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IMAGE 2A

IMAGE 2B

HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FROM PEAK

CEILING

10 cm (4”)

MINIMUM

SIDE WALL

BEST

PLACEMENT

ACCEPTABLE

PLACEMENT

NEVER HERE

10 cm (4”)

0.9 m (3’)

0.9 m (3’)

NOT IN

THIS AREA

BEST

ANYWHERE IN

THIS AREA

Mounting

CAUTION:   This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable!

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 the alarm in the
direction indicated by the “OFF” arrow on the alarm
cover.

• To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the

hall-way, or wall, the “A” line on the mounting plate
must be 

parallel

with the hallway when ceiling-

mounted, or 

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when wall mounted (Image 3A).

• Secure the mounting plate to the wall or ceiling with

the anchors and screws provided (Image 3B).

• For aesthetic reasons, the suggested position for wall

mounting is with the button(s) facing down (Image 3C).

• Press the battery reminder tab down into the battery

compartment while inserting the battery (Image 3E).

CAUTION:  If the battery reminder tab is not held down in the
battery compartment by the battery, the battery door will not
close and the unit will not attach to the mounting plate.

• Alignment marks are provided on the edge of the

mounting plate and the alarm.  After installing the
mounting plate, place the alarm onto the mounting plate,
making sure the alignment marks are lined up. Twist the
alarm in the direction indicated by the “ON” arrow on
the alarm cover (Image 3D) until it locks in place.

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Summary of Contents for 0915CA

Page 1: ...Smoke Alarm Manual 0915CA 0916CA PE9CA 0918CA SINGLE STATION SMOKE ALARM For alarm models...

Page 2: ...cations carefully to avoid thermal barriers that may form at the ceiling For more details see Mobile Homes WARNING Battery door will not close unless battery is present Removal of battery will render...

Page 3: ...install in peaks of vaulted ceilings A frame ceilings or gabled roofs Less than 10 cm 4 from the peak of an A frame type ceiling Install at least 30 5 cm 12 away from fluorescent lights as electronic...

Page 4: ...mounting plate must be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounted or horizontal when wall mounted Image 3A Secure the mounting plate to the wall or ceiling with the anchors and screws provided Ima...

Page 5: ...transferred from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls and roof This may create a thermal barrier that can prevent the smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling In such u...

Page 6: ...nd 0918CA are designed to detect products of combustion using the ionization technique They contain 0 9 microcurie of Americium 241 a radioactive material Distributed under U S NRC License No 32 23858...

Page 7: ...eature may have been activated accidentally while changing the battery ies and will reset automatically Testing CAUTION Due to the loudness 85 decibels of the alarm always stand an arms length away fr...

Page 8: ...batteries for powering the safet light Alkaline Type Energizer 522 Duracell MN1604 or MX1604 These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer The safety light has a 6 3 V 250mA fuse lamp with...

Page 9: ...cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the alarm Therefore smoke alarms may not sense fires starting in chimneys walls on roofs on the other side of a closed door or on a different floor Fire...

Page 10: ...larm installation Alarm Exit Procedure Alert small children in the home Leave immediately by your escape plan Every second counts so don t waste time getting dressed or picking up valuables In leaving...

Page 11: ...riting signed by both parties hereto 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 a...

Page 12: ...Notes 21...

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