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Kidde P4010DCSCO-WCA User Manual

Photoelectric smoke & carbon monoxide alarm with voice and wireless interconnect
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WireLeSS
Photoelectric Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm
with Voice and Wireless Interconnect
User Guide
Model P4010DCSCO-WCA
WireLeSS interconnect:
You do NOT need a home wi-fi
system to use these units. Multiple
wireless units create their own
independent wireless alarm
network.
coMbination aLarM
10-year battery
WireLeSS interconnect
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  • Page 1 WireLeSS Photoelectric Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Voice and Wireless Interconnect User Guide Model P4010DCSCO-WCA WireLeSS interconnect: You do NOT need a home wi-fi system to use these units. Multiple wireless units create their own independent wireless alarm network.
  • Page 2 Thank You for Purchasing this Kidde Alarm This model features a non-replaceable, sealed-in battery. It also contains a voice message system and Hush Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms. It is capable of Wireless Interconnect. ® read Section 9: Activation and Wireless Alarm Network, before powering the units. You do NOT need a home wi-fi system to use these units.

  • 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. 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. warning: Carbon monoxide alarm aCtivation indiCates the presenCe of Carbon monoxide (Co) at high ConCentrations whiCh Can kill you.

  • 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) Green LED blink approx every 60 sec. • • test (button press 4 patterns of Red/Amber/Green. Button press sound Perform Test/Hush button • • when no alarm condi- Test: Red LED blinks in time with Voice: "Testing, this is very loud.

  • Page 7: Troubleshooting Guide

    Hush Voice “Temporarily (after button push Silenced.” during network error) If you require further information please contact Product Support at 1-800-880-6788 or write us at: Kidde Canada Inc., P.O. Box 40, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0. Our internet address is www.kiddecanada.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 electrochemical cell. Many times throughout this User Guide, we will refer to Carbon Monoxide as “CO.” Ten (10) years after the unit is installed, this unit will automatically alert you that it is time to replace the unit.

  • Page 9: Limitations Of Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Alarms

    6. Limitations of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms WarninG: PLeaSe read careFULLy and tHoroUGHLy • 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 10 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 11: Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms

    7. Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms 10 cm (4") 10 cm (4") ANYWHERE ALONG THIS BOLD SURFACE 10 cm ANYWHERE ALONG • (4") Locate smoke alarms in all sleeping areas. Try to monitor the exit path as the bedrooms are usually farthest 30.5 cm THIS BOLD SURFACE 10 cm...
  • Page 12 • 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 10 cm (4") from the side wall. •...

  • Page 13: Locations To Avoid

    8. Locations to Avoid • In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your automobile. • Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen alarm is desired, it should have an alarm silence feature or be a photoelectric type. •...

  • Page 14: Activation And Wireless Alarm Network

    DC Models: P4010LDCS-WCA, P4010DCS-WCA, P4010DCSCO-WCA. • A maximum of 24 Kidde Safety devices may be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement. The interconnect 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.

  • Page 15: Setting Up A Wireless Alarm Network

    9.1 Setting Up a Wireless Alarm Network Creating an interconnected wireless alarm network is a simple process, with intelligent “self-enrollment” features, and user-friendly voice prompts. a. reMoVe aLL deViceS FroM tHeir PackaGinG b. PoWer UP aLL deViceS • Locate the red wheel on the back of the device. Turn the red ACTIVATION TOOL wheel to the “ON”...
  • Page 16 • The light will pulse and device will sound a continuous “Sonar” “Success, now ping until step E is complete. connected!” e. reLax and Wait Wait until all devices have connected to network. Once connected, Figure 9.1-D each device will speak, “Success now connected!” •...

  • Page 17: Adding Another Device To An Existing Wireless Alarm Network

    9.2 Adding Another Device to an Existing Wireless Alarm Network For various reasons, you might want to add additional units to your existing wireless alarm network. Modifying your existing wireless alarm network is easy and user-friendly. a. reMoVe tHe neW deVice FroM itS PackaGinG. b.
  • Page 18 e. reLax and Wait “Success, now connected!” • Wait until the new device has connected to the network. Once connected, the new device will speak, “Success now connected!” • Once connected, the light ring will glow green. Figure 9.2-D F. Pick tHe inStaLLed deVice “Setup complete!”...

  • Page 19: Resetting A Device's Wireless Settings

    9.3 Resetting a Device’s Wireless Settings If you encounter an issue at any point during the wireless network setup process, you may reset the device by following the directions below. a. beGin reSet “Resetting wireless Press and hold the button on the device for 8-9 seconds until you settings.”...
  • Page 20 teStinG co aLarM SenSor reSPonSe tiMeS Test your alarm weekly by pressing and At 70 PPM, the unit must alarm within 60-240 minutes. releasing the test button quickly. A quick beep will confirm the button has been At 150 PPM, the unit must alarm within 10-50 minutes. pushed followed by voice prompts that will At 400 PPM, the unit must alarm within 4-15 minutes.

  • Page 21: Recognizing Nuisance Alarms

    cHirPinG PoSSibLe cHirPinG reaSonS When chirping begins during the next Day cycle, you End of Unit Life: will be delayed at night can temporarily silence End of Unit Life or Network Error chirps by pressing the Test/Hush button. Low Battery Network Error: will be delayed at night chirps cannot be silenced.
  • Page 22 note: Dense smoke will override Hush and sound a continuous alarm. If no fire is present, check to ® see if one of the reasons listed in Section 8. LOCATIONS TO AVOID may have caused the alarm. If a fire is discovered, get out and call the fire department.

  • Page 23: Battery

    note: Hush and Locate features are dependent on the type of models in your interconnect system. ® Non-wireless models cannot receive the wireless Locate feature and will continue to alarm until the initiating unit is Hushed or the Smoke/ CO condition clears. WarninG: aLtHoUGH reSet and Locate FeatUre can be USed For co aLarM eVentS, it iS iMPoSSibLe to deterMine tHe SoUrce oF a co aLarM USinG SiGHt or SMeLL.

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26 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 27: Cleaning Your Alarm

    tHe FoLLoWinG SyMPtoMS are reLated to carbon Monoxide PoiSoninG and SHoULd be diScUSSed WitH aLL MeMberS oF tHe HoUSeHoLd: 1. MiLd exPoSUre: Headaches, fatigue, drowsiness, shortness of breath, “flu”-like symptoms (without fever), and impaired motor functions (like difficulty walking or problems with balance); 2.
  • Page 28 • Never use detergent or other solvents to clean the unit. • Avoid spraying air freshener, hair spray, or other aerosols near the alarm. • Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor’s ability to detect smoke and CO.

  • Page 29: 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 residence.
  • Page 30 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. Know how to do “Stop, Drop and Roll” if clothes catch on fire, and how to crawl low under smoke.
  • Page 31 nFPa (nationaL Fire Protection aSSociation) Fire SaFety in tHe HoMe: nFPa 72 iS intended to ProVide reaSonabLe SaFety For PerSonS in FaMiLy LiVinG UnitS. reaSonabLe Fire SaFety can be ProdUced tHroUGH tHe FoLLoWinG tHree-Point ProGraM: (1) Minimizing fire hazards (2) Providing fire-warning equipment (3) Having and practicing an escape plan.

  • Page 32: 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 to repairing or replacing the alarm or any part which we find to be defective in material, workmanship or design, free of charge, upon receiving the alarm with proof of date of purchase, postage and return postage prepaid, to: Kidde Canada Inc., P.O.

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