks to customer
service if needed.
* Push and hold Test /Hush button unt il two beeps
are heard (approx 4 s ec) and then release th e
button to t ry to rejoin. Or reset (s ection 9.3) and
then rejoin (s ection 9.2).
*If error p ersists, remove, disc harge, and replace
alarm as soo n as possible.

If you requ ire further inf ormation pleas e contact Produc t Support at 1-8 00-880 -6788 or write us at :
Kidde, 1016 Corpor ate Park Drive, Meb ane, NC 27302. Our inter net address is ww w.kidde.com.

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5. Introduction, Product Features and Specifications

Introduction

This alarm detects products of combustion using photoelectric technology and carbon monoxide using an electro -

chemical cell. Many times throughout this User Guide, we will refer to Carbon Monoxide as “CO.” Ten (10) years after the

unit was installed, this unit will automatically alert you that it is time to replace the unit. This is called “End of Unit Life”

mode. See Troubleshooting Guide. To help identify the date to replace the unit, a label has been affixed to the 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 bat tery and unit life. Two labels have been provided that have impor tant information on what to do in

case of a CO alarm. Place one label nex t to the alarm after it is mounted, and one near a fresh air source such as a door or

window.

Product Features and Specifications:

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

• Humidity: Operating range: 10 -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.”

• Smoke Sensor: Photoelectric

• CO Sensor: Elec trochemical

• Voice message system

• Smoke Alarm SMART HUSH® Control

• Ambient Light Sensing

• Powered by 120VAC (60 Hz, 53 mA max) wire-in connector with sealed lithium battery backup.

• Hardwire and wireless interconnectable to other compatible alarms.

• One large, user- friendly button.

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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 early notification to occupants of the need to

escape, followed by the appropriate egress ac tions by those occupants.

• Fire warning systems for dwelling units are capable of protecting about half of the occupants in potentially fatal

fires. Vic tims 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 necessar y.

• Leading authorities recommend that both ionization and photoelectric smoke alarms be installed to help insure

maximum detection of the various types of fires that can occur within the home. Ionization sensing alarms may

detect invisible fire particles (associated with fast f laming fires) sooner than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric

sensing alarms may detect visible fire particles (associated with slow smoldering fires) sooner than ionization alarms.

• A battery powered alarm must have a batter y of the specified t ype, in good condition and installed properly (This

model has a sealed backup battery).

• Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the battery 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 star ting in chimneys, walls, on roofs, on the other side of a closed door or on a dif ferent 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 abilit y to hear the smoke alarm. For maximum protection, a smoke

alarm should be installed in each sleeping area on every level of a home.

This alarm is not intended to alert hearing impaired individuals.

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WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY

• IMPORTANT: This alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT

designed to detect any other gas.

CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon 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. NEV ER IG NORE

THE ALARM!

• Industry experts recommend a CO alarm be installed on each level of the home--ideally on any level with fuel

burning appliances and outside of sleeping areas.

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN ORDINARY INDOOR LOCATIONS OF FAMILY

LIVING UNIT S. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO M EASURE COMPLIANCE WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND

HEALTH ADMINISTRATION OSHA COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS. IT IS NOT SUITABLE FO R

INSTALL ATION IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS AS DEFINED IN THE NATIO NAL ELECTRIC CODE. IT IS NOT

DESIGNED FO R USE IN A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE RV OR BOAT.

• The installation of this device should not be used as a substitute for proper installation, 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 existing CO problem.

WARNING: THIS DEVICE IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM ACUTE EFFECTS O F CAR

BON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE. IT MAY NOT FULLY SAFEGUARD INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC MEDICAL

CONDITIONS. IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. INDIVIDUAL S WITH MEDIC AL PROB

LEMS MAY CONSIDER USING WARNING DEVICES WHICH PROVIDE AUDI BLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS FOR

CARBON MONOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS UNDER 30 PPM.

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

• This combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requires a continuous supply of electrical power – it will not

work without power.

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7. Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms

ANYWHERE ALONG
THIS BOLD SURFACE

Locations permitted for smoke

alarms and smoke detectors

on tray-shaped ceilings.

ANYWHERE ALONG
THIS BOLD SURFACE

Locations permitted for smoke

alarms and smoke detectors

on tray-shaped ceilings.

