Kidde i9070CA User manual

Manual P/N 820-1497 Rev. A 04/08
ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this
user’s guide, which should be saved for future reference and
passed on to any subsequent owner.
Smoke Alarm
User’s Guide
i9070CA
with Front loading
battery door
i9070CA
9VBattery Operated
SINGLE STATION
SMOKE ALARM

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16
Fire Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-20
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Contents
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this smoke alarm. It is an important
part of your family’s home safety plan. You can trust this
product to provide the highest quality safety protection. We
know you expect nothing less when the lives of your family are
at stake.
Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this alarm manual,
and save it for future reference. Teach children how to respond
to the alarms, and that they should never play with the unit.
If you have any questions about the operation or installation of
your alarm, please call our toll free Consumer Hotline at
1-800-880-6788.
Image1C will help you determine the correct location of safety
products that will help make your home a safer place.
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Made in China. Patents Pending
Kidde Canada Inc.
P.O. Box 40, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
www.kiddecanada.com

This product is designed to detect products of combustion using
the ionization technique. It contains 0.9 microcurie of Americium
241, a radioactive material. 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.
This smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of radioactive
element in the ionization sensor chamber. Do not try to repair the
smoke alarm yourself. Refer to the instructions in Warranty for
service.
WARNING! Removal of the smoke alarm battery will render the
smoke alarm inoperative.
IMPORTANT! Read all instructions before installation and keep
this manual near the alarm for future reference.
Installation
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Installation
Recommended Locations
• Locate the first alarm in the immediate area of the sleeping
rooms. Try to monitor the exit path, as the sleeping rooms are
usually farthest from the exit. If more than one sleeping area
exists, locate additional alarms in each sleeping area (Image 1A).
• 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 (Image 1B).
• Locate an alarm in every sleeping room.
• 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.
• For mobile home installation, select locations carefully to avoid
thermal barriers that may form at the ceiling. For more details, see
Mobile Homes.
• When mounting an alarm on the ceiling, locate it at a minimum of
10 cm (4") from the side wall (Image 2A).
• 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") belowthe ceiling (Image2A and 2B).
•Put smokealarms atboth ends of ahallway or large room if the
hallway or room is more than 9.1 m (30 ft) long. For large rooms,
one smoke alarm is recommended for every 500 square feet of
floor space.
•Install smokealarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at or
within 0.9 m (3') of the highest point (measured horizontally).
NFPA 72 states: “Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes
greater than 0.3 m in 2.4 m (1 foot in 8 feet) horizontallyshall be
located on the high side of the room.” NFPA 72 states: “A row of
detectors shall be spaced and located within 0.9 m (3') of the peak
of the ceiling measured horizontally” (Image 2B and 2C).

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Installation
DINING
ROOM
LIVING
ROOM
Smoke Alarms for Minimum Protection
Ionization Type Smoke Alarm with
Hush
®
Control or Photoelectric Type
Smoke Alarms for Additional Protection
KITCHEN BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
LIVING
ROOM KITCHEN
BEDROOMBEDROOM HALL
BASEMENT
IMAGE 1A
IMAGE 1C
IMAGE 1B
SINGLE FLOOR PLAN MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN
BEDROOM
FAMILY ROOM
WORKSHOPBASEMENT
KITCHEN
HALL
GARAGE
MASTER
BEDROOM
FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS
SMOKE
ALARMS
CARBON
MONOXIDE
ALARMS
TALKING
SMOKE/CO
ALARM
TOTAL HOME PROTECTION
• In homes that are not well insulated, 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. If you are not sure about the insulation in your
home, or if you notice that the outer walls and ceiling are either
hot or cold, install the alarm on an inside wall. In such homes,
install the smoke alarm 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 (Image 2A).

