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Smoke Alarm
M a n u a l
For alarm models:
1235CA 1275CA PE120CA
SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE STATION
SMOKE ALARM
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1235-7219-02_AC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:36 PM Page 2 C o n t e n t s I n s t a l l a t i o n Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 This unit is suitable as a Single Station and/or Multiple Station alarm (interconnects with up to 24 devices), and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 has a five-year limited warranty. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14 I M P O R TA N T: Kidde alarms and accessories CAN ONL
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1235-7219-02_AC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:36 PM Page 2 I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t a l l a t i o n Recommended Locations • Locate the first alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms. Try to protect 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 (Image 1A). • Locate additional alarms to protect any stairway as stairways act like chimneys for smoke and heat. • Locate at least one alarm on e
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1235-7219-02_AC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:36 PM Page 4 I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t a l l a t i o n Locations to Avoid 10 cm (4”) • Do not install within 0.9 m (3') of the following: The MINIMUM CEILING door to a kitchen, or a bathroom that contains a tub or shower, forced air ducts used for heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high air-flow areas. • Do not place the alarm where drapes or other objects will block the sensor. Smoke must be able to reach the senso
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1235-7219-02_AC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:36 PM Page 6 I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t a l l a t i o n Mobile Homes • For alarms that are used as single station, DO NOT CONNECT THE RED WIRE TO ANYTHING. Leave the re d Mobile homes built in the past five to seven years have w i re insulating cap in place to make certain that the re d been designed to be energy efficient. Install smoke alarms w i re cannot contact any metal parts or the electrical box. as recommended in Recommended Locations and Imag
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1235-7219-02_AC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:36 PM Page 8 I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t a l l a t i o n IMAGE 3 INTERCONNECT WIRING ROTATE TO MOUNT OR TO REMOVE IMAGE 4A IMAGE 4B BATTERY TAMPER-RESIST REMINDER TAB LOCKING PIN IMAGE 4C IMAGE 4D 9 10
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1235-7219-02_AC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:36 PM Page 10 I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t a l l a t i o n Mounting Battery Backup CAUTION: This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable! Models 1275CA and PE120CA with battery backup will not function without a properly installed battery. They are • Pull the AC Quick-Connect wire harness through the centre equipped with a battery lockout feature which prevents hole in the mounting plate and secure the plate, making the battery door from closing if a
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1235-7219-02_AC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:36 PM Page 12 Operation O p e r a t i o n ® LED Indicators Hush Control Feature This alarm is equipped with red and green LED indicators: Model 1275CA only: Red LED - Flashing eve ry 30-40 seconds: Indicates that the Smoke alarms are designed to minimize nuisance alarms. smoke alarm is operating pro p e r l y . Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless Red LED - Flashing Rapidly: When the smoke alarm senses the smoke is blown directly into
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1235-7219-02_AC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:36 PM Page 14 M a i n t e n a n c e M a i n t e n a n c e Testing Battery Replacement NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED! Models 1275CA and PE120CA CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, These alarms have a low/missing battery monitor circuit always stand an arms length away from the unit when testing. which will cause the alarm to “chirp” approximately every 30-40 seconds for a minimum of seven (7) days when the Test by pushing the Test butt
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1235-7219-02_AC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:36 PM Page 16 F i re Safety F i re Safety WARNING: Please read carefully and thoroughly. • If the alarm is located outside the bedroom or on a different floor, it may not wake up a sound sleeper. • NFPA Standard 72 states: Life safety from fire in residential occupancies is based primarily on early • The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair one’s notification to occupants of the need to escape, ability to hear the smoke alarm. For maximum followed by th
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1235-7219-02_AC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:36 PM Page 18 F i re Safety F i re Safety Alarm Exit Procedure Additional Recommendations • Alert small children in the home. The National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72 provides the following information: • Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don’t waste time getting dressed or picking Smoke alarms shall be installed outside each separate up valuables. sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each
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1235-7219-02_AC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:36 PM Page 20 Wa r r a n t y If after reviewing this manual you feel that your smoke alarm is defective in any way, do not tamper with the unit. In many cases, the quickest way to exchange your alarm is to return it to the original place of purchase. Alternatively, you may return it for servicing to Kidde. If you have questions, call Kidde Customer Service at 1-800-880-6788. 5 Year Limited Warranty Kidde warrants to the original purchaser that this smoke alar
