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Kidde SLED177i Use and Care Manual

1. WHITE BLACK WHITE BLACK ZS D Pg A SMOKE ALARM STROBE LIGHT HEAT ALARM CO ALARM WIRE ON STROBE LIGHT HARNESS CONNECTED TO BLACK HOT SIDE OF AC LINE m NEUTRAL AC LINE RED e npe INTERCONNECT LINES RED WIRES OF THE OTHER UNITS IN THE MULTIPLE STATION SET UP FIGURE 2 MODEL SL177 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC QUICK FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER L N SWITCHING DEVICE USED WIRE NUT OR TO CONTROL THE EQUIVALENT OPERATION OF THE SL177 STROBE LIGHT WHITE BLACK FIGURE 2 e CONNECT 2 WIRE HARNESS Figure 2 illustrates the proper SL177 wiring Improper connection will result in damage to the strobe light or alarms failure to operate or a shock hazard WIRE ON STROBE LIGHT HARNESS CONNECTED TO BLACK ote HOT SIDE OF AC LINE WHITE NEUTRAL AC LINE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS e A trim ring is provided on the back of the strobe light This trim ring is installed on the electrical box between the electrical box and the strobe light Remove the trim ring from the back of the strobe light by holding the trim ring and twisting the strobe light in the direction indicated by the OFF arrow on the cover CAUTION THIS UNIT IS SEALED THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE After selecting the proper strobe light location as described in section 3 and wiring the AC QUICK CONNECT harness as described in the WIRING INSTRUCTIONS attach the trim ring to the electrical box see fig 3 FIGURE 3 SELECT
2. e Avoid outdoor locations This device is not listed for outdoor use 5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY WIRING REQUIREMENTS e This smoke alarm should be installed on a ULL 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 jurisdic tion 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 110 130 Volts AC single phase supplied from a non switched circuit which is not protected by a ground fault interrupter MODEL SL177i WIRING INSTRUCTIONS For AC QUICK CONNECT 3 WIRE HARNESS WARNING This alarm cannot be operated from power derived from a square wave modified square wave or modified sine wave inverter These type of inverters are sometimes used to supply power to the structure in off grid installa tions such as solar or wind derived power sources These power sources pro duce high peak voltages that will damage the alarm CAUTION TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER TO THE CIRCUIT BEFORE WIRING THE STROBE LIGHT 1 When Strobe lights and alarms are interconnected all the interconnected devices must be powered from the same cir
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4. MAY A HELP ATIO ERS HAVE ADEQUATE INSURANCE TO PROTECT TH AL SIGNALING DEVICES CAN PROVIDE EARLY WARNING TO HEARING ABLE COST HOWEVER IN ORDER FOR UNCTION IT MUST BE ACTIVATED BY AN OT PROVIDE AN ACTIVATION SIG F SMOKE HEAT OR CARBON MONOXI REACH THE SPECIFIC ALARM THEREFORE ALARMS MAY NOT SENSE A OR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF A CLOSED S AC POWERED ALARMS WILL NOT OFF BY AN ELECTRICAL FIRE OR AL TO DE DO AN PRE MUM SURE ALING DIVIDUALS MAY NOT SEE THE VISUAL WARNING DEVICE OR OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE NOT WAKE UP A SOUND LSO IMPAIR ONES ABILITY SAVE LIVES BY PROVIDING THEY ARE NOT A SUBSTI AND RENTERS SHOULD EIR L VES AND PROPERTY 9 GOOD SAFETY HABITS DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE 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 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 everyone what to do in case of fire Determine a place outside your home where you all can meet if a fire occurs Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train them to leave your home when they hear it Practice a fire drill at least every six months including fire drills at ni