ANYWHERE ALONG
THIS BOLD SURFACE

Locations permitted for smoke

alarms and smoke detectors

on tray-shaped ceilings.

ANYWHERE ALONG
THIS BOLD SURFACE

Locations permitted for smoke

alarms and smoke detectors

on tray-shaped ceilings.

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 exists, locate additional alarms in each sleeping area.

• Locate additional alarms to monitor any stairway as stairways act like chimneys for smoke and heat.

• Locate at least one alarm on every 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 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 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.

ANYWHERE ALONG
THIS BOLD SURFACE

Locations permitted for smoke

alarms and smoke detectors

on tray-shaped ceilings.

Figure 7-A

NFPA 72 states: “Smoke ala rms in rooms with ceiling

slopes greate r than 1 ft in 8 ft (.3m in 2.4 m) hor izontally

shall be locate d on the high side of the room.” NFPA 72

states: “A row of detecto rs shall be spaced and locate d

within 3 ft (0.9 m) o f the peak of the ceiling mea sured

horizontally.”

Figure 7-B Figure 7-C

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• For mobile home installation, select locations carefully to avoid thermal barriers that may form at the ceiling. For

more details, see MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION section.

• When mounting an alarm on the ceiling, locate it at a minimum of 4” (10 cm) from the side wall.

• When mounting the alarm on the wall, use an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 4” (10 cm)

and 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 3ft (0.9m) of the highest point (measured

horizontally).

This equipm ent should be installed in accord ance with the National Fire Protec tion Association’s 72 (Natio nal Fire Protec-

tion Associa tion, Batteryma rch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).

Mobile Home Installation

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

above. In older mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present standards, ex treme 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 minimum of 4” (10 cm) and 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 the 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 H OME HAS BEEN IN STORAGE OR UN OC

CUPIED, AND AT LEAST ONCE A WE EK DUR ING USE.

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8. Locations to Avoid

• In the garage. Products of combustion 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 or

be a photoelectric t ype.

• Do not install within 6 ft. of heating or cooking appliances.

• Less than 4” (10cm) from the peak of an “A” frame type 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 particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to alarm.

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

• In insect-infested areas.

• Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 f t (.9m) of the door to a bathroom containing a tub or shower, forced

air supply duc ts used for heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high air flow areas.

• Near lights. Electronic “noise” generated by the electronics may cause nuisance alarms.

• Do not install near vents, flues, chimneys.

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

9. Activation and Wireless Alarm Network

Upon initial power being applied (from rotating onto mounting plate or moving the red activation wheel to the “ON”

position - see Figure 9.1-B) these units are ready to connect to a net work.

NOTE: At any time during wireless alarm network setup, if you have a problem, you can push and hold the Test/

Hush button on any problem unit until you hear three (3) beeps (approx 8 sec), and then release the button. The

unit will reset the unit’s wireless settings (described in Section 9.3). Once wireless network settings are reset, the

unit will prompt the user to follow Quick start instructions.

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9.1 Setting Up a Wireless Alarm Network

Creating an interconnected wireless alarm network is a simple process, with intelligent “self-enrollment” features, and

user-friendly voice prompts.

ACTIVATION

A. REMOVE ALL DEVICES FROM THEIR PACKAGING

ON

B. POWER UP ALL DEV ICES

• Locate the red wheel on the back of the device. Turn the red wheel to the

Figure 9.1-B

“ON” position on ALL devices using the white tool included with the Quick Start Guide.

• Once powered, the light rings will glow red and voice message will announce,

“Ready to connect. Follow Quick Start instructions.”

NOTE: If no further steps are taken within 15 minutes of initial power up, a voice prompt, “No devices fo und, not

connected ” will be heard once, and the wireless function will turn of f. T he unit will then perform as a standard

hardwired alarm. See Section 9.3 for re-activating wireless.

TOOL

C. PICK ONE DEVICE

Press and hold the button on only ONE device until you hear two beeps.

Release but ton. You will hear “Searching for other devices”.

• The light will pulse and device will sound a continuous “Sonar” ping until

step E is complete.

D. RELAX AND WAIT

Wait until all devices have connected to network. Once connected, each

device will speak, “Success now connected!”

• Once connected, the lights will glow green.

