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9. Wiring / Installation / Activation
NOTE:
To avoid false low battery chirping (model will also announce
“Activate Battery”) one of the following steps must be taken to ensure
activation: (Battery activation is confirmed with a beep and voice
“Push Test Button.”)
A. Locate the red wheel on the back of the unit - turn the red wheel to the “ON” position using the included
white activation tool or a standard screwdriver. Battery will remain active to allow for installation on mounting
bracket.
B. Orient the unit with LED pointing to the right as shown in Figure 9-B, and rotate the unit a full 90 degrees
clockwise onto the mounting bracket. To allow for installation, battery will remain active when unit is removed
from mounting bracket.
Wiring Requirements
•
This alarm should be installed on a UL Listed or recognized junction box. All connections should be made
by a qualified electrician and all wiring used shall be in accordance with articles 210 and 300.3(B) of the U.S.
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, NFPA 72 and/or any other codes having jurisdiction in your area.
The multiple station interconnect wiring to the alarms must be run in the same raceway or cable as the AC
power wiring. In addition, the resistance of the interconnect wiring shall be a maximum of 10 ohms.
•
The maximum wire run distance between the first and last unit in an interconnected system is 1000 feet.
•
The appropriate power source is 120 Volt AC Single Phase supplied from a non-switchable circuit.
Figure 9 -B
Figure 9 -A
Install
Remove
Mounting Bracket
Note orientation
of "A" line.
LED
To ensure aesthetic alignment,
install the unit onto the mounting
bracket as shown, and rotate fully
90 degrees clockwise.
USE ACTIVATION
TOOL OR SCREWDRIVER
ON
Break
tab
This alarm is
not compatib
le
with Kidde C
O-relays
and Strobes
manufacture
d
before Nov
. 1, 2011
PERMAN
ENTLY
DISABLE
and
DISCHA
RGE
ALARM
(2) Rotate slotted
arrow clockwise to
disable & discharge.
(3) Install new alarm.
(1) Push in the dashed
area with a screwdriver
to break tab.
When unit
announces
“Replace alarm”
CERTIFIED
SAFETY
SIGNALING
US
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Helps Reduce
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