Kidde i9010 User manual

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Lithium (non-replaceable sealed in) Battery-Operated
Smoke Alarm with Alarm Memory and SMART HUSHTM
Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms.
Thank you for purchasing this smoke alarm. It is an important
part of your family’s home safety plan. You can trust this prod-
uct to provide the highest quality safety protection. We know
you expect nothing less when the lives of your family are at
stake.
Smoke Alarm User’s Guide
Smoke Alarm Model Number
(located on back of alarm):
Date Code (located on back of alarm):
The National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) and the manufacturer
recommend replacing this alarm
ten years from the date code.
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
Manual P/N 21008311-EN Rev. A
0910-7225-00
i9010 For model: i9010
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This alarm detects products of combustion using the ionization
technique. It contains 0.9 microcurie of Americium 241, a radioac-
tive material (see Section 9). Distributed under U.S. NRC License
No. 32-23858-01E. Manufactured in compliance with U.S. NRC
safety criteria in 10 CFR 32.27. The purchaser is exempt from any
regulatory requirements. Do not try to repair the smoke alarm your-
self. Refer to the instructions in Section 12 for service.
IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLA-
TION AND KEEP THIS MANUAL NEAR THE ALARM FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL
1 -- RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS
2 -- LOCATIONS TO AVOID
3 -- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
4 -- OPERATION AND TESTING
5 -- NUISANCE ALARMS
6 -- MAINTENANCE
7 -- LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
8 -- GOOD SAFETY HABITS
9 -- NRC INFORMATION
10 -- NFPA PROTECTION STANDARD 72
11 --
CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHAL REQUIRED INFORMATION
12 -- SERVICE AND WARRANTY
1. RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR ALARMS
• Locate the first alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms. Try
to monitor the exit path as the bedrooms are usually farthest
from the exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, locate addi-
tional alarms in each sleeping area.
• Locate additional alarms to monitor any stairway as 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.
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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.
• For mobile home installation, select locations carefully to avoid
thermal barriers that may form at the ceiling. For more details, see
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION below.
• When mounting an alarm on the ceiling, locate it at a minimum of
4” (10 cm) from the side wall (see 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” (10 cm) and a
maximum of 12” (30.5 cm) below the ceiling (see figure 1).
• Put smoke alarms at both ends of a bedroom hallway or large
room if the hallway or room is more than 30 feet (9.1 m) long.
BEDROOM
BEDROOM KITCHEN
LIVING ROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BASEMENT
KITCHEN
HALL BEDROOM
LIVING
ROOM
SINGLE FLOOR PLAN
MULTIPLE
FLOOR PLAN
NOT
IN THIS
(10 cm)
4"
MINIMUM
(10 cm)
4"
CEILING
DEAD AIR
SPACE
SIDE
WALL
MINIMUM
(30.5 cm)
12"
MAXIMUM
BEST
HERE NEVER
HERE
ACCEPTABLE
HERE
FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
FIGURE 1
(0.9 m)
3'
(102 mm)
4"
NOT
IN THIS
AREA
ANYWHERE
IN THIS AREA
(0.9 m)
3'
(0.9 m)
3'
(102 mm)
4"
NOT
IN THIS
AREA
ANYWHERE
IN THIS
AREA
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• Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at
or within 3ft (0.9m) of the highest point (measured horizontally).
NFPA 72 states: “Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes
greater than 1 ft in 8 ft (.3m in 2.4 m) horizontally shall be
located on the high side of the room.” NFPA 72 states: “A row
of detectors shall be spaced and located within 3 ft (0.9m) of
the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally” (see figure 3).
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be energy
efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended above (see figures
1 and 2).
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 4” (10 cm) and a maximum of 12” (30.5
cm) 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 walls and ceiling are either hot or cold,
install the alarm on an inside wall. For minimum protection, install
at least one alarm close to the bedrooms. For additional protec-
tion, see SINGLE FLOOR PLAN in figure 2.
WARNING: TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARM OPERATION AFTER
MOBILE HOME HAS BEEN IN STORAGE OR UNOCCUPIED
AND AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK DURING USE.
2. LOCATIONS TO AVOID
• In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you
start your automobile.
• Less than 4” (10cm) from the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling.
• In an area where the temperature may fall below 40ºF or rise
above 100ºF, such as garages and unfinished attics.
• In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or fail-
ure to alarm.
• In very humid areas. Moisture or steam can cause nuisance
alarms.
