Kidde SLED177iCA User manual

ATTENTION! The model SLED177iCA strobe light is designed to notify hearing impaired
individuals of impending danger, they have no detection means and MUST be used in
conjunction with operating Smoke, Heat, or Carbon Monoxide Alarms.
The model SLED177iCA AC wire-in Strobe light can be directly interconnected with
Kidde 3-wire Smoke, Heat and CO alarms. It will produce an intermittent flash pattern
(approximately 4 flashes, followed by approximately 5 seconds off) when triggered by a
Carbon Monoxide alarm and flash every second when triggered by a smoke or heat
alarm.
Thank you for purchasing this strobe light. It is an important part of your family’s home
safety plan. You can trust Kidde to provide the highest quality safety products. We know
you expect nothing less when the lives of your family are at stake.
For model: SLED177iCA
P/N 1102-7202-00 EN Rev. A
Strobe
Light
For your convenience, write down the following information. If you call
our Product Support Line, these are the first questions you will be asked:
Strobe Light Model Number
(located on back of alarm):
Date Code (located on back of device):
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
SLED177iCA
Strobe Light User Guide
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IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION AND SAVE
THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING! THIS VISUAL SIGNALING DEVICE HAS NO DETECTION
MEANS. IT MUST BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH OPERATING
ALARMS.
WARNING! DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THIS STROBE LIGHT YOURSELF.
WARNING! DISCONNECTING OR LOSS OF AC POWER WILL RENDER
THIS SIGNALING DEVICE INOPERATIVE.
WARNING! THIS STROBE LIGHT IS EXTREMELY BRIGHT. DO NOT LOOK
DIRECTLY AT THE LIGHT WHEN THE LIGHT IS FLASHING.NG
.
CONTENTS OF THIS USER GUIDE
1 -- SPECIFICATIONS
2 -- APPLICATIONS
3 -- RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS OF STROBE LIGHTS
4 -- LOCATIONS TO AVOID
5 -- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
6 -- OPERATION AND TESTING
7 -- MAINTENANCE
8 -- LIMITATIONS OF SIGNALING DEVICES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
9 -- GOOD SAFETY HABITS
10 -- NFPA PROTECTION STANDARD 72
11 -- SERVICE AND WARRANTY
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1. SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number: SLED177iCA (3 WIRE INTERCONNECT UNIT)
Electrical Rating: Regulated 120V AC
Maximum Operating RMS Current 630 mA
Multiple station (24) interconnect unit, interfaces directly with Kidde:
Ion Smoke Alarm Models: 1235CA, 1275CA, 1276CA, 1285CA,
i12020CA, i12020ACA, i12040CA,
i12040ACA, i12060CA, i12060ACA,
KN-SMFM-I-CA
Photo Smoke Alarms: PE120CA, P12040CA
Photo / Ion Smoke Alarms: Pi2000CA, Pi2010CA
Heat Alarm Models: HD135F
CO / Ion Smoke Alarm Models: KN-COSM-ICA, KN-COSM-IBCA
CO / Photo Smoke Alarm Models: KN-COPE-ICA
Carbon Monoxide Alarms Models: KN-COB-ICB-CA, KN-COB-IC-CA,
KN-COP-IC-CA
Strobe Light: SL177i, SLED177iCA
Relay Modules: SM120X, CO120X
Smoke or heat alarm events: Constant 1 flash per second nominal
Flash Rate (CO alarm event): Intermittent 1 flash per second nominal
(approximately 4 flashes, followed by
approximately 5 seconds OFF)
Temperature Limits: 0˚C (32˚F) to 49˚C (120˚F)
Mounting: Wall or Ceiling
Applications: Primary Direct or Indirect and Supplementary
Light Output: 177 Candela minimum (on axis
measurement)
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The following diagram shows that the light intensity gradually decreases as the
viewing angle is increased. Use this information to determine the best location
for the strobe light.
