Kidde RF-SM-DC Caution As Required By The California State Fire Marshal, Trouble Shooting Guide

required number of smoke alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke alarms. For this rea- son, it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection. The additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, din- ing room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways not protected by the required smoke alarms. The installation of the smoke alarms in the kitchen, attic (finished or unfinished), or garage is normally not recommended, as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation. This equipment 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.

11.CAUTION (AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHAL)

“Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows. A smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity of, but outside of the bedrooms), and heat or smoke detectors in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, clos- ets, utility and storage rooms, basements and attached garages.”

12. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
Not all of the	Devices may not all	Locate the 8-position dipswitch on the back of each
alarms/accessories	be on the same ID.	unit and ensure that all of the corresponding switches
produce an alarm		are set the same. If an ID needs to be changed:
signal when the Test		Remove power, change the ID and reapply power.
button is pushed on
a unit.	Devices may not	Check to see if the Green LED blinks every ten seconds
	have power.	(this tells you that it is receiving power from the batter-
		ies). If not, make sure the batteries are installed correctly.
	Button not pressed	Press and hold the button for a minimum of 5 seconds.
	long enough.
	There may be too	Move the other units to a new location and try again.
	much interference	You should try to locate the Wireless units as closely to
	between units.	each other as possible.
Units signal an	Unit is set to the	Change the ID of your units by following the instruc-
alarm when no fire	same ID as a system	tions in section 3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, WIRE-
is present and none	nearby.	LESS Interconnect Setup. Make sure to turn power off
of the test buttons		to all units before changing the switch positions.
have been pushed.
	Unit is located in area	Review section 2.LOCATIONS TO AVOID. Relocate the
	prone to cause false	unit.
	alarms.
	Wireless Interference.	Move the other units to a new location.