Installation And Activation - Kidde 900-CUDR-V User Manual

9. Installation and Activation

NOTE: A dust cover has been provided with this alarm. Install the
dust cover over the alarm if construction projects are ongoing. Do not
remove the dust cover until all construction has been completed for
at least 24 hours (drywall, painting, varnishing, mounting plate install,
etc). Construction dust and chemicals can cause contamination
and false alarms.
WARNING: DUST COVER MUST BE REMOVED FOR ALARM TO OPERATE.
NOTE: Pull out the battery pull tab first to activate the batteries (see Figure 9-A). Battery activation is confirmed
with a beep and voice "Push test button." If the beep and voice do not occur when the battery pull tab is re-
moved, remove the batteries and reinstall them. Confirm the battery activation beep and voice.
• Kidde alarms are not designed, agency tested or certified for recessed mounting and should not be installed
in this manner. Recessed mounting impedes smoke entry into the smoke chamber, which may prevent the
alarm from sounding in a timely manner. This could endanger the lives of occupants in the residence. Kidde
alarms are designed, tested and certified for wall (if applicable) and ceiling surface mount only.
• After selecting the proper location for your alarm, attach the mounting bracket to the wall or ceiling. To
ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway, or wall, the "A" line on the mounting bracket should
be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounted, or horizontal when wall mounted (Figures 9-B and 9-C)
• Install the alarm fully on the mounting bracket by rotating the alarm in a clockwise direction(Figure 9-D).
When mounting
in a hallway,
the "A" line should
be parallel with the
hallway. When wall
mounting, the "A"
line should be
horizontal.
Figure 9-B
NOTE: The alarm will mount to the bracket in 4 positions (every 90 degrees).
The alarm is now activated! After installation / activation, test your alarm as described in Operation and Testing section.
WARNING: FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL ANd ACTIVATE THIS ALARM WILL PREVENT
PROPER OPERATION OF THIS ALARM ANd WILL PREVENT ITS RESPONSE TO FIRE HAzARdS.
Alignment Marks
("A" Line) on
Mounting
Bracket
Mark and drill
two 3/16" (5mm)
holes for wall
anchors.
Figure 9-C
Figure 9 -A
Remove
Figure 9-D
Install
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