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3. Installation Instructions

4. Operation and Testing

OPERATION:

The smoke alarm is operating once AC power is applied

and testing is complete. When the smoke alarm ionization chamber
senses products of combustion, the horn will sound a loud (85dB)
temporal alarm until the sensing chamber is cleared of smoke particles.

The backup battery is activated as soon as AC power is supplied and will
remain active until the alarm reaches the end if its useful life or is
manually deactivated.

To permanently deactivate the battery for return or disposal purposes
prior to it reaching end of life: turn off AC power, remove the alarm
from the mounting bracket, disconnect the AC wires, puncture the label
on the back of the unit, and press the small switch using a pen or other
thin tool. The alarm will rapidly beep 10 times indicating that it has been
deactivated.

DO NOT USE ALARM IF LABEL HAS BEEN PUNCTURED!

Smart HUSH

CONTROL:

The “HUSH” feature has the capability of

temporarily desensitizing the alarm circuit for 10 minutes or less. This
feature is to be used only when a known alarm condition, such as smoke
from cooking, activates the alarm. The HUSH feature cannot be activated
unless the smoke alarm is sounding in the originating alarm mode. The
smoke alarm is desensitized by pushing the “TEST / HUSH” button on the
smoke alarm cover. If the smoke is not too dense, the alarm will silence
immediately. The green LED will blink once every 3 seconds while in hush.
This indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily desensitized condition.
The smoke alarm will automatically reset after approximately 10 minutes
or less and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present.
The “HUSH” feature can be used repeatedly until the air has been
cleared of the condition causing the alarm. Pushing the Test / Hush
button on the alarm will end the hush period.

feature off of the mounting bracket.

4. Install the alarm on the mounting bracket by rotating the alarm in a

clock-wise direction until the alarm stops.

5. Turn on the AC power. The green AC Power On Indicator should be

lit within 30 seconds of when the alarm is operating from AC power.

NOTE: LOW BATTERY WARNING IS DISABLED FOR 24 HOURS
AFTER ALARM IS FIRST POWERED ON TO ALLOW THE BATTERY
TIME TO CHARGE.

Summary of Contents for 900-0252

Page 1: ...nutes to thoroughly read this user s guide which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner Smoke Alarm User s Guide 900 0252 With Rechargeable Battery Backup KN SMFM i...

Page 2: ...se steps and review with all family members 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 le...

Page 3: ...ction of Kidde products to a non specified manufacturer s interconnect system or connection with non specified equipment from another manufacturer into an existing Kidde system could result in nuisanc...

Page 4: ...arms are devices that can provide early warning of possible fires at a reasonable cost however alarms have sensing limitations Ionization sensing alarms may detect invisible fire particles associated...

Page 5: ...he ceiling and spread horizontally Mounting the smoke alarm on the ceiling in the center of the room places it closest to all points in the room Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary residential c...

Page 6: ...ORIZONTAL DISTANCE FROM 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 0 9 m 3 0 9 m 3 NOT IN THIS AREA...

Page 7: ...n sloped peaked or cathedral ceilings at or within 0 9 m 3ft of the highest point measured horizontally NFPA 72 states Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 0 3m in 2 4 m 1 ft in 8 ft...

Page 8: ...larm 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 the combination alarm and...

Page 9: ...er to the structure in off grid installations such as solar or wind derived power sources These power sources produce high peak voltages that will damage the alarm 3 Installation Instructions Wiring I...

Page 10: ...e into contact with any metal parts or the electrical box MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION This unit is sealed The cover is not removable 1 After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in...

Page 11: ...This feature is to be used only when a known alarm condition such as smoke from cooking activates the alarm The HUSH feature cannot be activated unless the smoke alarm is sounding in the originating a...

Page 12: ...constat to indicate AC power or flash once every 30 seconds when on battery backup Alarm Memory This smoke alarm is equipped with an alarm memory which provides a visual indication of when an alarm h...

Page 13: ...e outside non recirculating type will also help remove these combustible products from the kitchen This model is equipped with a Hush feature that is extremely useful in a kitchen area or other areas...

Page 14: ...its end of life the label on the back of the unit should be pierced in the indicated location and the switch pressed to render the unit safe for disposal When doing so the alarm will produce 10 short...

Page 15: ...moke alarms 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 differen...

Page 16: ...als and that it is the responsibility of individuals in the household that are capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not be awakened by the alarm sound or to those who may...

Page 17: ...ended 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 furnace room utility room...

Page 18: ...or a particular purpose are limited in duration to the above warranty period In no event shall the Manufacturer be liable for loss of use of this product or for any indirect special incidental or cons...

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