Kidde I4618 User's Manual
Contents
1. Install smoke alarms on peaked cathedral or gabled ceilings 3 feet from the ACCEPTABLE IN highest point measured horizontally NFPA 72 Section 5 2 7 4 1 states A row of detec tors shall first be spaced at or within 3 feet 0 9 m of the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally Install a smoke alarm in lived in attics or attics which house electrical equipment like furnaces air condi tioners or heaters STUB WALL iN PEAKED CEILING DO NOT install smoke alarms Near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs kitchens near furnaces hot water heaters Use specialized smoke alarms with unwanted alarm control for these areas In areas with high humidity like bathrooms or areas near dishwashers or washing machines Install at least 10 feet 8 meters away from these areas if possible Near air returns or heating and cooling supply vents Install at least 3 feet 0 9 meters away from these N areas The air could blow smoke away from the detector interrupting its alarm In rooms where temperatures may fall below 40 F 4 C or rise above 100 F 38 C In extremely dusty dirty or insect infested areas Loose particles interfere with smoke alarm operation HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM A DANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off power at the main fuse box or circuit breaker by removing the fuse or2. not more than 18 interconnected devices DO NOT connect to any other type or model smoke alarm Connect smoke alarms to a single AC branch circuit If local codes do not permit be sure the neutral wire is common to both phases RED AND GREEN LED INDICATORS This smoke alarm features separate red and green LED indicators The LEDs indicate the following GREEN LED CONSTANT ON AC power is present OFF AC power is not present RED LED Can be seen through the Push to Test button Blinks once a minute Indicating presence of a work ing battery Blinks once a second Smoke alarm senses smoke and simultaneously sounds an audible alarm Blinks once every 10 seconds Smoke alarm is quieting an unwanted alarm Model ADC only Interconnected system only OFF Another smoke alarm in the network has sensed smoke and is signalling this alarm FALSE ALARM CONTROL Model ADC features a False Alarm Control that when activated quiets unwanted alarms for up to 15 minutes To use the False Alarm Control Press and release the test button during an unwanted alarm The alarm should stop within ten seconds This means the smoke alarm is in False Alarm Control If the smoke alarm does not go into False Alarm Control and continues to sound its loud alarm horn or if it initially goes into False Alarm Control then resounds the alarm the smoke is too heavy and could be a possibly dangerous situation
3. padded carton ship ping prepaid with a note describing the nature of the problem and proof of date of purchase to Invensys Controls Americas Product Service Department 28C Leigh Fisher Blvd El Paso TX 79906 If the smoke alarm is no longer under warranty have a licensed electrician replace the smoke alarm immediately with a compar able Firex brand smoke alarm PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY If the smoke alarm sounds its alarm horn and you have not pushed the test button it is warning of a dangerous situation Your immediate response is necessary To prepare for such occurrences develop family escape plans discuss them with ALL household members and practice them regularly e Expose everyone to the sound of a smoke alarm and explain what the sound means e Determine TWO exits from each room and an escape route to the outside from each exit e Teach all household members to touch the door and use an alternate exit if the door is hot INSTRUCT THEM NOT TO OPEN THE DOOR IF THE DOOR IS HOT e Teach household members to crawl along the floor to stay below dangerous smoke fumes and gases e Determine a safe meeting place for all members outside the building WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A FIRE 1 Don t panic stay calm 2 Leave the building as quickly as possible Touch doors to feel if they are hot before opening them Use an alternate exit if necessary Crawl along the floor and DO NOT stop to collect anything 3 Mee
4. switching the circuit breaker to the OFF position A WARNING This smoke alarm should be installed only by a qualified electrician Smoke alarm wiring to be used shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article 210 and 760 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 and any local codes that may apply Interconnect wire location shall be in accordance with NEC Article 300 3b THIS SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCOR DANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIA TION S STANDARD 72 National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 e Install smoke alarm on a 4 inch octagon or single gang junction box only 1 From back of smoke alarm remove mounting plate To later engage tamper resist feature twist out and set aside one of the pins molded into plate Both pins are exactly the same 2 Align recessed slots on plate with mounting holes of a 4 inch octagon or single gang junction box 3 Gently pull household wires through center hole of plate 4 Secure plate to junction box with mounting screws 5 With a small wire connector connect white wire from connec tor plug to white household wire 6 Connect black wire from connector plug to black household wire 7 If interconnection is desired connect yellow wire from con nector to interconnect wire between smoke alarms See sec tion INTERCONNECTING SMOKE ALARMS 4 NOTE If this will be a single station smoke alarm co
