Kidde PI2010 User manual

For your convenience, write down the following
information. If you call our Consumer Hotline,
these are the first questions you will be asked.
Smoke Alarm Model Number
(located on back of alarm):
Date Code (located on back of alarm).
National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) and the manufacturer
recommends replacing this alarm
ten years from the date code:
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
AC Wire-in Single and/or Multiple Station (up to 24 Devices)
Photoelectric/Ionization Smoke Alarm with 9 Volt Battery
Back Up and “HUSH” 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 product to provide
the highest quality safety protection. We know you expect nothing less
when the lives of your family are at stake. Kidde alarms and accessories
CAN ONLY BE interconnected with other Kidde alarms and accessories
as well as specified brands and models of interconnect compatible
alarms. Connection of Kidde products to a non-specified manufactur-
er’s interconnect system, or connection with non-specified equipment
from another manufacturer into an existing Kidde system could result
in nuisance alarming, failure to alarm, or damage to one or all of the
devices in the interconnect system. Refer to the User Guide supplied
with each Kidde product for interconnect compatible models, brands,
and devices. Refer to the wiring instructions in section 3 for NFPA initi-
ating device limits.
Smoke Alarm User Guide
820-0905 REV. D 12/15
1475-7205-01
PI2010
For model: PI2010

The ion portion of this alarm detects products of combustion using
the ionization technique. It contains 0.9 microcurie of Americium
241, a radioactive 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 yourself. Refer to the instructions in section 12 for service.
WARNING! BATTERY DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE UNLESS A
BATTERY IS PRESENT. REMOVAL OF THE SMOKE ALARM
BATTERY AND DISCONNECTING OR LOSS OF AC POWER
WILL RENDER THE SMOKE ALARM INOPERATIVE.
ELECTRICAL RATING: 120 VAC, 60HZ, 80mA maximum per alarm
(maximum 80mA for originating unit with 24 devices interconnected).
IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
INSTALLATION AND KEEP THIS USER GUIDE NEAR THE
ALARM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
CONTENTS OF THIS USER GUIDE
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 sleeping rooms.
Try to monitor the exit path as the sleeping rooms are usually far-
thest from the exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, locate
additional alarms in each sleeping area (See figure 3).
• 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 sleeping room.
• Locate an alarm in every room where
electrical appliances are
operated (i.e. portable heaters or humidi-
fiers).
• 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 mount-
ing is preferred in ordinary residential
construction.
• For mobile home installation, select loca-
tions 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 hall-
way or large room if the hallway or room
is more than 30 ft (9.1 m) long. For large
rooms, one smoke alarm is recommended
for every 500 square feet of floor space.
• 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 pre-
vent 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
ANYWHERE ALONG
THIS BOLD SURFACE
12”
(300mm)
FIGURE 1
ANYWHERE ALONG
THIS BOLD SURFACE
12”
(300mm)
ANYWHERE ALONG
THIS BOLD SURFACE
12”
(300mm)
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 2
ANYWHERE ALONG
THIS BOLD SURFACE
12”
(300mm)
FIGURE 4

at a minimum of 4” (10 cm) and a maximum of 12” (30.5 cm)
below the ceiling (see figure 1).
• 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 2).
• Install Smoke Alarms on tray-shaped ceilings (coffered ceilings) on
the highest portion of the ceiling or on the sloped portion of the ceil-
ing within 12” (305mm) vertically down from the highest point (see
figure 4).
Mobile Home Installation
Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be energy
efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended above (refer to
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS and 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 bar-
rier 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 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 rooms. For additional protection, see
SINGLE FLOOR PLAN in figure 2.
WARNING: TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARM OPERATION AFTER
RV OR MOBILE HOME VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN STORAGE,
BEFORE EACH TRIP 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; this should also include
electrical boxes exposed to these environments.
• In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure
to alarm.

