For models: 0915, 440374
Smoke and Fire Alarm
User’s Guide
9 Volt Battery Operated Smoke Alarm
Thank you for purchasing this smoke and fire 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). National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) and the manufacturer recommends replacing this alarm ten years
from the date code:
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
LISTED
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This product is designed to detect products of combustion using the ionization tech-
nique. It contains 0.9 microcurie of Americium 241, a radioactive material. 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.
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For mobile home installation, select locations carefully to avoid thermal barriers that
may form at the ceiling. For more details, see MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
below.
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When mounting an alarm on the ceiling, locate it at a minimum of 4” (10cm) from
the side wall (see Diagram A).
WARNING! BATTERY DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE UNLESS BATTERY IS
PRESENT. REMOVAL OF BATTERY WILL RENDER THE SMOKE ALARM
INOPERATIVE.
When mounting the alarm on the wall, use an inside wall with the top edge of the
alarm at a minimum of 4” (10cm) and a maximum of 12” (30.5cm) below the ceil-
ing. (see Diagram A).
IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION AND KEEP
THIS MANUAL NEAR THE ALARM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Put smoke alarms at both ends of a bedroom hallway or large room if the hallway
or room is more than 30 feet (9.1 m) long.
CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL
Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at or within 3ft
(0.9m)of the highest point (measured horizontally). NFPA 72 states: “Smoke alarms
in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 1 foot in 8 feet (.3m in 2.4m) horizontally
shall be located on the high side of the room.” NFPA 72 states: “A row of alarms
shall be spaced and located within 3 ft (0.9m) of the peak of the ceiling measured
horizontally” (see diagram ”C”).
1 -- RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS
2 -- LOCATIONS TO AVOID
3 -- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
4 -- OPERATION AND TESTING
5 -- NUISANCE ALARMS
6 -- MAINTENANCE
7 -- LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
8 -- GOOD SAFETY HABITS
9 -- NRC INFORMATION
●Smoke Alarms for Minimum Protection
● Smoke Alarms for Additional Protection
● Ionization Type Smoke Alarms with
“Hush” Control or Photoelectric Type
10 -- NFPA PROTECTION STANDARD 72
11 -- CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHAL REQUIRED INFORMATION
12 -- SERVICE AND WARRANTY
DIAGRAM “B”
ANYWHERE
IN THIS AREA
This smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of radioactive element in the ion-
ization chamber (see Section 9). Do not try to repair the smoke alarm yourself. Refer
to the instructions in Section 12 for service.
DIAGRAM “A”
3 ft
3 ft
(0.9m)
(0.9m)
1. RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR ALARMS
Locate the first alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms. Try to protect 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.
HORIZONTAL DISTANCE
FROM PEAK
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DIAGRAM “C”
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
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Locate additional alarms to protect any stairway as stairways act like chimneys for
smoke and heat.
Mobile homes built in the past five to seven years have been designed to be energy
efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended above (refer to RECOMMENDED
LOCATIONS and Diagram A).
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Locate at least one alarm on every floor level.
Locate an alarm in every bedroom.
In mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present standards, extreme
heat or cold can be transferred from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated
walls and roof. This may create a thermal barrier which can prevent the smoke from
reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling. In such units, install the smoke alarm on
an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 4” (10cm) and a maxi-
mum of 12” (30.5cm) below the ceiling (see Diagram A).
Locate an alarm in every room where electrical appliances are operated (i.e.
portable heaters or humidifiers).
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Locate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps with the door closed. The
closed door may prevent the alarm from waking the sleeper.
If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile home, or if you notice that the
outer walls and ceiling are either hot or cold, install the alarm on an inside wall. For
minimum protection, install at least one alarm close to the bedrooms. For additional
protection, see SINGLE FLOOR PLAN in Diagram B.
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 con-
struction.
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WARNING: TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARM OPERATION AFTER R.V. OR MOBILE
HOME VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN STORAGE, BEFORE EACH TRIP AND AT LEAST
ONCE A WEEK DURING USE.
3. After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in Section 1, attach
the mounting plate to the ceiling as shown in Figure 1. For wall mounting see
Figure 2. Place mounting plate on the wall. Be sure the “UP FOR WALL MOUNT-
ING “ text and arrow are facing up. Use the screws and anchors provided to
secure the mounting plate (use 3/16” drill bit for anchor holes).
2. LOCATIONS TO AVOID
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In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your automobile.
Less than 4” (10cm) from the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling.
In an area where the temperature may fall below 40ºF or rise above 100ºF.
In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to alarm.
In very humid areas. Moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms.
In insect-infested areas.
4. Battery installation instructions are provided on the inside of the battery door. To
ensure proper installation of the smoke alarm battery, follow the instructions.
