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Photoelectric Smoke and
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
User's Guide
Model: P3010L-CO-CA
NOTE: This model is battery operated and features a non-replaceable,
sealed-in battery and SMART HUSH™ Control to temporarily silence
nuisance alarms.
ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read
this user's guide which should be saved for future reference
and passed on to any subsequent owner.
User guide P/N 2534-7202 Rev A 10/12
10-year sealed lithium battery
SINGLE STATION
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
SINGLE STATION
SMOKE ALARM

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  • Page 1 CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM SMOKE ALARM Photoelectric Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm User’s Guide Model: P3010L-CO-CA NOTE: This model is battery operated and features a non-replaceable, sealed-in battery and SMART HUSH™ Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms. 10-year sealed lithium battery ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user’s guide which should be saved for future reference...
  • Page 2 WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS SMOKE ALARM ACTIVATION Smoke alarm pattern is three long beeps repeating every 1.5 seconds. The smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke and carbon monoxide are present.   • Alertsmallchildreninthehomeaswellasanyoneelsethatmight havedifficultyrecognizingtheimportanceofthealarmsounding orthatmighthavedifficultyleavingtheareawithouthelp. •Leaveimmediatelybyyourescapeplan.Everysecondcounts,so don’twastetimegettingdressedorpickingupvaluables. •Inleaving,don’topenanyinsidedoorwithoutfirstfeelingits...
  • Page 3 WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS CO ALARM ACTIVATION Carbon monoxide (CO) alarm pattern is four quick beeps repeating every 5 seconds. WARNING: ActivationoftheCO AlarmindicatesthepresenceofCarbon Monoxide(CO)whichcankillyou. If the alarm sounds 4 quick “beeps”, repeating every 5 seconds: 1) I mmediatelymovetofreshair–outdoorsorbyanopen door/window.Doaheadcounttocheckthatallpersonsare accountedfor.Donotre-enterthepremisesnormoveaway fromtheopendoor/windowuntiltheemergencyservices...
  • Page 4 6. Visual And Audible Indications 7. Nuisance And Hush 8. Battery 9. Deactivation Of Alarm 10.General Carbon Monoxide (CO) Information 11.Cleaning Your Alarm 12.Good Safety Habits 13.Service And Warranty 1. Introduction Model P3010L-CO-CA ThankyouforpurchasingthisKiddeCombinationSmoke/COAlarm. Itisanimportantpartofyourfamily’shomesafetyplan.Youcantrust thisproducttoprovidethehighestqualitysafetyprotection.Weknow youexpectnothinglesswhenthelivesofyourfamilyareatstake. Pleasetakeafewminutestothoroughlyreadthisalarmuserguide, andsaveitforfuturereference.Teachchildrenhowtorespondtothe alarms,andthattheyshouldneverplaywiththeunit. Ifyouhaveanyquestionsabouttheoperationorinstallationofyour alarm,pleasecallourtollfreeConsumerHotlineat1-800-880-6788....
  • Page 5 1. Introduction IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before installation and keep this user guide near the alarm for future reference. Do not try to repair the smoke alarm yourself. Refer to the instructions in Warranty section for service. Thisalarmdetectsproductsofcombustionusingphotoelectric technologyandcarbonmonoxideusinganelectrochemicalcell.Many timesthroughoutthisUser’sGuide,wewillrefertoCarbonMonoxide as“CO.” Thisalarmisacceptableforusenearkitchensorcookingareasbutcan beusedinallotherresidentialapplicationswhereasmokeorCOalarm...

