Kidde PI9010 Battery-Operated Dual Ionization and Photoelectric Sensor Smoke Alarm

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Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 11 x 7.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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ASIN: B0007G71U4
Item model number: 442007-02

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The Kidde PI9000 Battery-Operated Dual Sensor Smoke Alarm combines photoelectric and ionization sensing technologies into a single unit to provide broad detection against smoldering and flaming fires. Authorities recommend that for optimal protection you have each kinds of sensing technologies in your dwelling. This smoke alarm's trademarked Hush function makes it possible for you to silence nuisance alarms, though an indicator LED and test feature let you very easily confirm that the alarm is working.

The Kidde PI9000 Battery-Operated Smoke Alarm:

Employs each photoelectric and ionization sensors.
Characteristics a hush button to silence the alarm for non-emergency conditions like a smoky dinner.
Compact design blends in seamlessly with your dwelling decor.
Stand-alone battery operated alarm is quick to install throughout the property, as no wiring is required.

With two diverse sensors, you will get warnings sooner no matter the type of fire. .
Be assured of your home's safety with the PI9000 smoke alarm. .Dual-Sensor Technologies for Improved SafetyExperts divide dwelling fires into two groups: flaming and smoldering. Flaming fires result from flammable liquids and cooking accidents, even though smoldering fires most frequently take place when smoking supplies, such as cigarettes, are left unattended. Ionization smoke sensors might possibly detect smaller sized, much less visible fire particles, like those produced by flaming fires, sooner than photoelectric sensors. Having said that, photoelectric sensors are might possibly detect bigger, a lot more visible fire particles, such as those created by smoldering fires, sooner than ionization sensors. Each need to pass identical efficiency standards to obtain third-party approval and meet Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 217, the independent standard to which alarms are listed. Since you don't know what sort of fire you will have in your dwelling, authorities advise installing both varieties of technology for optimal protection.
Professionals Suggest Protection from Both Types of FiresVirtually each recognized fire authority recommends the installation of each ionization and photoelectric alarms in order to maximize protection from either flaming or smoldering fires. Kidde provides photoelectric smoke alarms, ionization smoke alarms, and dual sensor alarms, which combine both technologies in one unit. Regardless of the technologies, the most necessary issue is to ensure that you have operating smoke alarms on every floor of your house, inside each and every bedroom and outside sleeping areas. Studies show placing alarms in both bedrooms and hallways could increase a family's escape time by up to 15 minutes.
Fire Authorities recommending each smoke alarm technologies:

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)

U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), the National Institute of Standards and Technologies (NIST)

Customer Product Security Commission (CPSC)

Customer Reports

National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM)

Underwriters Laboratory (UL)

Trademarked Hush Function for ConvenienceBy pressing the Hush button, you can effortlessly and safely silence nuisance alarms caused by non-emergency conditions, such as overcooked dinners.
This feature desensitizes the alarm for approximately seven minutes. Throughout this time, the alarm chirps every single 30 to 40 seconds. If the smoke is too dense, the Hush function is overridden and the alarm nonetheless sounds, and the alarm automatically resets at the end of the seven minutes. This hassle-free security measure eliminates the temptation to eliminate the alarm's battery, which creates an unsafe situation.
Dependable 9-Volt Battery Power, Indicator LED, and Test FeatureBecause a smoke alarm only helps shield you if it's operating, this unit capabilities a red LED that flashes each 30 to 40 seconds to indicate that it is operating properly. For further peace of thoughts, the alarm contains a test/reset button that enables you to periodically test its circuitry and horn.
A normal 9-volt battery powers this alarm, which supplies continuous protection against smoke and fire hazards even throughout power outages. The unit gives a low battery warning that problems a brief chirp every single 30 to 40 seconds for at least seven days just before losing power, letting you know it really is time to alter the battery.
The unit measures just five.75 inches in diameter and 1.eight inches deep, and it attributes a neutral, white finish. It characteristics tamper resist functions to deter vandalism or theft.
This dual-sensor smoke alarm is UL listed, so you can be confident of its quality, and it is backed by a 10-year restricted warranty.
About Kidde: A UTC Fire Security BrandRenowned for international 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 is wealthy with innovations, from the patent of the Chubb Detector Lock in 1818 to the development of the world's initially wireless networked smoke detectors in 2004.
What is in the BoxDual Sensor photoelectric/ionization smoke alarm with mounting bracket and mounting hardware, 9-volt battery, 10-year restricted warranty, and bilingual user's manual.

The Kidde PI9000 is a breeze to operate and has a hush feature to temporarily silence alarms.

From the Manufacturer
70% of all home fire deaths occur in homes with no alarms or no operating alarms, and nearly 1 quarter of smoke alarms in reported fires are not working. Each photoelectric and ionization sensors are built into this alarm, providing the preferred general protection. Photoelectric sensing alarms may possibly detect visible fire particles associated with slow smoldering fires sooner than Ionization alarms. Ionization sensing alarms could detect invisible fire particles related with rapidly flaming fires sooner that Photoelectric sensing alarms. For optimal protection of each sorts of fire, install this Dual Sensor Smoke Alarm. This model functions as a single unit smoke alarm with Hush feature, allowing you to promptly silence nuisance alarms. Install UL listed smoke alarms on each floor of your property, in hallways, inside bedrooms and outside of sleeping areas. Replace smoke alarms every single ten years.

Technical Details

Two types of sensors offers best protection for all types of fires
Ionization sensor protects best against fast flaming fires while the Photoelectric sensor protects best against slow smoldering fires
Hush Feature temporarily silences nuisance alarms
Battery backup two 9V batteries included
Kidde?s smoke alarms meet the requirements of Underwriters Laboratories (UL), an independent facility that tests products for compliance with widely-accepted safety standards

Customer Reviews

I purchased 4 Kidde PI9000 Dual mode detectors to replace working, but old detectors in our home. One failed within a month and after returning to Kidde at my expense they replaced it. Took at least 4 weeks to get the replacement. A few months later another failed, again I sent it back and received a replacement. Now at less than 2 years, two more have failed. I bought 4, I've had 4 failures, and I have two working at the moment.
The failure mode for the units was a constant chirping, the same sound they make when the battery is low, except on the failed units changing batterers, even different types would not stop the beeping.
I can't see how this failure rate is acceptable by any standard.

I purchased several of these alarms for use in our home's bedrooms. Today, I came home to the sound of a smoke alarm going off. In our bedroom.
I rushed upstairs, but all seemed to be well. The alarm was continuous, just like an actual smoke alarm, rather than a low battery signal, which has a longer pause between beeps. I changed the battery, and the result was the same. It didn't matter that there wasn't -- thankfully -- so much as a spark or whiff of smoke in sight (or smell.) I took an identical alarm out of another room and placed it in our room. No alarm. And, yes, the self-test worked.
Looks like I'll have to buy another. I am only glad that the alarm didn't go off at, say, three am. I can only wonder if the unit would have worked in the event of an actual fire, as I have no way of diagnosing the cause of its malfunction. Needless to say, I'm strongly considering finding a comparable unit from another manufacturer.