5. PROPER MOUNTING HOLES ON THE TRIM RING Rectangular Circular Octagonal Plaster Ring Plaster Ring Electrical Box Use a screwdriver to punch out only the pair of holes in the trim ring that match your type of electrical box or plaster ring Mount the trim ring to the electrical box using the appropriate holes NOTE Use the circle square and octagon markings near each mounting hole in the trim ring to help you select the correct mounting holes see fig 3 Pull the AC QUICK CONNECTOR through the center hole in the ring and mount the ring making sure that the mounting screws are positioned in the small ends of the keyholes before tightening the screws see fig 3 Plug the AC QUICK CONNECTOR into the back of the strobe light see fig 4 making sure that the locks on the connector snap into place f you have finished all the WIRING AND TRIM RING MOUNTING STEPS you To remove AC Alignment Marks connector squeeze Tamper resistant locking locking pin arm and pull FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 can install the strobe light on the trim ring Alignment marks are provided on the side of the strobe light and on the Install the strobe light on the trim ring with the indicating marks aligned and rotate the detector in the direction of the ON arrow on the cover until the strobe light snaps in place See fig 5 Turn on the AC power The model SL177i strobe light has a green AC power on indicator which should be l
6. basement bedrooms dining room furnace room utility room and hallways not protected by the required smoke alarms The installation of the smoke alarms in the kitchen attic finished or unfinished or garage is normally not recommended as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation This equipment should be installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association s Standard 72 NFPA Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 NOTIFY YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND INSURANCE COMPANY OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM INSTALLATION 11 SERVICE AND WARRANTY If after reviewing this manual you feel that your Visual Signaling Device is defec tive in any way do not tamper with the unit Return it for servicing to KIDDE SAFETY 1016 Corporate Park Dr Mebane NC 27302 See Warranty for in war ranty returns FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY KIDDE Safety warrants the original purchaser that the enclosed Visual signaling Device will be free of defects in material and workmanship or design under normal use and service for a period of five years from the date of purchase The obligation of KIDDE Safety under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the Visual Signaling Device or any part which we find to be defective in material workmanship or design free of charge to the customer upon sending the Visual Signaling Device with proof of date of purchase postage and return postage prepaid to Warrant
7. light can be wiped with a damp cloth AFTER CLEANING REINSTALL YOUR STROBE LIGHT AND TEST YOUR STROBE LIGHT BY ACTIVATING ONE OF THE CONTROLLING ALARMS 8 LIMITATIONS OF ALARM CONTROLLED VISUAL SIGNALING DEVICES VISU IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS AT A REASO THE VISUAL SIGNALING DEVICE TO F OPERATING ALARM ALARMS CAN THE VISUAL SIGNALING DEVICE NOT CONDITION ON A DIFFERENT FLOOR DOOR ALARMS DO HAVE LIMITATIO OPERATE IF AC POWER HAS BEEN CUT OPEN FUSE HOME EMERGENCIES DEVELOP DICTABLE NO ONE TYPE OF CONT PHOTOELECTRIC OR CARBON MO PROTECTION ALARMS MUST BE EVERY LEVEL OF A HOME ALAR OTHER AND THE SIG THE ALARMS AND CONDITION IN A UNDERWRITERS APPLIANCE WAS O RESPONDENTS HEARING IMPAIRED IF WALLS DOORS DISTANCE HIGH AMBIENT BLOCK THE STROBE BEDROOM SLEEPE TO RESPOND TO THE VISUAL SIGNAL ALTHOUGH VISUAL SIGNALING DEVICES CAN AN EARLY WARNING OF AN EMERGENCY SITU TUTE FOR AN INSURANCE POLICY HOME OW DI 5 FERENT WAYS AND ARE OFTEN ROLLING ALARM HEAT FIRE IONIZATION OR OXIDE IS ALWAYS BEST FOR MAX TALLED IN EACH SLEEPING AREA AND ON UST BE INTERCONNECTED WITH EACH ALING DEVICES AND BE TESTED REGULARLY TO NG CIRCUITS ARE IN GOOD OPERATING LABORATORIES STUDY THIS TYPE OF VISUAL SIG LY SUCCESSFUL IN WAKING 92 OF THE SLEEPING LIGHT GHT IF THE STROBE LIGHT IS OR ON A DIFFERENT FLOOR IT WILL R THE USE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS
8. so 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 home alone C deaning with flammable liquids such as gasoline 10 NFPA REQUIRED PROTECTION For your information the National Fire Protection Association s Standard 72 pro vides information regarding the fire detection equipment required within the family living unit And 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 Exception Smoke alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms in existing one and two family dwelling units 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 addi tional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection The additional areas include the
9. For models SL 177i and SL 177 Strobe Light User s Guide ATTENTION The model SL177 and SL177i strobe lights are designed to notify hearing impaired individuals of impending danger they have no detection means and MUST be used in conjunction with operating Smoke Heat or Carbon Monoxide Alarms The model SL177i AC wire in Strobe light can be directly interconnected with Kidde Safety 3 wire Smoke Heat and CO alarms It will produce an intermittent flash pattern approximately 4 flashes followed by approximately 5 seconds off when triggered by a Carbon Monoxide alarm and a steady flash when triggered by a smoke or heat alarm The model SL177 is a 2 wire device that can be used to add strobe light capabilities to existing alarm systems produced by other manufacturers A relay module or suitable switching device not included which is compatible with the alarm system will be needed to energize the strobe light Consult the alarm manufacturer to obtain the prop er switching device for your specific alarm model Thank you for purchasing this strobe light It is an important part of your family s home safety plan You can trust KIDDE Safety to provide the highest quality safety products We know you expect nothing less when the lives of your family are at stake For your convenience write down the following information If you call our Consumer Hotline these are the first questions you will be asked Strobe Light Model Number
10. G Test by pushing the test button on one of the controlling alarms and hold it down for a minimum of 5 seconds after the alarms sounds This will allow the controlling device to sound an alarm if all the electronics circuitry and horn are working The controlling alarm will also send an activation signal through the interconnecting wiring to the strobe light and cause the strobe light to flash if strobe light and the interconnection wiring are working properly If no alarm sounds check the fuse or circuit breaker supplying power to the alarm circuit If the alarm sounds but the strobe light does not activate refer to section 5 to insure that the strobe light is wired properly TEST THE STROBE LIGHT AND YOUR ALARMS WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION OPERATION The strobe light is operating once AC power is applied and testing is complete When the strobe light is activated it will flash for as long as the controlling alarm remains active 7 MAINTENANCE STROBE LIGHT REMOVAL IF TAMPER RESIST PIN HAS BEEN USED REFER TO TAMPER RESIST LOCKING PIN IN SECTION 5 FOR PIN REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING YOUR STROBE LIGHT To clean your Strobe light remove it from the mounting bracket and disconnect the AC Quick Connect power harness as outlined in section 5 You can clean dust from your strobe light by using a vacuum cleaner hose and vacuuming around the cover and lens openings on the strobe light The outside of the strobe
11. cuit 2 A maximum of 24 Kidde Safety devices may be interconnected in a multiple sta tion arrangement The interconnect system should not exceed the NFPA inter connect limits of 12 smoke alarms and or 18 alarms total smoke heat Carbon Monoxide etc With 18 interconnected alarms it is still possible to interconnect up to a total of 6 remote signaling devices and or relay modules NOTE WHEN MIXING MODELS WHICH HAVE BATTERY BACKUP 1275 1275CA 1276 1276CA 1285 1296 112040 112040 112060 112060 112080 PE120 PE120CA 2000 2000 KN COSM IB KN COSM IBCA RF SM ACDC HD135F HD135FCA KN COB IC KN COB IC CA KN COP IC KN COP IC CA WITH MODELS WITHOUT BATTERY BACKUP 1235 1235CA 112020 i12020CA KN COSM I KN COSM ICA KN COB ICB CA CO120X SM120X AND SL1771 BE ADVISED THAT THE MODELS WITHOUT BATTERY BACKUP WILL NOT FUNCTION DURING AN AC POWER FAILURE 4 The maximum wire run distance between the first and last device in an inter connect system is 1000 ft 5 Figure 1 illustrates interconnection wiring Improper connection will result in damage to the strobe light or alarms failure to operate or a shock hazard 6 Make certain that all devices in the interconnect system are wired to a contin uous non switched non GFl or GCFI protected power line FIGURE 1 INTERCONNECT WIRING DIAGRAM FOR SL177i FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER N WIRE NUT m m OR EQUIVALENT RED RED RED WHITE BLACK