5. When installing the battery, press the battery reminder finger down into the battery
compartment and install the battery (see Figure 3).
CAUTION! IF THE BATTERY REMINDER FINGER IS NOT HELD DOWN IN THE
BATTERY COMPARTMENT BY THE BATTERY, THE BATTERY DOOR WILL NOT
CLOSE AND THE UNIT WILL NOT ATTACH
TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET.
Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft (.9m) of the following: the door to
a kitchen, the door to a bathroom containing a tub or shower, forced air ducts used
for heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high air flow
areas.
6. Alignment marks are provided on the edge
of the trim plate and the alarm. After
installing the mounting plate, place the
alarm on the mounting plate with the align-
ment marks lined up. Twist the alarm in the
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Kitchens. Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen alarm is desired,
it should have an alarm silence feature or be a photoelectric type.
direction indicated by the “ON” arrow on the
alarm cover (see Figure 4) until it locks in
place.
FIGURE 5 Tamper Resist
Locking Pin
Near fluorescent lights. Electronic “noise” may cause nuisance alarms.
7. USING TAMPER RESIST LOCKING PIN: To make your smoke alarm somewhat
tamper resistant, a locking pin has been provided in the bag with the screws and
anchors. Using this pin will deter children and others from removing the alarm
from the mounting plate. To use the pin, insert it into the hole in the side of the
alarm after the alarm has been installed on the mounting plate (see Figure 5).
3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED. THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE!
When mounting
in a hallway, the
“A” line should
be parallel with
the hallway.
When wall mounting,
the “A” line should
be horizontal and
the “UP FOR WALL
MOUNTING” arrow
must be pointing up.
NOTE: THE TAMPER RESIST PIN WILL HAVE TO BE REMOVED IN ORDER TO
CHANGE THE BATTERY. USE A LONG NOSE PLIERS TO PULL THE PIN OUT
OF THE HOLE. IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE ALARM FROM THE
MOUNTING PLATE.
8. After installation, test your alarm by depressing and holding down the test button
for several seconds. This should sound the alarm.
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 1
4. OPERATION AND TESTING
Alignment Marks
OPERATION: The smoke alarm is operating once a fresh battery is installed and test-
ing is complete. When products of combustion are sensed, the unit sounds a loud
85db pulsating alarm until the air is cleared.
FLASHING LED LIGHT: This smoke alarm is equipped with a flashing red indicator
light. The light is located under the test button and will flash every 30 - 40 seconds
to indicate that the smoke alarm is receiving power.
Install
Remove
TESTING: Test by pushing the test button on the cover and holding it down for a min-
imum of 2 seconds. This will sound the alarm if the electronic circuitry, horn, and bat-
tery are working. If no alarm sounds, the unit has defective batteries or other failure.
DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm, you could damage the alarm or ignite
combustible materials and start a structure fire.
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
1. Remove the mounting plate from the back of the alarm by holding the mounting plate
and twisting the alarm in the direction indicated by the “OFF” arrow on the alarm
cover.
TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION. Erratic or low
sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective alarm, and it should be
returned for service (see Section 12).
2. To insure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway or wall, the “A” line on the
mounting plate must be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounting or horizontal
when wall mounting.
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5. NUISANCE ALARMS
7. LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
Smoke alarms are designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Cigarette smoke will not
normally set off the alarm, unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm.
Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if the alarm is located close
to the cooking area. Large quantities of combustible particles are generated from
spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood which vents to the outside
(non-recirculating type) will also help remove these combustible products from the
kitchen.
WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY
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NFPA 72 states: Life safety from fire in residential occupancies is based primarily
on early notification to occupants of the need to escape, followed by the appropri-
ate egress actions by those occupants. Fire warning systems for dwelling units are
capable of protecting about half of the occupants in potentially fatal fires. Victims
are often intimate with the fire, too old or young, or physically or mentally impaired
such that they cannot escape even when warned early enough that escape should
be possible. For these people, other strategies such as protection-in-place or
assisted escape or rescue are necessary.
If the alarm does sound, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered, get out and call
the fire department. If no fire is present, check to see if one of the reasons listed in
Section 2 may have caused the alarm.
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Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of possible fires at a
reasonable cost; however, alarms have sensing limitations. Ionization type alarms
offer a broad range of fire sensing capabilities but are better at detecting fast flam-
ing fires than slow smoldering fires. Photoelectric alarms sense smoldering fires
better than flaming fires. Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpre-
dictable. Neither type of alarm (photoelectric or ionization) is always best,
and a given alarm may not always provide warning of a fire.
6. MAINTENANCE
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
If tamper resist pin has been used, refer to TAMPER RESIST LOCKING PIN in Section
3 for removal instructions.
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A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type, in good condi-
tion and installed properly.
To replace the battery, remove the alarm from the mounting plate by rotating the
alarm in the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the cover (see Section 3, Figure 1).
