Kidde P4010DCSCO-WCA User manual

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WIRELESS
Photoelectric Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm
with Voice and Wireless Interconnect
User Guide
Model P4010DCSCO-WCA
WIRELESS INTERCONNECT:
You do NOT need a home wi-fi
system to use these units. Multiple
wireless units create their own
independent wireless alarm
network.
10YEAR BATTERY
WIRELESS INTERCONNECT
VOICE ALARM
COMBINATION ALARM
P/N: 2558-7202-01

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Thank You for Purchasing this Kidde Alarm
This model features a non-replaceable, sealed-in battery. It also contains a voice message system and
Hush®Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms. It is capable of Wireless Interconnect.
READ SECTION 9: Activation and Wireless Alarm Network, before powering the units. You do
NOT need a home wi-fi system to use these units. Multiple wireless units create their own independent
wireless alarm network.
Teach children how to respond to the alarm and that they should never play with the unit. This alarm
is a multi-criteria device designed to detect both smoke and carbon monoxide from any source of
combustion in a residential environment. It is not designed for use in a recreational vehicle (RV) or boat.
NOTE: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user guide which should be saved for future
reference and passed on to any subsequent owner.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the manufacturer recommend replacing this alarm
ten years from the date code on back of alarm.
Date Code (on back): _______________
Date of Purchase: _______________
Where Purchased: _______________
Date to Replace: _______________
Product Support: 1-800-880-6788
Please write down the below information
and have this at hand when you call.

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Contents
1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds . . . . . .5
3. Other Alarm Visual And Audible Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4. Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
5. Introduction, Product Features & Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .8
6. Limitations Of Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Alarms . . . . . . . . . .9
7. Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
8. Locations To Avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
9. Activation And Wireless Alarm Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
9.1 Setting Up A Wireless Alarm Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
9.2 Adding Another Device to an Existing Wireless Alarm Network . . . . .17
9.3 Resetting a Device’s Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
10. Operation And Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
11. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
12. Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
13. Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . 24
14. General Carbon Monoxide (CO) Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
15. Cleaning Your Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
16. Good Safety Habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
17. Service And Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds
Smoke alarm pattern is three long beeps with voice “Fire!,” a 1.5 second pause, and three long beeps
repeating. The red LED blinks in time with alarm pattern.
The smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke and carbon monoxide are present.
•Alert small children in the home as well as anyone else that might have difficulty recognizing the
importance of the alarm sounding or that might have difficulty leaving the area without help.
•Leave 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 its surface. 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 is cool, place your shoulder against it, open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and
smoke rush in.
•If the escape route requires you to go through smoke, stay close to the floor where the air is cleaner.
Crawl if necessary, and breathe shallowly through a cloth, wet if possible.
•Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there.
•Call the fire department from your cell phone outside, or from your neighbour’s home—not from
yours!
•Don’t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is all right to do so.
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 home alone
c) cleaning with flammable liquids, such as gasoline
NOTE: See Section 11. RECOGNIZING NUISANCE ALARMS, for nuisance alarm situations.

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2. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds
Carbon monoxide (CO) alarm pattern is four quick beeps with voice “Warning! Carbon Monoxide”
repeating every 5 seconds. The red LED blinks in time with alarm pattern.
warning: Carbon monoxide alarm aCtivation indiCates the presenCe of
Carbon monoxide (Co) at high ConCentrations whiCh Can kill you.
1. Immediately move to fresh air – outdoors or by an open door/window. Do a head count to check
that all persons are accounted for. Do not re-enter the premises nor move away from the open door/
window until the emergency services responders have arrived, the premises have been aired out, and
your alarm remains in its normal condition.
2. Call your local emergency service.
(fire department or 911)
Never restart the source of a CO problem until it has been corrected. Never ignore the sound of the
alarm!
NOTE: See Section 11. RECOGNIZING NUISANCE ALARMS, for nuisance alarm situations.
PHONE NUMBER

