Kidde 10Y29 User Manual

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Lithium (non-replaceable sealed in) Battery-Operated
Optical Smoke Alarm with HUSH
TM
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.
10Y29
Smoke Alarm
User’s Guide
For model: 10Y29
Smoke Alarm Model Number
(located on back of alarm):
Date Code (located on back of alarm):
Kidde recommends replacing this
alarm ten years from the date code.
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
21008570 rev.B FHK P/N:0308-7201-02
0086-CPD-535595
Installation instructions and product information can be
found within this manual.
EN14604:2005
Licence No. KM524754
0308-7201-02(21008570B)_En.qxd:_ 2012.2.16 12:10 PM Page

Kidde 10Y29 Specifications

General

Model	10Y29
Type	Smoke Alarm
Battery Life	10 years
Power Source	Sealed lithium battery
Test/Reset Button	Yes
Hush Feature	Yes
Warranty	10-year limited warranty
Interconnectability	No
LED Indicator	Yes
Mounting Type	Ceiling or wall
Alarm Sound Level	85 dB
Weight	0.5 lbs
Compliance	UL 217
Operating Temperature	40°F to 100°F (4.4°C to 37.8°C)

Summary

Recommended Locations for Alarms

Locations to Avoid

Installation Instructions

Activating the Alarm

How to activate the smoke alarm after installation.

Tamper Resist Feature

Feature to prevent unauthorized removal of the alarm unit.

Operation and Testing

Hush™ Control

Temporarily silences the alarm for nuisance alarms.

Flashing LED Light

Explains the meaning of different LED flash patterns.

Smoke Sensing Chamber Operation

Indicates problems with the smoke sensing chamber.

Nuisance Alarms

Maintenance

Battery Activation and Deactivation

Information about the sealed battery and end-of-life indicators.

Cleaning Your Alarm

Limitations of Smoke Alarms

Good Safety Habits

Develop and Practice a Plan of Escape

Steps to create and practice a home fire escape plan.

What to Do When the Alarm Sounds

Actions to take when the smoke alarm is activated.

Kidde Recommendations

Service and Warranty

Ten Year Warranty