• 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 12” (305mm) vertically down from the highest point
(Image 2D).
Locations to Avoid
• Do not install within 0.9 m (3') 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-flow areas.
• Do not place the alarm where drapes or other objects will
block the sensor. Smoke must be able to reach the sensor to
accurately detect conditions.
• Do not install in peaks of vaulted ceilings, “A” frame ceilings
or gabled roofs. (Less than 10 cm (4") from the peak of an “A”
frame type ceiling.)
• Install at least 30.5 cm (12") away from fluorescent lights as
electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms.
• Keep out of insect infested areas. Avoid excessively dusty, dirty
or greasy areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarms or
failure to alarm.
• Extreme temperatures may effect the sensitivity of the alarm.
Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than
4.4°C (40°F) or hotter than 37.8°C (100°F), such as garages
and unfinished attics.
• Do not install in areas where the relative humidity (RH) is
greater than 85%. Very humid areas, with moisture or steam,
can cause nuisance alarms.
• Avoid placing ionization smoke alarms in kitchen areas.
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 place in the garage. Particles of combustion are
present when you start your automobile.
• 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.
Installation
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Installation
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IMAGE 2A
IMAGE 2C
HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FROM PEAK
CEILING
10 cm (4”)
MINIMUM
10 cm (4”)
MINIMUM
30.5 cm (12”)
MAXIMUM
SIDE WALL
BEST
PLACEMENT
ACCEPTABLE
PLACEMENT
NEVER HERE
STAGNANT
AIR
10 cm (4”)
0.9 m (3’) 0.9 m (3’)
NOTIN
THIS AREA
ANYWHERE IN THIS
AREA
10 cm (4”)
NOTIN
THIS AREA
ANYWHERE IN THIS
AREA
0.9 m (3’)
IMAGE 2B

Mobile Homes
Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be energy
efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended in Recommended
Locations and Image 2A.
In 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 that 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 (Image 2A).
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 sleeping areas. For additional
protection, see Image 1A.
WARNING: Test your smoke alarm operation after R.V. or mobile
home vehicle has been in storage, before each trip and at least
once a week during use.
Mounting
CAUTION: This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable!
CAUTION: When wall mounting, the unit must be mounted so
that battery door faces down! (Image 3C) Incorrect orientation
of wall mounted smoke alarms will decrease operational
effectiveness.
Installation
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ANYWHERE IN THIS
AREA
30cm (12")
IMAGE 2D

Installation
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• After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described
previously, hold the mounting plate against the selected
installation location (wall or ceiling) and mark the center of the
holes with a pencil. To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm
with the hall-way, or wall, the “A” line on the mounting plate
should be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounted, or
horizontal when wall mounted (Image 3A and 3B). Drill a
hole through the pencil marks and use the enclosed screws and
anchors to secure. Use 3/16” drill for anchor holes. Align the
alarm with the mounting plate and rotate clockwise (right) until
the unit is aligned.
A A
IMAGE 3A
IMAGE 3C IMAGE 3D
“A” LINE
ALIGNMENT MARKS
WALL MOUNTING
POSITION ROTATE TO MOUNT OR TO REMOVE
IMAGE 3B
Install
Remove

Installation
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• Install the alarm on the mounting plate and rotate the alarm in
the direction of the “ON” arrow on the cover until the alarm
ratchets into place (Image 3D). This ratcheting function allows
for aesthetic alignment.
Note: The alarm will attach to the mounting plate in
4 positions (every 90 degrees). When wall mounting, make
sure the battery door is at the bottom of the unit (Image 3C).
Battery
This unit will not function without a properly installed battery,
and is equipped with a battery lockout feature which prevents the
battery door from closing if a battery is not installed correctly.
See Maintenance section for additional information concerning
battery installation.
• For initial installation a pre-installed 9 V battery is included
with a battery pull tab that allows for easy connection. Simply
pull the tab out, and the battery is connected! See
Maintenance for additional information concerning battery
installation.
•Pull the Battery Pull Tab (yellow tab protruding from the unit)
completely out of the unit. This will automatically connect the
battery.
Testing
• Test the unit to ensure proper operation by pressing the Test
button.
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, always
stand an arms-length away from the unit when testing.
The smoke alarm is operating once a fresh battery is installed and
testing is complete. When the smoke alarm ionization sensor
chamber senses products of combustion, the horn will sound a loud
(85db) alarm until the sensing chamber is cleared of smoke particles.
Operation