Kidde 900-CUAR-VCA User manual

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User Guide
Combination Photoelectric
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm
with Hardwire Interconnect & Voice
Model 900-CUAR-VCA
120V HARDWIRE INTERCONNECT
AA BATTERY BACKUP
AC POWER REQUIRED
SELFTESTING SEE SECTION 10
VOICE MESSAGE SYSTEM
COMBINATION ALARM
P/N: 900-7208-00 Rev. A

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Thank You for Purchasing this Kidde Alarm
Hardwired for 120V AC, this model includes two replaceable AA backup batteries. It also contains a voice
message system and HUSHTM to temporarily silence nuisance alarms, and “self-testing” features (see section
10).
Teach children how to respond to the alarm and that they should never play with the unit. This alarm is a
multi-criteria device designed to detect both smoke and carbon monoxide from any source of combustion in a
residential environment. It is not designed for use in a recreational vehicle (RV) or boat.
NOTE: Please thoroughly read this user guide and save the document for future reference and to pass on to
any subsequent owner. Images are representative only. Actual product may vary slightly.
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (CAN/ULC), The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the
manufacturer recommend replacing this alarm ten years from the date code on back of alarm.
Date Code (on back): ___________________
Date of Purchase: ___________________
Where Purchased: ___________________
Date to Replace: ___________________
Product Support: 1-800-880-6788
Please write down the below information
and have this at hand when you call.

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Contents
1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . 5
3. Other Alarm Visual And Audible Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4. Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5. Introduction, Product Features And Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6. Limitations Of Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7. Recommended Locations For Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Alarms . . . . . . 11
8. Locations To Avoid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
9. Wiring / Installation / Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
10. Operation And Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
11. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
12. Battery Back Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
13. General Carbon Monoxide (CO) Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
14. Cleaning Your Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
15. Good Safety Habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
16. Service And Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds
The smoke alarm pattern is three long beeps with voice “Fire! Feu!,” a 1.5 second pause, and three long beeps re-
peating. The red LED blinks in time with the alarm pattern only on the alarm(s) that detected the hazard (initiating
alarm). The smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke and carbon monoxide are present.
•Alert small children in the home as well as anyone else that might have difficulty recognizing the
importance of the alarm sounding or that might have difficulty leaving the area without help.
•Plan two ways out! Leave immediately by your escape plan. Don’t waste time getting dressed or picking up
valuables.
•While 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.
•If the escape route requires you to go through smoke, stay close to the floor where the air is cleaner.
Crawl if necessary, and 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 or 911 from your cell phone outside, or from your neighbour’s home-not from
yours!
•Don’t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is all right to do so.
NOTE: See Section RECOGNIZING NUISANCE ALARMS, for nuisance alarm situations.

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2. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds
The carbon monoxide (CO) alarm pattern is four quick beeps with voice “Warning! Carbon monoxide.
Monoxyde de carbone!” repeating every 5 seconds. The red LED blinks in time with the alarm pattern.
On DC power, after 4 minutes in CO alarm the alarm pattern will only occur every 60s.
WARNING: ACTUATION OF THIS DEVICE INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF CARBON MONOXIDE
CO WHICH CAN KILL YOU. IF ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS:
1 IMMEDIATELY MOVE TO FRESH AIR  OUTDOORS OR BY AN OPEN DOOR/WINDOW. DO A HEAD
COUNT TO CHECK THAT ALL PERSONS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR. DO NOT REENTER THE PREMISES
OR MOVE AWAY FROM THE OPEN DOOR/WINDOW UNTIL THE EMERGENCY SERVICES
RESPONDERS HAVE ARRIVED, THE PREMISES HAVE BEEN AIRED OUT, AND YOUR ALARM
REMAINS IN ITS NORMAL CONDITION.
2 CALL YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICE FIRE DEPARTMENT OR 911
NEVER RESTART THE SOURCE OF A CO PROBLEM UNTIL IT HAS BEEN CORRECTED. NEVER
IGNORE THE ACTIVATION OF THE ALARM!
NOTE: See Section RECOGNIZING NUISANCE ALARMS, for nuisance alarm situations.
PHONE NUMBER

