First Alert SA320 Smoke Alarm User Manual


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M
odel SA320
Printed in Mexico
M08-0224-003
Q 11/10
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
T
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.
INTRODUCTION
T
hank you for choosing First Alert
®
f
or your Smoke Alarm needs. You have
purchased a state of the art Smoke Alarm designed to provide you with an
e
arly warning of a fire. Please take the time to read this manual and make
t
his Smoke Alarm an integral part of your family’s safety plan.
Key Features of the SA320 Photo & Ion Combo Smoke Alarm:
P
hoto & Ion Smoke Sensors:
D
ual photoelectric and ionization smoke
sensing technologies for optimal sensing of smoke particles produced in
both flaming and smoldering fires.
Optipath 360 Technology
T
M
: Patented technology provides 360˚ of direct
a
ccess to the smoke sensor
.
Two Silence Features: Low Battery Silence temporarily silences low
battery chirp for up to eight hours before replacing low battery.
A
larm Silence
s
ilences an unwanted alarm for several minutes.
Two Latching Features: Alarm Latch remembers which unit initiated an
a
larm.
L
ow Battery Latch
v
isually identifies which unit is in low battery
condition.
P
erfect Mount:
M
ounting bracket keeps alarm secure over a wide rotation
range to allow for perfect alignment.
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FIRE SAFETY TIPS
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
m
aterials pro
perly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away
f
rom children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers;
4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don’t overload electrical
c
ircuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease-
a
nd debris-fre
e; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended;
7) Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable
m
aterials; 8) Don’t
let rubbish accumulate.
K
eep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if they
a
re not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert you to a
fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and an additional
o
ne in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape
f
ro
m an upper floor in case stairs are
blocked.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
IMPOR
T
A
NT!
Read “Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms” and
“Locations to Avoid for Smoke Alarms” before beginning. This unit monitors
t
he air, and when smoke reaches its sensing chamber, it alarms. It can give
you more time to escape before fire spreads. This unit can ONLY give an early
warning of developing fires if it is installed, maintained and located where
s
moke can reach it, and where all residents can hear it, as described in this
manual. This unit will not sense gas, heat, or flame. It cannot pr
e
vent or
extinguish fires.
U
nderstand The Different Type of Smoke Alarms
Battery powered or electrical? Different Smoke Alarms provide different
t
ypes of protection. See “About Smoke Alarms” for details.
K
now Where To Install Your Smoke Alarms
F
ire Safety Professionals recommend at least one Smoke Alarm on every
level of your home, in every bedroom, and in every bedroom hallway or
separate sleeping ar
ea. See “Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms”
a
nd “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.
5 6 7 1 2 3
A
ll First Alert
®
a
nd BRK
®
S
moke Alarms conform to regulatory
r
e
quirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of
combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced
i
n all fires.
I
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 spr
e
ad quickly. Sources of these fires may include
p
aper burn
ing in a wastebasket, or a gre
ase fire
in the kitchen.
P
hotoelectric technology is generally mor
e
sensitive than ionization
technology at detecting lar
g
e particles, which tend to be pro
duced in
g
reater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours
b
efore bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes
burning in couches or bedding.
F
or maximum pro
tection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each
l
evel and in every bedroom of your home.
USER’S MANUAL
SMOKE ALARMS
•
This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is recom-
mended that you install special units which use devices like
flashing str
obe lights to alert hearing impaired residents.
• This Smoke Alarm must have battery power to operate.
The Smoke Alarm cannot work until you install the batteries
in the correct position (Match “+” to “+” and “-” to “-”).
•
Never r
emove the
batteries from a battery operated unit to
stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke, etc.).
Instead open a window or fan the smoke away fr
om the unit.
The alarm will reset automatically.
• Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box. Only AC
power
ed units are intended for installation over junction boxes.
• This Smoke Alarm has a battery drawer which resists closing
unless batteries are installed. This warns you the unit will not
operate under DC power without batteries.
• Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding.
It is loud to wake you in an emergency
. Exposur
e to the hor
n at
close range may harm your hearing.
• Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the
sensing chambers and prevent the unit from operating properly.
4
OPTIONAL LOCKING FEA
TURES
The locking featur
es are designed to discourage unauthorized removal of the batteries or Alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in single-family
households where unauthorized battery or Alarm removal is not a concern.
