P/N: 2555-7211-01 RevA
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS SMOKE ALARM ACTIVATION Smoke alarm pattern is three long beeps, Voice message Fire!, three long beeps, repeating. The smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke and carbon monoxide are present. • 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.
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS CO ALARM ACTIVATION Carbon monoxide (CO) alarm pattern is four quick beeps repeating every 5 seconds, Followed by voice message "Warning Carbon Monoxide!" WARNING: Carbon monoxide alarm activation indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) at high concentrations which can kill you. 1) Operate the Test/Hush button. 2) Call your emergency services (Fire Department or 911). 3) Immediately move to fresh air - outdoors or by an open door/window.
CONTENTS OF THIS USER GUIDE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 — — — — — — — — — — — — — LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR ALARMS LOCATIONS TO AVOID INSTALLATION / MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION AND TESTING VISUAL AND AUDIBLE INDICATIONS NUISANCE AND HUSH BATTERY PERMANENTLY DISABLE ALARM / DISCHARGE BATTERY GENERAL CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) INFORMATION CLEANING YOUR ALARM GOOD SAFETY HABITS SERVICE AND WARRANTY This alarm detects products of combustion using photoelectric
1. 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 occupants. • Fire warning systems for dwelling units are capable of protecting about half of the occupants in potentially fatal fires.
1. LIMITATIONS OF CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY • IMPORTANT: This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect any other gas. CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas. Never restart the source of a CO problem until it has been fixed.
2. RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR ALARMS ANYWHERE ALONG THIS BOLD SURFACE 30.5 cmANYWHERE ALONG THIS BOLD SURFACE 30.5 cm Locations permitted for smoke alarms and smoke detectors on tray-shaped ceilings. Locations permitted for smoke alarms and smoke detectors on tray-shaped ceilings. FIGURE 1 Smoke or Smoke/CO Alarms for Required Protection FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 NFPA 72 states: “Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 1 ft in 8 ft (.3m in 2.
• 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.
3. 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. • In dusty areas.
4. Installation / Mounting Instructions CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED (INCLUDING THE BATTERY). THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE! Attaching And Activating The Alarm. 1.To obtain 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 mounting or horizontal when wall mounting. A A When mounting in a hallway, the “A” line should be parallel with the hallway.
ATTACHING AND ACTIVATING THE ALARM This model is equipped with a feature that automatically activates the alarm when the alarm is attached to the mounting plate for the first time. Once activated, the battery will supply power to the alarm for the life of the alarm (10 years) under normal conditions. Align the alarm with the mounting plate and rotate clockwise (right) approximately 45° until the unit stops and clicks into place.
5. OPERATION AND TESTING OPERATION: The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is complete. The photoelectric smoke sensor monitors the air for the presence of products of combustion. When these levels exceed the alarm threshold the alarm will sound, and be accompanied by the blinking red LED light, and voice message. The carbon monoxide (CO) sensor monitors the air for the presence of CO.
Alarm Mode Visual Indications Audible Indications Smoke or Fire detected 3 blinks synchronized with audible alarm 3 long beeps, voice message "Fire!", 3 long beeps, repeating. Carbon Monoxide detected 4 blinks syncronized with audible alarm 4 quick beeps, voice message "Warning! Carbon Monoxide", repeating(First 4-5 minutes - The repeating pattern is 4 quick beeps, "Warning! Carbon Monoxide", 4 quick beeps.
7. NUISANCE AND HUSH This Smoke 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.
If the smoke is not too dense, after up to ten minutes the alarm will return to normal operation. NOTE: Dense smoke will override the SMART HUSHTM feature and sound a continuous alarm. CAUTION: Before using the alarm SMART HUSHTM feature, identify the source of the smoke and be certain safe conditions exist. 8. BATTERY NOTE: This alarm is powered by a sealed lithium battery system. No battery installation or replacement is necessary for the life of the alarm.
9. PERMANENTLY DISABLE ALARM / DISCHARGE BATTERY WARNING! • Discharging the battery is permanent. Once the alarm has been deactivated, it cannot be reactivated! • Once discharged, the alarm will NO LONGER DETECT SMOKE OR CO. • Once the alarm is discharged the battery will be depleted and the alarm will no longer function. • Once the alarm has been discharged, it cannot be mounted onto the mounting plate or reactivated.
10. GENERAL CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) INFORMATION Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the blood's capacity to carry oxygen. POSSIBLE SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE Inside your home, appliances used for heating and cooking are the most likely sources of CO. Vehicles running in attached garages can also produce dangerous levels of CO. CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel: gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil and wood.
companies and HVAC contractors will perform CO inspections, some may charge for this service. It’s advisable to inquire about any applicable fees prior to having the service performed. Kidde will not pay for, or reimburse the owner or user of this product, for any repair or dispatch calls related to the alarm sounding. SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING Initial carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms are similar to the flu with no fever and can include dizziness, severe headaches, nausea, vomiting and disorientation.
11. 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. After cleaning, test your alarm by using the test button.
12. 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) For your information, the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72, reads as follows: Smoke Detection. 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) In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms. (2) Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 21 ft (6.
FCC 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. 13.
