BRK electronic SA4120 Smoke Alarm User Manual


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his user’s manual contains important information about your Smoke
Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this Smoke Alarm for use by
others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.
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INTRODUCTION
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hank you for choosing First Alert
®
f
or your hearing impaired Smoke
Alarm with Strobe Light needs. You have purchased a state of the art
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moke Alarm with Integrated Strobe Light designed to provide hearing
impair
ed individuals with a visual warning of a fire. Please take the time
to read this manual and make the Smoke Alarm with Integrated Strobe
L
ight an integral part of your family’s safety plan.
Key Features of the 100S Smoke Alarm with Integrated Strobe Light:
1
77 Candela Xenon Light:
P
owerful 177 candela xenon strobe light
provides effective visual warning to awaken hearing impaired residents.
1
Hz Flash Rate:
6
0 flashes per minute meets ADA, ANSI 117.1,
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FPA 72, and UL 1971 requirements for visual signaling devices.
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moke Alarm:
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ntegrated Dual Ionization smoke alarm.
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eets ADA Requirements:
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eets the requirements of the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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IRE SAFETY TIPS
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
m
aterials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters
a
way from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers;
4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don’t overload elec-
t
rical circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fir
eplaces and chimneys
g
rease- and debris-free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove
unattended; 7) Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles,
a
way from flammable materials; 8) Don’
t let rubbish accumulate.
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eep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately
i
f they are
not working pro
perly.
Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot
alert you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every
f
loor, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or
o
ther reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are
blocked.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
IMPORTANT! Read “Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms” and
“
Locations to Av
oid For Smoke Alarms” before beginning. This unit
monitors the air
,
and when smoke re
aches its sensing chamber, it
alarms. It can give you more time to escape before fire spreads. This
u
nit can ONLY give an early warning of developing fires if it is installed,
maintained and located where smoke can reach it, and where all resi-
dents can hear it, as described in this manual. This unit will not sense
g
as, heat, or flame. It cannot pre
vent or extinguish fires.
Understand The Dif
fer
ent T
ype of Smoke Alar
ms
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attery powered or electrical? Different Smoke Alarms provide
d
ifferent types of protection. See “About Smoke Alarms” for details.
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now Where
To
Install Yo
ur Smoke Alarms
F
ire
Safety P
rofessionals recommend at least one Smoke Alarm on
every level of your home, in every bedroom, and in every bedroom
hallway or separate sleeping area. See “Recommended Locations For
Smoke Alarms” and “Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms” for details.
Know What Smoke Alarms Can and Can’t Do
A Smoke Alarm can help alert you to fire, giving you precious time
to escape. It can only sound an alarm once smoke reaches the
sensor. See “Limitations of Smoke Alarms” for details.
Check Your Local Building Codes
This Smoke Alarm is designed to be used in a typical single-family
home. It alone will not meet requirements for boarding houses,
apartment buildings, hotels or motels. See “Special Compliance
Considerations”
for details.
HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM
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OLLOW THESE INSTALLATION STEPS
All BRK
®
and First Alert
®
Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory
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equirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles
o
f combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are
produced in all fires.
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onization technology is generally more
sensitive than photoelectric
t
echnology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced
in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible
m
aterials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include
p
aper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.
P
hotoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization
t
echnology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced
in greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for
h
ours before
bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include
c
igarettes burning in couches or bedding.
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or maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on
each level and in every bedroom of your home.
LISTED TO
UL 217 STANDARD
Models 100S, SA100B
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power to the area where
you will install this Smoke Alarm at the circuit breaker or fuse box
before beginning installation. Failure to turn off the power before
installation may r
esult in serious electrical shock, injur
y or death.
•
Installation of this Smoke Alarm must conform to the
electrical codes in your ar
ea; Ar
ticles 210 and 300.3 (B) of
NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72, NFPA 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC
(ICBO); NBC (BOCA); OTFDC (CABO), and any other local or
building codes that may apply
. W
iring and installation must
be performed by a licensed electrician. Failure to follow
these guidelines may result in injury or property damage.
•
This Smoke Alar
m must be powered by a 24-hour, 120VAC
60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a
switch, dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure to
connect this Smoke Alarm to a 24-hour circuit may prevent it
from providing constant protection.
