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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.

IMPORTANT: 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 manufacturer’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, i12020ACA,
i12040ACA, i12060CA, PE120CA, PI2000CA, P12040CA,
PI2010CA

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

i12020ACA and i12040ACA

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).

Installation

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Summary of Contents for i12020ACA

Page 1: ...193 Rev C 1235 7219 04 SINGLE AND OR MULTIPLE STATION SMOKE ALARM For alarm models Note This alarm has a low battery HUSH feature If the alarm is sounding a low battery warning chirp you can silence t...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...arms 1235CA 1275CA 1276CA i12020ACA i12040ACA i12060CA PE120CA PI2000CA P12040CA PI2010CA Smoke CO alarms KN COSM IBCA KN COSM ICA CO alarms KN COB ICB CA KN COB IC CA Relay modules 120X SM120X CO120X...

Page 4: ...t an alarm not located in that room from waking the sleeper Smoke heat and combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally Mounting the smoke alarm on the ceiling in the center of the...

Page 5: ...in 0 9 m 3 of the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally Image 2B 4 Installation DINING ROOM LIVING ROOM Smoke Alarms for Minimum Protection Ionization Type Smoke Alarm with Hush Control or Photoel...

Page 6: ...sively dusty dirty or greasy areas Dust particles may cause nuisance alarms or failure to alarm Extreme temperatures may effect the sensitivity of the alarm Do not install in areas where the temperatu...

Page 7: ...allation 6 IMAGE 2A IMAGE 2B HORIZONTAL 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 10...

Page 8: ...Test your smoke alarm operation after R V or mobile home vehicle has been in storage before each trip and at least once a week during use Wiring CAUTION Turn off the main power to the circuit before w...

Page 9: ...urer 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...

Page 10: ...2 3 1 WHITE RED BLACK WHITE RED BLACK WHITE RED BLACK Live Neutral Installation 9 IMAGE 3 WIRES ON ALARM HARNESS Black Connected to hot side of AC line White Connected to neutral side of AC line Red C...

Page 11: ...Installation 10 IMAGE 4A IMAGE 4B ROTATE TO MOUNT OR TO REMOVE IMAGE 4C BATTERY REMINDER TAB IMAGE 4D TAMPER RESIST LOCKING PIN...

Page 12: ...battery the battery door will not close and the unit will not attach to the mounting plate Plug the AC Quick Connect wire harness into the back of the alarm Image 5 making sure that the locks on the c...

Page 13: ...models Confirm unit operation by pressing the Test button again The smoke alarm is operating once AC power is applied a fresh battery is installed only for battery backup models i12040ACA and PE120CA...

Page 14: ...he alarm 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 red LED will illuminate for 1 5 s...

Page 15: ...inating unit will flash All other units in the interconnect system will sound an alarm but their red LED s will NOT flash Alarm Memory Models i12020ACA and i12040ACA only This smoke alarm is equipped...

Page 16: ...rials and start a fire Test the alarm weekly to ensure proper operation Erratic or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective alarm and it should be returned for service see Warranty se...

Page 17: ...Duracell MN1604 or MX1604 Gold Peak 1604A Panasonic 6AM6 6AM 6 6AM 6PI 6AM6X and 6LR61 GA Lithium Type Ultralife U9VL J These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer WARNING Use only the ba...

Page 18: ...associated with fast flaming fires sooner than photoelectric alarms Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible fire particles associated with slow smoldering fires sooner than ionization alarms H...

Page 19: ...pe ladder Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan showing everyone what to do in case of fire Determine a place outside your home where you all can meet if a fire occurs Familiarize everyon...

Page 20: ...our neighbor s home not from yours Don t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is all right to do so There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect against...

Page 21: ...tteries are permitted Smoke Detection Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable Required number of smoke alarms as shown in Image 1A and Image 1B The required number of smoke alarms might not provide reliable e...

Page 22: ...modified abused or altered after the date of purchase or if it fails to operate due to improper maintenance or inadequate AC or DC electrical power The liability of Kidde or any of its parent or subsi...

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