Intelligent Wire-Free Smoke Alarm User Guide Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with Voice and Hardwire/Wireless Interconnect Model P4010ACS-W Model P4010LACS-W (Safety Light) Wire-Free Interconnect: You do NOT need a home wi-fi system to use these units. Multiple wireless units create their own independent wireless alarm network.
Thank You for Purchasing this Kidde Smoke Alarm Hardwired for 120VAC, these models feature a non-replaceable, sealed-in battery backup. They also contain a voice message system and SMART Hush® Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms. They are capable of both Hardwire and Wireless Interconnect. Read Section 9: Activation and Wireless Alarm Network, before powering the units. You do NOT need a home wi-fi system to use these units.
Contents 1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . 5 3. Other Alarm Visual And Audible Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 4. Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 5. Introduction, Product Features & Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds Smoke alarm pattern is three long beeps with voice “Fire!,” a 1.5 second pause, and three long beeps repeating. The red LED blinks in time with alarm pattern. •• Alert small children in the home as well as anyone else that might have difficulty recognizing the importance of the alarm sounding or that might have difficulty leaving the area without help. •• Leave immediately by your escape plan.
2. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds NOTE: This is not a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm, but will receive and transmit a CO alarm signal (with voice message) from an interconnected CO or combination smoke / CO alarm. Carbon monoxide (CO) alarm pattern is four quick beeps with voice “Warning! Carbon Monoxide” repeating every 5 seconds. The red LED blinks in time with alarm pattern.
3. Other Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators Operational Mode Visual Indications Normal (standby) AC power: Green LED on continuously during light conditions, or blink every 60 sec during dark conditions. DC power: Green LED blink approx every 60 sec. Test (button press when no alarm condition is present) • 4 patterns of Red/Amber/Green. • Test: Red LED blinks in time with alarm pattern. Safety light will briefly illuminate on model P4010LACS-W. • Green LED fade on/off at test complete.
4. Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Condition Audible Indications Action: Low Battery Visual Indications Chirp every 60 sec, voice every 30 sec: “Replace alarm.” Voice stops after 5 mins. *Remove, discharge, dispose unit, and replace as soon as possible. Fault Mode Chirp every 30 sec. *See Cleaning Your Alarm section. * Push Test/Hush button once to attempt to reset the unit . *Red LED will blink out an error code (number of blinks) when Test/Hush button is push/released once.
Network Error Troubleshooting Tips If you have a unit (or units) in network error and you would like to silence them, you can push and release the Test/Hush button once on each unit in network error to silence them for 24 hours at a time. NOTE: when you do this, the red LED will blink out an error code (number of blinks) when the Test/Hush button is push/released once. If the following steps are unsuccessful, it might be helpful to report the number of blinks to customer service.
4. Once you have located the Coordinator of the wireless network, take the Coordinator down and swap it with the unit that was deemed to be in the center of the house (found in steps 1 and 2). 5. Go to each unit that is in network error and press/hold the button on that unit for 4-5 seconds until you hear 2 beeps. a. The unit should join back to the wireless network,with voice “Success, now connected.” The lights on the unit should flicker once and then be fading green on/off every 4 seconds.
5. Introduction, Product Features and Specifications Introduction This alarm detects products of combustion using photoelectric technology. Ten (10) years after the unit was installed, this unit will automatically alert you that it is time to replace the unit. This is called “End of Unit Life” mode. See Troubleshooting Guide. To help identify the date to replace the unit, a label has been affixed to the side of the alarm.
6. Limitations of Smoke Alarms Warning: please read carefully and thoroughly •• Life safety from fire in residential occupancies is based primarily on early notification to occupants of the need to escape, followed by the appropriate egress actions by those occupants. •• Fire warning systems for dwelling units are capable of protecting about half of the occupants in potentially fatal fires.
7. Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms ANYWHERE ALONG THIS BOLD SURFACE •• Locate smoke alarms in all sleeping areas. Try to monitor the exit path as the bedrooms are usually farthest from the Locations permitted for smoke exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, locate additional alarms in each sleeping area.ANYWHERE ALONG alarms and smoke detectors THIS BOLD SURFACE on tray-shaped ceilings. •• Locate additional alarms to monitor any stairway as stairways act like chimneys for smoke and heat.
•• For mobile home installation, select locations carefully to avoid thermal barriers that may form at the ceiling. For more details, see MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION section. •• When mounting an alarm on the ceiling, locate it at a minimum of 4” (10 cm) from the side wall. •• When mounting the alarm on the wall, use an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 4” (10 cm) and a maximum of 12” (30.5 cm) below the ceiling.
8. Locations to Avoid •• In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your automobile. •• Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen alarm is desired, it should have an alarm silence feature or be a photoelectric type. •• Do not install within 6 ft. of heating or cooking appliances. •• Less than 4” (10cm) from the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling. •• In an area where the temperature may fall below 40ºF or rise above 100ºF, such as garages and unfinished attics.
9. Activation and Wireless Alarm Network Upon initial power being applied (from rotating onto mounting plate or moving the red activation wheel to the “ON” position - see Figure 9.1-B) these units are ready to connect to a network. NOTE: At any time during wireless alarm setup, if you have a problem, you can push and hold the Test/Hush button on any problem unit until you hear three (3) beeps (approx 8 sec), and then release the button.
c. Pick one device NOTE: This chosen device will be the “Coordinator” of the wireless alarm network. Keep this unit separated from the others. For best results, after wireless setup is complete, install the Coordinator in a central location. Press and hold the button on only the Coordinator until you hear two beeps. Release button. You will hear “Searching for other devices”. •• The light will pulse and device will sound a continuous “Sonar” ping until “Searching for other devices.” step E is complete.