These Smoke Alarms have two separate locking features: one to lock the battery compartment, and the other to lock the Smoke Alarm
to the mounting bracket. Y
ou can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.
Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers or utility knife • Standard Flathead screwdriver.
Both locking features use locking pins, which are molded into the mounting bracket. Using needle-nose pliers or a utility knife, remove
one or both pins fr
om the mounting bracket, depending on how many locking features you want to use.
To permanently remove either lock, insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock, and pry the pin out of the lock.
TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Do not lock the battery compartment until you have installed the
batteries and tested the alarm.
1.
Push and hold T
est button until the alarm sounds: 3 beeps, pause,
3 beeps, pause. LED flashes once every second.
If the unit does not alarm during testing, DO NOT lock the battery
compartment! Install new batteries and test again. If the Smoke
Alarm still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
2. Using needle-nose pliers or a utility knife, detach one locking pin
from the mounting bracket.
3. Push the locking pin through the hole near the battery drawer on the
back of the Smoke Alarm.
TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
1. Remove the Smoke Alarm from the mounting
bracket. If the unit is locked to the bracket, see
the section “To Unlock the Mounting Bracket.”
2. Insert a flathead screwdriver under the head
of the locking pin, and gently pry it out of the
battery compartment lock. (If you plan to r
elock
the battery compartment, save the locking pin.)
3.
T
o r
elock the battery compartment, close the
battery door and reinsert locking pin in lock.
4. Reattach the Smoke Alarm to the mounting
bracket.
When replacing the batteries, always test the Smoke Alarm before relocking
the battery compartment.
TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
1.
Insert a flathead scr
ewdriver between the
mounting bracket pin and the mounting bracket.
2. Pry the Smoke Alarm away from the bracket by
tur
ning both the scr
ewdriver and the Smoke
Alarm counterclockwise (left) at the same time.
TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach one locking pin from mounting bracket.
2.
Insert the locking pin into the lock located
opposite from the battery drawer as shown
in the diagram.
3.
When you attach the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket, the locking
pin’s head will fit into a notch on the bracket.
Locking Features (Continued)
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First Alert
®
is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.
BRK
®
is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.
WEEKLY TESTING
•
NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might
accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. The built-
i
n test switch accurately tests the unit’s operation as required by
U
nderwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
• If the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately.
P
roducts under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer
f
or replacement. See “Limited Warranty” at the end of this manual.
D
O NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding. Exposure
at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When testing, step away
when horn starts sounding.
I
t is important to test this unit every week to make
sure it is working properly. Using the test button is the
recommended way to test this Smoke Alarm.
P
ress and hold the Test/Silence button on the cover of the
unit until the alarm sounds (the unit may continue to alarm
f
or a few seconds after you release the button). If it does
not alarm, make sure the unit is receiving power and test
it again. If it still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
D
uring testing, you will hear a loud, r
epeating horn pattern: 3 beeps,
pause, 3 beeps, pause. LED flashes once every second.
When testing a series of interconnected units you must test each unit
i
ndividually. Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
U
se only the replacement batteries listed below. The unit may not
o
perate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable batteries
s
ince they may not pro
vide a constant charge.
T
his unit has been designed to be as maintenance-free as possible, but there
are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly:
•
T
e
st it at least once a week.
•
C
lean the Smoke Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the
outside of the Smoke Alarm using your household vacuum’s soft brush
a
ttachment. Test the Smoke Alarm. Never use water, cleaners or solvents
s
ince they may damage the unit.
•
I
f the Smoke Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust and/or
g
rime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, re
place the
unit immediately.
•
Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Locations
To Avoid For Smoke Alarms” for details.
•
When the batteries become weak, the Smoke Alarm will “chirp” about
once a minute (the low battery war
ning). This war
ning should last 7 days,
b
ut you should replace the batteries immediately to continue your
p
rotection.
UNDERSTANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND ALARM HORN PATTERNS
N
ote:
T
o conserve batteries, both "Latching" features last for 15 minutes
and are then turned off.
I
F THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS
RESPONDING TO AN ALARM
During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps,
p
ause, 3 beeps, pause.
•
If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you of a
p
otentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention.
NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or
d
eath.
• Never remove the batteries to quiet an unwanted alarm. Removing
t
he batteries disables the Alarm so it cannot sense smoke. This will
r
emove your protection. Instead, open a window or
f
an the smoke
away from the unit. The Alarm will reset automatically.
