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Kidde P4010ACLEDSCOCA User Manual

Photoelectric smoke/co alarm with led strobe and voice
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Photoelectric Smoke / CO
Alarm with LED Strobe
and Voice
User Guide
Model: P4010ACLEDSCOCA
120 V AC with 10-year sealed lithium battery backup
NOTE: Battery backup supplies power to the smoke and CO alarm portion
only. Strobe will not work without AC power.
ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user
guide which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any
subsequent owner.
2561-7202-00 EN
SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE
STATION CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE
STATION SMOKE ALARM.
(with voice message system)

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  • Page 1 Photoelectric Smoke / CO Alarm with LED Strobe and Voice User Guide Model: P4010ACLEDSCOCA (with voice message system) 120 V AC with 10-year sealed lithium battery backup NOTE: Battery backup supplies power to the smoke and CO alarm portion only. Strobe will not work without AC power.

  • Page 2: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds

    What to do When the Alarm Sounds! SMOKE ALARM ACTIVATION Smoke alarm pattern is 3 long beeps with voice “Fire! Feu!”, 1.5 second pause, 3 long beeps, repeating. The smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke and carbon monoxide are present. •...
  • Page 3 What to do When the Alarm Sounds! CO ALARM ACTIVATION Carbon monoxide (CO) alarm pattern is four quick beeps with voice “Warning! Carbon Monoxide! Monoxyde de carbone!” repeating every 5 seconds. WARNING: Carbon monoxide alarm activation indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) at high concentrations which can kill you.
  • Page 4 Contents of This User Guide Introduction Product Features and Specifications Limitations of Smoke and CO Alarms Recommended Locations Locations To Avoid Installation / Activation Instructions Operation And Testing Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators Smoke Alarm Nuisance And Hush 10. Battery 11.
  • Page 5 1. Introduction Model P4010ACLEDSCOCA AC wire-in photoelectric smoke / CO alarm and LED strobe light can be directly interconnected with Kidde 3-wire smoke, heat and CO alarms. This alarm is acceptable for use in all residential applications where smoke alarms are required, and can be used as a Single Alarm or in a Multiple Alarm system, (up to 24 devices).

  • Page 6: Product Features And Specifications

    2. Product Features and Specifications Test / Hush Button (dome) Green Operate Light Red Alarm Light Alarm Sounder Discharging / Killing the Battery (see “Discharging / Killing the Battery section) AC Connector...
  • Page 7 Mounting Instructions section for details). Note: If more than one P4010ACLEDSCA and/or P4010ACLEDSCOCA strobe is in the interconnected system, all other P4010ACLEDSCA and/ or P4010ACLEDSCOCA strobes will synchronize within 20 seconds of an initiating alarm. ALARM EVENTS: Smoke Alarm: Repeating pattern of 3 long beeps in time with red LED blinks, followed by “Fire! Feu!”...
  • Page 8 2. Product Features and Specifications Sensor: Photoelectric and Electrochemical Mounting: Wall or ceiling Applications: Primary Direct or Indirect and Supplementary Light Output: 177 Candela minimum (on axis measurement) 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.

  • Page 9: Limitations Of Smoke Alarms

    3. Limitations of Smoke Alarms WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY • NFPA 72 states: 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: Limitations Of Co Alarms

    3. Limitations of CO Alarms WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY IMPORTANT: This carbon monoxide 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.

  • Page 11: Recommended Locations

    4. Recommended Locations WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY • For rooms larger than 250 sq. ft. the notification device should be located within 4.88 m (16’) of the pillow when located in a sleeping area. • Locate the first strobe or combination strobe alarm in the bedroom in which the hearing impaired individual sleeps.
  • Page 12 4. Recommended Locations DINING KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM ROOM BEDROOM HALL BEDROOM LIVING ROOM BEDROOM LIVING KITCHEN ROOM Required Smoke or Smoke / CO Alarms Smoke Alarms for Additional Protection Ionization Type Smoke Alarm with BASEMENT Hush Control or Photoelectric Type ®...
  • Page 13 4. Recommended Locations 10 cm (4”) CEILING MINIMUM FIGURE 2A BEST NEVER PLACEMENT HERE ACCEPTABLE PLACEMENT SIDE WALL FIGURE 2B NOT IN THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA 0.9 m (3’) 0.9 m (3’) HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FROM PEAK FIGURE 2C NOT IN THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN...

  • Page 14: Mobile Homes

    4. Recommended Locations Mobile Homes Modern mobile homes have been designed to be energy efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended in Figure 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.
  • Page 15 5. Locations to Avoid • Do not place the alarm where drapes or other objects will block the sensor. Smoke must be able to reach the sensor to accurately detect conditions. • Do not install in peaks of vaulted ceilings. In this area install as shown in Figures 2B and 2C.
  • Page 16 • When alarms are interconnected, all interconnected units must be powered from a single circuit. • 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 detector, etc.).

  • Page 17: Activating The Alarm

    6. Installation / Activation Instructions • NOTE: This alarm is not compatible with Kidde CO-relays and Strobes manufactured before Nov. 1, 2011. • Figure 3 illustrates interconnection wiring. Improper connection may result in damage to the alarm, failure to operate, or a shock hazard.

  • Page 18: Operation And Testing

    Strobe Synchronization This strobe alarm will automatically synchronize (flash at the same time) with other P4010ACLEDSCA and P4010ACLEDSCOCA strobes that are part of the interconnected system. Synchronization will take up to 20 seconds when in alarm.
  • Page 19 7. Operation and Testing NOTE: For your convenience, after pushing the test button, there is a 5 second delay before the loud test pattern begins. This delay allows you time to move and look away from the direct strobe flash (very bright), and avoid ear discomfort.
  • Page 20 8. Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators The following table describes the visual and audible conditions the unit may encounter. Operational Visual Audible Mode Indications Indications Note / Action: Normal Green LED on None Operation continuous: AC power applied. Green LED blink every 60 seconds: Battery Backup, (DC Only).
  • Page 21 Life chirps begin) every 30 seconds. possible. 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 or visit us on the web at www.kiddecanada.com.
  • Page 22 9. Smoke Alarm Nuisance and Hush This Smoke / CO / Strobe alarm is designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Cigarette smoke will not normally cause the unit to alarm, unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if it is located too close to a cooking appliance.
  • Page 23 10. Battery NOTE: This alarm is powered by 120 V AC with a sealed lithium battery system. No battery installation or replacement is necessary for the life of the alarm. IMPORTANT: Constant exposure to high or low humidity may reduce battery life.
  • Page 24 11. Discharging / Killing The Battery WARNING! • Discharging / Killing the battery is permanent. Once the alarm has been discharged, it cannot be reactivated! • Once discharged, the alarm will NO LONGER DETECT SMOKE or CO. • Once the alarm is discharged the battery will be depleted and the alarm will no longer function.
  • Page 25 12. 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 Carbon Monoxide Inside your home, appliances used for heating and cooking are the most likely sources of CO.
  • Page 26 CO inspections, some 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: Maintenance

    13. Maintenance 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 blowing or vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth.

  • Page 28: Good Safety Habits

    14. 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 29: Additional Recommendations

    14. Good Safety Habits Additional Recommendations The National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72 provides the following information: Where required by other governing laws, codes, or standards for a specific type of occupancy, approved single and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 6.4 m (21’) of any door to a sleeping room, with the distance...

  • Page 30: Warranty

    15. Warranty TEN YEAR LIMITED 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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