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12. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

13. SERVICE AND WARRANTY

If after reviewing this user’s guide you feel that your smoke alarm is defective in
any way, do not tamper with the unit. Call the Consumer Hotline, 1-800-880-
6788, to determine if you need to return it for servicing (See Warranty for in-
warranty returns). 

KIDDE

1016 Corporate Park Dr., Mebane, NC 27302

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

This device has been designed, constructed, and tested for compliance with
FCC Rules that regulate intentional and unintentional radiators. The user is not
permitted to make any modifications to this equipment or use it in any manner
inconsistent with the methods described in this user’s guide, without express

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

Not all of the
alarms/accessories
produce an alarm
signal when the Test
button is pushed on
a unit.

Units signal an
alarm when no fire
is present and none
of the test buttons
have been pushed.

Devices may not all
be on the same ID.

Devices may  not
have power.

Button not pressed
long enough.

There may be too
much interference
between units.

Unit is set to the
same ID as a system
nearby.

Unit is located in area
prone to cause false
alarms.

Wireless Interference.

Locate the 8-position dipswitch on the back of each
unit and ensure that all of the corresponding switches
are set the same.  If an ID needs to be changed:
Remove power, change the ID and reapply power.

Check to see if the Green LED blinks every ten seconds
(this tells you that it is receiving power from the batter-
ies). If not, make sure the batteries are installed correctly.

Press and hold the button for a minimum of 5 seconds.

Move the other units to a new location and try again.
You should try to locate the Wireless units as closely to
each other as possible.

Change the ID of your units by following the instruc-
tions in section 3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, WIRE-
LESS Interconnect Setup. Make sure to turn power off
to all units before changing the switch positions.

Review section 2.LOCATIONS TO AVOID. Relocate the
unit.

Move the other units to a new location.

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Summary of Contents for RF-SM-DC

Page 1: ...o that when one unit sounds it will trigger all other units to sound thereby giving a family more time to escape Kidde estimates that nearly 100 million U S homes either do not have interconnected smo...

Page 2: ...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 WARNIN...

Page 3: ...of the ceiling places it clos est to all points in the room Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary resi dential construction For mobile home installation select locations carefully to avoid thermal...

Page 4: ...larm at a minimum of 4 10 cm and a maximum of 12 30 5 cm below the ceiling see figure 1 If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile home or if you notice that the outer walls and ceiling a...

Page 5: ...an RF signal Electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms Near large metal surfaces and bundles of wire Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination alarm and guard have...

Page 6: ...alarms 8 Read the user s guide and keep it in a safe place for future reference If your Wireless smoke alarms enter alarm mode first check to see if there is a fire If a fire does not exist and the t...

Page 7: ...nstalled Removal of any or all batteries will render the alarm inoperative CAUTION Alarm will not engage to bracket unless all three batter ies are installed Removal of any or all batteries will rende...

Page 8: ...sing the Test Button All interconnected alarms should respond CAUTION Due to the loudness of the alarm always stand an arm s length away from the unit when testing Tamper Resist Features This alarm ha...

Page 9: ...ir has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm Pushing the test button on the alarm will end the HUSH period Remote HUSH Control Press the button on any Kidde Wireless device to acti vate the...

Page 10: ...t reset button is pressed thus resetting the alarm HUSH MODE CONDITION The LED will flash every 2 seconds while the alarm is in HUSH mode TESTING TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION When...

Page 11: ...mely useful in a kitchen area or other areas prone to nui sance alarms For more information refer to Section 4 OPERATION AND TEST ING If the alarm does sound check for fires first If a fire is discove...

Page 12: ...t saving time CAUTION YOUR SMOKE ALARM IS SEALED AND THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE CAUTION Alarm will not engage to bracket unless all three batter ies are installed Removal of any or all batteries will...

Page 13: ...re devices that can provide early warning of possible fires at a reasonable cost however alarms have sensing limitations Ionization sensing alarms may detect invisible fire particles associated with f...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...se a very small amount of a radioactive element in the sensing chamber to enable detection of visible and invisible combustion products The radioactive element is safely contained in the chamber and r...

Page 16: ...ations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation This equipment should be installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association s Standard 72 NFPA Batter...

Page 17: ...ame ID Devices may not have power Button not pressed long enough There may be too much interference between units Unit is set to the same ID as a system nearby Unit is located in area prone to cause f...

Page 18: ...the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The ter...

Page 19: ...CEMENT OF SMOKE ALARM AND IN NO CASE SHALL KIDDE OR ANY OF ITS PARENT OR SUB SIDIARY CORPORATIONS BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FAILURE OF THE SMOKE ALARM OR FOR BREAC...

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