Installation Guide
120V AC/DC Wire-in Smoke Alarm
Battery Backup 
Part Number 21009475
Description
The Sentinel i12040A is an AC/DC powered, ionization 
smoke alarm that operates on a 120V power source  
with 9V battery backup. 
This alarm uses ionization sensing technology. Ionization 
sensing alarms may detect invisible fire particles  
(associated with flaming fires) sooner than photoelectric 
alarms. Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible 
particles (associated with smoldering fires) sooner than 
ionization alarms. 
It is strongly recommended that both ionization 
and photoelectric smoke alarms be installed to help 
insure maximum detection of the various types of 
fire that can occur within the home. 
This unit is a UL Listed product with a 10-year limited 
warranty.
Features and Benefits
Easy Installation
•Frontbatterypulltaballowsbatteryactivationwithout
removing alarm from mounting bracket.
•Largemountingbasemakesmountingeasier,protects
surface paint from dirt and covers imperfections.
•Pre-strippedwiringharnesswitheasyoffcapdoesnot
require stripper tool. Tinned strands increase  
conductivity and wire nut grip.
Fewer Callbacks
•Onebuttondesignforeasyoperationandless 
confusion.OperatesHush™andalarmtest
•Batteryrundownprotectionwillshutdownalarm 
memory when AC power is not present, reducing  
low battery chirp.
•Dustcoverprotectssensorfromcontaminatesduring
construction reducing nuisance alarms
User-Friendly Features
•Tamperresistlockingfeaturedetersalarmtheft
•AlarmmemoryflashesredLEDindicatingwhichunit
was the initiating alarm in interconnected system.
•Interconnectablewithupto24devices(ofwhich18 
canbeinitiating)includingsmoke,COandheatalarms.
See user’s guide for complete instructions.
 – Ionization Sensing Technology
 – One button design (operates Hush™ and test)
 – Large mounting base
 – 9V Battery Backup (included)
 – Tamper resist feature
 – Alarm memory
 – Pre-stripped wiring harness with tinned strands
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