Kidde 1276CA Smoke Alarm User Manual
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1. 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 following information Smoke alarms shall be installed outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bed rooms and on each additional story of the family living unit including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics In new construction a smoke alarm also shall be installed in each sleeping room 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 additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection The additional areas include the base ment 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 DEPARTMENT2. Consumer Hotline at 1 800 880 6788 or contact us at our website at www KiddeUS com Kidde 1394 South Third Street Mebane NC 27302 1276 7201 00
3. THE BACK OF THE ALARM AND USE ONLY THE BATTERIES SPECIFIED USE OF DIFFERENT BATTER IES MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE SMOKE 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 verify the green LED is on and test your alarm by using the test button If cleaning does not restore the alarm to normal operation the alarm should be replaced PRESS OPEN INSERT 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 potentially 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 a
4. degrees When wall mounting make sure the battery box is at the bottom of the unit see Figure 1A 6 Pull the Battery Pull Tab yellow tab protruding from the unit completely out of the unit This will automatically connect the battery 7 Test the unit to ensure proper operation by pressing the Test Button All interconnected battery backed up alarms should respond CAUTION Due to the loudness 85 decibels of the alarm always stand an arms length away from the unit when testing 8 Turn on the AC power The green Power On Indicator should be lit when the alarm is operating from AC power Confirm unit operation by pressing the test button Tamper Resist Features Smoke Alarm Tamper Resist Feature This alarm has a tamper resist feature which prevents someone from removing the unit from the trim plate When used in conjunction with the Battery Carrier Tamper Resist Feature it can be very effective in preventing smoke alarm tampering and battery removal Activate the smoke alarm tamper resist feature by breaking off the four posts in the square holes in the trim ring see Figure 4 A When the posts are broken off the tamper resist tab on the base is allowed to engage the mounting bracket Rotate the alarm onto the mounting bracket until you hear the tamper resist tab snap into place locking the alarm on the mounting bracket Using the tamper resist feature will deter children and others from removing the alarm from the bracket NOT
5. 32 23858 01E Manufactured in compliance with U S NRC safety criteria in 10 CFR 32 27 The pur chaser is exempt from any regulatory requirements WARNING REMOVAL OF THE SMOKE ALARM BATTERY AND DISCONNECTING OR LOSS OF A C POWER WILL RENDER THE SMOKE 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 INFORMATION 10 NFPA PROTECTION STANDARD 72 11 CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHAL REQUIRED INFORMATION 12 SERVICE AND WARRANTY This smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of radioactive element in the ionization chamber see Section 9 Do not try to repair the smoke alarm yourself Refer to the instructions in Section 12 for service 1 RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR ALARMS Locate the first alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms Try to protect 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 protect any stairway as stairways act like chim
6. 8 feet 3m in 2 4 m horizontally 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 ceil ing measured horizontally see diagram C MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION Mobile homes built in the past five to seven years have been designed to be energy efficient Install smoke alarms as recommended above refer to RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS and Diagram A In mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present standards 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 Diagram A 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 bedrooms For additional protection see SINGLE FLOOR PLAN in Diagram B DIAGRAM A 0 9 m 3 0 9 m 3 102 mm 4 DIAGRAM C SmokeAlarmsforMinimumProtection Smoke AlarmsforAdditionalProtection IonizationTypeSmokeAlarmswith Hush ControlorPhotoelectricT
7. A C Wire in Single and or Multiple Station 24 Devices Ionization Smoke Alarm with 9 Volt Battery Back Up and HUSH Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms 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 protection We know you expect nothing less when the lives of your family are at stake This alarm is interconnect compatible with the following alarms and accessories Smoke alarms 1235 1275 1276 1285 PE120 PI2000 KN COSM IB Heat alarm HD135F CO alarms KN COB IC KN COP IC Relay modules 120X SM120X CO120X Strobe Light SL177I See User s Guides for specific application information 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 located 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 For models 1276 Manual P N 820 0394 Rev A LISTED 1276 This product is designed to detect products of combustion using the ionization technique It contains 0 9 microcurie of Americium 241 a radioactive material Distributed under U S NRC License No
