Kidde Wireless Hardwired Smoke Detector & Carbon Monoxide Alarm User Manual

Einführung

The Kidde Wireless Hardwired Smoke Detector, 10-Year Battery Backup, Voice Alerts, Photoelectric Sensor Wire-Free Interconnect Combination Alarm, model p4010ACSCO-W, is designed to provide early warning of smoke, fire, and carbon monoxide (CO) gas. It utilizes photoelectric sensor technology for visible fire particles and an electrochemical sensor for CO gas. This alarm is powered by a 120V wired source with a 10-year sealed lithium battery backup, ensuring continuous protection even during power outages. Its wire-free interconnectivity allows multiple Kidde devices to communicate, ensuring that when one alarm sounds, they all do, enhancing household safety.

Abbildung 1: Vorderseite view of the Kidde p4010ACSCO-W combination alarm, showing the central test/hush button and LED indicator ring.

Hauptmerkmale

• Dual-Sensor-Technologie: Photoelectric sensor for smoldering fires and electrochemical sensor for carbon monoxide.
• Energiequelle: 120V wired power with a 10-year sealed lithium battery backup.
• Sprachwarnungen: Announces "Fire!", "Warning! Carbon Monoxide!", or "Replace Alarm!" for clear communication.
• Wire-Free Interconnection: Extends coverage without additional wiring, allowing up to 24 Kidde devices (18 initiating) to communicate.
• Umgebungslichtmessung: Prevents late-night battery chirps in dark conditions.
• LED-Anzeigen: Green for normal operation, amber for error, red for alarm.
• Test-/Stummschalttaste: Allows testing and silencing of nuisance alarms.
• UL-gelistet: Entspricht den Sicherheitsstandards.

Setup und Installation

The Kidde p4010ACSCO-W alarm is designed for hardwired installation. Ensure power is off at the circuit breaker before beginning installation. Follow all local electrical codes and the detailed instructions provided in the full user guide for proper wiring and mounting.

Figure 2: The Kidde alarm is designed for easy installation on ceilings or walls.

Wire-Free Interconnection Setup

This alarm features wire-free interconnection, allowing multiple units to communicate without additional wiring between them. This significantly enhances early warning by ensuring all interconnected alarms sound when one detects a hazard. The setup process involves powering on the devices and initiating a connection sequence.

For detailed step-by-step installation and interconnection instructions, please refer to the comprehensive User Guide (PDF) available on the product page or via the QR code on the back of the unit.

Figure 3: The alarm can interconnect with up to 24 Kidde devices, with 18 capable of initiating an alarm.

Figure 4: Recommended placement guide for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms within a home, emphasizing installation on every level and near bedrooms.

Betrieb

Voice Alerts and Alarm Signals

When smoke or fire is detected, the alarm will sound an 85-decibel alarm, the ring on the detector will turn red, and a clear voice alert will announce, "Fire! Fire!". For carbon monoxide detection, the voice alert will be "Warning! Carbon Monoxide!".

LED Warning Light Indicators

• Grünes Licht: Indicates the unit is in proper working operation.
• Gelbes Licht: Weist auf einen Bedienungsfehler oder eine Störung hin.
• Rotlicht: Indicates smoke or fire detection.

Test-/Stummtaste

The large central button on the alarm serves as both a test and hush button. Pressing it allows you to test the alarm's functionality and battery operations. It can also be used to silence nuisance alarms that may occur from cooking or shower steam.

Wartung

Batterie-Backup

The alarm is equipped with a 10-year sealed lithium battery backup, eliminating the need for battery replacements throughout its lifespan and providing continuous coverage during power failures.

End-of-Life Alert

When the smoke alarm reaches the end of its 10-year life span, the detector will announce, "Replace Alarm!" This indicates that the unit needs to be replaced to ensure continued protection.

Umgebungslichterkennung

An Ambient Light Sensing feature helps to prevent the alarm from chirping in dark conditions, establishing a day/night cycle to avoid nuisance chirps during nighttime hours.

Fehlerbehebung

For common issues such as nuisance alarms, chirping, or power-related problems, refer to the comprehensive Leitfaden zur Fehlerbehebung (PDF). This guide provides detailed steps to diagnose and resolve various operational concerns.

Figure 5: The back of the alarm provides product details and a QR code for additional information and support. (QR code link: https://goo.gl/9RYBLo)

Technische Daten

Garantie und Support

The Kidde p4010ACSCO-W Combination Alarm comes with a 10 Jahre eingeschränkte Herstellergarantie on the alarm unit. This warranty begins when the alarm is powered on. If the power-on date is unknown, it should be assumed that replacement is needed after 10 years from the manufacturing date.

For further assistance, detailed user guides, or to contact customer support, please refer to the official Kidde website or the documentation provided with your product. The Benutzerhandbuch (PDF) Und Gebrauchsanweisung (PDF) stehen zum Download bereit.