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3. Other Alarm Visual And Audible Indicators
Operational Mode Visual Indications Audible Indications Action/Note
Normal (standby) AC power: Green LED on
continuously.
DC power: Green LED blinks
approx every 60 sec.
Test (button press when
no alarm condition is
present)
(Note: Test is very loud,
stand a few feet away.)
Red LED blinks in time with
alarm pattern.
• Single beep.
• 3 long beeps, voice “Fire! Feu!,”
3 long beeps, 4 quick beeps, voice
“Warning! Carbon monoxide,
Monoxyde de carbone!”
4 quick beeps.
Perform button press once a week to
verify proper alarm operation.
Smoke or CO Alarm
Memory (unit has
experienced a smoke or
CO alarm event, or has
detected 100ppm CO or
greater.)
Smoke: Red LED blinks
every 15 sec.
CO: 2 red LED blinks
every 15 sec.
After button push, voice “Caution,
carbon monoxide previously detected.
Attention, niveau de monoxyde de
carbone précédemment détecté.”
(If CO was detected.
No voice for smoke alarm memory)
NOTE: Alarm memory is only retained
for 24 hrs.
Push button to clear Alarm Memory.
Smoke Alarm HushTM
Mode
Red LED blinks every 2 sec. After button push, voice “Hush mode
activated, Mode hush activé.” Smoke
alarm pattern stops. (If there is too
much smoke to allow HushTM, smoke
alarm pattern continues.) Voice “Hush
mode cancelled, Mode hush annulé”
if button pushed again during HushTM.
This feature is to be used only when
a known alarm condition, such as
smoke from cooking, activates the
alarm.
Push button during HushTM to clear
HushTM and perform a test.
CO Alarm Reset None After button push: CO alarm pattern
stops.
Unit is conrming if CO is present or
if it experienced a nuisance situation.
Re-alarm means danger. Move to fresh
air and call 911.
Initiating Alarm
(multiple alarms in an
interconnected system)
Red LED blinks in time with
alarm pattern indicating that this
is the unit initiating the alarm
in an interconnected, multiple
alarm, system.
NOTE: It is possible for more than
one unit to detect a hazard and
become an initiating alarm unit
(Red LED blinking).
Unit in either Smoke or CO alarm
mode.

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4. Troubleshooting Guide
3. Other Alarm Visual And Audible Indicators
f you require further information please contact Product Support at 1-800-880-6788 or write us at:
Kidde Canada Inc., P.O. Box 40, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0. Our internet address is www.kiddecanada.com.
Trouble Condition Visual Indications Audible Indications Action
False Low Battery
(AC power
connected before
backup batteries
activated)
Amber LED blinks
every 60 sec.
Chirp every 60 sec. * Pull the battery pull tab to activate the backup
batteries.
Low Battery Amber LED blinks every
60 sec.
Chirp and voice “Low Battery, Pile
faible” every 60 sec. (After 1 hour, voice
occurs only once every 15 mins)
* Push button once to silence for 24 hrs.
(Pushbutton again to clear HushTM and
perform a test.)
Note: 7 days after Low Battery begins, the
notications cannot be silenced.
* Replace batteries as soon as possible.
Photo Fault Amber LED blinks every
60 sec.
3 chirps every 60 sec. * See Cleaning Your Alarm section.
* Push button once to attempt to reset the unit.
* If error continues, remove alarm, dispose unit,
and replace as soon as possible.
CO Fault Amber LED blinks 2 times
every 60 sec.
3 chirps every 60 sec. * Push button once to attempt to reset the unit.
* If error continues, remove alarm, dispose unit,
and replace as soon as possible.
Memory Fault Amber LED blinks 3 times
every 60 sec.
3 chirps every 60 sec. * Push button once to attempt to reset the unit.
* If error continues, remove alarm, dispose unit,
and replace as soon as possible.
End of Unit Life Amber LED blinks 2 times
every 60 sec.
2 chirps every 60 sec.
Voice “Hush mode activated, Mode
hush activé” after button push (rst 7
days only).
* Push button once to silence for 24 hrs. (Push
button again to clear HushTM and perform
a test.)
Note: 7 days after End of Unit Life begins, the
notications cannot be silenced.
* Remove alarm, dispose unit, and replace as
soon as possible.
MCU Failure None Constant Tone * Remove alarm, dispose unit, and
replace as soon as possible.
Stuck Button Amber LED blinks 4 times
every 60 sec.
3 chirps every 60 sec. * Push button to dislodge it from being stuck.
If button cannot be unstuck, remove alarm,
dispose unit, and replace as soon as possible.

