261-7205-00_V3.qxd:_ 2016.7.29 2:43 PM Page 1 SIGNALING UL LISTED Smoke Alarm User Guide i4618AC, i4718AC, i5000AC Series Model: i4618AC • 120 Volt Smoke Alarm with 9 Volt Battery Back-up • Front Load Battery • Test and Hush® Button ! ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user guide which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner.
1261-7205-00_V3.qxd:_ 2016.7.29 2:43 PM Page 2 What to do When the Alarm Sounds! Smoke Alarm Procedure NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM! Smoke alarms are designed to minimize false alarms. Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the 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 the cooking area. Large quantities of combustion particles are generated from spills or when broiling.
1261-7205-00_V3.qxd:_ 2016.7.29 2:43 PM Page 3 A.C. Wire-in Single and/or Multiple Station (up to 24 Devices) Ionization Smoke Alarm with 9 Volt Battery Back Up and HUSHTM Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms. Thank you for purchasing this smoke alarm. It is an important part of your family’s home safety plan. You can trust this product to provide the highest quality safety protection. We know you expect nothing less when the lives of your family are at stake.
1261-7205-00_V3.qxd:_ 2016.7.29 2:43 PM Page 4 ! WARNING! REMOVAL OF THE SMOKE ALARM BATTERY AND DISCONNECTING or LOSS OF A.C. POWER WILL RENDER THE SMOKE ALARM INOPERATIVE. ELECTRICAL RATING: 120 VAC, 60HZ, 80mA maximum per alarm (maximum 80mA for originating unit with 24 devices interconnected). 1. RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR ALARMS • Locate the first alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms. Try to monitor the exit path as the bedrooms are usually farthest from the exit.
1261-7205-00_V3.qxd:_ 2016.7.29 2:43 PM Page 5 • Install Smoke Alarms on tray-shaped ceilings (coffered ceilings) on the highest portion of the ceiling or on the sloped portion of the ceiling within 12” (305mm) vertically down from the highest point (see figure 4). MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be energy efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended above (refer to RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS and FIGURES 1 and 2).
1261-7205-00_V3.qxd:_ 2016.7.29 2:43 PM Page 6 • In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to alarm. • In very humid areas (greater than 95% R.H.). Moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms. • In insect-infested areas. • Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft (.
1261-7205-00_V3.qxd:_ 2016.7.29 2:43 PM Page 7 • A maximum of 24 Kidde and/or FireX 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, heat, carbon monoxide, etc.). With 18 alarms interconnected, it is still possible to interconnect up to a total of 6 remote signaling devices and/or relay modules.
1261-7205-00_V3.qxd:_ 2016.7.29 2:43 PM Page 8 BATTERY INSTALLATION See MAINTENANCE (Section 6) for battery installation. ! CAUTION! THIS UNIT WILL NOT FUNCTION WITHOUT A PROPERLY INSTALLED BATTERY, AND IS EQUIPPED WITH A BATTERY LOCKOUT FEATURE WHICH PREVENTS THE BATTERY DOOR FROM CLOSING IF A BATTERY IS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS ! CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED. THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE! 1.
1261-7205-00_V3.qxd:_ 2016.7.29 2:43 PM Page 9 NOTE: The alarm will mount to the bracket in 4 positions (every 90 degrees). When wall mounting, make sure the battery box is at the bottom of the unit. (see Figure 5). 6. Pull the Battery Pull Tab completely out of the unit. This will automatically connect the battery. ! CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, always stand an arms length away from the unit when testing. 7. Turn on the AC power.
1261-7205-00_V3.qxd:_ 2016.7.29 2:43 PM Page 10 4. OPERATION AND TESTING OPERATION: The smoke alarm is operating once A.C. power is applied, a fresh battery is installed and testing is complete. When the smoke alarm ionization chamber senses products of combustion, the horn will sound a loud (85db) temporal alarm until the sensing chamber is cleared of smoke particles. HUSHTM CONTROL: The “HUSH” feature has the capability of temporarily desensitizing the alarm circuit for up to 8 minutes.
1261-7205-00_V3.qxd:_ 2016.7.29 2:43 PM Page 11 Alarm Memory: This smoke alarm is equipped with an alarm memory, which provides a visual indication when an alarm has been activated. The red LED will illuminate for about 1.5 seconds every 16-20 seconds to indicate the memory condition. The memory will remain activated until pushing the Test/Hush Button resets it or will time-out between 11 to 13 hours. In an interconnected installation only the memory of the originating alarm will be activated.
61-7205-00_V3.qxd:_ 2016.7.29 2:43 PM Page 12 6. MAINTENANCE / TROUBLESHOOTING ALARM REMOVAL IF SMOKE ALARM TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED, REFER TO SMOKE ALARM TAMPER RESIST FEATURE IN SECTION 3 FOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. To remove the alarm from the trim ring, rotate the alarm counter clockwise in the direction of the "OFF" arrow on the cover. To disconnect the A.C.
1261-7205-00_V3.qxd:_ 2016.7.29 2:43 PM Page 13 BATTERY REPLACEMENT. Carbon-zinc type EVEREADY 1222; GOLD PEAK 1604P OR 1604S Alkaline type ENERGIZER 522; DURACELL MN1604 OR MX1604; GOLD PEAK 1604A PANASONIC 6AM6, 6AM-6, 6AM-6PI, 6AM6X, AND 6LR61 (GA) GOLDEN POWER G6F22M NOTE: Do not use lithium batteries in this unit. These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer.
1261-7205-00_V3.qxd:_ 2016.7.29 2:43 PM Page 14 dwelling units are capable of protecting about half of the occupants in potentially fatal fires. Victims are often intimate with the fire, too old or young, or physically or mentally impaired such that they cannot escape even when warned early enough that escape should be possible. For these people, other strategies such as protection-in-place or assisted escape or rescue are necessary.
1261-7205-00_V3.qxd:_ 2016.7.29 2:43 PM Page 15 • Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing everyone what to do in case of fire. • Determine a place outside your home where you all can meet if a fire occurs. • Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train them to leave your home when they hear it. • Practice a fire drill at least every six months, including fire drills at night. Ensure that small children hear the alarm and wake when it sounds.
1261-7205-00_V3.qxd:_ 2016.7.29 2:43 PM Page 16 - Cleaning with flammable liquids, such as gasoline. - Fires where the victim is intimate with a flaming initiated fire; for example, when a person's clothes catch fire while cooking. - Fires where the smoke is prevented from reaching the detector due to a closed door or other obstruction. - Incendiary fires where the fire grows so rapidly that an occupant's egress is blocked even with properly located detectors 9.
1261-7205-00_V3.qxd:_ 2016.7.29 2:43 PM Page 17 separated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke alarms. For this reason, it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection. The additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways not protected by the required smoke alarms.
1261-7205-00_V3.qxd:_ 2016.7.29 2:43 PM Page 18 FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (i4618AC, i4718AC Series) Kidde warrants to the original purchaser that the enclosed smoke alarm (but not the battery) will be free from defects in material and workmanship or design under normal use and service for a period of five years from the date of purchase.
1261-7205-00_V3.qxd:_ 2016.7.29 2:43 PM Page 19 TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (i5000AC Series) Kidde warrants to the original purchaser that the enclosed smoke alarm (but not the battery) 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.
