SIGNALING UL LISTED Smoke Alarm User’s Guide Model: KN-SMFM-I KN-SMFM-I • 120V AC • Rechargeable Backup Battery • Smart HushTM ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user’s guide which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner. Manual P/N 820-1356 Rev.
What to do When the Alarm Sounds! Smoke Alarm Procedure NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM! Smoke alarms are designed to minimize false alarms. Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if it is located too close to the cooking area. Large quantities of combustion particles are generated from spills or when broiling.
Product Specifications This alarm detects products of combustion using the ionization technique. It contains 0.9 microcurie of Americium 241, a radioactive material (see section 9). Distributed under U.S. NRC License No. 32-23858-01E. Manufactured in compliance with U.S. NRC safety criteria in 10 CFR 32.27. The purchaser is exempt from any regulatory requirements. Do not try to repair the smoke alarm yourself. Refer to the instructions in section 12 for service.
1. Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms • Put smoke alarms at both ends of a bedroom hallway or large room if the hallway or room is more than 30 ft (9.1 m) long. • Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at or within 3ft (0.9m) of the highest point (measured horizontally). NFPA 72 states: “Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 1 ft in 8 ft (.3m in 2.4 m) horizontally shall be located on the high side of the room.
3. Installation Instructions 3. Installation Instructions • The maximum wire run distance between the first and last unit in an interconnected system is 1000 feet. the alarm fits in one orientation only. Pull the AC QUICK CONNECTOR through the center hole in the mounting bracket. • Figure 4 illustrates interconnection wiring. Improper connection will result in damage to the alarm, failure to operate, or a shock hazard. WARNING! DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE BRACKET SCREWS.
4. Operation and Testing from cooking, activates the alarm. The HUSH feature cannot be activated unless the smoke alarm is sounding in the originating alarm mode. The smoke alarm is desensitized by pushing the “ TEST / HUSH” button on the smoke alarm cover. If the smoke is not too dense, the alarm will silence immediately. The green LED will blink once every 3 seconds while in hush. This indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily desensitized condition.
6. End Of Life Approximately ten years after the alarm is first powered up it will enter error mode as indicated by the unit chirping and the red LED flashing every 30 seconds. When the alarm reaches the end of its useful life it will discharge its battery so that it can be safely disposed of properly. When the AC power is removed the unit will be shut off. Alarm Removal Before removing, disconnect AC power to the alarm.
. Good Safety Habits 10. NFPA Required Protection • Determine a place outside your home where you all can meet if a fire occurs. The National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72 provides the following information: • Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train them to leave your home when they hear it.
12. Service and Warranty If after reviewing this manual you feel that your smoke alarm is defective in any way, do not tamper with the unit. Return it for servicing to: Kidde, 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC 27302.
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