Kidde Smoke Alarm i12060A User Manual

For model: i12060A  
i12060A  
Smoke Alarm User’s Guide  
A.C. Wire-in Single and/or Multiple Station (up to 24 Devices) Ionization  
TM  
Smoke Alarm with 9 Volt Battery Back Up and HUSH Control to temporar-  
ily silence nuisance alarms.  
Thank you for purchasing this smoke alarm. It is an important part of your familys  
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. Kidde alarms and accessories CAN ONLY BE interconnected with other Kidde  
alarms and accessories as well as specified brands and models of interconnect com-  
patible alarms. Connection of Kidde products to a non-specified manufacturers  
interconnect system, or connection with non-specified equipment from another  
manufacturer into an existing Kidde system could result in nuisance alarming, fail-  
ure to alarm, or damage to one or all of the devices in the interconnect system.  
Refer to the Users Guide supplied with each Kidde product for interconnect com-  
patible models, brands, and devices. Refer to the wiring instructions in section 3 for  
NFPA initiating device limits.  
For your convenience, write down the following information. If you call  
our Consumer Hotline, these are the first questions you will be asked.  
Smoke Alarm Model Number  
(located on back of alarm):  
Date Code (located on back of alarm): The  
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)  
and the manufacturer recommend replacing  
this alarm ten years from the date code.  
Date of Purchase:  
Where Purchased:  
Manual P/N 820-0394-EN Rev. G  
 
1260-7205-01  
• Locate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps with the door closed.  
The closed door may prevent an alarm not located in that room from waking  
the sleeper.  
• Smoke, heat, and combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizon-  
tally. Mounting the smoke alarm on the ceiling in the center of the room  
places it closest to all points in the room. Ceiling mounting is preferred in  
ordinary residential construction.  
• For mobile home installation, select locations carefully to avoid thermal  
barriers that may form at the ceiling. For more details, see MOBILE HOME  
INSTALLATION.  
• When mounting an alarm on the ceiling, locate it at a minimum of 4” (10 cm)  
from the side wall (see FIGURE 1).  
• 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 (see FIGURE 1).  
• 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.  
• Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at or within 3ft  
(0.9m) of the highest point (measured horizontally). NFPA 72 states: “Smoke  
alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 1 foot in 8 feet (.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 spaced and located within 3 ft (0.9m) of  
the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally” (see FIGURE 3).  
FIGURE 1  
FIGURE 2  
FIGURE 3  
 
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION  
Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be energy efficient.  
Install smoke alarms as recommended above (refer to RECOMMENDED LOCA-  
TIONS and FIGURES 1 and 2).  
In older mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present stan-  
dards, extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the outside to the inside  
through poorly insulated walls and roof. This may create a thermal barrier  
which can prevent the smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling.  
In such units, install the smoke alarm on 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 (see FIGURE 1).  
If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile home, or if you notice  
that the outer walls and ceiling are either hot or cold, install the alarm on an  
inside wall. For minimum protection, install at least one alarm close to the bed-  
rooms. For additional protection, see SINGLE FLOOR PLAN in FIGURE 2.  
WARNING: TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARM OPERATION AFTER R.V. OR  
MOBILE HOME VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN STORAGE, BEFORE EACH TRIP AND  
AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK DURING USE.  
2. LOCATIONS TO AVOID  
• In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your auto-  
mobile.  
• Less than 4” (10cm) from the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling.  
• In an area where the temperature may fall below 40ºF (4.4˚C) or rise above  
100ºF (37.8˚C), such as garages and unfinished attics.  
• In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to alarm.  
• In very humid areas (greater than 85% R.H.). Moisture or steam can cause  
nuisance alarms.  
• In insect-infested areas.  
• Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft (.9m) of the following: the  
door to a kitchen, the door to a bathroom containing a tub or shower, forced  
air supply ducts used for heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating  
fans, or other high air flow areas.  
• Kitchens. Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen alarm is  
desired, it should have an alarm silence feature or be a photoelectric type.  
• Near fluorescent lights. Electronic “noise” may cause nuisance alarms.  
• Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination  
 
