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Kidde 1235CA manual

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  • Page 1

    S moke A larm M a n u a l 1235CA 1275CA PE120CA SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE STATION SMOKE ALARM For alarm models: 1235-7219-02_AC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:36 PM Page 1[...]

  • Page 2

    This unit is suitable as a Single Station and/or Multiple Station alar m (interconnects with up to 24 devices), and has a five-year limited warranty. I M P O R T A N T : Kidde alarms and accesso ries CAN ONL Y BE intercon nected with other Kidde alarms and accessories as well as specified bran ds and models of interc onnect compatib le alarms. Con [...]

  • Page 3

    • Install smoke alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at or within 0.9 m (3') of the highest point (measured horizontally). NFP A Standard 72 states: “Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 0.3 m in 2.4 m (1 foot in 8 feet) horizontally shall be located on the high side of the r oom.” NFP A Standar d 72 states: ?[...]

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    Locations to A void • 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 , for ced 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 .[...]

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    Mobile Homes Mobile homes built in the past five to seven years have been designed to be ener gy ef ficient. Install smoke alar ms as reco mmend ed in Rec ommen ded Loca tio ns and Imag e 2 A. In mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present standards, extreme heat or cold can be transferred fr om the outside to the inside through po[...]

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    I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t a l l a t i o n 10 9 IMAGE 3 IMAGE 4A IMAGE 4B ROT A TE TO MOUNT OR TO REMOVE INTERCONNECT WIRING IMAGE 4C BA TTER Y REMINDER T AB IMAGE 4D T AMPER-RESIST LOCKING PIN 1235-7219-02_AC_MAN_ENG 10/5/04 4:36 PM Page 8[...]

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    Battery Backup Models 1275CA and PE120CA with battery backup will not function without a pr operly installed battery. They ar e equipped with a battery lockout featur e which prevents the battery door fr om closing if a battery is not installed correctly. See Maintenance section for additional infor mation concer ning battery installation. T esting[...]

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    Hush ® Contr ol Featur e Model 1275CA only: Smoke alarms are designed to minimize nuisance alar ms. Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alar m, unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles fr om cooking may set of f the alarm if the alar m is located close to the cooking area. Lar ge quantities of combustible p[...]

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    16 T esting NOTE: WEEKL Y TESTING IS REQUIRED! CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, always stand an arms length away from the unit when testing. T est by pushing the T est button on the cover and hold it down for a minimum of 2 seconds. This will sound the alar m if all the electronic circuitry, horn and battery ar e working. If[...]

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    • If the alarm is located outside the bedroom or on a dif ferent floor , it may not wake up a sound sleeper . • The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair one’s ability to hear the smoke alar m. 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 li[...]

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    Additional Recommendations The National Fire Pr otection Association’s Standard 72 provides the following infor mation: Smoke alar ms shall be installed outside each separate sleeping ar ea in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit, including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinishe[...]

  • Page 12

    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 alar m is to return it to the original place of purchase. Alter natively, you may retur n it for servicing to Kidde. If you have questions, call Kidde Customer Service at 1-800-880-6788[...]