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“Searching for
other devices.”

Hold for
5 seconds

Figure 9.1-C

“Success, now

connected!”

Figure 9.1-D

DON'T press buttons

on other devices

E. PICK ONE DEVICE

SMOKE ALARM: 3 long beeps, repeating

CO ALARM: 4 quick beeps, repeating

STANDBY: Green LED blink every 60s

FAULT: Amber LED blink with chirp every 30s

LOW BATTERY: Amber LED blink every 5s, chirp every 60s

END OF UNIT LIFE: Amber LED blink every 5s, chirp twice every 30s

Push button to test weekly.

See user guide for more information

Press and hold the button on only ONE device until you hear 2 beeps.

Release button. “Sonar” ping will stop.

• Device will announce that setup is complete and the number of connect-

ed devices.

Figure 9.1-E

Hold for
5 seconds

F. SETUP COMPLETE!

If all devices f lash green and “Sonar” ping has stopped, the devices are now connected. Congratulations!

G. PROCEED TO WIRING INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 10.

9.2 Adding Another Device to an Existing
Wireless Alarm Network

For various reasons, you might want to add additional units to your existing wireless alarm network. Modif ying your

existing wireless alarm network is easy and user-friendly.

A. REMOVE THE NEW DEVICE FROM ITS PACKAGING.

B. POWER UP NEW DEV ICE

Locate the red wheel on the back of the device being added. Turn the red

wheel to the “ON” position using the white activation tool included in the

Quick Start Guide or a standard screwdriver.

• Once powered, the light ring will glow red.

Break

tab

ON

PERMANENTLY
DISABLE and
DISCHARGE
alarm

Figure 9.2-B

USE ACTIVATION

TOOL OR SCREWDRIVER

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C. PICK ONE INSTALLED DEVICE

“Searching for

“Setup

Press and hold the button on ONE INSTALLED device on your network until

you hear two beeps. Release button. You will hear “Searching for other

devices.”

• Light will pulse green and device will sound a continuous “Sonar” ping

until step E is completed.

other devices.”

Installed Device

Figure 9.2-C

Device Being Added

D. RELAX AND WAIT

Wait until the new device has connected to the network. Once connected, the

new device will speak, “Success now connected!”

• Once connected, the light ring will glow green.

E. PICK THE INSTALLED DEVICE

Press and hold the button on the INSTALLED device for 5 SECONDS until you

hear two beeps. Release button. ”Sonar” ping will stop.

• Device will announce that setup is complete and the number of connect-

ed devices.

F. PROCEED TO WIRING INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 10.

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“Success, now

Figure 9.2-D

complete!”

Installed Device

Figure 9.2-E

connected!”

Added Device

9.3 Resetting a Device’s Wireless Settings

If you encounter an issue at any point during the wireless network setup process, you may reset the device by following

the directions below.

A. BEGIN RESET

Press and hold the button on the device for 8-9 seconds until you hear 3

“Resetting
wireless
settings.”

beeps. Release button. You will hear the words “Resetting wireless settings.”

Hold for
8-9 seconds

B. CONCLUDE RESET

Figure 9.3-A

Light ring will f lash green once and then it will pulse red. You will hear the

words, “Ready to connect, follow quick star t instructions.”

• Device has been reset.

• See Section 9.1 to begin set-up of a new wireless alarm network,

or Section 9.2 for adding this device to an existing alarm network.

Figure 9.3-B

“Ready to

connect, follow

Quick Start

instructions.”

NOTE: If no furth er steps are taken within 15 minutes of reset ting the unit’s wireless se ttings, a voice prompt “N o

devices foun d, not connected” will b e heard once, and the wireless f unction will turn off. T he unit will then perfor m as

a standard hardwi red alarm. See Section 9. 2 for adding this device to an ex isting alarm network .

10. Wiring Instructions

Wiring Requirements

• This alarm should be installed on a UL Listed or recognized junc tion 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

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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 detec tor guard) have

been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.

WARNING: THE AL ARM 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 PE AK 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.

• For alarms that are used as single station, DO NOT CONNECT THE RED WIRE TO ANY THING. Leave the red wire insu-

lating 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.

• A maximum of 24 Kidde Safety devices may be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement. The intercon-

nect 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.