2. APPLICATIONS
PRIMARY DIRECT AND INDIRECT VISIBLE SIGNAL
Locate the strobe light on the ceiling in the center of the room or on
the wall a minimum of 2 m (80") above the floor. For rooms larger than
250 sq. ft. (14 ft. by 16 ft. - 4.27m by 4.88 m) the notification device
should be located within 16 ft. (4.88m) of the pillow when located in a
sleeping area.
SUPPLEMENTARY VISIBLE SIGNAL
The strobe must be located more than 76 cm (30") above the floor.
3. RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS OF VISUAL SIGNALING DEVICES
• Locate the first strobe light in the bedroom in which the hearing impaired
individual sleeps. If the bedroom door is kept closed at night, an
interconnecting smoke detector must also be installed in that bedroom.
• Locate additional strobe lights in any lived-in room where a hearing impaired
individual would need to be notified of an alarm condition.
4. LOCATIONS TO AVOID
• In direct sunlight or high ambient light areas; the bright light may reduce one’s
ability to notice the strobe light.
• In areas where the temperature may fall below 0˚C (32˚F) or rise above 49˚C (120˚F).
• In areas with high humidity.
• Avoid outdoor locations (This device is not listed for outdoor use).
WALL
CEILING
25 90
25 85
30 80
30 75
35 70
35 65
40 60
45 55
55 50
75 30-45
90 5-25
100 0
(LIGHT INTENSITY) (IN DEGREES)
PERCENT ANGLE
90°
90°
90° 90°
0°
0°
45°
45°
45°45°
SOURCE
LIGHT
SOURCE
LIGHT
WALL
CEILING
25 90
25 85
30 80
30 75
35 70
35 65
40 60
45 55
55 50
75 30-45
90 5-25
100 0
(LIGHT INTENSITY) (IN DEGREES)
PERCENT ANGLE
90°
90°
90° 90°
0°
0°
45°
45°
45°45°
SOURCE
LIGHT
SOURCE
LIGHT
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5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY – 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 appropriate power source is 110-130 Volts AC single phase supplied from
a non-switched circuit, which is not protected by a ground fault interrupter.
MODEL SLED177iCA WIRING INSTRUCTIONS USING AC QUICK CONNECT THREE
WIRE HARNESS.
WARNING: This alarm cannot be operated from power derived from a
square wave, modified square wave or modified sine wave inverter. These
type 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 strobe light.
CAUTION! TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER TO THE CIRCUIT BEFORE
WIRING THE STROBE LIGHT.
1. When Strobe lights and alarms are interconnected, all the interconnected
devices must be powered from the same circuit.
2. A maximum of 24 Kidde devices may be interconnected in a multiple station
arrangement. The interconnect system should not exceed the NFPA
interconnect limits of 12 smoke alarms and/or 18 alarms total (smoke, heat,
Carbon Monoxide, etc). With 18 interconnected alarms it is still possible to
interconnect up to a total of 6 remote signaling devices and/or relay modules.
NOTE: WHEN MIXING MODELS WHICH HAVE BATTERY BACKUP (1275CA,
1276CA, 1285CA, i12040CA, i12040ACA, i12060CA, i12060ACA,
KN-SMFM-I-CA, PE120CA, P12040ACA, Pi2000CA, Pi2010CA, KN-COSM-IBCA,
HD135, KN-COB-IC-CA, KNCOP-IC-CA, KN-COPE-ICA) WITH MODELS WITHOUT
BATTERY BACKUP (1235CA, i12020CA, i12020ACA, KN-COSM-ICA,
KN-COB-ICB-CA, CO120X, SM120X, SL177i and SLED177iCA), BE ADVISED
THAT THE MODELS WITHOUT BATTERY BACKUP WILL NOT FUNCTION DURING
AN AC POWER FAILURE.
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4. The maximum wire run distance between the first and last device in an
interconnected system is 1000 ft.
5. Figure 1 illustrates interconnection wiring. Improper connection will result in
damage to the strobe light or alarms, failure to operate, or a shock hazard.
6. Make certain that all devices in the interconnect system are wired to a
continuous (non-switched, non-GFI or GCFI protected) power line.
