Kidde PI9000 User manual

9 Volt Battery Operated Photo Electric/ Ionization Smoke Alarm with
“HUSH” Control to temporarily silence nuisance 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 KIDDE Safety to provide
the highest quality safety products. We know you expect nothing less
when the lives of your family are at stake.
For your convenience, write down the following information.
If you call our Customer 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). The National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) and the manufacturer recommend replacing this alarm
ten years from the date code:
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
The Ion portion of this alarm detects products of combustion using the ionization technique. It con-
tains 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.
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.
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
The ion portion of this smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of radioactive element in the ion-
ization chamber (see Section 9). Do not try to repair the smoke alarm yourself. Refer to the instruc-
tions in Section 12 for service.
1.RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR ALARMS
• Locate the first alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms. Try to protect 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 protect 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 the alarm 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 Diagram A).
• When mounting the alarm on the wall, use an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a mini-
mum of 4” (10 cm) and a maximum of 12” (30.5 cm) below the ceiling. (see Diagram A).
• 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.
• Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at or within 3ft (0.9m)of the highest
point (measured horizontally). NFPA states: “Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than
1 foot in 8 feet (.3m in 2.4m) horizontally shall be located on the high side of the room.” NFPA
states: “A row of alarms shall be spaced and located within 3 ft (0.9m) of the peak of the ceiling
measured horizontally” (see diagram ”C”).
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
Mobile homes built in the past 10 years have been designed to be energy efficient. Install smoke
alarms as recommended above (refer to RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS and Diagram A).
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 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 Diagram A).
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 protection, see SINGLE FLOOR PLAN in Diagram B.
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.
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.
• In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarms 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 containing a tub or shower, forced air 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.
3.INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED. THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE!
1.Remove the mounting plate from the back of the alarm by holding the mounting plate and twisting
the alarm in the direction indicated by the “OFF” arrow on the alarm cover. (See Figure 1)
2.To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway or wall, the “A” line on the mounting
plate must be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounting or horizontal when wall mounting.
(See Figure 1)
3.After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in Section 1, attach the mounting
plate to the ceiling as shown in Figure 1. For wall mounting, place mounting plate on the wall. 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 2).
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.
TAMPER RESIST FEATURE: To make your smoke alarm somewhat 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 3). 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
deter children 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 3).
After installation, TEST your alarm by depressing and holding down the test button for several
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) temporal 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” but-
ton on the smoke alarm cover. If the smoke is not too dense, the alarm will silence immediately and the
red LED will flash every 2 seconds for approximately 10 minutes. This indicates that the alarm is in a
temporarily desensitized condition. The smoke alarm will automatically 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. 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, IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE
SMOKE AND BE CERTAIN A SAFE CONDITION EXISTS.
LED INDICATOR: This smoke alarm is equipped with a red LED indicator. 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 (one 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 Section 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).
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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 cooker which vents to the outside (non-recir-
culating 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 brigade. 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 9000UK 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
ALARM REMOVAL
IF TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED, REFER TO TAMPER RESIST FEATURE
DESCRIPTION IN SECTION 3 FOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS.
To replace the battery, remove the alarm from the trim ring by rotating the alarm in the direction of the
“OFF” arrow on the cover.
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
To replace or install the batteries you must first remove the alarm from the trim ring by following the
ALARM REMOVAL instructions at the beginning of this section. After alarm has been removed , you can
open the battery door and install or replace the battery. Battery installation instructions are provided on
the inside of the battery door.
When installing the battery, press the battery reminder finger down into the battery compartment and
install the battery (see Section 3, Figure 3).
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 ALARM
WILL NOT ATTACH TO THE TRIM RING.
This smoke alarm uses a 9V alkaline battery (a lithium battery may also be used). A fresh alkaline
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 MX 1604, MN1604; GOLD PEAK 1604A
Lithium type ULTRALIFE U9VL
After installing or changing the battery, reinstall your alarm. Test your alarm by using the test button.
NOTE: REGULAR TESTING IS RECOMMENDED.
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 outlined in the beginning of this section.
You can clean your alarm by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose to blow or suck air
through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm can be wiped with a
damp cloth. If cleaning does not restore the alarm to normal operation the alarm should be replaced.
After cleaning, reinstall your alarm. Test your alarm by using the test button.
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 occu-
pants. 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 possible fires at a reasonable cost;
however, alarms have sensing limitations. Ionization type alarms offer a broad range of fire sensing
capabilities but are better at detecting fast flaming fires than slow smoldering fires. Photoelectric
alarms sense smoldering fires better than flaming fires. Home fires develop in different ways and are
often unpredictable. Neither type of alarm (photoelectric or ionization) is always best, and a
given alarm may not always provide warning of a fire.
• A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type, in good condition and installed
properly.
• A.C. powered alarms will not operate if the A.C. 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 batteries 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 heavy
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 policy. 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 storey windows may need a rope or escape 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 drilling at night. Ensure that small children
hear the alarm and wake when it sounds. They must wake up in order to execte the escape plan.
Practice allows all occupants to test your plan before an emergency. You may not be able to reach
your children. 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.
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS
• 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 brigade 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
Further information on fire safety can be obtained in a pamphlet titled “IN A FIRE SECONDS
COUNT” published by the NFPA, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
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 ele-
ment 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 distributed 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 alarms shall be installed outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the
bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit, including basements and excluding
crawl spaces and unfinished attics. In new construction, a smoke alarm also shall be installed in each
sleeping room.
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 pro-
tected by the required smoke alarms. For this reason, it is recommended that the householder consid-
er the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection. The additional areas
include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace 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 COMPANY 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 detectors in the living rooms, dining
rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, base-
ments 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. Please contact: Kidde Safety Europe, Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, SL3 oHB, UK.
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; or
(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 non-
transferrable.
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 oHB, UK.
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