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Leading authorities recommend that both ionisation and photoelectric smoke alarms be installed to help insure maximum detection of the various types of fires that can occur within the home. Ionisation 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 ionisation alarms. Heat alarms are useful in areas with condensation/dust/high humidity, such as kitchens and lofts.
Heat alarms MUST ALWAYS be interconnected to smoke alarms.
Electrical rating 230V AC, 50Hz 80mA max per alarm (maximum 80mA for originating unit with 24 Devices interconnected).These alarms may be used with the Kidde Wireless base accessory, enabling interconnection between alarms, wirelessly. The Remote, Test & Hush accessory will also work with alarms on Wireless bases.
EN14604: 2005 Licence No. KM738872 | 2797-CPR-535595 11 EN14604: 2005 | 103.0001 21 EN 14604:2005+AC:2008 AB:0086 |
BS 5446: Pt. 2: 2003 Lic No: KM738879 *Applicable to 1SF & 2SF Series | +Applicable to 3SF Series |
KIDDE SAFETY EUROPE LTD, ASH HOUSE, LITTLETON ROAD, ASHFORD, TW15 1TZ, UK.
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The additional user guide should be left in a safe place for the property owner. e.g. near Consumer Unit.
This alarm is designed for installation by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the latest I.E.E. Regulations and in regard to relevant Building Regulations.
Read these instructions thoroughly before proceeding. Peopleʼs lives depend on it.
This installer's guide is supplied for your guidance and should not be left with the property owner. This is for use by qualified electricians.
AC alarms must be powered by a constant 230V AC, 50Hz supply that is not controlled by any form of switch.
Grade ʻDʼ – AC with secondary power e.g. Alkaline battery/rechargeable cells. Recommended to connect to dedicated circuit that is separately electrically protected. This helps minimise interference (EMI) on alarm interconnect line from CFL's, dimmers, LV transformers etc.
Only interconnect to the identical brand of smoke/heat or C.O. alarm. Do not connect to any other brand of alarm/auxilary device unless approved by Kidde.
The Earth terminal is provided to facilltate wiring termination of the Earth wire, which plays no part in the safety protection of the alarm.
When testing the alarm, stand back so your hearing is not damaged by the 85dB sounder.
In new build or refurb projects, protect the alarm with a dust cap to prevent insects or dust contamination by following trades. The property owner or other responsible person must be advised to remove them for the alarms to operate correctly. (Ideally, fit alarms at latest stage possible onto pre-installed mounting base.)
Do NOT subject the alarm circuit to insulation resistance testing with the alarm base units connected. Failing to do so will cause damage outside the terms of the guarantee provisions. |
electrical shock hazard!
Never restore power supply until all alarms are completely installed.
Doing so before hand can cause serious injury.
Do not install in a dripping, water splashing, very humid area.
This alarm cannot be operated from power derived from a square wave or modified sine wave inverter. These types of inverters are sometimes 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.
In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your car. Only a HeatAlarm is suitable in such locations
In front of forced air supply ducts used for heating and air conditioning, near ceiling fans, orother high air flow areas.
Less than 10cm (4") from the peak of an ʻAʼ frame type ceiling.
In an area where the temperature may fall below 0°C or rise above 40°C. Such as garagesand unfinished attics; this should also include electrical boxes exposed to these environments.
Do not install where the ventilation openings in the unit could be impeded by items such asnewspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to alarm.
In very humid areas. Moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms.
In areas where the Relative Humidity (RH) is above 93%, non-condensing.
Near fluorescent lights or CFL lamps.. Electronic "noise" may cause nuisance alarms.
In insect infested areas
Smoke alarms should not be installed within 0.9m (3ft) of the following: the door to akitchen, the door to a bathroom containing a tub or shower, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans orother high air flow areas..
Kitchens: Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. Only Heat Alarms are suitable foruse in Kitchens; they should also be fitted in integral garages.
Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination (alarm and-guard) has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
Battery Changing
* Interconnect only — if single alarm installation, leave unconnected the I/O terminal.
These are double insulated products and do not need earthing: never use earth conductor to interconnect – use 3 core and earth cable. Use black in 3 core & earth cabling, for interconnect line.
