Kidde i12010S User manual

Ionization
Smoke Alarm
P/N 1210-7201-04 REV.A EN 06/2016
For questions concerning your Smoke Alarm, please call our
Product Support Line at 1-800-880-6788.
User Guide for Model i12010S
10 YEAR SMOKE ALARM
GREEN-
STANDBY
For your convenience, write down the following information. If you call
our Product Support Line, these are the first questions you will be asked:
Alarm Model Number
(located on back of the alarm):
Date of Manufacture
(located on back of the alarm):
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
READ AND SAVE THIS USER GUIDE
• 120V AC
• Sealed 3V Lithium Battery
Backup
• 2-LED Display
• Test/Hush®button
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Product View
FRONT
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ALARM SOUNDER
RED AND GREEN LED
10 YEAR SMOKE ALARM
GREEN-
STANDBY
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Product View
BACK
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• Loud 85 decibel alarm.
• Ionization smoke sensor.
• Powered by 120V AC (60 Hz, 45mA max) wire-in connector .
• Interconnectable to other Kidde/Nighthawk brand smoke and
CO alarms (see page 15 for details).
SMOKE ALARM: The alarm pattern is three long alarm beeps,
which will repeat until the smoke is eliminated. The red LED
light will flash with the alarm beeps..
LOW BATTERY: If the battery is low, the red LED light will flash
and the unit will “chirp” every 60 seconds, for a minimum of
seven (7) days. This alarm contains a sealed 3V Lithium battery,
which will last the life of the alarm. No need to replace
batteries.
• The End of Product Life Alarm/Signal is a double chirp and flash
every 30 seconds (see page 17).
• End of Life Hush. At end of product life, the button can be
pushed to silence the end of life "chirp" for approximately
3 days at a time, for a maximum of 30 days life extension.
• One “chirp” every 30 seconds coupled with a green LED flash
twice a second is an indication that the alarm is
malfunctioning. If this occurs call the Product Support Line at
1-800-880-6788.
• Test/Reset button performs functions.(See page 14).
• HUSH Control Feature that silences the unit during nuisance
alarm situations (see page 15).
• Alarm Memory Feature that gives visual indication when an
alarm has sensed a hazardous condition(see page 16).
• Green and red LED lights that indicate normal operation and
alarm status (see page 17 for details).
The smoke alarm monitors the air for products of combustion
that are produced when something is burning or smoldering.
When smoke particles in the smoke sensor reach a specified
concentration, the alarm warning system will sound, and be
accompanied by the flashing red LED light.
WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND
THOROUGHLY
Features
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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 are necessary.
• Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of
possible fires at a reasonable cost; however, alarms have
sensing limitations. Ionization sensing alarms may detect
invisible fire particles (associated with fast flaming fires) sooner
than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric sensing alarms may
detect visible fire particles (associated with slow smoldering
fires) sooner than ionization alarms. Home fires develop in
different ways and are often unpredictable. For maximum
protection, Kidde recommends that both Ionization and
Photoelectric alarms be installed.
• A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified
type, in good condition and installed properly.
• 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 different 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 protection, a smoke alarm
should be installed in each sleeping area on every level of a
home.
•Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing an
early warning of a fire, they are not a substitute for an
insurance policy. Home owners and renters should have
adequate insurance to protect their lives and property.
Features and General Information
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Step 1
Installation Guide:
IMPORTANT: THIS ALARM MUST BE MOUNTED ON A
CEILING OR WALL. IT WAS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE AS A
TABLETOP DEVICE! INSTALL ONLY AS DETAILED!
A. Recommended Installation Locations:
Kidde Safety recommends the installation of a Smoke Alarm in
the following locations. For maximum protection we suggest an
alarm be installed on each level of a multilevel home, including
every bedroom, hallways, finished attics and basements. Put
alarms at both ends of bedroom, hallway or large room if hallway
or room is more than 30 ft (9.1m) long. If you have only one
alarm, ensure it is placed in the hallway outside of the main
sleeping area, or in the main bedroom. Verify the alarm can be
heard in all sleeping areas.
