First Alert OneLink SA500 User Manual

USER'S MANUAL
ONELINK ® BATTERY
OPERATED SMOKE ALARM
QUICK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
1. Insert the batteries into the
This user's manual contains important information about your Smoke
battery drawer of the first
Alarm's operation. If you are installing this Smoke Alarm for use by
Alarm and close the drawer.
others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.
2. The Alarm will sound with a
chirp.
Printed in Mexico Printed in Mexico Model
CONFORMS TO 3. If you purchased the Talking
M08-0148-004 K1 M08-0148-005 K1 UL STD 217 SA500
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide
07/12
09/11 Alarm, you will now be prompted to set the Alarm's location.
Follow the direction given by the Alarm.
© 2011 BRK Brands, Inc. Distributed by BRK Brands, Inc. NOTE: Steps 4 through 6 need to be completed within two
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minutes. If more than two minutes pass, the Green power
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the second Alarm and repeat steps 4 through 6.
*All First Alert ® Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements,
4. Insert the batteries into the battery drawer of the next Alarm.
including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion.
DO NOT CLOSE THE DRAWER.
Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.
Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric 5. Press and hold the test button and then close the battery drawer.
technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced
6. Once you hear the unit chirp, release the test button. The Green
in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible
power LED will start to blink indicating the ONELINK
materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include
waiting for program data from one of the other setup ONELINK
paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.
Alarms.
Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization
7. Press and hold the test button on the first Alarm, until the second
technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced
Alarm chirps and its Green power LED stops blinking. Then
in greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours
release the test button.
before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes
burning in couches or bedding. 8. If you purchased a Talking Smoke Alarm, you will now be
prompted to set the Alarm's location. Follow the directions
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on
given by the Alarm.
each level and in every bedroom of your home.
9. If you have purchased the hardwired battery back-up ONELINK
Alarm, you can now connect the hardwired Alarm by installing the

FIRE SAFETY TIPS

three-wire connector on the ceiling to the Alarm.
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
10. Repeat steps 4-9 for additional ONELINK
materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters
away from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers; You have now successfully linked your new ONELINK
4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don't overload elec- To add additional Alarms at a later time, follow steps 4 through 9.
trical circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys
grease- and debris-free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove
unattended; 7) Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles,
away from flammable materials; 8) Don't let rubbish accumulate.
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if
The optional locking features are designed to prevent unauthorized removal of the battery or alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in
they are not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert
single-family households where unauthorized battery or alarm removal is not a concern.
you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor,
and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other
These Smoke Alarms have two separate locking features: one to lock the battery compartment, and the other to lock
reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked. the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket. You can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM

Tools you will need:
Both locking features use locking pins, which are molded into the mounting bracket. Depending on which locking
Important! Read "Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms"
features you use, remove one or both pins from the mounting bracket using needle-nose pliers.
and "Locations to Avoid for Smoke Alarms" before beginning. This
unit monitors the 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
To permanently remove either locking pin, insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock,
installed, maintained and located where smoke can reach it, and where and pry the pin out of the lock.
all residents can hear it, as described in this manual. This unit will not
sense gas, heat, or flame. It cannot prevent or extinguish fires.
TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Understand The Different Type of Smoke Alarms
Battery powered or electrical? Different Smoke Alarms provide Do not lock the battery compartment until you install the batteries
different types of protection. See "About Smoke Alarms" for details.
and test the Smoke Alarm.
Know Where To Install Your Smoke Alarms
Fire Safety Professionals recommend at least one Smoke Alarm on
every level of your home, in every bedroom, and in every bedroom
If the unit does not alarm during
hallway or separate sleeping area. See "Recommended Locations For
testing, DO NOT lock the battery
Smoke Alarms" and "Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms" for details.
compartment! Install new batteries
Know What Smoke Alarms Can and Can't Do and test again. If the Smoke Alarm still
does not alarm, replace it immediately.
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.
1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach
See "Limitations of Smoke Alarms" for details.
one locking pin from the mounting
Check Your Local Building Codes
bracket.
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 2. After batteries are inserted, then push
Considerations" for details.
the locking pin through the hole near
the battery door latch on the back of
the Smoke Alarm.
This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is recom-
mended that you install special units which use devices like
flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents.
Do not connect this unit to any other alarm or auxiliary
device. It is a single-station unit that cannot be linked to other
TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
devices. Connecting anything else to this unit may prevent it
from working properly.
Unit will not operate without battery power. The Smoke Alarm
1. Using needle-nose pliers,
cannot work until you install the batteries in the correct
detach one locking pin from
position (Match "+" to "+" and "-" to "-").
the mounting bracket.
This Smoke Alarm has a battery drawer which resists closing
2. Insert the locking pin through
unless batteries are installed.
the hole on the back of the
Smoke Alarm as shown in the
Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box.
diagram.
Air currents around junction boxes can prevent smoke from
reaching the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from
3. When you attach the Smoke
alarming. Only AC powered units are intended for installation
Alarm to the mounting bracket,
over junction boxes.
the locking pin's head will fit
into a notch on the bracket.
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 harm your hearing.
Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the
sensing chamber and prevent the unit from operating properly.

