Kidde Hardwired Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector User Manual

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This manual provides essential information for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of your Kidde Hardwired Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector. This 2-in-1 device is designed to enhance your home safety by detecting both smoke and carbon monoxide hazards. Please read this guide thoroughly before installation and keep it for future reference.

Maklumat Keselamatan Penting

Always adhere to all local and national building and electrical codes. This alarm is designed for residential use. For optimal safety, ensure proper placement and regular testing.

Penempatan Disyorkan

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms should be installed in accordance with the diagram below, considering local regulations. Do not place alarms within 6 feet of appliances that produce combustion by-products.

Diagram illustrating recommended placement of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and other safety devices throughout a house. — Figure 1: Home Safety Product Placement Guide. This diagram shows recommended locations for smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers, and escape ladders in various rooms of a house.

State and Local Requirements

Familiarize yourself with your state and local carbon monoxide and smoke alarm requirements. These may include mandates for 10-year smoke alarms.

Map of the United States detailing state carbon monoxide and smoke alarm requirements, including 10-year smoke alarm mandates. — Figure 2: State Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm and Smoke Alarm Requirements Map. This map visually represents the different alarm requirements across various U.S. states.

Apa yang ada dalam Kotak

Your Kidde Hardwired Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector package includes:

Kidde Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Unit
Perkakasan Pemasangan
Panduan Pengguna

Contents of the Kidde Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector package including the alarm unit, mounting bracket, and user guide. — Figure 3: Package Contents. The image displays the Kidde detector unit, its packaging, and the user manual.

Persediaan

Before beginning the installation process, it is recommended to mark the current date on your alarm. This helps you track when the unit should be replaced, typically 10 years from the installation date.

A hand marking the installation date on the back of the Kidde detector for future reference. — Figure 4: Marking Installation Date. A person is shown writing the date on the back of the alarm unit.

Pemasangan

Follow these steps to install your Kidde Hardwired Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector.

1. Matikan Kuasa

For hardwired alarms, always begin by turning off the main power to the circuit you will be working on at your home's circuit breaker. Verify power is off before proceeding.

2. Pasang Pendakap Pelekap

All Kidde alarms come with a mounting bracket. Pull the wire harness through the center hole in the mounting bracket. Secure the mounting bracket to the electrical box using the provided screws. Ensure the mounting screws are positioned in the small ends of the keyholes before tightening, but do not overtighten.

jarak dekat view of the Kidde detector's mounting bracket, showing keyholes for installation. — Figure 5: Mounting Bracket. A detailed view of the mounting bracket, highlighting its design for secure installation.

Electrical wires extending from the ceiling, prepared for hardwired connection to the smoke and carbon monoxide detector. — Figure 6: Wiring Preparation. Wires are shown extending from the ceiling, ready to be connected to the alarm.

3. Connect the Wires (Hardwired Alarms)

Connect the wires according to the user guide provided with your alarm. Then, connect the wire harness to the alarm, ensuring the connector snaps into place. Push any excess wire back into the electrical box through the hole in the center of the mounting bracket.

4. Activate Batteries

For models with AA batteries, ensure the battery door is closed and pull the tab to activate the backup battery before installation. You should hear a beep to confirm activation. If you do not hear a beep, remove and reinstall the batteries. Note that 10-year battery models do not have a pull tab; the internal battery self-activates with a confirmation beep when the alarm is securely attached to the mounting bracket.

5. Attach the Alarm

Twist and click the alarm into place on the mounting bracket by rotating clockwise until it is secure. For hardwired alarms, restore power at the circuit breaker after installation is complete.

A person on a ladder installing a Kidde detector on the ceiling, demonstrating the simple twist-and-click mounting. — Figure 7: Simple Installation. A person is shown easily attaching the alarm to the ceiling mount.

Panduan Video Pemasangan

For a visual walkthrough of the installation process, please watch the official Kidde Detector Installation Video:

Video 1: Kidde Detector Installation Video. This video provides step-by-step instructions for installing your Kidde smoke and carbon monoxide alarm, covering both hardwired and battery-operated models.

Operasi

Your Kidde detector is equipped with advanced features to ensure your safety.

Makluman Suara

The alarm provides clear voice alerts to specify the detected hazard. You will hear

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