(alarm and guard) has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.  
3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
WIRING REQUIREMENTS  
• This smoke alarm should be installed on a U.L. listed or recognized junction  
box. All connections should be made by a qualified electrician and all wiring  
used shall be in accordance with articles 210 and 300.3(B) of the U.S. National  
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, NFPA 72 and/or any other codes having jurisdic-  
tion in your area. The multiple station interconnect wiring to the alarms must  
be run in the same raceway or cable as the AC power wiring. In addition, the  
resistance of the interconnect wiring shall be a maximum of 10 ohms.  
• The appropriate power source is 120 Volt A.C. Single Phase supplied from a  
non-switchable circuit which is not protected by a ground fault interrupter.  
• WARNING: This alarm cannot be operated from power derived from a square  
wave, modified square wave or modified sine wave inverters. These types of  
inverters are sometimes used to supply power to the structure in off grid  
installations, such as solar or wind derived power sources. These power  
sources produce high peak voltages that will damage the alarm.  
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR A.C. QUICK CONNECT HARNESS  
CAUTION! TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER TO THE CIRCUIT BEFORE WIRING  
THE ALARM.  
• For alarms that are used as single station, DO NOT CONNECT THE RED WIRE  
TO ANYTHING. Leave the red wire insulating cap in place to make certain that  
the red wire cannot contact any metal parts or the electrical box.  
• When alarms are interconnected, all interconnected units must be powered  
from a single circuit.  
• A maximum of 24 Kidde devices may be interconnected in a multiple station  
arrangement. The interconnect system should not exceed the NFPA intercon-  
nect limit of 12 smoke alarms and/or 18 alarms total (smoke, heat, carbon  
monoxide, etc.). With 18 alarms interconnected, it is still possible to intercon-  
nect up to a total of 6 remote signaling devices and/or relay modules.  
• When mixing models which have battery backup (i12040, i12040A, i12060,  
i12060A, i12080, i12080A, i12090A, i4618, i4618A, 1275, 1276, 1285,  
1296, PE120, PI2000, PI2010, KN-COSM-IB, RF-SM-ACDC, KN-COPE-I,  
KN-SMFM-I, HD135, KN-COB-IC, KN-COP-IC) with models without battery  
backup, (1235, i12020, i12020A, KN-COSM-I SM120X, CO120X SL177I) be  
advised that the models without battery backup will not respond during an  
AC power failure.  
 
• For more information about compatible interconnect units and their function-  
• The maximum wire run distance between the first and last unit in an intercon-  
nected system is 1000 feet.  
• Figure 4 illustrates interconnection wiring. Improper connection will result in  
damage to the alarm, failure to operate, or a shock hazard.  
• Make certain alarms are wired to a continuous (non-switched) power line.  
NOTE: Use standard UL listed household wire (as required by local codes) avail-  
able at all electrical supply stores and most hardware stores.  
FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER  
WHITE  
BLACK  
WHITE  
BLACK  
RED  
RED  
Kidde  
Relay Module  
SM120X  
CONNECTOR  
CONNECTOR  
First  
Alarm  
Additional  
Alarm  
Additional  
Alarm  
Optional  
Accessory  
FIGURE 4 INTERCONNECT WIRING DIAGRAM  
WIRES ON ALARM HARNESS  
CONNECTED TO  
Black  
White  
Red  
Hot Side of A.C. Line  
Neutral Side of A.C. Line  
Interconnect Lines (Red Wires) of Other  
Units in the Multiple Station Set up  
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 FEA-  
TURE WHICH PREVENTS THE BATTERY CARRIER FROM CLOSING IF A BAT-  
TERY IS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY.  
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS  
CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED. THE COVER IS NOT  
REMOVABLE!  
CAUTION: WHEN WALL MOUNTING: UNIT MUST BE  
MOUNTED SO THAT THE BATTERY BOX FACES  
DOWN! (SEE FIGURE 5). INCORRECT ORIENTATION  
FIGURE 5  
 
