UTC Fire and Security Kidde 900-0257 User manual

Manual P/N 820-1730 Rev. A 04/09
ATTE TIO : Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this
user’s guide, which should be saved for future reference and
passed on to any subsequent owner.
Smo e Alarm with
Remote Test / Hush
User’s Guide
900-0257
with Remote
Test / Hush
900-0257
AA Battery Operated
SINGLE STATION
SMOKE ALARM

Battery-Powered, Single Station onization Smoke Alarm with Remote Test and
Smart HUSH™Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms.
This alarm detects products of combustion using the ionization technique. t
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 13 for service.
WAR I G! 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. Home fires develop in different ways and
are often unpredictable. For maximum protection, Kidde
recommends that both Ionization and Photoelectric alarms be
installed.
WAR I G! REMOVAL OF THE SMOKE ALARM BATTERIES WILL
RE DER THE SMOKE ALARM I OPERATIVE.
IMPORTA T! READ ALL I STRUCTIO S BEFORE I STALLATIO A D KEEP
THIS USER’S GUIDE EAR THE ALARM FOR FUTURE REFERE CE.
Remote will silence or test Kidde smoke alarm model KN-SMRH-DC-CA only.
1 RECOMMENDED LOCAT ONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS
2 LOCAT ONS TO AVO D
3 NSTALLAT ON NSTRUCT ONS
4 OPERAT ON AND TEST NG
5 NU SANCE ALARMS
6 MA NTENANCE
7 L M TAT ONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
8 GOOD SAFETY HAB TS
9 NRC NFORMAT ON
10 NFPA REQU RED PROTECT ON
11 TROUBLE SHOOT NG GU DE
12 SERV CE AND WARRANTY
Contents of This User’s Guide
Important Warning Statements

• 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. f more than
one sleeping area exists, locate additional alarms in each sleeping area (see
MAGE 1A).
• Locate additional alarms to monitor any stairway as they act as chimneys for
smoke and heat.
• Locate at least one alarm on every floor (see MAGE 1B).
• Locate an alarm in every bedroom.
• Locate an alarm in every room where electrical appliances operate (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 in the center of the ceiling 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 MOB LE HOME
NSTALLAT ON.
• When mounting an alarm on the ceiling, locate it at a minimum of 10 cm
(4") from the sidewall (see MAGE 2A).
• When mounting the alarm on the wall, use an inside wall with the top edge
of the alarm at a minimum of 10 cm (4") and a maximum of 30.5 cm (12")
below the ceiling (see MAGE 2A).
• Put smoke alarms at both ends of a bedroom hallway or large room if the
hallway or room is more than 9.1 m (30') long.
DINING
ROOM
LIVING
ROOM
Smoke Alarms for Minimum Protection
Ionization Type Smoke Alarm with
Hush®Control or Photoelectric Type
Smoke Alarms for Additional Protection
KITCHEN BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
LIVING
ROOM KITCHEN
BEDROOMBEDROOM HALL
BASEMENT
IMAGE 1A IMAGE 1B
SINGLE FLOOR PLAN MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN
1. Recommended Locations for Alarms

• nstall smoke alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at or within
0.9 m (3') of the highest point (measured horizontally). NFPA 72 states:
“Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 0.3 m in 2.4 m
(1 foot in 8 feet) horizontally shall be located on the high side of the room.”
NFPA Standard 72 states: “A row of detectors shall be spaced and located
within 0.9 m (3') of the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally” (see MAGE
2B and 2C).
MOBILE HOMES
Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be energy efficient. nstall
smoke alarms as recommended, refer to RECOMMENDED LOCAT ONS and MAGE
1A and 1B. n 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 that can
prevent the smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling. n such mobile
homes, install the smoke alarm on an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm
at a minimum of 10 cm (4") and a maximum of 30.5 cm (12") below the ceiling
(see MAGE 2A). f 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.
IMAGE 1C
BEDROOM
FAMILY ROOM
WORKSHOPBASEMENT
KITCHEN
HALL
GARAGE
MASTER
BEDROOM FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS
SMOKE
ALARMS
CARBON
MONOXIDE
ALARMS
TALKING
SMOKE/CO
ALARM
TOTAL HOME PROTECTION
1. Recommended Locations for Alarms

