Kidde 820-1356 Smoke Alarm User Manual
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1. sone Kidde oF Smoke Alarm User s Guide USTED Model KN SMFM I KN SMFM I a 120V AC Rechargeable Backup Battery Smart Hush Ne ATTENTION Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user s guide which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner Manual P N 820 1356 Rev A 11 07 What to do When the Alarm Sounds Smoke Alarm Procedure NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM Smoke alarms are designed to minimize false alarms Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm Combustion particles from cook ing may set off the alarm if it is located too close to the cook ing area Large quantities of combustion 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 combustion particles from the kitchen If the alarm sounds check for fires first If a fire is discovered follow these steps Become thoroughly familiar with these steps and review with all family members 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 Instea2. and located within 3 ft 0 9m of the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally see figure 2 2 Locations To Avoid In the garage Products of combustion are present when you start your automobile e Less than 4 10cm from the peak of an A frame type ceiling e In an area where the temperature may fall below 40 F or rise above 1002F such as garages and unfinished attics this should also include electrical boxes exposed to these environments e In dusty areas Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to alarm e In very humid areas Moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms e 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 e Kitchens Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms If a kitchen alarm is desired it should have an alarm silence feature or be a photo electric type e Near fluorescent lights Electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms 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 in a U L listed or recognized junction box The mounting bra
3. emergency You may not be able to reach your children It is important they know what to do e Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all sleep ing individuals 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 There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to pro tect 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 lonization type smoke alarms use a very small amount of a radioactive element in the sensing chamber to enable detection of visible and invisi ble 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 Standard 72 provides the fol lowing information Smoke Detection Where required by applicable laws codes or stan dards for the specified occupancy approved single and multiple station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows 1 In all sleeping rooms Exce
4. impaired such that they cannot escape even when warned early enough that escape should be possible For these people other strategies such as protec tion in place or assisted escape or rescue are necessary e Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of possible fires at a reasonable cost however alarms have sensing limitations 7 Limitations of Smoke Alarms lonization sensing alarms may detect invisible fire particles associated with fast flaming fires sooner than photoelectric alarms Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible fire particles associated with slow smoldering fires sooner than ionization alarms Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable For maximum protection Kidde recommends that both lonization and Photoelectric alarms be installed A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type in good condition 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 e Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the batteries and the alarm circuits are in good operating condition e Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the alarm Therefore smoke alarms may not sense fires starting in chim neys walls on roofs on the other side of a closed door or on a differ ent floor e If the alarm is located outside the bedro
5. THE LIABILITY OF KIDDE OR ANY OF ITS PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY CORPO RATIONS 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 REPLACEMENT OF SMOKE ALARM AND IN NO CASE SHALL KIDDE OR ANY OF ITS PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY CORPORA TIONS 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 conse quential 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 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 NC 27302
6. 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 After completing its test cycle the Green LED will be off for approximate ly 30 seconds while the unit completes its self test If no alarm sounds check 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 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 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 quanti ties of combustible particles are generated from spills or when broiling Using the fan on a range hood which vents to the outside non recircu lating type will also help remove these combustible products from the kitchen This model is equipped with a Hush feature that is extre
7. YTHING Leave the red wire insulating cap in place to make certain that the red wire does not come into contact with any metal parts or the electrical box MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION This unit is sealed The cover is not removable 1 After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in sec tion 1 install a compatible electrical box 2 Connect the AC QUICK CONNECT harness as described in the WIRING INSTRUCTIONS and attach the included mounting bracket to the electrical box using the included hardware in the appropriate mounting holes see figure 5 Be sure the foam seal on the mounting bracket completely covers the electrical box cut out hole and makes complete contact with the ceiling wall surface The mounting bracket is keyed so that Mounting Holesfor3 1 2 spacing round ceiling boxes Mounting Holes for 2 gang electrical boxes 3 Installation Instructions the alarm fits in one orientation only Pull the AC QUICK CONNEC TOR through the center hole in the mounting bracket WARNING DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE BRACKET SCREWS ENSURE THE MOUNTING BRACKET IS NOT DEFORMED OR STRESSED ONCE IT IS INSTALLED USE ONLY MOUNTING HARD WARE PROVIDED USE OF ANY OTHER MOUNTING HARDWARE MAY CAUSE THE UNIT TO NOT ATTACH CORRECTLY POSSIBLY EFFECTING ITS PERFORMANCE 3 After you have finished wiring the Quick Connect harness and attach ing the mounting bracket install the alarm on the bracket Insure the alarm is
