Kidde i12060CA Manuals 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 sine
wave inverter. These power sources produce high peak
voltages that will damage the alarm.
•For alarms that are used as single station, DO NOT
7