Kidde 916 User manual

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9 VoltBattery Battery Operated Smoke Alarm with
“HUSH”Controlto temporarilysilencenuisancealarms.
Thank you for purchasing thissmoke alarm.It isan important
part of your family’shome safety plan.You can trust thisprod-
uct to provide the highest quality safety protection.We know
you expect nothing less when the livesof your family are at
stake.
Smoke Alarm User’sGuide
S moke Alarm ModelNumber
( located on back of alarm ) :
Date Code ( located on back of alarm ) :
The NationalFire Protection Association
( NFPA ) and the manufacturer
recommend replacing thisalarm
ten yearsfrom the date code.
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
820-0898 R EV.B
11/2006
0916 For model: 0916
Thisalarm detectsproductsof combustion using the ionization
technique.It contains0.9 microcurie of Americium 241,a radioac-
tive material ( see section 9 ) .Distributed under U. S .N R C L icense
No.32-23858-01E.Manufactured in compliance with U. S .N R C
safety criteria in 10 CF R 32.27.The purchaser isexempt from any
regulatory requirements. Do not try to repair the smoke alarm
yourself. R efer to the instructionsin section 12 for service.
WARNING! BATTERYDOORWILL NOTCLOSEUNLESS BAT-
TERYISPRESENT. REMOVALOFBATTERYWILL RENDERTHE
SMOKEALARMINOPERATIVE.
IMPORTANT!READ ALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREINSTALLA-
TION AND KEEPTHISMANUALNEARTHEALARMFOR
FUTUREREFERENCE.
CONTENTSOFTHISMANUAL
1 -- RECOMMENDEDLOCATIONSFORSMOKEALARMS
2 -- LOCATIONSTOAVOID
3 -- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
4 -- OPERATION AND TESTING
5 -- NUISANCE ALARMS
6 -- MAINTENANCE
7 -- LIMITATIONSOFSMOKEALARMS
8 -- GOOD SAFETYHABITS
9 -- NRCINFORMATION
10 -- NFPAPROTECTION STANDARD72
11 -- CALIFORNIASTATE FIREMARSHALREQUIREDINFORMATION
12 -- SERVICE AND WARRANTY
1.RECOMMENDED LOCATIONSFORALARMS
• L ocate the first alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms.
Try to monitor the exit path asthe bedroomsare usually farthest
from the exit.If more than one sleeping area exists, locate addi-
tionalalarmsin each sleeping area.
• L ocate additionalalarmsto monitor any stairway asstairwaysact
like chimneysfor smoke and heat.
• L ocate at least one alarm on every floor level.
• L ocate an alarm in every bedroom.

• L ocate an alarm in every room where electricalappliancesare
operated ( i.e.portable heatersor humidifiers ) .
• L ocate an alarm in every room where someone sleepswith the
door closed.The closed door may prevent an alarm not located
in that room from waking the sleeper.
• S moke,heat,and combustion productsrise to the ceiling and
spread horizontally.Mounting the smoke alarm on the ceiling in
the center of the room placesit closest to all pointsin the room.
Ceiling mounting ispreferred in ordinary residentialconstruc-
tion.
•For mobile home installation,select locationscarefully to avoid
thermalbarriersthat may form at the ceiling.For more details,
see MOBI L E HOME IN S TA LL ATION below.
•When mounting an alarm on the ceiling,locate it at a minimum
of 4” ( 10cm ) 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” ( 10cm ) and a
maximum of 12” ( 30.5cm ) below the ceiling ( see figure 1 ) .
FIGURE2 FIGURE3
FIGURE1
•Put smoke alarmsat both endsof a bedroom hallway or large
room if the hallway or room ismore than 30 ft ( 9.1 m ) long.
•Install S moke Alarmson sloped,peaked or cathedralceilingsat
or within 3ft ( 0.9m ) of the highest point ( measured horizontally ) .
NFPA 72 states: “ S moke alarmsin roomswith ceiling slopes
greater than 1 ft in 8 ft ( .3m in 2.4m ) horizontally shall be locat-
ed on the high side of the room.” NFPA 72 states: “ A row of
alarmsshall be spaced and located within 3 ft ( 0.9m ) of the
peak of the ceiling measured horizontally” ( see figure 3 ) .
MOBILEHOMEINSTALLATION
Modern mobile homeshave been designed and built to be energy
efficient.Install smoke alarmsasrecommended above ( refer to
R ECOMMENDED L OCATION S and Figures1 and 2 ) .
