1. Installation Instructions – Introduction
This alarm is designed for installation by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the
latest I.E.E. Regulations and in regard to relevant Building Regulations.
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Read these instructions
thoroughly
before proceeding.
People’s
lives depend on it
.
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This manual
is supplied for your guidance and
should not be left with the property
owner
. This is for use by qualified electricians.
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AC alarms must be powered by a constant 230V AC, 50Hz supply that is not
controlled by any form of switch.
Grade ‘D’ – AC with secondary power e.g. Alkaline battery/rechargeable cells.
Recommended to connect to dedicated circuit that is separately electrically
protected. This helps minimise interference (EMI) on alarm interconnect line from
CFL's,dimmers, LV transformers etc.
Only interconnect to the identical brand of smoke/heat or C.O. alarm. Do not connect
to any other brand of alarm/auxilary device unless approved by Kidde.
The Earth terminal is provided to facilltate wiring termination of the Earth wire,which
plays no part in the safety protection of the alarm.
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When testing the alarm, stand back so your hearing is not damaged by the 85dB
sounder.
In new build or refurb projects, protect the alarm with a dust cap to prevent insects
or dust contamination by following trades. The property owner or other responsible
person must be advised to remove them for the alarms to operate correctly. (Ideally,
fit alarms at latest stage possible onto pre-installed mounting base.)
Danger – electrical shock hazard!
Never restore power supply until all alarms are completely installed.
Doing so before hand can cause serious injury.
Do not install in a dripping, water splashing, very humid area.
WARNING:
This alarm cannot be operated from power derived from a square wave
or modified sine wave inverter. These types of inverters are sometimes used to sup-
ply power 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.
2. Recommended Locations for Smoke/Heat Alarms
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Locate the first alarm in the immediate area of the sleeping rooms. Try to protect the exit path
as the sleeping rooms are usually farthest from the exit. If more than one sleeping area exists,
locate additional alarms in each sleeping area.
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Locate additional alarms to protect any stairway as stairways act like chimneys for smoke and
heat.
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Locate at least one alarm on every floor level.
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Locate an alarm in every sleeping room.
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Locate an alarm in every room where electrical appliances are operated (i.e. portable heaters
or humidifiers).
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Locate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps with the door closed. The closed door
may prevent the alarm from waking the sleeper.
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Smoke, heat and combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally. Mounting the
smoke alarm on the ceiling in the centre of the room places it closest to all points in the room.
Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary residential construction.
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When mounting an alarm on the ceiling, locate it at a minimum of 30cm (12”) from the side wall
and 60.96cm (2 feet) from any inside corner (see DIAGRAM A).
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Do NOT subject the alarm circuit to insulation resistance testing with the alarm
base units connected. Failing to do so will cause damage outside the terms of
the guarantee provisions.
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