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

• Figure 10-A illustrates interconnection wiring. Improper connec tion 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.

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

RED

FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER

AC connector
shipped with
product

stores and most hardware stores.

Figure 10-A, Interconnect Wiring Diagram

First
Alarm

Wires on alarm harness: Connec ted 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

NOTE: AC power should be turned off at this stage.

• After selecting the proper location for your Alarm, and wiring the AC

QUICK CONNECT harness as described in the WIRING INSTRUC TIONS,

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 mount-

ed, or horizontal when wall mounted.

• 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.

WHITE

REDBLACK

Additional
Alarm

WHITE

REDBLACK

Kidde Relay Module

SM120X, CO120X

or both

Optional

Accessory

AC connector

Additional
Alarm

BLACK

WHITE

Figure 10-B

Existing Kidde
AC Connector
(either connector
can be used for
this model)

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If you are installing for wireless interconnect function, and have not yet setup your wireless alarm network, do

not connect your wireless unit to the AC quick connec t harness or mounting bracket yet. Go back to Section

9: ACTIVATION AND WIRELESS ALARM NE TWORK . If you are not using the wireless interconnect function, or if you have

finished wireless alarm setup, then proceed with the following three steps.

• Plug the AC QUICK CONNEC TOR into the wiring harness attached to the unit, 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.

• Install the alarm fully on the mounting bracket by rotating the alarm in a clockwise direction. 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 power.

NOTE: Wireless units will emit a series of LED blinks, tones, and voices as the unit(s) search for a wireless alarm

network. If you are intending to use wireless units without the wireless function, ignore these notifications, and

the wireless function will turn of f in about 15 minutes. You can turn the wireless function on again at a later date if

desired. See Section 9.2.

NOTE: Attaching AC power first, without rotating the alarm onto the mounting bracket, will result in a low battery

trouble condition chirp (see Troubleshooting Guide). You need to activate the batter y to eliminate the low battery

trouble condition chirps. Attach unit to mounting bracket ver y soon after applying AC power to avoid false low

battery notification.

NOTE: The battery activation is a one-time feature. After activation, the battery cannot be turned off, and can

only be discharged at the end of unit life. If the alarm is removed from the mounting plate, the backup battery will

remain active. See Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Bat tery section.

The alarm is n ow activated! After installation / activation, tes t your alarm as described in Operation and Testing section.

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WARNING: FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL AND ACTIVATE TH IS ALARM WILL PREVENT PROPER

OPERATION OF THIS ALARM AND W ILL PREVENT ITS RESPONSE TO FIRE HAZARDS.

Interconnect Capability

This model has AC hardwire AND wireless alarm interconnec t capability. When one hardwire or wireless interconnect

unit sounds an alarm, all other compatible hardwire or wireless interconnected units will also alarm.

AC Hardwire Interconnect Model Compatibility

• The following models can be interconnected using the standard AC wiring interconnect: 1235, 1275, 1276, 1285,

i12020, i12020A, i12040, i12040A, i12060, i12060A, i12080, i12080A, i4618, i4618A, i4618AC, KN-SMFM-I,

RF-SM-ACDC, PE120, P12040, Pi2000, Pi2010, KN-COSM-I, KN-COSM-IB, KN-COSM-IBA, KN- COPE-I,

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

P4010AC SCO, P4010ACSCO -W, P4010L ACS-W, P4010AC S, P4010AC S-W.

Wireless alarm Interconnect Model Compatibility

• The following models can be interconnected using wireless interconnect.

AC Models: P4010ACSCO -W, P4010LAC S-W, P4010ACS-W. DC Models: P4010LDCS-W, P4010DCS-W, P4010DCSCO-W

• Maximum distance between wireless interconnect models is greater than 300 feet in open air.

11. Operation and Testing

Operation

The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing

is complete. When products of combustion (smoke or

CO) are sensed, the unit sounds a loud alarm with voice

messages. See Sections 1 and 2 for alarm signal descriptions.

In high levels of CO, the unit will go into alarm in a shor ter period of time than at low levels of CO.

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 within 4-15 minutes.