  • Page 6: Limitations Of Smoke Alarms

    WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY •NFPA72states:Lifesafetyfromfireinresidentialoccupanciesisbased primarilyonearlynotificationtooccupantsoftheneedtoescape, followedbytheappropriateegressactionsbythoseoccupants. •Firewarningsystemsfordwellingunitsarecapableofprotectingabout halfoftheoccupantsinpotentiallyfatalfires.Victimsareoftenintimate withthefire,toooldoryoung,orphysicallyormentallyimpairedsuch thattheycannotescapeevenwhenwarnedearlyenoughthatescape shouldbepossible.Forthesepeople,otherstrategiessuchasprotection- in-placeorassistedescapeorrescuearenecessary. •Smokealarmsaredevicesthatcanprovideearlywarningof possiblefiresatareasonablecost;however,alarmshavesensing limitations.Ionizationsensingalarmsmaydetectinvisiblefire particles(associatedwithfastflamingfires)soonerthanphotoelectric alarms.Photoelectricsensingalarmsmaydetectvisiblefireparticles (associatedwithslowsmolderingfires)soonerthanionizationalarms. Homefiresdevelopindifferentwaysandareoftenunpredictable.For maximumprotection,KidderecommendsthatbothIonizationand Photoelectricalarmsbeinstalled. •Abatterypoweredalarmmusthaveabatteryofthespecifiedtype, ingoodconditionandinstalledproperly. •Smokealarmsmustbetestedregularlytomakesurethebatteryand thealarmcircuitsareingoodoperatingcondition. •Smokealarmscannotprovideanalarmifsmokedoesnotreach thealarm.Therefore,smokealarmsmaynotsensefiresstartingin chimneys,walls,onroofs,ontheothersideofacloseddoororona differentfloor. •Ifthealarmislocatedoutsidethebedroomoronadifferentfloor,it maynotwakeupasoundsleeper. •Theuseofalcoholordrugsmayalsoimpairone’sabilitytohearthe smokealarm.Formaximumprotection,asmokealarmshouldbe installedineachsleepingareaoneverylevelofahome. • A lthoughsmokealarmscanhelpsavelivesbyprovidinganearly warningofafire,theyarenotasubstituteforaninsurancepolicy. Homeowners,landlordsandtenantsshouldhaveadequateinsurance toprotecttheirlivesandproperty.

  • Page 7: Limitations Of Co Alarms

    1. Limitations of CO Alarms WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY • IMPORTANT: Thiscarbonmonoxidealarmisdesignedtodetect carbonmonoxidegasfromANYsourceofcombustion.ItisNOT designedtodetectanyothergas. • CAUTION: Thisalarmwillonlyindicatethepresenceofcarbon monoxidegasatthesensor.Carbonmonoxidegasmaybepresent inotherareas.NeverrestartthesourceofaCOproblemuntilithas beenfixed.NEVERIGNORETHEALARM! WARNING: This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units. It is not designed to measure compliance with commercial or industrial standards.

  • Page 8: Recommended Locations

    2. Recommended Locations • Locatethefirstalarmintheimmediateareaofthebedrooms. Trytomonitortheexitpath,asthebedroomsareusually farthestfromtheexit.Ifmorethanonesleepingareaexists, locateadditionalalarmsineachsleepingarea(Image1A). • Locateadditionalalarmstomonitoranystairwayasstairwaysact likechimneysforsmokeandheat. • Locateatleastonealarmoneveryfloorlevel(Image1B). • LocateanalarmineverySleepingRoom. • Locateanalarmineveryroomwhereelectricalappliancesare operated(i.e.portableheatersorhumidifiers). • Locateanalarmineveryroomwheresomeonesleepswiththe doorclosed.Thecloseddoormaypreventanalarmnotlocated inthatroomfromwakingthesleeper. • Smoke,heat,andcombustionproductsrisetotheceilingand spreadhorizontally.Mountingthesmokealarmontheceilingin thecenteroftheroomplacesitclosesttoallpointsintheroom. Ceilingmountingispreferredinordinaryresidentialconstruction. • Whenmountinganalarmontheceiling,locateitataminimum of10cm(4”)fromthesidewall(Image2A). • Whenmountingthealarmonthewall,useaninsidewallwith thetopedgeofthealarmataminimumof10cm(4”)anda maximumof30.5cm(12”)belowtheceiling(Image2A). • Putsmokealarmsatbothendsofabedroomhallwayorlarge roomifthehallwayorroomismorethan9.1m(30’)long. • Formobilehomeinstallation,selectlocationscarefullytoavoid thermalbarriersthatmayformattheceiling.Formoredetails, see Mobile Homes.
  • Page 9 2. Recommended Locations • InstallSmokeAlarmsontray-shapedceilings(cofferedceilings)on thehighestportionoftheceilingorontheslopedportionofthe ceilingwithin30.5cm(12”)verticallydownfromthehighestpoint (Image2D). DINING KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM ROOM BEDROOM HALL BEDROOM LIVING ROOM BEDROOM LIVING KITCHEN ROOM Required Smoke Alarms Smoke Alarms for Additional Protection Ionization Type Smoke Alarm with BASEMENT Hush Control or Photoelectric Type ®...
  • Page 10 2. Recommended Locations 10 cm (4”) CEILING MINIMUM IMAGE 2A BEST NEVER PLACEMENT HERE ACCEPTABLE PLACEMENT SIDE WALL IMAGE 2B NOT IN THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA 0.9 m (3’) 0.9 m (3’) HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FROM PEAK IMAGE 2C NOT IN THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN...