• n the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your
automobile.
• Less than 10 cm (4") from the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling.
• Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 4.4°C (40°F) or
hotter than 37.8°C (100°F), such as garages and unfinished attics.
• n dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or a failure to alarm.
• n very humid areas. Moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms.
• n insect-infested areas.
• Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3' (0.9m) of the following: 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 paddle or whole
house ventilating fans, or other high air flow areas.
• Kitchens. Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. f a kitchen alarm is
desired, it should have an alarm silence feature or be a photoelectric type.
• Near fluorescent lights, amateur radios, electrical equipment or other devices
known to transmit an RF signal. Electronic “noise” may cause nuisance
alarms.
• Near large metal surfaces and bundles of wire.
Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination
(alarm and guard) have been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
2. Locations to Avoid

10 cm (4”)
OT I
THIS AREA
A YWHERE I THIS
AREA
0.9 m (3’)
IMAGE 2A
IMAGE 2C
HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FROM PEAK
10 cm (4”)
MINIMUM
30.5 cm (12”)
MA IMUM
SIDE WALL
BEST
PLACEMENT
ACCEPTABLE
PLACEMENT
NEVER HERE
STAGNANT
AIR
10 cm (4”)
0.9 m (3ʼ) 0.9 m (3ʼ)
NOT IN
THIS AREA
ANYWHERE IN THIS
AREA
IMAGE 2B
2. Locations to Avoid
10 cm (4”)
MINIMUM

BATTERY I STALLATIO
Batteries were not installed at the factory and must be installed for the unit
to operate!
nstall the three (3) AA batteries in the back of the alarm.
• The mounting plate must be removed from the back of the unit to install
batteries. To remove, hold the mounting plate and twist counterclockwise (left).
• The battery polarity markings on the bottom of the battery compartment must
be adhered to.
• Batteries must be installed in the sequence shown (see MAGE 3). f batteries
seem difficult to install, they’re not being installed in the proper sequence.
• Alarm will not engage to bracket unless all three batteries are installed.
Removal of any or all batteries will render the alarm inoperative.
MOU TI G I STRUCTIO S
CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED. THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE!
1. Remove mounting plate from the back of the unit by holding the rim of the
mounting plate and twisting counterclockwise (left).
2. Hold the mounting plate against the selected installation location (wall or
ceiling) and mark the center of the holes with a pencil. To ensure aesthetic
alignment of the alarm, the “A” line on the mounting plate should be
parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounting, or horizontal when wall
mounting (see MAGE 4).
3. Drill a hole through the pencil marks and use the enclosed screws and
anchors to secure the mounting plate (use 3/16”drill bit for anchor holes).
IMAGE 3
Batteries Must Be Installed in Order Shown Below:
Install
First
Install
Second
Install
Last
1
2
3
CAUTIO ! Alarm will not engage to bracket unless all three -
batteries are installed. Removal of any or all batteries will render
the alarm inoperative!
3. Installation Instructions

IMAGE 4
A A
Remove
When
mounting
in a hallway,
the “A” line
should
parallel with
the hallway.
When wall mounting, the “A”
line should be horizontal.
Alignment
Marks
nstall
IMAGE 5A IMAGE 5B
Locations of Posts
4. nstall the alarm on the mounting bracket and rotate the alarm clockwise
until the alarm ratchets into place (this ratcheting function allows for
aesthetic alignment). NOTE: The alarm will mount to the bracket in 4
positions (every 90 degrees).
5. The green LED should blink once every 10 seconds.
6. Test the unit to ensure proper operation by pressing the Test Button. All
interconnected alarms should respond.
7. Read the user’s guide and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
CAUTION: Due to the loudness of the alar , always stand an ar ’s
length away fro the unit when testing.
Tamper Resist Features
This alarm has a tamper resist feature, which helps prevent someone from
removing the unit from the mounting bracket. Activate the smoke alarm tamper
resist feature by breaking off the four posts in the square holes in the mounting
bracket (see MAGE 5A). 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 mounting bracket until you hear the tamper resist tab snap into place,
locking the alarm. Using the tamper resist feature will help deter children and
others from removing the alarm from the bracket. NOTE: To remove the alarm
when the tamper resist tab is engaged, press down on the tamper resist tab,
and rotate the alarm off the bracket (see MAGE 5B).
3. Installation Instructions

