Description

The Firex i4618 Hardwire Smoke Alarm by Kidde is an ionization smoke alarm that operates on a 120V power source with 9V battery backup. The Firex i4618 smoke alarm offers many benefits for installers and homeowners, such as its easy-access slide load front battery door. This alarm is powered by your home’s electricity and will interconnect with other smoke alarms in your home. Experts recommend interconnected alarms, because when one sounds, they all sound, providing an early warning against fire by dramatically increasing your ability to hear an alarm anywhere in your home, regardless of where the fire starts. This alarm uses ionization sensing technology. Ionization sensing alarms may detect invisible fire particles (associated with flaming fires) sooner than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible particles (associated with smoldering fires) sooner than ionization alarms. Kidde strongly recommends that both ionization and photoelectric smoke alarms be installed to help insure maximum detection of the more than a few types of fire that can occur within the home. Firex i4618 Hardwire Smoke Alarm User-Friendly Features Easy access slide load front battery door Battery backup provides protection in case of a power failure Interconnectable with up to 24 devices (of which 18 can be initiating) including smoke, CO and heat alarms Slide load front battery door provides easy access for changing battery backup. View larger. The i4618 smoke alarm offers easy installation features. View larger. Provides the recommended protection of an interconnected system. When one alarm goes off, they all do. View larger. Easy Installation Front battery pull tab allows battery activation without removing alarm from mounting bracket. Large mounting base makes mounting easier, protects surface paint from dirt and covers imperfections. Pre-stripped wiring harness with easy off cap does not require stripper tool. Tinned strands increase conductivity and wire nut grip. Fewer Callbacks Large centrally located Test/Hush¨ alarm keep an eye on button. Dust cover protects sensor from contaminates all over construction reducing nuisance alarms. User Friendly Features Easy access front loading battery door. Battery backup provides protection in case of power failure. Interconnectable with up to 24 devices (of which 18 can be initiating) including smoke, CO and heat alarms. See user’s guide for complete instructions. Interconnectable for Improved Safety Fire and consumer experts recommend interconnected alarms for added protection. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), most Americans feel they are more at risk of being a victim of a tornado than of a house fire. In reality the opposite is true. Fires are more common than any other disaster that strikes a family at home, and can grow to be deadly in minutes. You have on average less than three minutes from the time you hear a smoke alarm to escape a fire. The sooner you hear an alarm, the sooner you’ll be able to get out safely. Smoke alarms that link together so that when one goes off, they all go off, are called interconnected alarms. These alarms provide more warnings in more places, giving your family more time to escape a house fire. Houses built after 1993 are required by building codes to have interconnected alarms that are wired into their electrical system. Interconnects with Other Devices Interconnects with all Kidde, Firex, Fyrnetics, Lifesaver and Nighthawk alarms, strobe lights, and relay modules with interconnect functionality. Trademarked Hush Feature for Convenience By pressing the Hush button, you’ll be able to easily and safely silence nuisance alarms caused by non-emergency situations, such as overcooked dinners. This alarm’s Smart Hush feature has the capability of temporarily desensitizing the alarm circuit for up to 8 minutes. This feature is to be used only when a known alarm condition, such as smoke from cooking, activates the alarm. 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. The red LED will illuminate for 1.5 seconds every 8 seconds whilst in hush. This indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily desensitized condition. The smoke alarm will automatically reset after approximately 8 minutes and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present. Smart Hush can be used repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm. Pushing the Test/Hush button on the alarm will end the hush period. Reliable 9-Volt Battery Backup, Indicator LED, and Test Feature Because a smoke alarm only helps protect you if it’s working, this unit features a red LED that flashes every 30 to 40 seconds to indicate that it is operating accurately. For additional peace of mind, the alarm also contains a test/reset button that enables you to periodically test its circuitry and horn. The alarm’s standard 9-volt battery provides continuous protection against smoke and fire hazards, even all over power outages. The unit offers a low battery warning that issues a brief chirp every 30 to 40 seconds for a minimum of seven days before losing power, letting you know that it is time to change the battery. The unit measures just 5.6 inches in diameter and 1.8 inches deep, and it features a neutral, white finish. It includes tamper resist features to deter vandalism or theft. This alarm is UL listed, so you’ll be able to be confident of its quality, and it is backed by a 5-year limited warranty. About Kidde: A UTC Fire & Security Brand Renowned for global leadership in fire detection and suppression, Kidde provides solutions ranging from portable fire extinguishers to advanced industrial controls such as flame detection and explosion suppression systems. Kidde is a UTC Fire & Security brand, with a history that’s rich with innovations, from the patent of the Chubb Detector Lock in 1818 to the development of the world’s first wireless networked smoke detectors in 2004. What’s in the Box One i4618 ionization smoke alarm with mounting bracket and mounting hardware, one 9 volt battery, a 5-year limited warranty and a bilingual user’s manual.
Red LED flashes until reset for quick, clear identification of initiating smoke alarm in interconnected system
Visible low battery indicator helps locate chirping unit
Front loading battery door makes battery changing simple, power link tab makes installation faster
False alarm keep an eye on quiets unwanted alarms for up to 8 minutes
Interconnects with other compatible Firex smoke alarms and heat alarms