Kidde i12020ACA Manual page 8

Installation
Mobile Homes
Modern mobile homes have been designed to be energy
efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended in
Recommended Locations and Image 2A.
In older mobile homes that are not well insulated compared
to present standards, extreme heat or cold can be transferred
from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls
and roof. This may create a thermal barrier that can prevent
the smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling.
In such units, install the smoke alarm on an inside wall with
the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 10 cm (4") and a
maximum of 30.5 cm (12") below the ceiling (Image 2A).
If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile
home, or if you notice that the outer walls and ceiling are
either hot or cold, install the alarm on an inside wall. For
minimum protection, install at least one alarm close to the
bedrooms. For additional protection, see Image 1A.
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.
Wiring
CAUTION! Turn off the main power to the circuit before wiring the alarm.
• This smoke alarm should be installed on a CSA listed or
recognized junction box. All connections should be made
by a qualified electrician and all wiring used shall be in
accordance with articles 210 and 300.3(B) of the U.S.
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, NFPA 72 and/or
any other codes having jurisdiction in your area. The
multiple station interconnect wiring must be run in the
same raceway or cable as the AC power wiring to the
alarms. In addition, the resistance of the interconnect
wiring shall be a maximum of 10 ohms.
• The appropriate power source is 120 Volt AC Single Phase
supplied from a non-switchable circuit which is not
protected by a ground fault interrupter.
• The alarm should not be operated on power derived from
a square wave, modified square wave or modified sine
wave inverter. These power sources produce high peak
voltages that will damage the alarm.
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