• If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
I
f 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
w
indow or door and fan the smoke away from the unit (Use the Silence Feature
t
o silence the Alarm). This will silence the alarm, and once the smoke clears the
unit will reset itself automatically.
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
g
et 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 damp).
T
ake short, shallow breaths.
• Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home,
and 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.
• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.
A
larms have various limitations. See "Limitations of Smoke Alarms" for
details.
IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM
Smoke Alarms may not operate properly because of dead, missing or weak
batteries, a build-up of dirt, dust or gr
ease on the Smoke Alarm cover
, or
i
nstallation in an impro
per location. Clean the Smoke Alarm as described in
“Regular Maintenance,” and install fresh batteries, then test the Smoke Alarm
again. If it fails to test properly when you use the test button, or if the problem
p
ersists, re
place the Smoke Alarm immediately.
•
If you hear a “chirp” approximately once a minute, replace the
batteries.
•
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
elocating the Smoke Alarm. The cover may be dirty
.
•
If the alarm does not sound during testing, try installing new batteries,
a
nd make sure they are installed correctly.
If the Smoke Alarm is still not operating properly, and it is still under warranty,
p
lease see “How to Obtain Warranty Service” in the Limited Warranty.
D
o not try fixing the alarm yourself – this will void your warranty!
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert
®
brand and BRK
®
brand
pr
oducts, warrants that for a period of ten years fr
om the date of pur
chase,
t
his product will be free from defects in material and workmanship.
BRK, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of
the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement
w
ill be made with a new or re
manufacture
d product or component. If the
product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar
pr
oduct of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original r
etail pur
c
haser fro
m the date of initial
r
etail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt.
P
roof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance.
BRK dealers, service centers, or r
etail stor
es selling BRK pr
o
ducts do not
h
ave the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions
o
f this warranty.
T
his warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting
fr
o
m any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on
improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions,
d
isassembly, repair 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
t
his unit.
B
RK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the
extent pr
ohibited by applicable law
, any implied warranty of mer
chantability
o
r fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of
the above warranty
.
Some states, pro
vinces or jurisdictions do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or
l
imitations 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 fr
om state to state or
p
rovince to province.
H
ow to Obtain Warranty Service
S
ervice:
I
f service is required, do not return the product to your retailer.
In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division
at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday
t
hrough Friday
. To 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
Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, written or
oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose
with respect to battery.
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR
SMOKE ALARMS
Installing Smoke Alarms in Single-Family Residences
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), recommends one Smoke
Alarm on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom. In new
construction, the Smoke Alarms must be AC powered and interconnected.
See “Agency Placement Recommendations” for details. For additional cover-
age, it is recommended that you install a Smoke Alarm in all rooms, halls,
storage areas, finished attics, and basements, where temperatures normally
r
emain between 40˚ F (4.4˚ C) and 100˚ F (37.8˚ C). Make sure no door or
other obstruction could keep smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarms.
Mor
e specifically, install Smoke Alarms:
• On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
•
Inside every bedr
oom, especially if people sleep with the door partly or
completely closed.
• In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleeping
areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet long (12 meters),
install a unit at each end.
• At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at the bottom
of the basement stairway.
Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to state
and fr
om r
egion to r
egion. Check with your local Fire Department for current
r
equir
ements in your ar
ea.
It is r
ecommended AC or AC/DC units be inter
-
connected for added protection.
INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS IN MOBILE HOMES & RVS
F
or minimum security install one Smoke Alarm as close to each sleeping area
as possible. For more security, put one unit in each room. Many older mobile
homes (especially those built before 1978) have little or no insulation. If your
m
obile home is not well insulated, or if you are unsure of the amount of
insulation, it is important to install units on inside walls only. Smoke Alarms
should be installed where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F (4.4˚ C)
a
nd 100˚ F (37.8˚ C).
WARNING: Test units used in RVs after the vehicle has been in storage,
before every trip, and once a week while in use. Failure to test units
u
sed in RVs as described may remove your protection.
LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
Smoke Alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from home
fires worldwide. However, like any warning device, Smoke Alarms can only
w
ork if they are properly located, installed, and maintained, and if smoke
r
eaches the Alarms. They are not foolproof.