8. aximum of 18 Kidde devices may be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement The interconnect system should not exceed the NFPA interconnect limit of 12 smoke alarms or 18 alarms 12 smoke and 6 other heat carbon monoxide or similar alarms e When mixing models which have battery backup 112040 i12060 i12080 1275 1276 1285 1296 PE120 PI2000 KN COSM IB KN SM FM I RF SM ACDC HD135F KN COB IC KN COP IC with models without battery backup i1220 1235 KN COSM I 120X SM 120X C0120X SL177i be advised that the models without battery backup will not respond during an AC power failure 3 Installation Instructions The maximum wire run distance between the first and last unit in an interconnected system is 1000 feet e Figure 4 illustrates interconnection wiring Improper connection will result in damage to the alarm failure to operate or a shock hazard Kidde Relay Module stai20x Optional Accessory 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 e Make certain alarms are wired to a continuous non switched power line NOTE Use standard UL listed household wire as required by local codes available at all electrical supply stores and most hardware stores For alarms that are used as a single station DO NOT CONNECT THE RED WIRE TO AN
9. cket is equipped to accommodate a 3 5 inch hole spacing on a round electrical box and a double gang rectangular electrical enclosure 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 This unit consumes four cubic inches of interior space of the junction box volume This figure should be used when calculating junction box volume 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 Quick Connect Harness CAUTION Turn off the main power circuit before wiring the alarm When alarms are interconnected all interconnected units must be powered from a single circuit A m
10. d 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 air is smoky stay close to the floor 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 AC Wire in Single and or Multiple Station lonization Smoke Alarm with SMART HUSH Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms Model K SMFM I has a Rechargeable Backup Battery That Does Not Need To Be Replaced for the Life of The Alarm 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 pro vide the highest quality safety protection 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 mod els of interconnect compatible alarms Connection of Kidde prod ucts to a non specified manufacturer s interconnect system or con nection with non specified equipment from another manufacturer into an existing Kidde system could result in nuisance alarming fail ure to alarm or damage to one or all of the device
11. llows A smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping area in the vicinity of but outside of the bedrooms and heat or smoke alarms in the living rooms dining rooms bedrooms 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 Drive Mebane NC 27302 1 800 880 6788 See Warranty for in warranty returns TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Kidde warrants to the original purchaser that the enclosed smoke 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 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 of date of purchase postage and return postage prepaid to Warranty Service Department Kidde 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 oper ate due to improper maintenance or inadequate AC or DC electrical power This page intentionally left blank
12. losed The closed door may prevent an alarm not located in that room from waking the sleeper Smoke heat and combustion prod ucts 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 pre ferred in ordinary residential construc tion When mounting an alarm on the ceil ing locate it at a minimum of 4 10 cm from the side wall see 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 fig ure 1 CEILING BesT NEVER here NEVER ACCEPTABLE gt HERE ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA smoke Alarms for Minit O Smoke Alarms for Addi A oriz oke ith Hush Control or Photoelectric Type MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN FIGURE 3 1 Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms 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 e 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 horizontally shall be locat ed on the high side of the room NFPA 72 states A row of detectors shall be spaced
13. mely useful in a kitchen area or other areas prone to nuisance alarms For more infor mation 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 present check to see if one of the reasons listed in section 2 may have caused the alarm 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 of 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 outside 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 oper ation the alarm should be replaced 6 End Of Life Approximately ten years after the alarm is first powered up it will enter error mode as indicated by the unit chirping and the red LED flashing every 30 seconds When the alarm reaches the end of its useful life it will discharge its battery so that it can be safely disposed of properly When the AC power is removed the unit will be shut off Alarm Removal Before removing disconnect AC power to the alarm To remove the alarm from the mounting bracket rotate it counter clockwise and gentl
14. om 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 a fire extinguisher on every level of the home and in the kitchen basement and garage Know how to use a fire extin guisher prior to an emergency e 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 every one what to do in case of fire 8 Good Safety Habits Determine a place outside your home where you all can meet if a fire occurs e Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train them to leave your home when they hear it e 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 occupants to test your plan before an
15. ow smoldering fires sooner than ionization alarms Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable For maximum protection Kidde recommends that both lonization and Photoelectric alarms be installed LOSS OF POWER AC AND BATTERY BACKUP TO THE ALARM WILL RENDER THIS ALARM INOPERATIVE ELECTRICAL RATING 120 VAC 60HZ 30mA maximum per alarm maximum 30mA for originating unit with 18 devices interconnected Contents of This User s Guide Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms Locations to avoid Installation Instructions Operation and testing Nuisance Alarms Maintenance Limitations of Smoke Alarms Good Safety Habits pen anpwn pe NRC Information 10 NFPA Protection Standard 72 11 California State Fire Marshal Required Information 12 Service and Warranty 1 Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms e 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 addi tional alarms in each sleeping area Locate additional alarms to monitor any stairway as stairways act like chimneys for smoke and heat e Locate at least one alarm on every floor level e Locate an alarm in every bedroom e 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 c
