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Lithium (non-replaceable sealed in) Battery-Operated
Optical Smoke Alarm with HUSH

TM

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 product to provide the highest quality safety 
protection. We know you expect nothing less when the lives
of your family are at stake.                                                            

10Y29

Smoke Alarm
User’s Guide

For model: 10Y29

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

Date Code (located on back of alarm):
Kidde recommends replacing this 
alarm ten years from the date code.

Date of Purchase:

Where Purchased:

21008570 rev.B FHK P/N:0308-7201-02

0086-CPD-535595

Installation instructions and product information can be
found within this manual.

EN14604:2005 

Licence No. KM524754

0308-7201-02(21008570B)_En.qxd:_  2012.2.16  12:10 PM  Page

Summary of Contents for 10Y29

Page 1: ...product to provide the highest quality safety protection We know you expect nothing less when the lives of your family are at stake 10Y29 Smoke Alarm User s Guide For model 10Y29 Smoke Alarm Model Num...

Page 2: ...in the immediate area of the bedrooms Try to monitor the exit path as the bedrooms are usually farthest from the exit If more than one sleeping area exists locate additional alarms in each sleeping ar...

Page 3: ...alarms in rooms with ceil ing slopes greater than 3 m in 2 4 m 1 foot in 8 feet horizontally shall be located on the high side of the room A row of detectors shall be spaced and located within 0 9 m 3...

Page 4: ...forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling ceiling or whole house ventilating fans or other high air flow areas Kitchens Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms Near fluorescent lights inclu...

Page 5: ...alarm is now activated 2 After installation activation test your alarm by depressing and holding down the test button for a minimum of 1 second or until the alarm sounds This should sound the alarm T...

Page 6: ...The LED will flash every 0 5 seconds when the alarm is sounding The flashing LED and pulsating alarm will continue until the air is cleared The LED will flash every 10 seconds while in Hush mode The...

Page 7: ...nt is necessary for the life of the alarm WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ALARM FOR ANY REASON To activate the alarm attach the alarm to the mounting bracket by rotating in the direction of the arr...

Page 8: ...hey cannot escape even when warned early enough that escape should be possible For these people other strategies such as protection in place or assisted escape or rescue are necessary Smoke alarms are...

Page 9: ...rder to execute the escape plan Practice allows all occupants to test your plan before an emergency You may not be able to reach your children It is important they know what to do WHAT TO DO WHEN THE...

Page 10: ...is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection The additional areas include the basement bedrooms dining room utility room an...

Page 11: ...ge and return postage prepaid to Warranty Service Department Kidde Safety Europe Mathisen Way Colnbrook Slough Berkshire SL3 OHB This warranty shall not apply to the smoke alarm if it has been damaged...

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