FIGURE 1: INTERCONNECT WIRING DIAGRAM
N
N
L
WIRE NUT
WIRE NUT
OR
OR
EQUIVALENT
EQUIVALENT
WHITE
WHITE
BLACK
BLACK
RED
RED
WHITE
WHITE
RED
RED
BLACK
BLACK
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
RED
RED
RED
RED
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK
FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER
FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER
SMOKE ALARM
SMOKE ALARM
STROBE LIGHT
STROBE LIGHT
HEAT ALARM
HEAT ALARM
CO ALARM
CO ALARM
FIGURE 1
WIRING OF STROBE AC QUICK CONNECT THREE WIRE HARNESS
WIRES ON ALARM HARNESS CONNECTED TO:
BLACK HOT SIDE OF AC LINE
WHITE NEUTRAL AC LINE
RED INTERCONNECT LINES (RED WIRES) OF THE OTHER
UNITS IN THE MULTIPLE STATION SET UP
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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS:
• A mounting plate is provided on the back of the strobe light. This mounting
plate is installed on the electrical box between the electrical box and the
strobe light.
• Remove the mounting plate from the back of the strobe light by holding the
mounting plate and twisting the strobe light in the direction indicated by the
"OFF" arrow on the cover.
CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED. THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE! After
selecting the proper strobe light location as described in section 3, and
wiring the AC QUICK CONNECT harness as described in the WIRING
INSTRUCTIONS, attach the mounting plate to the electrical box (see fig. 2).
FIGURE 2: SELECT PROPER MOUNTING HOLES ON THE MOUNTING PLATE
• Use a screwdriver to punch out only the pair of holes in the mounting plate
that match your type of electrical box or plaster ring. Mount the plate to the
electrical box using the appropriate holes. NOTE: Use the circle, square, and
octagon markings near each mounting hole in the mounting plate to help you
select the correct mounting holes (see fig. 2).
• Pull the AC QUICK CONNECTOR through the center hole in the mounting plate
Rectangular
Plaster Ring
Circular
Plaster Ring
Octagonal
Electrical Box
FIGURE 2
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and mount the plate, making sure that the mounting screws are positioned in
the small ends of the keyholes before tightening the screws (see fig. 2).
• Plug the AC QUICK CONNECTOR into the back of the strobe light, (see fig. 3)
making sure that the locks on the connector snap into place.
• If you have finished all the WIRING AND MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION,
you can install the strobe light on the mounting plate. Alignment marks are
provided on the side of the strobe light and on the strobe light on the
mounting plate. After aligning the indicating marks, rotate the detector in the
direction of the ON arrow on the cover until the strobe light snaps in place.
(See fig. 4)
• Turn on the AC power, The model SLED177iCA strobe light has a green AC
power on indicator which should be lit when the strobe is correctly powered.
TAMPER RESIST LOCKING PIN: To make your strobe light tamper resistant a
locking pin has been provided with your strobe light. Using this pin will help
deter individuals from removing the strobe light from the mounting plate. To use
the pin insert it into the hole in the side of the strobe light after the strobe light
has been installed on the mounting plate (see fig. 5). NOTE: The tamper resist
pin will have to be removed in order to remove the strobe light. This can be
done easily with a long nose pliers. Using the long nose pliers, pull the pin out
of the hole, it is now possible to remove the strobe light from the mounting
plate.
After installation test your strobe light by following the test procedure outlined
in section 6.
To install AC
connector,
squeeze
locking
arm and
push in.
Tamper resistant
locking pin
Alignment Marks
Remove
Install
FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5
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CAUTION! Early warning fire detection and visual notification is best
achieved by the installation of fire detection and visual notification equipment in
all rooms and areas of the household as follows:
A smoke alarm and visual notification device installed and interconnected in
each separate sleeping area, and visual notification equipment interconnected
with heat, smoke, or CO alarms in the living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens,
hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility storage rooms, and basements.
6. TESTING AND OPERATION
WARNING! THIS STROBE LIGHT IS EXTREMELY BRIGHT. DO NOT LOOK
DIRECTLY AT THE LIGHT WHEN THE LIGHT IS FLASHING.
