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Manual P/N 820-1193 Rev D 4/12 

ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes 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

Models: 

i12020ACA i12040ACA  P12040CA

SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE  

STATION SMOKE ALARM

120 V AC Direct Wire

NOTE: The model i12040ACA smoke alarm has a low battery HUSH feature. 

If the alarm is sounding a low battery warning chirp, you can silence 

this chirp for approximately 13 hours by pressing the Test/Hush button.

Summary of Contents for KN-COB-IC-CA

Page 1: ...on to any subsequent owner Smoke Alarm User s Guide Models i12020ACA i12040ACA P12040CA SINGLE AND OR MULTIPLE STATION SMOKE ALARM 120 V AC Direct Wire NOTE The model i12040ACA smoke alarm has a low battery HUSH feature If the alarm is sounding a low battery warning chirp you can silence this chirp for approximately 13 hours by pressing the Test Hush button ...

Page 2: ... 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 products that will help make your home a safer place IMPORTANT Read all instructions before installation and keep this manual near the alarm for future reference Do not try to repair the smoke alarm yourse...

Page 3: ... 1235CA 1275CA 1276CA i12020CA i12020ACA i12040CA i12040ACA i12060CA i12060ACA PE120CA P12040CA Pi2000CA Pi2010CA KN SMFM I CA Smoke CO alarms KN COSM IBCA KN COSM ICA KN COPE ICA CO alarms KN COB ICB CA KN COB IC CA KN COP IC CA Relay modules SM120X CO120X Strobe Light SL177i Refer to respective manuals for specific application information Models i12020ACA and i12040ACA are designed to detect pro...

Page 4: ... door may prevent 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 c...

Page 5: ...age 2B and 2C DINING ROOM LIVING ROOM Required Smoke Alarms 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 SINGLE FLOOR PLAN MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN IMAGE 1A IMAGE 1B BEDROOM FAMILY ROOM WORKSHOP BASEMENT KITCHEN HALL GARAGE MASTER BEDROOM FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SMO...

Page 6: ...lights as electronic noise 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 affect the sensitivity of the alarm Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 4 4 C 40 F or hotter than 37 8 C 100 F such as garages and unfinished attics Do not ...

Page 7: ...ONTAL DISTANCE FROM PEAK NOT IN THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA 0 9 m 3 MINIMUM BEST PLACEMENT S T A G N A N T A I R MINIMUM 10 cm 4 NEVER HERE ACCEPTABLE PLACEMENT 30 5 cm 12 MAXIMUM CEILING 10 cm 4 ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA 30 cm 12 SIDE WALL IMAGE 2A IMAGE 2B IMAGE 2C IMAGE 2D ...

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 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 wi...

Page 9: ...r 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 When mixing models which have battery backup wi...

Page 10: ... 2 3 1 WHITE RED BLACK WHITE RED BLACK WHITE RED BLACK Live Neutral 2 Installation INTERCONNECT WIRING 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 ...

Page 11: ...2 Installation IMAGE 4B IMAGE 4A ROTATE TO MOUNT OR TO REMOVE IMAGE 4D IMAGE 4C BATTERY REMINDER TAB TAMPER RESIST LOCKING PIN ...

Page 12: ...ompartment by the 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 connector snap into place Push the excess wire back into the electrical box through the hole in the center of the mounting plate Alignment marks are provided on the edge of the mounti...

Page 13: ...ing the Test button again All interconnected alarms should respond The smoke alarm is operating once AC power is applied a fresh battery is installed only for battery backup models i12040ACA and P12040CA and testing is complete When the smoke alarm sensor chamber senses products of combustion the horn will sound a loud 85db alarm until the sensing chamber is cleared of smoke particles Alarm Tamper...

Page 14: ... Hush button on the smoke alarm cover temporarily desensitizes the alarm If the smoke is not too dense the alarm will silence the Red LED will flash every 10 seconds and some units may chirp approximately every 40 seconds for up to 8 minutes The smoke alarm will automatically reset to normal sensitivity after approximately 8 minutes If after this period particles of combustion are still present th...

Page 15: ... LED of the 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 Models i12020ACA and i12040ACA only 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 s...

Page 16: ...ombustible 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 Alarms failing an alarm test or not operating normally must be replaced with a new alarm Similarly alarms more than 10 years old must be replaced Alarm Removal If the smoke alarm ...

Page 17: ...604 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 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 tim...

Page 18: ...ted 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 battery ...

Page 19: ...ape 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 children hear ...

Page 20: ...all right to do so There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect against fire For instance a smoking in bed b leaving children home alone c cleaning with flammable liquids such as gasoline d fires where the victim is intimate with a flaming initiated fire for example when a person s clothes catch fire while cooking e fires where the smoke is prevented from reaching the d...

Page 21: ...alarms 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 22: ...lar 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 consequential damages or costs or expenses incurred by the consumer or any other user of this product whether due to a breach of contract negligence strict liability in tort or otherwise The Manufacturer shall have n...

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