Kidde Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm User Guide

Kidde Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm

User Guide

Combination Photoelectric Smoke

& Carbon Monoxide Alarm

with Voice, Hardwire Interconnect,

and Wi-Fi Compatibility

Model P4010ACSCO-WF

120V HARDWIRE

10-YEAR BATTERY BACKUP

(AC POWER REQUIRED)

HARDWIRE INTERCONNECT

Wi-Fi COMPATIBLE

VOICE ALARM

KIDDE Wi-Fi ALARM

P/N: 2592-7201-04 Rev B

Wi-Fi COMPATIBILITY:

This model requires a home Wi-Fi router

and internet to connect to a mobile device.

( Requires 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz) Wi-Fi )

NOTE: Wi-Fi features do not function without AC power.

Thank You for Purchasing this Wi-Fi Alarm

Hardwired for 120VAC, this model features a non-replaceable, sealed-in battery backup. It also contains a

voice message system and SMART HUSH® Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms. It is capable of

hardwire interconnect, and is Wi-Fi compatible with mobile devices.

For best Wi-Fi enrollment results, follow these steps:

1. Scan QR code shown in STEP 1 on the front of the Quick Start Guide. Install the Kidde app.

Open the Kidde app. Create and login to your account. Tap “Add a device.” Select “Smoke + Carbon Monoxide

Alarm.”

Follow in-app steps.

3. Scan your unique QR code, shown in STEP 3 of the Quick Start Guide, or on back of your alarm. Setup and

connect alarm to the app. This will include the wiring and installation steps shown in sections 9, 10, and 11.

4. Complete setup by following in-app steps.

Teach children how to respond to the alarm and that they should never play with the unit. This alarm is a multi-criteria

device designed to detect both smoke and carbon monoxide from any source of combustion in a residential environ-

ment. It is not designed for use in a recreational vehicle (RV) or boat.

NOTE: Please thoroughly read this user guide and save the document for future reference and to pass on to

any subsequent owner. Images in this user guide are representative only. Actual product may vary slightly.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the manufacturer recommend replacing this alarm ten years from

the date code on back of alarm.

WARNING: Mobile alert services are ancillary to the product and for informational purposes only. They are not

intended or suitable for life safety or critical purposes nor do these services take the place of third-party life safety

monitoring services. This product’s smartphone and tablet notifications require a stable Wi-Fi connection, and are only

as reliable as your home Wi-Fi network.

Date Code (on back): ___________________

Date of Purchase: ___________________

Where Purchased: ___________________

Date to Replace: ___________________

Product Support: 1-877-542-5471

Please write down the below information

and have this at hand when you call.

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 & Specifications . . . . . . . . . 8

6. Limitations Of Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Alarms . . . . . . . . 9

7. Recommended Locations for Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Alarms . . . 11

8. Locations To Avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

9. Wiring Instructions and Mounting Bracket Installation . . . . . . . 15

10 Kidde App Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

11. Installation, Activation, and Wi-Fi Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . 20

11.1 Setting Up Wi-Fi Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

11.2 Adding Another Device to an Existing Wi-Fi Alarm Network . . . . 21

11.3 Resetting a Device’s Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 22

11.4 Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . 22

12. Operation And Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

13. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

14. Battery Back Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

15. Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery . . . . . . . . . 26

16. General Carbon Monoxide (CO) Information . . . . . . . . . . 27

17. Cleaning Your Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

18. Good Safety Habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

19. Service And Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds

The smoke alarm pattern is three long beeps with voice “Fire!,” a 1.5 second pause, and three long beeps repeating.

The red LED blinks in time with the alarm pattern.

The smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke and carbon monoxide are present.

• Alert small children in the home as well as anyone else that might have difficulty recognizing the importance of the

alarm sounding or that might have difficulty leaving the area without help.

• Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don’t waste time getting dressed or picking up

valuables.

• While leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling its surface. If hot, or if you see smoke seeping

through cracks, don’t open that door! Instead, use your alternate exit. If the inside of the door is cool, place your

shoulder against it, open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke rush in.

• If the escape route requires you to go through smoke, stay close to the floor where the air is cleaner. Crawl if neces-

sary, and breathe shallowly through a cloth, wet if possible.

• Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there.

• Call the fire department from your cell phone outside, or from your neighbor’s home-not from yours!

• Don’t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is all right to do so.

NOTE: See Section RECOGNIZING NUISANCE ALARMS, for nuisance alarm situations.

2. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds

The carbon monoxide (CO) alarm pattern is four quick beeps with voice “Warning! Carbon

Monoxide” repeating every 5 seconds. The red LED blinks in time with the alarm pattern. On

DC power only, after 4 mins, the alarm pattern and voice will only occur every 60 sec.

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM ACTIVATION INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF

CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) AT HIGH CONCENTRATIONS WHICH CAN KILL YOU.

1) Operate the Test/Hush button. NOTE: Pressing the button on the initiating alarm unit (green

LED flashing every second) will silence the alarm notification, including all interconnected units.

If the unit goes into alarm mode again within six minutes, it is sensing high levels of CO which

can quickly become a dangerous situation.

2) Call your emergency services (Fire Department or 911). EMERGENCY PHONE #:___________

3) Immediately move to fresh air — outdoors or by an open door / window. Do a head count to

check that all persons are accounted for. Alert small children in the home as well as anyone else

that might have difficulty recognizing the importance of the alarm sounding or that might have

difficulty leaving the area without help. Do not reenter the premises or move away from the open

door/window until the emergency services responders have arrived, the premises have been aired

out, and your alarm remains in its normal condition.

4) After following steps 1-3, if the alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period, repeat steps 1-3 and

call a qualified appliance technician to investigate sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and

appliances, and to inspect for proper operation of equipment.

If problems are identified during this inspection, have the equipment serviced immediately.

Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufactur-

er’s instructions, or contact the manufacturer directly for more information about CO safety and

the equipment. Make sure that motor vehicles are not, or have not been, operating in a garage

attached or adjacent to the residence. Never restart the source of a CO problem until it has been

corrected. Never ignore the sound of the alarm!

NOTE: See Section RECOGNIZING NUISANCE ALARMS, for nuisance alarm situations.

3. Other Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators

(1) Requires additional devices and/or permissions in app to enable these features.