OF WALL MOUNTED SMOKE ALARMS WILL DECREASE OPERATIONAL  
EFFECTIVENESS.  
1. Remove the trim ring from the back of the alarm by holding the trim ring and  
twisting the alarm counter-clockwise.  
2. After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in Section 1 and  
wiring the AC Quick Connector as described in the WIRING INSTRUCTIONS,  
attach the trim ring to the electrical box (see Figure 6). To ensure aesthetic align-  
ment of the alarm with the hallway or wall, the “A” line on the mounting  
bracket must be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounted, or horizontal  
when wall mounted.  
When wall mounting,  
the “A” line should be  
When  
mounting in  
a hallway,  
the “A” line  
should be  
horizontal.  
parallel with  
the hallway.  
A
A
Install  
Remove  
FIGURE 6  
Alignment Marks  
3. Pull the AC QUICK CONNECTOR through the center hole in the mounting  
bracket and secure the bracket, making sure that the mounting screws are posi-  
tioned in the small ends of the keyholes before tightening the screws.  
4. Plug the AC QUICK CONNECTOR into the back of the alarm (see Figure 7), making  
sure that the locks on the connector snap into place. Then  
push the excess wire back into the electrical box through  
the hole in the center of the mounting bracket.  
5. Install the alarm on the mounting bracket and rotate the  
alarm clockwise until the alarm ratchets into place (this  
ratcheting function allows for aesthetic alignment). 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).  
FIGURE 7  
6. Pull the Battery Pull Tab (yellow tab protruding from the unit) completely out  
of the unit. This will automatically connect the battery.  
7. Test the unit to ensure proper operation by pressing the Test/Hush Button for  
a minimum of 5 seconds. (All interconnected, battery backed up, alarms should  
respond).  
 
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, always stand  
an arms length away from the unit when testing.  
8. Turn on the AC power. The green Power On Indicator should be lit when the  
alarm is operating from AC power. Confirm unit operation by pressing the  
Test/Hush button.  
TAMPER RESIST FEATURES  
Smoke Alarm Tamper Resist Feature  
This alarm has a tamper resist feature, which helps prevent someone from  
removing the unit from the mounting bracket. When used in conjunction with  
the Battery Carrier Tamper Resist Feature, it can be very effective in preventing  
smoke alarm tampering and battery removal.  
Activate the smoke alarm tamper resist feature by breaking off the four posts in  
the square holes in the mounting bracket (see Figure 8A). When the posts are  
broken off, the tamper resist tab on the base is allowed to engage the mounting  
bracket. Rotate the alarm onto the mounting bracket until you hear the tamper  
resist tab snap into place, locking the alarm on the mounting bracket. Using the  
tamper resist feature will help deter children and others from removing the  
alarm from the bracket. NOTE: To remove the alarm when the tamper resist tab  
is engaged, press down on the tamper resist tab, and rotate the alarm off the  
bracket (see Figure 8B).  
Battery Carrier Tamper Resist Feature  
Locations  
of Posts  
FIGURE 8A  
FIGURE 8B  
This alarm has a battery carrier tamper resist feature, which helps prevent the  
battery carrier from being opened. This feature is effective in preventing the  
removal of the battery from this device (which will render the unit inoperable  
during the loss of AC power).  
To activate the battery carrier tamper resist feature, remove the unit from the  
trim plate, disconnect the AC quick connector and locate the small cut-out in  
the middle of the product label on the back of the unit. With a small screwdriv-  
er, or similar tool, move the slider towards the lock position as indicated by the  
 