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 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.
When mounting an
alarm on the ceiling,
locate it at a minimum
of 4” (10cm) from the
side wall (see figure 1).
If installing 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).
Installation Instructions
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Sloped Ceiling Installation:
The following information is from the National Fire Protection
Association and is listed in Fire Code 72.
Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at,
or within 3 ft (0.9m) of the highest point (measured horizontally).
NFPA 72 states “Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes
greater than 1 ft to 8 ft (.3 m-2.4 m) horizontally shall be located
on the high side of the room”.
NFPA 72 states “A row of alarms shall be spaced and located
within 3 ft (0.9 m) of the peak of the ceiling measured
horizontally” (see figure 2).
Install Smoke Alarms on tray-shaped ceilings (coffered ceilings)
on the highest portion of the ceiling or on the sloped portion of
the ceiling within 30.5 cm (12”) vertically down from the highest
point (see figure 2).
Mobile Homes:
Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be
energy efficient. Install Smoke alarms as recommended above
(refer to Recommended Installation Instructions and figure 1).
In older mobile homes that are not well insulated, extreme heat
or cold can be transferred from the outside to the inside
Installation Instructions
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ANYWHERE IN
THIS AREA
30 cm (12”)
FIGURE 2
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through poorly insulated walls and roof. This may cause a
thermal barrier, which can prevent smoke from reaching an
alarm mounted on the ceiling. In such mobile homes install
your Smoke Alarm on an inside wall with the top edge of the
alarm at a minimum of 4 inches (10cm) and a maximum of 12
inches (30.5cm) below the ceiling (see figure 2). 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
your alarm on an inside wall ONLY!
THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION’S
STANDARD 72 (National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
B. Where Not to Install:
Do not install in garages, kitchens, furnace rooms or
bathrooms! INSTALL AT LEAST 5 FEET AWAY FROM ANY
FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.
Do not install within 3 ft (.9m) of the following: The door to a
kitchen, or a bathroom that contains a tub or shower, forced air
supply ducts used for heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house
ventilating fans, or other high air areas. Avoid excessively dusty,
dirty or greasy areas. Dust, grease or household chemicals can
contaminate the alarm's sensor, causing it to not operate
properly.
Place the alarm where drapes or other objects will not block the
sensor. Smoke must be able to reach the sensor to accurately
detect these conditions. Do not install in peaks of vaulted
ceilings, “A” frame ceilings or gabled roofs. Keep out of damp
and humid areas.
Install at least one (1) foot away from fluorescent lights,
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WARNING - This product is intended for
use in ordinary indoor locations of family
living units. It is not designed to measure
compliance with Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) commercial
or industrial standards.
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electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms. Do not place in
direct sunlight and keep out of insect infested areas. Extreme
temperatures will effect the sensitivity of the Smoke Alarm. Do
not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 40
degrees Fahrenheit (4.4˚ Celsius) or hotter than 100 degrees
Fahrenheit (37.8˚ Celsius), such as garages and unfinished attics.
Do not install in areas where the relative humidity (RH) is above
95%. Place away from doors and windows that open to the
outside.
Step 2
Wiring 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 all wiring used shall be in accordance
with articles 210 and 300.3(B) of the U.S. National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA 70, NFPA 72 and/or any other codes having
jurisdiction in your area. The multiple station interconnect
wiring to the alarms must be run in the same raceway or cable
as the AC power wiring. In addition, the resistance of the
interconnect wiring shall be a maximum of 10 ohms.
• The appropriate power source is 120 Volt AC Single Phase
supplied from a non-switchable circuit, which is not protected
by a ground fault interrupter.
• Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless
the combination (alarm and detector guard) have been
evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
•WARNING: The alarm cannot be operated from power
derived from a square wave, modified square wave or modified
sine wave, inverter. These types of inverters are sometimes
used to supply power to the structure in off grid installations,
such as solar or wind derived power sources. These power
sources produce high peak voltages that will damage the
alarm.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC QUICK CONNECT HARNESS
CAUTION! TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER TO THE
CIRCUIT BEFORE WIRING THE ALARM.