Operational Mode Visual Indications Audible Indications Action/Note:

Normal (standby)

AC power: Green LED on continuously during

light conditions, or blink every 60 sec during dark

conditions.

DC power: Green LED blink approx every 60 sec.

Test (button press when no

alarm condition is present,

and the device is online and

connected to Wi-Fi, or if the

device was never connected

to Wi-Fi, or if the device was

reset and removed from a Wi-Fi

network.)

• 4 patterns of Red/Amber/Green.

• Test: Red LED blinks in time with alarm

pattern.

• Green LED fade on/off at test complete

• Button press sound

• Voice: "Testing, this is very loud.

Press now to cancel test. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1."

• 3 long beeps, Voice "Fire!",

3 long beeps, 4 quick beeps, Voice

"Warning, Carbon Monoxide," 4

quick beeps, Voice "Test Complete,"

Power on/reset sound.

• Voice "Test Canceled" if button

pushed before test sequence begins.

Perform button press once a week

to verify proper alarm operation

* Push/release button before the

countdown ends to cancel test.

Test (button press when no

alarm condition is present, and

the device is disconnected from

Wi-Fi)

None Voice "Not Connected" after button

push.

Take appropriate action to restore

Wi-Fi connection.

Smoke or CO Alarm Memory

(unit has experienced a smoke

or CO alarm event within the

last hour)

Red and Amber LED alternate on 1 sec,

every 10 sec.

After button push, voice "Smoke

previously detected" or "Carbon

Monoxide previously detected" only on

the initiating alarm unit.

Push button to clear Alarm

Memory. NOTE: standard test

sequence will follow. (Push/release

button again to cancel test).

Smoke Alarm Hush Mode,

(SMART HUSH®

CONTROL)

Red LED blinks every 2 sec. After button push, voice "Hush Mode

Activated." Smoke alarm pattern

stops.

(If there is too much smoke to allow

Hush: Voice "Too Much Smoke, Alarm

cannot be Hushed" Smoke alarm

pattern continues.)

This feature is to be used only

when a known alarm condition,

such as smoke from cooking,

activates the alarm.

CO alarm reset None After button push: CO alarm pattern

stops.

Unit is conﬁrming if CO is present

or if it experienced a nuisance

situation. Re-alarm means danger.

Move to fresh air and call 911.

Smoke Alarm Hush Mode

Canceled

None Voice "Hush Mode Canceled." When smoke levels drop below the

alarm threshold, the voice message

will occur .

Initiating Alarm,

(Multiple alarms in an

interconnected system)

Green LED blinks once per sec indicating

that this is the unit initiating the alarm in an

interconnected, multiple alarm, system.

Unit in either Smoke or CO alarm

mode.

During alarm, the initiating alarm

red blink will be interrupted by a

green blink.

Weather & Intruder Alert

(1)

Red LED flashes every sec. One long beep, 5 sec pause, Voice:

“Weather emergency in vicinity” OR

one long beep every other sec, voice

every 10 sec “Intruder detected.”

Take appropriate precautions.

4. Troubleshooting Guide

If you are experiencing a problem with your alarm, or a fault, and are unsure of the next action, please contact product

support at 1-877-542-5471 before discharging the battery. You may also write us at: Kidde, 1016 Corporate Park Drive,

Mebane, NC 27302, or visit our internet address at www.kidde.com.

Trouble Condition Visual Indications Audible Indications Action:

False Low Battery

(AC power

connected before

backup battery

activated)

Amber

LED

blinks

every

seconds

Chirp every 60 sec, with voice

"Activate Battery."

* Rotate unit fully onto mounting bracket to activate

battery.

Low Battery Chirp every 60 sec, voice every 30

sec: “Replace alarm.”

Voice stops after 5 mins.

* Remove, discharge, dispose unit, and replace as soon

as possible.

Fault Mode Chirp every 30 sec.

Voice every 30 sec: “Error, see

trouble shooting guide”

After 5 mins: no voice message

* See Cleaning Your Alarm section.

Push button once to attempt to reset the unit.

* Red LED will blink out an error code (number of

blinks) when button is pushed. Report the number of

blinks to customer service if needed.

* If error persists, or if customer service directs, remove,

discharge, dispose unit, and replace as soon as

possible.

End of Unit Life Amber LED blinks

twice every

5 seconds.

Double chirp every 30 sec. First 5

mins: Voice every 30 sec: “Replace

alarm, press button to temporarily

silence.” Voice stops after 5 mins. Voice

“Temporarily Silenced” after button

push (ﬁrst 7 days only). After 7 days,

chirps continue, with voice “Replace

Alarm” every 30 sec for 5 mins.

Push button once to silence for 24 hrs. (Push button

again to clear Hush and perform a test.)

Note: 7 days after End of Unit Life begins, the

notiﬁcations cannot be silenced.

* Remove, discharge, dispose unit, and replace as soon

as possible.

Network Error Amber LED blinks

every 5 seconds.

Chime every 30 secs. Voice every 30

sec: “Connection lost, press button to

temporarily silence.” After 5 min: no

voice messages. Voice “Temporarily

Silenced” after button push.

* Push button to temporarily silence for 24 hrs. (Push

button again to clear Hush and perform a test.)

* Call customer service.

* If error continues, remove, discharge, dispose unit,

and replace as soon as possible.

Loss of Wi-Fi

Connection

None Voice “Not Connected” after button

push.

Test sequence does not occur in this

mode upon button push.

The unit will attempt to re-connect on its own. After 10

consecutive mins of lost connection, you will receive a

notification of “Contact Lost” in your mobile App.

NOTE: Normal test button functionality will be

unavailable until Wi-Fi connection is restored.

* Contact customer service. If error persists, or if

customer service directs, remove, discharge, dispose

unit, and replace as soon as possible.

Stuck Button None Chirp every 4 sec. * Push button to dislodge it from being stuck. If button

cannot be unstuck, remove alarm, discharge, dispose

unit, and replace as soon

as possible.