Smoke alarms may not waken all individuals. Practice the escape plan
a
t least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from kids to
g
randparents. Allow children to master fire escape planning and practice
before holding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping. If children or others
d
o not readily waken to the sound of the smoke alarm, or if there are infants
o
r family members with mobility limitations, make sure that someone is
assigned to assist them in fire drill and in the event of an emergency. It is
r
ecommended that you hold a fire drill while family members are sleeping in
o
rder to determine their response to the sound of the smoke alarm while
sleeping and to determine whether they may need assistance in the event
o
f an emergency.
S
moke Alarms cannot work without power.
B
attery operated units cannot
work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong type
o
f batteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed correctly. AC units
c
annot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason (open fuse or circuit
breaker, failure along a power line or at a power station, electrical fire that
b
urns the electrical wires, etc.). If you are concerned about the limitations
o
f battery or AC power, install both types of units.
Smoke Alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach the
Alarms.
Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls, on roofs, or on the other side
o
f closed doors may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the Alarm.
That is why one unit should be installed inside each bedroom or sleeping
area—especially if bedroom or sleeping area doors are closed at night—and
i
n the hallway between them.
Smoke Alarms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the
dwelling.
For example, a stand-alone unit on the second floor may not detect
s
moke 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
o
f your dwelling. Even with a unit on every floor, stand-alone units may not
provide as much protection as interconnected units, especially if the fire starts
in a remote area. Some safety experts recommend installing interconnected
A
C 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
u
nits since all units alarm when one detects smoke.
S
moke Alarms may not be heard.
T
hough the alarm horn in this unit meets
o
r exceeds current standards, it may not be heard if: 1) the unit is located
o
utside a closed or partially closed door, 2) residents recently consumed
a
lcohol or drugs, 3) the Alarm is drowned out by noise from stereo, TV, traffic,
air conditioner or other appliances, 4) r
esidents are hearing impaired or sound
s
leepers. Special purpose units, like those with visual and audible alarms,
s
hould be installed for hearing impaired residents.
S
moke Alarms may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes
d
amage, injury, or death, since smoke from some fires may not reach
t
he unit immediately. Examples of this include persons smoking in bed,
c
hildren playing with matches, or fires caused by violent explosions
r
e
sulting from escaping gas.
Smoke Alarms are not foolproof.
Like any electronic device, Smoke Alarms
a
re made of components that can wear out or fail at any time. You must test
t
he unit weekly to ensure your continued protection. Smoke Alarms cannot
prevent or extinguish fires. They are not a substitute for property or life
i
nsurance.
Smoke Alarms have a limited life. The unit should be replaced immediately
i
f it is not operating properly
. Y
ou should always r
e
place a Smoke Alarm after
1
0 years fro
m date of purchase. Write the purchase date on the space provided
on back of unit.
USING THE SILENCE FEATURE
The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 15
minutes.
The Silence Feature does not disable the unit—it makes it temporarily
l
ess sensitive to smoke. For your safety, if smoke around the unit is dense
e
nough to suggest a potentially dangerous situation, the unit will stay in
alarm or may re-alarm quickly. If you do not know the source of the
s
moke, do not assume it is an unwanted alarm. Not responding to an
a
larm can result in property loss, injury, or death.
T
he Silence Feature on these units can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for
u
p to 15 minutes. To use this feature, press the Test/Silence button on the cover.
If the unit will not silence and no heavy smoke is present, or if it stays in
s
ilence mode continuously, it should be replaced immediately.
M
odel SA320
with Silence
Battery Powered
P
hoto & Ion Smoke Alarm
T
ABLE
OF CONTENTS
Intr
oduction
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Install This Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
How To Install This Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Optional Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Understanding the Indicator Lights
and Alarm Horn Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
W
eekly T
esting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
If This Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
What To Do In Case Of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Using the Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Latching Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
If You Suspect a Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-6
Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Limitations of Smoke Alarms
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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STANDARD
AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
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FPA 72 (National Fire Code) Chapter 11
“For your information, the National Fire Protection Association's Standard 72,
reads as follows:”
“
11.5.1 One- and Two-Family Dwelling Units.”
“11.5.1.1 Smoke Detection.
Where required by applicable laws, codes, or
s
tandards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station
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moke Alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In all sleeping rooms.
Exception: Smoke Alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms in existing
o
ne- and two-family dwelling units. (2) Outside of each separate sleeping area,
i
n immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms. (3) On each level of the dwelling
unit, including basements. Exception: In existing one- and two family dwelling
u
nits, approved Smoke Alarms powered by batteries are permitted.”
