INSTALLATION OF THE

ADK ADAPTER PLUG

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power to the area where you will install this unit at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death. Do not restore power until all Smoke Alarms are completely installed.

Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes in your area; Article 760 of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72, NFPA 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA); OTFDC (CABO), and any other local or building codes that may apply. Wiring and installation must be per- formed by a licensed electrician. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in injury or property damage.

This unit must be powered by a 24-hour, 120VAC pure sine wave 60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch, dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure to connect this unit to a

24-hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant protection.

For all other Smoke Alarm information, instructions and warnings, refer to the Smoke Alarm User’s Manual.

COMPATIBLE BRK® AND FIRST ALERT® MODELS

All of the listed BRK® Alarms are compatible with the listed KIDDE/ FYRNETICS/LIFESAVER® Alarms and will work with the enclosed Adapter Plugs.

BRK® Alarms

4120, 9120 Series – AC, AC/DC Ion, Silence

5919 – AC Photo

2002RAC – AC/DC Photo

7010 Series – AC, AC/DC Photo, Silence

SC6120B, SC9120B – AC/DC Smoke/CO Combo

HD6135FB – Heat Alarm

RM3 – Auxiliary Relay

KIDDE/FYRNETICS/LIFESAVER®

1235 Series – AC Ion

1275 Series – AC/DC Ion, Hush

1285 Series – AC/DC Ion, Escape Light

1276 – AC/DC Ion, Hush, Front-Loading Battery

PE120E, PE120 – AC/DC Photo

PI2000 – AC/DC Ion/Photo

HD135F – Heat Alarm

Maximum of 18 units total may be interconnected, (Maximum of 12 Smoke Alarms plus 6 other devices). Check for model numbers above.

 

 

 

Adapter Plug (ADK) Diagram for

 

 

 

KIDDE/FYRNETICS/LIFESAVER® Models:

Plug Pin

 

 

 

 

View

 

Side View

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

White

Orange

Black

NOTE: Twist tie should not be removed.

NOTE: ADAPTER PLUG CANNOT BE USED TO CONNECT KIDDE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS.

THE ABOVE MODELS OF KIDDE/FYRNETICS/LIFESAVER® ARE THE ONLY MODELS THAT MAY BE INTERCONNECTED USING ONE OF THE ADAPTER PLUGS INCLUDED. IF THE MODEL IS NOT LISTED, IT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE SYSTEM.

NOTE:

INCOMPATIBLE POWER CONNECTORS:

DO NOT ATTEMPT

INSTALLATION

KIDDE

NOTE ROUND HOLES

NOTE: Adapter Plug can be used on KIDDE/FYRNETICS/LIFESAVER® Models manufactured on or before January 1, 2004.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1.Verify which MODELS are installed in your system to determine if they are compatible with the ADK Adapter Plug (see part C below).

2.Turn off AC power.

3.Remove unit. Remove old mounting bracket.

4.Install new mounting bracket (see part A below).

5.Connect the black end of the ADK Adapter Plug to the existing power connector (connect part C to part D as shown below).

NOTE: There may not be enough room for the Adapter Plug and additional wiring to fit in the junction box. If not, the old power connector must be removed and replaced with a First Alert® Power Connector.

6.Connect the other end of the Adapter Plug to the appropriate Smoke Alarm (connect part C to part B as shown below).

7.Check all connections. Make sure all plugs are completely connected and snapped together. Ensure the Adapter Plug is securely connected to the existing Power Connector.

8.Install the base of the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket.

9.Restore power to the junction box.

10.Test each Smoke Alarm. Press and hold the test button until the unit alarms.

When testing a series of interconnected units you must test each unit individually. Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested.

The Parts of This Installation

D

A

 

 

 

A

Mounting Bracket

 

B

BRK® 4120, 9120 Series

 

 

Smoke Alarm

 

C

ADK Adapter

 

D

Existing compatible

 

 

power connector

 

Electrical Rating:

 

120V AC, 100mA Maximum

C

Not for Current Interruption

 

B

 

Independent evaluation of the

RECOGNIZED

Adapter Plug and interconnect

COMPONENT

compatibility was performed by

CONFORMS TO

Intertek, a division of ETL SEMKO.

UL STANDARD 1977

3055574

© 2007 BRK Brands, Inc., a Jarden Corporation company (NYSE: JAH)

3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122 All rights reserved.

Consumer Affairs: (800) 323-9005 • www.firstalert.com • www.brkelectronics.com

US Patent No.: 6,641,433 B2

BRK® is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.

First Alert® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.

Lifesaver® is a registered trademark of Fyrnetics, Inc.

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BRK electronic ADK-12 installation instructions Installation ADK Adapter Plug, Compatible BRK and First Alert Models