OPERATIO
The smoke alarm is operating once fresh batteries are installed and testing is
complete. When the smoke alarm ionization chamber senses products of
combustion, the horn will sound a loud (85db) alarm until the sensing chamber
is cleared of smoke particles.
Smart HUSH™Control: The Smart HUSH™feature has the capability of
temporarily desensitizing the smoke sensing circuitry in order to quiet your
alarm while you take care of a non-emergency event. This feature is to be used
only when a known alarm condition, such as smoke from cooking, activates the
alarm. Activate Smart HUSH™control by pushing the button on the smoke
alarm cover. f the smoke is not too dense, the alarm will silence immediately.
The green LED will blink every 2 seconds for approximately 7 minutes to indicate
that the alarm is in a temporarily desensitized condition. The smoke alarm will
automatically reset after approximately 7 minutes, and will sound again if
particles of combustion are still present. The Smart HUSH™feature can be used
repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm.
Pushing the test button on the alarm will end the HUSH®period.
Remote HUSH Control: Press the button on the Kidde wireless remote to
activate the Smart HUSH™feature. This allows you to enable the Smart HUSH™
feature on an alarm that may be installed in an area that is difficult to reach.
This feature should only be used when a known alarm condition, such as smoke
from cooking, activates the alarm.
Low Battery HUSH®Control: When the batteries need to be replaced, the unit
will produce a low battery “chirp” once per minute. The Low Battery HUSH®
feature allows you to press the button on the alarm producing the warning and
disable the “chirp” for a random period of up to 12 hours. When the button is
pressed the unit will produce 2 beeps to indicate that it received the command
and has entered low battery hush mode. This gives you a chance to replace the
battery at a more convenient time without sacrificing your safety by disconnecting
the alarm from power. During this Low Battery HUSH®period your alarm is
performing normally and is not desensitized. This can also be activated from the
kidde wireless remote (hold the button for at least 2 seconds and the alarm may
take up to 15 seconds to respond with the two beep signal).
OTE: DE SE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE HUSH®CO TROL FEATURE
A D SOU D A CO TI UOUS ALARM.
CAUTIO : BEFORE USI G THE ALARM HUSH®FEATURE, IDE TIFY
THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE A D BE CERTAI A SAFE CO DITIO
EXISTS.
4. Operation and Testing

LED I DICATORS
Red LED:
The red LED will flash in conjunction with the alarm beep. Therefore, the red
LED will flash during a smoke alarm, a low battery mode chirp and a unit error
mode chirp.
Green LED:
The green LED will illuminate as described below under the following
conditions:
STANDBY COND T ON - The LED will flash approximately every 10 seconds.
N T AT NG ALARM ND CATOR The LED will flash every second while sounding
an alarm to signify that the alarm sensed a smoke hazard.
This will only be displayed on the alarms that sensed smoke. The remaining
interconnected alarm(s) will sound but will not display the initiating indicator.
The initiating indicator varies from model to model. See the user’s guide for
each specific model of interconnected alarm for a description of the initiating
alarm indicator.
ALARM MEMORY COND T ON - The LED will flash every second signifying that
the alarm sensed a smoke hazard. t will continue to flash every second until the
test/reset button is pressed, thus resetting the alarm.
TESTI G
TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO E SURE PROPER OPERATIO .
Remote Push To Test: Test your Kidde smoke alarm by activating the test button
on the Kidde wireless remote for a minimum of 5 seconds, or until the alarm
sounds.
It may take up to 12 seconds for your alarm to enter alarm mode in
response to a remote push to test. If the alarm fails to sound, press the
button on the alarm to ensure it is operating correctly.
f the alarm does not sound when its button is pressed, the unit may have
defective batteries or other failure and you should call Kidde customer service at
1-800-880-6788. f the alarms still does not sound, see the trouble-shooting
guide in section 11.
DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm; you could damage the alarm or
ignite combustible materials and start a structure fire.
Erratic or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective alarm,
and it should be returned for service (see Section 12).
4. Operation and Testing

