WARNING! ALARM WILL NOT OPERATE IF POWER IS INTERRUPTED AND BATTERY IS DEAD, DISCONNECTED, OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE COVER OR CLEAN INSIDE SMOKE ALARM CAUTION - DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. SEE USER GUIDE FOR REPLACEMENT BATTERY TYPE AND DISPOSAL OF USED BATTERY.
WARNING! Removal of battery(s) and disconnection or loss of AC power will render this alarm inoperative.
WARNING DO NOT paint or cover the smoke alarm with tape. This smoke alarm should be out of the reach of children. AC smoke alarms require constant 230V AC, 50Hz power to operate properly. Mains-only powered smoke alarms WILL NOT work if AC power is not connected or has failed or been interrupted for any reason. Models KF10, KF10LL and KF20, KF20LL require a working 9-volt battery to operate properly in the event of a power failure. Models KF10R and KF20R require a minimum of 2 full days under mains power to reach full backup capacity. DO NOT use any other kind of battery except as specified in this user guide. DO NOT connect this smoke alarm to any other type of smoke alarm or auxiliary device, except those listed in this user guide. DO NOT remove or disconnect battery or turn off AC power to quiet unwanted alarms. This will remove your protection. Open windows or fan the air around smoke alarm to silence it. KF10, KF10LL, KF10R, KF20, KF20LL and KF20R smoke alarms feature a Hush Button which, when activated, will quiet unwanted alarms for up to 9 minutes. The Push-to-Test button accurately tests all smoke alarm functions. DO NOT use any other test method. Test smoke alarm weekly to ensure proper operation. This smoke alarm should be installed only by a qualified electrician.
This smoke alarm is designed to be used inside a single family household only. In multi-family buildings, each individual living unit should have its own smoke alarms. Do not install in non-residential buildings or places which house many people like hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, nursing homes, or group homes of any kind. This smoke alarm is not a substitute for a complete alarm system. Install a smoke alarm in every room and on every level of the home. Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm for many reasons. For example, if a fire starts in a remote part of the home, on another level, in a chimney, wall, roof, or on the other side of a closed door, smoke may not reach the smoke alarm in time to alert household members. A smoke alarm will not promptly detect a fire EXCEPT in the area or room in which it is installed. Interconnected smoke alarms installed in every room and on every level of the household offers maximum protection. We recommend interconnecting smoke alarms so that when one smoke alarm senses smoke and sounds its alarm, all others will sound as well. Do not interconnect smoke alarms from one individual family living unit to another. Do not connect this smoke alarm to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device.
CAUTION: Alarm should not be exposed to dripping or splashing. DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power at the main consumer unit or circuit breaker by removing the fuse or switching the circuit breaker to the OFF position and securing it. WARNING: Mains operated smoke alarms should be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with the Regulations for Electrical Installations. Failure to install this smoke alarm correctly may expose the user to shock or fire hazards. WARNING: The smoke alarm, its associated supply and interconnect wiring must be installed in accordance with BS 7671. WARNING: If a Firex Rechargeable alarm is replacing an earlier non rechargeable model, the new cable harness with 4 strands must be used. Using the old 3 strand harness will not allow new rechargeable alarm to charge it's batteries.
WARNING: Test each smoke alarm to be sure it is installed correctly and operating properly. Test all smoke alarms in an interconnected system after installation. The Push-to-Test button accurately tests all functions. DO NOT use an open flame to test this smoke alarm. You may ignite and damage the smoke alarm or your home. Test smoke alarms weekly and upon returning from holiday or when no one has been in the household for several days. Stand at arm’s length from the smoke alarm when testing. The alarm horn is loud to alert you to an emergency and can be harmful to hearing. DANGER: If alarm horn sounds, and smoke alarm is not being tested, the smoke alarm is sensing smoke. THE SOUND OF THE ALARM HORN REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND ACTION.
WARNING: Alarm comes equipped with a dust cover, which prevents dust and debris from damaging the unit during construction or remodeling. Remove dust cover before operation. Alarm will not operate properly while covered.
DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off main power at fuse box or consumer unit by removing fuse or switching appropriate circuit breaker to OFF position before replacing battery or cleaning smoke alarm. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. WARNING: DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE OF BATTERY, EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS USER GUIDE. DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. DANGER: Always turn off power at main fuse box or consumer unit before taking trouble-shooting action. WARNING: DO NOT disconnect battery or mains power to quiet an unwanted alarm. This will remove your protection. Fan the air or open a window to remove smoke or dust. For Models KF10, KF10LL, KF10R, KF20, KF20LL and KF20R you may also use the Hush Button feature to quiet unwanted alarms.
