Kidde P4010DCSCO-WCA, User Manual

Page 1: ...terconnect User Guide Model P4010DCSCO WCA WireLESS Interconnect You do NOT need a home wi fi system to use these units Multiple wireless units create their own independent wireless alarm network 10 year battery Wireless Interconnect VOICE ALARM COMBINATION ALARM P N 2558 7202 01 ...

Page 2: ... alarm is a multi criteria device designed to detect both smoke and carbon monoxide from any source of combustion in a residential environment It is not designed for use in a recreational vehicle RV or boat Note Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user guide which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner The National Fire Protection Association NFPA ...

Page 3: ...ed Locations For Smoke Alarms 11 8 Locations To Avoid 13 9 Activation And Wireless Alarm Network 14 9 1 Setting Up A Wireless Alarm Network 15 9 2 Adding Another Device to an Existing Wireless Alarm Network 17 9 3 Resetting a Device s Wireless Settings 19 10 Operation And Testing 20 11 Recognizing Nuisance Alarms 21 12 Battery 23 13 Permanently Disable Alarm Discharge Battery 24 14 General Carbon ...

Page 4: ... 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 escape route requires you to go through smoke stay close to the floor where the air is cleaner Crawl if necessary and breathe shallowly through a cloth wet if possible Once outside go to your selected meeting plac...

Page 5: ...e to fresh air outdoors or by an open door window Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for Do not re enter the premises nor move away from the open door window until the emergency services responders have arrived the premises have been aired out and your alarm remains in its normal condition 2 Call your local emergency service fire department or 911 Never restart the source of a...

Page 6: ... test sequence will follow Push release button again to cancel test Smoke Alarm Hush Mode Hush Control Red LED blinks every 2 sec After button push Hush Mode Activated Smoke alarm pattern stops If there is too much smoke to allow Hush Voice Too Much Smoke Alarm cannot be Hushed Smoke alarm pattern continues This feature is to be used only when a known alarm condition such as smoke from cooking act...

Page 7: ...d of Unit Life Hush Mode after push release Test Hush button during End of Life Voice Temporarily Silenced End of Unit Life chirps silenced for 24 hrs 7 days after End of Unit Life chirps begin the chirps cannot be silenced Remove discharge dispose unit and replace as soon as possible Network Error Chime every 30 secs Voice every 30 sec Connection lost Press button to temporarily silence After 5 m...

Page 8: ...unit a label has been affixed to the side of the alarm Write in the Replace by date 10 years from initial power up in permanent marker on the label prior to installing the unit Product Features and Specifications Temperature Operating Range 4 4 C 40 F to 37 8 C 100 F Humidity Operating range 10 95 RH non condensing Audible Alarm 85 dB at 10 3 0 to 3 5 KHz pulsing alarm with voice messages Fire and...

Page 9: ...e Ionization sensing alarms may detect invisible fire particles associated with fast flaming fires sooner than photoelectric alarms Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible fire particles associated with slow smoldering fires sooner than ionization alarms A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type in good condition and installed properly This model has a sealed batter...

Page 10: ... It is not suitable for installation in hazardous locations as defined in the LOCAL BUILDING Code It is not designed for use in a recreational vehicle RV or boat The installation of this device should not be used as a substitute for proper installation use and maintenance of fuel burning appliances including appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems This alarm does not prevent CO from occurring ...

Page 11: ...r smoke alarms and smoke detectors on tray shaped ceilings 4 10cm 4 10cm 12 30 5cm 12 30 5cm ANYWHERE ALONG THIS BOLD SURFACE Locations permitted for smoke alarms and smoke detectors on tray shaped ceilings 4 10cm 4 10cm 12 30 5cm 12 30 5cm ANYWHERE ALONG THIS BOLD SURFACE Locations permitted for smoke alarms and smoke detectors on tray shaped ceilings 4 10cm 4 10cm 12 30 5cm 12 30 5cm 3 0 9m 3 0 ...

Page 12: ...y MA 02269 Mobile Home Installation Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be energy efficient Install smoke alarms as recommended on the previous page In older 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 which can ...

Page 13: ...an cause nuisance alarms In insect infested areas Smoke alarms should not be installed within 0 9m 3ft of the door to a bathroom containing a tub or shower forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling ceiling or whole house ventilating fans or other high air flow areas Near lights Electronic noise generated by the electronics may cause nuisance alarms Do not install near vents flues chimney...

Page 14: ...he battery activation is a one time feature After activation the battery cannot be turned off and can only be discharged at the end of unit life If the alarm is removed from the mounting plate the backup battery will remain active See Permanently Disable Alarm Discharge Battery section Wireless alarm Interconnect Model Compatibility This model has wireless alarm interconnect capability When one wi...

Page 15: ...the Test button twice on ALL devices you wish to connect You should hear one beep for each button press followed by a voice message confirming your language selection English language selected or Langue française selectionné If no language is selected the voice prompts will continue in the default set language NOTE If no further steps are taken within 15 minutes of initial power up a voice prompt ...