  • Page 11: Locations To Avoid

    3. Locations to Avoid • Donotinstallwithin0.9m(3’)ofthefollowing:Thedoortoa kitchen,orabathroomthatcontainsatuborshower,forcedair supplyductsusedforheatingorcooling,ceilingorwholehouse ventilatingfans,orotherhighair-flowareas. • Donotplacethealarmwheredrapesorotherobjectswillblock thesensor.Smokemustbeabletoreachthesensortoaccurately detectconditions. • Donotinstallinpeaksofvaultedceilings.Inthisareainstallas showninimages2Band2C. • Installatleast30.5cm(12”)awayfromfluorescentlightsas electronicnoisemaycausenuisancealarms. • Keepoutofinsectinfestedareas.Avoidexcessivelydusty,dirtyor greasyareas.Dustparticlesmaycausenuisancealarmsorfailure toalarm. • Extremetemperaturesmayaffectthesensitivityofthealarm. Donotinstallinareaswherethetemperatureiscolderthan 4.4°C(40°F)orhotterthan37.8°C(100°F),suchasgaragesand unfinishedattics. • Donotinstallinareaswheretherelativehumidity(RH)isgreater than85%.Veryhumidareas,withmoistureorsteam,cancause nuisancealarms. • Normalcookingmaycausenuisancealarms.Ifakitchenalarm isdesired,itshouldhaveanalarmsilencefeatureorbea photoelectrictype. • Donotplaceinthegarage.Particlesofcombustionarepresent whenyoustartyourautomobile. • Smokealarmsarenottobeusedwithdetectorguardsunlessthe combination(alarmandguard)hasbeenevaluatedandfound suitableforthatpurpose.

  • Page 12: Installation / Mounting Instructions

    4. Installation / Mounting Instructions Mobile Homes Modernmobilehomeshavebeendesignedtobeenergyefficient.Install smokealarmsasrecommendedinRecommended Locationsand Image2A. Inoldermobilehomesthatarenotwellinsulatedcomparedtopresent standards,extremeheatorcoldcanbetransferredfromtheoutside totheinsidethroughpoorlyinsulatedwallsandroof.Thismaycreate athermalbarrierthatcanpreventthesmokefromreachinganalarm mountedontheceiling.Insuchunits,installthesmokealarmonan insidewallwiththetopedgeofthealarmataminimumof10cm(4”) andamaximumof30.5cm(12”)belowtheceiling(Image2A). Ifyouarenotsureabouttheinsulationinyourmobilehome,orifyou noticethattheouterwallsandceilingareeitherhotorcold,installthe alarmonaninsidewall.Forminimumprotection,installatleastone alarmclosetothebedrooms.Foradditionalprotection,seeImage1A. WARNING: Test your smoke alarm operation after R.V. or mobile home vehicle has been in storage, before each trip and at least once a week during use.
  • Page 13 4. Installation / Mounting Instructions OPTION 2: Mounting on Other Surfaces 1.Chooseamountinglocation(wall orceiling)andusingthemounting plateprovidedasatemplate,mark three-holelocations. 2.Installthethreeprovidedscrews throughthemountingplateand tighten.DONOTover-tighten screws.(Ifmountinginplasterboard orsimilarsurface,drill3/16” holesandusetheplasticanchors Mounting Option 2 provided.)Anchorsarenotrequired formountingonhardsurfacessuch aswood. Attaching And Activating The Alarm Thismodelisequippedwithafeaturethatautomaticallyactivatesthe alarmwhenthealarmisattachedtothemountingplateforthefirst time.Onceactivated,thebatterywillsupplypowertothealarmforthe lifeofthealarm(10years)undernormalconditions. Alignthealarmwiththemountingplateandrotateclockwise(right) approximately45°untiltheunitstopsandclicksintoplace.DONOT over-tighten.Ifunitneedstobere-aligned,rotatethealarmcounter clockwise,removeandrotatetodesiredalignment.NOTE:Thealarmwill mounttotheplateinthree (3)positions(every120degrees).

