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Kidde RF-SM-DC manual

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  • Page 1

    READ AND SA VE THIS USER’S GUIDE Wireless Smoke Alarm • Battery-powered Thank you for purchasing a Kidde Wireless Interconnected Smoke Alarm, part of the Kidde Wireless System. It is an important part of your family’ s home safety plan. Y ou can trust this product to provide the highest level of quality and performance. W e know you expect no[...]

  • Page 2

    For your convenience, write down the following information. If you call our Consumer Hotline, these are the first questions you will be asked. Smoke Alarm Model Number (located on back of alarm): Date Code (located on back of alarm). National Fire Protection Association (NFP A) and the manufacturer recommends replacing this alarm ten years from the[...]

  • Page 3

    CONTENTS OF THIS USER’S GUIDE 1 RECOMMENDED LOCA TIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS 2 LOCA TIONS TO A VOID 3 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 4 OPERA TION AND TESTING 5 NUISANCE ALARMS 6 MAINTENANCE 7 LIMIT A TIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS 8 GOOD SAFETY HABITS 9 NRC INFORMA TION 10 NFP A PROTECTION ST ANDARD 72 11 CALIFORNIA ST A TE FIRE MARSHAL REQUIRED INFORMA TION 12 T[...]

  • Page 4

    (10 cm) 4" MINIMUM (10 cm) 4" CEILING DEAD AIR SPACE SIDE WALL MINIMUM (30.5 cm) 12" MAXIMUM BEST HERE NEVER HERE ACCEPTABLE HERE FIGURE 1 BEDROOM BEDROOM KITCHEN LIVING ROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM BASEMENT KITCHEN HALL BEDROOM LIVING ROOM SINGLE FLOOR PLAN MUL TIPLE FLOOR PLAN (0.9 m) 3' (102 mm ) 4" NOT IN THIS AREA ANYW[...]

  • Page 5

    • In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or a failure to alarm. • In very humid areas. 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 supp[...]

  • Page 6

    If your Wireless smoke alarms enter alarm mode, first check to see if there is a fir e. If a fire does not exist, and the test buttons have not been activated on any of the units, it is likely that you are receiving interfer ence from a similar system nearby . In this case, repeat the above steps and select a differ ent dipswitch pattern, making su[...]

  • Page 7

    4. Drill a hole through the pencil marks and use the enclosed screws and anchors to secur e the mounting plate (use 3/16”drill bit for anchor holes). 5. Install the alarm on the mounting bracket and rotate the alarm clockwise until the alarm ratchets into place (this ratcheting function allows for aesthetic alignment). NOTE: The alarm will mount [...]

  • Page 8

    4. OPERA TION AND TESTING OPERA TION The smoke alarm is operating once 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) temporal alarm until the sensing chamber is cleared of smoke particles. Smart HUSH TM Control: The Smart HUSH TM featur[...]

  • Page 9

    Green LED: (continued) ALARM MEMORY CONDITION - The LED will flash every second signifying that the alarm sensed a smoke hazard. It will continue to flash every second until the test/reset button is pressed, thus resetting the alarm. HUSH ® MODE CONDITION - The LED will flash every 2 seconds while the alarm is in HUSH ® mode. TESTING TEST THE ALA[...]

  • Page 10

    6. MAINTENANCE ALARM REMOV AL IF THE SMOKE ALARM’S T AMPER RESIST FEA TURE HAS BEEN ACTIV A TED, REFER TO THE P ARAGRAPH ON SMOKE ALARM T AMPER RESIST FEA TURE IN SECTION 3 FOR REMOV AL INSTRUCTIONS. T o remove the alarm from the trim ring, r otate the alarm counter clockwise in the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the cover . ALARM REPLACEMEN[...]

  • Page 11

    CLEANING YOUR ALARM YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED A T LEAST ONCE A YEAR T o clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket as outlined in the beginning of this section. Y ou can clean the interior of your alarm (sensing chamber) by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm can be[...]

  • Page 12

    8. GOOD SAFETY HABITS DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE • Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the kitchen, basement and garage. Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to an emergency . • Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two (2) escape routes from each room. Second story[...]

  • Page 13

    required number of smoke alarms might not pr ovide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the ar eas protected by the required smoke alarms. For this r ea- son, it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased pr otection. The additional areas includ[...]

  • Page 14

    13. SERVICE AND W ARRANTY If after reviewing this user’ s guide you feel that your smoke alarm is defective in any way , do not tamper with the unit. Call the Consumer Hotline, 1-800-880-6788, to determine if you need to return it for servicing (See Warranty for in-warranty r eturns). KIDDE 1394 South Third St. Mebane, NC 27302 FCC COMPLIANCE ST [...]

  • Page 15

    TEN YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY 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[...]