16. owered by battery backup only Alarm Condition When the alarm senses products of combustion and goes into alarm the red LED will flash with the sounder and the green LED will flash once per second The flashing red LED and pulsating alarm will continue until the air is cleared WHEN UNITS ARE INTERCONNECT ED only the green 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 green LED s will remain constat to indicate AC power or flash once every 30 seconds when on battery backup Alarm Memory This smoke alarm is equipped with an alarm memory which provides a visual indication of when an alarm has been activated The green LED will flash once every 16 seconds to indicate the memory condition AC powered and battery backup The memory will remain activated until the button is pressed causing the alarm to rapidly beep 3 times and reset the alarm memory function In an interconnected installa tion only the memory of the originating alarm will be activated If the bat tery power is low due to insufficient charge this feature is over ridden and the green LED will function to indicate either AC power is present or Battery backup operation Hush mode The green LED will blink every 3 seconds indicating the smoke alarm is in the Hush mode 4 Operation and Testing Testing Test by pushing the Test Hush button on the cover
17. properly aligned to prevent breaking the keying feature off of the mounting bracket 5 Install the alarm on the mounting bracket by rotating the alarm in a clock wise direction until the alarm stops 6 Turn on the AC power The green AC Power On Indicator should be lit within 30 seconds of when the alarm is operating from AC power NOTE LOW BATTERY WARNING IS DISABLED FOR 24 HOURS AFTER ALARM IS FIRST POWERED ON TO ALLOW THE BAT TERY TIME TO CHARGE 4 Operation and Testing OPERATION The smoke alarm is operating once AC power is applied 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 The backup battery is activated as soon as AC power is supplied and will remain active until the alarm reaches the end if its useful life or is manu ally deactivated To permanently deactivate the battery for return or disposal purposes prior to it reaching end of life turn off AC power remove the alarm from the mounting bracket disconnect the AC wires puncture the label on the back of the unit and press the small switch using a pen or other thin tool The alarm will rapidly beep 10 times indicating that it has been deactivated DO NOT USE ALARM IF LABEL HAS BEEN PUNCTURED SMART HUSH CONTROL The HUSH feature has the capability of temporarily desensitizing the alarm circuit fo
18. ption Smoke alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms in exist ing 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 pro tection 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 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 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 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 fo
19. r up to 8 minutes This fea ture is to be used only when a known alarm condition such as smoke 4 Operation and Testing from cooking activates the alarm The HUSH feature cannot be activat ed unless the smoke alarm is sounding 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 green LED will blink once every 3 seconds while in hush This indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily desensitized condition The smoke alarm will automatically reset after approximately 8 minutes and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still pres ent The HUSH feature can be used repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm Pushing the Test Hush but ton on the alarm will end the hush period NOTE DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE HUSH CONTROL FEA TURE 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 LED INDICATORS This smoke alarm is equipped with red and green LED indicators The green LED when illuminated indicates the presence of AC or battery backup power The red LED operates in unison with the sounder during alarm and error mode conditions Standby Condition The green LED will be lit continuously if AC power is present or flash every 30 seconds if p
20. s in the intercon nect 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 Important Warning Statements LOSS OF POWER AC AND BATTERY BACKUP TO THE ALARM WILL RENDER THIS ALARM INOPERATIVE IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION AND KEEP THIS MANUAL NEAR THE ALARM FOR FUTURE REF ERENCE THIS SMOKE ALARM REQUIRES A CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF ELEC TRICAL POWER IT WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT POWER MODELS WITHOUT BATTERY BACKUP WILL NOT OPERATE DURING POWER FAILURE Product Specifications This alarm detects products of combustion using the ionization technique It contains 0 9 microcurie of Americium 241 a radioac tive material see section 9 Distributed under U S NRC License No 32 23858 01E Manufactured in compliance with U S NRC safety criteria in 10 CFR 32 27 The purchaser is exempt from any regula tory requirements Do not try to repair the smoke alarm yourself Refer to the instructions in section 12 for service Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of possible fires at a reasonable cost however alarms have sensing limitations lonization sensing alarms may detect invisible fire particles associated with fast flaming fires sooner than photoelectric alarms Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible fire particles associated with sl
21. y pull it down to expose the AC quick connect harness Simply pull the two halves of the connector apart to disconnect the alarm from AC power The alarm will continue to operate on battery backup for at least 1 week when the battery is fully charged and has not been exposed to high or low ambient conditions for extended periods through out the life of the product Disabling The Alarm If the alarm is to be disposed of prior to it reaching its end of life the label on the back of the unit should be pierced in the indicated location and the switch pressed to render the unit safe for disposal When doing so the alarm will produce 10 short beeps then shut off WARNING ONCE THE LABEL ON THE BACK OF THE ALARM HAS BEEN PIERCED THE INTEGRITY OF THE ALARM HAS BEEN COM PROMISED AND IT SHOULD NO LONGER BE USED DO NOT RE INSTALL THE ALARM ONCE IT HAS BEEN DISABLED OR REACHED IT END OF LIFE THIS ACTION WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND RESOLVE KIDDE OF ANY OBLIGATION 7 Limitations of Smoke Alarms WARNING PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY e NFPA 72 states Life safety from fire in residential occupancies is based primarily on early notification to occupants of the need to escape fol lowed by the appropriate egress actions by those occupants Fire warn ing systems for dwelling units are capable of protecting about half of the occupants in potentially fatal fires Victims are often intimate with the fire too old or young or physically or mentally
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