Kidde i12040A

AC Wire-in Single and/or Multiple Station (up to 24 Devices) Ionization Smoke
Alarm with HUSH
TM
Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms.
Models i12040A and i12080A have a 9-Volt Battery Back Up and the model
i12080A has a battery powered LED safety light.
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 pro-
tection. We know you expect nothing less when the lives of your family are at stake.
Kidde alarms and accessories CAN ONLY BE interconnected with other Kidde alarms
and accessories as well as specified brands and models of interconnect compatible
alarms. Connection of Kidde products to a non-specified manufacturer’s interconnect
system, or connection with non-specified equipment from another manufacturer into
an existing Kidde system could result in nuisance alarming, failure to alarm, or dam-
age to one or all of the devices in the interconnect system. Refer to the User Guide
supplied with each Kidde product for interconnect compatible models, brands, and
devices. Refer to the wiring instructions in section 3 for NFPA initiating device limits.
For models:
i12040A, i12080A
P/N 1220-7208-02 EN
i12040A
i12080A
For your convenience, write down the following information. If you call
our Consumer Hotline, these are the first questions you will be asked.
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:
Smoke Alarm User Guide
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Kidde i12040A Specifications

General

Sensor Type	Ionization
Interconnectivity	Yes, up to 24 devices
Battery Backup	9V battery
Hush Feature	Yes
Test Button	Yes
Tamper Resistant	No
Alarm Sound	85 dB at 10 feet
Weight	0.5 lbs
Compliance	UL 217
Power Source	AC Hardwired
LED Indicator	Yes

Summary

Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms

Mobile Home Installation

Guidance for installing alarms in mobile homes, considering insulation.

Locations to Avoid

Installation Instructions

Wiring Requirements

Details AC power, junction box, and wiring standards for installation.

Wiring Instructions for AC Quick Connect Harness

Instructions for connecting the AC power harness.

Mounting Instructions

Step-by-step guide for mounting the smoke alarm.

Operation and Testing

HUSH Control

Explanation of the HUSH feature to silence nuisance alarms.

Safety Light

Details the safety light feature on the i12080A model.

LED Indicators

Explains the meaning of the green and red LED indicators.

Testing

How to perform regular testing of the smoke alarm.

Nuisance Alarms

Maintenance Troubleshooting

Alarm Removal

Instructions on how to remove the alarm from its mounting.

Battery Installation and Removal

Detailed steps for installing and removing batteries.

Recommended 9 V Batteries for Smoke Alarm Battery Replacement

Lists recommended 9V battery types for the smoke alarm.

Recommended 9 V Batteries for Safety Light Battery Replacement

Lists recommended 9V batteries for the safety light.

Cleaning Your Alarm

Instructions for cleaning the smoke alarm.

Limitations of Smoke Alarms