Installation Guide

• 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.

• After selecting the proper location for your alarm, attach the mounting bracket to the wall or ceiling.

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.

(Figures 8-D and 8-E)

• Install the alarm fully on the mounting bracket by rotating the alarm in a clockwise direction.

(Figure 8-C)

NOTE: The alarm will mount to the bracket in 4 positions (every 90 degrees).

NOTE: Installing the alarm on the mounting bracket will automatically activate the battery backup.

NOTE: The battery activation is a one-time feature that occurs when the red wheel is turned to the “ON”

position with a screwdriver, or when the alarm is rotated fully onto the mounting bracket. After activation,

the battery cannot be turned off, and can only be permanently discharged in the event of a fatal fault

or at the end of unit life. If the alarm is removed from the mounting plate, the backup battery will remain

active. See Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery section.

The alarm is now activated! After installation / activation, test your alarm as described in Operation and

Testing section.

WARNING: FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL AND ACTIVATE THIS ALARM WILL PREVENT

PROPER OPERATION OF THIS ALARM AND WILL PREVENT ITS RESPONSE TO FIRE HAZARDS.

Figure 8-F

Install

Remove

Figure 8-D

When mounting

in a hallway,

the "A" line should

be parallel with the

hallway. When wall

mounting, the "A"

line should be

horizontal.

Alignment Marks

(”A” Line) on

Mounting

Bracket

Figure 8-E

Mark and drill

two 3/16" (5mm)

holes for wall

anchors.