•
It is possible an electrical fire could occur on the circuit
powering this Smoke Alarm. If this happened, power to the
unit could be cut of
f and it may fail to alar
m. Some safety
exper
ts r
ecommend wiring war
ning devices like this unit on
separate circuits from other appliances, since these circuits
are not as likely to be overloaded. Other safety experts
r
ecommend wiring these units on the same circuits as
appliances so it is more readily apparent if the circuit fails.
Whichever circuit you choose, it is recommended you also
install battery powered units as back-ups in case of fire on
the circuit powering the AC powered units.
•
Never disconnect the power fr
om an AC power
ed Smoke
Alarm to stop an unwanted alarm. Doing so will disable
the unit and r
emove your pr
otection. In the case of a true
unwanted alar
m open a window or fan the smoke away fr
om
the unit. The alarm will reset automatically when it returns to
normal operation. Never remove the batteries from a battery
operated Smoke Alar
m to stop an unwanted alarm (caused
by cooking smoke, etc.). Instead open a window or fan the
smoke away. The Smoke Alarm will reset automatically.
•
Connect this Smoke Alarm ONLY to other compatible units.
See “How To Install This Smoke Alarm” for details. Do not
connect it to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device.
Connecting anything else to this unit may damage it or
pr
event it fr
om operating pr
operly
.
P
arts of the Smoke Alarm
1 Mounting slot and screw (1 of 2)
2 Junction box
3
Mounting bracket
4 Mounting Bracket Alignment Arrow
5 Mounting slot and screw (1 of 2)
6
Wire strip gauge
7 Neutral (white) AC wire
8 Hot (black) AC wire
9
Interconnect wire
10 Foam gasket
11 Alignment Tab On Alarm
1
2 Turn to attach to bracket
13 Turn to remove from bracket
The Mounting Bracket
Installs onto the junction box.
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t has a variety of screw slots to
fit most boxes. If a junction box
is not already in place, install one.
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o remove the mounting bracket
from the Smoke Alarm base,
hold the Smoke Alarm base firmly
a
nd twist mounting bracket
counterclockwise.
The Power Connector
The power connector plugs into a power input block
on the Smoke Alarm and supplies it AC power.
•
Black wire is “hot.”
•White wire is neutral.
•
Orange wire is used for interconnect.
If you need to remove the power connector, turn
POWER OFF first. To remove the power connector, insert
a flat screwdriver blade between the power connector and
the security tab inside the power input block. Gently pry
b
ack the tab and pull the connector free.
The Foam Gasket
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he foam gasket prevents air
currents from coming through
the junction box and blowing
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moke away from the sensor.
It must be installed to comply
with UL standards. When
i
nstalling the foam gasket, line
u
p the cut-outs with the power
input block on the Smoke Alarm.
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he basic installation of this Smoke Alarm is the similar whether you
w
ant to install one Smoke Alarm, or interconnect more than one
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moke Alarm. If you are
interconnecting more than one Smoke
Alarm, you MUST read “Special Requirements For Interconnected
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moke Alarms” below before you begin installation.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD! T
urn off power before starting
i
nstallation!
1
. Remove the mounting bracket from the base. Install the mounting
b
racket to the junction box
2
. Set the foam gasket against the back of the Smoke Alarm.
3
. U
sing wire nuts, connect the power connector to the household
w
iring.
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TAND-ALONE ALARM ONLY:
• Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral
w
ire in the junction box.
•
Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire
in the junction box.
• Tuck the orange wire inside the junction box. It is used for
i
nterconnect only.
INTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY:
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trip off about 1/2” (12 mm) of the plastic coating on the orange
w
ire
on the power connector.
•
C
onnect the white wire
on the power connector to the neutral
wir
e in the junction box.
•
Connect the black wir
e on the power connector to the hot wire
i
n the junction box.
•
Connect the orange wire on the power connector to the inter-
connect wire in the junction box. Repeat for each unit you are
i
nterconnecting. Never connect the hot or neutral wires in the
j
unction box to the orange interconnect wire.
4. Plug the power connector into the back of the Smoke Alarm.
5. Line up the alignment tab on the base with the alignment tab on
t
he mounting bracket. Turn the Smoke Alarm clockwise (right)
u
ntil you hear the unit snap into place.
