Kidde P4010ACLEDSCO-2 User Manual

Kidde P4010ACLEDSCO-2 User Manual

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm user guide

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Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm User guide
Combination Photoelectric Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm
with LED Strobe and Voice and Hardwire Interconnect
Model P4010ACLEDSCO-2
AMBIent lIgHt SenSOr
Alarm samples the ambient light conditions of its location
and, if possible, determines a Night / Day cycle to delay chirps
during the night until the next Day cycle begins.
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  • Page 1 Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm User guide Combination Photoelectric Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm with LED Strobe and Voice and Hardwire Interconnect Model P4010ACLEDSCO-2 AMBIent lIgHt SenSOr Alarm samples the ambient light conditions of its location and, if possible, determines a Night / Day cycle to delay chirps during the night until the next Day cycle begins.
  • Page 2 Thank You for Purchasing this Kidde Alarm Hardwired for 120VAC, this model features a non-replaceable, sealed-in battery backup. It also contains an LED Strobe, a voice message system and SMART HUSH® Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms. nOte : Battery backup supplies power to the smoke and carbon monoxide alarm portion only. Strobe will not work without AC power.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds ... . 4 2. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds ..5 3.
  • Page 4: Smoke Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds

    1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds Smoke alarm pattern is three long beeps with voice “Fire!,” a 1.5 second pause, and three long beeps repeating. The red LED blinks in time with alarm pattern, and the Strobe flashes every second. The smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke and carbon monoxide are present.
  • Page 5: Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds

    2. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds Carbon monoxide (CO) alarm pattern is four quick beeps with voice “Warning! Carbon Monoxide” repeating every 5 seconds. The red LED blinks in time with alarm pattern. The Strobe will flash 4 times every 5 seconds.
  • Page 6: Other Alarm Visual And Audible Indicators

    3. Other Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators Operational Mode Visual Indications Audible Indications Action/Note: normal (standby) AC power: Green LED on continuously during light conditions, or blink every 60 sec during dark conditions. DC power: Green LED blink approx every 60 sec. test (button press when •...
  • Page 7: Troubleshooting Guide

    Test/Hush® button is push/released once. Report the number of blinks to customer service if needed. If you require further information please contact Product Support at 1-800-880-6788 or write us at: Kidde, 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC 27302. Our internet address is www.kidde.com.
  • Page 8: Introduction, Product Features & Specifications

    5. Introduction, Product Features and Specifications Introduction This alarm detects products of combustion using photoelectric technology and carbon monoxide using an electro- chemical cell. Many times throughout this User Guide, we will refer to Carbon Monoxide as “CO.” Ten (10) years after the unit was installed, this unit will automatically alert you that it is time to replace the unit. This is called “End of Unit Life”...
  • Page 9 The following diagrams show that the light intensity gradually decreases as the viewing angle is increased. Use this information to determine the best location for the strobe light. LIGHT LIGHT SOURCE SOURCE CEILING CEILING PERCENT PERCENT ANGLE ANGLE 90° 90° 90°...
  • Page 10: Limitations Of Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Alarms

    6. Limitations of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms wArnIng: pleASe reAd CAreFUlly And tHOrOUgHly product Features and Specifications: • Life safety from fire in residential occupancies is based primarily on early notification to occupants of the need to escape, followed by the appropriate egress actions by those occupants. •...
  • Page 11 wArnIng: pleASe reAd CAreFUlly And tHOrOUgHly • IMPORTANT: This alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect any other gas. CAUtIOn: This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
  • Page 12: Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms

    7. Recommended Locations • For rooms larger than 250 sq. ft. the notification device should be located within 4.88 m (16’) of the pillow when ANYWHERE ALONG located in a sleeping area. THIS BOLD SURFACE • Locate the first strobe/smoke alarm in the bedroom in which the hearing impaired individual sleeps. Try to monitor the exit path, as the bedrooms are usually farthest from the exit.
  • Page 13 • For mobile home installation, select locations carefully to avoid thermal barriers that may form at the ceiling. For more details, see MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION section. • When mounting an alarm on the ceiling, locate it at a minimum of 4” (10 cm) from the side wall. •...
  • Page 14: Locations To Avoid

    8. Locations to Avoid • Do not place in direct sunlight or install near high ambient light areas, the bright light may reduce one’s ability to notice the strobe light. • In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your automobile. •...
  • Page 15: Wiring / Installation / Activation