  • Page 14: Operation And Testing

    5. Operation And Testing OPERATION:Thealarmisoperatingonceitisactivatedandtestingis complete.Whenproductsofcombustionaresensed,orCOisdetected theunitsoundsaloud85dbpulsatingalarmuntiltheairiscleared. Thecarbonmonoxide(CO)alarmmonitorstheairforthepresenceofCO. ItwillalarmwhentherearehighlevelsofCOpresent,andwhenthere arelowlevelsofCOpresentoveralongerperiodoftime.WhenaCO conditionmatcheseitherofthesesituations,thealarmwillsound,andbe accompaniedbytheblinkingredLEDlight. TheCOsensormeetsthealarmresponsetimeasfollows: At70PPM,theunitmustalarmwithin60-240minutes. At150PPM,theunitmustalarmwithin10-50minutes. At400PPM,theunitmustalarmwithin4-15minutes. TESTING:Testyouralarmbypressingthetestbuttonuntiltheunit chirps,thenreleasethetestbutton.Theunitwillthenemit2setsof threeslowbeepsfollowedby2setsoffourquickbeepsindicatingthat thealarmisoperatingnormally.Thealarmwillsoundiftheelectronic circuitry,horn,andbatteryareworking.Ifthealarmdoesnotsound,the unitmustbereplaced. Warning: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, always stand an arm’s length (about 2.5 feet) away from the unit or use ear protection when testing.
  • Page 15 30 days. 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 or visit us on the web at www.kiddecanada.com.

  • Page 16: Nuisance Alarms

    7. Nuisance Alarms ThisSmokealarmisdesignedtominimizenuisancealarms.Cigarette smokewillnotnormallycausetheunittoalarm,unlessthesmokeis blowndirectlyintothealarm.Combustionparticlesfromcookingmay setoffthealarmifitislocatedtooclosetoacookingappliance.Large quantitiesofcombustibleparticlesaregeneratedfromspillsorwhen broiling.Usingthefanonarangehoodwhichventstotheoutside (non-recirculatingtype)willalsohelpremovethesecombustibleproducts fromthekitchen. Ifthealarmdoessoundthesmokealarmpatternof3longbeeps, checkforfiresfirst.Ifafireisdiscovered,getoutandcallthefire department.Ifnofireispresent,checktoseeifoneofthereasonslisted in“LocationstoAvoid”mayhavecausedthealarm. SMART HUSH CONTROL:TheSMARTHUSH controlthatis extremelyusefulinakitchenareaorotherareapronetonuisance alarms.TheSMARTHUSH featurehasthecapabilityoftemporarily desensitizingthealarmcircuitforapproximately10minutes. Thisfeatureistobeusedonlywhenaknownalarmcondition,suchas smokefromcooking,activatesthealarm.Thesmokealarmisdesensi- tizedbypushingtheTest/Hushbuttononthesmokealarmcover.Ifthe smokeisnottoodense,thealarmwillsilenceimmediatelyandthered LEDblinksevery10seconds.Thisindicatesthatthealarmisinatempo- rarilydesensitizedcondition. Thesmokealarmwillautomaticallyresetafterapproximately10minutes andsoundthealarmifparticlesofcombustionarestillpresent. TheSMARTHUSH featurecanbeusedrepeatedlyuntiltheairhas beenclearedoftheconditioncausingthealarm.PushingtheTest/Hush buttononthealarmwillendthetemporarilydesensitizedperiod. Ifthesmokeisnottoodense,aftertenminutesthealarmwillreturnto normaloperation. NOTE: Dense smoke will override the SMART HUSHTM feature and sound a continuous alarm.

