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9 Volt Battery Operated Smoke Alarm with “HUSH”
Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms.

Thank you for purchasing this smoke alarm. It is an important
part of your family’s home safety plan. You can trust this prod-
uct to provide the highest quality safety protection. We know
you expect nothing less when the lives of your family are at
stake.

Smoke Alarm User’s Guide

Smoke Alarm Model Number
(located on back of alarm):

Date Code (located on back of alarm):
The National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) and the manufacturer 
recommend replacing this alarm 
ten years from the date code.

Date of Purchase:

Where Purchased:

820-0899 REV. B

11/2006

0916LL

For model: 0916LL

Summary of Contents for 0916LL

Page 1: ...your family s home safety plan You can trust this prod uct to provide the highest quality safety protection We know you expect nothing less when the lives of your family are at stake Smoke Alarm User...

Page 2: ...THIS MANUAL NEAR THE ALARM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL 1 RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS 2 LOCATIONS TO AVOID 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 OPERATION AND TESTING 5 NUISANCE AL...

Page 3: ...enter of the room places it closest to all points in the room Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary residential con struction For mobile home installation select locations carefully to avoid therm...

Page 4: ...sulated walls and roof This may create a thermal barrier which can prevent the smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling In such units install the smoke alarm on an inside wall with the top...

Page 5: ...esired it should have an alarm silence feature or be a photoelectric type Near fluorescent lights Electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless...

Page 6: ...tery follow the instructions 5 When installing the battery press the battery reminder fingers down into the battery compartment and install the battery see figure 6 CAUTION IF THE BATTERY REMINDER FIN...

Page 7: ...30 40 seconds for approximately 7 minutes This indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily desensi tized condition The smoke alarm will automatically reset after approximately 7 minutes and sound th...

Page 8: ...or fires first If a fire is discovered get out and call the fire department If no fire is present check to see if one of the reasons listed in section 2 may have caused the alarm 6 MAINTENANCE BATTERY...

Page 9: ...d test your alarm by using the test button If cleaning does not restore the alarm to normal operation the alarm should be replaced 7 LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS WARNING PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THORO...

Page 10: ...ls on roofs on the other side of a closed door or on a different floor If the alarm is located outside the bedroom or on a different floor it may not wake up a sound sleeper The use of alcohol or drug...

Page 11: ...TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS 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 don t ope...

Page 12: ...ng rooms 3 On each level of the dwelling unit includ ing basements Exception In existing one and two family dwelling units approved smoke alarms powered by batteries are permitted Smoke Detection Are...

Page 13: ...y of but outside of the bedrooms and heat or smoke detectors in the living rooms dining rooms bedrooms kitchens hallways attics furnace rooms closets utility and stor age rooms basements and attached...

Page 14: ...ALARM OR UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE COST OF REPLACEMENT OF SMOKE ALARM AND IN NO CASE SHALL KIDDE SAFETY OR ANY OF ITS PAR ENT OR SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS...

Page 15: ...es Inc P O Box 622 1350 Route 88 South Newark New York 14513 TO RETURN SMOKE ALARM TO KIDDE SAFETY To return defective smoke alarms include this smoke alarm with proof of date of purchase postage and...

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