Kidde 0915, 440374 manual Locations to Avoid, Installation Instructions, Operation and Testing

WARNING: TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARM OPERATION AFTER R.V. OR MOBILE HOME VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN STORAGE, BEFORE EACH TRIP AND AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK DURING USE.

2. LOCATIONS TO AVOID

•In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your automobile.

•Less than 4” (10cm) from the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling.

•In an area where the temperature may fall below 40ºF or rise above 100ºF.

•In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to alarm.

•In very humid areas. Moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms.

•In insect-infested areas.

•Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft (.9m) of the following: the door to a kitchen, the door to a bathroom containing a tub or shower, forced air ducts used for heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high air flow areas.

•Kitchens. Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen alarm is desired, it should have an alarm silence feature or be a photoelectric type.

•Near fluorescent lights. Electronic “noise” may cause nuisance alarms.

3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED. THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE!

3.After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in Section 1, attach the mounting plate to the ceiling as shown in Figure 1. For wall mounting see Figure 2. Place mounting plate on the wall. Be sure the “UP FOR WALL MOUNT- ING “ text and arrow are facing up. Use the screws and anchors provided to secure the mounting plate (use 3/16” drill bit for anchor holes).

4.Battery installation instructions are provided on the inside of the battery door. To ensure proper installation of the smoke alarm battery, follow the instructions.

5.When installing the battery, press the battery reminder finger down into the battery compartment and install the battery (see Figure 3).

CAUTION! IF THE BATTERY REMINDER FINGER IS NOT HELD DOWN IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT BY THE BATTERY, THE BATTERY DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE AND THE UNIT WILL NOT ATTACH

TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET.

6. Alignment marks are provided on the edge
of the trim plate and the alarm. After
installing the mounting plate, place the
alarm on the mounting plate with the align-
ment marks lined up. Twist the alarm in the
direction indicated by the “ON” arrow on the	FIGURE 5 Tamper Resist
alarm cover (see Figure 4) until it locks in	Locking Pin
place.

7. USING TAMPER RESIST LOCKING PIN: To make your smoke alarm somewhat

tamper resistant, a locking pin has been provided in the bag with the screws and

anchors. Using this pin will deter children and others from removing the alarm

from the mounting plate. To use the pin, insert it into the hole in the side of the

When mounting in a hallway, the “A” line should be parallel with the hallway.

When wall mounting, the “A” line should be horizontal and the “UP FOR WALL MOUNTING” arrow must be pointing up.

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2

alarm after the alarm has been installed on the mounting plate (see Figure 5).

NOTE: THE TAMPER RESIST PIN WILL HAVE TO BE REMOVED IN ORDER TO CHANGE THE BATTERY. USE A LONG NOSE PLIERS TO PULL THE PIN OUT OF THE HOLE. IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE ALARM FROM THE MOUNTING PLATE.

8.After installation, test your alarm by depressing and holding down the test button for several seconds. This should sound the alarm.

Alignment Marks

InstallRemove

FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4

1.Remove the mounting plate from the back of the alarm by holding the mounting plate and twisting the alarm in the direction indicated by the “OFF” arrow on the alarm cover.

2.To insure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway or wall, the “A” line on the mounting plate must be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounting or horizontal when wall mounting.

4. OPERATION AND TESTING

OPERATION: The smoke alarm is operating once a fresh battery is installed and test- ing is complete. When products of combustion are sensed, the unit sounds a loud 85db pulsating alarm until the air is cleared.

FLASHING LED LIGHT: This smoke alarm is equipped with a flashing red indicator light. The light is located under the test button and will flash every 30 - 40 seconds to indicate that the smoke alarm is receiving power.

TESTING: Test by pushing the test button on the cover and holding it down for a min- imum of 2 seconds. This will sound the alarm if the electronic circuitry, horn, and bat- tery are working. If no alarm sounds, the unit has defective batteries or other failure.

DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm, you could damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a structure fire.

TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION. Erratic or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective alarm, and it should be returned for service (see Section 12).