Intelligent Wire-free Smoke Alarm User Guide Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with Voice and Wireless Interconnect – Battery Operated Model P4010DCS-W Model P4010LDCS-W (Safety Light) Wire-Free Interconnect: You do NOT need a home wi-fi system to use these units. Multiple wireless units create their own independent wireless alarm network.
Thank You for Purchasing this Kidde Smoke Alarm These models are powered by a non-replaceable, long life sealed lithium battery system, and include SMART HUSH® Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms. They are capable of Wireless Interconnect. Read Section 9: Activation And Wireless Alarm Network, before powering the units. You do NOT need a home wi-fi system to use these units. Multiple wireless units create their own independent wireless alarm network.
Contents 1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . 5 3. Other Alarm Visual And Audible Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 4. Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 5. Introduction, Product Features & Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds Smoke alarm pattern is three long beeps with voice “Fire!,” a 1.5 second pause, and three long beeps repeating. The red LED blinks in time with alarm pattern. •• Alert small children in the home as well as anyone else that might have difficulty recognizing the importance of the alarm sounding or that might have difficulty leaving the area without help. •• Leave immediately by your escape plan.
2. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds NOTE: This is not a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm, but will receive and transmit a CO alarm signal (with voice message) from an interconnected CO or combination smoke / CO alarm. Carbon monoxide (CO) alarm pattern is four quick beeps with voice “Warning! Carbon Monoxide” repeating every 5 seconds. The red LED blinks in time with alarm pattern.
3. Other Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators Operational Mode Visual Indications Normal (standby) Green LED blink approx every 60 sec. Test (button press when no alarm condition is present) • 4 patterns of Red/Amber/Green. • Test: Red LED blinks in time with alarm pattern. Safety light will briefly illuminate on model P4010LDCS-W. • Green LED fade on/off at test complete Audible Indications Action/Note: • Button press sound • Voice: "Testing, this is very loud. Press now to cancel test.
4. Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Condition Audible Indications Action: Low Battery Visual Indications Chirp every 60 sec, voice every 30 sec: “Replace alarm.” Voice stops after 5 mins. *Remove, discharge, dispose unit, and replace as soon as possible. Fault Mode Chirp every 30 sec. *See Cleaning Your Alarm section. * Push Test/Hush button once to attempt to reset the unit . *Red LED will blink out an error code (number of blinks) when Test/Hush button is push/released once.
5. Introduction, Product Features and Specifications Introduction This alarm detects products of combustion using photoelectric technology. Ten (10) years after the unit was installed, this unit will automatically alert you that it is time to replace the unit. This is called “End of Unit Life” mode. See Troubleshooting Guide. To help identify the date to replace the unit, a label has been affixed to the side of the alarm.
6. Limitations of Smoke Alarms Warning: please read carefully and thoroughly •• Life safety from fire in residential occupancies is based primarily on early notification to occupants of the need to escape, followed by the appropriate egress actions by those occupants. •• Fire warning systems for dwelling units are capable of protecting about half of the occupants in potentially fatal fires.
7. Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms ANYWHERE ALONG THIS BOLD SURFACE •• Locate smoke alarms in all sleeping areas. Try to monitor the exit path as the bedrooms are usually farthest from the Locations permitted for smoke exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, locate additional alarms in each sleeping area.ANYWHERE ALONG alarms and smoke detectors THIS BOLD SURFACE on tray-shaped ceilings. •• Locate additional alarms to monitor any stairway as stairways act like chimneys for smoke and heat.
•• For mobile home installation, select locations carefully to avoid thermal barriers that may form at the ceiling. For more details, see MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION section. •• When mounting an alarm on the ceiling, locate it at a minimum of 4” (10 cm) from the side wall. •• When mounting the alarm on the wall, use an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 4” (10 cm) and a maximum of 12” (30.5 cm) below the ceiling.
8. Locations to Avoid •• In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your automobile. •• Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen alarm is desired, it should have an alarm silence feature or be a photoelectric type. •• Do not install within 6 ft. of heating or cooking appliances. •• 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.
NOTE: At any time during wireless alarm setup, if you have a problem, you can push and hold the Test/Hush button on any problem unit until you hear three (3) beeps (approx 8 sec), and then release the button. The unit will reset the unit’s wireless settings (described in Section 9.3). Once wireless settings are reset, the unit will prompt the user to follow Quickstart instructions. NOTE: Wireless units will emit a series of LED blinks, tones, and voices as the unit(s) search for a wireless alarm setup.
