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- 1 Smoke Alarm: What to Do When the Alarm Sounds
- 2 Other Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators
- 3 Troubleshooting Guide
- 4 Activation and Wireless Alarm Network
- 5 Setting up a Wireless Alarm Network
- 6 Resetting a Device's Wireless Settings
- 7 Operation and Testing
- 8 Recognizing Nuisance Alarms
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IntellIgent WIre-free
Smoke Alarm User guide
Photoelectric Smoke Alarm
with Voice and Wireless Interconnect – Battery Operated
Model P4010DCS-W
Model P4010LDCS-W (Safety Light)
WIre-free Interconnect:
You do NOT need a home wi-fi system to use
these units. Multiple wireless units create their
own independent wireless alarm network.
SmoKe AlArm
10-yeAr SeAled
lIthIUm bAttery
WIre-free Interconnect
VoIce AlArm
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- Page 1 IntellIgent WIre-free Smoke Alarm User guide Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with Voice and Wireless Interconnect – Battery Operated Model P4010DCS-W Model P4010LDCS-W (Safety Light) WIre-free Interconnect: You do NOT need a home wi-fi system to use these units. Multiple wireless units create their own independent wireless alarm network.
- Page 2 Teach children how to respond to the alarm and that they should never play with the unit. Your Kidde Smoke Alarm was designed for use in a residential environment. It is not designed for use in a recreational vehicle (RV) or boat.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds ... . 4 2. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds ..5 3. -
Page 4: Smoke Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds
1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds Smoke alarm pattern is three long beeps with voice “Fire!,” a 1.5 second pause, and three long beeps repeating. The red LED blinks in time with alarm pattern. • Alert small children in the home as well as anyone else that might have difficulty recognizing the importance of the alarm sounding or that might have difficulty leaving the area without help. -
Page 5: Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds
2. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds note: This is not a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm, but will receive and transmit a CO alarm signal (with voice mes- sage) from an interconnected CO or combination smoke / CO alarm. Carbon monoxide (CO) alarm pattern is four quick beeps with voice “Warning! Carbon Monoxide”... -
Page 6: Other Alarm Visual And Audible Indicators
3. Other Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators Operational Mode Visual Indications Audible Indications Action/Note: normal (standby) Green LED blink approx every 60 sec. test (button press when • 4 patterns of Red/Amber/Green. • Button press sound Perform Test/Hush button no alarm condition is •... -
Page 7: Troubleshooting Guide
Voice “Temporarily Silenced.” (after button push during network error) If you require further information please contact Product Support at 1-800-880-6788 or write us at: Kidde, 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC 27302. Our internet address is www.kidde.com. -
Page 8: Introduction, Product Features & Specifications
5. Introduction, Product Features and Specifications Introduction This alarm detects products of combustion using photoelectric technology. Ten (10) years after the unit was installed, this unit will automatically alert you that it is time to replace the unit. This is called “End of Unit Life” mode. See Trouble- shooting Guide. -
Page 9: Limitations Of Smoke Alarms
6. Limitations of Smoke Alarms WArnIng: pleASe reAd cArefUlly And thoroUghly • Life safety from fire in residential occupancies is based primarily on early notification to occupants of the need to escape, followed by the appropriate egress actions by those occupants. •... -
Page 10: Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms
7. Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms ANYWHERE ALONG THIS BOLD SURFACE • Locate smoke alarms in all sleeping areas. Try to monitor the exit path as the bedrooms are usually farthest from the exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, locate additional alarms in each sleeping area. Locations permitted for smoke ANYWHERE ALONG alarms and smoke detectors... - Page 11 • For mobile home installation, select locations carefully to avoid thermal barriers that may form at the ceiling. For more details, see MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION section. • When mounting an alarm on the ceiling, locate it at a minimum of 4” (10 cm) from the side wall. •...
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Page 12: Locations To Avoid
8. Locations to Avoid • In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your automobile. • Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen alarm is desired, it should have an alarm silence feature or be a photoelectric type. •... -
Page 13: Activation And Wireless Alarm Network
• A maximum of 24 Kidde Safety devices may be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement. The intercon- nect system should not exceed the NFPA interconnect limit of 12 smoke alarms and/or 18 alarms total (smoke, CO, Smoke/ CO Combination, heat, etc.). -
Page 14: Setting Up A Wireless Alarm Network
9.1 Setting Up a Wireless Alarm Network Creating an interconnected wireless alarm network is a simple process, with intelligent “self-enrollment” features, and user-friendly voice prompts. A. remoVe All deVIceS from theIr pAcKAgIng b. poWer Up All deVIceS ACTIVATION TOOL • Locate the red wheel on the back of the device. - Page 15 d. relAx And WAIt “Success, now connected!” Wait until all devices have connected to network. Once connected, each device will speak, “Success now connected!” • Once connected, the lights will glow green. Figure 9.1-D e. pIcK one deVIce Press and hold the button on only ONE device until you hear 2 beeps. Release button.
