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• In homes that are not well insulated, extreme heat or cold

can be transferred from the outside to the inside through
poorly insulated walls and roof. This may create a thermal
barrier which can prevent the smoke from reaching an alarm
mounted on the ceiling. If you are not sure about the
insulation in your home, or if you notice that the outer walls
and ceiling are either hot or cold, install the alarm on an
inside wall. In such homes, install the smoke alarm with the
top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 10 cm (4") and a
maximum of 30.5 cm (12") below the ceiling (Image 2A).

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

BEDROOM

FAMILY ROOM

WORKSHOP

BASEMENT

KITCHEN

HALL

GARAGE

MASTER

BEDROOM

FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS

SMOKE
ALARMS

CARBON
MONOXIDE
ALARMS

TALKING
SMOKE/CO
ALARM

TOTAL HOME PROTECTION

Summary of Contents for p9040CA

Page 1: ...es 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 alarm...

Page 2: ...rence 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 Co...

Page 3: ...ling mounting is preferred in ordinary residential construction For mobile home installation select locations carefully to avoid thermal barriers that may form at the ceiling For more details see Mobi...

Page 4: ...install the smoke alarm with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 10 cm 4 and a maximum of 30 5 cm 12 below the ceiling Image 2A Installation DINING ROOM LIVING ROOM Smoke Alarms for Minimum Pro...

Page 5: ...scent 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...

Page 6: ...OM 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 T...

Page 7: ...ast one alarm close to the bedrooms For additional protection see Image 1A WARNING Test your smoke alarm operation after R V or mobile home vehicle has been in storage before each trip and at least on...

Page 8: ...7 Installation IMAGE 3A IMAGE 3C IMAGE 3D A LINE ALIGNMENT MARKS WALL MOUNTING POSITION ROTATE TO MOUNT OR TO REMOVE IMAGE 3B IMAGE 3E BATTERY REMINDER TAB...

Page 9: ...ature To make the smoke alarm tamper resistant a tamper resist means has been provided To activate this feature you must break out the tamper resist blocks on the mounting plate Image 4A Use a small s...

Page 10: ...This will sound the alarm if the electronic circuitry horn and battery are working If no alarm sounds the unit has a defective battery or other failure DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm you...

Page 11: ...s the alarm If the alarm does sound check for fires first If a fire is discovered get out and call the fire department If no fire is present check to see if one of the reasons listed in Locations to A...

Page 12: ...cating the smoke alarm is in the Hush mode Alarm Removal To remove the alarm from the mounting plate rotate the alarm in the direction of the OFF arrow on the cover If the tamper resist feature has be...

Page 13: ...604A Panasonic 6AM6 6AM 6 6AM 6PI 6AM6X or 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 differen...

Page 14: ...ng the unit After cleaning reinstall your alarm 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 un...

Page 15: ...protection Kidde recommends that both ionization and photoelectric alarms be installed A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type in good condition and installed properly A C p...

Page 16: ...ow what to do Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the kitchen basement and garage Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to an emergency Current studies have s...

Page 17: ...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 detector due to a closed door or other obstr...

Page 18: ...lity 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 early warning prot...

Page 19: ...d 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 arisin...

Page 20: ...Notes...

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