  • Page 17: Deactivation Of Alarm

    8. Battery BATTERY ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION NOTE:OneLithium-Ionbattery,permanentlysealedinsidethealarm, powersthisunit;nobatteryinstallationorreplacementisnecessaryfor thelifeofthealarm. IMPORTANT:Constantexposuretohighorlowhumiditymayreduce batterylife. WARNING! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ALARM FOR ANY REASON! Donottrytorepairthesmokealarmyourself.Noserviceableparts included. Low battery:Thisalarmisequippedwithalowbatterymonitorcircuit whichwillcausethealarmtoproduceasingle“chirp”approximately every60secondsandblinktheRedLEDevery30seconds,fora minimumofseven(7)daysshouldthebatterybecomelow. THE UNIT MUST BE DEACTIVATED (see “Deactivation of Alarm” section) and replaced within 7 days of the first occurrence of the “Low Battery Warning”...
  • Page 18 9. Deactivation of Alarm To Deactivate The Alarm: Remove the alarm from the mounting plate by rotating it in the direction indicated by the arrows on the cover of the alarm. On back side of alarm, locate the area on product label. Break through label with a screw driver.
  • Page 19 10. General Carbon Monoxide (CO) Information Possible Sources Of Carbon Monoxide Insideyourhome,appliancesusedforheatingandcookingarethe mostlikelysourcesofCO.Vehiclesrunninginattachedgaragescanalso producedangerouslevelsofCO. COcanbeproducedwhenburninganyfossilfuel:gasoline,propane, naturalgas,oilandwood.Itcanbeproducedbyanyfuel-burning appliancethatismalfunctioning,improperlyinstalled,ornotventilated correctly,suchas: Possiblesourcesincludefurnaces,gasranges/stoves,gasclothes dryers,waterheaters,portablefuelburningspaceheaters,fireplaces, wood-burningstovesandcertainswimmingpoolheaters.Blocked chimneysorflues,backdraftingandchangesinairpressure,corroded ordisconnectedventpipes,oralooseorcrackedfurnaceexchanger canalsoreleaseCOintoyourbuilding.Vehiclesandothercombustion enginesrunninginanattachedgarageandusingacharcoal/gasgrillor hibachiinanenclosedareaareallpossiblesourcesofCO. ThefollowingconditionscanresultintransientCOsituations: Excessivespillageorreverseventingoffuel-burningappliancescaused byoutdoorambientconditionssuchas:Winddirectionand/orvelocity, includinghighgustsofwind,heavyairintheventpipes(cold/humidair withextendedperiodsbetweencycles),negativepressuredifferential resultingfromtheuseofexhaustfans,simultaneousoperationof severalfuel-burningappliancescompetingforlimitedinternalair,vent pipeconnectionsvibratingloosefromclothesdryers,furnaces,orwater heaters,obstructionsin,orunconventional,ventpipedesignswhich canamplifytheabovesituations,extendedoperationofunventedfuel- burningdevices(range,oven,fireplace,etc.),temperatureinversions whichcantrapexhaustgassesneartheground,caridlinginanopenor closedattachedgarage,ornearahome.

  • Page 20: Co Safety Tips

    10. General Carbon Monoxide (CO) Information CO Safety Tips Everyyear,havetheheatingsystem,vents,chimneyandflueinspected andcleanedbyaqualifiedtechnician.Alwaysinstallappliances accordingtomanufacturer’sinstructionsandadheretolocalbuilding codes.Mostappliancesshouldbeinstalledbyprofessionalsand inspectedafterinstallation.Regularlyexamineventsandchimneys forimproperconnections,visiblerust,orstains,andcheckforcracks infurnaceheatexchangers.Verifythatthecolorofflameisblueon pilotlightsandburners.Ayellowororangeflameisasignthatthe fuelisnotburningcompletelyandmaybereleasingCO.Teachall householdmemberswhatthealarmsoundslikeandhowtorespond.Fire Departments,mostutilitycompaniesandHVACcontractorswillperform COinspections,somemaychargeforthisservice.It’sadvisabletoinquire aboutanyapplicablefeespriortohavingtheserviceperformed.Kiddewill notpayfor,orreimbursetheowneroruserofthisproduct,foranyrepair ordispatchcallsrelatedtothealarmsounding. Symptoms of CO Poisoning Initialcarbonmonoxidepoisoningsymptomsaresimilartothefluwith nofeverandcanincludedizziness,severeheadaches,nausea,vomiting anddisorientation.Everyoneissusceptiblebutexpertsagreethatunborn babies,pregnantwomen,seniorcitizensandpeoplewithheartor respiratoryproblemsareespeciallyvulnerable.Ifsymptomsofcarbon monoxidepoisoningareexperiencedseekmedicalattentionimmediately. COpoisoningcanbedeterminedbyacarboxyhemoglobintest. ThefollowingsymptomsarerelatedtoCARBONMONOXIDEPOISONING andshouldbediscussedwithALLmembersofthehousehold: 1. Mild Exposure:Slightheadache,nausea,vomiting,fatigue(often describedas“Flu-like”symptoms).

