GENERAL VISUAL AND AUDIBLE INDICATOR OPERATION
Red LED Indicator:
The red LED will blink in conjunction with the alarm sound.
Therefore, the red LED will blink during a smoke alarm, a low battery mode
chirp, a unit error mode chirp or at end of unit life.
Fault Mode Indicator:
These alarms monitor strategic functions of internal
electronics and sensors. If a problem is detected the alarm will enter a fault
mode. If this occurs the alarm will produce a single “chirp” approximately every
30 seconds and blink the Red LED 2-12 times. If this should occur call Kidde
Customer service at 1-800-880-6788.
End of Unit Life Indicator:
Ten years after initial power-up, this unit will
“chirp” twice every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm.
This alarm has End of Life Hush
®
which allows you to silence the trouble chirp for
three days giving you extra time to replace the unit at a more convenient time.
To activate, press the Test/Hush button. While in the End of Life Hush
®
mode,
the alarm will still detect Smoke.
The End of Life signal can be reset a maximum of 10 times for a total of 30
days. After 10 resets the end of life signal can no longer be silenced and the
alarm must be replaced immediately.
7. NUISANCE ALARMS
This Smoke alarm is designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Cigarette smoke will
not normally cause the unit to alarm, unless the smoke is blown directly into the
alarm. Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if it is located
too close to a cooking appliance. Large quantities of combustible particles are
generated from spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood which
vents to the outside (non-recirculating type) will also help remove these combus-
tible products from the kitchen.
If the alarm does sound the smoke alarm pattern of 3 long beeps, check for fires
first. If a fire is discovered, get out and call the fire department. If no fire is pres-
ent, check to see if one of the reasons listed in “Locations to avoid” may have
caused the alarm.
SMART HUSH
TM
CONTROL:
The SMART HUSH
TM
feature has the capability of
temporarily desensitizing the alarm circuit for approximately 10 minutes. This
feature is to be used only when a known alarm condition, such as smoke from
cooking, activates the 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 and the red LED blinks every 10 seconds. This
indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily desensitized condition.
Model P3010B
will issue a voice prompt stating “Hush Mode Activated.”
Model P3010H
will turn off the amber safety light.
The smoke alarm will automatically reset after approximately 10 minutes and
sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present.
Model P3010B
will issue a voice prompt stating “Fire-Fire.”
The SMART HUSH
TM
feature can be used repeatedly until the air has been
cleared of the condition causing the alarm. Pushing the Test/Hush button on the
alarm will end the temporarily desensitized period.
Model P3010B
will issue a voice prompt stating “Hush Mode Cancelled” after
the Test/Hush button has been pressed.
If the smoke is not too dense, after ten minutes the alarm will return to normal
operation.
Operational
Mode
Visual
Indications
Audible
Indications
Note:
Normal Opera-
tion
Blink once every 60
seconds
None
LED will flash every 60 seconds for
10 minutes following power on or
reset. After initial 10 minutes,
LED will flash once every
10 minutes
Test/Hush But-
ton Press
Blink with each alarm
pattern
Two sets of 3 long
beeps
Test/Hush button press will initiate
test sequence
Voice “Fire-Fire”
announced
Model P3010B
with Voice
Smoke Alarm
Hush
Blink once every 10
seconds
None (smoke alarm
silenced)
Alarm hush feature silences smoke
alarm for approx. 10 minutes. See
page 13 for additional instructions.
Low Battery
Blink once every 30
seconds
Chirp every 30
seconds
Remove, turn off and
replace alarm
Voice “Low Battery”
announced
Model P3010B with Voice
Fault Mode
Fault code (2-12
flashes every 30
seconds)
Chirp every 30
seconds
Remove, turn off and
replace alarm
End of Unit
Life*
2 blinks every 30
seconds
2 chirps every 30
seconds
Remove, turn off and
replace alarm
End of Unit Life
Hush
None
None (End of Life
chirps silenced)
* End of life hush feature. Silences end of life indication 3 days at a time for
a maximim of 30 days.