In older mobile homesthat are not well insulated compared to
present standards, extreme heat or cold can be transferred from
the outside to the inside through poorly insulated wallsand roof.
Thismay create a thermalbarrier 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” ( 10cm ) and a maximum of 12”
( 30.5cm ) below the ceiling ( see figure 1 ) .
If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile home,or if
you notice that the outer wallsand 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 additionalprotec-
tion,see S ING L E F L OO R P L AN in figure 2.
WARNING: TESTYOURSMOKEALARMOPERATION AFTERRV
ORMOBILEHOMEVEHICLEHASBEENINSTORAGE, BEFORE
EACHTRIPAND ATLEASTONCE AWEEKDURING USE.
2.LOCATIONSTO AVOID
•In the garage.Productsof combustion are present when you
start your automobile.
• L ess than 4” ( 10cm ) from the peak of an “ A” frame type ceil-
ing.
•In an area where the temperature may fall below 40ºFor rise
above 100ºF,such asgaragesand unfinished attics.
•In dusty areas. Dust particlesmay cause nuisance alarm or fail-
ure to alarm.

•In very humid areas. Moisture or steam can cause nuisance
alarms.
•In insect-infested areas.
• S moke alarmsshould not be installed within 3 ft ( .9m ) of the
following: The door to a kitchen,the door to a bathroom con-
taining a tub or shower,forced air supply ductsused for heating
or cooling,ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high
air flow areas.
•Kitchens. Normalcooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a
kitchen alarm isdesired,it should have an alarm silence feature
or be a photoelectrictype.
•Near fluorescent lights. Electronic“noise” may cause nuisance
alarms.
• S moke alarmsare not to be used with detector guardsunless
the combination ( alarm and guard ) hasbeen evaluated and
found suitable for that purpose.
3.INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: THISUNITISSEALED. THECOVERISNOT
REMOVABLE!
FIGURE6
When wall
mounting,the
“A ” line should
be horizontal
and the “UPFO R
WA LL MOUNT-
ING ” arrow must
be pointing up.
A A
A A
Alignment
Marks
Install
R emove
FIGURE5
FIGURE4
FIGURE7
When
mounting in
a hallway,
the “ A ” line
should be
parallelwith
the hallway.
1. R emove the mounting plate from the back of the alarm by hold-
ing the mounting plate and twisting the alarm in the direction
indicated by the “ OFF” arrow on the alarm cover.
2.To insure aestheticalignment of the alarm with the hallway or
wall,the “A ” line on the mounting plate should be parallelwith
the hallway when ceiling mounting or horizontalwhen wall
mounting.
3.After selecting the proper smoke alarm location asdescribed in
section 1,attach the mounting plate to the ceiling asshown in
figure 4.For wall mounting see figure 5.Place mounting plate
on the wall.Be sure the “UPFO R WA LL MOUNTING “ text and
arrow are facing up.Use the screwsand anchorsprovided to
secure the mounting plate ( use 3/16” drill bit for anchor holes ) .
4.Battery installation instructionsare provided on the inside of the
battery door.To ensure proper installation of the smoke alarm
battery,follow the instructions.
5.When installing the battery,press the battery reminder finger
down into the battery compartment and install the battery ( see
figure 6 ) .
CAUTION! IFTHEBATTERYREMINDERFINGERISNOTHELD
DOWN INTHEBATTERYCOMPARTMENTBYTHEBATTERY,
THEBATTERYDOORWILL NOTCLOSEAND THEUNITWILL
NOTATTACHTOTHEMOUNTING BRACKET.
6.Alignment marksare provided on the edge of the trim plate and
the alarm.After installing the mounting plate,place the alarm
on the mounting plate with the alignment markslined up.Twist
the alarm in the direction indicated by the “ ON” arrow on the
alarm cover ( see figure 7 ) until it locksin place.
7.U S ING TAMPE R R E S I S T L OCKING
PIN: To make your smoke alarm
tamper resistant,a locking pin has
been provided in the bag with the
screwsand anchors. Using thispin
will help deter children and others
from removing the alarm from the
mounting plate.To use the pin,
insert it into the hole in the side of
the alarm after the alarm hasbeen installed on the mounting
plate ( see figure 8 ) .
Tamper R esist
L ocking Pin
FIGURE8

NOTE: THETAMPERRESISTPINWILL HAVETOBE REMOVED
INORDERTOCHANGETHEBATTERIES. USELONG NOSEPLI-
ERS TOPULL THEPINOUTOFTHEHOLE. ITISNOW POSSI-
BLETOREMOVETHEALARMFROM THEMOUNTING PLATE.