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Page 16: Adding Another Device To An Existing Wireless Alarm Network
9.2 Adding Another Wireless Device to an Existing Wireless Alarm Network For various reasons, you might want to add additional units to your existing wireless alarm network. Modifying your existing wireless alarm network is easy and user-friendly. A. remoVe the neW deVIce from ItS pAcKAgIng. b. - Page 17 e. pIcK the InStAlled deVIce “Setup complete!” Press and hold the button on the INSTALLED device for 5 SECONDS until you hear two beeps. Release button. ”Sonar” ping will stop. • Device will announce that setup is complete and the number of connect- Installed Device Added Device ed devices.
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Page 18: Resetting A Device's Wireless Settings
9.3 Resetting a Device’s Wireless Settings If you encounter an issue at any point during the wireless network setup process, you may reset the device by following the directions below. A. begIn reSet “Resetting wireless Press and hold the button on the device for 8-9 seconds until you hear 3 settings.”... -
Page 19: Operation And Testing
10. Operation and Testing operation The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is complete. When products of combustion (smoke) are sensed, the unit sounds a loud alarm with voice messages. See Sections 1 and 2 for alarm signal descriptions. testing Test your alarm weekly by pressing and releasing the test button quickly. -
Page 20: Recognizing Nuisance Alarms
chirping poSSIble chIrpIng reASonS When chirping begins during the next Day cycle, you can temporarily End of Unit Life: will be delayed at night silence End of Unit Life or Network Error chirps by pressing the Test/ Network Error: will be delayed at night Low battery: will be delayed at night Hush button. - Page 21 This alarm is designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Cigarette smoke will not normally cause the unit to alarm, unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if it is located too close to a cooking appliance.
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Page 22: Battery
12. Battery note: This alarm is powered by a non-replaceable, sealed lithium battery system. No battery installation or replacement is necessary for the life of the alarm. ImportAnt: Constant exposure to high or low humidity or temperatures may reduce battery life. WArnIng: no SerVIceAble pArtS InclUded. -
Page 23: Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery
13. Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery WArnIng: fAIlUre to dISchArge AlArm bAttery AS InStrUcted prIor to dISpoSAl mAy creAte potentIAl for lIthIUm bAttery relAted fIre or hAzArd. WArnIng: dISchArgIng the AlArm bAttery IS permAnent • Once the alarm battery has been discharged, it cannot be reactivated! •... -
Page 24: Cleaning Your Alarm
14. Cleaning Your Alarm your Alarm Should be cleaned at least once a year You can clean the interior of your alarm (sensing chamber) by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose and blow- ing or vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth. -
Page 25: Good Safety Habits
15. Good Safety Habits develop and practice a plan of escape Prepare and practice a home escape plan twice a year, including drills at night. Know two ways out of every room (door & window) and identify a meeting place outside the home where everyone will gather once they have exited the resi- dence. - Page 26 nfpA (national fire protection Association) For your information, the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72 reads: Where required by other Fire Safety in the Home: NFPA 72 is intended to governing laws, codes, or standards for a specific type of occupancy, approved single and multiple-station smoke provide reasonable safety for persons in family alarms shall be installed as follows:...
- Page 27 fcc (fcc Id: SAK25569999) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential in- stallation.
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Page 28: Service And Warranty
Kidde warrants that the enclosed alarm will be free from defects in material and workmanship or design under normal use and service for a period of ten years from the date of purchase. The obligation of Kidde under this warranty is limited...
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P4010DSC-W attempted reset after losing connection states to replace. Less than a year after professional installation
To reset the Kidde P4010DCS-W after losing connection, follow these steps:
1. Re-activate Wireless Function: If the device has lost connection and wireless is turned off, follow the steps in Section 9.3 of the manual to re-activate it.
2. Power Cycle the Devices: Turn the red activation wheel on the back of each device to the "OFF" position, then back to "ON."
3. Initiate Reconnection:
- Press and hold the button on one device until you hear two beeps and the voice prompt says, "Searching for other devices."
- The light will pulse, and the device will emit a continuous "Sonar" ping.
4. Wait for Connection: Other devices should automatically reconnect.
If no connection is established, repeat the steps and ensure all devices are powered on and within range.
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P4010DSC-W loss connection, attempted reset, after 3 beeps, advised to replace. Less than a year installed professionally, will you honor warranty?
Kidde provides a 10-year limited warranty for the P4010DCS-W smoke alarm, covering defects in material, workmanship, or design. However, the warranty does not apply if the alarm has been damaged, modified, abused, altered, improperly maintained, or lacks adequate power. If the loss of connection is due to a defect covered under the warranty, Kidde will repair or replace the alarm free of charge upon receiving proof of purchase.
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