Specification

Combination Smoke and
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Sealed Lithium Battery Power
Voice Alarm
Announces the hazard type detected.
Test/Hush Button
A single button that tests alarm circuitry and
temporarily silences nuisance alarms.
LED Indicator
A flashing red indicator blinks to correspond
with alarm sound, unit error mode, and standby
condition.
Combined Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Unique sensor algorithm detects real fires faster and
reduces nuisance alarms.
Sealed-In Lithium Battery
Unit will continue to operate for 10 years. Alerts
user to replace alarm after 10 years of operation.
Description
The Kidde P3010CU is a 10-year, sealed battery, smoke and
carbon monoxide alarm with a voice warning system that features
photoelectric and electrochemical sensing technology with Smart
Hush feature. This combination alarm combines the detection
capabilities of a photoelectric sensor with that of an electrochemical
sensor, which is used to detect CO. When either sensor notices a
potential hazard, it will communicate with the other. Depending on
what is detected, the alarm will adjust its smoke sensitivity in order
to better discriminate between a real hazard and a false one. This
constant communication enhances the alarm’s overall performance
and significantly reduces the potential for a nuisance alarm.
The voice warning system announces “Fire”, or “Warning, Carbon
Monoxide” to help eliminate any confusion and clearly warn you
and your family of a smoke or carbon monoxide danger.
The sealed in lithium battery will power the unit for the entirety of
its 10 year life, eliminating the need for battery replacement and
worry about unauthorized battery removal. The alarm provides
continuous protection from smoke and carbon monoxide, even
during power outages.
The alarm will automatically activate when it is attached to the
mounting bracket; there are no pull-tabs, no switches, everything
is automatic. At the end of alarm life, the unit will chirp, indicating
the alarm is in need of replacement. The customer can use a simple
tool such as a screwdriver to deactivate the unit, stopping the chirp
and making it safe for disposal.
Leading authorities recommend that both ionization and
photoelectric smoke alarms be installed to help ensure maximum
detection of the various types of fires that can occur within the
home. 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.
Features and Benefits
• Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm – Smoke
and CO sensing technologies work together to detect real fires
faster and reduce nuisance alarms.
• Voice Alarm – Announces the hazard type detected thereby
helping to speed up the correct reaction. Alarm announces
“Fire!” when a smoke or fire hazard is detected and announces
“Warning Carbon Monoxide” when a CO hazard is detected.
• Sealed-In Lithium Battery – Sealed-in lithium power supply;
no battery replacement required over the 10 year life of the
alarm. Eliminates worry about battery removal or unauthorized
deactivation of alarm.
• Photoelectric Sensor – Smoke alarm contains advanced
photoelectric sensor that may detect visible particles (associated
with smoldering fires) sooner than ionization alarms.
• Self Activation – Alarm automatically activates when attached
to the mounting bracket.
• Test/Hush Button – Tests alarm circuitry and activates Hush
features.
• Smart Hush
TM
– Temporarily silences nuisance alarms for
approximately 9 minutes and will not allow hush mode unless
the unit is in alarm mode.
• LED – Red LED will blink in conjunction with the alarm sound.
• End of Life Warning – Alarm chirps twice every 30 seconds to
indicate the unit is in need of replacement.
• End of Life Hush
®
– End of life indication can be silenced three
days at a time up to 30 days to
allow for alarm replacement at
a more convenient time.
• UL217 and UL2034 Listed
• 10 Year Limited Warranty
10
Model P3010CU
See user guide for additional important information.