If installing using old cabling (different colors), take great care / follow IEE Reqs.
Crossing line and neutral connections or line and interconnect connections will fatally
All interconnected alarms must be powered off the same fuse/circuit breaker.
Total cable length between alarms must not exceed 250m (273yds) and be 1.0mm in diameter, 3 core and earth (BS6243Y). Wiring must conform to the IEE regulations - BS7671, or latest edition.
These smoke/heat alarms are Interconnectable with Kidde Rechargeable CO Alarm models 423D/9hir & 423/9hir.but will not respond to a CO interconnect alarm signal. These alarms will trigger the interconnected hard wired CO alarms with a deferential sounder
NOTE: TEST ALARM USING TEST BUTTON AFTER BATTERIES ARE REPLACED.
NOTE: Do not use lithium batteries in these units.
Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of possible fires at a reasonable cost; however, alarms have sensing limitations. Leading authorities recommend that both ionisation and photoelectric smoke alarms be installed to help insure maximum detection of the various types of fires that can occur within the home. Ionisation 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 ionisation alarms.
Heat alarms are useful in areas with condensation/dust/high humidity, such as kitchens and lofts. Heat alarms MUST ALWAYS be interconnected to smoke alarms.
Heat alarms are triggered when a temperature of approximately 57°C is reached - they are not suitable for use as a fire safety device independently, they must always be used in conjunction and interconnected to smoke alarms.
Loose batteries, where fitted must be of the specified type, in good condition and installed properly.
AC only powered alarms will not operate if AC power has been cut off such as by an electrical fire, an open fuse or loss of mains supply.
All alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the batteries and the alarm circuits are in good operating condition.
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. Victims can be involved with the fire, 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, other strategies such as protection-in-place or assisted escape or rescue are necessary.
Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the unit. Therefore, smoke alarms may not sense fires starting in chimneys, 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. Equally heat alarms will only be triggered if they are correctly sited to detect heat. The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair ones ability to hear the alarm. For maximum protection a smoke alarm should be installed in each sleeping area on every level of a home. Hearing impaired occupiers should consider fitting additional strobe accessories to give a visual alarm.
Although smoke/heat alarms can help save lives by providing an early warning of a fire, they are not a substitute for an insurance policy. Home owners and renters should have adequate insurance to protect their property.
If after reviewing this Installer's Guide or User Guide you feel that your smoke alarm is defective in any way, do not tamper with the unit. Refer to Repair/Servicing Section. Contact your Installer, Wholesale Distributor or Landlord
Fire-warning equipment for residential occupancies are capable of protecting about half of the occupants in potentially fatal fires. Victims are often intimate with the fire, too old or too young, or physically or mentally impaired such that they cannot escape even when warned early enough that escape should be possible. For these people, other strategies such as protection-in-place or assisted escape or rescue would be necessary. If the alarm is located outside the sleeping room or on a different floor, it may not wake up a sound sleeper.
The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair oneʼs ability to hear the smoke alarm. For maximum protection, a smoke alarm should be installed in each sleeping area on every level of a home.
Always turn off the mains supply to AC alarms before checking connections etc..
Symptom | Possible cause/solutions |
Green L.E.D. not lit |
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Frequent nuisance alarms | See sections 2,3,4 and 7. If sited incorrectly/not regularly cleaned as section 11, nuisance alarms can occur. |
Alarm chirps every 30-40 seconds | Verify green LED is lit continuously the see section 5 to replace battery if applicable. If unit has rechargeable battery or problem persists after installing a new battery, contact customer service. |
| See parts 1a and 1b above. Have installer re check wiring if Green LED is illuminated, but alarm does not appear to function. If no Green LED check consumer unit. Alarm will still function on battery power, if battery is in serviceable state. <Red LED will blink about once a minute to confirm>. Check via Test Button. |
| Consult a qualified electrician or your Landlord to remedy as soon as possible. |
Consult our website for additional information and help www.smoke-alarms.co.uk
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If after reviewing this Installer's Guide or User Guide you feel that your smoke alarm is defective in any way, do not tamper with the unit. Refer to Repair/Servicing Section. Contact your Installer, Wholesale Distributor or Landlord.
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