Kidde P9040 User manual

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9 Volt Battery-Operated Photoelectric Smoke

Alarm with “HUSH” Control to temporarily silence

nuisance alarms.

Thank you for purchasing this smoke alarm. It is an important

part of your family’s home safety plan. You can trust this

product to provide the highest quality safety protection.

We know you expect nothing less when the lives of your

family are at stake.

Smoke Alarm User Guide

Smoke Alarm Model Number

(located on back of alarm):

Date Code (located on back of alarm):

The National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA) and the manufacturer

recommend replacing this alarm

ten years from the date code.

Date of Purchase:

Where Purchased:

0306-7240-00 Rev.A

P9040 For model: P9040

WARNING! SMOKE ALARM CAN NOT BE MOUNTED

UNLESS BATTERY IS PRESENT. REMOVAL OF BATTERY WILL

RENDER THE SMOKE ALARM INOPERATIVE.

IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

INSTALLATION AND KEEP THIS MANUAL NEAR THE ALARM

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL

1 -- RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS

2 -- LOCATIONS TO AVOID

3 -- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

4 -- OPERATION AND TESTING

5 -- NUISANCE ALARMS

6 -- MAINTENANCE

7 -- LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS

8 -- GOOD SAFETY HABITS

9 -- NFPA PROTECTION STANDARD 72

10 --

CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHAL REQUIRED INFORMATION

11 -- SERVICE AND WARRANTY

1. RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR ALARMS

• Locate the first alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms.

Try to monitor the exit path as the bedrooms are usually farthest

from the exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, locate addi-

tional alarms in each sleeping area.

• Locate additional alarms to monitor any stairway as stairways act

like chimneys for smoke and heat.

• Locate at least one alarm on every floor level.

• Locate an alarm in every bedroom.

• Locate an alarm in every room where electrical appliances are

operated (i.e. portable heaters or humidifiers).

• Locate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps with the

door closed. The closed door may prevent an alarm not located

in that room from waking the sleeper.

• Smoke, heat, and combustion products rise to the ceiling and

spread horizontally. Mounting the smoke alarm on the ceiling in

the center of the room places it closest to all points in the room.

Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary residential construction.

• For mobile home installation, select locations carefully to avoid

thermal barriers that may form at the ceiling. For more details,

see MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION below.

• When mounting an alarm on the ceiling, locate it at a minimum

of 4” (10cm) from the side wall (see figure 1).

• When mounting the alarm on the wall, use an inside wall with

the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 4” (10cm) and a

maximum of 12” (30.5cm) below the ceiling (see figure 1).

• Put smoke alarms at both ends of a bedroom hallway or large

room if the hallway or room is more than 30 ft (9.1m) long.

• Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings

at or within 3 ft (0.9m) of the highest point (measured hori-

zontally). NFPA 72 states: “Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling

slopes greater than 1 ft in 8 ft (.3m in 2.4m) horizontally shall

be located on the high side of the room.” NFPA 72 states: “A

row of alarms shall be spaced and located within 3 ft (0.9m) of

the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally” (see figure 3).

Required

FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3

FIGURE 1

Required

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION

Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be energy

efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended above (refer to

RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS and figures 1 and 2).

In older 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 which 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 4” (10cm) and a maximum of 12”

(30.5cm) below the ceiling (see figure 1).

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 protec-

tion, see SINGLE FLOOR PLAN in figure 2.

WARNING: TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARM OPERATION

AFTER RV OR MOBILE HOME VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN

STORAGE, BEFORE EACH TRIP AND AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK

DURING USE.

2. LOCATIONS TO AVOID

• In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you

start your automobile.

• Less than 4” (10cm) from the peak of an “A” frame type ceil-

ing.

• In an area where the temperature may fall below 40ºF or rise

above 100ºF, such as garages and unfinished attics.

• In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or fail-

ure to alarm.

• In very humid areas (greater than 95% R.H.). Moisture or steam

can cause nuisance alarms.

• In insect-infested areas.

• Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft (.9m) of the

following: The door to a kitchen, the door to a bathroom con-

taining 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.