arrow. (see Figure 9) The tamper resist feature is now active and the battery  
carrier can not be opened until the tamper resist feature is deactivated.  
NOTE: Before activating the battery carrier tamper resist  
feature, make sure a fresh battery is installed in the  
unit and that the battery carrier is properly closed. If  
the battery carrier tamper resist feature is activated  
while the battery carrier is open, the battery carrier will  
not close and the unit will be inoperable during the  
loss of AC power.  
FIGURE 9  
To deactivate the battery carrier tamper resist, in order to  
change the smoke alarm battery, remove the unit from the trim plate (see Smoke  
Alarm Tamper Resist Feature if activated), disconnect the AC quick connector and  
locate the small cut-out in the middle of the product label. Using a screwdriver, or  
similar tool, move the slider away from the lock position (opposite the direction  
indicated by the arrow). The battery carrier can now be opened and the battery  
changed.  
4. OPERATION AND TESTING  
OPERATION: The smoke alarm is operating once A.C. power is applied, fresh  
batteries are 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. This feature is to be used  
only when a known alarm condition, such as smoke from cooking, activates the  
alarm.The smoke alarm is desensitized by pushing the “TEST/HUSH” button on  
the smoke alarm cover. If the smoke is not too dense, the alarm will silence  
immediately. The red LED will illuminate for 1.5 seconds every 8-10 seconds  
while in hush. This indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily desensitized condi-  
tion. The smoke alarm will automatically reset after approximately 8 minutes and  
sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present. The “HUSH” feature  
can be used repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the  
alarm. Pushing the Test/Hush button on the alarm will end the hush period.  
This alarm has a low battery HUSH feature. If the alarm is sounding a low  
battery warning chirp, you can silence this chirp for approximately 13 hours by  
pressing the Test/Hush button.  
NOTE: DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE HUSH CONTROL FEATURE AND  
SOUND A CONTINUOUS ALARM.  
CAUTION: BEFORE USING THE ALARM HUSH FEATURE, IDENTIFY THE  
SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND BE CERTAIN A SAFE CONDITION EXISTS.  
 
LED INDICATORS: This smoke alarm is equipped with red and green LED indica-  
tors. The green LED (when illuminated) indicates the presence of AC power.  
The red LED has four modes of operation:  
Standby Condition: The red LED will flash every 40 seconds to indicate  
that the smoke alarm is operating properly.  
Alarm Condition:  
When the alarm senses products of combustion and  
goes into alarm, the red LED will flash one flash per  
second. The flashing LED and pulsating alarm will  
continue until the air is cleared.  
WHEN UNITS ARE INTERCONNECTED, only the red LED  
of the alarm which senses the smoke or is being tested  
(the originating unit) will flash. All other units in the  
interconnect system will sound an alarm but their red  
LEDs will NOT be flashing.  
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 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.  
®
Hush mode:  
The red LED will illuminate for 1.5 seconds every 10  
seconds, indicating the smoke alarm is in the Hush®  
mode.  
TESTING: Test by pushing the Test/Hush button on the cover and hold it down  
for a minimum of 5 seconds. This will sound the alarm if all the electronic cir-  
cuitry, horn and battery are working. In an interconnected installation all inter-  
connected alarms should sound when the test feature on any one of the inter-  
connected alarms is activated. If no alarm sounds, check the fuse or circuit  
breaker supplying power to the alarm circuit. If the alarm still does not sound,  
the unit has defective batteries or other failure. DO NOT use an open flame to  
test your alarm, you could damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials  
and start a structure fire.  
TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION. Erratic or low sound  
coming from your alarm may indicate a defective alarm, and it should be  
returned for service (see Section 12).  
 
5. NUISANCE ALARMS  
Smoke alarms are designed to minimize nuisance 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 the alarm is located  
close to the cooking area. Large quantities of combustible particles are generat-  
ed from spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood which vents to  
the outside (non-recirculating type) will also help remove these combustible  
products from the kitchen.  
Model i12060A has a “HUSH” feature that is extremely useful in a kitchen area  
or other areas prone to nuisance alarms. For more information, refer to Section  
4 OPERATION AND TESTING.  
If the alarm does sound, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered, get out and  
call the fire department. If no fire is present, check to see if one of the reasons  
listed in Section 2 may have caused the alarm.  
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. power harness,  
squeeze the locking arms on the sides of the Quick Connector while pulling the  
connector away from the bottom of the alarm (see Section 3, Figure 7).  
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL  
Note: If battery carrier tamper resist feature has been activated it will need to  
be deactivated in order to change the battery. Refer to section 3 “Battery  
Carrier Tamper Resist Feature” for instructions.  
To replace or install the batteries press down on the battery carrier and then  
release to allow the carrier to pop open. The battery can then be pulled out of  
the carrier. When installing a new battery into the carrier, make sure the battery  
terminals are exposed and that the polarity matches the markings printed on the  
battery carrier. Completely press the battery carrier down into the alarm and  
release, the battery carrier will lock into the closed position.  
A missing or improperly installed battery will prevent the battery carrier from  
closing and result in improper alarm operation.  
 