5. the alarm sound or to those who may be incapable of safely evacuating the area unassisted 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 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 Invensys Controls Americas recommends complete coverage pro tection achieved by installing a smoke alarm in every room of your home The National Fire Protection Association s NFPA minimum requirement as stated in Standard 72 Chapter 2 reads as follows 2 2 1 1 1 Smoke detectors shall be installed outside of each sepa rate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics In new constr
6. 120V AC Smoke Alarm with 9V Battery Back up Smoke Alarm Ms IONIZATION aN DY MODELS AD and ADC PHOTOELECTRIC MODEL PAD PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL b Installer Please leave this manual with the product au SIGNALING LISTED The photoelectric type alarms are generally more effective at detecting slow smoldering fires which smolder for hours before bursting into flame Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding The ionization type alarms are generally more effective at detecting fast flaming fires which consume combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly Sources of these fires may include flammable liquids or paper burning in a waste container However both types of alarms are designed to provide adequate detection of both types of fires If you desire the benefits of both systems you should install smoke alarms that combine in one alarm both photoelectric and ionization sensing technologies SMOKE ALARM FEATURES e Model ADC features a False Alarm Control which when acti vated quiets unwanted alarms for up to 15 minutes This smoke alarm is powered by 120V AC and a 9 volt battery back up source AC DC smoke alarms offer added protection in the event of a power failure or a drained battery Unique power connector prevents interconnection with incompatible smoke alarms or security systems This smoke alarm may be interconnected with as many as 11 other Fi
7. RES OUTLINED ABOVE see REPAIR on page 7 A DANGER If alarm horn sounds and smoke alarm is not being tested the smoke alarm is sensing smoke THE SOUND OF THE ALARM HORN REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND ACTION MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING In addition to weekly testing this smoke alarm requires yearly bat tery replacement and periodic cleaning to remove dust dirt and debris A DANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off power at main service panel by removing fuse or switching appropriate circuit breaker to OFF position before replacing battery or cleaning smoke alarm BATTERY REPLACEMENT Always turn off power to smoke alarm before replacing battery Replace battery at least once a year or immediately when the low battery signal sounds once a minute even though the smoke alarm is receiving AC power Batteries should be replaced regu larly as necessary even when the smoke alarm is receiving AC power Use only the following batteries as replacements in this smoke alarm Eveready 522 or 1222 Duracell MN 1604 or Ultralife U9VL J A WARNING DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE OF BAT TERY EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES 1 Turn off power to smoke alarm at main service panel 2 Turn smoke alarm counterclockwise to detach from mounting plate 3 Gently pull down smoke alarm Be careful not to separate wire connections 4 Pull out power plug from back of smoke alarm 5 From ba
8. anship under normal use and service for a period of ten 10 years from the date of purchase Invensys Controls Americas agrees to repair or replace atits option any defective smoke alarm or Ultralife U9VL J 9 volt battery when sold with Invensys Controls Americas smoke alarm provided that it is returned with postage prepaid and with proof of pur chase date to Invensys Controls Americas This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident misuse or abuse or lack of reasonable care of the product This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties obligations or liabilities THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO A PERI OD OF FIVE 5 YEARS FOR THE SMOKE ALARM AND TEN 10 YEARS FOR THE ULTRALIFE LITHIUM USVL J 9 VOLT BATTERY WHEN SOLD WITH INVENSYS CONTROLS AMERICAS SMOKE ALARM FROM PURCHASE DATE Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you IN NO CASE SHALL INVENSYS CONTROLS AMERICAS COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHATSOEVER EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY ITS NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have othe
