FIGURE 8
FIGURE 7
Location of Posts:
2. After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in Section 1, attach
the mounting bracket to the ceiling as shown in Figure 3. For wall mounting see
Figure 4. Place the mounting plate on the wall; be sure the “A” line is horizontal
(parallel to the floor). Use the screws and cavity fixings provided to secure the
mounting bracket (use 3/16” drill bit for cavity fixings.).
3. This alarm has a battery permanently sealed inside the alarm no battery installation
or maintenance is necessary.
Note: Ex tensiv e cy cling betw een high and low temperatures w ill significantly
reduce battery life. Long term ex posure to high temperatures w ill degrade
the battery ov er time. Kidde recommends locating this alarm in a con-
trolled temperature env ironment (20-30ºC) for optimum life.
ACTIVATING THE ALARM
Once activ ated, the battery w ill supply pow er to the alarm for the life of the
alarm (10 y ears). Be sure that the mounting bracket is mounted correctly
before installing the alarm on the mounting bracket.
1. To activate the alarm, install the alarm on the mounting bracket (Figure 6) and
rotate the alarm clockwise (as indicated on the alarm cover) until the alarm snaps
into place .
The alarm is now activated!
2. After installation/activation, test your alarm by depressing and holding down the
test button for a minimum of 1 second (or until the alarm sounds). This should
sound the alarm. The alarm will sound at a low level to avoid discomfort. If the test
button is pressed for greater than 5 seconds, the alarm will sound at the full 85
decibels and may cause some discomfort
TAMPER RESIST FEATURE
Smoke Alarm Tamper Resist Feature
This alarm is equipped with a tamper resist feature that helps prevent someone from
removing the unit from the mounting bracket. When activated, it can be very effec-
tive in preventing smoke alarm removal or tampering.
Activate the smoke alarm tamper resist feature by breaking out the small tab in the
square hole in the mounting bracket (see Figure 7). When the tab is broken off, the
tamper resist on the base is allowed to engage the mounting bracket. Rotate the
alarm onto the mounting bracket until you hear the tamper resist tab snap into place,
locking the alarm on the mounting bracket. Using the tamper resist feature will help
deter children and others from removing the alarm from the bracket. NOTE: To
remove the alarm when the tamper resist tab is engaged, press down on the tamper
resist tab and rotate the alarm in the direction indicated by the arrows on the cover of
the alarm (see Figure 8).
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