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5. Introduction, Product Features And Specifications
Introduction
This alarm detects products of combustion using a photoelectric sensor and carbon monoxide using an electro-
chemical cell. Many times throughout this User Guide, we will refer to Carbon Monoxide as “CO.”
Ten (10) years after the unit was installed, this unit will automatically alert you that it is time to replace the unit.
This is called “End of Unit Life” mode. See Troubleshooting Guide. To help identify the date to replace the unit, a
label has been affixed to the side of the alarm. Write the “Install date” in the space provided, and then write in
the “Replace by” date (10 years from initial power up) in permanent marker on the label prior to installing the unit.
Product Features and Specifications:
•Temperature Operating Range: 4.4°C (40°F) to 37.8°C (100°F)
•Humidity Operating range: 10-95% RH non-condensing
•Audible Alarm: 85+ dB at 3m (10ft), 3.0 to 3.5 KHz pulsing alarm, with voice messages “Fire! Feu!,” and/or
“Warning! Carbon monoxide, Monoxyde de carbone!”
•Smoke Sensor: Photoelectric
•CO Sensor: Electrochemical
•Smoke Alarm HushTM
•Powered by 120VAC (60 Hz, 42 mA max) wire-in connector with two AA battery backup.
•Hardwire interconnectable to other compatible alarms.
•Self-testing (see section 10)
•Voice message system
•This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
ISED Compliance Notice
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.

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6. Limitations Of Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Alarms
WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY
•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.
•There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect against fire as stated in CAN/ULC-S552,
CAN/ULC-S553, and the NFPA Standard 72. For instance:
a) smoking in bed
b) leaving children home alone
c) cleaning with flammable liquids, such as gasoline
•Fire warning systems for dwelling units are capable of protecting about half of the occupants in potentially fatal
fires. A smoke alarm may not be effective in some situations, such as during incendiary fires where the fire grows so
rapidly that an occupant’s egress is blocked even with properly located smoke alarms, or when victims are intimate
with the fire (for example, when a person’s clothes catch fire while cooking), 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, additional strategies such as protection-in-place or assisted escape or rescue are necessary. *
•Leading authorities recommend that both ionization and photoelectric smoke alarms be installed to help ensure
optimal detection of the various types of fires that can occur within the home. Ionization sensing alarms may de-
tect invisible fire particles (associated with fast flaming fires) sooner than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric sens-
ing alarms may detect visible fire particles (associated with slow smoldering fires) sooner than ionization alarms.
•A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type, in good condition and installed properly (this
model includes two AA replaceable backup batteries).
•Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the battery 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, within walls, on roofs, on the other side of a closed door or other obstruction.
•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 optimal detection, a smoke
alarm should be installed in each sleeping area on every level of a home.
This alarm is not intended to alert hearing impaired individuals.
* Reference National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard 72

