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Smoke Alarm
M a n u a l
For alarm models:
0915CA 0916CA PE9CA 0918CA
SINGLE STATION
SMOKE ALARM
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0918-7227-02_DC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:40 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 Recommended Locations Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 • Locate the first alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms. Try to protect the exit path, as the Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 bedrooms are usually farthest from the exit. If more Maintenance. . . . . . . . . .
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0918-7227-02_DC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:40 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 Locations to Avoid • Do not install within 0.9 m (3') of the following: The 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 sensor to accurately detect cond
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0918-7227-02_DC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:40 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 Mounting 10 cm (4”) MINIMUM CAUTION: This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable! CEILING NOTE: Any statements referring to a battery, applies to both batteries used with model 0918CA. NOTE: Any statements referring to a battery reminder tab, applies to both battery reminder tabs used with model 0918CA. • Remove the mounting plate from the back of the alarm by holding the plate and twisting
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0918-7227-02_DC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:40 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 Alarm Tamper Resist Feature • To make the smoke alarm tamper-resistant, a locking pin has been provided in the bag with the screws and anchors. Using this pin will deter children and others from removing the alarm from the mounting plate. To use the pin, insert it into the hole in the side of the alarm after the alarm has been installed on the mounting plate (Image 3F). NOTE: The tamper-resistant
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0918-7227-02_DC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:40 PM Page 8 O p e r a t i o n O p e r a t i o n ® Models 0915CA, 0916CA, and 0918CA are designed to HUSH Control Feature detect products of combustion using the ionization Models 0916CA, and 0918CA: technique. They contain 0.9 microcurie of Americium 241, a radioactive material. Distributed under U.S. NRC License ® The Hush button is extremely useful in a kitchen area or No. 32-23858-01E. Manufactured in compliance with U.S. other areas prone to false alar
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0918-7227-02_DC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:40 PM Page 10 M a i n t e n a n c e M a i n t e n a n c e Testing Alarm Removal CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, If the smoke alarm tamper resist feature has been always stand an arms length away from the unit when testing. activated, refer to the Alarm Tamper Resist Feature section for removal instructions. Test by pushing the Test button on the cover and hold it down for a minimum of 2 seconds. This will sound the To remove the ala
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0918-7227-02_DC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:40 PM Page 12 M a i n t e n a n c e M a i n t e n a n c e Cleaning the Alarm Safety Light The alarm should be cleaned at least once a year. Model 0918CA • To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting plate NOTE: If the safety light appears dim during regular testing, as outlined in previous sections. You can clean the replace both batteries immediately. alarm by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner Use only the following 9 volt batteries for powering
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0918-7227-02_DC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:40 PM Page 14 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 the
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0918-7227-02_DC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:40 PM Page 16 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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0918-7227-02_DC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:40 PM Page 18 Wa r r a n t y Warranty If after reviewing this manual you feel that your smoke Model 0916CA with Ultralife lithium battery: alarm is defective in any way, do not tamper with the unit. 10 Year Limited Warranty In many cases, the quickest way to exchange your alarm is to return it to the original place of purchase. Kidde warrants to the Purchaser that this enclosed smoke Alternatively, you may return it for servicing to Kidde. alarm, and Ultrali
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