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120 V AC and 9 V Battery Backup

S

moke

A

larm

with Test and Smart Hush

™

Feature

Alarm Manual

Model i12060CA

Manual

P/N

820-0612

Rev

.

C

SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE STATION

SMOKE ALARM

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Summary of Contents for i12060CA

Page 1: ...120 V AC and 9 V Battery Backup Smoke Alarm with Test and Smart Hush Feature Alarm Manual Model i12060CA Manual P N 820 0612 Rev C SINGLE AND OR MULTIPLE STATION SMOKE ALARM ...

Page 2: ...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 prod...

Page 3: ...product is designed to detect products of combustion using the ionization technique It contains 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 This smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of radioactive element...

Page 4: ...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 room places it closest to all points in the room Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary residential construction When mounting an alarm on the ceiling locate it at a minimum of 10 cm 4 from the side ...

Page 5: ...hin 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 Photoelectric Type Smoke Alarms for Additional Protection KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM LIVING ROOM KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM HALL BASEMENT IMAGE 1A IMAGE 1C IMAGE 1B SINGLE FLOOR PLAN MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN B...

Page 6: ...ise may cause nuisance alarms Keep out of insect infested areas Avoid excessively 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 temperature may fall below 4 4 C 40 F or rise above 37 8 C 100 F such as garages and unfinished attics Do not install in areas where t...

Page 7: ...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 cm 4 0 9 m 3 0 9 m 3 NOT IN THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA 10 cm 4 NOT IN THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA 0 9 m 3 ...

Page 8: ...rm 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 wiring the alarm This smoke alarm should be installed on a CSA listed or recognized junction box All connections should be made by a qualified electrician and all wiring used shall be in accordance with articles 210 and ...

Page 9: ...stem 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 manual supplied with each Kidde product for interconnect compatible models brands and devices When mixing models which have battery backup with models without battery...

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 Connected to interconnect lines red wires of other units in a multiple station set up INTERCONNECT WIRING ...

Page 11: ...the AC Quick Connect wire harness as described in Wiring attach the mounting plate to the electrical box Image 4B To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hall way or wall the A line on the mounting plate must be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounted or horizontal when wall mounted Image 4A Installation 10 A A IMAGE 4A IMAGE 4B IMAGE 4C IMAGE 4D A LINE ALIGNMENT MARKS WALL MOUN...

Page 12: ... attach to the mounting plate in 4 positions every 90 degrees When wall mounting make sure the battery door is at the bottom of the unit Image 4C Battery This unit will not function without a properly installed battery and is equipped with a battery lockout feature which prevents the battery door from closing if a battery is not installed correctly See Maintenance section for additional informatio...

Page 13: ...rm is operating from AC power Confirm unit operation by pressing the Test button again The smoke alarm is operating once AC power is applied a fresh battery is installed and testing is complete When the smoke alarm ionization sensor chamber senses products of combustion the horn will sound a loud 85db alarm until the sensing chamber is cleared of smoke particles CONTRACTOR S NOTE Only remove the b...

Page 14: ...the square holes in the mounting plate Image 6A Rotate the alarm onto the mounting plate until you hear the tamper resist tab snap into place locking the alarm Using the tamper resist feature will deter children and others from removing the alarm To remove the alarm press on the tamper resist tab and rotate the alarm off of the mounting plate Image 6B Operation 13 IMAGE 6A IMAGE 6B A Location A ...

Page 15: ...now active and the battery door can not be opened until the tamper resist feature is deactivated NOTE Before activating the battery tamper resist feature make sure a fresh battery is installed in the unit and that the battery door is properly closed If the battery tamper resist feature is activated while the battery door is open the battery door will not close and the unit will be inoperable durin...

Page 16: ...arm 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 red LED will illuminate for 1 5 seconds every 8 seconds for 8 minutes This indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily desensitized condition The smoke alarm will automatically reset after approx...

Page 17: ...he alarm which senses the smoke or is being tested the originating unit will flash All other units in the interconnect system will sound an alarm but their red LED s will NOT flash Alarm Memory This smoke alarm is equipped with an alarm memory which provides a visual indication when an alarm has been activated The red LED will illuminate for about 1 5 seconds every 16 seconds to indicate the memor...

Page 18: ...larm you could damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials 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 section Alarm Removal If the smoke alarm tamper resist feature has been activated refer to the Alarm Tamper Resist Feature section for removal i...

Page 19: ...position A missing or improperly installed battery will prevent the battery door from closing and result in improper alarm operation This alarm has a low missing battery monitor circuit which will cause the alarm to chirp approximately every 30 40 seconds for a minimum of seven 7 days when the battery gets low Replace the battery when this condition occurs NOTE Low missing battery monitor circuit ...

Page 20: ...sonic 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 batteries specified above Use of different batteries than the recommended ones may have a detrimental effect on the smoke alarm A good safety measure is to replace the battery at least once a year or at the same time you change your clocks for dayli...

Page 21: ...avoid water entering the unit After cleaning reinstall your alarm verify that the green LED is on and test your alarm by using the Test button If cleaning does not restore the alarm to normal operation the alarm should be replaced Do not paint the unit 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...

Page 22: ... 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 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 a ...

Page 23: ...ay need an escape 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 everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train them to leave your home when they hear it Practice a fire drill at least every six months including fire drills at night Ensure that small ...

Page 24: ...eighbor 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 fire as stated in the NFPA Standard 72 For instance smoking in bed leaving children unsupervised cleaning with flammable liquids such as gasoline Further information on fire safety can be obtained in a En...

Page 25: ...larms as shown in Image 1A and Image 1B The required number of smoke alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by 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 basement ...

Page 26: ...fied 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 subsidiary corporations arising from the sale of this smoke alarm or under the terms of this limited warranty shall not in any case exceed the cost of replacement of this smoke alarm and in no case shall Kidde...

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