5. Introduction, Product Features and Specifications

Introduction

This alarm detects products of combustion using photoelectric technology and carbon monoxide using an electrochem-

ical cell. Many times throughout this User Guide, we will refer to Carbon Monoxide as “CO.” Ten (10) years after the

unit was activated, 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. To help identify the date to replace the unit, a label has been affixed to the side of

the alarm. Write the “Install date” in the space provided, and then write in the “Replace by” date (10 years from initial

power up) in permanent marker on the label prior to installing the unit. NOTE: AC power must be connected to

obtain the full 10 year battery and unit life. Two labels have been provided that have important information on what

to do in case of a CO alarm. Place one label at eye level on a wall near the alarm after it is mounted, and one near a fresh

air source such as a door or window.

Product Features and Specifications:

• Temperature: Operating Range: 40°F (4.4°C) to 100°F (37.8°C)

• Humidity: Operating range: 10-95% RH non-condensing

• Audible Alarm: 85+ dB at 10’ 3.0 to 3.5 KHz pulsing alarm, with voice messages

“Fire!” and/or “Warning! Carbon Monoxide”

• Smoke Sensor: Photoelectric

• CO Sensor: Electrochemical

• Voice message system

• Smoke Alarm SMART HUSH® Control

• Ambient Light Sensing

• Powered by 120VAC (60 Hz, 53 mA max) wire-in connector with sealed lithium battery backup

• Hardwire Interconnect

• Wi-Fi Compatible to Mobile Device ( Requires 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz) Wi-Fi )

• One large, user-friendly button

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.

• Fire warning systems for dwelling units are capable of protecting about half of the occupants in potentially fatal

fires. A smoke alarm may not be effective in some situations, such as during incendiary fires where the fire grows so

rapidly that an occupant’s egress is blocked even with properly located smoke alarms, or when victims are intimate

with the fire (for example, when a person’s clothes catch fire while cooking), too old or young, or physically or

mentally impaired such that they cannot escape even when warned early enough that escape should be possible. For

these people, additional strategies such as protection-in-place or assisted escape or rescue are necessary. *

• Leading authorities recommend that both ionization and photoelectric smoke alarms be installed to help insure max-

imum detection of the various types of fires that can occur within the home. Ionization sensing alarms may detect

invisible fire particles (associated with fast flaming fires) sooner than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric sensing

alarms may detect visible fire particles (associated with slow smoldering fires) sooner than ionization alarms.

• A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type, in good condition and installed properly (this

model has a sealed backup battery).

• Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the battery and the alarm circuits are in good operating condition.

• Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the alarm. Therefore, smoke alarms may not sense

fires starting in chimneys, within walls, on roofs, on the other side of a closed door or on a different floor.

• If the alarm is located outside the bedroom or on a different floor, it may not wake up a sound sleeper.

• The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair one’s ability to hear the smoke alarm. For optimal detection, a smoke

alarm should be installed in each sleeping area on every level of a home.

• There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect against fire as stated in the NFPA Standard 72.

For instance:

a) smoking in bed

b) leaving children home alone

c) cleaning with flammable liquids, such as gasoline

This alarm is not intended to alert hearing impaired individuals.

* Reference National Fire Protection Association (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.

NEVER IGNORE THE ALARM!

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN ORDINARY INDOOR LOCATIONS OF FAMILY

LIVING UNITS. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO MEASURE COMPLIANCE WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND

HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS. IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR

INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS AS DEFINED IN THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE. IT IS NOT

DESIGNED FOR USE IN A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) OR BOAT.

• The installation of this device should not be used as a substitute for proper installation, use, and maintenance of fuel

burning appliances, including appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems.

• This alarm does not prevent CO from occurring, nor can it solve any existing CO problem.

WARNING: THIS DEVICE IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM ACUTE EFFECTS OF

CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE. IT WILL NOT FULLY SAFEGUARD INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC MEDICAL

CONDITIONS. IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. INDIVIDUALS WITH MEDICAL

PROBLEMS MAY CONSIDER USING WARNING DEVICES WHICH PROVIDE AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS

FOR CARBON MONOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS UNDER 30 PPM. *

• This alarm has not been investigated for carbon monoxide detection below 70 PPM.

• This combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requires a continuous supply of electrical power – it will not

work without power.

* Reference Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standard 2034

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.

• Locate an alarm in every room where electrical appliances are operated (i.e. portable heaters or humidifiers).

• Locate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps with the door closed. The closed door may prevent an alarm

not located in that room from waking the sleeper.

• Smoke, heat, and combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally. Mounting the smoke alarm on the

ceiling in the center of the room places it closest to all points in the room. Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary

residential construction.

ACCEPTABLE

TOP OF ALARM

ACCEPTABLE HERE

Note: measurements shown

are to the closest edge

of the alarm.

ANYWHERE ALONG

THIS BOLD SURFACE

Locations permitted for smoke

alarms and smoke detectors

on tray-shaped ceilings.

Not within 6 feet of appliances

Figure 7-A

ANYWHERE ALONG

THIS BOLD SURFACE

Locations permitted for smoke

alarms and smoke detectors

on tray-shaped ceilings.

ACCEPTABLE

TOP OF ALARM

ACCEPTABLE HERE

Note: measurements shown

are to the closest edge

of the alarm.

ANYWHERE ALONG

THIS BOLD SURFACE

Locations permitted for smoke

alarms and smoke detectors

on tray-shaped ceilings.

Not within 6 feet of appliances

ACCEPTABLE

TOP OF ALARM

ACCEPTABLE HERE

Note: measurements shown

are to the closest edge

of the alarm.

ANYWHERE ALONG

THIS BOLD SURFACE

Locations permitted for smoke

alarms and smoke detectors

on tray-shaped ceilings.

Not within 6 feet of appliances

ACCEPTABLE

TOP OF ALARM

ACCEPTABLE HERE

Note: measurements shown

are to the closest edge

of the alarm.

ANYWHERE ALONG

THIS BOLD SURFACE

Locations permitted for smoke

alarms and smoke detectors

on tray-shaped ceilings.

Not within 6 feet of appliances

ACCEPTABLE

TOP OF ALARM

ACCEPTABLE HERE

Note: measurements shown

are to the closest edge

of the alarm.

ANYWHERE ALONG

THIS BOLD SURFACE

Locations permitted for smoke

alarms and smoke detectors

on tray-shaped ceilings.