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3. Other Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators
Operational Mode Visual Indications Audible Indications Action/Note:
Normal (standby) Green LED blink approx every
60 sec.
Test (button press
when no alarm condi-
tion is present)
• 4 patterns of Red/Amber/Green.
• Test: Red LED blinks in time with
alarm pattern.
• Green LED fade on/o at test
complete
• Button press sound
• Voice: "Testing, this is very loud.
Press now to cancel test. 5, 4,
3, 2, 1."
• 3 long beeps, Voice "Fire!", 3 long
beeps, 4 quick beeps, Voice
"Warning, Carbon Monoxide,"
4 quick beeps, Voice "Test
Complete," Power on/reset sound.
• Voice "Test Canceled" if button
pushed before test sequence begins.
Perform Test/Hush button
press once a week to verify
proper alarm operation
* Push/release button before
the countdown ends to
cancel test.
Smoke or CO Alarm
Memory (unit has
experienced a smoke
or CO alarm event
within the last hour)
Red and Amber LED alternate on
1 sec, every 10 sec.
After button push: "Smoke
previously detected" or "Carbon
Monoxide previously detected"
only on the initiating alarm unit.
Push test button to clear
Alarm Memory. NOTE:
standard test sequence will
follow. (Push/release button
again to cancel test).
Smoke Alarm Hush
Mode, (Hush®
Control)
Red LED blinks every 2 sec. After button push: "Hush Mode
Activated." Smoke alarm pattern
stops.
(If there is too much smoke to allow
Hush: Voice "Too Much Smoke,
Alarm cannot be Hushed" Smoke
alarm pattern continues.)
This feature is to be used
only when a known alarm
condition, such as smoke
from cooking, activates
the alarm.
CO alarm reset None After button push: CO alarm
pattern stops.
Unit is conrming if CO is
present or if it experienced a
nuisance situation. Re-alarm
means danger. Move to fresh
air and call 911.
Locate None After button push on non-initiating
unit, only initiating unit continues
alarm pattern.
Use this to quickly locate the
alarm source and determine
if alarm is nuisance or real.
Smoke Alarm Hush
Mode Canceled
None Voice message "Hush Mode
Canceled."
When smoke levels drop
below the alarm threshold,
the voice message "Hush
Mode Canceled" will occur .
Initiating Alarm,
(Multiple alarms in an
interconnected system)
Green LED blinks once per sec indi-
cating that this is the unit initiating
the alarm in an interconnected,
multiple alarm, system.
Unit in either Smoke or CO alarm
mode.
During alarm, the initiating
alarm red blink will be
interrupted by a green blink.

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4. Troubleshooting Guide
Trouble Condition Visual Indications Audible Indications Action:
Low Battery
Amber
LED
blinks
every
5 seconds
Chirp every 60 sec, voice every
30 sec: “Replace alarm.”
Voice stops after 5 mins.
* Remove, discharge, dispose unit, and replace as
soon as possible.
Fault Mode Chirp every 30 sec.
Voice every 30 sec: “Error, see
trouble shooting guide”
After 5 mins: no voice message
* See Cleaning Your Alarm section.
* Push Test/Hush button once to attempt to
reset the unit .
* Red LED will blink out an error code (number of
blinks) when Test/Hush button is push/released
once. Report the number of blinks to customer
service if needed.
End of Unit Life Double chirp every 30 sec.
First 5 mins: Voice every 30 sec:
“Replace alarm, press button to
temporarily silence.” Voice stops
after 5 mins. After 7 days: Chirps
continue. Voice every 30 sec for
5 mins: “Replace alarm.”
* Push/release Test/Hush button to temporarily
silence (see End of Unit Life Hush Mode section
below)
* Remove, discharge, dispose unit, and replace as
soon as possible.
End of Unit Life Hush
Mode (after push/
release Test/Hush
button during End
of Life)
Voice “Temporarily Silenced.”
End of Unit Life chirps silenced
for 24 hrs. (7 days after End of
Unit Life chirps begin, the chirps
cannot be silenced.)
* Remove, discharge, dispose unit, and replace as
soon as possible.
Network Error Chime every 30 secs. Voice every
30 sec: “Connection lost. Press
button to temporarily silence.”
After 5 min: no voice messages
(Note: network must have 3 or
more alarms for voice messages.)
* Push/release the Test/Hush button once to
silence for 24 hrs at a time.
* Red LED will blink out an error code (number of
blinks) when Test/Hush button is push/released
once. Report the number of blinks to customer
service if needed.
* Push and hold Test/Hush button until two beeps
are heard (approx 4 sec) and then release the
button to try to rejoin. Or reset (section 9.3) and
then rejoin (section 9.2).
* If error persists, remove, discharge, and replace
alarm as soon as possible.
Network Error Hush
(after button push
during Network
Error)
Voice “Temporarily
Silenced.”
If you require further information please contact Product Support at 1-800-880-6788 or write us at:
Kidde Canada Inc., P.O. Box 40, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0. Our internet address is www.kiddecanada.com.