A.C. powered alarms will not operate if the A.C. power has been cut off, such as
by an electrical fire or an open fuse.
The Model 0915 Smoke Alarm is powered by a 9V carbon zinc battery (alkaline and
lithium batteries may also be used). A fresh battery should last for one year under
normal operating conditions. This alarm has a low battery monitor circuit which will
cause the alarm to “chirp” approximately every 30 - 40 seconds for a minimum of
seven (7) days when the battery gets low. Replace the battery when this condition
occurs.
Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the batteries and the alarm
circuits are in good operating condition.
Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the alarm.
Therefore, smoke alarms may not sense fires starting in chimneys, walls, on roofs,
on the other side of a closed door or on a different floor.
USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9 VOLT BATTERIES FOR SMOKE ALARM
REPLACEMENT.
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If the alarm is located outside the bedroom or on a different floor, it may not wake
up a sound sleeper.
Carbon Zinc Type:
Alkaline Type:
EVEREADY 216 OR 1222;
GOLD PEAK 1604P OR 1604S
The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair one’s ability to hear the smoke alarm.
For maximum protection, a smoke alarm should be installed in each sleeping area
on every level of a home.
EVEREADY 522; DURACELL MN1604, MX1604
GOLD PEAK 1604A
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Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing an early warning of a fire,
they are not a substitute for an insurance policy. Home owners and renters should
have adequate insurance to protect their lives and property.
Lithium Type:
ULTRALIFE U9VL
NOTE: REGULAR TESTING IS RECOMMENDED.
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.
WARNING!! USE ONLY THE BATTERIES SPECIFIED. USE OF DIFFERENT
BATTERIES MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE SMOKE ALARM.
CLEANING YOUR ALARM
YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR
8. GOOD SAFETY HABITS
DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE
To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket as outlined in the beginning
of this section. You can clean the interior of your alarm (sensing chamber) by using
compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose and blowing or vacuuming through the
openings around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm can be wiped
with a damp cloth. After cleaning, reinstall your alarm and test your alarm by using
the test button. If cleaning does not restore the alarm to normal operation the alarm
should be replaced.
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Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two (2) escape
routes from each room. Second story windows may need a rope or chain ladder.
Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing everyone what to
do in case of fire.
Determine a place outside your home where you all can meet if a fire occurs.
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Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train them to leave
your home when they hear it.
Smoke Detection - Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable? The required number of
smoke alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas sep-
arated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke alarms. For this
reason, it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional smoke
alarms for those areas for increased protection. The additional areas include the
basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways not pro-
tected by the required smoke alarms. The installation of the smoke alarms in the
kitchen, attic (finished or unfinished), or garage is normally not recommended, as
these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper opera-
tion.
Practice a fire drill at least every six months. Practice allows you to test your plan
before an emergency. You may not be able to reach your children. It is important
they know what to do.
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS
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Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don’t waste
time getting dressed or picking up valuables.
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In leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling its surface. If hot, or if
you see smoke seeping through cracks, don’t open that door! Instead, use your
alternate exit. If the inside of the door is cool, place your shoulder against it, open
it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke rush in.
This equipment should be installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection
Association’s Standard 72 (NFPA, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
NOTIFY YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND INSURANCE COMPANY OF YOUR
SMOKE ALARM INSTALLATION.
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Stay close to the floor if the air is smoky. Breathe shallowly through a cloth, wet if
possible.
11. CAUTION (AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA
STATE FIRE MARSHAL)
“Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection
equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows. A smoke alarm
installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity of, but outside of the bed-
rooms), and heat or smoke alarms in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms,
kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, base-
ments and attached garages.”
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Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there.
Call the fire department from your neighbor’s home - not from yours!
Don’t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is all right to do so.
There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect against fire
as stated in the NFPA Standard 72. For instance:
a) smoking in bed
b) leaving children home alone
c) cleaning with flammable liquids, such as gasoline
12. 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, 1394 South
Third St., Mebane, NC 27302. 1-800-880-6788 (See Warranty for in-warranty returns
Further information on fire safety can be obtained in a pamphlet titled “IN A
FIRE SECONDS COUNT” published by the NFPA, Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
MA 02269
9. NRC INFORMATION
Ionization type smoke alarms use a very small amount of a radioactive element in the
sensing chamber to enable detection of visible and invisible combustion products.
The radioactive element is safely contained in the chamber and requires no adjust-
ments or maintenance. This smoke alarm meets or exceeds all government stan-
dards. It is manufactured and distributed under license from the U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission.
10. NFPA REQUIRED PROTECTION
The National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72 provides the following
information:
Smoke alarms shall be installed outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate
vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit, including
basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics. In new construction, a
smoke alarm also shall be installed in each sleeping room.
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