First Alert SA303B Smoke Alarm User Manual


 
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ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SPEC
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INSTALLATION OF ALARM
The smoke alarm shall be a First Alert Model SA303
(cat no. SA303B and SA305B)
and shall provide at a minimum the following features and functions:
 1. A dual ionization sensing chamber.
 2. The unit shall be capable of self restoring.
 3. A fully screened sensing chamber to resist entry of small insects
thereby reducing the probability of unwanted alarms.
 4. Powered by a supervised 9V battery and a solid state piezo horn
rated at 85dB at 10 ft. Cat no. SA303B features a carbon zinc battery and cat no. 
SA305B features a lithium battery.
 5. A visual LED power-on indicator to confirm unit is receiving power or
is in alarm.
 6. A full function test button. The test button should check all alarm
functions by stimulating the chamber to simulate a smoke condition,
causing the unit to alarm and also has a silence feature to silence unwanted 
nuisance alarms.
 7. Two Locking features - tamper resistant locking pins that lock battery drawer 
and/or alarm to mounting bracket.
 9. The unit shall be capable of operating between 40°F (4°C) and
100°F (38°C) and relative humidity between 10% and 90%.
10. The unit shall contain mounting hardware and shall be listed for wall
or ceiling mounting.
11. The unit shall at a minimum meet the requirements of UL217, CSFM,
NFPA 72, NFPA 101, ICC.
12. The unit shall be suitable for use in Recreational Vehicles.
Installation of this smoke alarm must conform to NFPA 72. Always check your local
building codes. Follow all instructions for placement as outlined in the user’s manual.
SHIPPING SPECS:
TECHNICAL SPECS
Individual Carton Dimensions  5.65 ”L x 2.03”W x 5.46”H
Weight  0.54 lbs.
Cube  0.036 ft3
UPC  SA303B: 0 29054 00095 8
SA305B: 0 29054 12310 7
Master Carton Dimensions  13.125”L x 5.810”W x 12.130”H
Master Pack 12
Weight  7.0 lbs.
Cube  0.535 ft3
UPC  SA303B: 100 29054 00095 5
SA305B: 100 29054 12310 4
Pallet Information 
Cases per Layer 25
Number of Layers 3
Cases per Pallet  755
Units per Pallet  900
Cube 47.3 ft3
Weight 590 lbs.
Alarm Dimensions:  4.34” dia x 1.9”H
Weight:  6.8 oz.
Operating Voltage:  9V Battery Powered (SA303B carbon zinc; SA305B lithium)
Temperature Range:  40F (4C) to 100F (38C)
Humidity Range: 10% to 90% relative humidity (RH)
Audio Alarm: 85dB at 10 feet
Test/Silence: Electronically simulates smoke condition, 
causing the unit to alarm
Manual: Press and hold test/silence button
Alarm Reset: Automatic when smoke clears
Smoke Sensor: Dual Ionization
Indicator Lights/Sounds:
DC Power: Intermittent Red Light
Alarm: Audio alarm, rapidly flashing red light
Listing: UL to UL217 Standard
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CAT.
SA303B/SA305B
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Company (NYSE: JAH)
3901 Liberty Street Road
Aurora, IL 60504-8122
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First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust
BRK is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.
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THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM
BOTTOM OF ALARM
 1.  Mounting bracket
 2.  Mounting slots (1 of 2)
 3.  Locking Pins
 4.  Battery Drawer Latch
 5.  Battery Drawer - Install
9V battery here
TOP OF ALARM
 1.  Battery Compartment
 2.  Test/Silence Button &
Red Alarm Light
BATTERY DRAWER LOCK
Remove Pin
Push locking pin through
hole near battery drawer
on the back of the alarm.
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