User's Manual
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 approximately every 10 seconds.
INITIATING ALARM INDICATOR - The LED will flash every second while sounding an alarm to signify that the alarm
sensed a smoke hazard. This will only be displayed on the alarms that sensed smoke. The remaining interconnected alarm
will sound but will not display the initiating indicator. The initiating indicator varies from model to model. See the users
guide for each specific model of interconnected alarm for a description of the initiating alarm indicator.
ALARM MEMORY CONDITION - The LED will flash every second signifying that the alarm sensed a smoke hazard. It
will continue to flash every second until the test/reset button is pressed, thus resetting the alarm.
HUSH
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MODE CONDITION - The LED will flash every 2 seconds while the alarm is in HUSH mode.
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 alarm
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 alarms to enter alarm mode in response to a
remote push to test.
If the alarm does not sound, check the fuse or circuit breaker supplying power to the alarm circuit. If the alarm still does not sound, the
unit has defective batteries or other failure and you should call Kidde customer service at 1-800-880-6788. If other interconnected
alarms do not produce an alarm signal, see the trouble-shooting guide in section 12.
DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm, you could damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a structure fire.
Erratic or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective alarm, and it should be returned for service (see Section 13).
5. NUISANCE ALARMS
Smoke alarms are designed to minimize nuisance 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 the alarm is located close to the cooking
area. Large quantities of combustible particles are generated from spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood which vents
to the outside (non-recirculating type) will also help remove these combustible products from the kitchen.
Model RF-SM-ACDC has a HUSH
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button that is extremely useful in a kitchen area or other areas prone to nuisance alarms. For
more information, refer to Section 4 OPERATION AND TESTING. If the alarm does sound, check for fires first. If a fire is
discovered, get out and call the fire department. If no fire is present, check to see if one of the reasons listed in Section 2 may have
caused the alarm.
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
ALARM REMOVAL
IF SMOKE ALARM TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED, REFER TO SMOKE ALARM TAMPER
RESIST FEATURE IN SECTION 3 FOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS.
To remove the alarm from the trim ring, rotate the alarm counter clockwise in the direction of the "OFF" arrow on the cover. To
disconnect the A.C. power harness, squeeze the locking arms on the sides of the Quick Connector while pulling the connector away
from the bottom of the alarm (see Section 3, Figure 3).
ALARM REPLACEMENT
Ten years after initial power-up, this unit will “chirp” every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm. A label has been
provided on the side of the alarm that has “Replace by” printed on it. Write the replace by date on the label. The date written on the
label should be after ten (10) years of cumulative power. NOTE: Chirping once a minute is an indication of a low battery where as
the indication for replacement is once every 30 seconds.
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
Battery Replacement
If any form of battery failure is detected, the red LED light will flash and the unit will “chirp” once every minute.
Refer to Section 3, BATTERY INSTALLATION and the inside of the battery door.