User Guide Combination Photoelectric Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Hardwire Interconnect Model 30CUA10 Helps Reduce Cooking Nuisance Alarms P/N: G-000014-00 Rev.
Thank You for Purchasing this Kidde Alarm Hardwired for 120V AC, this model features a non-replaceable, sealed-in battery backup. It also contains HUSHTM to temporarily silence nuisance alarms, and “self-testing” features (see section 10). Teach children how to respond to the alarm and that they should never play with the unit. This alarm is a multi-criteria device designed to detect both smoke and carbon monoxide from any source of combustion in a residential environment.
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 And Specifications . . . . . . . . . 8 6. Limitations Of Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Alarms . .
1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds The smoke alarm pattern is three long beeps, a 1.5 second pause, and three long beeps repeating. The red LED blinks in time with the alarm pattern only on the alarm(s) that detected the hazard (initiating alarm). The smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke and carbon monoxide are present.
2. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds The carbon monoxide (CO) alarm pattern is four quick beeps repeating every 5 seconds. The red LED blinks in time with the alarm pattern only on the alarm(s) that detected the hazard (initiating alarm). On DC power only, after 4 minutes in CO alarm the alarm pattern will only occur every 60s. warning: Actuation of your CO alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO) which can KILL YOU.
If problems are identified during this inspection, have the equipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufacturer’s instructions, or contact the manufacturer directly for more information about CO safety and the equipment. Make sure that motor vehicles are not, or have not been, operating in a garage attached or adjacent to the residence. Never restart the source of a CO problem until it has been corrected.
Operational Mode Visual Indications Initiating Alarm (multiple alarms in an interconnected system) Red LED blinks in time with Unit in either Smoke or CO alarm mode. alarm pattern indicating that this is the unit initiating the alarm in an interconnected, multiple alarm, system. NOTE: It is possible for more than one unit to detect a hazard and become an initiating alarm unit (Red LED blinking). Audible Indications Action/Note 4.
Trouble Condition Visual Indications Audible Indications Action End of Unit Life Amber LED blinks 2 times every 60 sec. 2 chirps every 60 sec. * Push button once to silence for 24 hrs. (Push button again to clear HushTM and perform a test.) Note: 7 days after End of Unit Life begins, the notifications cannot be silenced. * Remove alarm, discharge, dispose unit, and replace as soon as possible. MCU Failure None Constant Tone * Remove alarm, discharge, dispose unit, and replace as soon as possible.
6. Limitations Of Smoke And Carbon Monoxide 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. •• There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect against fire as stated in the NFPA Standard 72.
Warning: Please read carefully and thoroughly •• IMPORTANT: This alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect any other gas. CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas. Never restart the source of a CO problem until it has been fixed.
7. Recommended Locations For Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Alarms •• Locate smoke alarms in all sleeping areas. Try to monitor the exit path as the bedrooms are usually farthest from the exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, locate additional alarms in each sleeping area. •• Locate additional alarms in stairways, because stairways act like chimneys for smoke and heat. •• Locate at least one alarm on every floor level. •• Locate an alarm in every bedroom.
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•• 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 the alarm on the wall, use an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a maximum of 12” (30.5 cm) below the ceiling. •• Put smoke alarms at both ends of a bedroom hallway or large room if the hallway or room is more than 30 feet (9.1 m) long.
8. Locations To Avoid (See Figures 7-A, 7-B, & 7-C for recommended locations) •• 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 and should not be installed within 6 ft of cooking appliances. •• Do not install within 6 ft of heating appliances. •• Less than 4” (10cm) from the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling.
9. Wiring / Installation / Activation 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). Retain the dust cover and re-install it to protect the alarm during future construction projects. Construction dust and chemicals can cause contamination and false alarms. USE STANDARD SCREWDRIVER unit life At End of ry.
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.
•• A maximum of 24 Kidde Safety devices may be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement. The interconnect system should not exceed the NFPA interconnect limit of 12 smoke alarms and/or 18 alarms total (smoke, CO, Smoke/ CO Combination, heat, etc.). With 18 alarms interconnected, it is still possible to interconnect up to a total of 6 remote signaling devices and/or relay modules.
•• After selecting the proper location for your alarm, and wiring the AC QUICK CONNECTOR harness as described previously, attach the mounting bracket to the electrical box. To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway, or wall, the “A” line on the mounting bracket should be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounted, or horizontal when wall mounted.
NOTE: Attaching AC power first, without rotating the alarm onto the mounting bracket, will result in a false low battery trouble condition chirp (see Troubleshooting Guide). You need to activate the battery to eliminate the false low battery trouble condition chirps. Attach unit to mounting bracket very soon after applying AC power to avoid false low battery notification.
10. Operation And Testing CO alarm sensor response times At 70 PPM, the unit must alarm within 60-240 minutes. This model meets the latest residential smoke At 150 PPM, the unit must alarm within 10-50 minutes. alarm standards, which includes enhanced At 400 PPM, the unit must alarm within 4-15 minutes. resistance to nuisance alarms from cooking. Operation The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is complete (see “TESTING” below).
11. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms Smoke Nuisance This model meets the latest residential smoke alarm standards, which includes enhanced resistance to nuisance alarms from cooking. Hush TM : 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 to silence the alarm for 8-10 minutes. If the smoke is not too dense, that unit, and all interconnected units will silence.
12. 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. 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.
13. 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 OR CO. •• Once the alarm battery is discharged, the battery is depleted and the alarm will no longer function.
14. General Carbon Monoxide (CO) Information Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen. Possible Sources of CO Inside your home, appliances used for heating and cooking are the most likely sources of CO. 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.
Regularly examine vents and chimneys for improper connections, visible rust, or stains, and check for cracks in furnace heat exchangers. Verify that the color of flame is blue on pilot lights and burners. An amber or orange flame is a sign that the fuel is not burning completely and may be releasing CO. Teach all household members what the alarm sounds like and how to respond. Fire Departments, most utility companies and HVAC contractors will perform CO inspections.
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 clean, dry cloth. Do not use water, detergents or cleaners as they may damage the alarm. NOTE: Do not insert fingers or cleaning items under the shield during cleaning.
•• 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 during any of the above projects will protect the sensors from damage. When household cleaning supplies or similar contaminates are used, the area must be well ventilated. WARNING: Reinstall the Alarm as soon as possible to ENsure continuous DETECTION. 16.
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. FCC This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.
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