Kidde 0918CA, PE9CA, 0916CA, 0915CA manual E r a t i o n, False Alarms, Hush Control Feature

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Models 0915CA, 0916CA, and 0918CA are designed to detect products of combustion using the ionization technique. They contain 0.9 microcurie of Americium 241, a radioactive material. Distributed under U.S. NRC License No. 32-23858-01E. Manufactured in compliance with U.S. NRC safety criteria in 10 CFR 32.27. The purchaser is exempt from any regulatory requirements. Do not try to repair the smoke alarm yourself. Refer to the instructions in Warranty section for service.

CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, always stand an arms-length away from the unit when testing.

•After installation, test your alarm by depressing and holding down the test button for a minimum of 2 seconds. This will sound the alarm if the electronic circuitry, horn, and battery is working. If the alarm does not sound, the unit has a defective battery or another failure.

The smoke alarm is operating once a fresh battery is installed and testing is complete. When the smoke alarm ionization sensor chamber senses products of combustion, the horn will sound a loud (85db) alarm until the sensing chamber is

cleared of smoke particles.

False Alarms

Smoke alarms are designed to minimize false alarms. Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm.

Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if the alarm is located close to the cooking area. Large quantities of combustible particles are generated from spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood that vents to the outside (non-recirculating type) will also help remove these combustible particles from the kitchen.

O p e r a t i o n

HUSH® Control Feature

Models 0916CA, and 0918CA:

The Hush® button is extremely useful in a kitchen area or other areas prone to false alarms.

The Hush® feature has the capability of temporarily desensitizing the smoke alarm circuit for about 7 minutes. This feature is to be used only when a known alarm condition, such as smoke from cooking, activates the alarm.

If the alarm does sound, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered, get out and call the fire department. If no fire is present, check to see if one of the reasons listed in 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. The smoke alarm will automatically reset after approximately 7 minutes. If after this period particles of combustion are still present, the alarm will sound again.

The Hush® feature can be used repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm. Pushing the Test button on the alarm will end the Hush® period.

NOTE: Dense smoke will override the Hush® control feature and sound a continuous alarm.

CAUTION: Before using the alarm Hush® feature, identify the source of the smoke and be certain a safe condition exists.

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