REMOTE OPERATIO
Your model KN-SMRH-DC-CA comes with a remote accessory that allows
you to conveniently operate the alarm without having to reach the button;
the remote functions just like the button on the unit. During normal
operation, pressing the remote button causes the unit to perform a self
test ensuring that the unit is operating
properly and should be repeated weekly.
f the unit is in alarm and the source is
known to be a non-emergency, you can
press the button to desensitize the alarm
causing it to stop alarming for a period
of about 7 minutes if the level of smoke
is not too great. You can also press the
button on the remote (or the unit) if the
unit is chirping every 60 seconds to
indicate the battery is low and the alarm
will stop for a period of 8 to 12 hours;
this allows you to change the battery at
a more convenient time.
Test/Hush®
Button
Red LED
4. Operation and Testing
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.
Kidde smoke alarm model KN-SMRH-DC-CA has a HUSH®button that is
extremely useful in a kitchen area or other areas prone to nuisance alarms. For
more information, refer to Section 4 OPERAT ON AND TEST NG. f the alarm
does sound, check for fires first. f a fire is discovered, get out and call the fire
department. f no fire is present, check to see if one of the reasons listed in
Section 2 may have caused the alarm.
n rare occasions, interference from other electronic devices may cause nuisance
alarms.
5. uisance Alarms

6. Maintenance
ALARM REMOVAL
IF THE SMOKE ALARM’S TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEE ACTIVATED,
REFER TO THE PARAGRAPH O SMOKE ALARM TAMPER RESIST FEATURE
I SECTIO 3 FOR REMOVAL I STRUCTIO S.
To remove the alarm from the trim ring, rotate the alarm counter clockwise in the
direction of the “OFF” arrow on the cover.
ALARM REPLACEME T
Ten years after initial power-up, this unit will “chirp” every 30 seconds to indicate
that it is time to replace the alarm. A label has been provided on the side of the
alarm that has “Replace by” printed on it. Write the replace by date on the label.
The date written on the label should be after ten (10) years of cumulative power.
NOTE: Chirping nce a minute is an indicati n f a l w battery where as the
indicati n f r replacement is nce every 30 sec nds.
Battery Replacement
f any form of battery failure is detected the red LED light will flash and the unit
will “chirp” once every minute, and will continue for at least seven days.
Refer to Section 3 for information on installing the batteries.
USE ONLY THE FOLLOW NG “AA” BATTER ES FOR SMOKE ALARM
REPLACEMENT:
Duracell MN1500, MX1500 or Energizer E91.
These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer.
RE-PROGRAMMI G ALARM WITH REMOTE
f your unit does not respond to the remote and the red LED on the remote
is flashing you may need to reconnect the unit and remote; this same
procedure is to be used if you have had to replace the remote for any
reason. Each remote has a unique D so that only the alarm associated with
it will respond.
1. Remove the batteries from the alarm and leave it unpowered for at least
one minute to discharge.
2. Press and hold the button on the unit while you insert the batteries.
3. Hold the button until the unit produces one long beep indicating it is
ready to be associated.
4. Press the button on the remote within 30 seconds of the alarm
producing the two beeps.
5. The alarm will beep three times indicating that it has been associated
and will respond to the remote.

WAR I G! Use only the batteries specified. Use of different
batteries may have a detrimental effect on the alarm. A good
safety measure is to replace the batteries at the same time you
change your clocks for daylight saving time. Be sure to follow
battery installation instructions printed on the back of the alarm.
CAUTIO : YOUR SMOKE ALARM IS SEALED A D THE COVER IS
OT REMOVABLE!
CAUTIO ! Alarm will not engage to bracket unless all three
batteries are installed. Removal of any or all batteries will render
the alarm inoperative!
After installing or changing the battery, reinstall your alarm. Test your alarm by
using the test/reset button and check that the green LED flashes once every 10
seconds.
OTE: WEEKLY TESTI G IS REQUIRED!
CO STA T EXPOSURES TO HIGH OR LOW TEMPERATURES OR HIGH
HUMIDITY MAY REDUCE BATTERY LIFE.
CLEA I G YOUR ALARM
YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEA ED AT LEAST O CE A YEAR
To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket as outlined in the
beginning of this section. You can clean the interior of your alarm (sensing
chamber) by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose around the
perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm can be wiped with a damp
cloth. After cleaning, reinstall your alarm, verify the green LED blinks every 10
seconds and test your alarm by using the test button. f cleaning does not
restore the alarm to normal operation the alarm should be replaced.
WAR I G: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY A D 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 so that escape should be possible. For these
people, other strategies such as protection-in-place or assisted escape or
rescue are necessary.
6. Maintenance
7. Limitations of Smoke Alarms

• Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of possible 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 photoelectric 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 recommends that both Ionization and Photoelectric alarms be
installed.
• A battery-powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type, in good
condition and installed properly.
• 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 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.
• f 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 policy. Homeowners and
renters should have adequate insurance to protect their lives and property.
DEVELOP A D PRACTICE A PLA OF ESCAPE
• nstall 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.
• Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two (2)
escape routes from each room. Second story windows may need an 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.
7. Limitations of Smoke Alarms
8. Good Safety Habits