9. ck of smoke alarm lift tab to open battery pocket door 6 Remove battery from pocket Disconnect and discard drained battery from battery connector 7 Connect a fresh 9 volt battery to connector The battery will fit only one way Be sure battery connector is securely attached to battery terminals 6 8 Place battery into battery pocket 9 Close battery pocket door Push down until it snaps into place 10 Replace connector plug Connector will snap into place Gently tug connector to be sure it is attached properly 11 Reattach smoke alarm to mounting plate by turning smoke alarm clockwise until it snaps into plate 12 Turn on power and test smoke alarm using Push to Test button CLEANING Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month to remove dust dirt or debris Always turn off power to smoke alarm before cleaning e Using the soft brush or wand attachment to a vacuum cleaner vacuum all sides and cover of smoke alarm Be sure all the vents are free of debris e If necessary turn off power and use a damp cloth to clean smoke alarm cover IMPORTANT Do not attempt to remove the cover or clean inside the smoke alarm THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY REPAIR CAUTION Do not attempt to repair this smoke alarm Doing so will void your warranty If smoke alarm is not operating properly see TROUBLESHOOTING If necessary and if still under warranty return smoke alarm to Invensys Controls Americas Pack it in a well
10. de each bedroom and in the hallway outside each Al BEDROON KITCHEN BED Room BATH i FURNACE BASEMENT ROOOM separate sleeping area If a bed room area hallway is more than 30 feet long install a smoke alarm at mai SOS each end z e Install a smoke alarm at the top of ieee EO a first to second floor stairwell If there is a basement eae e Install a smoke alarm on the base EASEMENT E ment ceiling at the bottom of the stairwell Key e Smoke Alarm lonization TWO STORY A lonization Smoke Alarm with False Alarm Control or Photoelectric Smoke Alarm IMPORTANT SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT AND EXCEPTION INFORMATION e Install a smoke alarm as close to Loam 4 CEILING 1m the center of the ceiling as possi ble If this is not practical mount G SR no closer than 4 inches from a ene ee wall or corner Also if local codes eee ACCEPTABLE HERE allow install smoke alarms on walls between 4 and 12 inches from ceiling wall intersections Install a minimum of two smoke alarms in every home no mat ter how small the home New construction codes require a min imum of two interconnected smoke alarms in newly built homes 3 e Install a smoke alarm in each room om e that is divided by a partial wall either a coming down from the ceiling at least 24 inches or coming up from the floor
11. inity but outside the bedrooms and heat or smoke detectors in the living rooms dining rooms bedrooms kitchens hallways attics furnace rooms closets utility and stor age rooms basements and attached garages FOR BEST PROTECTION WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU INSTALL A SMOKE ALARM IN EVERY ROOM In addition we recommend that all smoke alarms be interconnected Typical Efficiency Home Apartment e Install a smoke alarm on the fear ceiling or wall closest to the STAREA S Lyna sleeping area EFFICIENCY APARTMENT MOBILE BEDROOM KITCHEN vine Room HOME Typical Mobile Home NOTE For mobile homes built before 1978 install smoke alarms on an inside wall between 4 and 12 inches from the ceiling Older mobile homes have little or no insulation in the ceiling This is especially important if the ceiling is unusually hot or cold e Install a smoke alarm inside each bedroom and in the hallway outside each separate sleeping area Typical Single Story Home e 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 30 feet long install a smoke alarm at each end If there is a basement e Install a smoke alarm on the base ment ceiling at the bottom of the stairwell Typical Two Story or Split Level SINGLE STORY Home e Install a smoke alarm on the ceil ing or wall insi
12. r any reason AND the battery is removed drained or improperly connected 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 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 Model ADC smoke alarms feature a False Alarm Control button which when activated will quiet unwanted alarms for up to 15 minutes 1 e 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 e Smoke alarms must not be used with detector guards unless the combination of alarm and guard has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose e This smoke alarm should be installed only by a licensed qualified electrician Observe and follow all local and national electrical and building codes for installation e This smoke alarm IS NOT designed to be the PRIMARY protection for buildings that require complete fire alarm systems Buildings of this type include hotels motels dormito ries hospitals nursing homes and group homes This is true even if they were once single family homes However this smoke alarm MAY be used inside individual rooms as SUPPLEMENTAL protection e Install a smoke alarm in ever