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5. Introduction, Product Features and Specifications
INTRODUCTION
This alarm detects products of combustion using photoelectric technology and carbon monoxide using
an electrochemical cell. Many times throughout this User Guide, we will refer to Carbon Monoxide as “CO.”
Ten (10) years after the unit is installed, this unit will automatically alert you that it is time to replace the
unit. This is called “End of Unit Life” mode. See Troubleshooting Guide. To help identify the date to replace
the unit, a label has been affixed to the side of the alarm. Write in the “Replace by” date (10 years from
initial power up) in permanent marker on the label prior to installing the unit.
PRODUCT FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS:
•Temperature: Operating Range: 4.4°C (40°F) to 37.8°C (100°F)
•Humidity: Operating range: 10-95% RH non-condensing
•Audible Alarm: 85+ dB at 10’ 3.0 to 3.5 KHz pulsing alarm, with voice messages
“Fire!” and/or “Warning! Carbon Monoxide.”
•Smoke Sensor: Photoelectric
•CO Sensor: Electrochemical
•Voice message system
•Smoke Alarm Hush®Control
•Ambient Light Sensing
•Powered by 3 V DC non-replaceable sealed lithium battery.
•Wireless interconnectable to other compatible alarms.
•One large, user- friendly button.

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6. Limitations of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY
•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.
•Leading authorities recommend that both ionization and photoelectric smoke alarms be installed
to help insure maximum detection of the various types of fires that can occur within the home.
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.
•A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type, in good condition and installed
properly (This model has a sealed battery).
•Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the battery 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.
This alarm is not intended to alert hearing impaired individuals.

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WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY
•IMPORTANT: This alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion.
It is NOT designed to detect any other gas.
CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon
monoxide gas may be present in other areas. Never restart the source of a CO problem until it has been
fixed. NEVER IGNORE THE ALARM!
•Industry experts recommend a CO alarm be installed on each level of the home—ideally on any level
with fuel burning appliances and outside of sleeping areas.
•If only one CO alarm is installed, confirm it can be heard from all sleeping areas.
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN ORDINARY INDOOR LOCATIONS OF
FAMILY LIVING UNITS. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO MEASURE COMPLIANCE WITH COMMERCIAL OR
INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS. IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
AS DEFINED IN THE LOCAL BUILDING CODE. IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE IN A RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE RV OR BOAT.
•The installation of this device should not be used as a substitute for proper installation, use, and
maintenance of fuel burning appliances, including appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems.
•This alarm does not prevent CO from occurring, nor can it solve any existing CO problem.
WARNING: THIS DEVICE IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM ACUTE EFFECTS OF
CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE. IT MAY NOT FULLY SAFEGUARD INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC
MEDICAL CONDITIONS. IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. INDIVIDUALS WITH
MEDICAL PROBLEMS MAY CONSIDER USING WARNING DEVICES WHICH PROVIDE AUDIBLE AND
VISUAL SIGNALS FOR CARBON MONOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS UNDER 30 PPM.
•This alarm has not been investigated for carbon monoxide detection below 70 PPM.
•This combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requires a continuous supply of electrical
power – it will not work without power.

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7. Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms
•Locate smoke alarms in all sleeping areas. Try to monitor the exit path as the bedrooms are usually farthest
from the exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, locate additional 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. 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.
ANYWHERE ALONG
THIS BOLD SURFACE
Locations permitted for smoke
alarms and smoke detectors
on tray-shaped ceilings.
(4")
10cm
(4")
10cm
(12")
30.5
cm
(12")
30.5cm
(3')
0.9m
(3')
0.9m
(3')
0.9m
ANYWHERE ALONG
THIS BOLD SURFACE
Locations permitted for smoke
alarms and smoke detectors
on tray-shaped ceilings.
(4")
10cm
(4")
10cm
(12")
30.5cm
(12")
30.5cm
(3')
0.9m
(3')
0.9m
(3')
0.9m
ANYWHERE ALONG
THIS BOLD SURFACE
Locations permitted for smoke
alarms and smoke detectors
on tray-shaped ceilings.
(4")
10cm
(4")
10cm
(12")
30.5cm
(12")
30.5cm
(3')
0.9m
(3')
0.9m
(3')
0.9m
ANYWHERE ALONG
THIS BOLD SURFACE
Locations permitted for smoke
alarms and smoke detectors
on tray-shaped ceilings.
(4")
10cm
(4")
10cm
(12")
30.5cm
(12")
30.5cm
(3')
0.9m
(3')
0.9m
(3')
0.9m
ANYWHERE ALONG
THIS BOLD SURFACE
Locations permitted for smoke
alarms and smoke detectors
on tray-shaped ceilings.
(4")
10cm
(4")
10cm
(12")
30.5cm
(12")
30.5cm
(3')
0.9m
(3')
0.9m
(3')
0.9m
ANYWHERE ALONG
THIS BOLD SURFACE
Locations permitted for smoke
alarms and smoke detectors
on tray-shaped ceilings.
(4")
10cm
(4")
10cm
(12")
30.5cm
(12")
30.5cm
(3')
0.9m
(3')
0.9m
(3')
0.9m
NFPA 72 states: “Smoke alarms in rooms with
ceiling slopes greater than 0.3 m in 2.4m (1 ft in
8 ft) horizontally shall 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 (3ft) of
the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally.”
Figure 7-A
Figure 7-B Figure 7-C