Not within 6 feet of appliances

NFPA 72 states: “Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 1 ft in 8 ft (0.3m in 2.4 m)

horizontally shall be located on the high side of the room.” NFPA 72 states: “A row of detectors shall be

spaced and located within 3 ft (0.9m) of the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally.”

Figure 7-B Figure 7-C

• 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.

• Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at or within 3ft (0.9m) of the highest point (measured

horizontally).

• Industry experts recommend a CO alarm be installed on each level of the home-ideally on any level with fuel burning

appliances and outside of sleeping areas.

This equipment should be installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association’s 72 (National

Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).

Mobile Home Installation

Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be energy efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended

above. In older mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present standards, extreme heat or cold can be

transferred from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls and roof. This may create a thermal barrier

which can prevent the smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling. In such units, install the smoke alarm on

an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm a maximum of 12” (30.5 cm) below the ceiling.

If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile home, or if you notice that the outer walls and ceiling are either

hot or cold compared to the room air temperature, install the alarm on an inside wall. NFPA 72 (National Fire Protection

Association) requires smoke alarms be installed in each sleeping area.

WARNING: TEST YOUR ALARM OPERATION AFTER MOBILE HOME HAS BEEN IN STORAGE OR UNOC-

CUPIED, AND AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK DURING USE.

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 or

be a photoelectric type.

• Do not install within 6 ft. of heating or cooking appliances.

• Less than 4” (10cm) from the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling.

• In an area where the temperature may fall below 40ºF or rise above 100ºF, such as garages and unfinished attics.

• In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarms or a failure to alarm.

• In very humid areas (above 95% RH, non-condensing), as moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms..

• In insect-infested areas.

• Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft (0.9m) of the door to a bathroom containing a tub or shower,

forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high air flow

areas.

• Near lights. Electronic “noise” generated by the electronics may cause nuisance alarms.

• Do not install near vents, flues or chimneys.

• Do not install near fans, doors, windows or areas directly exposed to the weather.

9. Wiring Instructions and Mounting Bracket Installation

For best Wi-Fi enrollment results, follow these steps:

1. Scan QR code shown in STEP 1 on the front of the Quick Start Guide. Install the Kidde app.

Open the Kidde app. Create and login to your account. Tap “Add a device.” Select “Smoke + Carbon Monoxide

Alarm.” Follow in-app steps.

3. Scan your unique QR code, shown in STEP 3 of the Quick Start Guide, or on back of your alarm. Setup and

connect alarm to the app. This will include the wiring and installation steps shown in sections 9, 10, and 11.

4. Complete setup by following in-app steps.

Wiring Requirements

• This alarm should be installed on a UL Listed or recognized junction box. All connections should be made by a

qualified electrician and all wiring used shall be in accordance with articles 210 and 300.3(B) of the U.S. National

Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, NFPA 72 and/or any other codes having jurisdiction in your area. The multiple station

interconnect wiring to the alarms must be run in the same raceway or cable as the AC power wiring. In addition, the

resistance of the interconnect wiring shall be a maximum of 10 ohms.

• The appropriate power source is 120 Volt AC Single Phase, supplied from a non-switchable circuit.

• Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination (alarm and detector guard) has been

evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.

• 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 de-

signed, tested and certified for wall (if applicable) and ceiling surface mount only. Without agency research, we have

no fire test data to support that alarms will perform as required when installed in a recessed manner. Accordingly,

we do not recommend, approve or advise mounting Kidde alarms in recessed configurations.

WARNING: THE ALARM CANNOT BE OPERATED FROM POWER DERIVED FROM A SQUARE WAVE,

MODIFIED SQUARE WAVE OR MODIFIED SINE WAVE, INVERTER. THESE TYPES OF INVERTERS ARE SOME-

TIMES USED TO SUPPLY POWER TO THE STRUCTURE IN OFF GRID INSTALLATIONS, SUCH AS SOLAR OR

WIND DERIVED POWER SOURCES. THESE POWER SOURCES PRODUCE HIGH PEAK VOLTAGES THAT WILL

DAMAGE THE ALARM.

Wiring Instructions for AC Quick Connect Harness

CAUTION: Turn off the main power to the circuit before wiring the AC Quick Connect Harness.

• 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.

NOTE: Single station alarms (including this Wi-Fi model, if used as a single station alarm) CANNOT send or receive smoke

or CO alarm signals to other hardwire interconnect alarms in your home. If this model is used as a single station alarm, it

will send notifications ONLY to your mobile device (after the Wi-Fi alarm is registered with the Kidde app).

• When alarms are hardwire interconnected, all interconnected units must be powered from a single circuit.

• A maximum of 24 Kidde Safety devices may be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement. The intercon-

nect system should not exceed the NFPA interconnect limit of 12 smoke alarms and/or 18 alarms total (smoke, CO,

Smoke/ CO Combination, heat, etc.). With 18 alarms interconnected, it is still possible to interconnect up to a total of

6 remote signaling devices and / or relay modules.

• The maximum wire run distance between the first and last unit in an interconnected system is 1000 feet.

• Figure 9-A illustrates interconnection wiring. Improper connection will result in damage to the alarm, failure to

operate, or a shock hazard.

• Make certain alarms are wired to a continuous (non-switched) power line.

NOTE: Use standard UL Listed household wire (as required by local codes) available at all electrical supply

stores and most hardware stores.

• For best results to minimize nuisance alarms, interconnected alarms should be on a dedicated line. If not on a dedi-

cated 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.

Figure 9-A, Interconnect Wiring Diagram

Existing Kidde

AC Connector

(either connector

can be used for

this model)

AC connector

shipped with

product

Wires on alarm harness: Connected to:

Black: Hot side of AC line

White: Neutral side of AC line

Red: Interconnect lines (red wires) of other

units in the multiple station set-up

Figure 9-C

Figure 9-B

Service

Panel

Receptacles Interconnected alarms

Wiring practice that has had good results

in preventing nuisance alarms

Additional

Alarm

WHITEWHITE BLACK

RED

Additional

Alarm

WHITE

BLACK

RED

FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER

RED

BLACK

Kidde Relay Module

SM120X, CO120X

or both

Optional

Accessory

First

Alarm

NOTE: AC power should be turned off at this stage.

