User Guide Combination Photoelectric Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Hardwire Interconnect Model 900-CUAR P/N: 900-7201-02 Rev.
Thank You for Purchasing this Kidde Alarm Hardwired for 120V AC, this model includes two replaceable AA backup batteries. It also contains HushTM to temporarily silence nuisance alarms, and “self-testing” features (see section 10). The smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke and carbon monoxide are present. Teach children how to respond to the alarm and that they should never play with the unit.
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.
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, 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 alarm signal sounds: 1) Operate the Test/HushTM button.
3. Other Alarm Visual And Audible Indicators 6 Operational Mode Visual Indications Normal (standby) AC power: Green LED on continuously. DC power: Green LED blinks approx every 60 sec. Audible Indications Action/Note Test (button press when no alarm condition is present) (Note: Test is very loud, stand a few feet away.) Red LED blinks in time with alarm pattern. • Single beep. • 3 long beeps, pause, 3 long beeps, 4 quick beeps, pause, 4 quick beeps.
4. Troubleshooting Guide If you require further information please contact Product Support at 1-800-880-6788 or write us at: Kidde, 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC 27302. Our internet address is www.kidde.com. Trouble Condition Visual Indications Audible Indications Action False Low Battery (AC power connected before backup batteries activated) Amber LED blinks every 60 sec. Chirp every 60 sec. * Pull the battery pull tab to activate the backup batteries.
5. Introduction, Product Features And Specifications Introduction This alarm detects products of combustion using a photoelectric sensor and carbon monoxide using an electrochemical cell. Many times throughout this User Guide, we will refer to Carbon Monoxide as “CO.” 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.
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 provided with this alarm. Install the dust cover over the alarm if construction projects are ongoing. Do not remove the dust cover 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. TO ACTIVATE PULL OUT TAB BATTERY. REMOVING.
Wiring Instructions for AC Quick Connector Harness CAUTION: Turn off the main power to the circuit before wiring the alarm. •• For alarms that are used as single station, DO NOT CONNECT THE RED WIRE TO ANYTHING. Leave the red wire insulating cap in place to make certain that the red wire cannot contact any metal parts or the electrical box. •• When alarms are hardwire interconnected, all interconnected units must be powered from a single circuit.
•• For best results to minimize nuisance alarms, interconnected alarms should be on a dedicated line. If not on a dedicated line, it is suggested that the smoke alarms share a lighting load circuit that does not have a dimmer associated with it. If receptacles must be placed on the same line it is suggested that they be placed ahead of the smoke alarms (see Figure 9-C). This will prevent large voltage drops from occurring between the first and last alarm in the circuit.
NOTE: The alarm will mount to the bracket in 4 positions (every 90 degrees). •• Turn on the AC power. The green AC Power On Indicator should be lit when the alarm is operating from AC power. NOTE: Attaching AC power first, without removing the battery pull tab, will result in a false low battery trouble condition chirp (see Troubleshooting Guide). You need to activate the batteries to eliminate the false low battery trouble condition chirps.
10. Operation And Testing Operation CO alarm sensor response times At 70 PPM, the unit must alarm within 60-240 minutes. At 150 PPM, the unit must alarm within 10-50 minutes. At 400 PPM, the unit must alarm within 4-15 minutes. The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is complete (see “TESTING” below). When products of combustion (smoke or CO) are sensed, the unit sounds a loud alarm. See Sections 1 and 2 for alarm signal descriptions.
11. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms Smoke Nuisance 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. After the HushTM period, the smoke alarm will automatically reset and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present.
12. Battery Backup This alarm is powered with AC power, but also contains two replaceable AA backup batteries. NOTE: Constant exposure to high or low humidity or temperatures may reduce battery life. WARNING: THE ALARM IS SEALED AND THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE. Low Battery This alarm is equipped with a low battery monitor circuit. If the battery capacity is nearing the point where it can no longer provide adequate power for all alarm functions, the low battery condition will occur. See Troubleshooting Guide.
13. 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.
how to respond. Fire Departments, most utility companies and HVAC contractors will perform CO inspections. Some contractors may charge for this service. It’s advisable to inquire about any applicable fees prior to having the service performed. Kidde will not pay for, or reimburse the owner or user of this product, for any repair or dispatch calls related to the alarm sounding.
14. 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. If the alarm is in Fault mode, the alarm may be in need of cleaning. After cleaning, press the button.
15. 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. FCC This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
16. 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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