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PI9010
Smoke Alarm User's Guide
9 Volt Battery Operated Photoelectric/Ionization
Smoke Alarm with "HUSH" Control to temporarily
silence nuisance alarms.
Thank you for purchasing this smoke alarm. It is an important
part of your family's home safety plan. You can trust this
product to provide the highest quality safety protection. We
know you expect nothing less when the lives of your family
are at stake.
For your convenience, write down the following
information. If you call our Consumer Hotline,
these are the first questions you will be asked.
Smoke Alarm Model Number
(located on back of alarm):
Date Code (located on back of alarm):
The National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) and the manufacturer
recommend replacing this alarm
ten years from the date code.
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
For model: PI9010
820-0895 REV. C 06/09
0475-7208-02
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- Page 1 For model: PI9010 PI9010 Smoke Alarm User’s Guide 9 Volt Battery Operated Photoelectric/Ionization Smoke Alarm with “HUSH” Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms. Thank you for purchasing this smoke alarm. It is an important part of your family’s home safety plan. You can trust this product to provide the highest quality safety protection.
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Page 2: Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms
The Ion portion of this alarm detects products of combustion using the ionization technique. It contains 0.9 microcurie of Americium 241, a radioactive material (see section 9). Distributed under U.S. NRC License No. 32-23858-01E. Manufactured in compliance with U.S. NRC safety criteria in 10 CFR 32.27. The purchaser is exempt from any regulatory requirements. - Page 3 • Smoke, heat, and combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally. Mounting the smoke alarm on the ceiling in the center of the room places it closest to all points in the room. Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary residential construction.
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Page 4: Locations To Avoid
of the room.” NFPA 72 states: “A row of detectors shall be spaced and located within 3 ft (0.9m) of the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally” (see figure 2). • Install Smoke Alarms on tray-shaped ceilings (coffered ceilings) on the highest portion of the ceiling or on the sloped portion of the ceil- ing within 12”... -
Page 5: Installation Instructions
whole house ventilating fans, or other high air flow areas. • Kitchens. Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen alarm is desired, it should have an alarm silence feature or be a pho- toelectric type. • Near fluorescent lights. Electronic “noise” may cause nuisance alarms. - Page 6 Battery Reminder Finger FIGURE 5 on the wall. Be sure the “A” line is horizontal. Use the screws and anchors provided to secure the mounting plate (use 3/16” drill bit for anchor holes). 4. Battery installation instructions are provided on the inside of the battery door.
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Page 7: Operation And Testing
OPERATION: The smoke alarm is operating once a fresh battery is installed and testing is complete. When products of combustion are sensed, the unit sounds a loud 85db pulsating alarm until the air is cleared. 4. OPERATION AND TESTING HUSH CONTROL: The “HUSH” feature has the capability of Posts FIGURE 6 temporarily desensitizing the alarm circuit for approximately 10... - Page 8 LED INDICATOR: This smoke alarm is equipped with a red LED indicator. The red LED is located under the test button and has several modes of operation. Standby Condition: The red LED will flash every 45 seconds to indicate that the smoke alarm is operating properly.
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Page 9: Nuisance Alarms
“OFF” arrow on the cover (see section 3, figure 4). The Model PI9010 Smoke Alarm is powered by a 9V alkaline bat- tery (lithium batteries may also be used). A fresh battery should last for one year under normal operating conditions. -
Page 10: Limitations Of Smoke Alarms
(associated with slow smoldering fires) sooner than ionization alarms. Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable. For maximum protection, Kidde recom- mends that both Ionization and Photoelectric alarms be installed. • A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type,... -
Page 11: Good Safety Habits
• AC powered alarms (without battery backup) will not operate if the AC power has been cut off, such as by an electrical fire or an open fuse. • Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the batter- ies and the alarm circuits are in good operating condition. -
Page 12: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds
• Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the kitchen, basement and garage. Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to an emergency. • Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all sleeping individuals, and that it is the responsibility of individuals in the household that are capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not be awakened by the alarm... -
Page 13: Nrc Information
9. NRC INFORMATION The ionization portion of this smoke alarm uses a very small amount of a radioactive element in the sensing chamber to enable detection of visible and invisible combustion products. The radio- active element is safely contained in the chamber and requires no adjustments or maintenance. -
Page 14: Service And Warranty
If after reviewing this manual you feel that your smoke alarm is defective in any way, do not tamper with the unit. Return it for servicing to: KIDDE Safety, 1016 Corporate Park Dr., Mebane, NC 27302. 1-800-880-6788 (See Warranty for in-warranty returns). -
Page 15: Ten Year Limited Warranty
(but not the battery) 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 Safety under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the smoke alarm...
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