Nuisance Alarms - Kidde i12020A User Manual

Testing:
Note: When the alarm sounds the Safety Light on the model i12080A will also
illuminate.
TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION. Erratic or low sound
coming from your alarm may indicate a defective alarm, and it should be
returned for service (see section 12).

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 generat-
ed 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.
These models are equipped with a "Hush" feature 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.
6. MAINTENANCE / TROUBLESHOOTING
ALARM REMOVAL
IF TAMPER RESIST PIN HAS BEEN USED, REFER TO TAMPER RESIST LOCK-
ING PIN IN SECTION 3 FOR PIN REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS.
Test by pushing the Test/Hush button on the cover and
hold it down for a minimum of 5 seconds. This will sound
the alarm if the electronic circuitry and horn are working.
In an interconnected installation all interconnected alarms
should sound when the Test/Hush button on any of the
interconnected alarm is pressed. If no alarm sounds, check
the fuse or circuit breaker supplying power to the alarm
circuit. Verify that the green LED is on. If the alarm still
does not sound, the alarm may have defective batteries
(on battery backup models) or other failure. DO NOT use
an open flame to test your alarm. You could damage the
alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a structure
fire.