Kidde 0914 - Manual (Page 6)

1. Remove the mounting plate from the back of the alarm by
holding the mounting plate and twisting the alarm in the direc-
tion indicated by the “OFF” arrow on the alarm cover.
2. To insure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway or
wall, the “A” line on the mounting plate should be parallel with
the hallway when ceiling mounting or horizontal when wall
mounting.
3. After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in
Section 1, attach the mounting plate to the ceiling as shown in
figure 4. For wall mounting see figure 5. Place mounting plate
on the wall. Be sure the “UP FOR WALL MOUNTING “ text and
arrow are facing up. Use the screws and anchors provided to
secure the mounting plate (use 3/16” drill bit for anchor holes).
4. Battery installation instructions are provided on the inside of the
battery compartment. To ensure proper installation of the
smoke alarm battery, follow the instructions.
5. When installing the battery, press the battery reminder finger
down into the battery compartment and install the battery (see
figure 6).
CAUTION! IF THE BATTERY REMINDER FINGER IS NOT HELD
DOWN IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT BY THE BATTERY,
THE BATTERY DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE AND THE UNIT WILL
NOT ATTACH TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET.
6. Alignment marks are provided on the edge of the trim plate
and the alarm. After installing the mounting plate, place the
alarm on the mounting plate with the alignment marks lined
up. Twist the alarm in the direction indicated by the “ON”
arrow on the alarm cover (see figure 7) until it locks in place.
7. After installation, test your alarm by depressing and holding
down the test button for at least 5 seconds. This should sound
the alarm.
4. OPERATION AND TESTING
OPERATION: The smoke alarm is operating once a fresh battery is
installed and testing is complete. When products of combustion
are sensed, the unit sounds a loud 85db pulsating alarm until the
air is cleared.
FLASHING LED LIGHT: This smoke alarm is equipped with a flash-
ing red indicator light. The light is located under the test button