Installation Instructions
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• 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 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 interconnect 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 (see page 15 for details on
interconnecting Kidde devices).
• The maximum wire run distance between the first and last unit
in an interconnected system is 1000 feet.
•NOTE: This alarm is not compatible with Kidde CO-relays and
Strobes manufactured before Nov. 1, 2011.
• Figure 3 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 (as
required by local codes) available at all electrical supply stores
and most hardware stores.
Installation Instructions
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FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER
REDBLACK
WHITE
CONNECTOR
REDBLACK
WHITE
CONNECTOR
First
Alarm
Additional
Alarm
Kidde Relay Module
SM120X, CO120X
or both
Additional
Alarm
Optional
Accessory
WIRES ON ALARM HARNESS CONNECTED TO
Black Hot Side of AC Line
White Neutral Side of AC Line
Red Interconnect Lines (Red Wires) of
Other Units in the Multiple Station
Set up
FIGURE 3 Interconnect Wiring Diagram
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Step 3
Mounting Instructions:
CAUTION: YOUR SMOKE ALARM IS SEALED AND THE
COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE!
1. To help identify the date to replace the unit, write the "Replace
by" date (10 years from initial power up) in permanent marker
in the space provided on the side of the alarm. See Alarm
Replacement section for additional information.
2. Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the alarm by
holding the mounting bracket and twisting the alarm in the
direction indicated by the “OFF”arrow on the alarm cover.
3. After selecting the proper location for your Smoke Alarm, as
described on Pages 8-10, and wiring the AC QUICK
CONNECT harness as described in the WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
(NOTE: AC power should be turned off at this stage), 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 must be parallel with the hallway
when ceiling mounted, or horizontal when wall mounted.
4. 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.
5. Remove the cardboard square from the connector pins and
plug the AC QUICK CONNECTOR into the back of the alarm (see
figure 4), 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.
6. Install the alarm on the mounting bracket and rotate the
alarm in the direction of the “ON” arrow on the cover 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 degrees). NOTE: Installing the
alarm on the mounting bracket will automatically activate the
battery backup.
7. Turn on the AC power. The green AC Power On Indicator
should be lit when the alarm is operating from AC power.
Installation Instructions
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Step 4
Testing the Alarm
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the
alarm, always stand an arms length away from the unit
when testing.
After installation, TEST THE UNIT’S ELECTRONICS by pressing and
releasing the test/reset button. You will hear one beep on the
button push, and will then hear the
following sequence of "beeps:
Three long beeps.
Pause
Three long beeps.
Pause
Single beep to reset
Weekly testing is required! If at
anytime it does not perform as
described, verify power is connected
correctly. Clean dust and other buildup
off the unit. If it still doesn’t operate properly call the Product
Support Line at 1-800-880-6788.
Interconnect Feature
Your Smoke Alarm is interconnectable to other multiple station
Kidde, Nighthawk and Kidde/Fyrnetics products:
•
When mixing compatible models with battery backup with models
without battery backup, be advised that the models without battery
backup will not respond during an AC power failure.
• This unit is only approved to interconnect with other
Kidde/Nighthawk products. It is NOT approved to interconnect
with any other brand of detection product.
• This alarm is interconnect compatible with the following alarms
and accessories:
–Smoke alarms: 1235, 1275, 1276, 1285, i12020, i12020A,
i12040, i12040A, i12060, i12060A, i12010SCO, i12010S,
i4618, i4618A, KN-SMFM-I, RF-SM-ACDC, PE120, P12040,
Pi2000, Pi2010, i12080, i12080A, KN-COSM-I,
KN-COSM-IB, KN-COSM-IBA
– Heat alarm: HD135F
– CO alarms: KN-COB-IC, KN-COP-IC, KN-COPE-I
– Relay modules: SM120X, CO120X
– Strobe Light: SL177i, SLED177i
Installation Instructions
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FIGURE 4
Installing AC Quick
Connect
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• For more information about compatible interconnect units and
their functionality in an interconnect system, visit our web site
at www.kidde.com.
