Kidde Wireless Smoke Detector Model p4010ACS-W Instruction Manual

Important Safety Information

• Read all instructions thoroughly before installation and operation of this device.
• This device is designed to detect smoke. It cannot prevent fire or guarantee safety in all situations.
• Test the alarm weekly to ensure proper function.
• Do not paint the alarm. Paint can clog the sensing chambers and prevent the alarm from operating correctly.
• Ensure proper placement of the alarm for optimal smoke detection. Refer to the 'Choosing a Location' section.
• This product contains a 10-year sealed lithium battery. Do not attempt to open the alarm or replace the battery.
• Proposition 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Carbon Black, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Product Overview

The Kidde Model p4010ACS-W is a photoelectric smoke alarm designed for residential use. It features a 10-year sealed lithium battery, voice alerts, and both hardwired and wireless interconnection capabilities. This alarm detects visible fire particles typically associated with smoldering fires.

Key Features

• Photoelectric Sensor: Detects visible fire particles from smoldering fires.
• 10-Year Sealed Lithium Battery: Provides continuous power for the life of the alarm, eliminating the need for battery replacements.
• Voice Alerts: Announces "Fire! Fire!" upon smoke detection and "Replace Alarm!" at the end of its lifespan.
• Wireless Interconnection: Allows multiple compatible Kidde alarms to communicate, ensuring all alarms sound when one detects a hazard.
• Hardwired Capability: Can be integrated into existing 120V AC hardwired systems.
• Ambient Light Sensing: Prevents low-battery chirps during dark conditions by delaying them until sufficient ambient light is detected.
• LED Indicators: Green (normal operation), Amber (error), Red (smoke/fire).
• Test/Hush Button: For testing alarm function and temporarily silencing nuisance alarms.

Image: Top view of the Kidde Wireless Smoke Detector, showing the central test/hush button and LED indicators for "10 YEAR WIRE-FREE INTERCONNECT SMOKE ALARM", "AMBER = FAULT", "RED = ALARM", and "GREEN = OPERATE".

Installation

Choosing a Location

• Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including basements.
• Place alarms inside and outside sleeping areas.
• For enhanced protection, install an alarm in every bedroom.
• Avoid placing alarms near cooking appliances, bathrooms with showers, or in garages where vehicle exhaust fumes are present.
• Maintain a distance of at least 20 feet from fuel-burning appliances to prevent nuisance alarms.

Mounting the Alarm

1. Prepare Wiring (for hardwired installations): Ensure power is off at the circuit breaker before beginning. Connect the alarm's wiring harness (black, white, red wires) to your household wiring. Connect black to hot, white to neutral, and red to the interconnect wire (if applicable).
2. Attach Mounting Bracket: Secure the mounting bracket to the ceiling or wall using the provided screws.
3. Connect Wiring Harness: Plug the wiring harness into the receptacle on the back of the alarm.
4. Activate Battery: Twist the alarm onto the mounting bracket until it clicks into place. This action activates the 10-year sealed battery. The alarm will chirp once, and the green LED will flash.
5. Restore Power: Turn on power at the circuit breaker.

Image: Back view of the Kidde Wireless Smoke Detector, showing the wiring harness connection point and the "Model P4010ACS-W" label. A separate image shows the wiring harness with red, black, and white wires.

Wireless Interconnection

This alarm can be interconnected with up to 24 compatible Kidde devices (18 of which can be initiating devices like smoke, heat, or CO alarms) to create a synchronized alert system.

1. Power On All Alarms: Ensure all alarms intended for interconnection are powered on and functioning.
2. Initiate Pairing: On one alarm, press and hold the Test/Hush button until the alarm chirps and the green LED flashes rapidly.
3. Pair Other Alarms: Within 60 seconds, press the Test/Hush button on each additional alarm you wish to interconnect. Each alarm will chirp and flash its green LED to confirm successful pairing.
4. Test Interconnection: After pairing all units, press the Test/Hush button on any one alarm. All interconnected alarms should sound simultaneously.

For more detailed instructions on wireless interconnection, refer to the full manual or visit kidde.com/wirefreealarms.

Image: Diagram illustrating how multiple Kidde wireless smoke alarms can be interconnected throughout a home, ensuring all alarms sound when one detects a fire, providing early warning.

Operation

Normal Operation

Under normal conditions, the green LED indicator will flash approximately once every 60 seconds, indicating that the alarm is powered and functioning correctly.

Alarm Conditions

• Smoke/Fire Detection: The alarm will sound an 85-decibel horn, and the voice alert will announce "Fire! Fire!". The red LED will flash rapidly.
• Error/Malfunction: The amber LED will flash, and the alarm may chirp, indicating a potential issue with the unit.
• End-of-Life: The alarm will announce "Replace Alarm!" when it reaches the end of its 10-year operational lifespan.

Testing the Alarm

Test the alarm weekly to ensure proper operation and familiarize yourself with the alarm sound.

1. Press and hold the Test/Hush button firmly for a few seconds.
2. The alarm will sound, and the voice alert "Fire! Fire!" will be heard.
3. Release the button. The alarm will stop sounding.

Hush Feature

The Hush feature temporarily silences the alarm for approximately 10 minutes in case of a nuisance alarm (e.g., from cooking smoke or steam).

1. Press the Test/Hush button during an alarm.
2. The alarm will silence, and the voice alert "Hush mode activated" will be heard.
3. The red LED will flash every 10 seconds during the hush period.
4. If smoke is still present after 10 minutes, the alarm will reactivate.

Maintenance

Cleaning Your Alarm

Clean your smoke alarm at least once a month to remove dust and debris that could interfere with its operation.

1. Disconnect power to the alarm (if hardwired) before cleaning.
2. Gently vacuum the alarm's cover and vents using a soft brush attachment.
3. Do not use cleaning solvents or spray directly on the alarm.
4. Restore power after cleaning.

Battery Information

This alarm is equipped with a sealed 10-year lithium battery. The battery is not replaceable and is designed to power the alarm for its entire 10-year lifespan. Do not attempt to open the unit or replace the battery.

Ambient Light Sensing

The Ambient Light Sensing feature helps prevent low-battery chirps from occurring during dark conditions, such as at night. If the alarm detects a low battery, it will delay chirping until sufficient ambient light is detected, typically during daylight hours.

Troubleshooting

Specifications

• Model: p4010ACS-W
• Sensor Type: Photoelectric
• Power Source: 120V AC Hardwired with 10-Year Sealed Lithium Battery Backup
• Alarm Loudness: 85 dB at 10 feet
• Interconnection: Wireless (up to 24 Kidde devices, 18 initiating) and Hardwired
• Operating Temperature: 40°F (4.4°C) to 100°F (37.8°C)
• Operating Humidity: Up to 95% relative humidity (RH) non-condensing
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.59 inches (14.2 cm) diameter
• Certifications: UL Listed
• Material: Plastic

Image: Diagram illustrating the approximate diameter of the smoke alarm as 6.0 inches (15 cm).

Warranty and Support

This Kidde smoke alarm comes with a 10-year limited manufacturer's warranty on the alarm unit itself. The warranty period begins when the alarm is powered on. If the power-on date is unknown, it should be assumed that replacement is needed after 10 years from the manufacturing date.

For technical support, warranty claims, or to access the full product manual, please refer to the contact information provided in the packaging or visit the official Kidde website.