Kidde 1276 Smoke Alarm User Manual


 
4. Plug the AC QUICK CONNECTOR into the back of the alarm (see Figure 3), making sure that
the locks on the connector snap into place. Then push the
excess wire back into the electrical box through the hole in the
center of the mounting bracket.
5. Install the alarm on the mounting bracket and rotate the alarm
clockwise until the alarm ratchets into place (this ratcheting
function allows for aesthetic alignment). NOTE: The alarm will
mount to the bracket in 4 positions (every 90 degrees). When
wall mounting, make sure the battery box is at the bottom of the
unit. (see Figure 1A)
6. Pull the Battery Pull Tab (yellow tab protruding from the unit)
completely out of the unit. This will automatically connect the battery.
7. Test the unit to ensure proper operation by pressing the Test Button. (All interconnected, battery
backed up, alarms should respond.) CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm,
always stand an arms length away from the unit when testing.
8. Turn on the AC power. The green Power On Indicator should be lit when the alarm is operating
from AC power. Confirm unit operation by pressing the test button.
Tamper Resist Features
Smoke Alarm Tamper Resist Feature
This alarm has a tamper resist feature, which prevents someone from removing the unit from the
trim plate. When used in conjunction with the Battery Carrier Tamper Resist Feature, it can be very
effective in preventing smoke alarm tampering and battery removal.
Activate the smoke alarm tamper resist feature by breaking off the four posts in the square holes in
the trim ring (see Figure 4 A). When the posts are broken off, the tamper resist tab on the base is
allowed to engage the mounting bracket. Rotate the alarm onto the mounting bracket until you hear
the tamper resist tab snap into place, locking the alarm on the mounting bracket. Using the tamper
resist feature will deter children and others from removing the alarm from the bracket. NOTE: To
remove the alarm when the tamper resist tab is engaged, press down on the tamper resist tab, and
rotate the alarm off the bracket (see Figure 4 B)
When mounting
in a hallway, the
“A” line should
be parallel with
the hallway.
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4B
When wall mounting,
the “A” line should
be horizontal.
Alignment Marks
Install
Remove
A
A
A
Locations
of Posts
A
FIGURE 4A
Battery Carrier Tamper Resist Feature
This alarm has a battery carrier tamper resist feature, which prevents the battery carrier from being
opened. This feature is effective in preventing the removal of the battery from this device (which
will render the unit inoperable during the loss of AC power).
To activate the battery carrier tamper resist feature, remove the unit from the trim plate, disconnect
the AC quick connector and locate the small cut-out in the middle of the product label on the back
of the unit. With a small screwdriver, or similar tool, slide the switch towards the top of the label.
(see Figure 5) The tamper resist feature is now active and the battery carrier can not be opened
until the tamper resist feature is deactivated.
NOTE: Before activating the battery carrier tamper resist feature, make sure a fresh battery is
installed in the unit and that the battery carrier is properly closed. If the battery carrier tamper
resist feature is activated while the battery carrier is open, the
battery carrier will not close and the unit will be inoperable during
the loss of AC power.
To deactivate the battery carrier tamper resist, in order to change
the smoke alarm battery, remove the unit from the trim plate (see
Smoke Alarm Tamper Resist Feature if activated), disconnect the
AC quick connector and locate the small cut-out in the middle of
the product label. Using a screwdriver, or similar tool, slide the
switch towards the bottom of the product label. The battery carri-
er can now be opened and the battery changed.
4. OPERATION AND TESTING
OPERATION: The smoke alarm is operating once A.C. power is applied, fresh batteries are installed
and testing is complete. When the smoke alarm ionization chamber senses products of combustion,
the horn will sound a loud (85db) temporal alarm until the sensing chamber is cleared of smoke parti-
cles.
HUSH CONTROL: The “HUSH” feature has the capability of temporarily desensitizing the alarm circuit
for approximately 7 minutes. This feature is to be used only when a known alarm condition, such as
smoke from cooking, activates the alarm. The smoke alarm is desensitized by pushing the “HUSH”
button on the smoke alarm cover. If the smoke is not too dense, the alarm will silence immediately
and “chirp” every 30-40 seconds for approximately 7 minutes. This indicates that the alarm is in a
temporarily desensitized condition. The smoke alarm will automatically reset after approximately 7 min-
utes and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present. The “HUSH” feature can be used
repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm. Pushing the test button on
the alarm will end the hush period.
NOTE: DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE HUSH CONTROL FEATURE AND SOUND A CON-
TINUOUS ALARM.
CAUTION: BEFORE USING THE ALARM HUSH FEATURE, IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE
SMOKE AND BE CERTAIN A SAFE CONDITION EXISTS.
LED INDICATORS: This smoke alarm is equipped with red and green LED indicators. The red LED has
two modes of operation.
Standby Condition The red LED will flash every 30-40 seconds to indicate that the smoke
alarm is operating properly.
Alarm Condition When the alarm senses products of combustion and goes into alarm,
the red LED will flash rapidly (one flash per second). The rapid flashing
LED and pulsating alarm will continue until the air is cleared.
FIGURE 5