8. AND INSURANCE COMPANY OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM INSTALLATION FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY KIDDE Safety warrants to the original purchaser that the enclosed smoke alarm but not the bat tery will be free from defects in material and workmanship or design under normal use and serv ice 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 of date of purchase postage and return postage prepaid to Warranty Service Department KIDDE Safety 1394 South Third St 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 inade quate A C or D C electrical power THE LIABILITY OF KIDDE SAFETY OR ANY OF ITS PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS 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 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 WARRAN TY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY
9. E To remove the alarm when the tamper resist tab is engaged press down on the tamper resist tab and rotate the alarm off the bracket see Figure 4 B When mounting in a hallway the A line should be parallel with the hallway FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4B When wall mounting the A line should be horizontal Alignment Marks Install Remove A A A Locations of Posts A FIGURE 4A Battery Carrier Tamper Resist Feature This alarm has a battery carrier tamper resist feature which prevents the battery carrier from being opened This feature is effective in preventing the removal of the battery from this device which will render the unit inoperable during the loss of AC power To activate the battery carrier tamper resist feature remove the unit from the trim plate disconnect the AC quick connector and locate the small cut out in the middle of the product label on the back of the unit With a small screwdriver or similar tool slide the switch towards the top of the label see Figure 5 The tamper resist feature is now active and the battery carrier can not be opened until the tamper resist feature is deactivated NOTE Before activating the battery carrier tamper resist feature make sure a fresh battery is installed in the unit and that the battery carrier is properly closed If the battery carrier tamper resist feature is activated while the battery carrier is open the battery carrier will not cl
10. RUCTIONS CAUTION THIS UNIT IS SEALED THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE CAUTION WHEN WALL MOUNTING UNIT MUST BE MOUNTED SO THAT BATTERY BOX FACES DOWN SEE FIGURE 1A 1 Remove the trim ring from the back of the alarm by holding the trim ring and twisting the alarm counter clockwise 2 After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in Section 1 and wiring the AC Quick Connector as described in the WIRING INSTRUCTIONS attach the trim ring to the electrical box see Figure 2 To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway or wall the A line on the mounting bracket must be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounted or horizontal when wall mounted 3 Pull the AC QUICK CONNECTOR through the center hole in the mounting bracket and secure the bracket making sure that the mounting screws are positioned in the small ends of the keyholes before tightening the screws Optional Accessory KIDDE Relay Module Model SM120X FIGURE 1A 4 Plug the AC QUICK CONNECTOR into the back of the alarm see Figure 3 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 mounting bracket 5 Install the alarm on the mounting bracket and rotate the alarm clockwise until the alarm ratchets into place this ratcheting function allows for aesthetic alignment NOTE The alarm will mount to the bracket in 4 positions every 90
11. 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 exclu sions 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 mer chantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to the battery The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both parties hereto 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 bedrooms and heat or smoke detectors 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 1394 South Third St Mebane NC 27302 1 800 880 6788 See Warranty for in warranty returns QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION Call our
12. codes having jurisdiction in your area The appropriate power source is 120 Volt A C Single Phase supplied from a non switchable circuit which is not protected by a ground fault interrupter The alarm should not be operated on power derived from a square wave or modified square wave inverter These power sources produce high peak voltages that will damage the alarm WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR A C 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 ANYTHING Leave the red wire insulating cap in place to make certain that the red wire cannot contact any metal parts or the elec trical 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 interconnect limit of 12 smoke alarms and or 18 alarms total smoke heat carbon monoxide etc With 18 alarms interconnected it is still possible to interconnect up to a total of 6 remote signaling devices and or relay modules Caution Kidde alarms and accessories CAN ONLY BE interconnected with other Kidde alarms and accessories Connection of these devices to another manufactures interconnect system or con nection with equipment from another manufacturer into an existing Kidde system c