12. dually decreases as the viewing angle is increased Use this information to determine the best location for the strobe light LIGHT 90 SOURCE 90 CEILING 90 PERCENT ANGLE E LIGHT INTENSITY IN DEGREES 45 100 0 75 30345 5 45 55 50 j LIGHT 45 55 0 J 40 80 SOURCE 0 35 65 WALL 35 70 OB 25 85 45 25 90 90 2 APPLICATIONS PRIMARY DIRECT AND INDIRECT VISIBLE SIGNAL Locate the strobe light on the ceiling in the center of the room or on the wall a minimum of 80 2 m above the floor For rooms larger than 250 sq ft 14 ft by 16 ft 4 27m by 4 88 m the notification device should be located within 16 ft 4 88m of the pillow SUPPLEMENTARY VISIBLE SIGNAL The strobe may be located less than 80 2 m above the floor 3 RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS OF VISUAL SIGNALING DEVICES Locate the first strobe light in the bedroom in which the hearing impaired individual sleeps If the bedroom door is kept closed at night an interconnect ing smoke detector must also be installed in that bedroom Locate additional strobe lights in any lived in room where a hearing impaired individual would need to be notified of an alarm condition 4 LOCATIONS TO AVOID n direct sunlight or high ambient light areas the bright light may reduce ones ability to notice the strobe light n areas where the temperature may fall below 32 F 4 4 C or rise above 100 F 37 8 C In areas with high humidity
13. ght 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 occu pants to test your plan before an emergency You may not be able to reach your children It is important they know what to do Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all sleeping indi viduals 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 WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS Alert small children in the home 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 Stay close to the floor if the air is smoky Breathe shallowly through a cloth wet if possible Once outside go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there Call the fire department 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
14. it when the strobe is operating from AC power TAMPER RESIST LOCKING PIN To make your strobe light tamper resistant a lock ing pin has been provided with your strobe light Using this pin will help deter individuals from removing the strobe light from the trim ring To use the pin insert it into the hole in the side of the strobe light after the strobe light has been installed on the trim ring see fig 6 NOTE The tamper resist pin will have to be removed in order to remove the strobe light This can be done easily with a long nose pliers Using the long nose pliers pull the pin out of the hole it is now possible to remove the strobe light from the trim ring After installation TEST your strobe light by following the test procedure outlined in section 6 CAUTION Early warning fire detection and visual notification is best achieved by the installation of fire detection and visual notification equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows A smoke alarm and visual notification device installed and interconnected in each separate sleeping area and visual notification equipment interconnected with heat smoke or CO alarms in the liv ing rooms dining rooms kitchens hallways attics furnace rooms closets utility storage rooms basements and attached garages 6 TESTING AND OPERATION WARNING THIS STROBE LIGHT IS EXTREMELY BRIGHT DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE LIGHT OR TOUCH THE LENS WHEN THE LIGHT IS FLASHING TESTIN