6. Check all connections.
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mproper wiring of the power connector or the wiring leading to
the power connector will cause damage to the Alar
m and may
l
ead to a non-functioning Alarm.
7.
Make sure the Smoke Alarm is receiving AC power. Under normal
operation, the green power indicator light will shine continuously.
If the power indicator light does not light, TURN OFF POWER TO
THE JUNCTION BOX and recheck all connections. If all connec-
tions are correct and the power indicator still does not light when
you restor
e the power
, the unit should be replaced immediately.
8.
T
est the Smoke Alarm. Press and hold the test button on the
cover of the unit until the alarm sounds (the unit may continue to
alarm for a few seconds after you release the button).
During
testing, you will hear a loud, r
epeating horn pattern: 3 beeps,
pause, 3 beeps, pause. In an interconnected series, you must
test each Smoke Alarm individually.
ST
AND-ALONE ALARM ONL
Y
:
•
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f you are only installing one Smoke Alarm, r
estore power
to the junction box.
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NTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY:
•
If you are interconnecting multiple Smoke Alarms, repeat
steps 1-6 for each Smoke Alarm in the series. When you
are finished, restore power to the junction box.
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PECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARMS
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ailure to meet any of the requirements for interconnecting
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moke Alarm
s could damage the units, and cause them to
malfunction, removing your protection.
•
A
C and AC/DC Smoke Alarms can be interconnected. Under
A
C power, all units will alarm when one senses smoke. When
power is inter
rupted, only the AC/DC units in the series will
c
ontinue to send and receive signals. AC powered Smoke
A
larms will not operate.
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nterc
onnected units can pro
vide earlier warning of fire than stand-alone
units, especially if a fire starts in a remote area of the home. If any Smoke
A
larm in the series senses smoke, all units will alarm. This Smoke Alarm
c
an be interconnected with
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irst Alert
®
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moke Alarm Models SA4120,
SA4121B, SA100B, SC9120B and
BRK Electronics
®
Smoke Alarm
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odels 100S, 4120 series, 9120 series, 7010 series;
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RK Electro
nics
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H
eat Alarm Models HD6135F, HD6135FB; Smoke/CO Alarm Model
SC6120B.
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nterconnect units within a single family residence only. Otherwise all
h
ouseholds will experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit
in the series. Interconnected units will only work if they are wired to
c
ompatible units and all requirements are met.
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nterconnected units must meet ALL of the following
r
equirements:
•
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maximum of 18 units total may be interconnected
(Maximum of 12 Smoke Alarms).
• The same fuse or circuit breaker must power all interconnected
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moke Alarms.
•
T
he total length of wire interconnecting the units should be
less than 1000 feet (305 meters). This type of wire is commonly
available at Har
dware and Electrical Supply stores.
•
All wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and the
N
ational Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Refer to NFPA 72 and/or your
local building code for further connection r
equir
e
ments.
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A. Unswitched 120VAC
60 Hz source
B. To additional units; Maximum = 18 total
(Maximum 12 Smoke Alarms)
1. Smoke Alarm
2. Ceiling or Wall
3. Power Connector
4. Wire Nut
5. Junction Box
6. Neutral Wire (Wht)
7. Interconnect Wire
8. Hot Wire (Blk)
WEEKL
Y TESTING
•
NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this Smoke
Alarm. You might accidentally damage or set fire it unit or to
your home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the
Smoke Alarm’s operation as required by Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
• Do not look directly at or touch the lens while the strobe light
is flashing. Doing so can hurt your eyes or burn your fingers.
If the str
obe light does not flash during testing, the Smoke
Alar
m should be r
eplaced.
Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding.
It is loud to wake you in an emergency. Exposure to the horn at
close range may har
m your hearing.
It is important to test this Smoke Alarm every week to make sure it
is working properly. Using the test button is the recommended way
to test this Smoke Alarm.
Press and hold the test button on the cover
until the alarm sounds (it may continue alarming briefly after you r
elease
the button). If the Smoke Alarm does not sound make sure it is receiving
power and test it again. If it still does not alarm, r
eplace it immediately.
During testing, you will hear a loud, r
epeating hor
n patter
n: 3 beeps,
pause, 3 beeps, pause.
The strobe light should flash every time you test the Smoke Alarm.
