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TECHNICAL DATA
KD-134A
Battery
9V zinc carbon
Battery time
Up to 3 years
KD-134A/10Y
Battery
9V lithium
Battery time
Up to 10 years
KD-134A and KD-134A/10Y
Alarm signal
85 dB (A) at 3 metres
Operating temperature
0°C – 40°C
Ambient humidity
10 – 90% RH
Sensitivity, smoke
0.08 – 0.18 db/m
This instruction folder contains important information
on correct installation and maintenance of your smoke
alarm. Read through the whole folder before installing
it, and keep the folder for future reference.
Nexa's KD-134A smoke alarm is designed to
detect smoke particles and give an early warning
if a fire should start (assuming correct placing and
maintenance).
CHARACTERISTICS
• Opticalsensortodetectsmoulderingres
• LED indication for Alarm and Voltage
• Warning for low battery level
• Complete with plugs and screws
• 85 dB alarm signal
• Dust cover included (KD-134A/10Y)
IMPORTANT
• Do not remove or disconnect the battery to stop false
alarms. Open windows or ventilate the air around the smoke
alarm in order to stop it, and/or press the pause button.
• The smoke alarm is intended for use for use in single-
family homes.
• This smoke alarm is not suitable for use in buildings that
are not used for residential purposes. The smoke alarm
is no substitute for a full alarm system that is required
by law or by the fire authorities.
• The smoke alarm detects combustion particles in the air
(smoke). It does not react to flames or gas.
• The smoke alarm is designed to emit an alarm signal if a
fire is developing.
• The smoke alarm should be tested every week and
replaced every ten years.
POSITIONING THE SMOKE ALARM
For the smoke alarm to provide an early warning, it has to
beinstalledinthelocationwheretherestarts.Therefore,
Nexa recommends that you install smoke alarms in each
roomandonalloors.
Single-level home:Toachieveminimumprotection,
position the alarm in the entrance hall between the living
areas (including the kitchen) and the sleeping areas.
Position it as close as possible to the living areas, and
make sure the alarm can be heard by anyone in the
bedrooms. See Figure 1, for example:
Multi-storey home:Toachieveminimumprotection,
position and alarm in the stairwell (at ground level) and
anotheralarmabovethelandingonthetopoor,aswell
as an alarm on the ceiling in the basement at the foot of
thestairs.Thiscoversthebasementlevel,butnotcrawl
spaces and unfurnished attics.
See the example in Figure 2.
Ceiling installation
Hot smoke rises and spreads, so installing your smoke
alarm in a central location on the ceiling is recommended.
Avoid areas where air does not circulate, e.g. corners. Also
keepitawayfromobjectsthatmaypreventthefreeowof
air.Positionthedeviceatleast30cmfromlightttingsor
interiorttingsthatmaypreventsmoke/heatreachingthe
detector. Position it at least 1 metre away from the wall.
See Figure 3A.
Wall mounting, if ceiling mounting is not possible
Avoid installing the device a long way into a corner.
Position the upper edge of the smoke alarm at least 15 cm
and no more than 30 cm away from the ceiling. See Figure 3A.
Sloping ceilings
In the case of sloping surfaces or ceilings that move up
towards a ridge, the detector must be installed 90 cm
from the highest point, measured horizontally, because
still air under the ridge may prevent smoke reaching the
device. See Figure 3B.
Note: There must be an alarm in every room (except
the kitchen, bathroom and garage) to provide
recommended/maximum protection. DO NOT
POSITION AN ALARM IN THE KITCHEN or BATHROOM
as cooking smells or steam may activate the alarm. DO
NOT POSITION AN ALARM IN THE GARAGE as there is
a risk of it being triggered by exhaust fumes.
HALL-
WAY
BASEMENT
LIVING ROOM
BATHROOM
KITCHEN
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
HALLWAY
Maximum /
recommended
protection
Minimum
protection
CEILING
WALL
BEST IN THE
MIDDLE OF THE ROOM
Min. 1 m
Min.
15 cm
Max.
30 cm
BATHROOM
BEDROOM
LIVING
ROOM
LANDING
KITCHEN
HALL-
WAY
BASEMENT
LIVING ROOM
BATHROOM
KITCHEN
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
HALLWAY
Maximum /
recommended
protection
Minimum
protection
CEILING
WALL
BEST IN THE
MIDDLE OF THE ROOM
Min. 1 m
Min.
15 cm
Max.
30 cm
90 cm
LIVING
ROOM
LANDING
KITCHEN
FIGURE 1. Single-level home
FIGURE 3A FIGURE 3B
FIGURE 2. Multi-storey home
LOCATION ON CEILING AND WALL
OPTICAL SMOKE ALARM
Model: KD-134A and KD-134A/10Y
INSTALLATION
1. Remove the mounting plate on the back of the smoke
alarm by rotating the mounting plate counterclockwise.
2. Insert the battery. Make sure you are using the correct
polarity (+/-).
3. Testthesmokealarm,seetheTESTINGsection
4. Install the mounting plate in a selected location on the
ceiling.Takecarewhenpositioningyoursmokealarm.
5. Place the smoke alarm on the mounting plate and rotate
the smoke alarm clockwise until it clicks into place.
6. Press the test button to check that smoke alarm is
working correctly.
TESTING
• Testyouralarmsbothbeforeandafterinstallationso
as to be sure that they are working.
• O
nly test your alarms using the test button. Never use a
nakedflameasthismaydestroythesmokealarm.
• Getintothehabitoftestingyoursmokealarms4 times
a year.
TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM
• PRESS and hold down the test button for 3 seconds,
and then release it
• Thesmokealarmemitsanalarmsignalandthered
LEDashesrapidly.
OPERATION
• RedLEDashesonceaminute,indicatingthatthe
battery is charged and status is OK.
• On alarm, the device emits a loud pulsating signal and
theredLEDashesrapidly.
• On low battery level, the smoke alarm emits a short
signal once a minute.