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Type | Ionization |
---|---|
Power Source | 9V Battery |
Alarm Sound Level | 85 dB at 10 feet |
Interconnectability | No |
LED Indicator | Yes |
Test Button | Yes |
Hush Button | Yes |
Critical steps to follow when a smoke alarm sounds, emphasizing safety and evacuation.
Introduces Kidde smoke alarm models and their basic features, including HUSH control.
Highlights essential warnings for installation, battery usage, testing, and understanding alarm limitations.
Details the ionization detection technique, radioactive material content, and compliance with safety criteria.
Locate the first alarm near sleeping rooms and monitor exit paths. Add alarms for multiple sleeping areas.
Install alarms to monitor stairways, on every floor, in sleeping rooms, and near electrical appliances.
Ceiling mounting is preferred. Wall mounting requires specific distances from the ceiling for optimal performance.
Place alarms at ends of hallways >30ft. One alarm per 500 sq ft for large rooms.
Install on inside walls if poor insulation creates thermal barriers, with specific distances from the ceiling.
Mount on sloped ceilings near peaks and address mobile home insulation for effective placement.
Emphasizes testing after storage, before trips, and weekly for RVs and mobile homes.
Lists specific locations to avoid, such as garages, humid/dusty areas, and near airflow disruptions.
Shows installation of mounting brackets for i9030 and other models, including alignment marks.
Details specific angles and alignment for wall-mounted alarms to ensure proper orientation.
Instructions for attaching the mounting plate to the ceiling or wall using screws and anchors.
Covers battery installation, the reminder finger, and the use of the tamper-resist locking pin.
Instructions to test the alarm immediately after installation by pressing the test button.
Explains alarm function, the 85db alarm, and how to use the temporary HUSH control feature.
Describes the flashing LED power indicator and the procedure for weekly alarm testing.
Explains common causes of nuisance alarms from cooking and how to mitigate them.
Guides battery replacement, lists approved types, and notes low battery chirp indicators.
Details annual cleaning procedures and maintenance for the safety light on model i9080.
Covers limitations of detection range, sensing technologies, and power sources.
Discusses sleeper audibility and the importance of developing an escape plan.
Provides guidance on creating and practicing family escape plans, including fire drills and meeting places.
Recommends fire extinguisher use and emphasizes assisting vulnerable individuals during fires.
Explains the use of a small radioactive element in ionization sensors and its safety and maintenance.
Details NFPA 72 requirements for smoke alarm placement in sleeping rooms, dwelling levels, and living areas.
Required caution from the California State Fire Marshal regarding radioactive material in ionization alarms.
Instructions for returning a defective smoke alarm for repair or replacement.
Outlines the limited warranty period, exclusions, and liability limitations for Kidde smoke alarms.