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Tes ting

Test your alarm weekly by pressing and releasing the test button quickly. A quick beep will confirm the but ton has been

pushed followed by voice prompts that will inform you of the upcoming test sequence. See Other Alarm Visual and

Audible Indicators table. The alarm and voice (and any interconnected units) will sound if the electronic circuitry, horn,

speaker, and battery are working. If the alarm or voice does not sound, or gives erratic or low volume sound, the unit

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 ST RUCTURE FIRE.

Ambient Light Sensing

In low light ambient conditions, the green LED ring fades to off, and then blinks approx every 60 seconds. This unit sam-

ples the ambient light conditions of the alarm’s location and, if possible, determines a Night / Day cycle. A valid Night /

Day cycle will delay unit chirps during the night until the next Day cycle begins.

Chirping

When chirping begins during the next Day cycle, you can temporarily

silence End of Unit Life or Network Error chirps by pressing the Test/

Hush button. Low Battery chirps cannot be silenced.

If a valid Night / Day c ycle has not been established because the

unit is located in either a constantly dark or lighted location, the chirps mentioned above will not be delayed at night.

Moving the unit to a different location might allow the unit to determine a valid Night / Day cycle.

POSSIBLE CHIRPING REASONS

End of Unit Life: will be delayed at night
Network Error: will be delayed at night
Low batter y: will be delayed at night

WARNING: REPL ACE UNIT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHEN IN END OF UNIT LIFE OR LOW BATTERY MODE.

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12. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms

Smoke Nuisance

HUSH®: If you know why the alarm is sounding, and you can verify that it is not a life threatening situation, you can

push the button on the initiating unit (green LED f lashing ever y second) to silence the alarm for 8-10 minutes. If the

smoke is not too dense, that unit, and all interconnected units will silence. Af ter the Hush® period, the smoke alarm will

automatically reset and sound the alarm if par ticles of combustion are still present. You can use Hush® repeatedly until

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

NOTE: Dense smoke will override Hush® 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 department.

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

the smoke is blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from cooking may set of f 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 combustible products from the kitchen.

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 call 911.

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Locate

In an interconnected system (all units will be alarming together), a unit that detects smoke or CO and initiates an alarm

is called the “initiating alarm unit.” Initiating alarm units will be f lashing the Green LED every second during alarm. De-

pending on unit locations, and the location of the source of smoke or CO, it is possible to have more than one initiating

unit. If you suspect a nuisance alarm situation, you can use this feature to help you locate the initiating alarm unit(s) in a

wireless alarm interconnect system. Push the button on any non-initiating wireless unit, and ALL wireless units EXCEPT

the initiating alarm unit(s) will silence for two minutes. You can use the LOCATE feature repeatedly until you find the

initiating alarm unit(s), or the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm.

NOTE: Hush® and Locate features are dependent on the type of models in your interconnect system. Non-wireless

models cannot receive the wireless Locate feature and will continue to alarm until the initiating unit is Hushed or

the Smoke/ CO condition clears.

WARNING: ALTHOUG H RESE T AND LOCATE FEATURE CAN BE USED FOR CO ALARM EVENTS, IT IS

IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF A CO ALARM USING SIGHT OR SMELL . ALWAYS CONSIDE R

A CO ALARM EVENT AS DANGEROUS.

13. Battery Backup

This alarm is powered with AC power, but also contains a sealed lithium batter y backup system. No bat tery installation or

replacement is necessary for the life of the alarm.

NOTE: AC power must be connected to obtain the full 10 year battery and unit life. Constant exposure to high

or low humidity or temperatures may reduce battery life.

WARNING: NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INCLUDED. DO NOT ATTEMP T TO OPEN THE ALARM FOR ANY

REASON! DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THE ALARM YOURSELF.

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Low Battery

This alarm is equipped with a low battery monitor circuit. If the batter y capacity can no longer provide adequate power

for all alarm functions, the low batter y condition will occur. See Troubleshooting Guide. The unit must be replaced with-

in 7 days of the first occurrence of the “Low Battery Warning” to provide continuous alarm protection.

14. Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery

WARNING: FAILURE TO DISCHARGE AL ARM BATTERY AS INSTRUCTED PRIOR TO

DISPOSAL MAY CREATE POTENTIAL FOR LITHIUM BATTE RY RELATED FIRE O R 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 the mounting plate or reactivated.

To Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery:

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

• Disconnect AC wiring harness.