Smoke HUSH Control Feature
The HUSH feature has the capability of temporarily desensitizing
the smoke alarm circuit for approximately 9 minutes. This feature
is to be used only when a known alarm condition, such as smoke
from cooking, activates the alarm. When the unit is in alarm,You
can put your Smoke Alarm in HUSH mode by pushing the
test/reset button. If the smoke is not too dense, the alarm will
silence immediately, and the green LED will flash every 2 seconds
for approximately 9 minutes. This indicates that the smoke alarm
is in a temporarily desensitized condition. Your Smoke Alarm will
automatically reset after approximately 9 minutes. When the unit
returns to normal operation after being in HUSH mode, it will
sound the alarm if smoke is still present. The HUSH feature can
be used repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition
causing the alarm. While the unit is in HUSH mode, pushing the
test/reset button on the alarm will also end the HUSH period.
NOTE: DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE HUSH CONTROL
FEATURE AND SOUND A CONTINUOUS ALARM.
CAUTION: BEFORE USING THE ALARM HUSH FEATURE,
IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND BE CERTAIN A
SAFE CONDITION EXISTS.
LED Indicator Operation
Red LED
The red LED will flash as described below under the following
conditions:
--During smoke alarm, with every beep
--During testing (same as alarm)
--Low battery, single flash with chirp every 60 seconds.
--End of product life, double flash and chirp every 30 seconds
--Unit error mode: Single flash and chirp every 30 seconds. Also
every 30 seconds, a Fault Code is flashed, which can be
observed and reported to customer service for
troubleshooting.
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Operating Instructions
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-Green LED
The green LED will flash as described below under the following
conditions:
– Standby Condition (powered by AC and battery backup):
The LED will be constantly on.
– Standby Condition (powered by only battery backup):
The LED will flash every 60 seconds.
– Smoke Alarm Memory Condition: The LED will flash
every second during alarm. When the alarm condition
goes away, the originating alarm unit will flash the LED
every 16 seconds until the test/reset button is pressed,
thus resetting the alarm.
– Initiating Alarm condition: 1 second flash rate during the
alarm, which indicates this unit initiated the alarm.
– Trouble Fault/Error mode: 1/2 second flash rate (AC
powered only). Helps owner locate the mysterious
chirping unit
– HUSH MODE Condition: The LED will flash every 2
seconds while the alarm is in HUSH mode.
Operating Instructions
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Tamper Resist Feature
To make your smoke alarm tamper resistant, a tamper resist
feature has been provided. Activate the tamper resist feature by
breaking off the four posts in the square holes in the trim ring
(see figure 5A). 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 help deter
children and others from removing the alarm from bracket.
NOTE: To remove the alarm when the tamper resist tab is
engaged, press down on the tamper resist tab, and rotate the
alarm off of the bracket (see figure 5B).
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Operating Instructions
FIGURE 5A
FIGURE 5B
AA
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What To Do If The Alarm Sounds
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NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM! When
the smoke alarm sounds:
Smoke alarms are designed to minimize false alarms. Cigarette
smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless the smoke is
blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from cooking
may set off the alarm if located too 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.
If the alarm sounds, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered
follow these steps. Become thoroughly familiar with these items,
and review with all family members!
• Alert small children in the home.
• Leave immediately using one of your planned escape routes
(see page 26). Every second counts, don’t stop to get dressed
or pick up valuables.
• Before opening inside doors look for smoke seeping in around
the edges, and feel with the back of your hand. If the door is
hot use your second exit. If you feel it’s safe, open the door
very slowly and be prepared to close immediately if
smoke and heat rush in.
• If the escape route requires you to go through smoke, crawl
low under the smoke where the air is clearer.