This smoke alarm uses a 9V carbon zinc battery (alkaline and lithium batteries  
may also be used). A fresh battery should last for one year under normal operat-  
ing conditions.  
PRESS  
OPEN  
INSERT  
This alarm has a low/missing battery monitor circuit which will cause the alarm  
to “chirp” approximately every 30-40 seconds for a minimum of seven (7) days  
when the battery gets low.Replace the battery when this condition occurs.  
NOTE: Low/missing battery monitor circuit WILL cause the unit to chirp while  
replacing the battery. This function will cease once the new battery has been  
installed. To avoid this “chirp” the unit can be removed from the base and dis-  
connected from the AC power when replacing the battery, but it is not necessary.  
USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9 VOLT BATTERIES FOR SMOKE ALARM  
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)  
Lithium type  
ULTRALIFE U9VL-J  
These smoke alarms can be purchased at your local retailer.  
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED!  
WARNING! BE SURE TO FOLLOW BATTERY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
PRINTED ON THE BACK OF THE ALARM AND USE ONLY THE BATTERIES  
SPECIFIED. USE OF DIFFERENT BATTERIES MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL  
EFFECT ON THE SMOKE ALARM.  
WARNING: THIS ALARM WILL “CHIRP” IF ABNORMAL OPERATION OF THE  
SMOKE-SENSING CHAMBER IS DETECTED. THIS CHIRP WILL OCCUR  
APPROXIMATELY 20 SECONDS AFTER THE RED LED FLASH. REPLACE THE  
ALARM IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS.  
 
CLEANING YOUR ALARM  
YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR  
To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket as outlined in the  
beginning of this section. 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 out-  
side of the alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth. After cleaning, reinstall your  
alarm, verify the green LED is on and test your alarm by using the Test/Hush  
Button. If cleaning does not restore the alarm to normal operation the alarm  
should be replaced.  
7. LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS  
WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY  
• NFPA 72 states: Life safety from fire in residential occupancies is based primari-  
ly 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 poten-  
tially 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 neces-  
sary.  
• Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of possible fires at a  
reasonable cost; however, alarms have sensing limitations. Ionization sensing  
alarms may detect invisible fire particles (associated with fast flaming fires)  
sooner than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visi-  
ble fire particles (associated with slow smoldering fires) sooner than ionization  
alarms. Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable. For  
maximum protection, Kidde recommends that both Ionization and  
Photoelectric alarms be installed.  
• A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type, in good con-  
dition and installed properly.  
• A.C. powered alarms (without battery backup) will not operate if the A.C.  
power has been cut off, such as by an electrical fire or an open fuse.  
• Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the batteries and the  
alarm circuits are in good operating condition.  
 
• Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the alarm.  
Therefore, smoke alarms may not sense fires starting in chimneys, walls, on  
roofs, on the other side of a closed door or on a different floor.  
• If the alarm is located outside the bedroom or on a different floor, it may not  
wake up a sound sleeper.  
• The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair ones ability to hear the smoke  
alarm. For maximum protection, a smoke alarm should be installed in each  
sleeping area on every level of a home.  
• Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing an early warning of a  
fire, they are not a substitute for an insurance policy. Home owners and  
renters should have adequate insurance to protect their lives and property.  
8. GOOD SAFETY HABITS  
DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE  
• Install and maintain Fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the  
kitchen, basement and garage. Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to  
an emergency.  
• Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two (2)  
escape routes from each room. Second story windows may need a rope or  
chain ladder.  
• 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. They  
must wake up in order to execute the escape plan. Practice allows all occu-  
pants to test your plan before an emergency. You may not be able to reach  
your children. It is important they know what to do.  
• Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all sleeping indi-  
viduals, and that it is the responsibility of individuals in the household that are  
capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not be  
awakened by the alarm sound, or to those who may be incapable of safely  
evacuating the area unassisted.  
 