  • Page 21: Cleaning Your Alarm

    10. General Carbon Monoxide (CO) Information Thelevelsofexposurelistedonthepreviouspage,relatetohealthy adults.Levelsdifferforthoseathighrisk.Exposuretohighlevels ofcarbonmonoxidecanbefatalorcausepermanentdamageand disabilities.Manycasesofreportedcarbonmonoxidepoisoningindicate thatwhilevictimsareawaretheyarenotfeelingwell,theybecomeso disorientedtheyareunabletosavethemselvesbyeitherexitingthe building,orcallingforassistance.Also,youngchildrenandhousehold petsmaybethefirsteffected.Familiarizationwiththeeffectsofeach levelisimportant. 11. Cleaning Your Alarm Your alarm should be cleaned at least once a year Youcancleantheinteriorofyouralarm(sensingchamber)byusing compressedairoravacuumcleanerhoseandblowingorvacuuming throughtheopeningsaroundtheperimeterofthealarm.Theoutsideof thealarmcanbewipedwithadampcloth.Useonlywatertodampen thecloth,useofdetergentsorcleanerscoulddamagethealarm. Aftercleaning,testyouralarmbyusingthetestbutton.Ifcleaningdoes notrestorethealarmtonormaloperation,thealarmshouldbereplaced. • Neverusedetergentorothersolventstocleantheunit. •  A voidsprayingairfreshener,hairspray,orotheraerosolsnear thealarm.

  • Page 22: Good Safety Habits

    11. Cleaning Your Alarm • MovetheSmoke/COAlarmandplaceinanotherlocationprior toperforminganyofthefollowing: • Stainingorstrippingwoodfloorsorfurniture • Painting • Wallpapering • Usingadhesives Storingtheunitinaplasticbagduringanyoftheaboveprojectswill protectthesensorsfromdamage.Whenhouseholdcleaningsuppliesor similarcontaminatesareused,theareamustbewellventilated. WARNING: Reinstall the Smoke/CO Alarm as soon as possible to assure continuous protection. 12. Good Safety Habits Develop and practice a plan of escape! •...
  • Page 23 12. Good Safety Habits • Currentstudieshaveshownsmokealarmsmaynotawakenall sleepingindividuals,andthatitistheresponsibilityofindividuals inthehouseholdthatarecapableofassistingotherstoprovide assistancetothosewhomaynotbeawakenedbythealarm sound,ortothosewhomaybeincapableofsafelyevacuatingthe areaunassisted. Alarm Exit Procedure • Leaveimmediatelybyyourescapeplan.Everysecondcounts,so don’twastetimegettingdressedorpickingupvaluables. • Inleaving,don’topenanyinsidedoorwithoutfirstfeelingits surface.Ifhot,orifyouseesmokeseepingthroughcracks,don’t openthatdoor!Instead,useyouralternateexit.Iftheinsideof thedooriscool,placeyourshoulderagainstit,openitslightlyand bereadytoslamitshutifheatandsmokerushin. • Stayclosetotheflooriftheairissmokey.Ifpossibledonot breathetoodeeplytoavoidsmokeinhalation.Breathethrougha cloth(preferablywet)ifpossible. • Onceoutside,gotoyourselectedmeetingplaceandmakesure everyoneisthere. • Callthefiredepartmentfromyourneighbor’shome-notfrom yours! • Don’treturntoyourhomeuntilthefireofficialssaythatitisall righttodoso. • Therearesituationswhereasmokealarmmaynotbeeffectiveto protectagainstfire.Forinstance: a)smokinginbed b)leavingchildrenhomealone c)cleaningwithflammableliquids,suchasgasoline d) fireswherethevictimisintimatewithaflaminginitiatedfire;for...