When testing Smoke Alarms in an interconnected series, you must test
each unit individually. Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested.
The str
obe lights on all units should flash as each individual Smoke Alarm
is tested.
REGULAR
MAINTENANCE
This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible, but
there ar
e a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly.
• Test it at least once a week.
• Clean the Smoke Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum off
any dust using your household vacuum’s soft brush attachment,
and test the Smoke Alarm after cleaning. Never use water
,
cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.
•
If the Smoke Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt,
dust and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted
alarms, replace the unit immediately.
• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms.
See “Locations to Avoid For Smoke Alarms” for details.
• If the strobe light is loose or broken, the entire unit should be
replaced immediately. Never remove the strobe light lens for
any reason. Doing so can permanently damage the unit and
will void your war
ranty
.
•
Do no
t paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the
sensing chamber and pr
event the unit fr
om operating pr
operly
.
This Smoke Alarm is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box to a 4-inch (10 cm) diagonal size, on ether the ceiling or wall (if allowed
b
y local codes). Read “Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms” and “Locations to Avoid For Smoke Alarms” before you begin installation.
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ools you will need: Standard Flathead screwdriver.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD! Do not restore power until all
smoke alarms are completely installed. Restoring power before
installation is complete may r
esult in serious electrical shock,
injury or death.
If any Smoke Alarm does not alarm, TURN OFF POWER and recheck
c
onnections. If any Smoke Alarm still does not alarm when you test it
a
fter restoring power, replace it immediately.
AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDA
TIONS
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FPA
72 (National Fire Code)
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moke Alarms shall be installed in each separate sleeping ro
om, out-
side each sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and
o
n each additional story of the family living unit, including basements
a
nd excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics.
In new construction, Alarms shall be so arranged that operation of any
one Alarm shall cause the operation of all Alarms within the dwelling.
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moke Detection-Are
More Smoke Alarms Desirable?
T
he re
quired
number of Smoke Alarms might not provide reliable early warning
protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected
b
y the re
quire
d Smoke Alarms. For this reason, it is r
ecommended that
the householder consider the use of additional Smoke Alarms for those
ar
eas for incr
eased pr
otection. The additional areas include the base-
m
ent, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways
not protected by the required Smoke Alarms. The installation of Smoke
Alarms in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not
n
ormally re
commended, as these locations occasionally experience
conditions that can result in improper operation.
California State Fire Marshal (CSFM)
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arly warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detec-
tion equipment in all r
ooms and ar
eas of the household as follows: A
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moke Alarm installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but
outside bedrooms), and Heat or Smoke Alarms in the living rooms, dining
r
ooms, bedr
ooms, kitchens, hallways, finished attics, fur
nace r
o
oms,
c
losets, utility and storage rooms, basements, and attached garages.
LOCA
TIONS TO
A
VOID FOR
SMOKE ALARMS
For best performance, it is recommended you AVOID installing
Smoke Alarms in these areas:
•
Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles
form when something burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated
kitchens, garages, and fur
nace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet
(6 meters) from the sources of combustion particles (stove, furnace,
water heater, space heater) if possible. In areas where a 20-foot (6 m)
distance is not possible – in modular
, mobile, or smaller homes, for
example – it is recommended the Smoke Alarm be placed as far from
these fuel-burning sources as possible. The placement recommenda-
tions ar
e intended to keep these Alarms at a r
easonable distance
from a fuel-burning source, and thus reduce “unwanted” alarms.
Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke Alarm is placed directly next
to a fuel-bur
ning sour
ce. Ventilate these areas as much as possible.
•
In air streams near kitchens. Air currents can draw cooking smoke
into the sensing chamber of a Smoke Alarm near the kitchen.
•
In very damp, humid or steamy areas, or directly near bathrooms
with showers. Keep units at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
showers, saunas, dishwashers, etc.
•
Where the temperatur
es ar
e r
egularly below 40˚ F (4˚C) or above
100˚ F (38˚C), including unheated buildings, outdoor r
ooms, porches,
or unfinished attics or basements.
• In very dusty, dirty, or greasy areas. Do not install a Smoke Alarm
dir
ectly over the stove or range. Keep laundry room Smoke Alarms
fr
ee of dust or lint.
•
Near fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty areas. Drafts can
blow smoke away from the unit, preventing it from reaching the
sensing chamber.
