Kidde SL177i User Manual

120VAC Dual Mode Strobe Light
for the Hearing Impaired

• SL177i

Bright Strobe Light

Flashes to warn of a smoke, heat or
carbon monoxide hazard.

Green LED

Indicates AC power is being delivered
to unit.

Description

The Kidde SL177i is a 120VAC wire in unit that provides a
visual warning when part of an interconnected system.
This unit can be directly interconnected with Kidde smoke
alarms, heat detectors and carbon monoxide alarms.
When triggered by a smoke alarm or heat detector, it will
produce a steady flash warning. When triggered by a
carbon monoxide alarm it will produce an intermittent
flash warning. The SL177i has a 5 year limited warranty
and is UL Listed.

Consumer Benefits

The Kidde SL177i, used in conjunction with a smoke, heat
or carbon monoxide alarm, provides a bright visual signal
to warn of a smoke, heat or CO hazard. The Kidde
Strobe light benefits the hearing impaired, allowing a visu­al alert of a danger. This unit also includes a tamper resist
pin that helps to deter thief and tampering.

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Architectural and Engineering
Specifications

The strobe light shall be Kidde Unit SL177i or approved
equal. It shall be powered by a 120VAC, 60Hz source. The
temperature operation range shall be between 40°F and
100°F (4°C and 38°C). The strobe light can be installed on
any standard single gang electrical box, up to a 4” octagon
junction box. The electrical connection (to the alarm) shall be
made with a plug-in connector. A maximum of 24 Kidde
devices can be interconnected in a multiple station arrange­ment. The interconnect system must not exceed the NFPA
(National Fire Protection Association) limit of 18 initiating
devices (Smoke, heat, CO, etc) interconnected, it is still possi­ble to interconnect 6 strobe lights and or relay modules. The
alarm shall provide optional tamper resistance that deters
removal of the unit from the wall or ceiling.

This unit shall include a bright candela strobe light with a
flash rate of one (1) flash per second. This unit shall be
interconnected with Kidde smoke alarms, heat detectors
and/or carbon monoxide alarms. The unit shall at a minimum
meet the requirements of UL217, NFPA72, (chapter 10 & 11
2002 edition) The State of California Fire Marshall, NFPA101
(One and two family dwellings, Federal Housing Authority
(FHA), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Installation of Strobe Light

The strobe light should be installed to comply with all local
codes having jurisdiction in your area, Article 760 of the
National Electric Code, and NFPA 72. Make certain all alarms are
wired to a single, continuous (non-switched) power line, which
is not protected by a ground fault interrupter. A maximum of
1000 ft. of wire can be used in the interconnect system.

120VAC Dual Mode Strobe Light
for the Hearing Impaired

Unit Number SL177i

Technical Specifications

Unit Number: SL177i
UPC: 0-25417-19129-5
Power Source: 120VAC, 60HZ
Temperature Range: 40˚F to 100˚F (4˚C to 38˚C)
Size: 5.6” in diameter x 3” depth
Weight: 1lb
Interconnects: Up to 24 Kidde devices
Warranty: 5 year limited warranty

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Ordering Information

Gift Box UPC: 0-25417-19129-5

Part Dimensions Case/ Layers/ Skid
Number I 2 of 5 Pack Quantity (w x d x h inches) Weight Skid Skid Weight

SL177i N/A Individual 5.75 x 3.25 x 6.75 1lb N/A N/A N/A
SL177i 200 25417 19129 9 3 units 6.5 x 10.5 x 6.5 3lbs 120 5 360lbs

5.6"

3"