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SIGNALING
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Smoke Alarm
User’s Guide
i4618A, i4718A, i5000A Series
Model: i4618A
� 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’s guide which should be saved for future reference and
passed on to any subsequent owner.
Manual P/N 820-1552-EN Rev. B 1261-7203-00
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1261-7203-00(820-1552B-EN).qxd:_ 2010.9.2 11:57 AM 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 cook- ing may set off the alarm if it is located too close to the cook- ing area. Large quantities of combustion particles are generat- ed from spills or when broil
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1261-7203-00(820-1552B-EN).qxd:_ 2010.9.2 11:57 AM Page 3 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 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. Firex al
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1261-7203-00(820-1552B-EN).qxd:_ 2010.9.2 11:57 AM Page 4 WARNING! REMOVAL OF THE SMOKE ALARM BATTERY AND DISCONNECT- ING 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. If mor
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1261-7203-00(820-1552B-EN).qxd:_ 2010.9.2 11:57 AM 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) verti- cally 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 recom- FIGURE 1 mended above (refer to RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS and FIGURES 1 and 2). In older mob
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1261-7203-00(820-1552B-EN).qxd:_ 2010.9.2 11:57 AM Page 6 � 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 fan
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1261-7203-00(820-1552B-EN).qxd:_ 2010.9.2 11:57 AM Page 7 � When alarms are interconnected, all interconnected units must be powered from a single circuit. � A maximum of 24 Kidde and/or FireX devices may be interconnected in a mul- tiple 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 possi- ble to interconnect up to a total o
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1261-7203-00(820-1552B-EN).qxd:_ 2010.9.2 11:57 AM 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 FEA- TURE WHICH PREVENTS THE BATTERY DOOR FROM CLOSING IF A BAT- TERY IS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED. THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE! 1. Remove the trim ring from the back of the alarm by holding the trim r
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1261-7203-00(820-1552B-EN).qxd:_ 2010.9.2 11:57 AM 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 (red tab protruding from the unit) completely out of the unit unit and slide the battery door completely closed. This will automatically connect the battery. 7. Test the unit to ensure proper operation by pressing the Test/Hush Button for a
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1261-7203-00(820-1552B-EN).qxd:_ 2010.9.2 11:57 AM Page 10 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) tem- poral alarm until the sensing chamber is cleared of smoke particles. TM HUSH CONTROL: The “HUSH” feature has the capability of temporarily desen- sitizing the alarm circuit for up
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1261-7203-00(820-1552B-EN).qxd:_ 2010.9.2 11:57 AM 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
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1261-7203-00(820-1552B-EN).qxd:_ 2010.9.2 11:57 AM 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. power harness, squeeze the locking arms on the sides of the Quick Connector while pulling the connector
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1261-7203-00(820-1552B-EN).qxd:_ 2010.9.2 11:57 AM 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) Lithium type ULTRALIFE U9VL-J These batteries 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
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1261-7203-00(820-1552B-EN).qxd:_ 2010.9.2 11:57 AM Page 14 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 necessary. � Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of possible fires at a reasonable cost; however, alarms have sensi
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1261-7203-00(820-1552B-EN).qxd:_ 2010.9.2 11:57 AM Page 15 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
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1261-7203-00(820-1552B-EN).qxd:_ 2010.9.2 11:57 AM Page 16 - 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 loca
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1261-7203-00(820-1552B-EN).qxd:_ 2010.9.2 11:57 AM Page 17 This equipment should be installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association’s 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 house
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1261-7203-00(820-1552B-EN).qxd:_ 2010.9.2 11:57 AM Page 18 FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (i4618A, i4718A 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. 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 mate
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1261-7203-00(820-1552B-EN).qxd:_ 2010.9.2 11:57 AM Page 19 TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (i5000A 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. 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, work