13. r legal rights which vary from state to state This smoke alarm s manufacture and distribution are licensed by the U S Nuclear Regulatory Commission This product meets all the requirements of U L Standard 217 Invensys Controls 191 E North Avenue Carol Stream Illinois 60188 USA www invensyscontrols com 2006 Invensys Controls 110 628F
14. rex model FADC AD and ADC smoke alarms or as many as 6 Firex model ADH heat alarms for a total of not more than 18 interconnected devices Optional tamper resist feature can serve as a safeguard against tampering Unique battery missing lockout The smoke alarm will not attach to the mounting bracket if a battery is not in the battery pocket Improperly connected or weak battery signal The smoke alarm will sound a short beep about once a minute if the battery is weak or improperly connected Separate green and red LEDs indicate that the smoke alarm is receiving AC power working under normal operation in alarm or under false alarm control Loud alarm horn 85 decibels at 10 feet sounds to alert you to an emergency This alarm incorporates the internationally recognized horn sig nal for evacuation During alarm mode the horn produces three short beeps followed by a 2 second pause and then repeats This pattern is somewhat different than the previous alarm sound which continually beeped Test button checks smoke alarm operation Model ADC also features a False Alarm Control which when activated quiets unwanted alarms for up to 15 minutes IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING e This smoke alarm requires constant 120 volt AC power AND a working 9 volt battery to operate properly This smoke alarm WILL NOT work if AC power is not connected or has failed or been interrupted fo
15. rm unwanted alarms intermit See Cleaning in the tently or when residents MAINTENANCE AND are cooking taking CLEANING section showers etc Hire an electrician to move smoke alarm to a new location See SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT Interconnected smoke Press and hold test button for at alarms do not sound when least three seconds after the first system is tested unit sounds The alarm sounds different The alarm is operating correctly than I m used to It starts and This alarm features the stops internationally recognized horn signal for evacuation The horn pattern is 3 short beeps followed by a2 second pause and then repeats REPLACE OR RETURN THE ALARM IF THE PUSH TO TEST FUNCTION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY AFTER FOL LOWING THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED ABOVE see REPAIR on page 7 WARRANTY INFORMATION 5 YEAR LIMITED SMOKE ALARM WARRANTY AND 10 YEAR LIMITED ULTRALIFE U9VL J LITHIUM BATTERY WARRANTY WHEN SOLD WITH INVENSYS CONTROLS AMERICAS SMOKE ALARM Invensys Controls Americas warrants to the original consumer purchaser each new smoke alarm to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of five 5 years from the date of purchase For Invensys Controls Americas smoke alarms sold with an Ultralife U9VL J 9 volt battery Invensys Controls Americas warrants to the original consumer purchaser each new Ultralife U9VL J 9 volt battery to be free from defects in material and workm
16. t at a pre arranged meeting place outside the building 4 Call the fire department from OUTSIDE the building 5 DO NOT GO BACK INSIDE A BURNING BUILDING Wait for the fire department to arrive These guidelines will assist you in the event of a fire However to reduce the chance that fires will start practice fire safety rules and prevent hazardous situations TROUBLESHOOTING A DANGER Always turn off power at main fuse box or circuit breaker before taking trouble shooting action A WARNING DO NOT disconnect battery or AC power to quiet an unwanted alarm This will remove your protection Fan the air or open a window to remove smoke or dust PROBLEM SOLUTION Smoke alarm does not Check that AC power sound when tested is turned on Turn off power Remove smoke NOTE Push test button for alarm from mounting plate and at least five 5 seconds while a check that connector testing plug is securely attached b check that battery is proper ly attached to connector Clean smoke alarm LED blinks and alarm beeps Battery is low REPLACE IT simultaneously every 60 seconds IMMEDIATELY LED blinks and 30 seconds later Unit inoperable REPLACE OR alarm beeps repeats at 60 RETURN FOR REPAIR second intervals IMMEDIATELY Smoke alarm beeps about Turn off power and replace once a minute battery See Battery Replacement in the MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING section Smoke alarm sounds 1 Clean smoke ala