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•For mobile home installation, select locations carefully to avoid thermal barriers that may form at the
ceiling. For more details, see MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION section.
•When mounting an alarm on the ceiling, locate it at a minimum of 10 cm (4") from the side wall.
•When mounting the alarm on the wall, use an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a
minimum of 10cm (4") and a maximum of 30.5 cm (12") below the ceiling.
•Put smoke alarms at both ends of a bedroom hallway or large room if the hallway or room is more
than 9.1 m (30ft) long.
•Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at or within 0.9m (3 ft) of the highest
point (measured horizontally).
This equipment should be installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association’s
72 (National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be energy efficient. Install smoke alarms as
recommended on the previous page. 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 a minimum of 10 cm (4”) and a maximum of 30.5 cm (12”) below the ceiling.
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 compared to the room air temperature, install the alarm on an inside wall. For
minimum protection install at least one alarm close to the bedrooms.
WARNING: TEST YOUR ALARM OPERATION AFTER MOBILE HOME HAS BEEN IN STORAGE OR
UNOCCUPIED, AND AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK DURING USE.

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8. Locations to Avoid
•In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your automobile.
•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 install within 1.8 m (6ft) of heating or cooking appliances.
•Less than 10cm (4”) from the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling.
•In an area where the temperature may fall below 4.4°C (40°F) or rise above 37.8°C (100°F), such as
garages and unfinished attics.
•In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to alarm.
•In very humid areas (above 95% RH, non-condensing). Moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms.
•In insect-infested areas.
•Smoke alarms should not be installed within 0.9m (3 ft) of the door to a bathroom containing 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.
•Near lights. Electronic “noise” generated by the electronics may cause nuisance alarms.
•Do not install near vents, flues, chimneys or any forced/unforced air ventilation openings.
•Do not install near fans, doors, windows or areas directly exposed to the weather.
•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.
•Do not obstruct the vents located on the alarm. Do not place the alarm where drapes, furniture or
other objects block the flow of air to the vents.

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9. Activation and Wireless Alarm Network
Upon initial power being applied (from rotating onto mounting plate or moving the red activation wheel
to the “ON” position - see Figure 9.1-B) these units are ready to connect to a network.
NOTE: At any time during wireless alarm network setup, if you have a problem, you can push and hold
the Test/Hush button on any problem unit until you hear three (3) beeps (approx 8 sec), and then release
the button. The unit will reset the unit’s wireless settings (described in Section 9.3). Once wireless network
settings are reset, the unit will prompt the user to follow Quickstart instructions.
NOTE: Wireless units will emit a series of LED blinks, tones, and voices as the unit(s) search for a wireless
alarm network. If you are intending to use wireless units without the wireless function, ignore these
notifications, and the wireless function will turn off in about 15 minutes. You can turn the wireless
function on again at a later date if desired. See Section 9.2.
NOTE: The battery activation is a one-time feature. After activation, the battery cannot be turned off,
and can only be discharged at the end of unit life. If the alarm is removed from the mounting plate, the
backup battery will remain active. See Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery section.
WIRELESS ALARM INTERCONNECT MODEL COMPATIBILITY
This model has wireless alarm interconnect capability. When one wireless interconnect unit sounds an
alarm, all other compatible wireless interconnected units will also alarm. This model is not designed to be
interconnected with other manufacturer’s products, unless otherwise specified.
•AC Models: P4010ACSCO-WCA, P4010LACS-WCA, P4010ACS-WCA.
DC Models: P4010LDCS-WCA, P4010DCS-WCA, P4010DCSCO-WCA.
•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.
•Maximum distance between wireless interconnect models is greater than 300 feet in open air.

