Installation Instructions; Battery Installation; Mounting Instructions - UTC Fire and Security Kidde 900-0257 User Manual

Smoke alarm with remote test / hush
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3. Installation Instructions

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Batteries were not installed at the factory and must be installed for the unit
to operate!
Install the three (3) AA batteries in the back of the alarm.
• The mounting plate must be removed from the back of the unit to install
batteries. To remove, hold the mounting plate and twist counterclockwise (left).
• The battery polarity markings on the bottom of the battery compartment must
be adhered to.
• Batteries must be installed in the sequence shown (see IMAGE 3). If batteries
seem difficult to install, they're not being installed in the proper sequence.
• Alarm will not engage to bracket unless all three batteries are installed.
Removal of any or all batteries will render the alarm inoperative.
CAUTION! Alarm will not engage to bracket unless all three -
batteries are installed. Removal of any or all batteries will render
the alarm inoperative!
Batteries Must Be Installed in Order Shown Below:
Install
3
Last
Install
2
Second
Install
1
First

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED. THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE!
1. Remove mounting plate from the back of the unit by holding the rim of the
mounting plate and twisting counterclockwise (left).
2. Hold the mounting plate against the selected installation location (wall or
ceiling) and mark the center of the holes with a pencil. To ensure aesthetic
alignment of the alarm, the "A" line on the mounting plate should be
parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounting, or horizontal when wall
mounting (see IMAGE 4).
3. Drill a hole through the pencil marks and use the enclosed screws and
anchors to secure the mounting plate (use 3/16"drill bit for anchor holes).
IMAGE 3

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