Operation And Testing - Kidde 30CUAR-V User Manual

10. Operation And Testing

This model meets the latest residential smoke
alarm standards, which includes enhanced
resistance to nuisance alarms from cooking.
Operation
The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is complete (see "TESTING" below). When
products of combustion (smoke or CO) are sensed, the unit sounds a loud alarm with voice messages.
See Sections 1 and 2 for alarm signal descriptions. In high levels of CO, the unit will go into alarm in a
shorter period of time than at low levels of CO.
Testing
WARNING: Do not attempt to test this unit with retail "canned smoke" products. Those products
are intended for use by trained professionals and produce inconsistent results when misused.
Over-application of canned smoke can permanently damage the alarm.
Self-Testing
This model is equipped with internal, self-testing components that are always checking to ensure the
device is operating as expected. (Weekly manual testing is still required. See below.) If the device is
not operating as expected, a fault signal will be generated. (see troubleshooting guide)
Manual Testing
NOTE: When pushing the Test button, use only your finger or thumb. Using any other instrument(s)
(such as a broom handle) is strictly prohibited, as it may damage the alarm.
Test your alarm weekly by pressing and releasing the button quickly. A quick beep will confirm the
button has been pushed followed by the test sequence. See Other Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators
table. The alarm and voice (and any interconnected units) will sound if the electronic circuitry, horn,
speaker, and batteries are working. If the alarm or voice does not sound, or gives erratic or low volume
sound, the unit must be replaced.
WARNING: DUE TO THE LOUDNESS OF THE ALARM, ALWAYS STAND ABOUT 2.5 FEET
AWAY FROM THE UNIT OR USE EAR PROTECTION WHEN TESTING.
WARNING: DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO TEST YOUR ALARM, YOU COULD DAMAGE
THE ALARM OR IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND START A STRUCTURE FIRE.
Chirping
When End of Unit Life or Low Battery chirping begins, you can temporarily silence these chirps
by pressing the button. Other fault/error chirps cannot be silenced. Take appropriate action as
described in the Troubleshooting Guide.
WARNING: REPLACE UNIT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHEN IN END OF UNIT LIFE . SEVEN
(7) DAYS AFTER END OF UNIT LIFE BEGINS, THE NOTIFICATIONS CANNOT BE SILENCED, AND
SMOKE AND CO DETECTION CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. REPLACE IMMEDIATELY!
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CO ALARM SENSOR RESPONSE TIMES
At 70 PPM, the unit must alarm within 60-240 minutes.
At 150 PPM, the unit must alarm within 10-50 minutes.
At 400 PPM, the unit must alarm within 4-15 minutes.