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Ionization sensing alarms may detect invisible fire
particles (associated with fast flaming fires) sooner
than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric sensing
alarms may detect visible fire particles (associated
with slow smouldering 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.
9 V Battery Operated
Model 0976CA
A
larm
®
Control Feature
SINGLE STATION
SMOKE ALARM
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Summary of Contents for Kidde 0976CA
- Page 1 (associated with slow smouldering 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. larm ®...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Made in China. Patents Pending Introduction Model 0976CA 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. -
Page 3: Installation
This smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of radioactive element in the ionization sensor chamber. Do not try to repair the smoke alarm yourself. Refer to the instructions in Warranty for service. WARNING! Removal of the smoke alarm battery will render the smoke alarm inoperative. - Page 4 Installation Recommended Locations • Locate the first alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms. Try to monitor the exit path, as the bedrooms are usually farthest from the exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, locate additional alarms in each sleeping area (Image 1A).
- Page 5 LIVING ROOM BEDROOM Smoke Alarms for Minimum Protection Smoke Alarms for Additional Protection Ionization Type Smoke Alarm with Hush® Control or Photoelectric Type SINGLE FLOOR PLAN IMAGE 1A • Install smoke alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at or within 0.9 m (3') of the highest point (measured horizontally).
- Page 6 Installation Locations to Avoid • Do not install within 0.9 m (3') of the following: The door to a kitchen, or a bathroom that contains a tub or shower, forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high air-flow areas.
- Page 7 Installation 10 cm (4”) MINIMUM CEILING IMAGE 2A NEVER HERE BEST PLACEMENT ACCEPTABLE PLACEMENT SIDE WALL NOT IN IMAGE 2B THIS AREA 10 cm (4”) ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA 0.9 m (3’) 0.9 m (3’) HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FROM PEAK IMAGE 2C NOT IN THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN THIS...
- Page 8 This may create a thermal barrier that can prevent the smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling. In such units, install the smoke alarm on an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 10 cm (4") and a maximum of 30.5 cm (12") below the...
- Page 9 Installation “A” LINE ALIGNMENT MARKS IMAGE 3B IMAGE 3A Remove Install WALL MOUNTING ROTATE TO MOUNT OR POSITION TO REMOVE IMAGE 3C IMAGE 3D...
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Page 10: Operation
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, always stand an arms-length away from the unit when testing. The smoke alarm is operating once a fresh battery is installed and testing is complete. When the smoke alarm ionization... - Page 11 Locations to Avoid may have caused the alarm. The smoke alarm is desensitized by pushing the Hush button on the smoke alarm cover. If the smoke is not too dense, the alarm will silence immediately and “chirp” every 30-40 seconds for approximately 7 minutes. This indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily desensitized condition.
- Page 12 Red LED - Flashing every 30-40 seconds: Indicates that the smoke alarm is operating properly. Red LED - Flashing: When the smoke alarm senses particles of combustion and goes into alarm (constant pulsating sound), the red LED will flash once per second. The flashing LED...
- Page 13 Operation Battery Tamper Resist Feature This alarm has a battery tamper resist feature, which prevents the battery door from being opened. This feature is effective in preventing the removal of the battery from this device (which will render the unit inoperable). To activate the battery tamper resist feature, remove the unit from the mounting plate and locate the small cut-out in the middle of the product label on the back of the unit.
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Page 14: Maintenance
Maintenance Testing CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, always stand an arms length away from the unit when testing. Test by pushing the Test button on the cover and hold it down for a minimum of 5 seconds. This will sound the alarm if all the electronic circuitry, horn and battery are working. - Page 15 Maintenance Battery Removal NOTE: If battery tamper resist feature has been activated it will need to be deactivated in order to change the battery. Refer to the Battery Tamper Resist Feature section for instructions. To replace or install the battery press down on the battery door and then release to allow the door to pop open.
- Page 16 WARNING! Use only the batteries specified above. Use of different batteries than the recommended ones, may have a detrimental effect on the smoke alarm. A good safety measure is to replace the battery at least once a year, or at the same time you change your clocks for daylight saving time.
- Page 17 This action will void your warranty. Replacing the Alarm The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Kidde recommend replacing this alarm ten years from the date code label (located on the back of the alarm).
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Page 18: Fire Safety
Fire Safety WARNING: Please read carefully and thoroughly. • NFPA Standard 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. Fire warning systems for dwelling units are capable of protecting about half of the occupants in potentially fatal fires. - Page 19 • Determine a place outside your home where you all can meet if a fire occurs. • Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train them to leave your home when they hear it. • Practice a fire drill at least every six months, including fire drills at night.
- Page 20 • Don’t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is all right to do so. • There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect against fire as stated in the NFPA Standard 72.
- Page 21 Alarms should be installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72 (NFPA, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269). Notify your local fire department and insurance company of your smoke alarm installation.
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Page 22: Warranty
Kidde or any of its parent or subsidiary corporations be liable for consequential loss or damages resulting from the failure of this...