Kidde TruSense Combo Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm AC Hardwired 3050-VASC10
3050-VASC10

Description

The 3050-VASC10 is an AC/DC powered smoke and carbon monoxide alarm that features the new Kidde TruSense multi-criteria optical smoke sensor, an electrochemical carbon monoxide (CO) sensor, voice notifications, and a ten-year sealed backup battery designed to last the life of the alarm. 

Why TruSense?

More synthetic materials are being used in homes, and these react differently in fires. Smoke alarm standards have changed, requiring flaming and smoldering polyurethane foam fire tests, as well as a "nuisance test" to avoid false alarms from minor cooking mishaps. TruSense technology uses a multi-criteria optical sensor (MCO) with advanced programming to identify real fires from false alarms, such as smoke from cooking sources. The system analyzes smoke particles in the air to determine if the source poses a threat. Advanced sensor technology helps Kidde smoke alarms meet the latest UL 217 polyurethane foam fire detection requirements and reduce nuisance alarms often caused by cooking. 

• TruSense Multi-Criteria Optical Sensor: Detects various fire types and reduces cooking nuisance alarms.

• Electrochemical CO Sensor: Protects against dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.

• Voice Notifications: Unit verbally announces alerts such as “Fire!”, “Low Battery," "Warning, Carbon Monoxide," and "Replace Alarm," which helps the user better understand current status of the unit.

• 120V AC/DC Hardwired with 9V Battery Backup: Interconnects with up to 24 devices. See User Guide for list of compatible alarms.

• Front Loading Battery Door: Quickly change the backup battery without removing the alarm from the mounting bracket.

• Improved AC Power Supply

  • Meets UL 217 power surge requirements.

• Three Color LEDs: Receive visual notifications of alarm status:

  • Green: Alarm is operational

  • Amber: Low battery / unit error

  • Red: Smoke or CO detected

• Test / Hush® Button: Tests alarm circuitry and activates Hush feature to temporarily silence nuisance alarms for up to 10 minutes. End of Unit Life and Low Battery can also be silenced for the first 7 days.

• Loud, 85 Decibel Alarm: Alerts of danger.

• End of Unit Life Warning: Alerts user the alarm is in need of replacement.

• 10-Year Limited Warranty

Technical Specifications

Architectural and Engineering Specifications

The alarm can be installed on any standard single gang electrical box, up to a 4” octagon junction box, following the UL/Manufacturer’s approved placement guidelines. The electrical connection (to the alarm) shall be made with a plug-in connector. 

The 3050-VASC10 shall include a test button that will simulate fire and carbon monoxide conditions and cause the unit to go into alarm. This sequence tests the unit’s electronics to ensure proper operation. A maximum of 24 Kidde devices can be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement. The interconnect system must not exceed the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) limit of 18 initiating devices, of which 12 can be smoke alarms. This alarm is not designed to be interconnected with other manufacturer's products, unless otherwise specified. 

The combination alarm shall have two methods of warning for danger: a piezoelectric horn that is rated at 85 decibels at 10 feet and a voice warning that identifies the danger. For a CO incident, the horn will sound in the repetitive manner – four (4) fast beeps, a short pause, four (4) fast beeps, a short pause. In between, the unit will announce “Warning Carbon Monoxide!” In a Smoke incident, the horn will sound in the repetitive manner – three (3) beeps, a pause, three (3) beeps, a pause. In between, the unit will announce “Fire!”

The alarm shall include an End of Unit Life Alert, where ten years after initial power up the unit shall chirp two times every 30 seconds to indicate the alarm needs to be replaced. A voice warning will provide a “Replace Alarm” message. This alert can be temporarily silenced in 24 hour increments for seven days.

The unit shall at a minimum meet the requirements of UL 217 8th Edition, UL 2034, NFPA 72, The State of California Fire Marshall, NFPA 101 (One and two family dwellings), Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The alarm shall be UL Listed and shall include a 10-year manufacturer’s limited warranty.

CO alarm response times:

WARNING: This product is intended for use in indoor residential locations. It is not designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards. This device is designed to protect individuals from acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure. It will not fully safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions. If in doubt, consult a medical practitioner. Individuals with medical problems may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm.

Industry experts recommend specific locations for smoke alarms, such as every level and sleeping area of the dwelling. Industry experts recommend a CO alarm be installed on each level of the home - ideally on any level with fuel burning appliances and outside of sleeping areas. See user guide for more location information.

For maximum detection of the various types of fires that can occur within the home, including fast flaming and slow smoldering, it is recommended that multi-criteria smoke alarms be installed. This model meets the latest residential smoke alarm standards, which includes enhanced resistance to nuisance alarms from cooking.