• Go to your predetermined meeting place. When two people
have arrived one should leave to call 911 from a neighbor’s
home, and the other should stay to perform a head count.
• Do not reenter under any circumstance until fire
officials give the go ahead.
• 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 unsupervised
c) cleaning with flammable liquids, such as gasoline
Fire Departments, most utility companies and HVAC contractors
will perform smoke alarm inspections, some may charge for this
service. It’s advisable to inquire about any applicable fees prior to
having the service performed. Kidde Safety will not pay for, or
reimburse, the owner or user of this product, for any repair or
dispatch calls related to the alarm sounding.
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Battery Information
Alarm Removal
IF TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED, REFER
TO TAMPER RESIST FEATURE DESCRIPTION ON PAGE 17 FOR
REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS.
Remove the alarm from the mounting bracket by rotating the
alarm in the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the cover.
Battery (Non-Replaceable)
This alarm contains a sealed 3V Lithium battery, which will last
the life of the alarm. If any form of battery failure is detected,
the red LED light will flash and the unit will "chirp" once every
60 seconds. Also, the green LED will flash twice a second to help
locate the chirping unit (AC power only). This cycle will continue
for at least seven days. Replace alarm immediately!
THE UNIT MUST BE DEACTIVATED (see “Deactivation of
Alarm” section) and replaced within 7 days of the first
occurrence of the “Low Battery Warning” to provide
continuous alarm protection.
If the red LED light flashes along with a chirp every 30
seconds, and if the green LED flashes twice per second (AC
power only) your unit has malfunctioned.
Call our toll free
Product Support Line at 1-800-880-6788 for instructions on how
to return the unit.
End of Life Notification
Ten (10) years after unit is first powered, this alarm will chirp
twice every 30 seconds to indicate it is time to replace the alarm.
REPLACE IMMEDIATELY!
End of Life Hush can be activated by pushing the test
button to silence the End of Life chirp for approximately
3 days at a time for a maximum of 30 day life extension.
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WARNING:
a. When disposing of the alarm, the alarm must be
deactivated which discharges the battery to a safe
level for disposal.
b. Deactivation of the alarm is permanent. Once the
alarm has been deactivated, it cannot be reactivated!
c. Once deactivated, the alarm will NO LONGER DETECT
SMOKE .
d. Once the alarm is deactivated the battery will be
depleted and the alarm will no longer function.
e. Once the alarm has been deactivated, it cannot be
mounted onto the mounting plate or reactivated.
WARNING! Failure to turn off alarm as instructed prior
to disposal may create potential for lithium battery
related fire or hazard.
DEACTIVATION OF ALARM
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TO DEACTIVATE THE ALARM:
Remove the alarm from the mounting plate by rotating
it in the direction indicated by
the arrows on the cover
of the alarm.
On back side of alarm, locate the area on
product label.
Break through label with a screw driver.
Slide the tab to the “OFF” location. This will
deactivate the alarm, stop the
low battery “chirp”
and render the alarm safe for disposal by draining
the battery.
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To keep your Smoke Alarm in good working order, please follow
these simple steps:
• Verify the unit's alarm and LED lights operation by pushing the
test/reset button once a week.
• Remove the unit from mounting bracket and vacuum the
alarm cover and vents with a soft brush attachment once a
month to remove dust and dirt. REINSTALL IMMEDIATELY
AFTER CLEANING AND THEN TEST USING THE TEST/RESET
BUTTON!
• Never use detergents or other solvents to clean the unit.
• Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, or other aerosols near
the Smoke Alarm.
Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with
the sensor’s ability to detect smoke . Never attempt to
disassemble the unit or clean inside. This action will void your
warranty.
Move the Smoke Alarm and place in another location prior to
performing any of the following:
• Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture
• Painting
• Wall papering
• Using adhesives
Storing the unit in a plastic bag during any of the above projects
will protect the sensor from damage. Do not place near a diaper
pail.
WARNING: Reinstall the Smoke Alarm as soon as possible
to assure continuous protection.
General Maintenance
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