Installation Guide

NOTE: A dust cover has been installed on

the alarm. Keep the dust cover on until all

construction has been completed for at

least 24 hours (drywall, painting, varnishing,

mounting plate install, etc). Construction dust

and chemicals can cause contamination and

false alarms.

WARNING: DUST COVER MUST BE REMOVED FOR ALARM TO OPERATE.

Kidde alarms are not designed, agency tested or certified for recessed mounting

and should not be installed in this manner. Recessed mounting impedes smoke

entry into the smoke chamber, which may prevent the alarm from sounding in a

timely manner. This could endanger the lives of occupants in the residence. Kidde

alarms are designed, tested and certified for wall (if applicable) and ceiling surface

mount only.

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This model meets the latest residential smoke alarm standards, which includes

enhanced resistance to nuisance alarms from cooking.

Operation

The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is complete (see “Testing”

below). When products of combustion (smoke) are sensed, the unit sounds a loud

alarm. See Section 1 for alarm signal descriptions.

Testing

IMPORTANT: Retail canned smoke products vary by manufacturer and produce in-

consistent results. If the unit does not alarm when canned smoke is applied conduct

a push-to-test to verify proper operation. Over-application of canned smoke can

permanently damage the alarm.

Figure 8-E

Pull tab to

remove

dust cover.