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10. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms
Smoke Nuisance
This model meets the latest residential smoke alarm standards, which includes en-
hanced resistance to nuisance alarms from cooking.
HUSH
TM
: If you know why the alarm is sounding, and you can verify that it is not a life
threatening situation, you can push the button to silence the alarm for 8-10 minutes. If
the smoke is not too dense, that unit will silence. After the Hush
TM
period, the smoke
alarm will automatically reset and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still
present. You can use Hush
TM
repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition
causing the alarm.
NOTE: Dense smoke will override Hush
TM
and sound a continuous alarm. If no fire is
present, check to see if one of the reasons listed in “Locations to avoid” may have
caused the alarm. If a fire is discovered, get out and call the fire department or 911.
Cigarette smoke will not normally cause the unit to alarm, unless the smoke is blown
directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm
if it is located too close to a cooking appliance. Large quantities of combustible
particles are generated from spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood
which vents to the outside (non-recirculating type) will also help prevent nuisance
alarms from occurring by removing these combustible products from the kitchen.
11. Batteries
This alarm is powered by two replaceable AA batteries. Under normal conditions, fresh
batteries will last at least one year.
NOTE:
Constant exposure to high or low humidity or tem-
peratures may reduce battery life.
WARNING: THE ALARM IS SEALED AND THE
COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE!
Low Battery
This alarm is equipped with a low battery monitor circuit.
If the battery capacity is nearing the point where
it can no longer provide adequate power for all alarm
functions, the low battery condition will occur. See
Troubleshooting Guide. The batteries must be replaced
Figure 11
Model 10SDR
Photoelectric Smoke Alarm
WARNING:
USE ONLY BATTERIES
SPECIFIED IN MARKING (Energizer E91, Gold Peak 15A,
Golden Power GLR6A). USE OF A DIFFERENT BATTERY MAY
HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON ALARM OPERATION. Unit will
not attach to mounting
bracket without batteries installed.
AA Battery Powered
REPLACE BATTERIES AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR.
For service return to Kidde, 1016 Corporate Park Drive,
Mebane, NC 27302
1-800-880-6788
Made In China
A Carrier Company
STANDBY: LED blinks every 60s.
SMOKE ALARM: 3 long beeps, repeating.
FAULT: LED blinks 1-4 times with 3 chirps every 60s
.
LOW BATTERY: LED blinks with a chirp every 60s.
END OF UNIT LIFE: LED blinks and chirps twice every 60s.
NOTE: Do not use lithium batteries in this unit.
Constant exposures to high or low temperatures
or high humidity may reduce battery life.
Temp Range: 40° F (4.4° C) to 100° F (37.8° C)
Humidity Range: Up to 95% relative humidity (RH), non-condensing.
Clean annually.
See user guide for more info.
Helps Reduce
Cooking
Nuisance Alarms
Multi-Criteria
Smoke Alarm
10-7102-00 RevA
WARNING
BATTERY HAS BEEN REMOVED
WARNING
BATTERY HAS BEEN REMOVED
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