8.After installation,test your alarm by depressing and holding
down the test button for at least 5 seconds. Thisshould sound
the alarm.
4.OPERATION AND TESTING
OPE R ATION: The smoke alarm isoperating once a fresh battery is
installed and testing iscomplete.When productsof combustion
are sensed,the unit soundsa loud 85db pulsating alarm until the
air iscleared.
HU S H CONT R O L : The “HU S H” feature hasthe capability of tem-
porarily desensitizing the alarm circuit for approximately 7 minutes.
Thisfeature isto be used only when a known alarm condition,
such assmoke from cooking,activatesthe alarm.The smoke
alarm isdesensitized by pushing the “ HU S H” button on the smoke
alarm cover.If the smoke isnot too dense,the alarm will silence
immediately and “chirp” every 30-40 secondsfor approximately 7
minutes. Thisindicatesthat the alarm isin a temporarily desensi-
tized condition.The smoke alarm will automatically reset after
approximately 7 minutesand sound the alarm if particlesof com-
bustion are still present.The “HU S H” feature can be used repeat-
edly until the air hasbeen cleared of the condition causing the
alarm.Pushing the test/reset button on the alarm will end the
hush period.
NOTE: DENSESMOKEWILL OVERRIDETHEHUSHCONTROL
FEATUREAND SOUND ACONTINUOUSALARM.
CAUTION: BEFOREUSING THEALARMHUSHFEATURE, IDEN-
TIFYTHESOURCE OFTHESMOKEAND BE CERTAINASAFE
CONDITION EXISTS.
F L A S HING L ED L IGHT: Thissmoke alarm isequipped with a flash-
ing red indicator light.The light islocated under the test button
and will flash every 30 - 40 secondsto indicate that the smoke
alarm isreceiving power.
TE S TING: Test by pushing the test button on the cover and holding
it down for a minimum of 5 seconds. Thiswill sound the alarm if
the electroniccircuitry,horn,and battery are working.If no alarm
sounds, the unit hasdefective batteriesor other failure.DO NOT
use an open flame to test your alarm,you could damage the
alarm or ignite combustible materialsand start a structure fire.
TE S T THE A L A R M WEEK L Y TO EN S U R E P R OPE R OPE R ATION.Erratic
or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective
alarm,and it should be returned for service ( see section 12 ) .
NOTE: WEEKLYTESTING ISREQUIRED.
5.NUISANCE ALARMS
S moke alarmsare designed to minimize nuisance alarms.
Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm,unless the
smoke isblown directly into the alarm.Combustion particlesfrom
cooking may set off the alarm if the alarm islocated close to the
cooking area. L arge quantitiesof combustible particlesare gener-
ated from spillsor when broiling.Using the fan on a range hood
which ventsto the outside ( non-recirculating type ) will also help
remove these combustible productsfrom the kitchen.
If the alarm doessound,check for firesfirst.If a fire isdiscovered,
get out and call the fire department.If no fire ispresent,check to
see if one of the reasonslisted in section 2 may have caused the
alarm.
6.MAINTENANCE
BATTERYREPLACEMENT
If tamper resist pin hasbeen used,refer to TAMPE R R E S I S T L OCK-
ING PIN in section 3 for removalinstructions.
To replace the battery,remove the alarm from the mounting plate
by rotating the alarm in the direction of the “ OFF” arrow on the
cover ( see figure 7 ) .
The Model0916 S moke Alarm ispowered by a 9V carbon zinc
battery ( alkaline and lithium batteriesmay also be used ) .A fresh
battery should last for one year under normaloperating condi-
tions. Thisalarm hasa low battery monitor circuit which will
cause the alarm to “chirp ” approximately every 30 - 40 seconds
for a minimum of seven ( 7 ) dayswhen the battery getslow.
R eplace the battery when thiscondition occurs.
USEONLYTHEFOLLOWING 9 VOLTBATTERIESFORSMOKE
ALARMBATTERYREPLACEMENT.
Carbon-zinctype: EVE R EADY 216 O R 1222; GO L D PEAK 1604P
O R 1604 S

Alkaline type: ENE R GIZE R 522; DU R ACE LL MN1604,
MX1604; GO L D PEAK 1604A; PANA S ONIC
6AM6,6AM-6,6AM-6PI,6AM6X,AND 6 L R 61
( GA )
L ithium type: U L T R A L IFE U9V L -J
NOTE: WEEKLYTESTING ISREQUIRED.