    9. Wiring / Installation / Activation wiring requirements • This alarm should be installed on a UL 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.
  • Page 16 • A maximum of 24 Kidde Safety devices may be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement. The intercon- nect system should not exceed the NFPA interconnect limit of 12 smoke alarms and/or 18 alarms total (smoke, CO, Smoke/ CO Combination, heat, etc.). With 18 alarms interconnected, it is still possible to interconnect up to a total of 6 remote signaling devices and /or relay modules (see below for details on interconnecting Kidde devices) •...
  • Page 17 AC connector shipped with product before tightening the screws. Existing Kidde • Plug the AC QUICK CONNECTOR into the wiring harness attached AC Connector (either connector AC connector...
  • Page 18 RF-SM-ACDC, PE120, P12040, Pi2000, Pi2010, KN-COSM-I, KN-COSM-IB, KN-COSM-IBA, KN-COPE-I, KN-COPE-IC, KN-COB-IC, KN-COP-IC, SL177i, SLED177i, HD135F, SM120X, CO120X, i12010S, i12010SCO, P4010ACSCO, P4010ACSCO-W, P4010LACS-W, P4010ACS, P4010ACS-W, P4010ACLEDS-2, P4010ACLEDSCO-2. The alarm is now activated! After installation / activation, test your alarm as described in Operation and Testing section.
  • Page 19: Operation And Testing

    10. Operation and Testing Operation The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is complete (see “TESTING” below). When products of combustion (smoke or CO) are sensed, the unit sounds a loud alarm with CO AlArM SenSOr reSpOnSe tIMeS Strobe flashing and voice messages.
  • Page 20: Recognizing Nuisance Alarms

    When chirping begins during the next Day cycle, you can temporarily silence End of Unit Life chirps by pressing the Test/Hush® button. Low Battery chirps cannot be silenced. If a valid Night / Day cycle has not been established because the unit is located pOSSIBle CHIrpIng reASOnS in either a constantly dark or lighted location, the chirps mentioned End of Unit Life: will be delayed at night...
  • Page 21: Battery Backup

    Carbon Monoxide (CO) nuisance reSet: Pushing the button during CO alarm allows the unit to reset calculations and double check for the presence of CO. If the unit re-alarms within 6 minutes, it is sensing high levels of CO which can quickly become a dangerous situation.
  • Page 22: Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery

    13. Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery wArnIng: FAIlUre tO dISCHArge AlArM BAttery AS InStrUCted prIOr tO dISpOSAl MAy CreAte pOtentIAl FOr lItHIUM BAttery relAted FIre Or HAzArd. wArnIng: dISCHArgIng tHe AlArM BAttery IS perMAnent • Once the alarm battery has been discharged, it cannot be reactivated! •...
  • Page 23: General Carbon Monoxide (Co) Information

    14. General Carbon Monoxide (CO) Information Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen. possible Sources of CO Inside your home, appliances used for heating and cooking are the most likely sources of CO. Vehicles running in attached garages can also produce dangerous levels of CO.
  • Page 24 HVAC contractors will perform CO inspections. Some contractors may charge for this service. It’s advisable to inquire about any applicable fees prior to having the service performed. Kidde will not pay for, or reimburse the owner or user of this product, for any repair or dispatch calls related to the alarm sounding.
  • Page 25: Cleaning Your Alarm

    15. Cleaning Your Alarm your Alarm Should be Cleaned at least Once a year You can clean the interior of your alarm (sensing chamber) by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose and blow- ing or vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth.
  • Page 26: Good Safety Habits

    16. Good Safety Habits develop and practice a plan of escape Prepare and practice a home escape plan twice a year, including drills at night. Know two ways out of every room (door & window) and identify a meeting place outside the home where everyone will gather once they have exited the resi- dence.
  • Page 27 Fire prevention Never smoke in bed, or leave cooking food unattended. Teach children never to play with matches or lighters! Train everyone in the home to recognize the smoke alarm pattern and to leave the home using their escape plan when it’s heard.
  • Page 28 Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but outside the bedrooms), heat or smoke detectors in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basements and attached garages.
  • Page 29: Service And Warranty

    Kidde warrants that the enclosed alarm will be free from defects in material and workmanship or design under normal use and service for a period of ten years from the date of purchase. The obligation of Kidde under this warranty is limited...

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