• In insect infested areas. Insects can clog openings to the sensing
chamber and cause unwanted alarms.
•
Less than 12 inches (305mm) away fr
om fluorescent lights.
Electrical “noise” can interfere with the sensor.
• In “dead air” spaces. “Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke from
reaching the Smoke Alarm.
Avoiding Dead Air Spaces
“Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarm.
To avoid dead air spaces, follow the installation recommendations below.
On ceilings, install Smoke Alarms as close to the center of the ceiling
as possible. If this is not possible, install the Smoke Alarm at least
4 inches (102 mm) fr
om the wall or cor
ner
.
For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of Smoke
Alarms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches
(305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line, below typical “dead air” spaces.
On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, install the first Smoke
Alarm within 3 feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measur
ed
horizontally. Additional Smoke Alarms may be required depending on
the length, angle, etc. of the ceiling's slope. Refer to NFPA 72 for
details on r
equirements for sloped or peaked ceilings.
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BOUT SMOKE ALARMS
Battery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms: Provide protection even when
electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed.
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nits are easy to install, and do not require professional installation.
However, they do not provide interconnected functionality.
AC powered Smoke Alarms: Can be interconnected so if one unit
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enses smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.
AC Smoke Alarms must be installed by a qualified electrician.
AC/DC powered Smoke Alarms: (AC with battery back-up): Can be
i
nterconnected so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm. They will
operate if electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly
installed. AC/DC Smoke Alarms must be installed by a qualified electrician.
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ireless Interconnected Alarms:
O
ffer the same interconnected
f
unctionality as with hardwired alarms, without wires. Units are easy
to install and do not require professional installation. They provide
p
rotection even when electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh
a
nd correctly installed.
Smoke Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup
p
ower systems:
A
C powered Smoke Alarms should only be operated
w
ith true or pure sine wave inverters. Operating this Smoke Alarm with
most battery-powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products or
s
quare wave or “quasi sine wave” inverters
w
ill damage the Alarm
.
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f you are not sure about your inverter or UPS type, please consult with
the manufacturer to verify.
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moke Alarms for the hearing impaired:
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pecial purpose Smoke
Alarms should be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a visu-
al alarm and an audible alarm horn, and meet the requirements of the
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mericans With Disabilities Act. These units can be interconnected so if
one unit senses smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity
fails. Units must be installed by a qualified electrician.
This Smoke
A
larm is an AC powered unit that has an 85 decibel alarm and a
177 candela strobe light, which flashes rapidly when the unit is in
alarm. This unit is specially designed to wake hearing impaired
p
ersons. It features an 85 dB alarm plus a brilliant 177 candela
strobe light that flashes rapidly when the unit senses smoke.
Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards
unless the
c
ombination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
All these Smoke Alarms are designed to provide early warning of fires if
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ocated, installed and cared for as described in the user’s manual, and if
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moke reaches them. If you are unsure which type of unit to install, refer
t
o NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 72 (National Fire Alarm
Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code). National Fire Protection
A
ssociation, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101. Also check
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our local building codes which may also require specific units in new
construction or in different areas of the home.
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PECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
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his Smoke Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire
d
etection systems in places housing many people—like apartment
b
uildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals,
long-ter
m
health care facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities,
o
r group homes of any kind—even if they were once single-family
h
omes. It is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection
systems in warehouses, industrial facilities, commercial buildings,
a
nd special-purpose non-residential buildings which require special
f
ire detection and alarm systems. Depending on the building codes
in your ar
e
a, this Smoke Alarm may be used to provide additional
p
rotection in these facilities.
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he following information applies to all four building types below:
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n new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or
AC/DC powered Smoke Alarms only. In existing construction, AC,
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C/DC, or DC powered Smoke Alarms can be used as specified by
l
ocal building codes. Refer to NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) or NFPA 72
(National Fire Alarm Code), local building codes, or consult your Fire
D
epartment for detailed fire protection requirements in buildings not
d
efined as “households.”
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. Single-Family Residence:
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ingle family home, townhouse. It is
r
ecommended Smoke Alarms be installed on every level of the home,
in every bedr
oom, and in each bedroom hallway.
