Kidde I12020 User's Manual
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1. Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination alarm and guard has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WIRING REQUIREMENTS This smoke alarm should be installed on a U L 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 120 Volt AC Single Phase supplied from a non switchable circuit which is not protected by a ground fault interrupter WARNING This alarm cannot be operated from power derived from a square wave modified square wave or modified sine wave inverters 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 peak 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 A2. Alarm Condition When the alarm senses products of combustion and goes into alarm the red LED will flash one flash per second The flashing LED and pulsating alarm will continue until the air is cleared WHEN UNITS ARE INTERCONNECTED only the red LED of the alarm which senses the smoke or is being tested the originating unit will flash All other units in the interconnect system will sound an alarm but their red LED s will NOT be flashing Alarm Memory This smoke alarm is equipped with an alarm memory which provides a visual indication when an alarm has been activated The red LED will illuminate for about 1 5 seconds every 16 seconds to indicate the memory condition The memory will remain activated until pushing the test button resets it On the The i12040 and i12080 the memory will also reset if the battery voltage gets low in order to save battery backup power In an interconnected installation only the memory of the originating alarm will be activated Hush mode The red LED will illuminate for 1 5 seconds every 8 seconds indicating the smoke alarm is in the Hush mode Testing Test by pushing the Test Hush button on the cover and hold it down for a minimum of 5 seconds This will sound the alarm if the electronic circuitry and horn are working In an interconnected installation all interconnected alarms should sound when the Test Hush button on any of the interconnected alarm is pressed If no alarm sounds check
3. 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 install the alarm on an inside wall For minimum protection install at least one alarm close to the bed rooms For additional protection see SINGLE FLOOR PLAN in figure 2 WARNING TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARM OPERATION AFTER RV OR MOBILE HOME VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN STORAGE BEFORE EACH TRIP AND AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK DURING USE 2 LOCATIONS TO AVOID In the garage Products of combustion are present when you start your auto mobile Less than 4 10cm from the peak of an A frame type ceiling In an area where the temperature may fall below 40 F or rise above 100 F such as garages and unfinished attics In dusty areas Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to alarm In very humid areas Moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms In insect infested areas Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft 9m of the following the door to a kitchen the door to a bathroom containing a tub or shower forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling ceiling or whole house ventilating fans or other high air flow areas Kitchens Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms If a kitchen alarm is desired it should have an alarm silence feature or be a photoelectric type Near fluorescent lights Electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms
4. USE OF DIFFERENT BATTERIES MAY HAVE A DETRI MENTAL EFFECT ON THE SMOKE ALARM LAMP REPLACEMENT The Safety Light uses a 6 3 volt 250mA fuse type lamp which has an average life of 50 hours If the Safety Light does not operate with a fresh alkaline battery replace the lamp To replace the lamp remove the alarm from trim ring by following the ALARM REMOVAL instructions at the beginning of this section Open the battery door and remove both batteries from the unit Grip the lamp holder with your thumb and finger see figure 10 and pull out the lamp holder assembly see figure 10A Slide the old lamp out of the lamp holder and replace it with a new lamp see figure 10B Reinstall the lamp holder It will snap easily into the base Put working batteries back in the alarm and remount the alarm on its mounting trim ring Replace with the correct lamp type Vanco FTB 6 available at most radio tv repair stores The lamp is also available from KIDDE Safety 1394 South Third Street Mebane NC 27302 Send 1 50 check or money order and request a i12080 replacement lamp FIGURE 10 FIGURE 10A FIGURE 10B CAUTION USE ONLY LAMP SPECIFIED USE OF A DIFFERENT LAMP MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE SMOKE ALARM OR THE SAFETY LIGHT OPERATION CLEANING YOUR ALARM YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR To clean your alarm remove it from the mounting bracket as outlined in the beginning of this section You can clean the interior o