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS  
• Alert small children in the home.  
• Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don’t waste  
time getting dressed or picking up valuables.  
• In leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling its surface. If hot,  
or if you see smoke seeping through cracks, don’t open that door! Instead,  
use your alternate exit. If the inside of the door is cool, place your shoulder  
against it, open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke rush  
in.  
• Stay close to the floor if the air is smoky. Breathe shallowly through a cloth,  
wet if possible.  
• Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is  
there.  
• Call the fire department from your neighbors home - not from yours!  
• Don’t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is all right to do so.  
There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect  
against fire. For instance:  
- Smoking in bed.  
- Leaving children unsupervised.  
- 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. NRC INFORMATION  
Ionization type smoke alarms use a very small amount of a radioactive element  
in the sensing chamber to enable detection of visible and invisible combustion  
products. The radioactive element is safely contained in the chamber and  
requires no adjustments or maintenance. This smoke alarm meets or exceeds all  
government standards. It is manufactured and distributed under license from  
the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.  
 
10. NFPA REQUIRED PROTECTION  
The National Fire Protection Associations Standard 72 provides the following  
information:  
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 Exception: Smoke alarms  
shall not be required in sleeping rooms in existing one- and two-family dwelling  
units. (2) Outside of each separate sleeping area, in immediate vicinity of the  
sleeping rooms. (3) On each level of the dwelling unit, including basements  
Exception: In existing one- and two-family dwelling units, approved smoke  
alarms powered by batteries are permitted.  
Smoke Detection – Are More Smoke 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. For  
this reason, it is recommended that the householder consider the use of addi-  
tional 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. The installation of  
the smoke alarms in the kitchen, attic (finished or unfinished), or garage is nor-  
mally not recommended, as these locations occasionally experience conditions  
that can result in improper operation.  
This equipment should be installed in accordance with the National Fire  
Protection Associations Standard 72 (NFPA, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA  
02269).  
NOTIFY YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND INSURANCE COMPANY OF YOUR  
SMOKE ALARM INSTALLATION.  
11. CAUTION (AS REQUIRED BY THE 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 of, but outside of the bed-  
rooms), and heat or smoke detectors in the living rooms, dining rooms, bed-  
rooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage  
rooms, basements and attached garages.”  
 
12. SERVICE AND WARRANTY  
If after reviewing this manual you feel that your smoke alarm is defective in any  
way, do not tamper with the unit.  
Return it for servicing to: KIDDE, 1016 Corporate Park Dr., Mebane, NC 27302.  
1-800-880-6788 (See Warranty for in-warranty returns).  
 
TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
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. The obligation of  
Kidde under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the smoke alarm or any  
part which we find to be defective in material, workmanship or design, free of charge  
to the customer, upon sending the smoke alarm with proof of date of purchase,  
postage and return postage prepaid, to Warranty Service Department, Kidde, 1016  
Corporate Park Dr., Mebane, NC 27302.  
This warranty shall not apply to the smoke alarm if it has been damaged, modified,  
abused or altered after the date of purchase or if it fails to operate due to improper  
maintenance or inadequate A.C. or D.C. electrical power.  
THE LIABILITY OF KIDDE OR ANY OF ITS PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS ARIS-  
ING FROM THE SALE OF THIS SMOKE ALARM OR UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED  
WARRANTY SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE COST OF REPLACEMENT OF  
SMOKE ALARM AND, IN NO CASE, SHALL KIDDE OR ANY OF ITS PARENT OR SUB-  
SIDIARY CORPORATIONS BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGES RESULT-  
ING FROM THE FAILURE OF THE SMOKE ALARM OR FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY  
OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED  
BY THE COMPANY’S NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT.  
Since some states do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty or do  
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the above  
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. While this warranty gives you specific  
legal rights, you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
Also, Kidde makes no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including that of  
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, with respect to the battery.  
The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both parties hereto.  
QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION  
Call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788 or contact  
us at our website at www.kidde.com  
Kidde 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC 27302  
 

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