2. Multi-Family or Mixed Occupant Residence: Apartment building,
condominium. This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in individual apart-
m
ents or condos, pro
vided a primary fire
detection system already
exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies,
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allways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not
p
rovide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection
ordinances/regulations.
3
. Institutions:
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ospitals, day care facilities, long-term health care
facilities. This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in individual patient sleep
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ing/r
esident r
ooms, provided a primary fire detection system already
e
xists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies,
hallways, or por
c
hes. Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not
provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection
o
rdinances/regulations.
4. Hotels and Motels: Also boarding houses and dormitories. This
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moke Alarm is suitable for use inside individual sleeping/re
sident
r
ooms, provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet
f
ire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or
p
orches. Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide
sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection
o
rdinances/regulations.
LIMIT
A
TIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
S
moke Alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from
h
ome fires worldwide. However, like any warning device, Smoke Alarms
c
an only work if they are properly located, installed, and maintained, and if
s
moke reaches them. They are not foolproof.
Smoke alar
m
s may not waken all individuals. Practice the escape plan
at least twice a year
,
making sur
e
that everyone is involved – fr
o
m kids to
grandpar
e
nts. Allow childr
e
n to master fir
e
escape planning and practice
befor
e
holding a fir
e
drill at night when they ar
e
sleeping. If childr
en or
others do not r
e
adily waken to the sound of the smoke alarm, or if ther
e
ar
e infants or family members with mobility limitations, make sur
e that
someone is assigned to assist them in fir
e drill and in the event of an
emer
gency
. It is r
ecommended that you hold a fir
e drill while family
members ar
e sleeping in or
der to determine their r
esponse to the sound
of the smoke alarm while sleeping and to determine whether they may
need assistance in the event of an emer
gency
.
Smoke Alar
ms cannot work without power
.
Battery operated units can
-
not work if the batteries ar
e missing, disconnected or dead, if the wr
ong
type of batteries ar
e used, or if the batteries ar
e not installed corr
ectly
. AC
units cannot work if the AC power is cut of
f for any r
eason (open fuse or
cir
cuit br
eaker
, failur
e along a power line or at a power station, electrical
fir
e that bur
ns the electrical wir
es, etc.). If you ar
e concer
ned about the
limitations of battery or AC power
, install both types of units.
Smoke Alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach them.
Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls, on roofs, or on the other side of
closed doors may not r
each the sensing chamber and set of
f the alarm.
That is why one unit should be installed inside each bedr
oom or sleeping
ar
ea—especially if bedr
oom or sleeping area doors are closed at night—
and in the hallway between them.
Smoke Alarms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the
home. For example, a stand-alone unit on the second floor may not
detect smoke from a basement fire until the fire spreads. This may not
give you enough time to escape safely. That is why recommended
minimum protection is at least one unit in every sleeping area, and
every bedroom on every level of your home. Even with a unit on every
floor, stand-alone units may not provide as much protection as intercon-
nected units, especially if the fire starts in a remote area. Some safety
experts recommend installing interconnected AC powered units with
battery back-up (see “About Smoke Alarms”) or professional fire detection
systems, so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm. Interconnected units
may provide earlier warning than stand-alone units since all units alarm
when one detects smoke.
Smoke Alarms may not be heard. Though the alarm horn in this unit
meets or exceeds curr
ent standar
ds, it may not be hear
d if: 1) the unit is
located outside a closed or partially closed door
, 2) r
esidents r
ecently
consumed alcohol or drugs, 3) the alarm is dr
owned out by noise fr
om
ster
eo, TV
, traffic, air conditioner or other appliances, 4) residents are hear-
ing impair
ed or sound sleepers. Special purpose units, like those with visual
and audible alarms, should be installed for hearing impair
ed r
esidents.
Smoke Alarms may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes
damage, injury, or death, since smoke from some fires may not reach
the unit immediately. Examples of this include persons smoking
in bed, children playing with matches, or fires caused by violent
explosions resulting from escaping gas.
Smoke Alar
ms are not foolproof.
Like any electr
onic device, Smoke
Alarms ar
e made of components that can wear out or fail at any time.
Y
ou must test the unit weekly to ensure your continued protection. Smoke
Alarms cannot pr
event or extinguish fires. They are not a substitute for
pr
operty or life insurance.