5. of date of purchase postage and return postage prepaid to Warranty Service Department KIDDE Safety 1016 Corporate Park Dr Mebane NC 27302 This warranty shall not apply to the smoke 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 AC or DC electrical power THE LIABILITY OF KIDDE SAFETY OR ANY OF ITS PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY CORPORA TIONS ARISING FROM THE SALE OF THIS SMOKE ALARM OR UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE COST OF REPLACE MENT OF SMOKE ALARM AND IN NO CASE SHALL KIDDE SAFETY OR ANY OF ITS PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FAILURE OF THE SMOKE ALARM OR FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE COMPANY S NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT Since some states do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages the above limitations 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 Also KIDDE Safety makes no warranty express or implied written or oral including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to the battery The above warranty may not be a
6. the fuse or circuit breaker supplying power to the alarm circuit Verify that the green LED is on If the alarm still does not sound the alarm may have defective batteries on battery backup models or other failure DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm You could damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a structure fire Note When the alarm sounds the Safety Light on the model i12080 will also illuminate TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION Erratic or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective alarm and it should be returned for service see section 12 5 NUISANCE ALARMS Smoke alarms are designed to minimize nuisance alarms Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if the alarm is located close to the cooking area Large quantities of combustible particles are generat ed from spills or when broiling Using the fan on a range hood which vents to the outside non recirculating type will also help remove these combustible products from the kitchen These models are equipped with a Hush feature that is extremely useful in a kitchen area or other areas prone to nuisance alarms For more information refer to section 4 OPERATION AND TESTING If the alarm does sound check for fires first If a fire is discovered get out and call the fire department If no fire is pr
7. fires sooner than ionization alarms Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable For maximum protection Kidde recommends that both Ionization and Photoelectric alarms be installed A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type in good con dition and installed properly AC powered alarms without battery backup will not operate if the AC power has been cut off such as by an electrical fire or an open fuse Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the batteries 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 starting in chimneys walls on roofs on the other side of a closed door or on a different 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 ability to hear the smoke alarm For maximum protection a smoke alarm should be installed in each sleeping area on every level of a home Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing an early warning of a fire they are not a substitute for an insurance policy Home owners and renters should have adequate insurance to protect their lives and property 8 GOOD SAFETY HABITS DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every
8. ring To use the pin insert it into the hole in the side of the alarm after the alarm has been installed on the trim ring see figure 8 NOTE The tamper resist pin will have to be removed in order to change the batteries Use long nose pliers to pull the pin out of the hole It is now possible to remove the alarm from the trim ring After installation TEST your alarm by pressing and holding the test hush button for several seconds This should sound the alarm and activate the Safety Light 4 OPERATION AND TESTING OPERATION The smoke alarm is operating once AC power is applied fresh bat teries are installed and testing is complete When the smoke alarm ionization chamber senses products of combustion the horn will sound a loud 85db tem poral alarm until the sensing chamber is cleared of smoke particles SMART HUSHTM CONTROL The HUSH feature has the capability of temporarily desensitizing the alarm circuit for up to 8 minutes This feature is to be used only when a known alarm condition such as smoke from cooking activates the alarm The HUSH feature cannot be activated unless the smoke alarm is sound ing in the originating alarm mode The smoke alarm is desensitized by pushing the TEST HUSH button on the smoke alarm cover If the smoke is not too dense the alarm will silence immediately The red LED will illuminate for 1 5 sec onds every 8 seconds while in hush This indicates that the alarm is in a tem porarily de
