Where Not To Install; Mounting Instructions; Testing The Alarm - Kidde 10SCO User Manual

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 your alarm on an inside wall
ONLY
B. Where Not to Install:
Do not install in garages, furnace rooms or bathrooms! INSTALL
FEET AWAY FROM ANY FUEL BURNING OR COOKING APPLIANCE
Don't install within 5 feet of fuel burning appliances
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Don't wall-mount close to obstructions (e.g. behind curtains, shelving or furniture)
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Don't fit in dusty, dirty or greasy areas (e.g. garages or workshops)
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Don't wall-mount within 30cm of the ceiling as this is a 'dead air' space
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Avoid humid areas (such as bathrooms) with greater than 90% relative humidity
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(RH), non-condensing, or areas with temperatures outside of the operating range
(0-40C). Keep away from sinks.
Don't install within 1 metre of fluorescent lights
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Step 2: Mounting Instructions
YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM IS SEALED AND THE COVER IS NOT
REMOVABLE!
To help identify the date to replace the unit, a label has been affixed to the side of
1.
the alarm. Write the 'Replace by 'date (10 years from initial power up) in
permanent marker on the
information.
Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the alarm by holding the mountin
2.
bracket and twisting the alarm in the direction indicated by the 'OFF'arrow on the
alarm cover.
Selecting the proper location for your Smoke/CO Alarm, as described.. To ensure
3.
aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway, or wall, the 'A'
mounting bracket must be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounted, or
horizontal when wall mounted.
Install the alarm on the mounting bracket and rotate the alarm in the direction of
4.
'ON' a rrow on the cover until the alarm ratchets into place (this ratcheting function
allows for aesthetic align
positions (every 90 degrees).
5. Two labels are included with your alarm. They have important information
to do in case of an alarm. Add the phone number of your emergency service
provider (for smoke or fire emergencies call '999' or for CO gas emergencies c
0800 111 999) in the space provided. Alternatively, for solid fuel emergencies call
HETAS (0845 634 5626) or for oil based emergencies call Oftec (0845 65
Place one label next to the alarm after it is mounted, and one label near a fres
source such as a door or window.
6. Pull the Battery Pull Tab (yellow tab protruding from unit) completely out of unit.
This will automatically connect the battery.
Step 3: Testing the Alarm
CAUTION: Due to the loudn
arm's length away from the unit when testing.
The test/reset button has four purposes. It tests the unit's electronics, res
alarm, activates the HUSH feature, and activates the Peak Level Memory Feature.
label. See Alarm Replacement section for additional
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