Kidde i9060CA, User Manual

Page 1: ... few minutes to thoroughly read this user s guide which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner Smoke Alarm User s Guide i9060CA and i9080CA i9060CA with Safety Light i9080CA 9 V Battery Operated SINGLE STATION SMOKE ALARM ...

Page 2: ...mily are at stake Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this alarm manual and save it for future reference Teach children how to respond to the alarms and that they should never play with the unit If you have any questions about the operation or installation of your alarm please call our toll free Consumer Hotline at 1 800 880 6788 Image 1C will help you determine the correct location of sa...

Page 3: ...ents Do not try to repair the smoke alarm yourself Refer to the instructions in Warranty section for service WARNING Battery door will not close unless battery is present Removal of battery will render the smoke alarm inoperative NOTE Any statements referring to a battery applies to both batteries used with the i9080CA IMPORTANT Read all instructions before installation and keep this manual near t...

Page 4: ...iling mounting is preferred in ordinary residential construction For mobile home installation select locations carefully to avoid thermal barriers that may form at the ceiling For more details see Mobile Homes When mounting an alarm on the ceiling locate it at a minimum of 10 cm 4 from the side wall Image 2A When mounting the alarm on the wall use an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a...

Page 5: ...ARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS TALKING SMOKE CO ALARM TOTAL HOME PROTECTION 4 In homes that are not well insulated extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls and roof This may create a thermal barrier which can prevent the smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling If you are not sure about the insulation in your home or if you notice that...

Page 6: ...ay from fluorescent lights as electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms Keep out of insect infested areas Avoid excessively dusty dirty or greasy areas Dust particles may cause nuisance alarms or failure to alarm Extreme temperatures may effect the sensitivity of the alarm Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 4 4 C 40 F or hotter than 37 8 C 100 F such as garages and unfin...

Page 7: ...CEILING 10 cm 4 MINIMUM 10 cm 4 MINIMUM 30 5 cm 12 MAXIMUM SIDE WALL BEST PLACEMENT ACCEPTABLE PLACEMENT NEVER HERE S T A G N A N T A I R 10 cm 4 0 9 m 3 0 9 m 3 NOT IN THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA 10 cm 4 NOT IN THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA 0 9 m 3 IMAGE 2B ...

Page 8: ...mage 3A Secure the mounting plate to the wall or ceiling with the anchors and screws provided Image 3B For aesthetic reasons the suggested position for wall mounting is with the button s facing down Image 3C Press the battery reminder tab down into the battery compartment while inserting the battery Image 3E CAUTION If the battery reminder tab is not held down in the battery compartment by the bat...

Page 9: ...tions and Image 2A In mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present standards extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls and roof This may create a thermal barrier that can prevent the smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling In such units install the smoke alarm on an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at...

Page 10: ...OUNTING FACE VERS LE HAUT POUR INSTALLATION MURALE 5 5 IMAGE 3A IMAGE 3B IMAGE 3C IMAGE 3D A LINE ALIGNMENT MARKS SUGGESTED WALL MOUNTING POSITION ROTATE TO MOUNT OR TO REMOVE IMAGE 3E BATTERY REMINDER TAB IMAGE 3F TAMPER RESIST LOCKING PIN 9 ...

Page 11: ...te When the smoke alarm ionization sensor chamber senses products of combustion the horn will sound a loud 85db alarm until the sensing chamber is cleared of smoke particles False Alarms 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 cooking may set off the alarm if t...

Page 12: ...alarm The smoke alarm is desensitized by pushing the Hush button on the smoke alarm cover If the smoke is not too dense the alarm will silence immediately and the red LED will flash once every 10 seconds for 8 minutes This indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily desensitized condition The smoke alarm will automatically reset after approximately 8 minutes If after this period particles of comb...

Page 13: ...r low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective alarm and it should be returned for service see Warranty section This smoke alarm is equipped with a flashing red indicator light The red LED is located under the test button and will flash every 40 seconds to indicate that the smoke alarm is receiving power When products of combustion are sensed the unit sounds a loud 85db pulsating alar...

Page 14: ...o be used A fresh battery should last for one year under normal operating conditions Use only the following 9 volt batteries for replacement Carbon Zinc Type Eveready 1222 Gold Peak 1604P or 1604S Alkaline Type Energizer 522 Duracell MN1604 or MX1604 Gold Peak 1604A Panasonic 6AM6 6AM 6 6AM 6PI 6AM6X and 6LR61 GA Lithium Type Ultralife U9VL J These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer...

Page 15: ...cloth do not use a wet cloth to avoid water entering the unit After cleaning reinstall your alarm and test your alarm by using the Test button If cleaning does not restore the alarm to normal operation the alarm should be replaced Do not paint the unit Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor s ability to detect smoke Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside This action...

Page 16: ...he cover Image 3D and Alarm Tamper Resist Feature section if this feature has been activated Open the battery door and remove both batteries from the unit Grip the lamp holder handle with your thumb and finger and pull out the lamp holder assembly Slide the old lamp out of the lamp holder and replace it with a new lamp Replace with the correct lamp type Vanco FTB 6 which is available at most radio...

Page 17: ...res 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 A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type in good condition and installed properly A C powered alarms without battery backup will not operate if the A C power has been cut off su...

Page 18: ...em to leave your home when they hear it Practice a fire drill at least every six months including fire drills at night Ensure that small children hear the alarm and wake when it sounds They must wake up in order to execute the escape plan Practice allows all occupants to test your plan before an emergency You may not be able to reach your children It is important they know what to do Install and m...

Page 19: ...are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect against fire as noted by the NFPA and UL For instance a smoking in bed b leaving children home alone c cleaning with flammable liquids such as gasoline d fires where the victim is intimate with a flaming initiated fire for example when a person s clothes catch fire while cooking e fires where the smoke is prevented from reaching th...

Page 20: ...facility Smoke Detection Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable Required number of smoke alarms as shown in Image 1A and Image 1B The required number of smoke alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke alarms For this reason the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection is reco...

Page 21: ...or altered after the date of purchase or if it fails to operate due to improper maintenance or inadequate AC or DC electrical power The liability of Kidde or any of its parent or subsidiary corporations arising from the sale of this smoke alarm or under the terms of this limited warranty shall not in any case exceed the cost of replacement of this smoke alarm and in no case shall Kidde or any of i...

Page 22: ...ed abused or altered after the date of purchase or if it fails to operate due to improper maintenance or inadequate AC or DC electrical power The liability of Kidde or any of its parent or subsidiary corporations arising from the sale of this smoke alarm or under the terms of this limited warranty shall not in any case exceed the cost of replacement of this smoke alarm and in no case shall Kidde o...