9. AC Wire in Single and or Multiple Station up to 24 Devices Ionization Smoke Alarm with SMART HUSHTM Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms Models i12040 and i12080 have a 9 Volt Battery Back Up and the model i12080 has a battery powered safety light Thank you for purchasing this smoke alarm It is an important part of your family s home safety plan You can trust this product to provide the highest quality safety pro tection We know you expect nothing less when the lives of your family are at stake Kidde alarms and accessories CAN ONLY BE interconnected with other Kidde alarms and accessories as well as specified brands and models of interconnect compatible alarms Connection of Kidde products to a non specified manufacturer s interconnect system or connection with non specified equipment from another manufacturer into an existing Kidde system could result in nuisance alarming failure to alarm or dam age to one or all of the devices in the interconnect system Refer to the User s Guide supplied with each Kidde product for interconnect compatible models brands and devices Refer to the wiring instructions in section 3 for NFPA initiating device limits For models i12020 i12040 i12080 Manual P N 820 1183 Rev B 11 2006 i12020 i12040 i12080 For your convenience write down the following information If you call our Consumer Hotline these are the first questions you will be asked Smoke Alarm Model Number locat
10. ECT WIRING DIAGRAM WIRES ON ALARM HARNESS CONNECTED 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 BATTERY INSTALLATION models i12040 and i12080 only See MAINTENANCE section 6 for battery installation CAUTION IF THE BATTERY REMINDER FINGER S ARE NOT HELD DOWN IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT BY THE BATTERY THE BATTERY DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE THE AC QUICK CONNECTOR WILL NOT ATTACH TO THE ALARM AND THE ALARM WILL NOT ATTACH TO THE TRIM RING SEE SECTION 6 FIGURE 9 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION THIS UNIT IS SEALED THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER RED BLACK WHITE BLACK WHITE RED CONNECTOR CONNECTOR Kidde Relay Module SM120X First Alarm Additional Alarm Optional Accessory Additional Alarm 1 Remove the trim ring from the back of the alarm by holding the trim ring and twisting the alarm in the direction indicated by the OFF arrow on the alarm cover 2 After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in section 1 and wiring the AC QUICK CONNECT harness as described in the WIRING INSTRUC TIONS attach the trim ring to the electrical box see figure 5 3 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 elec trical box using the appropriate holes NOTE Use the cir
11. MATION 10 NFPA PROTECTION STANDARD 72 11 CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHAL REQUIRED INFORMATION 12 SERVICE AND WARRANTY 1 RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR ALARMS Locate the first alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms 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 chim neys for smoke and heat FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 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 horizon tally 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 For mobile home installation select locations carefully to avoid thermal barri ers that may form at the ceiling For more details see MOBILE HOME INSTAL LATION below When mounting an alarm on the ceiling locate it at a minimum of 4 10 cm from the side wall s
12. NYTHING Leave the red wire insulating cap in place to make certain that the red wire cannot contact any metal parts or the electrical box When alarms are interconnected all interconnected units must be powered from a single circuit A maximum of 24 Kidde devices may be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement The interconnect system should not exceed the NFPA intercon nect limit of 12 smoke alarms and or 18 alarms total smoke heat carbon monoxide etc With 18 alarms interconnected it is still possible to intercon nect up to a total of 6 remote signaling devices and or relay modules When mixing models which have battery backup i12040 i12060 i12080 1275 1276 1285 1296 PE120 PI2000 KN COSM IB RF SM ACDC HD135F KN COB IC KN COP IC with models without battery backup i1220 1235 KN COSM I 120X SM120X CO120X SL177i be advised that the mod els without battery backup will not respond during an AC power failure The maximum wire run distance between the first and last unit in an intercon nected system is 1000 feet Figure 4 illustrates interconnection wiring Improper connection 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 NOTE Use standard UL listed household wire as required by local codes avail able at all electrical supply stores and most hardware stores FIGURE 4 INTERCONN
13. ackup battery Carbon zinc alkaline and lithium batteries may be used A fresh battery should last for one year under normal operating conditions These models have a low missing bat tery monitor circuit which will cause the alarm to chirp approximately every 30 40 seconds for a minimum of seven 7 days when the battery gets low Replace the battery s when this condition occurs USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9 VOLT BATTERIES FOR SMOKE ALARM BAT TERY REPLACEMENT Carbon zinc type EVEREADY 1222 GOLD PEAK 1604P OR 1604S Alkaline type ENERGIZER 522 DURACELL MN1604 OR MX1604 GOLD PEAK 1604A PANASONIC 6AM6 6AM 6 6AM 6PI 6AM6X AND 6LR61 GA Lithium type ULTRALIFE U9VL J These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer FIGURE 9 The SAFETY LIGHT model i12080 only portion is powered by one 1 9V alka line battery Under normal standby conditions the battery should last at least one year and provide 15 minutes of pulsating light when the alarm is sounding NOTE WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED If the Safety Light appears dim during regular testing replace both batteries immediately USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9 VOLT BATTERIES FOR FOR SAFETY LIGHT BAT TERY REPLACEMENT ENERGIZER 522 DURACELL MN1604 MX1604 GOLD PEAK 1604A PANASONIC 6AM6 6AM 6 6AM 6PI 6AM6X AND 6LR61 GA WARNING BE SURE TO FOLLOW BATTERY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PRINTED ON THE INSIDE OF THE BATTERY DOOR AND USE ONLY THE BATTERIES SPECIFIED