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WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY
•IMPORTANT: This alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion. It is
NOT designed to detect any other gas.
CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon
monoxide gas may be present in other areas. Never restart the source of a CO problem until it has been
fixed. NEVER IGNORE THE ALARM!
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN ORDINARY INDOOR LOCATIONS OF
FAMILY LIVING UNITS. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO MEASURE COMPLIANCE WITH COMMERCIAL OR
INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS. IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
AS DEFINED IN THE LOCAL BUILDING CODE. IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE IN A
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE RV OR BOAT.
•The installation of this device should not be used as a substitute for proper installation, use, and mainte-
nance of fuel burning appliances, including appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems.
•This alarm does not prevent CO from occurring, nor can it solve any existing CO problem.
WARNING: THIS DEVICE IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM ACUTE EFFECTS OF
CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE. IT WILL NOT FULLY SAFEGUARD INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC
MEDICAL CONDITIONS. IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. INDIVIDUALS WITH
MEDICAL PROBLEMS MAY CONSIDER USING WARNING DEVICES WHICH PROVIDE AUDIBLE AND
VISUAL SIGNALS FOR CARBON MONOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS UNDER 30 PPM.
•This alarm has not been investigated for carbon monoxide detection below 70 PPM.
•This device requires a continuous supply of electrical power from a healthy battery or AC connection,
depending on the model. It will not work without power.

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7. Recommended Locations For Smoke And Carbon Monoxide
Alarms
•Locate smoke alarms in all sleeping areas. 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 in stairways, because stairways act like chimneys 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
an alarm not located in that room 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.
Figure 7-A
30.5cm
(12in )
MAXIMUM
30.5cm
(12in )
MAXIMUM
10 cm
(4in)
MINIMUM
10 cm
(4in)
MINIMUM
BEST
HERE NEVER
HERE
ACCEPTABLE
HERE
CEILING
CEILING
DEAD AIR
SPACE
ACCEPTABLE
TOP OF ALARM
ACCEPTABLE HERE
Note: measurements shown
are to the closest edge
of the alarm.
Note: measurements shown
are to the closest edge
of the alarm.
NOT IN
THIS AREA
ANYWHERE IN
THIS AREA
0.9 m (3ft) 0.9 m (3ft)
HORIZONTAL DISTANCE
FROM PEAK
ANYWHERE IN
THIS AREA
30 cm
(12in)
NOT IN
THIS AREA
ANYWHERE IN
THIS AREA
0.9 m (3ft)
20 cm (7.8in)
ACCEPTABLE
PLACEMENT
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
20 cm (7.8in)
30.5cm
(12in )
MAXIMUM
10 cm
(4in)
MINIMUM
10 cm
(4in)
MINIMUM
BEST
HERE NEVER
HERE
ACCEPTABLE
HERE
CEILING
DEAD AIR
SPACE

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CAN/ULC-S553 and NFPA 72 state: “Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 0.3 m in 2.4 m
(1 ft in 8 ft) horizontally shall be located on the high side of the room.” (See Figures 7-C)
Figure 7-B Figure 7-C
SINGLE FLOOR PLAN
DINING
ROOM
LIVING
ROOM
Required Smoke Alarms
Not within 1.8m (6ft) of appliances
Smoke Alarms for Additional Protection
KITCHEN BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
LIVING
ROOM KITCHEN
BEDROOMBEDROOM HALL
BASEMENT
SINGLE FLOOR PLAN
MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN
NOT IN
THIS AREA
NOT IN
THIS AREA
NOT IN
THIS AREA
NOT IN
THIS AREA
ANYWHERE IN
THIS AREA
ANYWHERE IN
THIS AREA
ANYWHERE IN
THIS AREA
ANYWHERE IN
THIS AREA
0.9 m (3ft) 0.9 m (3ft)
HORIZONTAL DISTANCE
FROM PEAK
0.9 m (3ft)
20 cm (7.8in)
ACCEPTABLE
PLACEMENT
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
20 cm (7.8in)
0.9m
(3ft)
0.9m
(3ft)
0.9m
(3ft)
102mm
(4”)
102mm
(4”)