• After selecting the proper location for your Alarm, and wiring

the AC QUICK CONNECT harness as described in the WIRING

INSTRUCTIONS, attach the mounting bracket to the electrical

box. To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hall-

way, or wall, the “A” line on the mounting bracket should be

parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounted, or horizontal

when wall mounted (See Figure 9-D).

• Pull the AC QUICK CONNECTOR through the center hole in

the mounting bracket and secure the bracket, making sure

that the mounting screws are positioned in the small ends of

the keyholes before tightening the screws.

• Proceed to Section 10 for Kidde App Instructions.

If you are installing for Wi-Fi functionality, and have not yet

downloaded the Kidde App, do not connect your Wi-Fi unit

to the AC quick connect harness or mounting bracket yet. See

Section 10 for instructions on downloading the Kidde App. If you

are not using the Wi-Fi function, then proceed with the following

three steps.

• Plug the AC QUICK CONNECTOR into the wiring harness

attached to the unit, making sure that the locks on the connector

snap into place. Then push the excess wire back into the electrical

box through the hole in the center of the mounting bracket.

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

• Turn on the AC power. The green AC Power On Indicator should be lit when the alarm is operating from AC power.

NOTE: Wi-Fi units will emit a series of LED blinks, tones, and voices as the unit(s) search for a Wi-Fi alarm

network. If you are intending to use Wi-Fi units without the Wi-Fi function, ignore these notifications, and

the Wi-Fi function will turn off in about 15 minutes, or you can push/hold the button until you hear two

beeps (about four seconds), to exit Wi-Fi enrollment mode. You can turn the Wi-Fi function on again at a later

date if desired. See Section 11.3 .

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

Mark and drill

two 3/16" (5mm)

holes for wall

anchors

Remove

Install

Existing Kidde

AC Connector

(either connector

can be used for

this model)

AC connector

shipped with

product

AC connector

Figure 9-D

NOTE: Attaching AC power first, without rotating the alarm onto the mounting bracket, will result in a false

low battery trouble condition chirp (see Troubleshooting Guide). You need to activate the battery to elimi-

nate the low battery trouble condition chirps. Attach unit to mounting bracket very soon after applying AC

power to avoid false low battery notification.

NOTE: The battery activation is a one-time feature. After activation, the battery cannot be turned off, and

can only be discharged 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.

Interconnect Capability

This model has AC hardwire interconnect capability. When one hardwire interconnect unit sounds an alarm, all other

compatible hardwire interconnected units will also alarm. NOTE: AC wiring must be completed properly and the AC

quick connector must be attached to the unit for the hardwire interconnect function to work.

AC Hardwire Interconnect Model Compatibility

• The following models can be interconnected using the standard AC wiring interconnect: i12020,

i12020A, i12040, i12040A, i12060, i12060A, i12080, i12080A, i4618, i4618A, i4618AC, KN-SMFM-I,

RF-SM-ACDC, PE120, P12040, Pi2000, Pi2010, KN-COSM-I, KN-COSM-IB, KN-COSM-IBA, KN-COPE-I,

KN-COPE-IC, KN-COB-IC, KN-COP-IC, SL177i, SLED177i, HD135F, SM120X, CO120X, i12010S,

i12010SCO, P4010ACSCO, P4010ACSCO-W, P4010LACS-W, P4010ACS, P4010ACS-W, P4010ACLEDS,

P4010ACLEDS-2, P4010ACLEDSCO, P4010ACLEDSCO-2, 3050-VAS10-A, 3050-VASC10-A,

P4010ACSCO-WF.

NOTE: Although this Wi-Fi model will hardwire interconnect with the models listed above, the Wi-Fi alarm will

ONLY transmit smoke and CO alarm signals from these alarms to your mobile device (after the Wi-Fi alarm is

registered with the Kidde app). Other status notifications from non Wi-Fi alarms, such as low battery, end of

unit life, or a fault condition, will NOT be transmitted to your mobile device through the Wi-Fi alarm.

10. Kidde App Features and Instructions

For best Wi-Fi enrollment results, follow these steps:

1. Scan QR code shown in STEP 1 on the front of the Quick Start Guide. Install the Kidde app.

2. Open the Kidde app. Create and login to your account. Tap “Add a device.” Select “Smoke + Carbon Monoxide

Alarm.” Follow in-app steps.

3. Scan your unique QR code, shown in STEP 3 of the Quick Start Guide, or on back of your alarm. Setup and

connect alarm to the app. This will include the wiring and installation steps shown in sections 9, 10, and 11.

4. Complete setup by following in-app steps.

Your Kidde app is user friendly and allows helpful features such as:

• Get alarm notifications if smoke or carbon monoxide is detected in your home.

• Receive notifications when a device needs to be replaced.

• Simplify setup - Just scan the QR code on the back of the product. No additional hub is needed.

• Notify friends and family of potential danger.

• Test the alarm when you are home (on the same Wi-Fi network). *

• Smart Hush

false alarms when you are home (on the same Wi-Fi network). *

NOTE: The app receives real-time updates. The paper or online copy of your user guide will most likely lag behind the

app’s real-time updates. Visit Kidde.com to find and download or print the latest user guide.

* This feature only applies to Kidde Wi-Fi alarms/devices.

11. Installation, Activation, and Wi-Fi Enrollment

For best Wi-Fi enrollment results, follow these steps:

1. Scan QR code shown in STEP 1 on the front of the Quick Start Guide. Install the Kidde app.

2. Open the Kidde app. Create and login to your account. Tap “Add a device.” Select “Smoke + Carbon Monoxide

Alarm.” Follow in-app steps.

3. Scan your unique QR code, shown in STEP 3 of the Quick Start Guide, or on back of your alarm. Setup and con-

nect alarm to the app. This will include the wiring and installation steps shown in sections 9, 10, and 11.

4. Complete setup by following in-app steps.

WI-FI COMPATIBILITY:

This model requires a home Wi-Fi router and internet to connect to a mobile device.( Requires 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz) Wi-Fi )

IMPORTANT: These alarms are hardwire interconnected, but do not communicate between alarms using

Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi functionality is only between alarms and a mobile device.

