i just purchased this. what if i dont have a place to wire it into my house? i know nothing electrical wise so what am i suppose to do?
772579
Unit needs to be hardwired or its gonna start chirping under battery only operation. Return it and get a battery only operated unit.
772580
You may need a battery-operated only smoke alarm, like the USI CD-9775 9-Volt Battery Operated Combination Ionization Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm, which you can find on Amazon by typing in B002EVORNY into the search box. Amazon offers other battery-operated smoke / CO alarms by other manufacturers as well. Good luck.
772581
Get a different model that only uses batteries. There an argument that a battery one is preferable since you will need to periodically check it, and one off of the house power you tend to ignore, and then it fails when house power is off, even though it ha a battery back-up which is died earlier. Regrettably that has happened to me.
343576
This is the way to do it.I have one in my bedroom and for the price/space/no wires I am very happy with it.
424607
It will need to be installed by an electrician unless you are familiar with electrical wiring
1572472
You should ask an electrician why it needs one, but I know it won't work without it being grounded.
433167
You need to hire or find someone who can read the wiring diagram that came with the unit. Sorry, don't mean to sound short, but it was pretty easy for me. Can't give you a step by step through this text box.
1387066
You need to bring in a white wire. Hopefully there is one in the box that you can tap off of.
154299
you need to have access to 120v outlet; unit comes with transformer which plugs into 120v outlet and connects by small wire to the unit.
645768
I would suggest contacting the vendor directly on the vendor support line - even if you have not bought it yet. It is a valid question that affects the purchase or safety of your home.
1943944
First you will need to find a place to put it. Then some #6 wire (red & black, length depends on where you want to put it and where the wires have to go). Then you'll need some terminals and maybe some connectors.
1683774
If you have any knowledge of wiring, it want be difficult. If it is your first time, I would ask someone with more experience to give you a hand. I would also suggest putting an in-line fuse on the wire, just to be safe.
805641
You can get the outlet at home depot, lowes or any hardware store. I seem to recall you could have purchased this with either a twist-lock or regular standard plug. If you purchased it with the twist-lock male plug, you will need to get an electrician. Hope this helps.
1143015
What is your question??? If you don't know how to install it and your NOT handy with 12V Electrical systems you will have to take it to a shop. If you handy you can also YouTube installation on it and go from there, take your time and go slow don't rush so you're not blowing fuses, or damage anything in your vehicle.
733701
My unit came hardwired WITH a plug. I didn't need the plug as I have the unit controlled by a switch above the counter. My electrician cut off the plug and wired the unit in to fit my situation.
338798
Oh I'm sorry I responded to the wrong item. But the same applies. I'm not sure what wires are needed for this. If you take it to a shop they will more than likely provide them. Sorry about that.
105055
An electrician would be helpful. It is hard wired and not just a plug in. My step dad is an electrician and said it is very simple so its not a big ordeal.
1367880
You must have power (prewired) for this unit. Is not a "plug-in" operation. If you don't have electrical in the ceiling, this will not work.
2244180
It means you can not simply plug it into a wall outlet, you will need an electrician to wire it for it to work.