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• In insect-infested areas.
• Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft (.9m) of the fol-
lowing: the door to a kitchen, the door to a bathroom containing
a tub or shower, forced air supply ducts used for heating or cool-
ing, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high air flow
areas.
• Kitchens. Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a
kitchen alarm is desired, it should have an alarm silence feature
or be a photoelectric type.
• Near fluorescent lights. Electronic “noise” may cause nuisance
alarms.
• Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless
the combination (alarm and guard) has been evaluated and
found suitable for that purpose.
3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED (INCLUDING THE BATTERY).
THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE!
1.To insure 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 mounting or horizontal
when wall mounting.
AA
FIGURE 4
When mounting
in a hallway, the
“A” line should
be parallel with
the hallway.
AA
Alignment Marks
(”A” Line) on
Mounting
Bracket
FIGURE 5
When wall
mounting, the
“A” line should
be horizontal.
AA
FIGURE 6
Remove
Install
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2.After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in
Section 1, attach the mounting bracket to the ceiling as shown
in figure 3. For wall mounting see figure 4. Place the mounting
plate on the wall; be sure the “A” line is horizontal (parallel to
the floor). Use the screws and anchors provided to secure the
mounting bracket (use 3/16” drill bit for anchors).
3.This alarm has a battery permanently sealed inside the alarm no
battery installation is necessary.
ACTIVATING THE ALARM
This model is equipped with a feature that automatically
activates the alarm when the alarm is mounted to the
mounting bracket for the first time. Once activated, the
battery will supply power to the alarm for the life of the
alarm (10 years). Be sure that the mounting bracket is
mounted correctly before installing the alarm on the mount-
ing bracket.
1.To activate the alarm, install the alarm on the mounting bracket
(figure 6) and rotate the alarm clockwise (as indicated on the
alarm cover) until the alarm ratchets into place (the ratcheting
function allows for aesthetic alignment). NOTE: The alarm will
mount to the bracket in four (4) positions (every 90 degrees).
The alarm is now activated!
2.After installation/activation, test your alarm by depressing and
holding down the test button for a minimum of 5 seconds (or
until the alarm sounds). This should sound the alarm. CAU-
TION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm,
always stand an arms length away from the unit when
testing.
TAMPER RESIST FEATURE
Smoke Alarm Tamper Resist Feature
This alarm is equipped with a tamper resist feature that helps pre-
vent someone from removing the unit from the mounting bracket.
When activated, it can be very effective in preventing smoke alarm
removal or tampering.
Activate the smoke alarm tamper resist feature by breaking off the
four posts in the square holes in the mounting bracket (see figure
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4. OPERATION AND TESTING
OPERATION: The smoke alarm is operating once the alarm is acti-
vated (see Section 3) and testing is complete. When products of
combustion are sensed, the unit sounds a loud 85db pulsating
alarm until the air is cleared.
SMART HUSHTM CONTROL: The SMART HUSHTM feature has the
capability of temporarily desensitizing the alarm circuit for approxi-
mately 8 minutes. This feature is to be used only when a known
alarm condition, such as smoke from cooking, activates the alarm.
The smoke alarm is desensitized by pushing the HUSH®button on
the smoke alarm cover. If the smoke is not too dense, the alarm
will silence immediately and the red LED will illuminate for 1 sec-
onds every 8 seconds for 7 to 9 minutes. This indicates that the
alarm is in a temporarily desensitized condition. The smoke alarm
will automatically reset after approximately 8 minutes and sound
the alarm if particles of combustion are still present. The SMART
HUSHTM feature can be used repeatedly until the air has been
cleared of the condition causing the alarm. Pushing the test/reset
button on the alarm will end the temporarily desensitized period.
NOTE: DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE SMART HUSHTM
CONTROL FEATURE AND SOUND A CONTINUOUS ALARM.
7). When the posts are broken off, the tamper resist 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 the bracket. NOTE: To remove the
alarm when the tamper resist tab is engaged, press down on the
tamper resist tab and rotate the alarm in the direction indicated by
the arrows on the cover of the alarm (see figure 8).
FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8
Location of Posts:
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CAUTION: BEFORE USING THE ALARM SMART HUSHTM FEA-
TURE, IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND BE CER-
TAIN A SAFE CONDITION EXISTS.
FLASHING LED LIGHT: This smoke alarm is equipped with a flash-
ing red indicator light with four modes of operation:
• The LED will flash every 40-45 seconds in the standby mode sig-
nifying that the alarm is receiving power.