WARNING!! USEONLYTHEBATTERIESSPECIFIED. USEOF
DIFFERENTBATTERIESMAY HAVEADETRIMENTALEFFECT
ON THESMOKEALARM.
CLEANING YOURALARM
YOURALARMSHOULDBE CLEANED ATLEASTONCE AYEAR
To clean your alarm,remove it from the mounting bracket asout-
lined in the beginning of thissection.You can clean the interior
of your alarm ( sensing chamber ) by using compressed air or a vac-
uum cleaner hose and blowing or vacuuming through the open-
ingsaround 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 button.If cleaning
doesnot restore the alarm to normaloperation the alarm should
be replaced.
7.LIMITATIONSOF SMOKE ALARMS
WARNING: PLEASEREAD CAREFULLYAND THOROUGHLY
•NFPA 72 states: L ife safety from fire in residentialoccupanciesis
based primarily on early notification to occupantsof the need to
escape,followed by the appropriate egress actionsby those
occupants. Fire warning systemsfor dwelling unitsare capable of
protecting about half of the occupantsin potentially fatalfires.
Victimsare 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 strategiessuch asprotection-in-place or
assisted escape or rescue are necessary.
• S moke alarmsare devicesthat can provide early warning of pos-
sible firesat a reasonable cost; however,alarmshave sensing lim-
itations. Ionization sensing alarmsmay detect invisible fire parti-
cles ( associated with fast flaming fires ) sooner than photoelectric
alarms. Photoelectricsensing alarmsmay detect visible fire parti-
cles ( associated with slow smoldering fires ) sooner than ioniza-
tion alarms. Home firesdevelop in different waysand are often
unpredictable.For maximum protection,Kidde recommendsthat
both Ionization and Photoelectricalarmsbe 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 hasbeen cut off,such asby an electricalfire or an
open fuse.
• S moke alarmsmust be tested regularly to make sure the batteries
and the alarm circuitsare in good operating condition.
• S moke alarmscannot provide an alarm if smoke doesnot reach
the alarm.Therefore,smoke alarmsmay not sense firesstarting
in chimneys, walls, on roofs, on the other side of a closed door
or on a different floor.
•If the alarm islocated outside the bedroom or on a different
floor,it may not wake up a sound sleeper.
•The use of alcoholor drugsmay also impair one’sability to hear
the smoke alarm.For maximum protection,a smoke alarm
should be installed in each sleeping area on every levelof a
home.
•Although smoke alarmscan help save livesby providing an early
warning of a fire,they are not a substitute for an insurance poli-
cy.Home ownersand rentersshould have adequate insurance to
protect their livesand property.
8.GOOD SAFETY HABITS
DEVELOPAND PRACTICE APLAN OFESCAPE
•Make a floor plan indicating all doorsand windowsand at least
two ( 2 ) escape routesfrom each room. S econd 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 drillsat
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 allowsall occupantsto test your plan before an
emergency.You may not be able to reach your children.It is
important they know what to do.
•Install and maintain fire extinguisherson every levelof the home
and in the kitchen,basement and garage.Know how to use a
fire extinguisher prior to an emergency.
•Current studieshave shown smoke alarmsmay not awaken all
sleeping individuals, and that it isthe responsibility of individuals
in the household that are capable of assisting othersto 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.
WHATTODO WHENTHEALARMSOUNDS
•Alert small children in the home.
• L eave 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 itssur-
face.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 iscool,place your shoulder against it,open it slightly
and be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke rush in.
• S tay close to the floor if the air issmoky.Breathe shallowly through
a cloth,wet if possible.
•Once outside,go to your selected meeting place and make sure
everyone isthere.
•Call the fire department from your neighbor’shome - not from
yours!
•Don’t return to your home until the fire officialssay that it isall
right to do so.
There are situationswhere a smoke alarm may not be effective to
protect against fire asstated in the NFPA S tandard 72.For instance:
a ) smoking in bed
b ) leaving children home alone
c ) cleaning with flammable liquids, such asgasoline
9.NRC INFORM ATION
Ionization type smoke alarmsuse a very small amount of a
radioactive element in the sensing chamber to enable detection of
visible and invisible combustion products. The radioactive element
issafely contained in the chamber and requiresno adjustmentsor
maintenance.Thissmoke alarm meetsor exceedsall government
standards. It ismanufactured and distributed under license from
the U. S .Nuclear R egulatory Commission.