  • Page 24: Additional Recommendations

    12. Good Safety Habits Additional Recommendations TheNationalFireProtectionAssociation’sStandard72providesthe followinginformation: SmokeDetection.Whererequiredbyapplicablelaws,codes,orstandards forthespecifiedoccupancy,approvedsingle-andmultiple-stationsmoke alarmsshallbeinstalledasfollows:(1)Inallsleepingrooms.(2)Outside ofeachseparatesleepingarea,inimmediatevicinityofthesleeping rooms.(3)Oneachlevelofthedwellingunit,includingbasements Exception:Inexistingone-andtwo-familydwellingunits,approved smokealarmspoweredbybatteriesarepermitted. SmokeDetection-AreMoreSmokeAlarmsDesirable? Requirednumberofsmokealarms(asshowninImage1AandImage 1B):Therequirednumberofsmokealarmsmightnotprovidereliable earlywarningprotectionforthoseareasseparatedbyadoorfromthe areasprotectedbytherequiredsmokealarms.Forthisreason,itis recommendedthatthehouseholderconsidertheuseofadditionalsmoke alarmsforthoseareasforincreasedprotection. Theadditionalareasincludethebasement,bedrooms,diningroom, furnaceroom,utilityroom,andhallwaysnotprotectedbytherequired smokealarms.Theinstallationofthesmokealarmsinthekitchen,attic (finishedorunfinished),orgarageisnormallynotrecommended,as theselocationsoccasionallyexperienceconditionsthatcanresultin improperoperation. AlarmsshouldbeinstalledinaccordancewiththeNationalFireProtection Association’sStandard72(NFPA,BatterymarchPark,Quincy,MA02269). Notifyyourlocalfiredepartmentandinsurancecompanyofyoursmoke alarminstallation. Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubject tothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmful interference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived, includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation....

  • Page 25: Service Information

    13. Service Information DuringthespecifiedwarrantyperiodKiddeCanadawillrepairorreplace, atitsdiscretionanydefectiveKiddeAlarmsthatarereturnedinapostage paidpackagetothefollowingaddress:KiddeCanadaInc., Attn:WarrantyReturns,P.O.Box40,Apsley,ONK0L1A0. Pleaseincludeyourname,addressandphonenumberalongwithabrief descriptionofwhatiswrongwiththeunit.Forfurtherassistanceplease callourtollfreeCustomerServiceat1-800-880-6788.Damagefrom neglect,abuseorfailuretoadheretoanyoftheenclosedinstructionswill resultinterminationofthewarranty,andtheunitwillnotbereplaced orrepaired. Thisuser’sguideandtheproductsdescribedhereinarecopyrighted,with allrightsreserved.Underthesecopyrightlaws,nopartofthisuser’sguide maybecopiedforusewithoutthewrittenconsentofKidde.Ifyourequire furtherinformationpleasecontactCustomerServiceat1-800-880-6788or writeusat:KiddeCanadaInc.,P.O.Box40,Apsley,ONK0L1A0orcontact usatourwebsiteatwww.kiddecanada.com.

  • Page 26: Warranty

    Sincesomeprovincesdonotallowlimitationsofthedurationofanimpliedwarranty ordonotallowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages, theabovelimitationsorexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.Whilethiswarrantygives youspecificlegalrights,youmayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromprovinceto province.Theabovewarrantymaynotbealteredexceptinwritingsignedbyboth partieshereto. IMPORTANT: Do not remove unit back cover. Back cover removal will void warranty. YourKiddesmokealarmisnotasubstituteforproperty,disability,lifeor otherinsuranceofanykind.Appropriateinsurancecoverageisyourresponsibility. Consultyourinsuranceagent. KiddeCanadaInc.,P.O.Box40,Apsley,ONK0L1A0 QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION CallourConsumerHotlineat1-800-880-6788orcontact usatourwebsiteatwww.kiddecanada.com...

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