Smoke Alarms have a limited life. The unit should be replaced
immediately if it is not operating properly. You should always replace a
Smoke Alarm after 10 years from date of purchase. Write the purchase
date on the space provided on back of unit.
4 5
6
BRK
®
is a r
egistered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.
First Alert
®
is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of BRK
®
brand and First Alert
®
b
rand products, warrants that for a period of ten years from the date
o
f purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and
workmanship. BRK, at its option, will repair or replace this product or
a
ny component of the product found to be defective during the warranty
p
eriod. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured
product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement
m
ay be made with a similar product of equal or gr
eater value. This is
y
our exclusive warranty.
T
his warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of
initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales
r
eceipt. Pr
oof of pur
chase is required to obtain warranty performance.
BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do
not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and
conditions of this warranty
.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting
from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on
improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions,
disassembly, r
epair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an
authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of
God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that
are included with this unit.
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to
the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration
to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, pr
ovinces or
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights that vary from state to state or province to pr
ovince.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer.
In or
der to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs
Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standar
d Time,
Monday thr
ough Friday
. T
o assist us in serving you, please have the
model number and date of purchase available when calling.
For Warranty Service return to:
BRK Brands, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906
IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM
Smoke Alarms may not operate properly because of a build-up of dirt,
d
ust or gre
ase on the Smoke Alarm cover, or installation in an improper
l
ocation. Alarms with battery back-up may not work because of dead,
missing or weak batteries. Clean the Smoke Alarm as described in
“
Regular Maintenance”—and install a fre
sh battery if unit has battery
b
ack-up—then test the Smoke Alarm again. If it fails to test properly
when you use the test button, or if the problem persists, replace the
S
moke Alarm immediately.
•
If you experience frequent non-emergency alarms (like those
caused by cooking smoke), try relocating the Smoke Alarm.
•
If the alarm sounds when no smoke is visible, try cleaning or
r
e
locating the Smoke Alarm
. The cover may be dirt
y.
•
If the alar
m does not sound during testing, make sur
e
it is
r
eceiving AC power from the household current.
If the str
obe light lens is loose or broken, the entire unit should be
r
eplaced immediately. Never remove the strobe light lens for any
r
eason. Doing so can permanently damage the unit and will void
your warranty.
Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or
A
C/DC Smoke Alarm. First, turn off the AC power at the circuit
b
re
aker or fuse box. Next, re
move the battery fr
om Smoke Alar
ms
with batter
y back-up. Finally
,
press and hold the test button for
5
-10 seconds to discharge the branch circuit.
If the Smoke Alarm is still not operating pr
operly
, and it is still under
w
arranty, please see “How to Obtain Warranty Service” in the Limited
Warranty below.
D
o not try fixing the alarm yourself – this will void your warranty!
R
ESPONDING TO AN ALARM, Continued
• Never disconnect the AC power to quiet an unwanted alarm.
D
isconnecting the power disables the alarm so it cannot
sense smoke. This will remove your protection. Instead open
a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will
r
eset automatically
•
E
LECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Attempting to disconnect the
power connector from the unit when the power is on may result
i
n electrical shock, serious injury or death.
W
hen an interconnected system of AC powered units is in alarm, the
alarm indicator light on the unit(s) that triggered the alarm will blink
rapidly. It will remain OFF on any remaining units.
If the unit alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the source of the
s
moke, get everyone out of the house immediately. Stay calm and follow
your family escape plan. Stay as low to the ground as possible, and
cover your mouth with a damp cloth. Never open a door before testing
i
t to see if it is hot. Call the Fire Department from outside, and give
them your address then name. Read “What To Do In Case Of Fire” for
more information.
If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a
fire—cooking smoke or an extremely dusty furnace, for example—open
a
nearby window or door and fan the smoke away from the unit. This
will silence the alarm, and once the smoke clears the unit will reset
automatically.
IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS
RESPONDING TO AN ALARM
During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern:
3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause and the str
obe light will be flashing.
•
If the unit alar
ms and you ar
e not testing the unit, it is war
ning
you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your
immediate attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the
alarm may result in injury or death. If the unit alarms and you
are not absolutely certain of the source of the smoke, get
everyone out of the house immediately.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
•
Don’t panic, stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.
• Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don’t stop to
get dressed or collect anything.
• Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them.