TESTING: Push the test button on one of the interconnected alarms to activate
the test sequence for the alarm.
The controlling alarm will also send an activation signal through the
interconnecting wiring to the strobe light, and cause the strobe light to flash if
the strobe light and the interconnection wiring are working properly.
If no alarm sounds perform the maintenance steps in the alarm’s User Guide.
Check the operation of the strobe light by executing a test on another
interconnected alarm.
TEST THE STROBE LIGHT AND YOUR ALARMS WEEKLY TO ENSURE
PROPER OPERATION.
OPERATION: The strobe light is operating once AC power is applied, and testing
is complete. When the strobe light is activated by an interconnected alarm, it
will flash for as long as the controlling alarm remains active.
7. MAINTENANCE
STROBE LIGHT REMOVAL:
IF TAMPER RESIST PIN HAS BEEN USED, REFER TO “TAMPER RESIST LOCKING
PIN” IN SECTION (5) FOR PIN REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS.
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CLEANING YOUR STROBE LIGHT:
To clean your Strobe light remove it from the mounting plate and disconnect the
AC Quick Connect power harness as outlined in section 5.
You can clean dust from your strobe light by using a vacuum cleaner hose and
vacuuming around the cover and lens openings on the strobe light.
The outside of the strobe light can be wiped with a damp cloth.
AFTER CLEANING, REINSTALL YOUR STROBE LIGHT AND TEST YOUR
STROBE LIGHT BY ACTIVATING ONE OF THE INTERCONNECTED ALARMS.
8. LIMITATIONS OF ALARM CONTROLLED VISUAL SIGNALING
DEVICES
VISUAL SIGNALING DEVICES CAN PROVIDE EARLY WARNING TO HEARING
IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS AT A REASONABLE COST; HOWEVER, IN ORDER FOR THE
VISUAL SIGNALING DEVICE TO FUNCTION, IT MUST BE ACTIVATED BY AN
OPERATING ALARM. ALARMS CANNOT PROVIDE AN ACTIVATION SIGNAL TO THE
VISUAL SIGNALING DEVICE IF SMOKE, HEAT OR CARBON MONOXIDE DO NOT
REACH THE SPECIFIC ALARM. THEREFORE, ALARMS MAY NOT SENSE A
CONDITION ON A DIFFERENT FLOOR, OR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF A CLOSED DOOR.
ALARMS DO HAVE LIMITATIONS. AC POWERED ALARMS WILL NOT OPERATE IF AC
POWER HAS BEEN CUT OFF BY AN ELECTRICAL FIRE OR AN OPEN FUSE.
HOME EMERGENCIES DEVELOP IN DIFFERENT WAYS AND ARE OFTEN
UNPREDICTABLE. NO ONE TYPE OF CONTROLLING ALARM; HEAT, FIRE (IONIZATION
OR PHOTOELECTRIC) OR CARBON MONOXIDE IS ALWAYS BEST. FOR MAXIMUM
PROTECTION, ALARMS MUST BE INSTALLED IN EACH SLEEPING AREA, AND ON
EVERY LEVEL OF A HOME. ALARMS MUST BE INTERCONNECTED WITH EACH
OTHER AND THE SIGNALING DEVICES AND BE TESTED REGULARLY TO INSURE THE
ALARMS AND INTERCONNECTING CIRCUITS ARE IN GOOD OPERATING
CONDITION.
IN AN UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES STUDY, THIS TYPE OF VISUAL SIGNALING
APPLIANCE WAS ONLY SUCCESSFUL IN WAKING 92% OF THE SLEEPING
RESPONDENTS.
HEARING IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS MAY NOT SEE THE VISUAL WARNING DEVICE IF
WALLS, DOORS, DISTANCE, HIGH AMBIENT LIGHT, OR OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS
BLOCK THE STROBE LIGHT. IF THE STROBE LIGHT IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE
BEDROOM OR ON A DIFFERENT FLOOR, IT WILL NOT WAKE UP A SOUND SLEEPER.
THE USE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS MAY ALSO IMPAIR ONES ABILITY TO RESPOND
TO THE VISUAL SIGNAL.
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