Kidde SL177i User Manual

Kidde SL177i User Manual

120vac dual mode strobe light for the hearing impaired
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120VAC Dual Mode Strobe Light
for the Hearing Impaired
Model SL177i
Bright Strobe Light
Flashes to warn of a smoke, heat or
carbon monoxide hazard.
Green LED
Indicates AC power is being delivered
to unit.
Description
The Kidde SL177i is a 120VAC wire in unit that
provides a visual warning when part of an
interconnected system. This unit can be directly
interconnected with Kidde smoke alarms, heat alarms
and carbon monoxide alarms (a maximum of 24 devices
of which 18 can by initiating). When triggered by a
smoke alarm or heat alarm, it will produce a steady
flash warning. When triggered by a carbon monoxide
alarm it will produce an intermittent flash warning. The
SL177i has a 5 year limited warranty and is UL Listed.
ATTENTION! The model SL177 and SL177I strobe lights
are designed to notify hearing impaired individuals of
impending danger, they have no detection means and
MUST be used in conjunction with operating Smoke,
Heat, or Carbon Monoxide Alarms.
Consumer Benefits
The Kidde SL177i, used in conjunction with a smoke, heat
or carbon monoxide alarm, provides a bright visual signal
to warn of a smoke, heat or CO hazard. The Kidde Strobe
light benefits the hearing impaired, allowing a visual alert
of a danger. This unit also includes a tamper resist pin
that helps to deter thief and tampering.

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  • Page 1 This unit can be directly to warn of a smoke, heat or CO hazard. The Kidde Strobe interconnected with Kidde smoke alarms, heat alarms light benefits the hearing impaired, allowing a visual alert and carbon monoxide alarms (a maximum of 24 devices of a danger.
  • Page 2: Technical Specifications

    Specifications Model: SL177i UPC: 0-25417-19129-5 The strobe light shall be Kidde Unit SL177i or approved equal. It shall be powered by a 120VAC, 60Hz source. The Power Source: 120VAC, 60HZ temperature operation range shall be between 40°F and Electrical Rating: 100 - 130 VAC, 60HZ, 80 mA 100°F (4°C and 38°C).
  • Page 3 MUST be used in conjunction with operating Smoke, Heat, or Carbon Monoxide Alarms. The model SL177I AC wire-in Strobe light can be directly interconnected with Kidde Safety 3-wire Smoke, Heat and CO alarms. It will produce an intermittent flash pattern (approxi- mately 4 flashes, followed by approximately 5 seconds off) when triggered by a Carbon Monoxide alarm and a steady flash when triggered by a smoke or heat alarm.
  • Page 4: Contents Of This Manual

    10 -- NFPA PROTECTION STANDARD 72 11 -- SERVICE AND WARRANTY 1. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER SL177I ( 3 WIRE INTERCONNECT UNIT ) ELECTRICAL RATING; Special Application 110-130 VAC Maximum Operating RMS Current 420 mA Note: This device was only tested over the range 110-130 VAC. Do not take 80% and110% of these...
  • Page 5 Multiple station (24) interconnect unit, interfaces directly with Kidde Safety Ion Smoke Alarm models: 1235, 1235CA, 1275, 1275CA, 1285, 1285CA Photo smoke alarms: PE120, PE120CA, Photo / Ion smoke alarms: PI2000, PI2000CA Heat Alarm models: HD135F, HD135FCA CO/ Ion Smoke alarm models:...
  • Page 6: Locations To Avoid

    • he appropriate power source is 110-130 Volts A.C. single phase supplied from a non-switched cir- cuit, which is not protected by a ground fault interrupter. MODEL SL177I WIRING INSTRUCTIONS: For A.C. QUICK CONNECT 3 WIRE HARNESS. CAUTION! TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER TO THE CIRCUIT BEFORE WIRING THE STROBE LIGHT.
  • Page 7 2. A. maximum of 24 Kidde Safety devices may be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement. The interconnect system should not exceed the NFPA interconnect limits of 12 smoke alarms and / or 18 alarms total (smoke, heat, Carbon monoxide, etc). With 18 interconnected alarms it is still possible to interconnect up to a total of 6 remote signaling devices and / or relay modules.
  • Page 8: Mounting Instructions

    MODEL SL177 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS: For A.C. QUICK CONNECT 2 WIRE HARNESS. Figure 2 illustrates the proper SL177 wiring. Improper connection will result in; damage to the strobe light or alarms, failure to operate, or a shock hazard. WIRING DIAGRAM FOR SL177. WIRE ON STROBE LIGHT HARNESS ------------------------ CONNECTED TO BLACK ----------------------...
  • Page 9 ON arrow on the cover until the strobe light snaps in place. (See fig. 5) Turn on the AC power, The model SL177I strobe light has a green AC power on indi- •...
  • Page 10: Testing And Operation

    6. TESTING AND OPERATION WARNING! THIS STROBE LIGHT IS EXTREMELY BRIGHT. DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE LIGHT OR TOUCH THE LENS WHEN THE LIGHT IS FLASHING. TESTING: Test by pushing the test button on one of the controlling alarms and hold it down for a minimum of 5 seconds after the alarms sounds.
  • Page 11 CLEANING YOUR STROBE LIGHT: To clean your Strobe light remove it from the mounting bracket and disconnect the A.C. Quick Connect power harness as outlined in section 5. You can clean dust from your strobe light by using a vacuum cleaner hose and vacuuming around the cover and lens openings on the strobe light.
  • Page 12: Good Safety Habits

    AN EARLY WARNING OF AN EMERGENCY SITUATION , THEY ARE NOT A SUBSTI- TUTE FOR AN INSURANCE POLICY. HOME OWNERS AND RENTERS SHOULD HAVE ADEQUATE INSURANCE TO PROTECT THEIR LIVES AND PROPERTY. 9. GOOD SAFETY HABITS DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE: _ Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two (2) escape routes from each room.
  • Page 13: Nfpa Required Protection

    If after reviewing this manual you feel that your Visual Signaling Device is defective in any way, do not tamper with the unit. Return it for servicing to: KIDDE SAFETY,1394 S. Third St., Mebane, NC. 27302 (See Warranty for in-warranty returns).
  • Page 14 The obligation of KIDDE Safety under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the Visual Signaling Device or any part which we find to be defective in...
  • Page 15 Accessories – Special order only Smoke Relay Modules: • Activates or deactivates auxiliary devices such as bells, lights and ventilation systems. • For use with all interconnected installations that contain smoke alarms and smoke / CO combo units and heat detectors. SM120X •...

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