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9.1 Setting Up a Wireless Alarm Network
Creating an interconnected wireless alarm network is a simple process, with intelligent “self-enrollment”
features, and user-friendly voice prompts.
A. REMOVE ALL DEVICES FROM THEIR PACKAGING
B. POWER UP ALL DEVICES
•Locate the red wheel on the back of the device. Turn the red
wheel to the “ON” position on ALL devices using the white tool
included with the Quick Start Guide.
•Once powered, the light rings will glow red and voice
message will announce, “Ready to connect. Follow Quick Start
instructions.”
C. LANGUAGE SELECTION
•This unit operates in either English or French. To switch your language preference at any time, press
the Test button twice on ALL devices you wish to connect. You should hear one beep for each
button press, followed by a voice message confirming your language selection (“English language
selected” or “Langue française selectionné”). If no language is selected, the voice prompts will
continue in the default / set language.
NOTE: If no further steps are taken within 15 minutes of initial power up, a voice prompt, “No devices
found, not connected” will be heard once, and the wireless function will turn off. The unit will then
perform as a stand alone alarm. See Section 9.3 for re-activating wireless.
D. PICK ONE DEVICE
Press and hold the button on only ONE device until you hear two
beeps. Release button. You will hear “Searching for other devices”.
Figure 9.1-B
ON
ACTIVATION
TOOL
Figure 9.1-C
DON'T press buttons
on other devices
“Searching for
other devices.”
Hold for
5 seconds

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•The light will pulse and device will sound a continuous “Sonar”
ping until step E is complete.
E. RELAX AND WAIT
Wait until all devices have connected to network. Once connected,
each device will speak, “Success now connected!”
•Once connected, the lights will glow green.
F. PICK ONE DEVICE
Press and hold the button on only ONE device until you hear 2 beeps.
Release button. “Sonar” ping will stop.
•Device will announce that setup is complete and the number of connected devices.
G. WIRELESS SETUP COMPLETE!
If all devices flash green and “Sonar” ping has stopped, the devices are now connected. Congratulations!
H. SELECT LOCATION AND INSTALL ALARM
After selecting the proper location for your alarm, attach the mounting bracket to the wall or ceiling. 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.
•Install the alarm fully on the mounting bracket by rotating the alarm in a clockwise direction.
NOTE: The alarm will mount to the bracket in 4 positions (every 90 degrees).
The alarm is now activated! After installation / activation, test your alarm as described in Operation and
Testing section.
WARNING: Failure to properly install and activate this alarm will prevent proper operation of this
alarm and will prevent its response to fire hazards.
Figure 9.1-D
“Success, now
connected!”
Figure 9.1-E
Hold for
5 seconds

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9.2 Adding Another Device to an Existing Wireless Alarm Network
For various reasons, you might want to add additional units to your existing wireless alarm network.
Modifying your existing wireless alarm network is easy and user-friendly.
A. REMOVE THE NEW DEVICE FROM ITS PACKAGING.
B. POWER UP NEW DEVICE
Locate the red wheel on the back of the device being added. Turn
the red wheel to the “ON” position using the white activation tool
included in the Quick Start Guide or a standard screwdriver.
•Once powered, the light ring will glow red.
C. LANGUAGE SELECTION
This unit operates in either English or French. To switch your language preference at any time, press the
Test button twice on ALL devices you wish to connect. You should hear one beep for each button press,
followed by a voice message confirming your language selection (“English language selected” or “Langue
française selectionné”). If no language is selected, the voice prompts will continue in the default /set
language.
D. PICK ONE INSTALLED DEVICE
Press and hold the button on ONE INSTALLED device on your
network until you hear two beeps. Release button. You will hear
“Searching for other devices.”
•Light will pulse green and device will sound a continuous
“Sonar” ping until step E is completed.
Figure 9.2-C
Device Being Added
“Searching for
other devices.”
Installed Device
Figure 9.2-B
ON
PERMANENTLY
DISABLE and
DISCHARGE
alarm
Break
tab
SMOKE ALARM: 3 long beeps, repeating
CO ALARM: 4 quick beeps, repeating
STANDBY: Green LED blink every 60s
FAULT: Amber LED blink with chirp every 30s
LOW BATTERY: Amber LED blink every 5s, chirp every 60s
END OF UNIT LIFE: Amber LED blink every 5s, chirp twice every 30s
Push button to test weekly.
See user guide for more information
USE ACTIVATION
TOOL OR SCREWDRIVER

