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AC Wire-in Single and/or Multiple Station Ionization Smoke Alarm
with SMART HUSH
TM
Control to temporarily silence nuisance
alarms.
Model K-SMFM-I has a Rechargeable Backup Battery That Does
Not Need To Be Replaced for the Life of The Alarm.
Thank you for purchasing this smoke alarm. It is an important part
of your family’s home safety plan. You can trust this product to pro-
vide the highest quality safety protection. 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 and mod-
els of interconnect compatible alarms. Connection of Kidde prod-
ucts to a non-specified manufacturer’s interconnect system, or con-
nection with non-specified equipment from another manufacturer
into an existing Kidde system could result in nuisance alarming, fail-
ure to alarm, or damage to one or all of the devices in the intercon-
nect system. Refer to the User’s Guide supplied with each Kidde
product for interconnect compatible models, brands, and devices.
Refer to the wiring instructions in section 3 for NFPA initiating
device limits.
Important Warning Statements
LOSS OF POWER (AC AND BATTERY BACKUP) TO THE ALARM
WILL RENDER THIS ALARM INOPERATIVE.
IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION
AND KEEP THIS MANUAL NEAR THE ALARM FOR FUTURE REF-
ERENCE.
THIS SMOKE ALARM REQUIRES A CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF ELEC-
TRICAL POWER – IT WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT POWER. MODELS
WITHOUT BATTERY BACKUP WILL NOT OPERATE DURING POWER
FAILURE.
Smoke Alarm Procedure
NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM!
Smoke alarms are designed to minimize false alarms. Cigarette
smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless the smoke is
blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from cook-
ing may set off the alarm if it is located too close to the cook-
ing area. Large quantities of combustion particles are generat-
ed from spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood
which vents to the outside (non-recirculating type) will also
help remove these combustion particles from the kitchen.
If the alarm sounds, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered,
follow these steps. Become thoroughly familiar with these
steps and review with all family members:
• Alert small children in the home.
• Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second
counts, so don’t waste time getting dressed or picking up
valuables.
• In leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling its
surface. If hot, or if you see smoke seeping through cracks,
don’t open that door! Instead, use your alternate exit. If the
inside of the door is cool, place your shoulder against it,
open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and
smoke rush in.
• If the air is smoky, stay close to the floor. Breathe shallowly
through a cloth, wet if possible.
• Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make
sure everyone is there.
• Call the fire department from your neighbor’s home - not
from yours!
• Don’t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is
all right to do so.
What to do When the Alarm Sounds!