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•For mobile home installation, select locations carefully to avoid thermal barriers that may form at the
ceiling. For more details, see MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION section.
•When mounting an alarm on the ceiling, locate it at a minimum of 10 cm (4”) from the side wall (Figure 7-A).
•When mounting the alarm on the wall, use an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 10
cm (4”) and a maximum of 30.5 cm (12”) below the ceiling (Figure 7-A).
•Put smoke alarms at both ends of a bedroom hallway or large room if the hallway or room is more than 9.1m
(30 ft) long.
•Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at least 0.9m (3ft) from the highest point
(measured horizontally). See Figure 7.C.
•Industry experts recommend a CO alarm be installed on each level of the home-ideally on any level with
fuel burning appliances and outside of sleeping areas.
This equipment should be installed in accordance with: (1) C22.1-12, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Safety
Standard for Electrical Installations; and (2) CAN/ULC-S553, Standard for Installation of Smoke Alarms.
Mobile Home Installation
Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be energy efficient. Install smoke alarms as recom-
mended above. In older 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 10 cm (4”) and a
maximum of 30.5 cm (12”) below the ceiling.
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 compared to the room air temperature, install the alarm on an inside wall. CAN/ULC-S553 and
NFPA 72 require smoke alarms be installed in or near each sleeping area.
WARNING: TEST YOUR ALARM OPERATION AFTER MOBILE HOME HAS BEEN IN STORAGE OR
UNOCCUPIED, AND AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK DURING USE.

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8. Locations to Avoid
(See Figures 7-A, 7-B, & 7-C for recommended locations)
•In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your automobile.
•Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen alarm is desired, it should have an alarm silence
feature or be a photoelectric type.
•Do not install within 1.8m (6 ft). of heating or cooking appliances.
•In an area where the temperature may fall below 4.4 ºC (40 ºF) or rise above 37.8 ºC (100ºF), such as garages
and unfinished attics.
•In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarms or a failure to alarm.
•In very humid areas (above 95% RH, non-condensing), as moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms..
•In insect-infested areas.
•Smoke alarms should not be installed within 0.9m (3 ft) of 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.
•Near lights. Electronic “noise” generated by the electronics may cause nuisance alarms.
•Do not install near vents, flues or chimneys.
•Do not install near fans, doors, windows or areas directly exposed to the weather.
•Avoid installing where the unit will be exposed to direct sunlight.

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9. Wiring / Installation / Activation
NOTE: A dust cover has been provided with this alarm. Install the
dust cover over the alarm if construction projects are ongoing. Do not
remove the dust cover until all construction has been completed for
at least 24 hours (drywall, painting, varnishing, mounting plate install,
etc). Construction dust and chemicals can cause contamination and
false alarms.
WARNING: DUST COVER MUST BE REMOVED FOR ALARM TO OPERATE.
NOTE: To avoid false low battery chirping pull out the battery pull tab first to activate the backup batteries (see
Figure 9-A). Battery activation is confirmed with a beep and voice “Push test button, Appuyer sur le bouton
d’essai.” If the beep and voice do not occur when the battery pull tab is removed, remove the batteries and
reinstall them. Confirm the battery activation beep and voice.
Wiring Requirements
•This alarm should be installed on a CSA-Listed or recognized junction box. All connections should be made
by a qualified electrician and all wiring used shall be in accordance with codes having jurisdiction 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 maximum wire run distance between the first and last unit in an interconnected system is 305 m (1000 ft)..
•The appropriate power source is 120 Volt AC Single Phase supplied from a non-switchable circuit.
•Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination (alarm and detector guard)
has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
•Kidde alarms are not designed, agency tested or certified for recessed mounting and should not be installed
in this manner. Recessed mounting impedes smoke entry into the smoke chamber, which may prevent the
alarm from sounding in a timely manner. This could endanger the lives of occupants in the residence. Kidde
alarms are designed, tested and certified for wall (if applicable) and ceiling surface mount only.
WARNING: THE ALARM CANNOT BE OPERATED FROM POWER DERIVED FROM A SQUARE
WAVE, MODIFIED SQUARE WAVE OR MODIFIED SINE WAVE, INVERTER. THESE TYPES OF INVERT
ERS 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.
Figure 9 -A
TIRER LA LANG UETTE POUR ACTIVER LA PILE DE SE COURS
APPLIQUER U NE SOURCE DE COURANT ( CA) PERMANENTE
AVANT D’ENLEVER LA LANGU ETTE
PULL OUT TAB TO ACTIVATE BACKUP BATTERY
PERMANENTLY CONN ECT AC POWER BEFORE REM OVING