NOTE : At any time during Wi-Fi enrollment, if you have a problem, you can push and hold the button on any

problem unit until you hear three (3) beeps (approx 8 sec), and then release the button. The unit will reset the

unit’s wireless settings (described in Section 11.3). Once wireless settings are reset, the unit will prompt the

user to follow Quickstart instructions and start over.

11.1 Setting Up Wi-Fi Enrollment

A. Activate the backup battery, apply AC power, install alarm.

• Locate the red wheel on the back of the device. Turn the red wheel to the “ON” position

on the device using a standard screwdriver. (Figure 11.1-A)

• Once the battery is activated, the device will emit a power on sound and blink green

once every two minutes..

• Connect the AC Quick Connector Harness. When AC power is connected, the alarm will

announce “Ready to connect, follow quick start instructions”.

• When AC power is connected, the light rings will glow fading red.

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

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

PERMANENTLY

DISABLE and

DISCHARGE

alarm

Break

tab

SMOKE ALARM: 3 long beeps, repeating

CO ALARM: 4 quick beeps, repeating

STANDBY: Green LED blink every 60s

FAULT: Amber LED blink with chirp every 30s

LOW BATTERY: Amber LED blink every 5s, chirp every 60s

END OF UNIT LIFE: Amber LED blink every 5s, chirp twice every 30s

Push button to test weekly.

See user guide for more information

Figure 11.1-A

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

hasn’t already been activated.

B. Open the Kidde App and follow instructions on the App to finish Wi-Fi enrollment.

NOTE: If no further steps are taken within 15 minutes of initial power up, a voice prompt, “Not Connect-

ed” will be heard once, and the Wi-Fi function will turn off. The unit will then perform as a standard

hardwired alarm. See Section 11.3 for reactivating Wi-Fi features.

C. After the Wi-Fi enrollment is completed, the alarm will announce “Success, now connected.”

D. Repeat steps A through C with each alarm to be enrolled with Wi-Fi.

11.2 Adding Another Device to an Existing Wi-Fi Alarm Network

For various reasons, you might want to add additional units to your existing Wi-Fi alarm network. Modifying your

existing Wi-Fi alarm network is easy and user-friendly.

A. Follow wiring instructions and install the mounting bracket to prepare for

alarm installation (Section 9).

B. Activate the backup battery, apply AC power, install alarm.

• Locate the red wheel on the back of the device. Turn the red wheel to the

“ON” position on the device using a standard screwdriver. (Figure 11.2-B)

• Once the battery is activated, the device will emit a power on sound and blink green

once every two minutes.

• Connect the AC Quick Connector Harness. When AC power is connected,

the alarm will announce “Readyto connect, follow quick start instructions.”

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

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 if it

hasn’t already been activated.

C. Open the Kidde App and follow instructions on the App to finish Wi-Fi enrollment.

NOTE: If no further steps are taken within 15 minutes of initial power up, a voice prompt, ““Not Connected” will

be heard once, and the Wi-Fi function will turn off. The unit will then perform as a standard hardwired alarm. See

Section 11.3 for reactivating Wi-Fi features.

D. After the Wi-Fi enrollment is completed, the alarm will announce “Success, now connected.”

E. Repeat steps A through D with each alarm to be enrolled with Wi-Fi.

PERMANENTLY

DISABLE and

DISCHARGE

alarm

Break

tab

SMOKE ALARM: 3 long beeps, repeating

CO ALARM: 4 quick beeps, repeating

STANDBY: Green LED blink every 60s

FAULT: Amber LED blink with chirp every 30s

LOW BATTERY: Amber LED blink every 5s, chirp every 60s

END OF UNIT LIFE: Amber LED blink every 5s, chirp twice every 30s

Push button to test weekly.

See user guide for more information

Figure 11.2- B

11.3 Resetting a Device’s Wireless Settings

If you encounter an issue at any point during the Wi-Fi enrollment process, you may reset the device by following the

directions below.

A. Begin reset

• Press and hold the button on the device for 8-9 seconds until you hear 3

beeps. Release button. You will hear the words “Resetting wireless settings.”

B. Conclude reset

Light ring will flash green once and then it will pulse red. You will hear the

words, “Ready to connect, follow quick start instructions.”

• Device has been reset.

• See Section 11.1 to begin Wi-Fi enrollment, or Section 11.2 for adding this

device to an existing Wi-Fi alarm network.

NOTE: If no further steps are taken within 15 minutes of resetting the unit’s wireless settings, a voice

prompt “Not Connected” will be heard once, and the Wi-Fi function will turn off. The unit will then

perform as a standard hardwired alarm. See Section 11.2 for adding this device to an existing alarm

network.

11.4 Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant

Your WiFi alarm is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Follow instructions in the

Kidde app help section to link your WiFi alarm to Amazon Alexa and/or Google Assistant.*

* AMAZON and ALEXA are trademarks of Amazon Technologies, Inc. or its affiliates.

Google and Google Assistant are trademarks of Google LLC.

“Ready to

connect, follow

Quick Start

instructions.”

Figure 11.3-B

Figure 11.3-A

Hold for

8-9 seconds

“Resetting

wireless

settings.”

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.

POSSIBLE CHIRPING REASONS

End of Unit Life: will be suppressed at night

Network Error: will be suppressed at night

Low battery: will be suppressed at night

12. Operation and Testing

Operation

The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is

complete. When products of combustion (smoke or CO) are

sensed, the unit sounds a loud alarm with voice messages. (See

Sections 1 and 2 for alarm signal descriptions). In high levels of

CO, the unit will go into alarm in a shorter period of time than

at low levels of CO.

Testing

Test your alarm weekly by pressing and releasing the button quickly. A quick beep will confirm the button has been

pushed followed by voice prompts that will inform you of the upcoming test sequence. See Other Alarm Visual and

Audible Indicators table. The alarm and voice (and any interconnected units) will sound if the electronic circuitry,

horn, speaker, and battery are working. If the alarm test sequence does not sound, it is possible that the Wi-Fi

connection has been lost. See Troubleshooting Guide and check your Wi-Fi connection. If the Wi-Fi connection is

stable, and if the alarm or voice does not sound, or gives erratic or low volume sound, the unit must be replaced. See

Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery section to determine how to prepare the unit for shipment or disposal.

