Kidde PI9000 UK User manual

820-0487 REV. D
11/2006
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9 Volt Battery Operated Photoelectric/Ionization Smoke
Alarm with “HUSH” Control to temporarily silence nui-
sance alarms, and alarm memory.
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:
PI9000
UK
For model: PI9000 UK

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 BAT-
TERY IS PRESENT. REMOVAL OF BATTERY WILL RENDER THE
SMOKE ALARM INOPERATIVE.
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. 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 construc-
tion.
• 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” (10cm) 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” (10cm) and a
maximum of 12” (30.5cm) below the ceiling (see figure 1).
FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
FIGURE 1

• Put smoke alarms at both ends of a bedroom hallway or large
room if the hallway or room is more than 30 ft (9.1 m) long.
• 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 2.4m) horizontally shall be locat-
ed on the high side of the room.” NFPA 72 states: “A row of
alarms 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 (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 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” (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 bedrooms. For additional protec-
tion, 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 ceil-
ing.
• 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 failure
to alarm.
• In very humid areas. Moisture or steam can cause nuisance
alarms.
• In insect-infested areas.
• Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft (.9m) of the
following: the door to a kitchen, the door to a bathroom con-
taining 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 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. THE COVER IS NOT REMOV-
ABLE!
FIGURE 4
Alignment Marks
Install
Remove
AA
When mounting
in a hallway, the
“A” line should
be parallel with
the hallway.
When wall
mounting, the
“A” line should
be horizontal.

1.Remove the mounting plate from the back of the alarm by hold-
ing the mounting plate and twisting the alarm in the direction
indicated by the “OFF” arrow on the alarm cover.
2.To insure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway or
wall, the “A” line on the mounting plate should be parallel with
the hallway when ceiling mounting or horizontal when wall
mounting.
3.After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in
section 1, attach the mounting plate to the ceiling as shown in
figure 4. For wall mounting see figure 4. Place mounting plate
on the wall. Be sure the “A” line is horizontal. Use the screws
and anchors provided to secure the mounting plate (use 3/16”
drill bit for anchor holes).
4.Battery installation instructions are provided on the inside of the
battery door.
To ensure proper installation of the smoke alarm battery, follow
the instructions.
5.When installing the battery, press the battery reminder finger
down into the battery compartment and install the battery (see
figure 5).
CAUTION! IF THE BATTERY REMINDER FINGER IS NOT HELD
DOWN IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT BY THE BATTERY,
THE BATTERY DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE AND THE UNIT WILL
NOT ATTACH TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET.
6.Install the alarm on the trim ring and rotate the alarm in the
direction of the "ON" arrow on the cover until the alarm ratch-
ets into place (this ratcheting function allows for aesthetic align-
ment).
FIGURE 5
Battery
Reminder
Finger

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 6).
After installation, test your alarm by depressing and holding down
the test button for at least 5 seconds. This should sound the alarm.
4. OPERATION AND TESTING
OPERATION: The smoke alarm is operating once 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 tem-
porarily desensitizing the alarm circuit for approximately 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
FIGURE 6
AA
Posts

cover. If the smoke is not too dense, the alarm will silence immedi-
ately and the red LED will flash every 2 seconds for approximately
8 minutes. This indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily desensi-
tized condition. The smoke alarm will automatically reset after
approximately 8 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. Pushing the
test/reset button on the alarm will 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, IDEN-
TIFY THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND BE CERTAIN A SAFE
CONDITION EXISTS.
LED INDICATOR: This smoke alarm is equipped with a red LED indi-
cator. The red LED is located under the test button and has several
modes of operation.
Standby Condition: The red LED will flash every 30-40
seconds to indicate that
the smoke alarm is operating properly.
Alarm Condition: When the alarm senses products of
combustion and goes into alarm, the red
LED will flash rapidly (once every two
seconds). The rapid flashing LED and
temporal alarm will continue until the air
is cleared.
Hush Condition: The red LED will flash every 2 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).
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. 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.
Alarm Memory: This smoke alarm is equipped with an alarm
memory feature which produces a rapid
chirping sound when the test button is
pushed. This sound indicates that the alarm
has been activated since it was last tested.
Releasing the test button clears the memory.
If the alarm memory sound is heard, release
the test button and press the test button
again to enter the normal test mode.
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 gener-
ated 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 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.
The Model PI 9000 has a “HUSH” 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.
6. MAINTENANCE
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
If tamper resist feature has been used, refer to TAMPER RESIST
FEATURE in section 3 for removal instructions.

To replace the battery, remove the alarm from the mounting plate
by rotating the alarm in the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the
cover (see section 3, figure 4).
The Model PI9000 Smoke Alarm is powered by a 9V alkaline bat-
tery (lithium batteries may also be used). A fresh battery should
last for one year under normal operating conditions. This alarm
has a low battery monitor circuit which will cause the alarm to
“chirp” approximately every 30 - 40 seconds for a minimum of
seven (7) days when the battery gets low. Replace the battery
when this condition occurs.
USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9 VOLT BATTERIES FOR SMOKE
ALARM REPLACEMENT.
Alkaline Type: EVEREADY 522; DURACELL MN1604,
MX1604, GOLD PEAK 1604A PANASONIC
6AM6, 6AM-6, 6AM-6PI, 6AM6X, and
6LR61(GA)
Lithium Type: ULTRALIFE U9VL-J
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.
WARNING!! USE ONLY THE BATTERIES SPECIFIED. USE OF
DIFFERENT BATTERIES MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT
ON THE SMOKE ALARM.
CLEANING YOUR ALARM
YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR
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
often unpredictable. For maximum protection, Kidde recom-
mends that both Ionization and Photoelectric alarms be
installed.
• Abatterypoweredalarmmusthaveabatteryofthespecifiedtype,
ingoodconditionandinstalledproperly.
• AC powered alarms (without battery backup) will not operate if
the AC power has been cut off, such as by an electrical fire or
an open fuse.
• Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the batter-
ies 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 poli-
cy. Home owners and renters should have adequate insurance
to protect their lives and property.