“A.11.8.3 Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable? The required number of
Smoke Alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those
a
reas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required Smoke
Alarms. For this reason, it is recommended that the householder consider
the use of additional Smoke Alarms for those areas for increased protection.
T
he additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace
room, utility room, and hallways not protected by the required Smoke Alarms.
The installation of Smoke Alarms in kitchens, unfinished attics, or garages
i
s not normally recommended, as these locations occasionally experience
conditions that can result in improper operation.”
California State Fire Marshal (CSFM)
E
arly warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection
e
quipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A Smoke Alarm
installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but outside bedrooms),
and Heat or Smoke Alarms in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms,
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itchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage
rooms, basements, and attached garages.
LOCA
TIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS
F
or best performance, A
VOID installing Smoke Alarms in these areas:
• Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form
when something burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens,
g
arages, and furnace 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 meter) distance is not
p
ossible – in modular, mobile, or smaller homes, for example – it is
r
e
commended the Smoke Alarm be placed as far from these fuel-burning
sources as possible. The placement recommendations are intended to
k
eep these Alarms at a reasonable distance from a fuel-burning source,
a
nd thus reduce “unwanted” alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a
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moke Alarm is placed directly next to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate
t
hese areas as much as possible.
•
In air streams near kitchens. Air currents can draw cooking smoke into
t
he sensing chamber of a Smoke Alarm near the kitchen.
•
In very damp, humid or steamy areas, or directly near bathrooms with
s
howers. Keep units at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from showers,
saunas, dishwashers, etc.
•
Where the temperatures are regularly below 40˚ F (4.4˚ C) or above
1
00˚ F (37.8˚ C) including unheated buildings, outdoor rooms, porches,
o
r unfinished attics or basements.
• In very dusty, dirty, or greasy areas. Do not install a Smoke Alarm directly
o
ver the stove or range. Clean a laundry room unit frequently to keep it
f
re
e of dust or lint.
• Near fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty areas. Drafts can blow
s
moke away fr
o
m the unit, preventing it from reaching sensing chamber.
• In insect infested areas. Insects can clog openings to the sensing chamber
a
nd cause unwanted alarms.
• Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical
“
noise” can interfere with the sensor.
• In “dead air” spaces. “Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke from reaching
t
he Smoke Alarm.
A
VOIDING DEAD AIR SP
A
CES
“Dead air” spaces may pr
event smoke fr
o
m re
aching the Smoke Alarm. To
a
void dead air spaces, follow the installation recommendations below.
On ceilings, install Smoke Alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as
p
ossible. If this is not possible, install the Smoke Alarm at least 4 inches
(
102 mm) from the wall or corner.
F
or wall mounting
(
if allowed by building codes), the top edge of Smoke
A
larms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm)
fr
om the wall/ceiling line, below typical “dead air” spaces.
O
n a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling,
i
nstall the first Smoke Alarm
within 3 feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured horizontally.
Additional Smoke Alarms may be required depending on the length, angle,
e
tc. of the ceiling's slope. Refer to NFPA
72 for details on re
quirements for
sloped or peaked ceilings.
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PECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS, Continued
4. Hotels and Motels:
A
lso boarding houses and dormitories. This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use
i
nside individual sleeping/resident rooms, provided a primary fire detection
system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas
l
ike lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas
m
ay not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection
ordinances/regulations.
SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
This Smoke Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire
detection systems in places housing many people—like apartment
buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, long-
term health car
e facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or group
homes of any kind—even if they wer
e once single-family homes. It is not
a suitable substitute for complete fir
e detection systems in war
ehouses,
industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and special-purpose non-resi-
dential buildings which require special fire detection and alarm systems.
Depending on the building codes in your area, this Smoke Alarm may be
used to provide additional protection in these facilities.
The following information applies to all four types of buildings listed below:
In new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or AC/DC
powered Smoke Alarms only. AC, AC/DC, or DC powered Smoke Alarms can be
used in existing construction as specified by local building codes. Refer to NFPA
72 (National Fir
e Alarm Code) and NFP
A 101 (Life Safety Code), local building
codes, or consult your Fir
e Department for detailed fir
e pr
otection r
equir
ements
in buildings not defined as “households.”
