Kidde 914 User Manual

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6. MAINTENANCEBATTERY REPLACEMENTTo replace the battery, remove the alarm from the mounting plate by rotating thealarm in the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the cover (see Section 3, Figure 1).The Model 0914 Smoke Alarm is powered by a 9V carbon zinc battery (alkaline andlithium batteries may also be used). A fresh battery should last for one year undernormal operating conditions. This alarm has a low battery monitor circuit which willcause the alarm to “chirp” approximately every 30 - 40 seconds for a minimum ofseven (7) days when the battery gets low. Replace the battery when this conditionoccurs.USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9 VOLT BATTERIES FOR SMOKE ALARMREPLACEMENT.Carbon Zinc Type: EVEREADY 216 OR 1222;GOLD PEAK 1604P OR 1604SAlkaline Type: EVEREADY 522; DURACELL MN1604, MX1604;GOLD PEAK 1604ALithium Type: ULTRALIFE U9VLNOTE: REGULAR TESTING IS RECOMMENDED.WARNING!! USE ONLY THE BATTERIES SPECIFIED. USE OF DIFFERENTBATTERIES MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE SMOKE ALARM.CLEANING YOUR ALARMYOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A YEARTo clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket as outlined in the beginningof this section. You can clean the interior of your alarm (sensing chamber) by usingcompressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose and blowing or vacuuming through theopenings around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm can be wipedwith a damp cloth.After cleaning, reinstall your alarm and test your alarm by using the test button. Ifcleaning does not restore the alarm to normal operation the alarm should bereplaced.7. LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMSWARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY• NFPA 72 states: Life safety from fire in residential occupancies is based primarilyon 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 arecapable of protecting about half of the occupants in potentially fatal fires. Victimsare often intimate with the fire, too old or young, or physically or mentally impairedsuch that they cannot escape even when warned early enough that escape shouldbe possible. For these people, other strategies such as protection-in-place orassisted escape or rescue are necessary.• Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of possible fires at a rea-sonable cost; however, alarms have sensing limitations. Ionization type alarmsoffer a broad range of fire sensing capabilities but are better at detecting fast flam-ing fires than slow smoldering fires. Photoelectric alarms sense smoldering firesbetter 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.• A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type, in good condi-tion and installed properly.• A.C. powered alarms will not operate if the A.C. power has been cut off, such asby an electrical fire or an open fuse.• Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the batteries and the alarmcircuits 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.• If the alarm is located outside the bedroom or on a different floor, it may not wakeup a sound sleeper.• 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 areaon every level of a home.• 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 shouldhave adequate insurance to protect their lives and property.8. GOOD SAFETY HABITSDEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE• Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two (2) escaperoutes 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 todo in case of fire.• Determine a place outside your home where you all can meet if a fire occurs.• Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train them to leaveyour home when they hear it.• Practice a fire drill at least every six months. Practice allows you to test your planbefore an emergency. You may not be able to reach your children. It is importantthey know what to do.• 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.WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS• Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don’t wastetime getting dressed or picking up valuables.• In leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling its surface. If hot, or ifyou see smoke seeping through cracks, don’t open that door! Instead, use your

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