• 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 when
family members are asleep to see who responds. f someone doesn’t wake
up, assign an adult to wake and assist that individual in the event of a fire.
Kidde recommends that parents plan on alerting and assisting children.
Practice allows all occupants to test your plan before an emergency. t is
important they know what to do.
• 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 WHE THE ALARM SOU DS
• Leave immediately by your escape plan. Families have on average less than
three minutes to escape a fire, so don’t waste time getting dressed or
picking up valuables.
• n leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling its surface. f hot,
or if you see smoke seeping through cracks, don’t open that door! nstead,
use your alternate exit. f 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
8. Good Safety Habits

onization type smoke alarms use 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. t is manufactured and distributed under license from
the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
The National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72 provides the following
information:
Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for the specified
occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as
follows: (1) n 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, including basements. Exception: n 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 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
conditions that can result in improper operation.
Alarms should be installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection
Association’s Standard 72 (NFPA, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
NOT FY YOUR LOCAL F RE DEPARTMENT AND NSURANCE COMPANY OF YOUR
SMOKE ALARM NSTALLAT ON.
9. RC Information
10. FPA Required Protection

Problem Possible cause Solution
Units signal an
alarm when no fire
is present and none
of the test buttons
have been pushed.
Unit does not
respond to remote
but does when its
button is pressed.
Unit is located in area
prone to cause false
alarms.
Wireless nterference.
Remote has been
damaged.
Review section 2.LOCAT ONS TO
AVO D. Relocate the unit.
Move unit to a new location.
Call customer service to order
replacement.
11. Trouble Shooting Guide
FCC COMPLIA CE STATEME T FOR REMOTE 800-0702
This device has been designed, constructed, and tested for compliance
with FCC Rules that regulate intentional and unintentional radiators.
The user is not permitted to make any modifications to this equipment
or use it in any manner inconsistent with the methods described in this
user’s guide, without express approval from Kidde. Doing so will void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The letters “ C” have no other meaning or purpose than to indentify
the ndustry Canada certification number.

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One Year Remote and Ten Year Smo e Alarm
Limited Warranties
f after reviewing this manual you feel that your alarm or remote is defective in any way, do
not tamper with the unit. n many cases, the quickest way to exchange your alarm is to
return it to the original place of purchase. Alternatively, you may return it for servicing to
Kidde. f you have questions, call Kidde Customer Service at 1-800-880-6788.
Kidde warrants that the enclosed alarm (but not the batteries) will be free from defects in
material and workmanship or design under normal use and service for a period of ten years
from the date of purchase. The remote is warranted to be free from defects in material and
workmanship or design under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date
of purchase. The obligation of Kidde under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing
the alarm/remote or any part which we find to be defective in material, workmanship or
design, free of charge, upon sending the alarm with proof of date of purchase, postage and
return postage prepaid, to: Kidde Canada nc., P.O. Box 40, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0.
This warranty shall not apply to the alarm or remote if it has been damaged, modified,
abused or altered after the date of purchase or if it fails to operate due to improper
maintenance or inadequate battery power. Any implied warranties arising out of this sale,
including but not limited to the implied warranties of description, merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the above warranty period. n no event
shall the manufacturer be liable for loss of use of this product or for any indirect, special,
incidental or consequential damages, or costs, or expenses incurred by the consumer or any
other user of this product, whether due to a breach of contract, negligence, strict liability in
tort or otherwise. The manufacturer shall have no liability for any personal injury, property
damage or any special, incidental, contingent or consequential damage of any kind resulting
from gas leakage, fire or explosion.
Since some provinces do not allow limitations of the duration of an implied warranty or do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. While this warranty gives you specific legal
rights, you may also have other rights which vary from province to province. The above
warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both parties hereto.
IMPORTA T: Do not remove unit back cover. Back cover removal will void warranty.
Your Kidde Smoke Alarm is not a substitute for property, disability, life or other insurance of
any kind. Appropriate insurance coverage is your responsibility. Consult your insurance agent.
Kidde Canada nc., P.O. Box 40, Aspley, ON K0L1A0
QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION
Call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788 or contact
us at our website at www.kiddecanada.com
12. Service and Warranty