User Guide Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with Voice Model 20SD10-V Helps Reduce Cooking Nuisance Alarms P/N: G-000019-00 Rev.
Thank You for Purchasing this Kidde Alarm This model is powered by a non-replaceable, sealed-in lithium battery. It also contains a voice message system and HUSHTM to temporarily silence nuisance alarms, and “self-testing” features (see section 9). 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. Other Alarm Visual And Audible Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3. Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 4. Introduction, Product Features And Specifications . . . . . . . . . 7 5. Limitations Of Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 6.
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. Other Alarm Visual And Audible Indicators Operational Mode Visual Indications Normal (standby) 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, voice “Fire!,” 3 long beeps Perform button press once a week to verify proper alarm operation. Smoke Alarm Memory (unit has experienced a smoke event.
3. 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. 6 Trouble Condition Visual Indications Audible Indications Action Low Battery Amber LED blinks every 60 sec. Chirp and voice “Replace Alarm” every 60 sec.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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• 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.
7. Locations To Avoid (See Figures 6-A, 6-B, & 6-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.
8. Installation and Activation USE STANDARD SCREWDRIVER NOTE: 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 cover and re-install it to protect the alarm during future construction projects. Construction dust and chemicals can cause contamination and false alarms. unit life At End of ry.
• Kidde alarms are not designed, agency tested or certified for recessed mounting and should not be installed in this manner. Recessed mounting impedes smoke entry into the smoke chamber, which may prevent the alarm from sounding in a timely manner. This could endanger the lives of occupants in the residence. Kidde alarms are designed, tested and certified for wall (if applicable) and ceiling surface mount only.
9. 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 with voice messages. See Section 1 for alarm signal descriptions. Testing WARNING: Do not attempt to test this unit with retail “canned smoke” products.
10. 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 will silence.
11. Battery This alarm is powered by a sealed lithium battery. No battery installation or replacement is necessary for the life of the alarm. NOTE: 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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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