9.1 Setting Up a Wireless Alarm Network Creating an interconnected wireless alarm network is a simple process, with intelligent “self-enrollment” features, and user-friendly voice prompts. a. Remove all DEVICES from their packaging b. Power up all devices ACTIVATION TOOL •• Locate the red wheel on the back of the device. Turn the red wheel to the “ON” position on ALL devices using the white tool included with the ON Quick Start Guide.
d. RELAX AND WAIT “Success, now connected!” Wait until all devices have connected to network. Once connected, each device will speak, “Success now connected!” •• Once connected, the lights will glow green. Figure 9.1-D e. Pick one device Press and hold the button on only ONE device until you hear 2 beeps. Release button. “Sonar” ping will stop. •• Device will announce that setup is complete and the number of connected devices. Hold for 5 seconds Figure 9.1-E F.
9.2 Adding Another Wireless Device to an Existing Wireless Alarm Network For various reasons, you might want to add additional units to your existing wireless alarm network. Modifying your existing wireless alarm network is easy and user-friendly. a. Remove the new Device from its packaging.
E. Pick the installed device “Setup complete!” Press and hold the button on the INSTALLED device for 5 SECONDS until you hear two beeps. Release button. ”Sonar” ping will stop. •• Device will announce that setup is complete and the number of connected devices. Installed Device Added Device Figure 9.2-E G. select location and install alarm. After selecting the proper location for your alarm, attach the mounting bracket to the wall or ceiling.
9.3 Resetting a Device’s Wireless Settings If you encounter an issue at any point during the wireless network setup process, you may reset the device by following the directions below. A. Begin reset Press and hold the button on the device for 8-9 seconds until you hear 3 “Resetting wireless settings.” beeps. Release button. You will hear the words “Resetting wireless settings.” Hold for 8-9 seconds b. Conclude reset Figure 9.3-A Light ring will flash green once and then it will pulse red.
10. Operation and Testing Operation The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is complete. When products of combustion (smoke) are sensed, the unit sounds a loud alarm with voice messages. See Sections 1 and 2 for alarm signal descriptions. Testing Test your alarm weekly by pressing and releasing the test button quickly. A quick beep will confirm the button has been pushed followed by voice prompts that will inform you of the upcoming test sequence.
Chirping When chirping begins during the next Day cycle, you can temporarily silence End of Unit Life or Network Error chirps by pressing the Test/ Hush button. Low Battery chirps cannot be silenced.
This alarm is designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Cigarette smoke will not normally cause the unit to alarm, unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if it is located too close to a cooking appliance. Large quantities of combustible particles are generated from spills or when broiling.
12. Battery NOTE: This alarm is powered by a non-replaceable, sealed lithium battery system. No battery installation or replacement is necessary for the life of the alarm. Important: Constant exposure to high or low humidity or temperatures may reduce battery life. WARNING: NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INCLUDED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ALARM FOR ANY REASON! Do not try to repair the alarm yourself. Low Battery This alarm is equipped with a low battery monitor circuit.
13. Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery WARNING: Failure to DISCHARGE alarm battery as instructed prior to disposal may create potential for lithium battery related fire or hazard. WARNING: Discharging the alarm battery is permanent •• Once the alarm battery has been discharged, it cannot be reactivated! •• Once discharged, the alarm will NO LONGER DETECT SMOKE. •• Once the alarm battery is discharged, the battery is depleted and the alarm will no longer function.
14. Cleaning Your Alarm Your Alarm Should be Cleaned at Least Once a Year You can clean the interior of your alarm (sensing chamber) by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose and blowing or vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth. Use only water to dampen the cloth, use of detergents or cleaners could damage the alarm.
15. Good Safety Habits Develop and Practice a Plan of Escape Prepare and practice a home escape plan twice a year, including drills at night. Know two ways out of every room (door & window) and identify a meeting place outside the home where everyone will gather once they have exited the residence. When two people have reached the meeting place, one should leave to call 911 while the second person stays to account for additional family members.
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Fire Safety in the Home: NFPA 72 is intended to provide reasonable safety for persons in family living units. Reasonable fire safety can be produced through the following three-point program: (1) For your information, the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72 reads: Where required by other governing laws, codes, or standards for a specific type of occupancy, approved single and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: 1. 2.
FCC (FCC ID: SAK25569999) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
16. Service and Warranty Ten-Year Limited Warranty Kidde warrants that the enclosed alarm 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.
