Kidde 1296 - Manual

UTHA / UTGT Compliant
Smoke Alarm
• Model 1296
Description
The Kidde 1296E is a 120VAC direct wire-in smoke alarm
offering a level of protection that you have come to
expect in a Kidde product. The Kidde 1296E is designed to
alert you and your family from the dangers of smoke and
fire. This smoke alarm utilizes an ionization sensor. (For
maximum protection Kidde recommends that both photo-
electric and ionization smoke alarm be used). The 1296E
has interconnect capabilities and can be interconnected up
to 24 Kidde devices including smoke alarms, CO alarms
and heat alarms. The 1296E includes a 9V battery backup
to provide continuous protection, even during a power
failure along with a 5 year limited warranty. The Kidde
1296E has been designed manufactured and approved to
UTHA/UTGT standards.
Consumer Benefits
The Kidde 1296E 120VAC direct wire-in smoke alarm pro-
vides an early warning signal to you and your family in
the event of a smoke or fire incident. This smoke alarm is
listed as a commercial residential multiple-station smoke
alarm and meets the UTHA sensitivity verification criteria.
The 1296E may be installed in one and two family
dwellings, lodging and rooming houses, apartment build-
ings, hotels, dormitories, day care houses, and residential
board and care facilities. This smoke alarm is equipped
with two test buttons. Test button A is used for testing the
unit’s electronic circuitry, horn and battery. Test button B
tests the alarms sensor sensitivity
Features and Benefits
• UTHA/UTGT Compliant – Meets the sensitivity
verification criteria outlined in NFPA 72 and may be
installed in one and two family dwellings, lodging and
rooming houses, apartment buildings, hotels,
dormitories, day care homes, and residential board and
care facilities.
• Two Test Buttons – Verifies alarm operation and
sensitivity verification.
• Interconnectable System – Interconnects with up to
24 Kidde devices (of which 18 can be initiation)
including smoke, co and heat alarms.
• 9V Battery Backup – Provides protection even during
power failures.
• Alarm Memory – Informs you if the alarm has
sounded since the test button was last pressed.
• Tamper Resist – Helps prevent someone from
tampering with or removing smoke alarm from
mounting bracket.
• Separate Trim Ring – Fits all standard electrical box
configurations.
Test Button B
Tests the alarms sensor sensitivity
Test Button A
Tests the units electronic circuitry, horn and battery
Separate Trim Ring
Fits all standard electrical box configurations