This unit is suitable as a Single Station and/or Multiple
Station alarm (interconnects with up to 24 devices), and
has a five-year limited warranty.
I M P O R TA N T: Kidde alarms and accessories CAN ONLY BE
interconnected with other Kidde alarms and accessories as well
as specified brands and models of interconnect compatible
alarms. Connection of Kidde products to a non-specified
m a n u f a c t u r e r ’s interconnect system, or connection with non-
specified equipment from another manufacturer into an existing
Kidde system could result in nuisance alarming, failure to alarm,
or damage to one or all of the devices in the interconnect system.
Refer to the User’s Guide supplied with each Kidde product for
interconnect compatible models, brands, and devices.
This alarm is interconnect compatible with the following
alarms and accessories:
Smoke alarms:
1235CA, 1275CA, 1276CA, 1285CA, PE120CA, PI2000CA
Smoke/CO alarms: KN-COSM-IBCA, KN-COSM-ICA
CO alarms: KN-COB-ICB-CA, KN-COB-IC-CA
Relay modules: 120X, SM120X, CO120X
Heat alarm: HD135FCA
Strobe Light: SL177I
Refer to respective manuals for specific application
information.
Models
1235CA
and
1275CA
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. 32-23858-01E. Manufactured in compliance with U.S.
NRC safety criteria in 10 CFR 32.27. The purchaser is
exempt from any regulatory requirements. Do not try to
repair the smoke alarm yourself. Refer to the instructions
in
Warranty
section for service.
WARNING: Removal of the smoke alarm battery and
disconnecting or loss of AC power will render the smoke alarm
inoperative.
ELECTRICAL RATING: 120 V AC, 60 HZ, 80 mA maximum
per alarm (maximum 80 mA for originating unit with 24
devices interconnected).
I n s t a l l a t i o n
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16
Fire Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-20
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
C o n t e n t s
I n t ro d u c t i o n
Models
1235CA, 1275CA
and
PE120CA
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.
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.
If you have any questions about the operation or
installation of your alarm, please call our toll free
Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.
Image 1C will help you determine the correct location of
safety products that will help make your home a safer place.
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before installation and keep
this manual near the alarm for future reference.
Do not try to repair the smoke alarm yourself. Refer to the
instructions in Warranty section for service.
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