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Wiring Instructions for AC Quick Connector 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 electrical box.
•When alarms are hardwire interconnected, all interconnected units must be powered from a single circuit.
•A maximum of 24 Kidde Safety devices may be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement. The intercon-
nect system should not exceed the NFPA interconnect limit of 12 smoke alarms and/or 18 alarms total (smoke,
CO, Smoke/ CO Combination, heat, etc.). With 18 alarms interconnected, it is still possible to interconnect up to
a total of 6 remote signaling devices and/or relay modules.
•Figure 9-B 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
agency approved
house-hold wire
(as required
by local codes)
avail- able at all
electri-cal supply
FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER
Additional
Alarm
RED
BLACK WHITE
Additional
Alarm
RED
BLACK WHITE
RED
BLACK WHITE
Kidde Relay Module
SM120X, CO120X
or both
Optional
Accessory
First
Alarm
Figure 9-B, Interconnect 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
Service
Panel
Receptacles Interconnected alarms
Wiring practice that has had good results
in preventing nuisance alarms
Figure 9-C

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NOTE: Use agency approved household wire
(as required by local codes) available at all
electrical supply stores and most hardware stores.
NOTE: AC power should be turned off at this
stage.
•For best results to minimize nuisance
alarms, interconnected alarms should be
on a dedicated line. If not on a dedicated
line, it is suggested that the smoke alarms
share a lighting load circuit that does
not have a dimmer associated with it. If
receptacles must be placed on the same
line it is suggested that they be placed
ahead of the smoke alarms (see Figure 9-C).
This will prevent large voltage drops from
occurring between the first and last alarm
in the circuit.
•After selecting the proper location for your
alarm, and wiring the AC QUICK CONNEC-
TOR harness as described previously, attach
the mounting bracket to the electrical box.
To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm
with the hallway, or wall, the “A” line on the
mounting bracket should be parallel with
the hallway when ceiling mounted, or hori-
zontal when wall mounted.(See Figure 9-D)
•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.
Insert the AC
Quick connector
into the slot.
Alignment Marks
(”A” Line) on
Mounting
Bracket
Remove
Install
AC Quick Connector
harness shipped
with product
AC connector
Figure 9-D

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•Plug the AC QUICK CONNECTOR into the back of the unit, making sure that the connector snaps into place.
Then push the excess wire back into the electrical box through the hole in the center of the mounting
bracket.
•Install the alarm fully on the mounting bracket by rotating the alarm in a clockwise direction.
NOTE: The alarm will mount to the bracket in 4 positions (every 90 degrees).
•Turn on the AC power. The green AC Power On Indicator should be lit when the alarm is operating from AC power.
NOTE: Attaching AC power first, without removing the battery pull tab, will result in a false low battery
trouble condition chirp (see Troubleshooting Guide). You need to activate the batteries to eliminate
the false low battery trouble condition chirps. Remove the battery pull tab to avoid false low battery
notification.
AC Wired Interconnect Model Capability
This model has AC hardwire interconnect capability. When one hardwired interconnect unit sounds an alarm,
all other compatible hardwire or interconnected units will also alarm. NOTE: AC wiring must be completed
properly and the AC quick connector must be attached to the unit for the hardwire interconnect function to work.
The following models can be interconnected using the standard AC wiring interconnect: i12020CA, i12020ACA,
i12040CA, i12040ACA, i12060CA, i12060ACA, i12010SCA, i12010SCOCA, i4618CA, i4618ACA i4618AC-CA,
KN-COSM-IBACA, KN-SMFM-I-CA, KN-COB-ICB-CA, KN-COSM-IBCA, KN-COB-IC-CA, KN-COSM-ICA,
KN-COP-IC-CA, KN-COPE-ICA, P12040CA, Pi2000CA, Pi2010CA, SM120X, CO120X, SLED177iCA,
P4010ACLEDSCA, P4010ACLEDSCOCA, P4010ACLEDSCA-2, P4010ACLEDSCOCA-2, P4010ACSCO-WCA,
P4010ACSCOCA, P4010LACS-WCA, P4010ACSCA, P4010ACS-WCA, P4010ACSCO-WF-CA,
P4010ACSCOAQ-WF-CA, 900-CUAR-VCA.
The alarm is now activated! After installation /activation, test your alarm as described in Operation and Testing
section.
WARNING: Failure to properly connect AC power and install batteries in the correct orientation will
prevent proper operation of this alarm and will prevent its response to fire hazards.

