Kidde 29HLD-FR smoke alarm

The Kidde 29HLD-FR smoke alarm is the detector most advanced of the range 29-FR. In fact, it has both a pause button which can stop the alarm from the device within a certain time, but is also equipped with a lithium battery which ensures a long service of the superior feeding.

In addition, the smoke detector Kidde 29HLD-FR has a 5-year warranty !

Technical characteristics of the Kidde 29HLD-FR smoke alarm :

• Standalone smoke alarm
• Photoelectric sensor
• 9 volts lithium battery
• Sound alert of low battery
• Test button
• Hush button
• Built-in siren 85 dB at 3 meters
• Kit of screws and plugs included
• Security anti-forgetting battery
• Security anti-disassembly
• Dimensions (H x Dia) : 3.5 x 10 cm
• Packed weight : 210 grams
• Alarm's life : 10 years
• EN14604, CE and NF
• 5 year manufacturer's warranty (battery excluded)

Installation of a Kidde 29HLD-FR smoke alarm :

The detector alarm standalone smoke Kidde 29HLD-EN settled in a relatively simple way. In fact, his kit of screws and plugs and the holes préfaits on its lid to allow you to place in a few minutes and be quickly protected.

What are the parts recommended for a smoke alarm ?

The manufacturer Kidde recommends installing a detector alarm independent of smoke in the living room the main : dining room, rooms ...
If you have multiple floors, combine a smoke detector in the stairwell leading to it. Also, make sure that the alert tone is audible in the rooms with the door closed. In the case where you do not hear it, it is better to put in place a daaf at the entrance of the bedroom.

Where is it not necessary to place a standalone smoke alarm ?

The smoke detector Kidde 29HLD-EN with a photoelectric sensor is very sensitive, it is not recommended to install it in rooms dusty (cellar, laundry room, garage ...), a kitchen or a bathroom. The cooking fumes, water vapour and dust may cause nuisance tripping.

Test the Kidde 29HLD-FR smoke alarm :

Mandated by the european standard EN14604, the button test team each detection device fire. A simple key pressing this key allows you to control the sensor works well.
A simulation of danger is performed : if the audio alarm is triggered, this means that the smoke detector is functional. In the contrary case, there is a malfunction and the smoke detector must be replaced.

How replace the battery in Kidde 29HLD-FR smoke alarm:

The smoke detector Kidde 29HLD-EN has the advantage of being powered by a lithium battery with a shelf life longer than the alkaline batteries.
Thus, it is not to change only once in 10 years of use.

To replace your battery, detach the device sensing fire from the cradle, remove the battery to put a new one and place it back in the initial place. Don't forget to do a test to ensure that the smoke detector is still functional.

Note : Kidde recommends you do not feed your daaf with the batteries mentioned in the leaflet. Using other batteries, you may damage the internal circuitry of the device.

Clean the Kidde 29HLD-FR smoke alarm sensor :

It is recommended by Kidde to perform this maneuver once per year, at a minimum : with the soft brush of your vacuum cleaner, remove any dust from the slots on the cover of your smoke detector. Then, slightly dampen a cloth and wipe the front of the device to remove the remains of pests.

This way you can avoid false alarms and keep a spirit of serenity for a long time !