How To Install This Smoke Alarm - Code one A Owner's Manual

110-949C English 11/6/06
• Install smoke alarms on peaked, cathedral,
or gabled ceilings 3 feet from the highest point (measured
horizontally).
• Install a smoke alarm in lived-in attics or
attics which house electrical equipment like
furnaces, air conditioners, or heaters.
DO NOT install smoke alarms:
In areas where combustion particles are present. (Combustion
particles are the by-products of something that is burning.)
Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens, garages, and
near furnaces and hot water heaters. Place smoke alarms as far
away from the source of combustion particles as possible to
prevent nuisance alarms.
In damp or very humid areas—such as bathrooms with show-
ers—where the normal humidity may rise above 93% relative
humidity. Areas above this humidity level can cause a false alarm.
Near air returns or heating and cooling supply vents. Install at
least 3 feet (0.9 meters) away from these areas. The air could
blow smoke away from the smoke alarm, interrupting its alarm.
In rooms where temperatures may fall below 40°F (4°C) or
rise above 100°F (38°C).
In extremely dusty, dirty, or insect-infested areas.
Loose particles interfere with smoke alarm operation.
HOW TO INSTALL
THIS SMOKE ALARM
!
WARNING: This smoke alarm is shipped with the battery dis-
connected. You MUST properly connect the battery
before mounting the smoke alarm to the wall or
ceiling. The smoke alarm will not operate without
the battery first being properly connected.
Read SMOKE ALARM LOCATIONS information on pages 2-4.
After you have selected the locations for the installation of smoke
alarms:
1. Unlock and remove mounting bracket
by turning it counter-clockwise. (For
tamper-resist option, twist out and set
aside the locking pin molded into the
plastic in the battery pocket on the
back of the smoke alarm.)
2. Place mounting bracket against ceiling or
wall where you wish to mount the smoke
alarm. Use a pencil to trace the inside of
the two mounting hole locations.
3. Drill two holes, using a 3/16 in. (5 mm)
drill bit in the centers of the hole loca-
tions and insert anchors into holes.
4. Use mounting screws to secure mount-
ing bracket to ceiling or wall.
5. Connect new 9-volt battery to battery
connector inside battery pocket. BE
SURE BATTERY IS SECURELY
CONNECTED. Smoke alarm may beep
briefly when battery is installed. Firmly
depress the test button for five (5) sec-
onds. The smoke alarm should sound
its alarm horn, indicating the battery is
connected properly.
6. Insert battery into battery pocket.
7. Position smoke alarm to mounting
bracket and turn clockwise. The smoke
alarm will lock into place. (To engage
tamper resist feature, insert pin into
notch on edge of smoke alarm.)
NOTE: Smoke alarm will not mount to
bracket if battery is not installed.
8. Test smoke alarm. See TESTING THE
SMOKE ALARM procedure on page 5.
!
WARNING: DO NOT connect this smoke alarm to any other
alarm or electrical device. Doing so will cause
the smoke alarm to operate improperly or fail to
operate.
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PEAKED CEILING
Locking Pin
Tamper
resist
notch
Insert
pin here
4
3'-0"