0310-7201-00.qxd:_ 2008.2.25 2:08 PM Page 1 For model: PE910UK Smoke Alarm User’s Guide Lithium (non-replaceable sealed in) Battery-Operated Opitcal Smoke Alarm with HUSH Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms. Thank you for purchasing this smoke alarm. It is an important part of your family’s home safety plan. You can trust this product to provide the highest quality safety protection.
(associated with slow smoldering fires) sooner than ionisation alarms. Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable. For maximum protection, Kidde recommends that both Ionisation and Photoelectric alarms be installed. IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION AND KEEP THIS MANUAL NEAR THE ALARM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
0310-7201-00.qxd:_ 2008.2.25 2:08 PM Page 3 • Put smoke alarms at both ends of a bedroom hallway or large room if the hallway or room is more than 9.1 m (30 feet) long. • Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at or within 0.9 m (3 ft) of the highest point (measured horizontally).
0310-7201-00.qxd:_ 2008.2.25 2:08 PM Page 4 2.LOCATIONS TO AVOID • In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your motor vehicle. • Less than 10 cm (4”) from the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling. • In an area where the temperature may fall below 4ºC (40ºF) or rise above38ºC (100ºF), such as garages and unfinished attics.
0310-7201-00.qxd:_ 2008.2.25 2:08 PM Page 5 2. After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in Section 1, attach the mounting bracket to the ceiling as shown in Figure 3. For wall mounting see Figure 4. Place the mounting plate on the wall; be sure the “A” line is horizontal (parallel to the floor).
0310-7201-00.qxd:_ 2008.2.25 2:08 PM Page 6 4.OPERATION AND TESTING OPERATION: The smoke alarm is operating once the alarm is activated (see Section 3) and testing is complete. When products of combustion are sensed, the unit sounds a loud 85db pulsating alarm until the air is cleared. If there is any question as to the cause of the alarm, it should be assumed that the alarm is due to an actual fire and the dwelling should be evacuated immediately.
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. This model PE910UK has a HUSH control that is extremely useful in areas prone to nuisance alarms. For more information refer to Section 4, OPERATION AND TESTING.
(associated with slow smoldering fires) sooner than ionisation alarms. Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable. For maximum protection, Kidde recommends that both Ionisation and Photoelectric alarms be installed. • A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type, in good condition and installed properly.
0310-7201-00.qxd:_ 2008.2.25 2:08 PM Page 9 For maximum protection, a smoke alarm should be installed in each sleeping area on every level of a home. • Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing an early warning of a fire, they are not a substitute for an insurance policy.
If after reviewing this manual you feel that your smoke alarm is defective in any way, do not tamper with the unit. Return it for servicing to: Kidde Safety Europe,, Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, Slough, Berkshire SL3 OHB. (See Warranty for in-warranty...
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The obligation of Kidde Safety under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the smoke alarm or...