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i12060A
Smoke Alarm User's Guide
A.C. Wire-in Single and/or Multiple Station (up to 24 Devices) Ionization
Smoke Alarm with 9 Volt Battery Back Up and HUSH
ily silence nuisance alarms.
Thank you for purchasing this smoke alarm. It is an important part of your family's
home safety plan. You can trust this product to provide the highest quality safety
protection. We know you expect nothing less when the lives of your family are at
stake. Kidde alarms and accessories CAN ONLY BE interconnected with other Kidde
alarms and accessories as well as specified brands and models of interconnect com-
patible alarms. Connection of Kidde products to a non-specified manufacturer's
interconnect system, or connection with non-specified equipment from another
manufacturer into an existing Kidde system could result in nuisance alarming, fail-
ure to alarm, or damage to one or all of the devices in the interconnect system.
Refer to the User's Guide supplied with each Kidde product for interconnect com-
patible models, brands, and devices. Refer to the wiring instructions in section 3 for
NFPA initiating device limits.
For your convenience, write down the following information. If you call
our Consumer Hotline, these are the first questions you will be asked.
Smoke Alarm Model Number
(located on back of alarm):
Date Code (located on back of alarm): The
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
and the manufacturer recommend replacing
this alarm ten years from the date code.
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
For model: i12060A
Control to temporar-
TM
Manual P/N 820-0394-EN Rev. G
1260-7205-01
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- Page 1 Refer to the User’s Guide supplied with each Kidde product for interconnect com- patible models, brands, and devices. Refer to the wiring instructions in section 3 for NFPA initiating device limits.
- Page 2 This alarm detects products of combustion using the ionization technique. It contains 0.9 microcurie of Americium 241, a radioactive material (see Section 9). Distributed under U.S. NRC License No. 32-23858-01E. Manufactured in compli- ance with U.S. NRC safety criteria in 10 CFR 32.27. The purchaser is exempt from any regulatory requirements.
- Page 3 • Locate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps with the door closed. The closed door may prevent an alarm not located in that room from waking the sleeper. • Smoke, heat, and combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizon- tally.
- Page 4 MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be energy efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended above (refer to RECOMMENDED LOCA- TIONS and FIGURES 1 and 2). In older mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present stan- dards, extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls and roof.
- Page 5 • When alarms are interconnected, all interconnected units must be powered from a single circuit. • A maximum of 24 Kidde devices may be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement. The interconnect system should not exceed the NFPA intercon- nect limit of 12 smoke alarms and/or 18 alarms total (smoke, heat, carbon monoxide, etc.).
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Page 6: Mounting Instructions
• For more information about compatible interconnect units and their function- ality in an interconnect system, visit our web site at: www.Kidde.com • The maximum wire run distance between the first and last unit in an intercon- nected system is 1000 feet. - Page 7 OF WALL MOUNTED SMOKE ALARMS WILL DECREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS. 1. Remove the trim ring from the back of the alarm by holding the trim ring and twisting the alarm counter-clockwise. 2. After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in Section 1 and wiring the AC Quick Connector as described in the WIRING INSTRUCTIONS, attach the trim ring to the electrical box (see Figure 6).
- Page 8 CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, always stand an arms length away from the unit when testing. 8. Turn on the AC power. The green Power On Indicator should be lit when the alarm is operating from AC power. Confirm unit operation by pressing the Test/Hush button.
- Page 9 arrow. (see Figure 9) The tamper resist feature is now active and the battery carrier can not be opened until the tamper resist feature is deactivated. NOTE: Before activating the battery carrier tamper resist feature, make sure a fresh battery is installed in the unit and that the battery carrier is properly closed.
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Page 10: Led Operation Modes
LED INDICATORS: This smoke alarm is equipped with red and green LED indica- tors. The green LED (when illuminated) indicates the presence of AC power. The red LED has four modes of operation: Standby Condition: The red LED will flash every 40 seconds to indicate that the smoke alarm is operating properly. -
Page 11: Battery Installation And Removal
(non-recirculating type) will also help remove these combustible products from the kitchen. Model i12060A has a “HUSH” feature that is extremely useful in a kitchen area or other areas prone to nuisance alarms. For more information, refer to Section 4 OPERATION AND TESTING. - Page 12 This smoke alarm uses a 9V carbon zinc battery (alkaline and lithium batteries may also be used). A fresh battery should last for one year under normal operat- ing conditions. PRESS OPEN INSERT This alarm has a low/missing battery monitor circuit which will cause the alarm to “chirp”...
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Page 13: Cleaning Your Alarm
(associated with slow smoldering fires) sooner than ionization alarms. Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable. For maximum protection, Kidde recommends that both Ionization and Photoelectric alarms be installed. • A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type, in good con- dition and installed properly. - Page 14 • Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the alarm. Therefore, smoke alarms may not sense fires starting in chimneys, walls, on roofs, on the other side of a closed door or on a different floor. •...
- Page 15 WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS • Alert small children in the home. • Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don’t waste time getting dressed or picking up valuables. • In leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling its surface. If hot, or if you see smoke seeping through cracks, don’t open that door! Instead, use your alternate exit.
- Page 16 10. NFPA REQUIRED PROTECTION The National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72 provides the following information: Smoke Detection – Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In all sleeping rooms Exception: Smoke alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms in existing one- and two-family dwelling units.
- Page 17 If after reviewing this manual you feel that your smoke alarm is defective in any way, do not tamper with the unit. Return it for servicing to: KIDDE, 1016 Corporate Park Dr., Mebane, NC 27302. 1-800-880-6788 (See Warranty for in-warranty returns).
- Page 18 The obligation of Kidde under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the smoke alarm or any part which we find to be defective in material, workmanship or design, free of charge...
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I have the same problem . Checked everything and vacuumed unit but still sounds alarm evry night at 2am. What to do to stop false alarms?
To stop false alarms from your Kidde i12060A smoke alarm that occur every night at 2 AM, follow these steps:
1. Check for Fire: When the alarm sounds, first verify that there is no fire.
2. Check Alarm Location: If no fire is present, review the "LOCATIONS TO AVOID" section. The alarm may be installed in an area prone to false alarms, such as near kitchens, bathrooms, or heating vents.
3. Clean the Alarm: Alarms should be cleaned at least once a year. Remove the alarm from its mounting bracket, use compressed air or a vacuum to clean the openings around the perimeter, and wipe the exterior with a damp cloth. Reinstall and test the alarm after cleaning.
4. Test Weekly: Regular testing helps ensure proper function. Use the Test/Hush Button to verify operation.
5. Replace if Needed: If false alarms persist after cleaning, the alarm may be defective and should be replaced.
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I have a kitty smoke alarm model I 12060 a that seems to chirp out every 1213 hours. I have replaced the battery plus it has power supplied by the house and I replaced the same smoke alarm last year for the same problem I’ve cleaned it out. The hush button works, but only for 1213 hours and it does it again.
The Kidde smoke alarm model i12060A chirps every 12–13 hours if it is using the low battery HUSH feature. When the alarm detects a low battery, pressing the Test/Hush button silences the low battery warning chirp for approximately 13 hours. If the underlying issue is not resolved, such as using an incompatible or drained battery, the chirping will resume. Ensure only the specified 9-volt batteries listed in the manual are used, and verify proper installation.
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