1. Single-Family Residence:
Single family home, townhouse. It is recommended Smoke Alarms be installed
on every level of the home, in every bedroom, and in each bedroom hallway.
2. Multi-Family or Mixed Occupant Residence:
Apartment building, condominium. This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in
individual apartments or condos, provided a primary fire detection system
alr
eady exists to meet fir
e detection requirements in common areas like
lobbies, hallways, or por
ches. Using this Smoke Alarm in common ar
eas may
not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection
ordinances/regulations.
3. Institutions:
Hospitals, day car
e facilities, long-term health car
e facilities. This Smoke
Alarm is suitable for use in individual patient sleeping/r
esident r
ooms,
provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection
requirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this
Smoke Alarm in common ar
eas may not pr
ovide sufficient warning to all
residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
Continued...
ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS
Battery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms: Pr
o
vide protection even when
electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units
a
re easy to install, and do not require professional installation. They do not,
however
, pr
o
vide interc
onnected functionality.
AC power
e
d Smoke Alarms:
Can be inter
c
onnected so if one unit senses
smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.
A
C with battery (DC) back-up:
w
ill operate if electricity fails, provided the
batteries are fresh and correctly installed. AC and AC/DC units must be
installed by a qualified electrician.
Wireless Interconnected Alarms: Offer the same interconnected functionality
a
s with hardwired alarms, without wires. Units are easy to install and do not
r
e
quire
pro
fessional installation. They provide pr
otection even when electricity
fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed.
Smoke Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power
systems:
AC powered Smoke Alarms should only be operated with true or
p
ure sine wave inverters. Operating this Smoke Alarm with most battery-
powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products or square wave or
“quasi sine wave” inverters
will damage the Alarm. If you are not sure about
your inverter or UPS type, please consult with the manufactur
er to verify.
Smoke Alarms for the hearing impaired: Special purpose Smoke Alarms
should be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a visual alarm and
an audible alarm horn, and meet the requirements of the Americans With
Disabilities Act. These units can be interconnected so if one unit senses
smoke, all units alarm.
Smoke alarms ar
e not to be used with detector guards
unless the
combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
All these Smoke Alarms are designed to provide early warning of fires if
located, installed and car
ed for as described in the user’s manual, and if
smoke r
eaches the Alarm. If you are unsure which type of unit to install, refer
to NFP
A (National Fir
e Pr
otection Association) 72 (National Fire Alarm Code)
and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code). National Fire Protection Association, One
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101. Local building codes may also
require specific units in new construction or in different areas of the home.
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1
Choosing a replacement battery:
Y
our Smoke/CO Alarm requires two “AA” Energizer E91 batteries.
These batteries are available at many local retail stores.
A
ctual battery service life depends on the Alarm and the enviro
nment in which
it is installed. All the batteries specified above are acceptable replacement
batteries for this unit. Regar
dless of the manufacturer’s suggested battery life,
y
ou MUST re
place the battery
immediately once the unit start
s “chirping”
(the “low battery warning”).
To replace the batteries (without removing Alarm from the ceiling or wall):
1. Open the battery compartment.
2
. Press tabs A and B as shown in the diagram
a
nd re
move each battery.
3.
Insert the new batteries, making sur
e
t
hey snap completely into the battery
c
ompartment. Match the terminals on the
ends of the batteries with the terminals on
t
he unit.
4
. C
lose the battery compartment, and then
test the unit by pressing the Test/Silence
b
utton.
A
B
SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING
T
his Silence Feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning “chirp” for
u
p to 8 hours. Press the Test/Silence button on the Alarm cover until you hear
t
he acknowledge “chirp”.
Once the low battery war
ning “chirp” silence featur
e
is activated, the unit
c
ontinues to flash the green light once a minute for approximately 8 hours.
A
fter 8 hours, the low battery “chirp” will resume.
R
eplace the batteries as
soon as possible; this unit will not operate without batter
y power!
L
ATCHING FEATURE
A
larm Latch
i
s activated after an Alarm is exposed to alarm levels of smoke.
A
fter smoke levels drop below alarm levels, the
R
ed LED
w
ill begin flashing
2
s
econds on, 2 seconds off
unless re
set by test/silence button. It will continue
t
o flash or “latch” for about 15 minutes, to give you time to determine which
u
nit initiated the alarm.
T
his feature helps emergency responders, investigators, or service technicians
i
dentify which unit(s) in your home were
exposed to alarm levels of smoke.