• Kitchens. Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitch-

en alarm is desired, it should have an alarm silence feature or be

a photoelectric type.

• Near fluorescent lights. Electronic “noise” may cause nuisance

alarms.

• Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless

the combination (alarm and guard) has been evaluated and

found suitable for that purpose.

3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED. THE COVER IS NOT

REMOVABLE!

1. Remove the mounting plate from the back of the alarm by hold-

ing the mounting plate and twisting the alarm in the direction

indicated by the “OFF” arrow on the alarm cover.

2. To insure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway or

wall, the “A” line on the mounting plate should be parallel with

the hallway when ceiling mounting or horizontal when wall

mounting.

3. After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in

section 1, attach the mounting plate to the ceiling as shown in

figure 4. For wall mounting see figure 5. Place mounting plate

FIGURE 6

When wall

mounting, the

“A” line should

be horizontal

and the “UP

FOR WALL

MOUNTING”

arrow must be

pointing up.

A A

Alignment

Marks

Install Remove

FIGURE 5

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 7

When

mounting in

a hallway,

the “A” line

should be

parallel with

the hallway.

on the wall. Be sure the “UP FOR WALL MOUNTING “ text and

arrow are facing up. Use the screws and anchors provided to

secure the mounting plate (use 3/16” drill bit for anchor holes).

4. Battery installation instructions are provided on the inside of

the battery compartment. To ensure proper installation of the

smoke alarm battery, follow the instructions.

5. When installing the battery, press the battery reminder finger

down into the battery compartment and install the battery (see

figure 6).

CAUTION! IF THE BATTERY REMINDER FINGER IS NOT

HELD DOWN IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT BY THE

BATTERY, THE UNIT WILL NOT ATTACH TO THE MOUNTING

BRACKET.

6. Alignment marks are provided on the edge of the trim plate and

the alarm. After installing the mounting plate, place the alarm

on the mounting plate with the alignment marks lined up. Twist

the alarm in the direction indicated by the “ON” arrow on the

alarm cover (see figure 7) until it locks in place.

7. A tamper resist feature has been provided on the alarm. To

activate this feature you must break out the tamper-resist blocks

on the mounting plate (see figure 8). Use a small screwdriver.

Using this feature will deter children and others from removing

the alarm from the mounting plate. Please note the tamper-

resist tab will have to be released in order to change the battery.

Using a tool (small

screwdriver) push the

tab away from the

mounting plate (see

figure 9) and rotate

the alarm in the

“OFF”direction.

8. After installation, test your alarm by depressing and holding

down the test button for at least 5 seconds. This should sound

the alarm.

4. OPERATION AND TESTING

OPERATION: The smoke alarm is operating once a fresh battery is

installed and testing is complete. When products of combustion

are sensed, the unit sounds a loud 85db pulsating alarm until the

air is cleared.

HUSH CONTROL: The “HUSH” feature has the capability of

FIGURE 8

BREAK

OUT

FIGURE 9

temporarily desensitizing the alarm circuit for approximately 8

minutes. This feature is to be used only when a known alarm

condition, such as smoke from cooking activates 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 the red LED will flash every 10 seconds for

approximately 8 minutes. This indicates that the alarm is in a tem-

porarily desensitized condition. The smoke alarm will automatically

reset after approximately 8 minutes, and sound the alarm if smoke

is still present. The “HUSH” feature can be used repeatedly until

the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm.

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.

FLASHING LED LIGHT: This smoke alarm is equipped with a flash-

ing red indicator light. The light will flash every 40-45 seconds to

indicate that the smoke alarm is receiving power.

SMOKE SENSING CHAMBER OPERATION: This alarm will “chirp”

if any of the components in the smoke sensing chamber fail. This

chirp will occur between the flashes of the red LED indicator light.

(If the chirp occurs at the same time as the red LED flash, see sec-

tion 6 for low battery information.)

TESTING: Test by pushing the test button on the cover and hold-

ing it down for a minimum of 5 seconds. This will sound the alarm

if the electronic circuitry, horn, and battery are working. If no

alarm sounds, the unit has defective batteries or other failure. DO

NOT use an open flame to test your alarm, you could damage the

alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a structure fire.

TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION.

Erratic or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate

a defective alarm, and it should be returned for service (see

section 12).

NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.

5. NUISANCE ALARMS

Smoke alarms are designed to minimize nuisance 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 gener-

ated from spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood

which vents to the outside (non-recirculating type) will also help

remove these combustible products from the kitchen.

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 section 2 may have caused the

alarm.

The Model P9040 has a “HUSH” control that is extremely useful in

a kitchen area or other areas prone to nuisance alarms. For more

information refer to section 4, OPERATION AND TESTING.

6. MAINTENANCE

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Please refer to section 3 for removal instructions. The tamper-resist

tab will have to be released in order to change the battery.

To replace the battery, remove the alarm from the mounting plate

by rotating the alarm in the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the

cover (see figure 7).

The Model P9040 Smoke Alarm is powered by a 9V battery

(carbon zinc and alkaline batteries may be used). A fresh battery

should last for one year under normal operating conditions. This

alarm has a low battery monitor circuit which will cause the alarm

to “chirp” approximately every 30-40 seconds for a minimum of

seven (7) days when the battery gets low. Replace the battery

when this condition occurs.

USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9 VOLT BATTERIES FOR SMOKE

ALARM REPLACEMENT.

Carbon Zinc Type: EVEREADY 1222;

GOLD PEAK 1604S

Alkaline Type: ENERGIZER 522; DURACELL MN1604,

MX1604,GOLD PEAK 1604A

PANASONIC 6AM6, 6AM-6, 6AM-6PI,

6AM6X, and 6LR61(GA)

NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.

WARNING!! USE ONLY THE BATTERIES SPECIFIED. USE

OF DIFFERENT BATTERIES MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL

EFFECT ON THE SMOKE ALARM.

CLEANING YOUR ALARM

YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR

To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket as

outlined in the beginning of this section. You can clean the inte-

rior of your alarm (sensing chamber) by using compressed air or

a vacuum cleaner hose and blowing or vacuuming through the

openings around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the

alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth. After cleaning, reinstall

your alarm and test your alarm by using the test button. If clean-

ing does not restore the alarm to normal operation the alarm

should be replaced.

7. LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS

WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY

• NFPA 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 the occupants in potentially fatal

fires. Victims are often intimate with the fire, too old or young,

or physically or mentally impaired such that they cannot escape

even when warned early enough that escape should be possible.

For these people, other strategies such as protection-in-place or

assisted escape or rescue are necessary.

• Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of pos-

sible fires at a reasonable cost; however, alarms have sensing

limitations. Ionization sensing alarms may detect invisible fire

particles (associated with fast flaming fires) sooner than photo-

electric alarms. Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible

fire particles (associated with slow smoldering fires) sooner than

ionization alarms. Home fires develop in different ways and are

often unpredictable. For maximum protection, Kidde recom-

mends that both Ionization and Photoelectric alarms be installed.

• A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type,

in good condition and installed properly.

• AC powered alarms (without battery backup) will not operate if

the AC power has been cut off, such as by an electrical fire or

an open fuse.

• Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the batter-

ies and the alarm circuits are in good operating condition.

• Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach

the alarm. Therefore, smoke alarms may not sense fires starting

in chimneys, walls, on roofs, on the other side of a closed door

or on a different floor.

• If the alarm is located outside the bedroom or on a different

floor, it may not wake up a sound sleeper.

• 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. Home owners and renters should have adequate insur-

ance to protect their lives and property.

8. GOOD SAFETY HABITS

DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE

• Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least

two (2) escape routes from each room. Second story windows

may need a rope or chain ladder.

• Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing

everyone what to do in case of fire.

• Determine a place outside your home where you all can meet if

a fire occurs.

• Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and

train them to leave your home when they hear it.

• Practice a fire drill at least every six months, including fire drills

at night. Ensure that small children hear the alarm and wake

when it sounds. They must wake up in order to execute the

escape plan. Practice allows all occupants to test your plan

before an emergency. You may not be able to reach your chil-

dren. It is important they know what to do.

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