Kidde Smoke Alarm User Manual

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Architectural and Engineering Specifications for

Wireless Model RF-SM-AC

The smoke alarm shall be Kidde Model RF-SM-AC or approved equal. It shall be

shall incorporate an ionization sensor with nominal sensitivity of 0.60±0.1 percent/Ft.

The temperature operation rage shall be between 40F (4C) to 100F (38C) and the

humidity operating range shall be up to 85% relative humidity.

The smoke alarm can be installed on any standard single gang electrical box, up

to a 4” octagon junction box. The electrical connection (to the alarm) shall be

made with a plug-in connector.

The smoke alarm shall work interconnected immediately out of the box without

any user programming. A maximum of 24 Kidde devices can be interconnected

in a multiple station arrangement. The interconnect system must not exceed the

NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) limit of 18 initiation devices, of which

12 can be smoke alarms. With 18 initiating devices (smoke, heat, CO, etc.),

interconnected, it is still possible to interconnect 6 strobe lights and or relay

modules.

The smoke alarm shall give fire alarm signals priority over all other signals. The

smoke alarm shall incorporate a maximum allowable response delay from activation

of an initiating device to receipt and alarm/display by the receiver/control unit of

30 seconds. The smoke alarm shall automatically repeat alarm transmission at

intervals not exceeding 60 seconds until the initiating device is returned to its

non-alarm condition (per NFPA 72, Chapter 6, Section 6.16.3.2).

The smoke alarm shall have remote hush and low battery hush capabilities. The

unit shall have alarm memory to indicate which alarm in a system was the initiating

alarm (per NFPA 72, Chapter 6, Section 6.16.3.5). The unit shall provide optional

tamper resistance that deters removal of the unit from the wall or ceiling.

The alarm shall include a test button that will electronically simulate the presence

of smoke and cause the unit to go into alarm. This sequence tests the unit’s

electronics, battery and horn to ensure proper operation.

The unit shall include a piezoelectric horn that is rated at 85 decibels at 10 feet.

The smoke alarm shall produce an audible signal in the form of the “three pulse”

temporal pattern. Each ON phase shall last 0.5-second +/-10 percent. After the

third of these ON phases, there shall be an OFF phase that lasts 1.5 seconds +/-

10 percent. This pattern should repeat continuously without interruption. The

unit shall also include a low battery warning utilizing a brief alarm chirp every 30-

40 seconds for a minimum of seven (7) days.

The unit shall incorporate one red LED to the alarm’s current status and mode of

operation. The red LED will flash in conjunction with the alarm beep, and flash

during a smoke alarm, a low battery mode and a unit error. The unit shall

incorporate one green LED to indicate the alarm’s current status and mode of

operation. The green LED will indicate one of five (5) conditions:

Standby Condition (powered by AC and battery backup)– The LED will be

constant on

Standby Condition (powered by only battery backup) – The LED will flash

approximately every 10 seconds.

Initiating Alarm Indicator – The LED will flash every second while sounding

an alarm to signify that the alarm sensed a smoke hazard.

Alarm Memory Condition – The LED will flash every second signifying that

the alarm sensed a smoke hazard. It will continue to flash every second until

the test/reset button is pressed, thus resetting the alarm.

Hush® Mode Condition – The LED will flash every 2 seconds while the

alarm is in Hush® Mode

The unit shall at a minimum meet the requirements of UL217, NFPA72. The State

of California Fire Marshall, NFPA 101 (one and two family dwellings) Federal

Housing Authority (FHA), Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It shall also

include a 10-year manufacturer’s limited warranty.

Technical Specifications:

Power Source: 120VAC; 9V battery backup

Audio Alarm: 85dB at 10ft

Temperature Range: 40F (4.4C) to 100F (37.8C)

Humidity Range: up to 85% relative humidity (RH)

Sensor: Ionization

Wiring: Quick connect plug with 8” pigtails

Size: 5.75” in diameter x 1.25” depth

Weight: .5lb

Interconnects: Up to 24 devices (of which 18 can be initiating)

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Architectural and Engineering Specifications for

Wireless Model RF-SM-DC

The smoke alarm shall be Kidde Model RF-SM-DC or approved equal. It shall be

with nominal sensitivity of 0.69±0.19%/ft. The temperature operation range shall be

between 40F (4C) to 100F (38C) and the humidity operating range shall be up to 85%

relative humidity.

The smoke alarm shall work interconnected immediately out of the box without any

user programming. A maximum of 24 Kidde devices can be interconnected in a

multiple station arrangement. The interconnect system must not exceed the NFPA

(National Fire Protection Association) limit of 18 initiation devices, of which 12 can

be smoke alarms. With 18 initiating devices (smoke, heat, CO, etc.), interconnected,

it is still possible to interconnect 6 strobe lights and or relay modules. The smoke

alarm shall give fire alarm signals priority over all other signals. The smoke alarm

shall incorporate a maximum allowable response delay from activation of an initiating

device to receipt and alarm/display by the receiver/control unit of 30 seconds. The

smoke alarm shall automatically repeat alarm transmission at intervals not exceeding

60 seconds until the initiating device is returned to its non-alarm condition (per NFPA

72, Chapter 6, Section 6.16.3.2).

The smoke alarm shall have remote hush and low battery hush capabilities. The unit

shall have alarm memory to indicate which alarm in a system was the initiating alarm

(per NFPA 72, Chapter 6, Section 6.16.3.5). The unit shall provide optional tamper

resistance that deters removal of the unit from the wall or ceiling.

The alarm shall include a test button that will electronically simulate the presence of

smoke and cause the unit to go into alarm. This sequence tests the unit’s electronics,

battery and horn to ensure proper operation.

The unit shall include a piezoelectric horn that is rated at 85 decibels at 10 feet. The

smoke alarm shall produce an audible signal in the form of the “three pulse” temporal

pattern. Each ON phase shall last 0.5-second +/-10 percent. After the third of these

ON phases, there shall be an OFF phase that lasts 1.5 seconds +/-10 percent. This

pattern should repeat continuously without interruption. The unit shall also include

a low battery warning utilizing a brief alarm chirp every 30-40 seconds for a minimum

of seven (7) days.

The unit shall incorporate one red LED to indicate the alarm’s current status and mode

of operation. The red LED will flash in conjunction with the alarm beep, and flash

during a smoke alarm, a low battery mode and a unit error.

The unit shall incorporate one green LED to indicate the alarm’s current status and

mode of operation. The green LED will indicate one of four (4) conditions:

Standby Condition – The LED will flash approximately every 10 seconds.

Initiating Alarm Indicator – The LED will flash every second while

sounding an alarm to signify that the alarm sensed a smoke hazard.

Alarm Memory Condition – The LED will flash every second signifying that the

alarm sensed a smoke hazard. It will continue to flash every second until the

test/reset button is pressed, thus resetting the alarm.

Hush® Mode Condition – The LED will flash every 2 seconds while

the alarm is in Hush® Mode

The unit shall at a minimum meet the requirements of UL217, NFPA72 (chapter 11

2002 edition), The State of California Fire Marshall, NFPA 101 (one and two family

dwellings) Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

It shall also include a 10-year manufacturer’s limited warranty.

Technical Specifications:

Power Source: 3 AA batteries