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Why is my Kidde hard wired smoke detector chirping?
Consistent Chirping If a smoke alarm is chirping consistently, one of the following may be the reason: The battery may need to be replaced. An alarm will chirp every 30 to 60 seconds for a minimum of seven days. With a “low battery” announcement, disconnect the unit and replace the batteries.
How do I stop my Kidde smoke alarm from beeping?
Resetting the Alarm
- Turn off the power to the smoke alarm at the circuit breaker.
- Remove the smoke alarm from the mounting bracket and disconnect the power.
- Remove the battery.
- Press and hold the test button for at least 15 seconds.
- Reconnect the power and reinstall the battery.
Why is my Kidde smoke detector blinking red every 10 seconds?
The smoke alarm is desensitized by pushing the Test/Hush button on the smoke alarm cover. If the smoke is not too dense, the alarm will silence immediately and the red LED blinks every 10 seconds. This indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily desensitized condition.
How does the Kidde i12040 smoke alarm work?
See user’s guide for complete instructions. – Tamper resist feature – Alarm memory – Pre-stripped wiring harness with tinned strands Description The Kidde i12040 is an AC/DC powered, ionization smoke alarm that operates on a 120V power source with 9V battery backup. This alarm uses ionization sensing technology.
What kind of battery does a Kidde i12040a have?
The Kidde i12040A is an AC/DC powered, ionization smoke alarm that operates on a 120V power source with 9V battery backup. This alarm uses ionization sensing technology. Ionization sensing alarms may detect invisible fire particles (associated with flaming fires) sooner than photoelectric alarms.
What kind of battery does a Kidde smoke detector use?
120V AC/DC Wire-in Smoke Alarm Battery Backup Architectural and Engineering Specifications The smoke alarm shall be Kidde model i12040 or approved equal. It shall be powered by a 120VAC, 60Hz source along with a 9V battery backup. The unit shall incorporate an ionization sensor with nominal sensitivity of .50 to .98%ft.
What kind of battery does i12040a smoke alarm use?
120V AC/DC Wire-in Smoke Alarm Battery Backup Model i12040A Model Number: i12040A UPC: 0-47871-40381-3 Power Source: 120VAC (80mA) with 9V Battery Back Up Sensor: Ionization Audio Alarm: 85dB at 10ft