15. located on back of alarm SL 177 SL 177i Date Code located on back of device Date of Purchase Where Purchased SIGNALING P N 810 1779 EN Rev B LISTED 1100 7210 00 IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION AND SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING THIS VISUAL SIGNALING DEVICE HAS NO DETECTION MEANS IT MUST BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH OPERATING ALARMS WARNING DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THIS STROBE LIGHT YOURSELF THIS DEVICE USES HIGH VOLTAGE AT ENERGY LEVELS THAT CAN KILL REFER TO THE INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 11 FOR SERVICE WARNING DISCONNECTING OR LOSS OF AC POWER WILL RENDER THIS SIGNALING DEVICE INOPERATIVE WARNING THIS STROBE LIGHT IS EXTREMELY BRIGHT DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE LIGHT OR TOUCH THE LENS WHEN THE LIGHT IS FLASH ING CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL 1 SPECIFICATIONS 2 APPLICATIONS 3 RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS OF STROBE LIGHTS 4 LOCATIONS TO AVOID 5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6 OPERATION AND TESTING 7 MAINTENANCE 8 LIMITATIONS OF SIGNALING DEVICES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED 9 GOOD SAFETY HABITS 10 NFPA PROTECTION STANDARD 72 11 SERVICE AND WARRANTY 1 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number SL177i 3 WIRE INTERCONNECT UNIT Electrical Rating Special Application 110 130 VAC Maximum Operating RMS Current 420 mA Note This device was only tested over the range 110 130 VAC Do not take 80 and110 of these ratings into account during in
16. stallation as this was not tested for Multiple station 24 interconnect unit interfaces directly with Kidde Safety lon Smoke Alarm Models Photo Smoke Alarms Photo lon Smoke Alarms Heat Alarm Models CO lon Smoke Alarm Models Carbon Monoxide Alarms Models Flash Rate smoke alarm event Flash Rate CO alarm event Model Number Electrical Rating 1235 1235CA 1275 1275CA 1276 1276CA 1285 1285CA 1296 112020 i12020CA 112040 i12040CA 112060 i12060CA 112080 RF SM ACDC PE120 PE120CA PI12000 PI2000CA HD135F HD135FCA KN COSM I KN COSM IB KN COSM ICA KNCOSM IBCA KN COB IC KN COB IC CA KN COB ICB CA KN COP IC KN COP IC CA Constant 1 flash per second nominal Intermittent 1 flash per second nominal approximately 4 flashes followed by approximately 5 seconds OFF SL177 2 WIRE DIRECT CONNECT UNIT Special Application 110 130 VAC Maximum Operating RMS Current 389 mA Note This device was only tested over the range 110 130 VAC Do not take 80 and110 of these ratings into account during installation as this was not tested for Flash Rate Model Number Temperature Limits Mounting Applications Light Output Constant 1 flash per second nominal SL177i amp SL177 32 F 0 C TO 120 F 49 C Wall or Ceiling Primary Direct or Indirect and Supplementary 177 Candela minimum on axis measurement The following diagram shows that the light intensity gra
17. y Service Department Kidde Safety 1016 Corporate Park Dr Mebane NC 27302 This warranty shall not apply to the Visual Signaling Device if it has been damaged modified abused or altered after the date of purchase or if it fails to operate due to inadequate AC electrical power THE LIABILITY OF KIDDE SAFETY OR ANY OF ITS PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY CORPORA TIONS ARISING FROM THE SALE OF THIS VISUAL SIGNALING DEVICE OR UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE COST OF REPLACEMENT OF THE VISUAL SIGNALING DEVICE AND IN NO CASE SHALL KIDDE SAFETY OR ANY OF ITS PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS BE LIABLE FOR CONSE QUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE FAILURE OF THE VISUAL SIGNAL ING DEVICE OR THE BREACH OR THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED EVEN IF THE LOSS IS CAUSED BY THE COMPANIES NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT Since some states do now allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty or do now allow the exclusion of limitations or incidental or consequential damages the above limitation 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 The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both parties hereto QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION Call our Consumer Hotline at 1 800 880 6788 or contact us at our website at www kidde com Kidde 1016 Corporate Park Drive Mebane

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