User's Manual

12. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Possible cause Solution
Devices may not all be on
the same ID.
Locate the 8-position dipswitch on the back of each unit and ensure that all of
the corresponding switches are set the same. If an ID needs to be changed:
Remove power, change the ID and reapply power.
Devices may not have
power.
Check to see if the Green LED is on continuously (this tells you the alarm is
receiving AC power) or that it blinks every ten seconds (this tells you that it is
receiving only battery power). If not, make sure the batteries are installed
correctly and quick connect AC harness is installed correctly. If the alarm is not
receiving AC power but is receiving battery (DC) power the green LED will
flash every 10 seconds. Contact a qualified electrician to check power to the
wires.
Not all of the
alarms/accessories
produce an alarm
signal when the Test
button is pushed on
a unit.
There may be too much
interference between units
Move the other units to a new location and try again. You should try to locate
the WIRELESS units as closely to each other as possible.
Other
interconnected
hardwired alarms do
not sound.
Wiring not installed
properly.
Turn off the power to the alarms’ circuit and ensure that the wires are connected
correctly. See section 3, WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR A.C. QUICK
CONNECT HARNESS.
Unit is set to the same ID
as a system nearby
Change the ID of your units by following the instructions in Section 3,
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, WIRELESS Interconnect Setup. Make sure to
power all the units off before changing the switch positions.
Unit is located in area
prone to cause false
alarms.
Review section 2.LOCATIONS TO AVOID. Relocate the unit.
Electrical noise on the
interconnect line of an AC
alarm
Ensure that the smoke alarms are installed on a dedicated electrical circuit. A
professional electrician may be needed to correct a problem with the wiring.
Units signal an
alarm when no fire
is present and none
of the test buttons
have been pushed.
WIRELESS Interference. Move the other units to a new location.
Units continue to
signal an alarm after
the smoke has been
removed from the
area or more than 60
seconds after a test
button was pushed.
You have two RF-SM-
ACDC units installed on
the same interconnect
circuit.
Only one RF-SM-ACDC unit can be connected to system that uses a third wire
to interconnect units. If two RF-SM-ACDC units are connected to a wired
interconnect system they will interfere with each other’s transmissions and can
cause each other to alarm continuously.
13. SERVICE AND WARRANTY
If after reviewing this manual you feel that your sound module is defective in any way, do not tamper with the unit. Call the Consumer
Hotline, 1-800-880-6788, to determine if you need to return it for servicing (See Warranty for in-warranty returns).
KIDDE
1394 South Third St.
Mebane, NC 27302
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This device has been designed, constructed, and tested for compliance with FCC Rules that regulate intentional and unintentional
radiators. The user is not permitted to make any modifications to this equipment or use it in any manner inconsistent with the methods
described in this User Manual, without express approval from Kidde. Doing so will void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
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.
The term "IC:" before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry of Canada technical specifications were met.