Kidde PI2000 User Manual
The ion portion of this alarm detects products of combustion using
the ionization technique. It contains 0.9 microcurie of Americium
241, a radioactive material (see section 9).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. Do not try to repair the smoke
alarm yourself. Refer to the instructions in section 12 for service.
the ionization technique. It contains 0.9 microcurie of Americium
241, a radioactive material (see section 9).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. Do not try to repair the smoke
alarm yourself. Refer to the instructions in section 12 for service.
WARNING! BATTERY DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE UNLESS A BAT-
TERY IS PRESENT. REMOVAL OF THE SMOKE ALARM BAT-
TERY AND DISCONNECTING OR LOSS OF AC POWER WILL
RENDER THE SMOKE ALARM INOPERATIVE.
TERY IS PRESENT. REMOVAL OF THE SMOKE ALARM BAT-
TERY AND DISCONNECTING OR LOSS OF AC POWER WILL
RENDER THE SMOKE ALARM INOPERATIVE.
ELECTRICAL RATING: 120 VAC, 60HZ, 80mA maximum per alarm
(maximum 80mA for originating unit with 24 devices interconnected).
(maximum 80mA for originating unit with 24 devices interconnected).
IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLA-
TION AND KEEP THIS MANUAL NEAR THE ALARM FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
TION AND KEEP THIS MANUAL NEAR THE ALARM FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL
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
10 -- NFPA PROTECTION STANDARD 72
11 -- CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHAL REQUIRED INFORMATION
12 -- SERVICE AND WARRANTY
1. RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR ALARMS
• Locate the first alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms.
Try to monitor the exit path as the bedrooms are usually farthest
from the exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, locate addi-
tional alarms in each sleeping area.
from the exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, locate addi-
tional alarms in each sleeping area.
• Locate additional alarms to monitor any stairway as stairways act
like chimneys for smoke and heat.