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120 V AC and 9 V Battery Backup
Smoke Alarm
®
with Test Button and Hush Control Feature
A l a rm Manual
Model 1276CA
SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE STATION
SMOKE ALARM
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820-0612_RevA_1276_MAN_ENG 11/17/03 9:44 AM Page 2 C o n t e n t s I n s t a l l a t i o n This unit is suitable as a Single Station and/or Multiple Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Station alarm (interconnects with up to 24 devices), and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 has a five-year limited warranty. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16 IMPORTANT: This unit is only approved to interconn
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820-0612_RevA_1276_MAN_ENG 11/17/03 9:44 AM 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
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820-0612_RevA_1276_MAN_ENG 11/17/03 9:44 AM 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 s
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820-0612_RevA_1276_MAN_ENG 11/17/03 9:44 AM 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 CAUTION! Turn off the main power to the circuit before wiring the alarm. Mobile homes built in the past five to seven years have been designed to be energy efficient. Install smoke alarms • For alarms that are used as single station, DO NOT as recommended in Recommended Locations and Image CONNECT THE RED WIRE TO ANYTHING. Leave the 2A. red wire insulating cap in place to make c
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820-0612_RevA_1276_MAN_ENG 11/17/03 9:44 AM 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 Mounting CAUTION: This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable! CAUTION: When wall mounting, the unit must be mounted so that battery door faces down! (Image 4C) • After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described previously, and wiring the AC Quick-Connect wire harness as described in Wiring, attach the mounting plate to the electrical box (Image 4B
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820-0612_RevA_1276_MAN_ENG 11/17/03 9:44 AM Page 10 O p e r a t i o n I n s t a l l a t i o n • Pull the AC Quick-Connect wire harness through the Testing center hole in the mounting bracket and secure the • Test the unit to ensure proper operation by pressing the bracket, making sure that the mounting screws are Test button. (All interconnected, battery backed-up positioned in the small ends of the keyholes before alarms, should respond). tightening (Image 4B). CAUTION: Due to the loudness
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820-0612_RevA_1276_MAN_ENG 11/17/03 9:44 AM Page 12 O p e r a t i o n Operation Alarm Tamper Resist Feature Battery Tamper Resist Feature To make the smoke alarm somewhat tamper resistant, a This alarm has a battery tamper resist feature, which tamper resist feature has been provided. Activate the prevents the battery door from being opened. This feature alarm tamper resist feature by breaking off the four posts is effective in preventing the removal of the battery from in the square holes
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820-0612_RevA_1276_MAN_ENG 11/17/03 9:44 AM Page 14 O p e r a t i o n O p e r a t i o n ® LED Indicators Hush Control Feature This alarm is equipped with red and green LED indicators, Smoke alarms are designed to minimize nuisance alarms. each with two modes of operation. Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm. Combustion Red LED - Flashing eve ry 30-40 seconds: Indicates that the particles from cooking may set off the alarm if
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820-0612_RevA_1276_MAN_ENG 11/17/03 9:44 AM Page 16 Maintenance M a i n t e n a n c e Testing Battery Removal CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, NOTE: If battery tamper resist feature has been activated always stand an arms length away from the unit when testing. it will need to be deactivated in order to change the battery. Refer to the Battery Tamper Resist Feature section Test by pushing the Test button on the cover and hold it for instructions. down for a minimu
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820-0612_RevA_1276_MAN_ENG 11/17/03 9:45 AM Page 18 Maintenance Maintenance This smoke alarm uses a 9 V carbon zinc battery (alkaline Cleaning the Alarm and lithium batteries may also be used). A fresh battery The alarm should be cleaned at least once a year. should last for one year under normal operating conditions. • To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting plate as outlined in previous sections. You can clean the Use only the following 9 volt batteries for replacement: alarm b
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820-0612_RevA_1276_MAN_ENG 11/17/03 9:45 AM Page 20 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
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820-0612_RevA_1276_MAN_ENG 11/17/03 9:45 AM Page 22 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 e
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820-0612_RevA_1276_MAN_ENG 11/17/03 9:45 AM Page 24 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 the enclose