13. dition The memory will remain activated until it is reset by pushing the test button In an interconnected installation only the memory of the originating alarm will be activated TESTING Test by pushing the test button on the cover and hold it down for a minimum of 2 seconds This will sound the alarm if all the electronic circuitry horn and battery are working If no alarm sounds check the fuse or circuit breaker supplying power to the alarm circuit If the alarm still does not sound the unit has 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 quantities of combustible particles are generated 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 Model 1276 has a HUSH button that is extremely useful in a kitchen area or other area
14. ll lock into the closed position A missing or improperly installed battery will prevent the battery carrier from closing and result in improper alarm operation This smoke alarm uses a 9V carbon zinc battery alkaline and lithium batteries may also be used A fresh battery should last for one year under normal operating conditions This alarm has a low missing battery 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 when this condition occurs NOTE Low missing battery monitor circuit WILL cause the unit to chirp while replacing the battery This function will cease once the new battery has been installed To avoid this chirp the unit can be removed from the base and disconnected from the AC power when replacing the battery but it is not necessary USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9 VOLT BATTERIES FOR SMOKE ALARM REPLACEMENT Carbon zinc type EVEREADY 216 OR 1222 GOLD PEAK 1604P OR 1604S Alkaline type EVEREADY 522 DURACELL MN1604 OR MX1604 GOLD PEAK 1604A Lithium type ULTRALIFE U9VL NOTE REGULAR TESTING IS RECOMMENDED NOTE IF AFTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT THE ALARM CONTINUES TO CHIRP PUSH THE TEST BUTTON THE HUSH FEATURE MAY HAVE BEEN ACTIVATED ACCIDENTLY WHILE CHANGING THE BATTERY AND PUSHING THE TEST BUTTON WILL END THE HUSH CYCLE WARNING BE SURE TO FOLLOW BATTERY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PRINTED ON
15. neys for smoke and heat 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 the alarm from waking the sleeper Smoke heat and combustion products 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 preferred in ordinary residential construction For mobile home installation select locations carefully to avoid thermal barriers that may form at the ceiling For more details see MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION below When mounting an alarm on the ceiling locate it at a minimum of 4 10 cm from the side wall see Diagram A When mounting the alarm on the wall use an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a mini mum of 4 10 cm and a maximum of 12 30 5 cm below the ceiling see Diagram A Put smoke alarms at both ends of a bedroom hallway or large room if the hallway or room is more than 30 feet 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 foot in
16. ng 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 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 Further information on fire safety can be obtained in a pamphlet titled IN A FIRE SECONDS COUNT published by the NFPA Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 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
17. ose and the unit will be inoperable during the loss of AC power To deactivate the battery carrier tamper resist in order to change the smoke alarm battery remove the unit from the trim plate see Smoke Alarm Tamper Resist Feature if activated disconnect the AC quick connector and locate the small cut out in the middle of the product label Using a screwdriver or similar tool slide the switch towards the bottom of the product label The battery carri er can now be opened and the battery changed 4 OPERATION AND TESTING OPERATION The smoke alarm is operating once A C power is applied fresh batteries are installed and testing is complete When the smoke alarm ionization chamber senses products of combustion the horn will sound a loud 85db temporal alarm until the sensing chamber is cleared of smoke parti cles HUSH CONTROL The HUSH feature has the capability of temporarily desensitizing the alarm circuit for approximately 7 minutes This feature is to be used only when a known alarm condition such as smoke from cooking activates the alarm The smoke alarm is desensitized by pushing the HUSH button on the smoke alarm cover If the smoke is not too dense the alarm will silence immediately and chirp every 30 40 seconds for approximately 7 minutes This indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily desensitized condition The smoke alarm will automatically reset after approximately 7 min utes and sound the alarm if pa