• Push in the dashed area with a screwdriver to break tab (Figure 14-A).

• After the tab is broken, use the screwdriver to turn the red slotted arrow to

the "Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery" location. This will dis­able the alarm, stop the low battery or end of unit life “chirps” and render
the alarm safe for disposal by draining the batter y (Figure 14-B).

Figures 14-A (top) and 14-B (bot tom)

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15. General Carbon Monoxide (CO) Information

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the

blood’s capacity to carry oxygen.

Possible Sources of CO

Inside your home, appliances used for heating and cooking are the most likely sources of CO. Vehicles running in

attached garages can also produce dangerous levels of 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, por table fuel burning space heaters, fireplaces, wood-burning stoves and certain swimming pool heaters.

Blocked chimneys or flues, back draf ting 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. 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.

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 di-

rection 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 amplif y 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 Safety Tips

Every year, have the heating system, vents, chimney and f lue inspected and cleaned by a qualified technician. Always

install appliances according to manufacturer’s instructions and adhere to local building codes. Most appliances

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should be installed by professionals and inspected after installation. 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 f lame is

blue on pilot lights 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 HVAC contractors will per form 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 f lu with no fever and can include dizziness, 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 discussed with ALL

members of the household:

1. MILD E XPOSURE: 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 poison-

ing 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 af fected. Familiarization with the effects of each level is important.

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16. 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 blow-

ing or vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm can be wiped with

a damp cloth. Use only water to dampen the cloth, use of detergents or cleaners could damage the alarm.

If the alarm is in Fault mode and the Red LED is blinking a fault code of 10 or 14 flashes (after a Test/Hush button push),

the alarm may be in need of cleaning. After cleaning, press the Test/Hush 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 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 or clean inside. T his action will void your warranty.

• The following substances can affect the CO sensor and may cause false readings and damage to the sensor: Meth-

ane, propane, isobutane, iso-propanol, ethyl acetate, hydrogen sulfide, sulfide dioxides, alcohol based products,

paints, thinner, solvents, adhesives, hair spray, after shave, perfume, and some cleaning agents.

• 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 the 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 A S SOON A S POSSIBLE TO ENSURE CONTINU OUS PROTECTION.

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17. Good Safety Habits

Develop and Practice 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 everyone will gather once they have exited the resi-

dence. 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 two (2) escape routes from each room. Second story

windows 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 fire 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 the

escape plan. Practice allows all occupants to test your plan before an emergenc y. You may not be able to reach your

children. It is important they know what to do.

• Familiarize everyone with the 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 responsibili-

ty 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.

• Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the kitchen, basement and garage. Know

how to use a fire ex tinguisher prior to an emergenc y.

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 every level of the home and in the kitchen, basement and garage.

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NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)

Fire Safet y in the Home: NFPA 72 is intended to

provide reasonable safety 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 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 protec-

tion. 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 attics (finished or unfinished), garages, or

within 6’ of a heating or cooking appliance is not normally recommended, as these locations occasionally experience

conditions that can result in improper operation.

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 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.

For your information, the National Fire Protection
Association’s Standard 72 reads: Where required by other
governing laws, codes, or standards for a specif ic type 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 distance measured along a path of travel

3. On every level of a dwelling unit, including base ­ments

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

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

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

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FCC (FCC ID: SAK25569999)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to par t 15 of

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter ference 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 inter ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter ference

to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter ference 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.

WARNING! ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATION MADE TO THE PRODUCT WITHOUT THE PERMISSION

OF THE MANUFACTURER COULD VOI D THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO USE THIS PRODUC T.

This device complies with par t 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following t wo 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.

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18. 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, free

of charge, upon receiving the alarm with proof of date of purchase, postage and return postage prepaid, to Warranty

Service Department, Kidde, 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC 27302. Before shipping the product, follow the steps

in the Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery sec tion.

This warrant y 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 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 Manufac turer 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 consequen-

tial damages, the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. While this warrant y gives you specific legal rights,

you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both parties hereto. Your Kidde Alarm is not a substi-

tute for property, fire, disability, life or other insurance of any kind. Appropriate insurance coverage is your responsibilit y.

Consult your insurance agent. Opening the unit will void the warrant y.

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 27302

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