14. cle square and octagon markings near each mounting hole in the trim ring to help you select the correct mounting holes see figure 5 4 Pull the AC QUICK CONNECTOR through the center hole in the trim 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 figure 5 5 Plug the AC QUICK CONNECTOR into the back of the alarm see figure 6 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 trim ring 6 If you have finished all the WIRING BATTERY INSTALLATION AND TRIM RING MOUNTING STEPS you can install the alarm on the trim ring Alignment marks are provided on the side of the alarm and on the trim ring see figure 7 7 Install the alarm on the trim ring with the indicating marks aligned and rotate the alarm in the direction of the ON arrow on the cover until the alarm snaps in place see figure 7 8 Turn on the AC power The green AC Power On Indicator should be lit when the alarm is operating from AC power FIGURE 5 SELECT CORRECT MOUNTING HOLES ON TRIM RING Rectangular Plaster Ring Circular Plaster Ring Octagonal Electrical Box TAMPER RESIST LOCKING PIN To make your smoke alarm tamper resistant a locking pin has been provided with your alarm Using this pin will help deter children and others from removing the alarm from trim
15. dard 72 provides the following information 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 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 nor mally 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 Associatio
16. ed on back of alarm Date Code located on back of alarm The National Fire Protection Association NFPA and the manufacturer recommend replacing this alarm ten years from the date code Date of Purchase Where Purchased Smoke Alarm User s Guide This alarm detects products of combustion using the ionization technique It contains 0 9 microcurie of Americium 241 a radioactive material see section 9 Distributed under U S NRC License No 32 23858 01E Manufactured in compli ance with U S NRC safety criteria in 10 CFR 32 27 The purchaser is exempt from any regulatory requirements Do not try to repair the smoke alarm yourself Refer to the instructions in section 12 for service WARNING WARNING ON MODELS WHICH CONTAIN BATTERIES THE BATTERY DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE UNLESS ALL THE REQUIRED BATTERIES ARE PRESENT DISCONNECTION OR LOSS OF POWER AC AND OR BATTERY BACKUP TO THE ALARM WILL RENDER THIS ALARM INOPERATIVE ELECTRICAL RATING 120 VAC 60HZ 80mA maximum per alarm maximum 80mA for originating unit with 24 devices interconnected IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION AND KEEP THIS MANUAL NEAR THE ALARM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL 1 RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS 2 LOCATIONS TO AVOID 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 OPERATION AND TESTING 5 NUISANCE ALARMS 6 MAINTENANCE 7 LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS 8 GOOD SAFETY HABITS 9 NRC INFOR
17. ee figure 1 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 see figure 1 Put smoke alarms at both ends of a bedroom hallway or large room if the hallway or room is more than 30 ft 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 NFPA 72 states Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 1 ft in 8 ft 3m in 2 4 m hor izontally shall be located on the high side of the room NFPA 72 states A row of detectors shall be spaced and located within 3 ft 0 9m of the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally see figure 3 MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be energy efficient Install smoke alarms as recommended above refer to RECOMMENDED LOCA TIONS and figures 1 and 2 In older mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present stan dards extreme 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 at a minimum of 4 10 cm and a maximum of 12 30 5 cm below the ceiling see figure 1
18. esent check to see if one of the reasons listed in section 2 may have caused the alarm 6 MAINTENANCE ALARM REMOVAL IF TAMPER RESIST PIN HAS BEEN USED REFER TO TAMPER RESIST LOCK ING PIN IN SECTION 3 FOR PIN REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS To replace the batteries or the lamp models i12040 and i12080 only remove the alarm from the trim ring by rotating the alarm in the direction of the OFF arrow on the cover see section 3 figure 7 To disconnect the AC power harness squeeze the locking arms on the sides of the Quick Connector while pulling the connector away from the bottom of the alarm see section 3 figure 6 BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL models i12040 and i12080 only To replace or install the batteries you must first remove the alarm from the trim ring by following the ALARM REMOVAL instructions at the beginning of this section After alarm has been removed you can open the battery door and install or replace the battery Battery installation instructions are provided on the inside of the battery door When installing the battery press the battery reminder finger down into the battery compartment and install the battery see figure 9 CAUTION IF THE BATTERY REMINDER FINGER s are NOT HELD DOWN IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT BY THE BATTERY THE BATTERY DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE THE AC QUICK CONNECTOR WILL NOT ATTACH TO THE ALARM AND THE ALARM WILL NOT ATTACH TO THE TRIM RING The i12040 and i12080 smoke alarms use a 9V b