9.2 Adding Another Wireless Device to an Existing Wireless Alarm Network For various reasons, you might want to add additional units to your existing wireless alarm network. Modifying your existing wireless alarm network is easy and user-friendly. a. Remove the new Device from its packaging. b.
E. Pick the installed device “Setup complete!” Press and hold the button on the INSTALLED device for 5 SECONDS until you hear two beeps. Release button. ”Sonar” ping will stop. •• Device will announce that setup is complete and the number of connect- Installed Device ed devices. Added Device Figure 9.2-E F. Proceed to WIRING INSTRUCTIONS in Section 10. 9.
10. Wiring Instructions 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.
Figure 10-A, Interconnect Wiring Diagram FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER BLACK RED BLACK WHITE RED BLACK WHITE RED WHITE Kidde Relay Module SM120X, CO120X or both First Alarm Additional Alarm Wires on alarm harness: Black: White: Red: Optional Accessory Additional Alarm Connected to: Hot side of AC line Neutral side of AC line Interconnect lines (red wires) of other units in the multiple station set-up •• When alarms are hardwire interconnected, all interconnected units must be powered from a s
Figure 10-B NOTE: AC power should be turned off at this stage. •• After selecting the proper location for your Alarm, and wiring the AC QUICK CONNECT harness as described in the WIRING INSTRUCTIONS, attach the mounting bracket to the electrical box.
NOTE: Wireless units will emit a series of LED blinks, tones, and voices as the unit(s) search for a wireless alarm network. If you are intending to use wireless units without the wireless function, ignore these notifications, and the wireless function will turn off in about 15 minutes. You can turn the wireless function on again at a later date if desired. See Section 9.2.
AC Hardwire Interconnect Model Compatibility •• The following models can be interconnected using the standard AC wiring interconnect: 1235, 1275, 1276, 1285, i12020, i12020A, i12040, i12040A, i12060, i12060A, i12080, i12080A, i4618, i4618A, i4618AC, KN-SMFM-I, RF-SM-ACDC, PE120, P12040, Pi2000, Pi2010, KN-COSM-I, KN-COSM-IB, KN-COSMIBA, KN-COPE-I, KN-COPE-IC, KN-COB-IC, KN-COP-IC, SL177i, SLED177i, HD135F, SM120X, CO120X, i12010S, i12010SCO, P4010ACSCO, P4010ACSCO-W, P4010LACS-W, P4010ACS, P4010ACS-W.
11. Operation and Testing Operation The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is complete. When products of combustion (smoke) are sensed, the unit sounds a loud alarm with voice messages. See Sections 1 and 2 for alarm signal descriptions. Testing Test your alarm weekly by pressing and releasing the test button quickly. A quick beep will confirm the button has been pushed followed by voice prompts that will inform you of the upcoming test sequence.
Chirping When chirping begins during the next Day cycle, you can temporarily silence End of Unit Life or Network Error chirps by pressing the Test/Hush button. Low Battery chirps cannot be silenced.
12. 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, the smoke alarm will automatically reset and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present.
Locate In an interconnected system (all units will be alarming together), a unit that detects smoke and initiates an alarm is called the “initiating alarm unit.” Initiating alarm units will be flashing the Green LED every second during alarm. Depending on unit locations, and the location of the source of smoke, it is possible to have more than one initiating unit.
13. Battery Backup This alarm is powered with AC power, but also contains a sealed lithium battery backup system. No battery installation or replacement is necessary for the life of the alarm. NOTE: AC power must be connected to obtain the full 10 year battery and unit life. 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.
14. Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery WARNING: Failure to DISCHARGE alarm battery as instructed prior to disposal may create potential for lithium battery related fire or hazard. WARNING: Discharging the alarm battery is permanent •• Once the alarm battery has been discharged, it cannot be reactivated! •• Once discharged, the alarm will NO LONGER DETECT SMOKE. •• Once the alarm battery is discharged, the battery is depleted and the alarm will no longer function.
15. Cleaning Your Alarm Your Alarm Should be Cleaned at Least Once a Year You can clean the interior of your alarm (sensing chamber) by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose and blowing or vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth. Use only water to dampen the cloth, use of detergents or cleaners could damage the alarm.
16. Good Safety Habits Develop and Practice a Plan of Escape Prepare and practice a home escape plan twice a year, including drills at night. Know two ways out of every room (door & window) and identify a meeting place outside the home where everyone will gather once they have exited the residence. When two people have reached the meeting place, one should leave to call 911 while the second person stays to account for additional family members.
Fire Prevention Never smoke in bed, or leave cooking food unattended. Teach children never to play with matches or lighters! Train everyone in the home to recognize the smoke alarm pattern and to leave the home using their escape plan when it’s heard. Know how to do “Stop, Drop and Roll” if clothes catch on fire, and how to crawl low under smoke. Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the kitchen, basement and garage.
California State Fire Marshal Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but outside the bedrooms), heat or smoke detectors in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basements and attached garages.
17. Service and Warranty Ten-Year Limited Warranty Kidde warrants that the enclosed alarm will be free from defects in material and workmanship or design under normal use and service for a period of ten years from the date of purchase.