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E. RELAX AND WAIT
•Wait until the new device has connected to the network. Once
connected, the new device will speak, “Success now connected!”
•Once connected, the light ring will glow green.
F. PICK THE INSTALLED DEVICE
Press and hold the button on the INSTALLED device for 5 SECONDS
until you hear two beeps. Release button. ”Sonar” ping will stop.
•Device will announce that setup is complete and the number of
connected devices.
G. SELECT LOCATION AND INSTALL ALARM
•After selecting the proper location for your alarm, attach the mounting bracket to the wall or ceiling.
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.
•Install the alarm fully on the mounting bracket by rotating the alarm in a clockwise direction.
NOTE: The alarm will mount to the bracket in 4 positions (every 90 degrees).
•The alarm is now activated! After installation / activation, test your alarm as described in Operation
and Testing section.
WARNING: Fai lure to properly install and activate this alarm will prevent proper operation of this
alarm and will prevent its response to fire hazards.
Figure 9.2-E
Added Device
“Setup
complete!”
Installed Device
Figure 9.2-D
“Success, now
connected!”

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9.3 Resetting a Device’s Wireless Settings
If you encounter an issue at any point during the wireless network setup process, you may reset the device
by following the directions below.
A. BEGIN RESET
Press and hold the button on the device for 8-9 seconds until you
hear 3 beeps. Release button. You will hear the words “Resetting
wireless settings.”
B. CONCLUDE RESET
Light ring will flash green once and then it will pulse red. You will hear
the words, “Ready to connect, follow quick start instructions.”
•Device has been reset.
•See Section 9.1 to begin set-up of a new wireless alarm network,
or Section 9.2 for adding this device to an existing alarm network.
NOTE: If no further steps are taken within 15 minutes of resetting the unit’s wireless settings, a voice
prompt “No devices found, not connected” will be heard once, and the wireless function will turn off. The
unit will then perform as a stand alone alarm. See Section 9.2 for adding this device to an existing alarm
network.
10. Operation and Testing
OPERATION
The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is complete. When products of combustion (smoke
or CO) are sensed, the unit sounds a loud alarm with voice messages. See Sections 1 and 2 for alarm signal
descriptions. In high levels of CO, the unit will go into alarm in a shorter period of time than at low levels of CO.
Figure 9.3-A
Hold for
8-9 seconds
“Resetting
wireless
settings.”
Figure 9.3-B
“Ready to
connect, follow
Quick Start
instructions.”

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TESTING
Test your alarm weekly by pressing and
releasing the test button quickly. A quick
beep will confirm the button has been
pushed followed by voice prompts that will
inform you of the upcoming test sequence.
See Other Alarm Visual and Audible
Indicators table.
The alarm and voice (and any interconnected units) will sound if the electronic circuitry, horn, speaker,
and battery are working. If the alarm or voice does not sound, or gives erratic or low volume sound, the
unit must be replaced. See Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery section to determine how to
prepare the unit for shipment or disposal.
WARNING: DUE TO THE LOUDNESS OF THE ALARM, ALWAYS STAND ABOUT 0.7 M
2.5 FT AWAY FROM THE UNIT OR USE EAR PROTECTION WHEN TESTING.
WARNING: DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO TEST YOUR ALARM, YOU COULD DAMAGE
THE ALARM OR IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND START A STRUCTURE FIRE.
SMOKE/CO ALARM MEMORY
If a unit experiences a smoke or CO alarm event, then the condition clears and the unit stops alarming, the
unit will give a visual (LED) indicator that a previous alarm has occurred within the last hour. See the Other
Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators table.
AMBIENT LIGHT SENSING
This unit samples the ambient light conditions of the alarm’s location and, if possible, determines a Night /
Day cycle. A valid Night / Day cycle will delay unit chirps during the night until the next Day cycle begins.
CO ALARM SENSOR RESPONSE TIMES
At 70 PPM, the unit must alarm within 60-240 minutes.
At 150 PPM, the unit must alarm within 10-50 minutes.
At 400 PPM, the unit must alarm within 4-15 minutes.