Kidde Smoke Alarm User Guide Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with Voice, Hardwire Interconnect, and Wi-Fi Compatibility Model P4010ACS-WF Wi-Fi COMPATIBILITY: This model requires a home Wi-Fi router and internet to connect to a mobile device. ( Requires 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz) Wi-Fi ) NOTE: Wi-Fi features do not function without AC power.
Thank You for Purchasing this Wi-Fi Alarm Hardwired for 120VAC, this model features a non-replaceable, sealed-in battery backup. It also contains a voice message system and HushTM Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms. It is capable of hardwire interconnect, and is Wi-Fi compatible with mobile devices. For best Wi-Fi enrollment results, follow these steps: 1. Scan QR code shown in STEP 1 on the front of the Quick Start Guide. Install the Kidde app. 2. Open the Kidde app.
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 . . . . . . . . . . 4. Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . 5. Introduction, Product Features & Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . 7 . 8 6. Limitations Of Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds The 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 the 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. •• Plan two ways out! 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. The carbon monoxide (CO) alarm pattern is four quick beeps with voice “Warning! CarbonMonoxide” repeating every 5 seconds. The red LED blinks in time with the alarm pattern.
3. Other Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators 6 Operational Mode Visual Indications Normal (standby) AC power: Green LED on continuously during light conditions, or blink every 60 sec during dark conditions. DC power: Green LED blink approx every 60 sec. Audible Indications Test (button press when no alarm condition is present, or alarm is not in out of box or enrollment mode) • 4 patterns of Red/Amber/Green. • Test: Red LED blinks in time with alarm pattern.
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 1-877-542-5471 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.
5. Introduction, Product Features and Specifications Introduction This alarm detects products of combustion using photoelectric technology. Ten (10) years after the unit was activated, 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 •• 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.
Note: measurements shown are to the closest edge of the alarm. NFPA 72 states: “Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 1 ft in 8 ft (0.3m in 2.4 m) horizontally shall be located on the high side of the room.” NFPA 72 states: “A row of detectors shall be ot within 6 feet of appliances spaced and located within 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 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.
9. Wiring Instructions and Mounting Bracket Installation For best Wi-Fi enrollment results, follow these steps: 1. Scan QR code shown in STEP 1 on the front of the Quick Start Guide. Install the Kidde app. 2. Open the Kidde app. Create and login to your account. Tap “Add a device.” Select “Smoke Alarm.” Follow in-app steps. 3. Scan your unique QR code, shown in STEP 3 of the Quick Start Guide, or on back of your alarm. Setup and connect alarm to the app.
•• 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. •• The maximum wire run distance between the first and last unit in an interconnected system is 1000 feet.
NOTE: AC power should be turned off at this stage. •• After selecting the proper location for your Alarm, and wiring the AC QUICK CONNECT harness as described in the WIRING INSTRUCTIONS, attach the mounting bracket to the electrical box. To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hall- A When mounting in a hallway, the "A" line should be parallel with the hallway. When wall mounting, the "A" line should be horizontal.
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 low battery trouble condition chirps. Attach unit to mounting bracket very soon after applying AC power to avoid false low battery notification. NOTE: The battery activation is a one-time feature.
10. Kidde App Features and Instructions For best Wi-Fi enrollment results, follow these steps: 1. Scan QR code shown in STEP 1 on the front of the Quick Start Guide. Install the Kidde app. 2. Open the Kidde app. Create and login to your account. Tap “Add a device.” Select “Smoke Alarm.” Follow in-app steps. 3. Scan your unique QR code, shown in STEP 3 of the Quick Start Guide, or on back of your alarm. Setup and connect alarm to the app.
11. Installation, Activation, and Wi-Fi Enrollment For best Wi-Fi enrollment results, follow these steps: 1. Scan QR code shown in STEP 1 on the front of the Quick Start Guide. Install the Kidde app. 2. Open the Kidde app. Create and login to your account. Tap “Add a device.” Select “Smoke Alarm.” Follow in-app steps. 3. Scan your unique QR code, shown in STEP 3 of the Quick Start Guide, or on back of your alarm. Setup and connect alarm to the app.
B. Open the Kidde App and follow instructions on the App to finish Wi-Fi enrollment. NOTE: If no further steps are taken within 15 minutes of initial power up, a voice prompt, “Not Connected” will be heard once, and the Wi-Fi function will turn off. The unit will then perform as a standard hardwired alarm. See Section 11.3 for reactivating Wi-Fi features. C. After the Wi-Fi enrollment is completed, the alarm will announce “Success, now connected.” D.
11.3 Resetting a Device’s Wireless Settings If you encounter an issue at any point during the Wi-Fi enrollment process, you may reset the device by following the directions below. NOTE: Wi-Fi features do not function without AC power. “Resetting wireless settings.” A. Begin reset •• Press and hold the button on the device for 8-9 seconds until you hear 3 beeps. Release button. You will hear the words “Resetting wireless settings.” b. Conclude reset Hold for 8-9 seconds Figure 11.
12. 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 IMPORTANT: Retail canned smoke products vary by manufacturer and produce inconsistent results. If the unit does not alarm when canned smoke is applied conduct a push-to-test to verify proper operation.
13. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms Smoke Nuisance 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 (green LED flashing every second) to silence the alarm for 8-10 minutes. If the smoke is not too dense, that unit, and all interconnected units will silence. After the HushTM period, the smoke alarm will automatically reset and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
Smoke Detection – Are More 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.
FCC (Contains FCC ID: 2AC7Z-ESPWROOM32UE) 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.
18. 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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