NOTE: If you push the test button on your alarm, the app will send you a text message. However, if you conduct a

remote test using the app, you will not receive a text message.

WARNING: DUE TO THE LOUDNESS OF THE ALARM, ALWAYS STAND ABOUT 2.5 FEET AWAY

FROM THE UNIT OR USE EAR PROTECTION WHEN TESTING.

WARNING: DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO TEST YOUR ALARM, YOU COULD DAMAGE THE

ALARM OR IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND START A STRUCTURE FIRE.

Ambient Light Sensing

In low light ambient conditions, the green LED ring fades to off, and then

blinks approx every 60 seconds.

This unit samples the ambient light conditions of the alarm’s location

and, if possible, determines a Night / Day cycle. A valid Night / Day cycle

will delay unit chirps during the night until the next Day cycle begins.

Chirping

When chirping begins during the next Day cycle, you can temporarily silence End of Unit Life or Network Error chirps

by pressing the button. Low Battery chirps cannot be silenced.

If a valid Night / Day cycle has not been established because the unit is located in either a constantly dark or lighted

location, the chirps mentioned above will not be delayed at night. Moving the unit to a different location might allow

the unit to determine a valid Night / Day cycle.

WARNING: REPLACE UNIT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHEN IN END OF UNIT LIFE OR LOW BATTERY MODE.

13. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms

Smoke Nuisance

HUSH®: 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 (green LED flashing every second) 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 Hush® period, the smoke alarm will

automatically reset and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present. You can use Hush® repeatedly until

the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm.

NOTE: Dense smoke will override Hush® and sound a continuous alarm. If no fire is present, check to see

if one of the reasons listed in “Locations to avoid” may have caused the alarm. If a fire is discovered, get

out and call the fire department or 911.

This alarm is designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Cigarette smoke will not normally cause the unit to 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 a cooking appliance. 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 prevent nuisance alarms from

occurring by removing these combustible products from the kitchen.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Nuisance

RESET: Pushing the button during CO alarm allows the unit to reset calculations and double check for the presence of

CO. If the unit re-alarms within 6 minutes, it is sensing high levels of CO which can quickly become a dangerous situa-

tion. Move to fresh air and call 911.

WARNING: IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF A CO ALARM USING SIGHT OR SMELL.

ALWAYS CONSIDER A CO ALARM EVENT AS DANGEROUS.

14. Battery Backup

This alarm is powered with AC power, but also contains a sealed lithium battery backup system. No battery installation

or replacement is necessary for the life of the alarm.

NOTE: AC power must be connected to obtain the full 10 year battery and unit life. Constant exposure to

high or low humidity or temperatures may reduce battery life.

NOTE: If AC power is lost, Wi-Fi features will not function, but the backup battery will still provide smoke and

CO detection.

WARNING: NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INCLUDED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ALARM FOR ANY

REASON! DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THE ALARM YOURSELF.

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.

The unit must be replaced within 7 days of the first occurrence of the “Low Battery Warning” to provide continuous

alarm detection.

CAUTION: THE BATTERY USED IN THIS DEVICE MAY PRESENT A FIRE OR CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD IF

MISTREATED. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE, HEAT ABOVE 100°C (212°F) OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

15. Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery

WARNING: FAILURE TO DISCHARGE ALARM BATTERY AS INSTRUCTED PRIOR TO

DISPOSAL MAY CREATE POTENTIAL FOR LITHIUM BATTERY RELATED FIRE OR HAZARD.

WARNING: DISCHARGING THE ALARM BATTERY IS PERMANENT

• Once the alarm battery has been discharged, it cannot be reactivated!

• Once discharged, the alarm will NO LONGER DETECT SMOKE OR CO.

• Once the alarm battery is discharged, the battery is depleted and the alarm will no longer function.

• Once the alarm battery has been discharged, the alarm cannot be mounted onto the mounting plate or reactivated.

To Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery:

• Rotate the alarm counterclockwise to remove it from the mount-

ing plate.

• Disconnect AC wiring harness.

• Push in the dashed area with a screwdriver to break tab.

• After the tab is broken, use the screwdriver to turn the red slot-

ted arrow to the "Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery"

location. This will disable the alarm, stop the low battery or end

of unit life “chirps” and render the alarm safe for disposal by

draining the battery.

Figures 15-A (top) and 15-B(bottom)

16. 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 running in

attached garages can also produce dangerous levels of CO. CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel: gasoline,

diesel, propane, natural gas, oil and wood. It can be produced by any fuel-burning appliance that is malfunctioning,

improperly installed, or not ventilated correctly, such as: Furnaces/boilers, gas ranges/stoves, gas clothes dryers, water

heaters, portable fuel burning space heaters, fireplaces, wood-burning stoves and certain swimming pool heaters.

Blocked chimneys or flues, back drafting and changes in air pressure, corroded or disconnected vent pipes, or a loose or

cracked furnace heat exchanger can also release CO into your building. 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.

The following conditions can result in transient CO situations:

Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel-burning appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions such as: Wind

direction and/or velocity, including high gusts of wind, heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods

between cycles), negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans, simultaneous operation of several

fuel-burning appliances competing for limited internal air, vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers,

furnaces/boilers, or water heaters, obstructions in, or unconventional, vent pipe designs which can amplify the above

situations, extended operation of unvented fuel-burning devices (range, oven, fireplace, etc.), temperature inversions

which can trap exhaust gases near the ground, car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a home.

CO Safety Tips

Every year, have the heating system, vents, chimney and flue inspected and cleaned by a qualified technician. Always

install appliances according to manufacturer’s instructions and adhere to local building codes. Most appliances should be

installed by professionals and inspected after installation. Regularly examine vents and chimneys for improper connec-

tions, visible rust, or stains, and check for cracks in furnace heat exchangers. Verify that the color of flame is blue on pilot

lights and burners. An amber or orange flame is a sign that the fuel is not burning completely and may be releasing CO.

Teach all household members what the alarm sounds like and 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.

Symptoms of CO Poisoning

Initial carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms are similar to the flu with no fever and can include dizziness, severe

headaches, nausea, vomiting and disorientation. Everyone is susceptible but experts agree that unborn babies, pregnant

women, senior citizens and people with heart or respiratory problems are especially vulnerable. If symptoms of carbon

monoxide poisoning are experienced seek medical attention immediately. CO poisoning can be determined by a carboxy-

hemoglobin test.