• In very humid areas (greater than 95% RH, non-condensing).
Moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms.
• In insect-infested areas.
• Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft (.9m) of the follow-
ing: the door to a kitchen, 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.
• Kitchens. Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen
alarm is desired, it should have an alarm silence feature or be a pho-
toelectric 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 suit-
able for that purpose.
3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WIRING REQUIREMENTS
• This smoke alarm should be installed on a U.L. listed or recog-
nized junction box. All connections should be made by a quali-
fied 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 jurisdic-
tion 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 wir-
ing shall be a maximum of 10 ohms.
• The appropriate power source is 120 Volt AC Single Phase sup-
plied from a non-switchable circuit which is not protected by a
ground fault interrupter.
• WARNING: This 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 pro-
duce 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.
• 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/Lifesaver devices may be intercon-
nected in a multiple station arrangement. The interconnect sys-
tem should not exceed the NFPA interconnect limit of 12 smoke
alarms and/or 18 alarms total (smoke, heat, carbon monoxide,
etc.). With 18 alarms interconnected, it is still possible to inter-
connect up to a total of 6 remote signaling devices and/or relay
modules.
• When mixing models which have battery backup (Kidde mod-
els: 1275, 1276, 1285, 1296, i12040, i12060, i12080, i4618,
PE120, PI2000, PI2010, RF-SM-ACDC, KN-SM-FM-I, KN-COSM-
IB, HD135F, KN-COB-IC, KN-COP-IC, KN-COPF-I and FireX
models: AD, ADC, FADC) with models without battery backup,
(Kidde models: 1235, i12020, KN-COSM-I, 120X, SM120X,
CO120X, SL177) be advised that the models without battery
backup will not respond during an AC power failure.
• The maximum wire run distance between the first and last unit
in an interconnected system is 1000 feet.
• Figure 4 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.
FIGURE 4 INTERCONNECT WIRING DIAGRAM
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
BATTERY INSTALLATION
See Maintenance (section 6) for battery installation
CAUTION! IF BATTERY REMINDER FINGER IS NOT HELD
DOWN IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT BY THE BATTERY,
THE BATTERY DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE, THE AC QUICK
CONNECTOR WILL NOT ATTACH TO THE ALARM, AND THE
ALARM WILL NOT ATTACH TO THE TRIM RING (SEE SECTION
6, FIGURE 8).
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED. THE COVER IS NOT
REMOVABLE!
1. Remove the trim ring from the back of the alarm by holding the
trim ring and twisting the alarm in the direction indicated by
the “OFF” arrow on the alarm cover.
2. After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described
in section 1 and wiring the AC QUICK CONNECT harness as
described in the WIRING INSTRUCTIONS, attach the trim ring to
the electrical box (see figure 6).
3. Pull the AC QUICK CONNECTOR through the center hole in the
trim ring and mount the ring, making sure that the mounting
screws are positioned in the small ends of the keyholes before
tightening the screws.
4. Plug the AC QUICK CONNECTOR into the back of the alarm
(see figure 5), 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 trim ring.
5. If you have finished all the WIRING, BATTERY INSTALLATION
AND TRIM RING MOUNTING STEPS, you can install the alarm
on the trim ring. Note: The alarm will mount to the trim ring in
4 positions (every 90 degrees).
6. Install the alarm on the trim ring and rotate the alarm in the direc-

tion of the “ON” arrow on the cover until the alarm ratchets into
place (this ratcheting function allows for aesthetic alignment).
7. Turn on the AC power. The green AC Power On Indicator
should be lit when the alarm is operating from AC power.
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 6). 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 trim ring until you
hear the tamper resist tab snap into place, locking the alarm on
the trim ring. Using the tamper resist feature will help deter chil-
dren and others from removing the alarm from trim ring. 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
trim ring (see figure 7).
After installation, TEST your alarm by pressing and holding the test
button for several seconds. This should sound the alarm.
AA
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
Posts
FIGURE 7

4. OPERATION AND TESTING
OPERATION: The smoke alarm is operating once AC power is
applied, a fresh battery is installed and testing is complete. When
products of combustion are sensed, the unit sounds a loud 85db
pulsating alarm until the air is cleared.
HUSH CONTROL: The “HUSH” feature has the capability of
temporarily desensitizing the alarm circuit for approximately 10
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 flash every 10 seconds
for approximately 10 minutes. This indicates that the alarm is in a
temporarily desensitized condition. The smoke alarm will automati-
cally reset after approximately 10 minutes, and 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.
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 INDICATORS: This smoke alarm is equipped with red and
green LED indicators. The red LED is located under the test but-
ton and has several modes of operation. The green LED is located
under the “Hush” button and indicates the presence of AC power.
Standby Condition: The red LED will flash every
approximately every 45 seconds to
indicate that the smoke alarm is
operating properly. The green LED will
be steady on, indicating the presence
of AC power.
Alarm Condition: When the alarm senses products of
combustion and goes into alarm, the
red LED will flash rapidly (once every
second). The rapid flashing LED
and temporal alarm will continue until
the air is cleared.

Hush Condition: The red LED will flash every 10 seconds
as long as the alarm is in Hush mode.
Low Battery Condition: The red LED flash will be accompanied
by an audible chirp. Replace the battery
when this condition occurs.
SMOKE SENSING CHAMBER OPERATION: This alarm will “chirp”
if any of the components in the smoke sensing chamber fail. This
chirp will occur between the flashes of the red LED indicator light.
(If the chirp occurs at the same time as the red LED flash, see sec-
tion 6 for low battery information).
WHEN UNITS ARE INTERCONNECTED, only the red LED of the
alarm “which senses the smoke” or “is being tested” (the originat-
ing unit) will flash rapidly. All other units in the interconnect system
will sound an alarm but their red LED’s will NOT flash rapidly.
TESTING: Test by pushing the test button on the cover and hold
it down for a minimum of 5 seconds. This will sound the alarm
if the electronic circuitry and horn and battery are working. In an
interconnected installation all interconnected alarms should sound
when the test button on any one of the interconnected alarm is
pressed. If no alarm sounds, the unit has defective batteries 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.
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
12).
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.
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 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.
The Model PI2010 has a “HUSH” control that is extremely use-
ful in a kitchen area or other areas prone to nuisance alarms. For