Page 16: ...nd install alarm After selecting the proper location for your alarm attach the mounting bracket to the wall or ceiling To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway or wall the A line on the mounting bracket must be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounted or horizontal when wall mounted Install the alarm fully on the mounting bracket by rotating the alarm in a clockwise direct...

Page 17: ...y a voice message confirming your language selection English language selected or Langue française selectionné If no language is selected the voice prompts will continue in the default set language D Pick One Installed Device Press and hold the button on ONE INSTALLED device on your network until you hear two beeps Release button You will hear Searching for other devices Light will pulse green and...

Page 18: ...e wall or ceiling To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway or wall the A line on the mounting bracket must be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounted or horizontal when wall mounted Install the alarm fully on the mounting bracket by rotating the alarm in a clockwise direction NOTE The alarm will mount to the bracket in 4 positions every 90 degrees The alarm is now activat...

Page 19: ... an existing alarm network NOTE If no further steps are taken within 15 minutes of resetting the unit s wireless settings a voice prompt No devices found not connected will be heard once and the wireless function will turn off The unit will then perform as a stand alone alarm See Section 9 2 for adding this device to an existing alarm network 10 Operation and Testing Operation The alarm is operati...

Page 20: ...y from the unit or use ear protection when testing Warning DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm you could damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a structure fire Smoke CO Alarm Memory If a unit experiences a smoke or CO alarm event then the condition clears and the unit stops alarming the unit will give a visual LED indicator that a previous alarm has occurred within the...

Page 21: ... LIFE OR LOW BATTERY MODE 11 Recognizing Nuisance Alarms Smoke Nuisance Hush If you know why the alarm is sounding and you can verify that it is not a life threatening situation you can push the button on the initiating unit green LED flashing every second to silence the alarm for 8 10 minutes If the smoke is not too dense that unit and all interconnected units will silence After the Hush period t...

Page 22: ...larm allows the unit to reset calculations and double check for the presence of CO If the unit re alarms within 6 minutes it is sensing high levels of CO which can quickly become a dangerous situation Move to fresh air and call 911 Locate In an interconnected system all units will be alarming together a unit that detects smoke or CO and initiates an alarm is called the initiating alarm unit Initia...

Page 23: ...non replaceable sealed lithium battery backup system No battery installation or replacement is necessary for the life of the alarm IMPORTANT Constant exposure to high or low humidity or temperatures may reduce battery life WARNING NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INCLUDED DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ALARM FOR ANY REASON Do not try to repair the alarm yourself Low Battery This alarm is equipped with a low batte...

Page 24: ...m will no longer function Once the alarm battery has been discharged the alarm cannot be mounted onto the mounting plate or reactivated To Permanently Disable Alarm Discharge Battery Rotate the alarm counterclockwise to remove it from the mounting plate Push in the dashed area with a screwdriver to break tab Figure 13 A After the tab is broken use the screwdriver to turn the red slotted arrow to t...

Page 25: ...se or cracked furnace heat exchanger can also release CO into your building Vehicles and other combustion engines running in an attached garage and using a charcoal gas grill or hibachi in an enclosed area are all possible sources of CO The following conditions can result in transient CO situations Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused by 1 outdoor ambient conditi...

Page 26: ... how to respond Fire Departments most utility companies and HVAC contractors will perform CO inspections Some contractors may charge for this service It s advisable to inquire about any applicable fees prior to having the service performed Kidde will not pay for or reimburse the owner or user of this product for any repair or dispatch calls related to the alarm sounding Symptoms of CO Poisoning In...

Page 27: ...orted carbon monoxide poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are not well they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance Also young children and household pets may be the first affected Familiarization with the effects of each level is important 15 Cleaning Your Alarm Your Alarm Should be Cleaned at Least Once a ...

Page 28: ...propane isobutane iso propanol ethyl acetate hydrogen sulfide sulfide dioxides alcohol based products paints thinner solvents adhesives hair spray after shave perfume and some cleaning agents Move the Alarm and place in another location prior to performing any of the following Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture Painting Wall papering Using adhesives Storing the unit in a plastic bag du...

Page 29: ...at to do in case of fire and where to meet after they leave the house 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 Familiarize everyone with the sounds of the smoke CO alarm and...

Page 30: ...rotection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke alarms For this reason it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection The additional areas include the basement bedrooms dining room furnace room utility room and hallways not protected by the required smoke alarms The installatio...

Page 31: ...of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area within 6 4 m 21 of any door to a sleeping room with the distance measured along a path of travel 3 On every level of a dwelling unit including basements 4 On every level of a residential board and care occupancy small facility including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics 5 In the living area s of a guest suite 6 In the living are...

Page 32: ...his product or for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages or costs or expenses incurred by the consumer or any other user of this product whether due to a breach of contract negligence strict liability in tort or otherwise The Manufacturer shall have no liability for any personal injury property damage or any special incidental contingent or consequential damage of any kind resul...