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Kidde RF-SND manual

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  • Page 1

    READ AND SA VE THIS USER’S GUIDE Wireless Smoke Sounder • Direct Plug with battery back-up Thank you for purchasing a Kidde Wireless Smoke Sounder , 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. We know you exp[...]

  • 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 SOUNDERS 2 LOCA TIONS TO A VOID 3 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 4 OPERA TION AND TESTING 5 NUISANCE ALARMS 6 MAINTENANCE 7 GOOD SAFETY HABITS 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 9 SERVICE AND WARRANTY 1. RECOMMENDED LOCA TIONS FOR SMOKE SOUNDERS • Child’ s bedroom. • Bedrooms of sound slee[...]

  • Page 4

    3. Select one of the units. Y ou will define the ID of your system by positioning the switch- es of the dipswitch in a random pattern. The ID will need to be the same for each Kidde Wireless device This ID will differentiate your alarm system fr om similar systems nearby . Do not use the ID your units are shipped with. 4. Using a pen or pencil, cha[...]

  • Page 5

    MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS The Kidde Smoke Sounder is equipped with a removable power -supply that allows for the unit to be wall mounted, plugged directly into an electrical outlet or placed on a table top. • The Smoke Sounder is shipped ready to use in most homes as a direct plug unit. Complete the setup and plug into an outlet using the recommended[...]

  • Page 6

    CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED. THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE. After installation TEST your Smoke Sounder by following the test procedure outlined in section 4. Kidde alarms and accessories CAN ONL Y BE interconnected with other Kidde alarms and accessories as well as speci- fied brands and models of interconnect compatible alarms. Connection of Kidde p[...]

  • Page 7

    TESTING TEST THE SMOKE SOUNDER WEEKL Y TO ENSURE PROPER OPERA TION. When testing, ensure that all the units activate in response to a push to test fr om another unit. This will verify that changes in your environment (i.e. moved furniture, addition of elec- tronic appliances) have not adversely effected the operation of your wir eless system. Remot[...]

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    CLEANING YOUR SMOKE SOUNDER YOUR SMOKE SOUNDER SHOULD BE CLEANED A T LEAST ONCE A YEAR T o clean your Smoke Sounder , disconnect it from the outlet and wipe the outside of the Smoke Sounder with a damp cloth. After cleaning, reinstall your unit, verify the green LED is on and test your Smoke Sounder by using the test button. 7. GOOD SAFETY HABITS D[...]

  • Page 9

    8. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible cause Solution Not all of the alarms/accessories produce an alarm signal when the T est button is pushed on a unit. Units signal an alarm when no fire is present and none of the test buttons have been pushed. Devices may not all be on the same ID. Devices may not have power . Button not pressed long enough[...]

  • Page 10

    9. SERVICE AND W ARRANTY If after reviewing this user’ s guide you feel that your Smoke Sounder 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 11

    FIVE YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY KIDDE warrants to the original purchaser that the enclosed smoke sounder (but not the battery) will be free from defects in material and workmanship or design under normal use and service for a period of five years from the date of purchase. The obli- gation of KIDDE under this warranty is limited to repairing or replaci[...]