User Guide Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with Hardwire Interconnect Model 20SA10 Helps Reduce Cooking Nuisance Alarms P/N: G-000010-00 Rev.
Thank You for Purchasing this Kidde Alarm Hardwired for 120V AC, this model features a non-replaceable, sealed-in battery backup. It also contains HUSHTM to temporarily silence nuisance alarms, and “self-testing” features (see section 10). Teach children how to respond to the alarm and that they should never play with the unit. This alarm is a multi-criteria device designed to detect smoke from any source of combustion in a residential environment.
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 And Specifications . . . . . . . . . 8 6. Limitations Of Smoke Alarms . . . . . . .
1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds The smoke alarm pattern is three long beeps, a 1.5 second pause, and three long beeps repeating. The red LED blinks in time with the alarm pattern only on the alarm(s) that detected the hazard (initiating alarm). •• 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.
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 from an interconnected CO or combination smoke / CO alarm. The carbon monoxide (CO) alarm pattern is four quick beeps repeating every 5 seconds. WARNING: Actuation of your CO alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO) which can KILL YOU. If alarm signal sounds: 1) Operate the Test/Hush button.
3. Other Alarm Visual And Audible Indicators 6 Operational Mode Visual Indications Normal (standby) AC power: Green LED on continuously. DC power: Green LED blinks approx every 60 sec. Audible Indications Action/Note Test (button press when no alarm condition is present) (Note: Test is very loud, stand a few feet away.) Red LED blinks in time with alarm pattern. • Single beep. • 3 long beeps, pause, 3 long beeps. Perform button press once a week to verify proper alarm operation.
4. Troubleshooting Guide If you are experiencing a problem with your alarm, or a fault, and are unsure of the next action, please contact product support at 1-800-880-6788 before discharging the battery. You may also write us at: Kidde, 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC 27302, or visit our internet address at www.kidde.com. Trouble Condition Visual Indications Audible Indications Action False Low Battery (AC power connected before backup battery activated) None Chirp every 60 sec.
5. Introduction, Product Features And Specifications Introduction This alarm detects products of combustion using a photoelectric sensor. Ten (10) years after the unit was installed, powered up, and tested, 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. •• There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect against fire as stated in the NFPA Standard 72.
7. Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms •• Locate smoke alarms in all sleeping areas. Try to monitor 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 in stairways, because stairways act like chimneys for smoke and heat. •• Locate at least one alarm on every floor level. •• Locate an alarm in every bedroom.
LIVING are tofor the closestDetection edge KITCHEN ke Alarms Required SIDE ROOM of the72 alarm. NFPA states: “Smoke alarms in rooms withWALL ceiling slopes greater than 1 ft in 8 ft (0.3m in 2.4 m) ke Alarms for Additional Detection HALL BEDROOM within 6 feet of appliances horizontally shall be located on the high sideBEDROOM of the room.” NFPA 72 states: “A row of detectors shall OOM BASEMENT be spaced and BEDROOM located withinALONG 3 ft (0.9m) of the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally.
•• 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 the alarm on the wall, use an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a maximum of 12” (30.5 cm) below the ceiling. •• 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.
8. Locations To Avoid (See Figures 7-A, 7-B, & 7-C for recommended locations) •• 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 and should not be installed within 6 ft of cooking appliances. •• Do not install within 6 ft of heating appliances. •• Less than 4” (10cm) from the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling.
9. Wiring / Installation / Activation USE STANDARD SCREWDRIVER NOTE: A dust cover has been installed on the alarm. Keep the dust cover on until all construction has been completed for at least 24 hours (drywall, painting, varnishing, mounting plate install, etc). Retain the dust ON cover and re-install it to protect the alarm during future construction projects. Construction dust and chemicals can cause contamination and false alarms. Figure 9-A WARNING: DUST COVER MUST BE REMOVED FOR ALARM TO OPERATE.
Wiring Requirements •• This alarm should be installed on a UL Listed or recognized junction box. All connections should be made by a qualified 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 jurisdiction 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.
•• A maximum of 24 Kidde Safety devices may be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement. The interconnect system should not exceed the NFPA interconnect limit of 12 smoke alarms and/or 18 alarms total (smoke, CO, Smoke/ CO Combination, heat, etc.). With 18 alarms interconnected, it is still possible to interconnect up to a total of 6 remote signaling devices and/or relay modules.
•• After selecting the proper location for your alarm, and wiring the AC QUICK CONNECTOR harness as described previously, attach the mounting bracket to the electrical box. To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway, or wall, the “A” line on the mounting bracket should be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounted, or horizontal when wall mounted.
•• Turn on the AC power. The green AC Power On Indicator should be lit when the alarm is operating from AC power. NOTE: Attaching AC power first, without rotating the alarm onto the mounting bracket, will result in a false low battery trouble condition chirp (see Troubleshooting Guide). You need to activate the battery to eliminate the false low battery trouble condition chirps. Attach unit to mounting bracket very soon after applying AC power to avoid false low battery notification.
10. Operation And Testing This model meets the latest residential smoke alarm standards, which includes enhanced resistance to nuisance alarms from cooking. Operation The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is complete (see “TESTING” below). When products of combustion (smoke) are sensed, the unit sounds a loud alarm. See Section 1 for alarm signal descriptions. Testing WARNING: Do not attempt to test this unit with retail “canned smoke” products.
11. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms Smoke Nuisance This model meets the latest residential smoke alarm standards, which includes enhanced resistance to nuisance alarms from cooking. Hush TM : If you know why the alarm is sounding, and you can verify that it is not a life threatening situation, you can push the button on the initiating unit to silence the alarm for 8-10 minutes. If the smoke is not too dense, that unit, and all interconnected units will silence.
12. Battery Backup This alarm is powered with AC power, but also contains a sealed lithium battery backup system. No battery installation or replacement is necessary for the life of the alarm. NOTE: AC power must be connected to obtain the full 10 year battery and unit life. 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.
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 clean, dry cloth. Do not use water, detergents or cleaners as they may damage the alarm. NOTE: Do not insert fingers or cleaning items under the shield during cleaning.
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.
Fire Prevention Never smoke in bed or leave cooking food unattended. Teach children never to play with matches or lighters! Train everyone in the home to recognize the smoke alarm pattern and to leave the home using their escape plan when it’s heard. Know how to do “Stop, Drop and Roll” if clothes catch on fire, and how to crawl low under smoke. Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the kitchen, basement and garage.
California State Fire Marshal 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, but outside the bedrooms), heat or smoke detectors in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basements and attached garages. FCC This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.
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