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WARNING:
The alarm cannot be operated from power
derived from a square wave, modified square wave or modified
sine wave, inverter. These types of inverters are sometimes used
to supply power to the structure in off grid installations, such as
solar or wind derived power sources. These power sources
produce high peak voltages that will damage the alarm.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC QUICK CONNECT HARNESS
CAUTION!
TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER TO THE
CIRCUIT BEFORE WIRING THE ALARM.
• For alarms that are used as single station, DO NOT CONNECT
THE RED WIRE TO ANYTHING. Leave the red wire insulating
cap in place to make certain that the red wire cannot contact
any metal parts or the electrical box.
• When alarms are interconnected, all interconnected units
must be powered from a single circuit.
• A maximum of 24 Kidde Safety devices may be
interconnected in a multiple station arrangement. The
interconnect system should not exceed the NFPA interconnect
limit of 12 smoke alarms and/or 18 alarms total (smoke, CO,
Smoke/ CO Combination, heat, etc.). With 18 alarms
interconnected, it is still possible to interconnect up to a total
of 6 remote signaling devices and/or relay modules (see page
15 for details on interconnecting Kidde devices).
• The maximum wire run distance between the first and last
unit in an interconnected system is 305 m (1000’).
• Figure 2 illustrates interconnection wiring. Improper
connection will result in damage to the alarm, failure to
operate, or a shock hazard.
• Make certain alarms are wired to a continuous (non-switched)
power line.
NOTE: Use standard CSA Listed household wire (as
required by local codes) available at all electrical
supply stores and most hardware stores
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