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10. Operation And Testing
Operation
The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing
is complete (see “TESTING” below). When products
of combustion (smoke or CO) are sensed, the unit
sounds a loud alarm with voice messages. See Sections 1 and 2 for alarm signal descriptions. In high levels of CO,
the unit will go into alarm in a shorter period of time than at low levels of CO.
Testing
IMPORTANT: Retail canned smoke products vary by manufacturer and produce inconsistent results. If the unit
does not alarm when canned smoke is applied conduct a push-to-test to verify proper operation. Over-applica-
tion of canned smoke can permanently damage the alarm.
Self-Testing
This model is equipped with internal, self-testing components that are always checking to ensure the device
is operating as expected. (Weekly manual testing is still required. See below.) If the device is not operating as
expected, a fault signal will be generated. (see troubleshooting guide)
Manual Testing
Test your alarm weekly by pressing and releasing the button quickly. A quick beep will confirm the button has
been pushed followed by the test sequence. See Other Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators table. The alarm and
voice (and any interconnected units) will sound if the electronic circuitry, horn, speaker, and batteries are work-
ing. If the alarm or voice does not sound, or gives erratic or low volume sound, the unit must be replaced.
WARNING: DUE TO THE LOUDNESS OF THE ALARM, ALWAYS STAND ABOUT 0.7 M 2.5 FT
AWAY FROM THE UNIT OR USE EAR PROTECTION WHEN TESTING.
WARNING: DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO TEST YOUR ALARM, YOU COULD DAMAGE THE
ALARM OR IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND START A STRUCTURE FIRE.
Chirping
When End of Unit Life or Low Battery chirping begins, you can temporarily silence these chirps by pressing
the button.
WARNING: REPLACE UNIT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHEN IN END OF UNIT LIFE .
CO ALARM SENSOR RESPONSE TIMES
At 70 PPM, the unit must alarm within 60-240 minutes.
At 150 PPM, the unit must alarm within 10-50 minutes.
At 400 PPM, the unit must alarm within 4-15 minutes.

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11. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms
Smoke Nuisance
HUSHTM : If you know why the alarm is sounding, and you can verify that it is not a life threatening situation, you
can push the button on the initiating unit to silence the alarm for 8-10 minutes. If the smoke is not too dense,
that unit, and all interconnected units will silence. After the HushTM period, the smoke alarm will automatically
reset and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present. You can use HushTM repeatedly until the air
has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm.
NOTE: Dense smoke will override HushTM and sound a continuous alarm. If no fire is present, check to
see if one of the reasons listed in “Locations to avoid” may have caused the alarm. If a fire is discovered,
get out and call the fire department or 911.
This alarm is designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Cigarette smoke will not normally cause the unit to alarm,
unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if it
is located too close to a cooking appliance. 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
prevent nuisance alarms from occurring by removing these combustible products from the kitchen.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Nuisance
RESET: Pushing the button during CO alarm allows the unit to reset calculations and double check for the
presence of CO. If the unit re-alarms within 6 minutes, it is sensing high levels of CO which can quickly become a
dangerous situation. Move to fresh air and call 911.
WARNING: IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF A CO ALARM USING SIGHT OR
SMELL. ALWAYS CONSIDER A CO ALARM EVENT AS DANGEROUS.