• The LED will flash every 1.5 seconds when the alarm is sound-
ing.
• The LED will illuminate for 1 seconds every 8 seconds while the
alarm is in the temporarily desensitized mode.
• If alarm memory has been set (see below for alarm memory
description), the LED will flash rapidly when the test button is
pressed.
ALARM MEMORY: This smoke alarm has an memory function that
will inform you if the alarm has sounded since the test button was
last pressed. The alarm memory will cause the red LED to flash
rapidly when the test button is pressed. The alarm memory is reset
when the test button is released.
TESTING: Test by pushing the test button on the cover and holding
it down for a minimum of 5 seconds (or until the alarm sounds).
This will sound the alarm if the electronic circuitry, horn, and bat-
tery are working. If no alarm sounds, the unit has defective bat-
tery or other failure. DO NOT use an open flame to test your
alarm, you could damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials
and start a structure fire.
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.
TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION. Erratic
or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective
alarm, and it should be returned for service (see Section 11).
5. NUISANCE ALARMS
Smoke alarms are designed to minimize nuisance alarms.
Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless the
smoke is blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from
cooking may set off the alarm if the alarm is located close to the
cooking area. Large quantities of combustible particles are gener-
ated from spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood
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which vents to the outside (non-recirculating type) will also help
remove these combustible products from the kitchen.
This model i9010 has a SMART HUSHTM control that is extremely
useful in a kitchen area or other areas prone to nuisance alarms.
For more information refer to Section 4, OPERATION AND TESTING.
If the alarm does sound, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered,
get out and call the fire department. If no fire is present, check to
see if one of the reasons listed in Section 2 may have caused the
alarm.
6. MAINTENANCE
BATTERY ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION
NOTE: One Lithium-Ion battery, permanently sealed inside the
alarm, powers this unit; no battery installation or replacement is
necessary for the life of the alarm.
WARNING! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ALARM FOR
ANY REASON!
To activate the alarm, attach the alarm to the mounting bracket by
rotating in the direction of the arrows on the cover, see ACTIVAT-
ING ALARM in Section 3 (INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS).
This alarm has a low battery monitor circuit which will cause the
alarm to “chirp” approximately every 40-45 seconds, for a mini-
mum of thirty (30) days, at the end of the life of the alarm to indi-
cate that the alarm needs replacement. To deactivate the alarm
remove the alarm from the mounting bracket by rotating the
alarm in the direction indicated by the arrows on the cover of the
alarm and locate the crosshatched area on product label. NOTE:
If the tamper resist feature has been activated, see TAMPER RESIST
FEATURE in Section 3 (INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS).
WARNING! DO NOT DEACTIVATE THE ALARM UNTIL THE
END OF THE ALARM LIFE, WHEN A “CHIRP” IS HEARD EVERY
40-45 SECONDS. ONCE THE ALARM IS DEACTIVATED THE
BATTERY WILL BE DEPLETED AND THE ALARM WILL NO
LONGER FUNCTION.
WARNING! ONCE THE ALARM HAS BEEN DEACTIVATED, IT
CANNOT BE REACTIVATED!
WARNING! ONCE THE ALARM HAS BEEN DEACTIVATED, IT
CANNOT BE MOUNTED ONTO THE MOUNTING BRACKET!
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Break out the crosshatched area with a screwdriver or similar tool.
Using a screwdriver or similar tool slide the exposed piece towards
the center of the alarm. This will deactivate the alarm, stop the
low battery “chirp” and render the alarm safe for disposal by
draining the battery.
CLEANING YOUR ALARM
YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR
If the tamper resist feature has been activated you will need to fol-
low the instructions in Section 3 to remove your alarm for mainte-
nance.
To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket as out-
lined in the beginning of this section. 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-
ings around 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 does not restore the alarm to normal
operation the alarm should be replaced.
7. LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY
• NFPA 72 states: Life safety from fire in residential occupancies is
based primarily on early notification to occupants of the need to
escape, followed by the appropriate egress actions by those
occupants. Fire warning systems for dwelling units are capable
of protecting about half of the occupants in potentially fatal
fires. Victims are often intimate with the fire, too old or young,
or physically or mentally impaired such that they cannot escape
even when warned early enough that escape should be possible.
For these people, other strategies such as protection-in-place or
assisted escape or rescue are necessary.
• Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of pos-
sible 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 photo-
electric 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
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