8. GOOD SAFETY HABITS
DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE
• Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least
two (2) escape routes from each room. Second story windows
may need a rope or chain ladder.
• Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing
everyone what to do in case of fire.
• Determine a place outside your home where you all can meet if
a fire occurs.
• Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and
train them to leave your home when they hear it.
•Practice a fire drill at least every six months, including fire drills
at night. Ensure that small children hear the alarm and wake
when it sounds. They must wake up in order to execute the
escape plan. Practice allows all occupants to test your plan
before an emergency. You may not be able to reach your chil-
dren. It is important they know what to do.
•Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the home
and in the kitchen, basement and garage. Know how to use a
fire extinguisher prior to an emergency.
• Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all
sleeping individuals, and that it is the responsibility of individuals
in the household that are capable of assisting others to provide
assistance to those who may not be awakened by the alarm
sound, or to those who may be incapable of safely evacuating
the area unassisted.
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS
• Alert small children in the home.
• 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.
• Stay close to the floor if the air is smoky. 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 neighbor’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
9. NRC INFORMATION
The ionization portion of this smoke alarm uses a very small
amount of a radioactive element in the sensing chamber to enable
detection of visible and invisible combustion products. The
radioactive element is safely contained in the chamber and
requires no adjustments or maintenance. This smoke alarm meets
or exceeds all government standards. It is manufactured and dis-
tributed under license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission.
10. NFPA REQUIRED PROTECTION
The National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72 provides the
following information:
Smoke Detection - Where required by applicable laws, codes, or
standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multi-
ple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In all
sleeping rooms Exception: Smoke alarms shall not be required in
sleeping rooms in existing one- and two-family dwelling units. (2)
Outside of each separate sleeping area, in immediate vicinity of
the sleeping rooms. (3) On each level of the dwelling unit, includ-
ing basements Exception: In existing one- and two-family dwelling
units, approved smoke alarms powered by batteries are permitted.
Smoke Detection - Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable? The
required number of smoke alarms might not provide reliable early
warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the
areas protected by the required smoke alarms. For this reason, it is

recommended that the householder consider the use of additional
smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection. The addi-
tional areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, fur-
nace room, utility room, and hallways not protected by the
required smoke alarms. The installation of the smoke alarms in
the kitchen, attic (finished or unfinished), or garage is normally not
recommended, as these locations occasionally experience condi-
tions that can result in improper operation.
This equipment should be installed in accordance with the
National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72 (NFPA,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
NOTIFY YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND INSURANCE COM-
PANY OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM INSTALLATION.
11. CAUTION (AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA
STATE FIRE MARSHAL FOR UNITED STATES ONLY)
“Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of
fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household
as follows. A smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping area
(in the vicinity of, but outside of the bedrooms), and heat or
smoke alarms in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms,
kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and stor-
age rooms, basements and attached garages.”
12. SERVICE AND WARRANTY
If after reviewing this manual you feel that your smoke alarm is
defective in any way, do not tamper with the unit. Return it for
servicing to: Kidde Safety Europe, Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, SL
oHB, UK. (See Warranty for in-warranty returns).

GUARANTEE
We, Kidde Safety Europe Limited, guarantee the enclosed smoke alarm
for a period of five years from the date on which you purchased it.
CONDITIONS OF GUARANTEE
We will repair or replace the smoke alarm (or any part of it), free of
charge, if any defect which is the result of faulty materials, workmanship
or design arises within five years from the date on which you purchased
the smoke alarm.
This guarantee excludes defects which are the result of:
(a) Wilful or accidental damage
(b) Neglect
(c) Use or maintenance otherwise than in accordance with these
instructions
(d) Alterations or modifications to or repair of the smoke alarm by
anyone other than us
(e) Inadequate AC or DC electrical power
This guarantee does not cover batteries.
This guarantee applies only to individuals situated in the United
Kingdom. This guarantee is nontransferrable.
MAKING A CLAIM UNDER THIS GUARANTEE
If you need to make a claim under this guarantee, you must contact us
within 14 days from the date on which you discover the defect. Please
return the smoke alarm to us, together with proof of the date on which
you purchased it, postage and return postage prepaid,to Warranty
Service Department, Kidde Safety Europe Limited. Mathisen way,
Colnbrook, SL3 OHB.
We will then send you either a repaired or replacement smoke alarm.
THIS GUARANTEE DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR
STATUTORY RIGHTS.
QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION
Call our Consumer Hotline at 01753 685148 or contact
us at our website at www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk
Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, SL3 0HB, UK.