10.NFPA REQUIRED PROTECTION
The NationalFire Protection Association’s S tandard 72 providesthe
following information:
S moke Detection - Where required by applicable laws, codes, or
standardsfor the specified occupancy,approved single- and multi-
ple-station smoke alarmsshall be installed asfollows: ( 1 ) In all
sleeping roomsException: S moke alarmsshall not be required in
sleeping roomsin existing one- and two-family dwelling units. ( 2 )
Outside of each separate sleeping area,in immediate vicinity of
the sleeping rooms. ( 3 ) On each levelof the dwelling unit,includ-
ing basementsException: In existing one- and two-family dwelling
units, approved smoke alarmspowered by batteriesare permitted.
S moke Detection - Are More S moke AlarmsDesirable? The
required number of smoke alarmsmight not provide reliable early
warning protection for those areasseparated by a door from the
areasprotected by the required smoke alarms. For thisreason,it is
recommended that the householder consider the use of additional
smoke alarmsfor those areasfor increased protection.The addi-
tionalareasinclude the basement,bedrooms, dining room,fur-
nace room,utility room,and hallwaysnot protected by the
required smoke alarms. The installation of the smoke alarmsin
the kitchen,attic ( finished or unfinished ) ,or garage isnormally not
recommended,asthese locationsoccasionally experience condi-
tionsthat can result in improper operation.
Thisequipment should be installed in accordance with the
NationalFire Protection Association’s S tandard 72 ( NFPA,
Batterymarch Park,Quincy,MA 02269 ) .
NOTIFY YOU R L OCA L FI R E DEPA R TMENT AND IN S U R ANCE COM-
PANY OFYOU R S MOKE A L A R M IN S TA LL ATION.

11.CAUTION (ASREQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA
STATE FIRE MARSHAL)
“Early warning fire detection isbest achieved by the installation of
fire detection equipment in all roomsand areasof the household
asfollows: A smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping area
( in the vicinity of,but outside of the bedrooms ) ,and heat or
smoke detectorsin the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms,
kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and stor-
age rooms, basementsand attached garages”.
12.SERVICE AND WARRANTY
If after reviewing thismanualyou feelthat your smoke alarm is
defective in any way,do not tamper with the unit. R eturn it for
servicing to: KIDDE S afety,1016 Corporate Park Dr., Mebane,NC
27302.800-880-6788 ( S ee Warranty for in-warranty returns ) .
FIVEYEARLIMITEDWARRANTY
KIDDE S afety warrantsto the originalpurchaser that the enclosed
smoke alarm ( but not the battery ) will be free from defectsin material
and workmanship or design under normaluse and service for a period
of five yearsfrom the date of purchase.The obligation of KIDDE S afety
under thiswarranty islimited 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 S ervice Department,KIDDE S afety,1016 Corporate Park Dr.,
Mebane,NC 27302.
Thiswarranty shall not apply to the smoke alarm if it hasbeen dam-
aged,modified,abused or altered after the date of purchase or if it fails
to operate due to improper maintenance or inadequate AC or DC elec-
tricalpower.
THE L IABI L ITY OFKIDDE S AFETY O R ANY OFIT S PA R ENT O R S UB-
S IDIA R Y CO R PO R ATION S A R I S ING F R OM THE S A L E OFTHI S S MOKE
A L A R M O R UNDE R THE TE R M S OFTHI S L IMITED WA RR ANTY S HA LL
NOT IN ANY C A S E EXCEED THE CO S T OF R EP L ACEMENT OF S MOKE
A L A R M AND,IN NO CA S E, S HA LL KIDDE S AFETY O R ANY OFIT S PA R -
ENT O R S UB S IDIA R Y CO R PO R ATION S BE L IAB L E FO R CON S EQUENTIA L
L O SS O R DA MAGE S R E S U L TING F R OM THE FAI L U R E OFTHE S MOKE
A L A R M O R FO R B R EACH OFTHI S O R ANY OTHE R WA RR ANTY,EXP R E SS
O R IMP L IED,EVEN IFTHE L O SS O R DAMAGE I S CAU S ED BY THE COM-
PANY’ S NEG L IGENCE O R FAU L T.
S ince some statesdo not allow limitationson the duration of an implied
warranty or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidentalor con-
sequentialdamages, the above limitationsor exclusionsmay not apply
to you.While thiswarranty givesyou specificlegalrights, you may also
have other rightswhich vary from state to state.
Also,KIDDE S afety makesno warranty,express or implied,written or
oral,including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular pur-
pose,with respect to the battery.
The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both
partieshereto.
QUE S TION S O R FO R M O R E INFO R MATION
Call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788 or contact
usat our website at www.kidde.com
Kidde,1016 Corporate Park Drive,Mebane,NC 27302