If a door is cool, open it slowly. Don’t open a hot door. Keep doors
and windows closed, unless you must escape through them.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably wet).
T
a
ke short, shallow breaths.
•
Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home,
a
nd do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.
•
Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.
G
ive your address, then your name.
• Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
•
C
ontact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.
A
larms have various limitations. See "Limitations of Smoke Alarms"
f
or details.
INST
ALLING SMOKE ALARMS IN MOBILE HOMES
F
or minimum security install one Smoke Alarm as close to each sleep-
ing area as possible. For more security, put one in each room. Many
o
lder mobile homes (especially those built before 1978) have little or no
i
nsulation. If your mobile home is not well insulated, or if you are
unsure
of the amount of insulation, it is important to install units on inside walls
o
nly. Smoke Alarms should be installed where temperatures normally
r
emain between 40˚ F (4˚ C) and 100˚ F (38˚ C).
T
his equipment should be installed in accordance with NFPA (National
F
ire
Protection Association) 72 and 101. National Fire Protection
Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.
Additional
l
ocal building and regulatory codes may apply in your area. Always
c
heck compliance re
quire
ments before
beginning any installation.
Printed in Mexico M08-0142-002 K1 08/08
AC POWERED
IONIZATION SMOKE ALARM
F
OR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
USER’S MANUAL
I
nput: 120V AC 60Hz,
0
.053 A Standby, 0.59 A Alarm
S
trobe: 177 candela minimum
Make sure the Alarm is not receiving excessively
noisy power. Examples of noisy power could be major appliances
o
n the same circuit, power from a generator or solar power, light
dimmer on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting.
Excessively noisy power may cause damage to your Alarm.
STROBE LIGHT OUTPUT FOR WALL & CEILING
MOUNTING
T
he intensity of the strobe light gradually lessens as the angle increases.
In other words, the light is brightest directly in front of the strobe light
and is progressively less bright to either side. As required by
U
nderwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), the following illustrations show how
the strobe light is dispersed. Use them to help you choose where to
locate units for the hearing impaired.
PHOTOSENSITIVE EPILEPSY AND STROBE FLASH RATES
I
ndividuals who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy might have
a
n increased probability for seizures with multiple strobe lights flashing
asynchronously. The frequency or speed of flashing light that is most
l
ikely to cause seizure
s varies from person to person. Generally, flashing
l
ights most likely to trigger seizures are between the frequency of 5 to
30 flashes per second (Hertz). This strobe light flashes at about 1 flash
p
er second.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, most workplaces and places
s
erving the public, including theaters, re
staurants, and recreation areas,
a
re required to have fire alarms, which flash as well as ring so that
people who cannot hear or cannot hear well will know that there is an
e
mergency.
90 90
Angle
(In Degrees)
Percent
Light Intensity
0
5-25
30-45
50
55
6
0
65
70
75
80
85
90
100
90
75
55
45
4
0
35
35
30
30
25
25
45 45
0
90
90
45
45
0
WALL
LIGHT
LIGHT
C
EILING
F
IGURE 1:Light Output
for Ceiling Mount
FIGURE 2:Light Output
for Wall Mount
R
ECOMMENDED PLACEMENT
RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT FOR
HEARING IMPAIRED SMOKE ALARMS
WITH INTEGRATED STROBE LIGHT
Smoke Alarms with Integrated Strobe lights intended for the hearing
impaired should be located in the bedroom where a hearing impaired
person sleeps. Additional alarms should be located in any room where
a hearing impair
ed person may be pr
esent and need to be notified of a
smoke danger.
According to NFPA 72, for wall mounting, a 177 candela strobe light
must be used in a sleeping area when mounting height of lens is less
than 24 inches (61 cm) from the ceiling. A Smoke Alarm with an
integrated Strobe light must be placed in accordance with the Smoke
Alarm placement r
ecommendations.
For Wall Mounting the alarm should be between 4 inches and 12 inches
(102 mm and 305 mm) from ceiling to avoid the "dead air space". For
Ceiling Mounting the alarm should be placed at least 4 inches (102 mm)
fr
om wall or cor
ner (see "Locations to A
void for Smoke Alarms" below).
In addition, for wall or ceiling mounting, the unit must be located within
16 linear feet (4.8 meters) from top of lens to the pillow (See diagram).