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Step 4

Testing the Alarm

CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the

alarm, always stand an arms length away from the unit
when testing.

After installation, TEST THE UNIT’S ELECTRONICS by pressing and
releasing the test/reset button. You will hear one beep on the
button push, and will then hear the
following sequence of "beeps:
Three long beeps.
Pause
Three long beeps.
Pause
Single beep to reset
Weekly testing is required! If at
anytime it does not perform as
described, verify power is connected
correctly. Clean dust and other buildup
off the unit. If it still doesn’t operate properly call the Product
Support Line at 1-800-880-6788.

Interconnect Feature

Your Smoke Alarm is interconnectable to other multiple station
Kidde, Nighthawk and Kidde/Fyrnetics products:

• When mixing compatible models with battery backup with models

without battery backup, be advised that the models without battery
backup will not respond during an AC power failure.

• This unit is only approved to interconnect with other

Kidde/Nighthawk products. It is NOT approved to interconnect
with any other brand of detection product.

• This alarm is interconnect compatible with the following alarms

and accessories:

–Smoke alarms: 1235, 1275, 1276, 1285, i12020, i12020A,

i12040, i12040A, i12060, i12060A, i12010SCO, i12010S,
i4618, i4618A, KN-SMFM-I, RF-SM-ACDC, PE120, P12040,
Pi2000,

Pi2010,

i12080,

i12080A,

KN-COSM-I,

KN-COSM-IB, KN-COSM-IBA

– Heat alarm: HD135F
– CO alarms: KN-COB-IC, KN-COP-IC, KN-COPE-I
– Relay modules: SM120X, CO120X
– Strobe Light: SL177i, SLED177i

Installation Instructions

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FIGURE 4
Installing AC Quick
Connect

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Summary of Contents for i12010S

Page 1: ...nvenience write down the following information If you call our Product Support Line these are the first questions you will be asked Alarm Model Number located on back of the alarm Date of Manufacture...

Page 2: ...age 13 LED Indicator Operation Page 14 Tamper Resist Feature Page 15 What to do if the Alarm Sounds Page 16 Alarm Removal Battery Information Pages 17 End of Product Life Notification Page 17 DEACTIVA...

Page 3: ...ever play with the unit Your Kidde Smoke Alarm was designed to detect both smoke from any source of combustion in a residential environment It is not designed for use in a recreational vehicle RV or b...

Page 4: ...Product View FRONT 2 ALARM SOUNDER RED AND GREEN LED 10 YEAR SMOKE ALARM GREEN STANDBY 1210 7201 01 i12010S _V3 qxd _ 2014 2 20 3 19 PM Page 4...

Page 5: ...Product View BACK 3 D 1210 7201 01 i12010S _V3 qxd _ 2014 2 20 3 19 PM Page 5...

Page 6: ...approximately 3 days at a time for a maximum of 30 days life extension One chirp every 30 seconds coupled with a green LED flash twice a second is an indication that the alarm is malfunctioning If th...

Page 7: ...s Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable For maximum protection Kidde recommends that both Ionization and Photoelectric alarms be installed A battery powered alarm must have...

Page 8: ...the main bedroom Verify the alarm can be heard in all sleeping areas Locate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps with the door closed The closed door may prevent an alarm not located in that r...

Page 9: ...eak of the ceiling measured horizontally see figure 2 Install Smoke Alarms on tray shaped ceilings coffered ceilings on the highest portion of the ceiling or on the sloped portion of the ceiling withi...

Page 10: ...NING APPLIANCE Do not install within 3 ft 9m of the following The door to a kitchen or a bathroom that contains a tub or shower forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling ceiling or whole hou...

Page 11: ...The multiple station interconnect wiring to the alarms must be run in the same raceway or cable as the AC power wiring In addition the resistance of the interconnect wiring shall be a maximum of 10 oh...

Page 12: ...e devices The maximum wire run distance between the first and last unit in an interconnected system is 1000 feet Figure 3 illustrates interconnection wiring Improper connection will result in damage t...

Page 13: ...ed or horizontal when wall mounted 4 Pull the AC QUICK CONNECTOR through the center hole in the mounting bracket and secure the bracket making sure that the mounting screws are positioned in the small...

Page 14: ...ation Kidde Nighthawk and Kidde Fyrnetics products When mixing compatible models with battery backup with models without battery backup be advised that the models without battery backup will not respo...

Page 15: ...after being in HUSH mode it will sound the alarm if smoke is still present The HUSH feature can be used repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm While the unit is i...

Page 16: ...m condition goes away the originating alarm unit will flash the LED every 16 seconds until the test reset button is pressed thus resetting the alarm Initiating Alarm condition 1 second flash rate duri...

Page 17: ...g bracket Rotate the alarm onto the mounting bracket until you hear the tamper resist tab snap into place locking the alarm on the mounting bracket Using the tamper resist feature will help deter chil...

Page 18: ...d feel with the back of your hand If the door is hot use your second exit If you feel it s safe open the door very slowly and be prepared to close immediately if smoke and heat rush in If the escape r...

Page 19: ...l la ar rm m s se ec ct ti io on n a an nd d r re ep pl la ac ce ed d w wi it th hi in n 7 7 d da ay ys s o of f t th he e f fi ir rs st t o oc cc cu ur rr re en nc ce e o of f t th he e L Lo ow w B B...

Page 20: ...to the mounting plate or reactivated WARNING Failure to turn off alarm as instructed prior to disposal may create potential for lithium battery related fire or hazard DEACTIVATION OF ALARM 18 TO DEACT...

Page 21: ...t Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor s ability to detect smoke Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside This action will void your warranty Move the Smoke Alarm and p...

Page 22: ...circumstance Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all sleeping individuals and that it is the responsibility of individuals in the household that are capable of assisting others to...

Page 23: ...y the required smoke alarms For this reason it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection The additional areas include the...

Page 24: ...erence in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interferen...

Page 25: ...mited 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 consequential damages or costs or...

Page 26: ...se include your name address and phone number along with a brief description of what is wrong with the unit For further assistance please call our toll free Product Support Line at 1 800 880 6788 Dama...

Page 27: ...upport Line at 1 800 880 6788 or contact us at our website at www kidde com Kidde 1016 Corporate Park Drive Mebane NC 27302 Custom Assembled in China with U S and Foreign Components 24 formation 1210...

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