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9 V Battery Operated

S

moke 

A

larm

with Test Button and Hush

®

Control Feature

Alarm Manual

Model 0976CA

Manual P/N 820-0852 Rev

. C

SINGLE STATION

SMOKE ALARM

Ionization sensing alarms may detect invisible fire
particles (associated with fast flaming fires) sooner
than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric sensing
alarms may detect visible fire particles (associated
with slow smouldering fires) sooner than ionization
alarms. Home fires develop in different ways and
are often unpredictable. For maximum protection,
Kidde recommends that both Ionization and
Photoelectric alarms be installed.

Summary of Contents for 0976CA

Page 1: ...invisible fire particles associated with fast flaming fires sooner than photoelectric alarms Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible fire particles associated with slow smouldering fires soon...

Page 2: ...are at stake Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this alarm manual and save it for future reference Teach children how to respond to the alarms and that they should never play with the unit I...

Page 3: ...32 27 The purchaser is exempt from any regulatory requirements This smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of radioactive element in the ionization sensor chamber Do not try to repair the smoke a...

Page 4: ...n alarm not located in that room from waking the sleeper Smoke heat and combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally Mounting the smoke alarm on the ceiling in the center of the roo...

Page 5: ...m 3 of the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally Image 2B and Image 2C 4 Installation DINING ROOM LIVING ROOM Smoke Alarms for Minimum Protection Ionization Type Smoke Alarm with Hush Control or P...

Page 6: ...sively dusty dirty or greasy areas Dust particles may cause nuisance alarms or failure to alarm Extreme temperatures may effect the sensitivity of the alarm Do not install in areas where the temperatu...

Page 7: ...OM PEAK CEILING 10 cm 4 MINIMUM 10 cm 4 MINIMUM 30 5 cm 12 MAXIMUM SIDE WALL BEST PLACEMENT ACCEPTABLE PLACEMENT NEVER HERE S T A G N A N T A I R 10 cm 4 0 9 m 3 0 9 m 3 NOT IN THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN T...

Page 8: ...dditional protection see Image 1A WARNING Test your smoke alarm operation after R V or mobile home vehicle has been in storage before each trip and at least once a week during use Mounting CAUTION Thi...

Page 9: ...Installation 8 A A IMAGE 3A IMAGE 3C IMAGE 3D A LINE ALIGNMENT MARKS WALL MOUNTING POSITION ROTATE TO MOUNT OR TO REMOVE IMAGE 3B Install Remove...

Page 10: ...tery installation For initial installation a pre installed 9 V battery is included with a battery pull tab that allows for easy connection Simply pull the tab out and the battery is connected See Main...

Page 11: ...larm If the alarm does sound check for 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 Locations to Avoid ma...

Page 12: ...ry 30 40 seconds Indicates that the smoke alarm is operating properly Red LED Flashing When the smoke alarm senses particles of combustion and goes into alarm constant pulsating sound the red LED will...

Page 13: ...er resist feature is now active and the battery door can not be opened until the tamper resist feature is deactivated NOTE Before activating the battery tamper resist feature make sure a fresh battery...

Page 14: ...arm sounds the unit has a defective battery or some other failure DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm you could damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a fire Test the alarm...

Page 15: ...are facing outwards as illustrated inside the battery door and that the polarity matches the markings printed Completely press the battery door down into the alarm and release The battery door will s...

Page 16: ...at your local retailer WARNING Use only the batteries specified above Use of different batteries than the recommended ones may have a detrimental effect on the smoke alarm A good safety measure is to...

Page 17: ...a wet cloth to avoid water entering the unit After cleaning reinstall your alarm and test your alarm by using the Test button If cleaning does not restore the alarm to normal operation the alarm shoul...

Page 18: ...d with fast flaming fires sooner than photoelectric alarms Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible fire particles associated with slow smouldering fires sooner than ionization alarms Home fire...

Page 19: ...need an escape ladder Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan showing everyone what to do in case of fire Determine a place outside your home where you all can meet if a fire occurs Famili...

Page 20: ...meeting place and make sure everyone is there Call the fire department from your neighbor s home not from yours Don t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is all right to do so Th...

Page 21: ...arms as shown in Image 1A and Image 1B The required number of smoke alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the requi...

Page 22: ...sed or altered after the date of purchase or if it fails to operate due to improper maintenance or inadequate AC or DC electrical power The liability of Kidde or any of its parent or subsidiary corpor...

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