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WireLeSS
Photoelectric Smoke Alarm
with Voice and Wireless Interconnect
User Guide
Model P4010DCS-WCA
Model P4010LDCS-WCA
(Safety Light)
WireLeSS interconnect:
You do NOT need a home wi-fi
system to use these units. Multiple
wireless units create their own
independent wireless alarm
network.
SMoKe aLarM
10-year battery
WireLeSS interconnect
Voice aLarM
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- Page 1 WireLeSS Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with Voice and Wireless Interconnect User Guide Model P4010DCS-WCA Model P4010LDCS-WCA (Safety Light) WireLeSS interconnect: You do NOT need a home wi-fi system to use these units. Multiple wireless units create their own independent wireless alarm network.
- Page 2 Teach children how to respond to the alarm and that they should never play with the unit. Your Kidde Smoke Alarm was designed for use in a residential environment. It is not designed for use in a recreational vehicle (RV) or boat.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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. -
Page 4: Smoke Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds
1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds 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 alarm pattern. • 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. -
Page 5: Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds
2. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds note : This is not a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm, but will receive and transmit a CO alarm signal (with voice message) from an interconnected CO or combination smoke / CO alarm. Carbon monoxide (CO) alarm pattern is four quick beeps with voice “Warning! Carbon Monoxide”... -
Page 6: Other Alarm Visual And Audible Indicators
Press now to cancel test. 5, 4, proper alarm operation will briefly illuminate on model 3, 2, 1." • P4010LDCS-WCA. 3 long beeps, Voice "Fire!", 3 long * Push/release button before • Green LED fade on/off at test beeps, Voice "Test Complete,"... -
Page 7: Troubleshooting Guide
Hush Voice “Temporarily (after button push Silenced.” during network error) If you require further information please contact Product Support at 1-800-880-6788 or write us at: Kidde Canada Inc., P.O. Box 40, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0. Our internet address is www.kiddecanada.com. -
Page 8: Introduction, Product Features & Specifications
® • Ambient Light Sensing • Powered by 3 V DC non-replaceable sealed lithium battery. • Wireless interconnectable to other compatible alarms. • One large, user- friendly button. • LED safety light on model P4010LDCS-WCA to help illuminate escape pathways. -
Page 9: Limitations Of Smoke Alarms
6. Limitations of Smoke 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. •... -
Page 10: Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms
7. Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms 10 cm (4") 10 cm (4") ANYWHERE ALONG THIS BOLD SURFACE 10 cm ANYWHERE ALONG • (4") Locate smoke alarms in all sleeping areas. Try to monitor the exit path as the bedrooms are usually farthest THIS BOLD SURFACE 30.5 cm 10 cm... - Page 11 • 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 an alarm on the ceiling, locate it at a minimum of 10 cm (4") from the side wall. •...
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Page 12: Locations To Avoid
8. Locations to Avoid • 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. •... -
Page 13: Activation And Wireless Alarm Network
DC Models: P4010LDCS-WCA, P4010DCS-WCA, P4010DCSCO-WCA. • A maximum of 24 Kidde Safety devices may be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement. The interconnect 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. -
Page 14: Setting Up A Wireless Alarm Network
9.1 Setting Up a Wireless Alarm Network Creating an interconnected wireless alarm network is a simple process, with intelligent “self-enrollment” features, and user-friendly voice prompts. a. reMoVe aLL deViceS FroM tHeir PacKaGinG b. PoWer UP aLL deViceS • Locate the red wheel on the back of the device. Turn the red ACTIVATION TOOL wheel to the “ON”... - Page 15 • The light will pulse and device will sound a continuous “Sonar” “Success, now ping until step E is complete. connected!” e. reLaX and Wait Wait until all devices have connected to network. Once connected, Figure 9.1-D each device will speak, “Success now connected!” •...
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Page 16: Adding Another Device To An Existing Wireless Alarm Network
9.2 Adding Another Device to an Existing Wireless Alarm Network For various reasons, you might want to add additional units to your existing wireless alarm network. Modifying your existing wireless alarm network is easy and user-friendly. a. reMoVe tHe neW deVice FroM itS PacKaGinG. b. - Page 17 e. reLaX and Wait “Success, now connected!” • Wait until the new device has connected to the network. Once connected, the new device will speak, “Success now connected!” • Once connected, the light ring will glow green. Figure 9.2-D F. PicK tHe inStaLLed deVice “Setup complete!”...
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Page 18: Resetting A Device's Wireless Settings
9.3 Resetting a Device’s Wireless Settings If you encounter an issue at any point during the wireless network setup process, you may reset the device by following the directions below. a. beGin reSet “Resetting wireless Press and hold the button on the device for 8-9 seconds until you settings.”... - Page 19 teStinG Test your alarm weekly by pressing and releasing the test 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.
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Page 20: Recognizing Nuisance Alarms
cHirPinG PoSSibLe cHirPinG reaSonS When chirping begins during the next Day cycle, you End of Unit Life: will be delayed at night can temporarily silence End of Unit Life or Network Error chirps by pressing the Test/Hush button. Low Battery Network Error: will be delayed at night chirps cannot be silenced. - Page 21 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 Section 8. LOCATIONS TO AVOID may have caused the alarm. If a fire is discovered, get out and call the fire department.
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Page 22: Battery
WarninG: tHiS Unit doeS not detect co, bUt it WiLL tranSMit a co aLarM SiGnaL FroM an interconnected co or SMoKe/co coMbination aLarM. tHe Locate FeatUre can be USed For co aLarM eVentS aLSo (PUSHinG tHe teSt/ HUSH bUtton on a coMPatibLe interconnected aLarM), bUt it iS iMPoSSibLe to deterMine tHe SoUrce oF a co aLarM USinG SiGHt or SMeLL.aLWayS conSider a co aLarM eVent aS danGeroUS. -
Page 23: Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery
13. 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! •... -
Page 24: Cleaning Your Alarm
14. 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 blowing or vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth. -
Page 25: Good Safety Habits
15. 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 residence. - Page 26 Fire PreVention Never smoke in bed, or leave cooking food unattended. Teach children never to play with matches or lighters! Train everyone 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.
- Page 27 nFPa (nationaL Fire Protection aSSociation) Fire SaFety in tHe HoMe: nFPa 72 iS intended to ProVide reaSonabLe SaFety For PerSonS in FaMiLy LiVinG UnitS. reaSonabLe 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.
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Page 28: Service And 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, free of charge, upon receiving the alarm with proof of date of purchase, postage and return postage prepaid, to: Kidde Canada Inc., P.O.