19. f your alarm sensing chamber by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose and blowing or vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm The out side of the alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth After cleaning reinstall your alarm and test your alarm by using the Test Hush button If cleaning does not restore the alarm to normal operation the alarm should be replaced 7 LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS WARNING PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY NFPA 72 states Life safety from fire in residential occupancies is based primarily on early notification to occupants of the need to escape followed by the appropriate egress actions by those occupants Fire warning systems for dwelling units are capable of protecting about half of the occupants in poten tially fatal fires Victims 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 necessary Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of possible fires at a reasonable cost however alarms have sensing limitations Ionization sensing alarms may detect invisible fire particles associated with fast flaming fires sooner than photoelectric alarms Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visi ble fire particles associated with slow smoldering
20. 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 night 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
21. ltered 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 NC 27302
22. n s Standard 72 NFPA Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 NOTIFY YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND INSURANCE COMPANY OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM INSTALLATION 11 CAUTION 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 household as follows A smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping area in the vicinity of but outside of the bed rooms and heat or smoke detectors in the living rooms dining rooms bed rooms kitchens hallways attics furnace rooms closets utility and storage rooms basements and attached garages 12 SERVICE AND WARRANTY If after reviewing this manual you feel that your smoke alarm is defective in any way do not tamper with the unit Return it for servicing to KIDDE 1016 Corporate Park Dr Mebane NC 27302 1 800 880 6788 See Warranty for in warranty returns FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY KIDDE Safety warrants to the original purchaser that the enclosed smoke alarm but not the battery will be free from 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 smoke alarm or any part which we find to be defective in material workmanship or design free of charge to the customer upon sending the smoke alarm with proof
23. sensitized condition The smoke alarm will automatically reset after approximately 8 minutes and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present The HUSH feature can be used repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm Pushing the Test Hush button on the alarm will end the hush period FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 To remove AC connector squeeze locking arms and pull Alignment marks Tamper Resist Locking Pin Install Remove NOTE DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE HUSH CONTROL FEATURE AND SOUND A CONTINUOUS ALARM CAUTION BEFORE USING THE ALARM HUSH FEATURE IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND BE CERTAIN A SAFE CONDITION EXISTS SAFETY LIGHT The model i12080 has a Safety Light feature When the smoke alarm ionization chamber senses smoke the 85 db horn will sound and the Safety Light will illuminate until the sensing chamber is cleared of smoke parti cles NOTE THE SAFETY LIGHT IS NOT INTENDED TO SATISFY THE REQUIRE MENTS FOR APPROVED ILLUMINATION UNDER VARIOUS LOCAL CODES VERY THICK AND OR DENSE SMOKE MAY OBSCURE THE LIGHT LED INDICATORS This smoke alarm is equipped with red and green LED indica tors The green LED when illuminated indicates the presence of AC power The red LED located under the Test Hush button has four modes of operation Standby Condition The red LED will flash every 30 40 seconds to indicate that the smoke alarm is operating properly
24. 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 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 cleaning with flammable liquids such as gasoline 9 NRC INFORMATION Ionization type smoke alarms use a very small amount of a radioactive element in the sensing chamber to enable detection of visible and invisible combustion products The radioactive element is safely contained in the chamber and requires no adjustments or maintenance This smoke alarm meets or exceeds all government standards It is manufactured and distributed under license from the U S Nuclear Regulatory Commission 10 NFPA REQUIRED PROTECTION The National Fire Protection Association s Stan
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