This can help investigators pinpoint the sour
ce of smoke.
Low Batter
y Latch
is activated when the Alarm is in the "low battery
c
ondition". When this occurs, the
G
reen
L
ED
f
lashes 2 seconds on, 2
seconds off. This feature is designed to help you identify which Alarm needs
to have the battery r
eplaced. Although, the Alarm will sound the low battery
c
hirp approximately once every minute, sometimes during the initial stages
of "low battery", the Alarm will chirp in greater intervals than one minute,
sometimes up to several hours, until the battery reaches a steady low battery
l
evel. This innovative feature eliminates the frustration of waiting for and/or
identifying which unit is chirping. It will continue to flash or “latch” for about
15 minutes, to give you time to determine which unit has a low battery
.
Normal Operation
F
lashing Green LED once/minute
N
o Audible Alarm
T
est Condition
A
larm Condition*
(Initiating Unit)
Rapidly Flashing Red LED
A
udible Alarm
R
apidly Flashing Red LED
Audible Alarm
S
ilence Mode
Rapidly Flashing Red LED
A
udible Alarm Off
L
ow Battery
Latching Alarm
Low Battery Latch Green LED flashing 2 seconds on,
2
seconds off
Red LED flashing 2 seconds on,
2
seconds off
Alarm “chirp’’ approx. once/minute
I
f you want to lock the battery drawer, or lock the Smoke Alarm to
t
he mounting bracket, please read the “Optional Locking Features”
section before you begin installation.
1
. Hold base firmly and twist the mounting bracket clockwise to separate
it from the base.
2
. Hold the mounting bracket against the
ceiling (or wall) so the two clusters of
u
niversal mounting holes are aligned
a
pproximately at the 9:00 and 3:00 o'clock
positions. See image. Choose one of the
t
hree sets of holes shown, A, B or C (see
image) and trace around one of the sets.
B
e sure to choose a top and bottom slot
o
n opposite sides so you can rotate the
Universal Mounting Bracket into position
l
ater. This will make it easier in the future
t
he remove the mounting bracket without
completely removing the screws.
W
ARNING! Do not install this Smoke Alarm over an existing
electrical box. Only AC powered units are intended for installation
over electrical boxes.
3. Put the unit where it won’t get covered with dust when you drill the
mounting holes.
4. Using a 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole through the center of the
oval outlines you traced.
5
. Insert the plastic screw anchors (in the plastic bag with screws) into
the holes. Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer, if necessary,
u
ntil they are flush with the ceiling or wall.
6. Install the screws but do not tighten completely. Attach the mounting
b
racket by aligning the screws in the open portion of the universal
mounting slots and rotating the bracket into place. Tighten the screws
until they are snug to secure the bracket. Do not over tighten.
7.
Install the batteries (included) so the terminals on the battery match
the terminals on the Smoke Alarm. Match “+” to “+” and “-” to “-.”
P
ush the batteries in until they snap in securely and cannot be shaken
loose. If the batteries are not in completely, the unit cannot receive
battery power.
NOTE: After you install the batteries, the power indicator light will
flash and the horn will chirp. (If the unit alarms, the light will blink
r
apidly, and the horn will repeatedly sound 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps.)
8. Attach the Smoke Alarm to the bracket. Line up the guides on the
alarm’s base with the guides on the mounting bracket. When guides
a
re
lined up, turn the base clockwise (right).
NOTE: Once the Smoke Alar
m is on the bracket, you can rotate
t
he Alarm to adjust the alignment.
9
. Test the Smoke Alarm. See “Weekly Testing.”
2
1
3
2
1
4
Pull Out
3
6
5
1
. Mounting bracket
2. Universal Mounting
Holes
3. Battery Drawer Lock
Pin Hole
4
. Slide-open battery
d
rawer
5. Turn this way to remove
from bracket
6. Turn this way to attach
to bracket
1
. Test/Silence button
2
. Slide-open battery
d
rawer
3. Multi-color Indicator
Light (Red or Green)
HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM
FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS!
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
This unit is designed to be mounted
o
n the ceiling, or on the wall if necessar
y.
• Pencil
•
Drill with 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit
•
Standard flathead screwdriver
•
Hammer
•
Pliers or utility knife, to activate optional
“tamper-resistant” locking features
A
A
C
B
B
C
Mounting Hole Sets