The following symptoms are related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should be discussed with

ALL members of the household:

1. MILD EXPOSURE: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often described as “Flu-like” symptoms).

2. MEDIUM EXPOSURE: Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.

3. EXTREME EXPOSURE: Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardio respiratory failure and death.

The above levels of exposure relate to healthy adults. Levels differ for those at high risk. Exposure to high levels of carbon

monoxide can be fatal or cause permanent damage and disabilities. Many cases of reported carbon monoxide poisoning

indicate that while victims are aware they are not feeling well, they become so disoriented they are unable to save them-

selves by either exiting the building, or calling for assistance. Also, young children and household pets may be the first

affected. Familiarization with the effects of each CO exposure level is important.

17. 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 blow-

ing 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 and the Red LED is blinking a fault code of 10 or 14 flashes (after a button push), the alarm

may be in need of cleaning. After cleaning, press the button. If the fault does not clear, the alarm needs to be replaced.

• Never use detergent or other solvents to clean the unit.

• Avoid spraying air freshener, hair spray, or other aerosols near the alarm.

• Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor’s ability to detect smoke and CO.

• Never attempt to disassemble the unit to clean inside. This action will void your warranty.

• The following substances can affect the CO sensor and may cause false readings and damage to the sensor: Meth-

ane, propane, isobutane, iso-propanol, ethyl acetate, hydrogen sulfide, sulfide dioxides, alcohol based products,

paints, thinner, solvents, adhesives, hair spray, aftershave, perfume, and some cleaning agents.

• Move the Alarm and place in another location prior to performing any of the following:

Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture

Painting

Wall papering

Using adhesives

Storing the unit in a plastic bag during any of the above projects will protect the sensors from damage. When household

cleaning supplies or similar contaminates are used, the area must be well ventilated.

WARNING: REINSTALL THE ALARM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO ENSURE CONTINUOUS DETECTION.

18. 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 resi-

dence. 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. Establish a rule that once you’re out, you never re-enter under any circumstance!

• Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two (2) escape routes from each room. Second story

windows may need a rope or chain ladder.

• Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing everyone what to do in case of fire and where to meet

after they leave the house.

• Ensure that small children hear the alarm and wake when it sounds. They must wake up in order to execute the

escape plan. Practice allows all occupants to test your plan before an emergency. You may not be able to reach your

children. It is important they know what to do.

• Familiarize everyone with the sounds of the smoke/CO alarm and train them to leave your home when they hear it.

• Current studies have shown smoke/CO alarms may not awaken all sleeping individuals, and that it is the responsibili-

ty of individuals in the household that are capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not be

awakened by the alarm sound, or to those who may be incapable of safely evacuating the area unassisted.

• Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the kitchen, basement and garage. Know

how to use a fire extinguisher prior to an emergency.

Fire Prevention

Never smoke in bed, or leave cooking food unattended. Teach children never to play with matches or lighters! Train ev-

eryone 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.

NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)

Fire Safety in the Home: NFPA 72 is intended to provide reasonable safety for persons in family living units. Reason-

able fire safety can be produced through the following three-point program: (1) Minimizing fire hazards (2) Providing

fire-warning equipment (3) Having and practicing an escape plan.

Smoke Detection – Are More Alarms Desirable?

The required number of smoke alarms might not

provide reliable early warning protection for those

areas separated by a door from the areas protected by

the required smoke alarms. For this reason, it is recom-

mended that the resident consider the use of additional

smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection.

The additional areas include the basement, bedrooms,

dining room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways not

protected by the required smoke alarms. The installation of

smoke alarms in attics (finished or unfinished), garages, or

within 6’ of a heating or cooking appliance is not normally

recommended, as these locations occasionally experience

conditions that can result in improper operation. *

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.

* Reference National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard 72

For your information, the National Fire Protection

Association’s Standard 72 reads: Where required

by other governing laws, codes, or standards for

a specific type of occupancy, approved single and

multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as

follows:

1. In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms

2. Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping

area, within 21 ft (6.4 m) of any door to a sleep-

ing room, with the distance measured along a

path of travel

3. On every level of a dwelling unit, including

basements

4. On every level of a residential board and care oc-

cupancy (small facility), including basements and

excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics

5. In the living area(s) of a guest suite

6. In the living area(s) of a residential board and care

occupancy (small facility)

FCC (Contains FCC ID: 2AC7Z-ESPWROOM32UE)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference

to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING! ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATION MADE TO THE PRODUCT WITHOUT THE PERMISSION

OF THE MANUFACTURER COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

19. 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. The obligation of Kidde under this warranty is

limited to repairing or replacing the alarm or any part which we find to be defective in material, workmanship or design

(part replacement only, no installation), free of charge, upon receiving the alarm with proof of date of purchase, postage

and return postage prepaid, to Warranty Service Department, Kidde, 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC 27302.

Before shipping the product, follow the steps in the Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery section.

This warranty shall not apply to the alarm if it has been damaged, modified, abused or altered after the date of purchase

or if it fails to operate due to improper maintenance or inadequate power. Any implied warranties arising out of this sale,

including but not limited to the implied warranties of description, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose,

are limited in duration to the above warranty period. In no event shall the Manufacturer be liable for loss of use of this

product or for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, or costs, or expenses incurred by the consumer

or any other user of this product, whether due to a breach of contract, negligence, strict liability in tort or otherwise.

The Manufacturer shall have no liability for any personal injury, property damage or any special, incidental, contingent

or consequential damage of any kind resulting from gas leakage, smoke, fire or explosion. Since some states do not

allow limitations of the duration of an implied warranty or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages, the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. While this warranty gives you specific

legal rights, you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both parties hereto. Your Kidde Alarm is not a

substitute for property, fire, disability, life or other insurance of any kind. Appropriate insurance coverage is your

responsibility. Consult your insurance agent. Opening the unit will void the warranty.

QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION

Call Kidde Product Support line at 1-877-542-5471

or contact us at www.kidde.com

Kidde

1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC 27302

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