17. take emergency action TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM A WARNING e Test each smoke alarm to be sure it is installed correctly and operating properly e Test all smoke alarms in an interconnected system after installa tion e The Push to Test button accurately tests all functions DO NOT use an open flame to test this smoke alarm You may ignite and damage the smoke alarm or your home e Test smoke alarms weekly and upon returning from vacation or when no one has been in the household for several days e Stand at arm s length from the smoke alarm when testing The alarm horn is loud to alert you to an emergency and can be harmful to hearing Test all smoke alarms weekly by doing the following 1 Observe the green LED A constant green light indicates the smoke alarm is receiving 120V AC power 2 Firmly depress the Push to Test button for at least five 5 sec onds The smoke alarm will sound 3 short beeps followed by a 2 second pause and then repeats The alarm may sound for up to 10 seconds after releasing the Push to Test button NOTE If smoke alarms are interconnected all smoke alarms should sound an alarm within three seconds after any test button is pushed and the tested smoke alarm sounds 3 If smoke alarm does not sound turn off power at main fuse box or circuit breaker and check wiring Retest smoke alarm REPLACE OR RETURN THE ALARM IF THE PUSH TO TEST FUNCTION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY AFTER FOL LOWING THE PROCEDU
18. uc tion a smoke detector also shall be installed in each sleeping room Chapter 2 also reads as follows DINING ZL KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM ROOM 2 2 2 1 In new construction where TENT more than one smoke detector is required by 2 2 1 they shall be so arranged that operation of any smoke detector shall cause the alarm in all smoke detectors within the dwelling to sound The NFPA 1993 Edition Appendix A further states The required number of smoke detectors may not provide reliable LIVING ROOM BEDROOM AN early warning protection for those seoroom iani conoom areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required iis j inie smoke detectors For this reason it is iai iis recommended that the householder 77777777 consider the use of additional smoke a detectors for those areas for 2 increased protection The addi DINING me tearoom tional areas include basement TvROOM ROOM LIVING ROOM bedrooms dining room furnace ie CREF room utility room and hallways f not protected by the required BEDROOM smoke detectors Also as required by the 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 house hold as follows A smoke detector installed in each separate sleeping area in the vic
19. ver yellow wire with electrical tape and tuck into junction box 8 Lift open battery pocket door 9 Connect new 9 volt battery to battery connector inside battery pocket BE SURE BATTERY IS Remove thin plastic SECURELY CONNECTED Smoke from notch alarm may beep briefly when bat tery is installed 10 Close battery pocket door snapping it into place For tam per resist use long nosed pliers to remove thin plastic from notch on smoke alarm edge 11 Attach connector plug to pins on back of smoke alarm Plug will only fit one way and will snap into place 12 Gently tug connector to be sure it is attached securely 13 Position smoke alarm to mounting plate and turn Go S clockwise to lock into AAN AN place To engage tamper resist feature insert pin into notch on edge of smoke alarm after alarm is properly positioned in base See instruction 10 NOTE Smoke alarm will not mount to plate if battery is not installed 14 Turn on power at main fuse box or circuit breaker 15 Test smoke alarm See TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM Insert pin here D DQ D 712 rte ta WHITE WHITE WHITE gt TO NEUTRAL YELLOW YELLOW BLACK BLACK BLACK TO 120 VAC INTERCONNECTING SMOKE ALARMS This smoke alarm may be interconnected with as many as 11 other Firex model FADC AD and ADC smoke alarms or as many as 6 Firex model ADH heat alarms for a total of
20. y 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 e Interconnected smoke alarms installed in every room and on every level of the household offer maximum protection The National Fire Protection Agency NFPA recommends 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 e Smoke alarms may not alert every household member every time There may be limiting circumstances where a household member may not hear the alarm e g outdoor or indoor noise sound sleepers drug or alcohol usage the hard of hearing etc If you suspect that this smoke alarm may not alert a household member install and maintain specialty smoke alarms Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all sleeping individuals and that it is the responsibility of individuals in the household that are capable of assisting oth ers to provide assistance to those who may not be awakened by
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search