Kidde 0916CA, PE9CA, 0918CA, 0915CA manual Alarm Tamper Resist Feature, Mobile Homes

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Alarm Tamper Resist Feature

•To make the smoke alarm 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 alarm after the alarm has been installed on the mounting plate (Image 3F).

NOTE: The tamper-resistant pin will have to be removed in order to change the battery. Use long nose pliers to pull the pin out of the hole. It is now possible to remove the alarm from the mounting plate.

Mobile Homes

Mobile homes built in the past five to seven years have been designed to be energy efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended in Recommended Locations and Image 2A.

In mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present standards, extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls and roof. 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 ceiling (Image 2A).

If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile home, or if you notice that the outer walls and ceiling are either hot or cold, install the alarm on an inside wall. For minimum protection, install at least one alarm close to the bedrooms. For additional protection, see Image 1A.

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.

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“A” LINE

ALIGNMENT MARKS

IMAGE 3A IMAGE 3B

SUGGESTED WALL		ROTATE TO MOUNT OR
MOUNTING POSITION			TO REMOVE
	IMAGE 3C		IMAGE 3D

	BATTERY	TAMPER-RESIST
REMINDER TAB			LOCKING PIN
	IMAGE 3E		IMAGE 3F

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