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more information refer to section 4, OPERATION AND TESTING.

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 section 2 may have caused the 
alarm.

6. MAINTENANCE

ALARM REMOVAL

IF TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED, REFER TO 
TAMPER RESIST FEATURE DESCRIPTION IN SECTION 3 FOR 
PIN REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS.

To replace the battery, remove the alarm from the trim ring by 
rotating the alarm in the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the 
cover. To disconnect the AC power harness, squeeze the locking 
arms on the sides of the Quick Connector while pulling the connec-
tor away from the bottom of the alarm (see section 3, figure 5).

BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL

To replace or install the batteries you must first remove the alarm 
from the trim ring by following the ALARM REMOVAL instructions 
at the beginning of this section. After alarm has been removed, 
you can open the battery door and install or replace the battery. 
Battery installation instructions are provided on the inside of the 
battery door.

When installing the battery, press the battery reminder finger 
down into the battery compartment and install the battery (see 
figure 5).

CAUTION! IF THE BATTERY REMINDER FINGER IS NOT HELD 
DOWN IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT BY THE BATTERY, 
THE BATTERY DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE, THE AC QUICK 
CONNECTOR WILL NOT ATTACH TO THE ALARM, AND THE 
ALARM WILL NOT ATTACH TO THE TRIM RING.

The Model PI2010 Smoke Alarm is powered by a 9V alkaline bat-

FIGURE 8

Battery
Reminder
Finger

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Summary of Contents for PI 2000

Page 1: ...We know you expect nothing less when the lives of your family are at stake Kidde alarms and accessories CAN ONLY BE interconnected with other Kidde alarms and accessories as well as specified brands a...

Page 2: ...S BEFORE INSTALLATION AND KEEP THIS MANUAL NEAR THE ALARM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL 1 RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS 2 LOCATIONS TO AVOID 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 OPERA...

Page 3: ...ing the alarm on the wall use an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 4 10 cm and a maximum of 12 30 5 cm below the ceiling see figure 1 Put smoke alarms at both ends of a hall w...

Page 4: ...walls and roof This may create a thermal bar rier which can prevent the smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling In such units install the smoke alarm on an inside wall with the top edge o...

Page 5: ...B of the U S National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 NFPA 72 and or any other codes having jurisdic tion in your area The multiple station interconnect wiring to the alarms must be run in the same race...

Page 6: ...FM I KN COSM IB HD135F KN COB IC KN COP IC KN COPF I and FireX models AD ADC FADC with models without battery backup Kidde models 1235 i12020 KN COSM I 120X SM120X CO120X SL177 be advised that the mo...

Page 7: ...and wiring the AC QUICK CONNECT harness as described in the WIRING INSTRUCTIONS attach the trim ring to the electrical box see figure 6 3 Pull the AC QUICK CONNECTOR through the center hole in the tr...

Page 8: ...the base is allowed to engage the mounting bracket Rotate the alarm onto the trim ring until you hear the tamper resist tab snap into place locking the alarm on the trim ring Using the tamper resist...

Page 9: ...present The HUSH feature can be used repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm NOTE DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE HUSH CONTROL FEATURE AND SOUND A CONTINUOUS ALARM C...

Page 10: ...est button on any one of the interconnected alarm is pressed If no alarm sounds the unit has defective batteries or other failure DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm you could damage the alarm...

Page 11: ...RY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL To replace or install the batteries you must first remove the alarm from the trim ring by following the ALARM REMOVAL instructions at the beginning of this section After al...

Page 12: ...er hose and blowing or vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm The outside of the alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth After cleaning reinstall your alarm and test your alarm...

Page 13: ...m protection a smoke alarm should be installed in each sleeping area on every level of a home Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing an early warning of a fire they are not a substitut...

Page 14: ...t of a radioactive element in the sensing chamber to enable detection of visible and invisible combustion products The radioac tive element is safely contained in the chamber and requires no adjustmen...

Page 15: ...69 NOTIFY YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND INSURANCE COMPANY OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM INSTALLATION 11 CAUTION AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHAL Early warning fire detection is best achieved by...

Page 16: ...CASE EXCEED THE COST OF REPLACEMENT OF SMOKE ALARM AND IN NO CASE SHALL KIDDE OR ANY OF ITS PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FAILURE OF...

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