Kidde 0976CA manual

9 V Battery Operated S moke A larm with T est Button and Hush ® Control Feature Alarm Manual Model 0976CA Manual P/N 820-0852 Rev . C SINGLE STATION SMOKE ALARM Ionization sensing alarms may detect invisible fir e particles (associated with fast flaming fires) sooner than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible fir e [...]

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16 Fire Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-20 W arranty [...]

This product is designed to detect products of combustion using the ionization technique. It contains 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. This s[...]

Recommended Locations • Locate the first alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms. T ry to monitor the exit path, as the bedrooms are usually farthest from the exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, locate additional alarms in each sleeping area (Image 1A). • Locate additional alarms to monitor any stairway as stairways act like chimne[...]

• Install smoke alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at or within 0.9 m (3') of the highest point (measured horizontally). NFP A Standard 72 states: “Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 0.3 m in 2.4 m (1 foot in 8 feet) horizontally shall be located on the high side of the room.” NFP A Standard 72 states: “[...]

Locations to Avoid • Do not install within 0.9 m (3') of the following: The door to a kitchen, or a bathroom that contains a tub or shower , forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high air-flow areas. • Do not place the alarm where drapes or other objects will block the sensor[...]

Installation 6 IMAGE 2A IMAGE 2C IMAGE 2B HORIZONT AL DIST ANCE FROM PEAK CEILING 10 cm (4”) MINIMUM 10 cm (4”) MINIMUM 30.5 cm (12”) MAXIMUM SIDE W ALL BEST PLACEMENT ACCEPT ABLE PLACEMENT NEVER HERE ST AGNANT AIR 10 cm (4”) 0.9 m (3’) 0.9 m (3’) NOT IN THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA 10 cm (4”) NOT IN THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA[...]

Mobile Homes Modern mobile homes have been designed and built 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. Th[...]

Installation 8 A A IMAGE 3A IMAGE 3C IMAGE 3D “A” LINE ALIGNMENT MARKS WALL MOUNTING POSITION ROT A TE TO MOUNT OR TO REMOVE IMAGE 3B Install Remove[...]

Installation 9 • Install the alarm on the mounting plate and rotate the alarm in the direction of the “ON” arrow on the cover until the alarm ratchets into place (Image 3D). This ratcheting function allows for aesthetic alignment. Note: The alarm will attach to the mounting plate in 4 positions (every 90 degrees). When wall mounting, make sur[...]

Operation 10 Hush ® Control Featur e Smoke alarms are designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alar m, unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if the alar m is located close to the cooking area. Large quantities of combustible particles ar[...]

LED Indicators This alarm is equipped with a red LED indicator , with two modes of operation. Red LED - Flashing every 30-40 seconds: Indicates that the smoke alarm is operating properly. Red LED - Flashing: When the smoke alarm senses particles of combustion and goes into alarm (constant pulsating sound), the red LED will flash once per second. Th[...]

12 Operation Battery T amper Resist Feature This alarm has a battery tamper resist feature, which prevents the battery door from being opened. This feature is effective in preventing the removal of the battery from this device (which will render the unit inoperable). T o activate the battery tamper resist feature, remove the unit from the mounting [...]

T esting CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, always stand an arms length away from the unit when testing. T est by pushing the Test button on the cover and hold it down for a minimum of 5 seconds. This will sound the alarm if all the electronic circuitry, horn and battery are working. If no alarm sounds, the unit has a defectiv[...]

Battery Removal NOTE: If battery tamper resist feature has been activated it will need to be deactivated in order to change the battery. Refer to the Batter y T amper Resist Featur e section for instructions. T o replace or install the battery press down on the battery door and then release to allow the door to pop open. The battery can then be pul[...]

This smoke alarm uses a 9 V carbon zinc battery (alkaline and lithium batteries may also be used). A fresh battery should last for one year under normal operating conditions. Use only the f ollowing 9 volt batteries for replacement: Carbon-Zinc T ype Everead y 216 or 1222 Gold Peak 1604P or 1604S Alkaline T ype Energizer 522 Duracell MN1604 or MX16[...]

Cleaning the Alarm The alarm should be cleaned at least once a year . • T o clean your alar m, remove it from the mounting plate as outlined in previous sections. Y ou can clean the alarm by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose with a soft brush attachment. Blow or vacuum around the perimeter of the alarm to remove dust and dirt. The out[...]

W ARNING: Please read carefully and thoroughly . • NFP A Standard 72 states: Life safety from fire in residential occupancies is based primarily on early notification to occupants of the need to escape, followed by the appropriate egress actions by those occupants. Fire warning systems for dwelling units are capable of protecting about half of th[...]

18 Fire Safety • The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair one’s ability to hear the smoke alarm. For maximum protection, a smoke alarm should be installed in each sleeping area on every level of a home. • Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing an early warning of a fire, they are not a substitute for an insurance policy. Ho[...]

Alarm Exit Procedure • Alert small children in the home. • Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don’t waste time getting dressed or picking up valuables. • In leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling its surface. If hot, or if you see smoke seeping through cracks, don’t open that door! Instead,[...]

Additional Recommendations The National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72 provides the following information: Smoke Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In all sleeping rooms Exception: Smoke alar[...]

If after reviewing this manual you feel that your smoke alarm is defective in any way, do not tamper with the unit. In many cases, the quickest way to exchange your alarm is to return it to the original place of purchase. Alternatively, you may return it for servicing to Kidde. If you have questions, call Kidde Customer Service at 1-800-880-6788. 5[...]