18. ould result in nuisance alarming failure to alarm or damage to one or all of the devices in the interconnect sys tem When mixing models which have battery backup with models without battery backup be advised that the models without battery backup will not respond during an AC power failure For more information about compatible interconnect units and their functionality in an interconnect system visit our web site at www KiddeUS com The maximum wire run distance between the first and last unit in an interconnected system is 1000 feet Figure 1 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 18 gauge or larger as required by local codes available at all electrical supply stores and most hardware stores FIGURE 1 INTERCONNECT WIRING DIAGRAM WIRES ON ALARM HARNESS CONNECTED TO Black Hot Side of A C Line White Neutral Side of A C Line Red Interconnect Lines Red Wires of Other Units in the Multiple Station Set up BATTERY INSTALLATION See MAINTENANCE Section 6 for battery installation CAUTION THIS UNIT WILL NOT FUNCTION WITHOUT A PROPERLY INSTALLED BATTERY AND IS EQUIPPED WITH A BATTERY LOCKOUT FEATURE WHICH PREVENTS THE BATTERY CARRIER FROM CLOSING IF A BATTERY IS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY MOUNTING INST
19. re necessary Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of possible fires at a reasonable cost how ever alarms have sensing limitations Ionization type alarms offer a broad range of fire sensing capabil ities but are better at detecting fast flaming fires than slow smoldering fires Photoelectric alarms sense smoldering fires better than flaming fires Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpre dictable Neither type of alarm photoelectric or ionization is always best and a given alarm may not always provide warning of a fire A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type in good condition and installed properly A C powered alarms without battery backup will not operate if the A C 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 dif ferent 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 pro tection a smoke alarm should be installed in each sleeping area on ever
20. rticles 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 button on the alarm will end the hush period NOTE DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE HUSH CONTROL FEATURE AND SOUND A CON TINUOUS 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 red LED has two modes of operation Standby Condition The red LED will flash every 30 40 seconds to indicate that the smoke alarm is operating properly Alarm Condition When the alarm senses products of combustion and goes into alarm the red LED will flash rapidly one flash per second The rapid flashing LED and pulsating alarm will continue until the air is cleared FIGURE 5 WHEN UNITS ARE INTERCONNECTED only the red LED of the alarm which senses the smoke or is being tested the originating unit will flash rapidly All other units in the interconnect system will sound an alarm but their red LED s will NOT flash rapidly The green LED has two modes of operation Standby Condition The green LED will be steady on indicating the presence of AC power Alarm Condition This smoke alarm is equipped with an alarm memory which provides a visual indication when an alarm has been activated A flashing green LED indicates the memory con
21. s prone to nui sance 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 present check to see if one of the reasons listed in Section 2 may have caused the alarm 6 MAINTENANCE ALARM REMOVAL IF SMOKE ALARM TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED REFER TO SMOKE ALARM TAMPER RESIST FEATURE IN SECTION 3 FOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS To remove the alarm from the trim ring rotate the alarm counter clockwise in the direction of the OFF arrow on the cover To disconnect the A C 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 3 BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL Note If battery carrier tamper resist feature has been activated it will need to be deactivate in order to change the battery Refer to section 3 Battery Carrier Tamper Resist Feature for instructions To replace or install the batteries press down on the battery carrier and then release to allow the carrier to pop open The battery can then be pulled out of the carrier When installing a new battery into the carrier make sure the battery terminals are exposed and that the polarity matches the markings printed on the battery carrier Completely press the battery carrier down into the alarm and release the battery carrier wi
22. y level of a home Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing an early warning of a fire they are not a sub stitute 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 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 occupants to test your plan before an emergency You may not be able to reach your chil dren It is important they know what to do 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 getti
23. ype DIAGRAM B Not in this area Anywhere in this area WARNING TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARM OPERATION AFTER R V 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 automobile 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 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 bath room containing a tub or shower forced air 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 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 must conform to article 760 of the U S National Electrical Code NFPA 72 and or any other
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