User's Manual

The Sound Module is operating once fresh batteries are installed, it is plugged into a non-switched AC outlet and testing is complete.
When the Sound Module receives an alarm message from a Kidde Wireless smoke alarm, the horn will sound a loud (85db) temporal
alarm for two cycles of three beeps followed by a verbal “Danger” message. This cycle repeats until the alarm message is no longer
broadcasted from the smoke alarm.
Remote HUSH: Press the button on any wireless device to activate the Smart Hush® on a wireless smoke alarm that is initiating an
alarm (see your wireless smoke alarm’s user’s guide for an explanation of Smart Hush®). This allows you to enable the Smart
HUSH™ feature on a Kidde Wireless smoke alarm that may be installed in an area that is difficult to reach. This feature should only
be used when a known alarm condition, such as smoke from cooking, activates the alarm.
CAUTION: BEFORE USING THE REMOTE HUSH
®
FEATURE, IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND BE
CERTAIN A SAFE CONDITION EXISTS.
Low Battery Hush: When the battery needs replacement the unit will produce a low battery “chirp” once per minute and announces
“low battery”. The Low Battery HUSH allows you to press the button on the unit producing the warning and disable the “chirp” for a
period of up to 12 hours. This gives you a chance to replace the battery at a more convenient time without sacrificing your safety by
disconnecting the module from power. During this Low Battery HUSH period, your Sound Module is performing normally.
LED Indicator Operation
Red LED:
The red LED will flash in conjunction with the unit beep. Therefore, the red LED will flash during a smoke alarm, a low battery mode
chirp and a unit error mode chirp.
Green LED:
The green LED will illuminate as described below under the following conditions:
STANDBY CONDITION (powered by AC and battery backup) - The LED will be constantly on.
STANDBY CONDITION (powered by only battery backup) - The LED will flash every 10 seconds.
TESTING
TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION.
When testing, ensure that all the units activate in response to a push to test from another unit. This will verify that changes in your
environment (i.e. moved furniture, addition of electronic appliances) have not adversely affected the operation of your wireless
system.
Remote Push To Test: Test your Kidde Wireless alarm system simply by activating the test button on any Kidde Wireless device
within your system for a minimum of 5 seconds, or until all of the interconnected alarms sound. When the other alarms respond, this
verifies that both the alarms and the interconnect system are functioning properly.
It may take up to 12 seconds for your Wireless interconnected devices to respond to a remote push to test.
Erratic or low sound coming from your Sound Module may indicate a depleted battery. If your unit fails to operate as described above,
call the Consumer Hotline (see Section 9).
5. NUISANCE ALARMS
In rare occasions, interference from other electronic devices may cause nuisance alarms. If you do get nuisance alarms, please refer to
the trouble-shooting guide at the end of this and each of your Kidde Wireless products’ user’s guides
6. MAINTENANCE
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
Battery Replacement
If any form of battery failure is detected the red LED light will flash, the unit will “chirp” once every minute and produce verbal
warning that will continue for at least seven days if the AC power is maintained. A missing or improperly installed battery will cause
the Sound Module to “chirp”. Replace the battery when this condition occurs.
To replace the battery, unplug the unit from the outlet and remove the back cover. Remove the battery and replace it with new battery
from the list of replacement batteries specified below.
USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9 VOLT REPLACEMENT BATTERIES FOR YOUR SOUND MODULE.
Alkaline type
DURACELL MN1604 OR MX1604
ENERGIZER 522
GOLD PEAK 1604A
PANASONIC 6AM6, 6AM-6, 6AM-6PI, 6AM6X OR 6LR61(GA)
DO NOT USE CARBON-ZINC TYPE BATTERIES.
CONSTANT EXPOSURES TO HIGH OR LOW TEMPERATURES OR HIGH HUMIDITY MAY REDUCE BATTERY LIFE.