WIRELESS OPERATION

NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might
First Alert ® ONELINK ® Technology is the easy, cost-effective way to accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. The
provide your family with whole-home safety. All ONELINK ® Alarms built-in test switch accurately tests the unit's operation as
communicate with each other without wires or connectors. When one
required by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
Alarm sounds, they all sound. This provides your family with an earlier
If the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately.
warning of potential danger, and gives you more time to react.
Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer
The communication distance (range) between any two ONELINK ® for replacement. See "Limited Warranty" for details.
Alarms is typically 50 feet (15 meters) inside of a home. Some features
DO NOT stand close to the alarm when the horn is sounding.
of a home, such as the number of floors, number/size of rooms, furniture
Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When
and types of building materials used may reduce the range of the
testing, step away when horn starts sounding.
Alarms. Examples include: suspended ceilings, ductwork, large metallic
appliances (refrigerators) and metal studs. A feature of ONELINK ® Alarms
is that they operate as a mesh network. All Alarms will repeat any alarm
signal that is received to all other ONELINK ® Alarms. Interference from This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible, but
structural conditions can be overcome by adding additional Alarms to there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly.
This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible, but
route the wireless signal around obstructions. • Test it at least once a week.
there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly.
• Clean the Smoke larm at least once a month; gently vacuum off any
dust using your household vacuum's soft brush attachment, and test the
The range and proper operation of any wireless device will vary
Smoke larm after cleaning. Never use water, cleaners or solvents since
depending on its surroundings. It is very important that each Use only the replacement batteries listed below. The unit may not
they may damage the unit.
Alarm is tested individually before and after installation to make operate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable
• If the Smoke larm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust
sure that all Alarms respond properly. batteries since they may not provide a constant charge.
and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace
the unit immediately.
The ONELINK ® Alarms are not to be used outdoors or to Test it at least once a week.
• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See "Locations
transmit between buildings. The Alarms will not communicate
Clean the Smoke Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum off
to void For Smoke larms" for details.
properly under these conditions.
any dust using your household vacuum's soft brush attachment, and
• When the battery becomes weak, the Smoke larm unit will "chirp"
Metal objects and metallic wallpaper may interfere with
test the Smoke Alarm after cleaning. Never use water, cleaners or
approximately once a minute (the low battery warning). This low battery
signals from wireless Alarms. Alarms should be tested after
solvents since they may damage the unit.
warning should last for up to 7 days, but you should replace the battery
changes to your home such as remodelling, moving furniture,
immediately to continue your protection.
If the Smoke Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust
and with metal doors opened and closed.
Choosing a replacement battery: and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms,
Your First Alert ® ONELINK ® Smoke Alarm will automatically communicate
Your Smoke larm requires 2 " replace the unit immediately.
potential fires with all other First Alert ® ONELINK ® Smoke Alarms.
These batteries are available at many local retail stores.
Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See
FCC NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
"Locations to Avoid For Smoke Alarms" for details.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by BRK Brands,
• lways use the exact batteries specified by this User's Manual.
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any When the battery becomes weak, the Smoke Alarm unit will "chirp"
Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. Clean the battery contacts and
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired approximately once a minute (the low battery warning). This low
also those of the device prior to battery installation. Install batteries
operation. FCC ID: M7U5001L battery warning should last for up to 30 days, but you should replace
correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).
the battery immediately to continue your protection.
• Please dispose of or recycle used batteries properly, following any
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by BRK Brands, local regulations. Consult your local waste management authority
or recycling organization to find an electronics recycling facility in
Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
1

HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM

THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
This unit is designed to be mounted
on the ceiling, or on the wall if necessary.
1. Test/Silence button Pencil
Drill with 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit
2. Battery drawer
Phillips screwdriver
3. Power indicator LED
4. Smoke Alarm LED
FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS!
If you want to lock the battery drawer, or lock the Smoke Alarm
to the mounting bracket, please read the "Optional Locking
Features" section before you begin installation.
1. Hold base firmly and twist the mounting bracket counterclockwise
to separate it from the base.
2. Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling (or wall) so the
vertical mounting slot is aligned in the 12 o'clock position and
trace around the inside of the mounting slots (vertical and
horizontal mounting).
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, until they are flush with the ceiling or wall.
6. Line the mounting bracket up
over the plastic screw anchors.
7. Screw the mounting bracket to
® Alarm is
the ceiling or wall through the
®
mounting slots using the two
screws provided.
8. Attach the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket. Line up the
guides on the alarm's base with the guides on the mounting
bracket. When guides are lined up, turn the base clockwise (right)
until it snaps into place.
NOTE: Once the Smoke Alarm is snapped onto the mounting
bracket, you can rotate the Smoke Alarm to adjust the align-
®
ment.
9. Test the Smoke Alarm. See "Weekly Testing."
® Alarms.
® Alarms.

OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES

Needle-nose pliers Standard flathead screwdriver.
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
relock the battery compartment,
save the locking pin.)
3. To relock 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 screwdriver into
the rectangular cut-out on the
mounting bracket nearest to the
locking pin.
2. Pry the Smoke Alarm away from
the bracket by pushing up on
the screwdriver and turning the
Smoke Alarm counterclockwise
(left) at the same time.

WEEKLY TESTING

It 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. 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). If it does not alarm, make sure
the unit is receiving power (LED will flash approximately once a minute
indicating it has power); and test it again. If it still does not alarm, replace
it immediately. During testing you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern:
3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
• your area. DO NOT DISPOSE OF B TTERIES IN FIRE.
B TTERIES M Y EXPLODE OR LE K.
Choosing a replacement battery:
Your Smoke Alarm requires 2 "AA" Energizer E91 batteries. These
• Keep battery out of reach of children. In the event a battery is
batteries are available at many local retail stores.
swallowed, immediately contact your poison control center, your
physician, or the National Battery Ingestion hotline at 202-625-3333
as serious injury may occur.
Actual service life depends on the Smoke Alarm and the environment
in which it is installed. All the batteries specified above are acceptable
replacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufacturer's
ctual service life depends on the Smoke larm and the environment in which
suggested battery life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once it is installed. ll the batteries specified above are acceptable replacement
the unit starts "chirping" (the "low battery warning"). batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufacturer's suggested battery
life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts "chirping"
To replace the batteries (without removing Alarm from the ceiling
(the "low battery warning").
or wall):
To replace the batteries (without removing larm from the ceiling or wall):
1. Open the battery compartment.
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Press tabs A and B as shown in the 2. Press tabs and B as shown in the
" Duracell MN1500 batteries.
diagram and remove each battery. diagram and remove each battery.
3. Insert the new batteries, making sure
3. Insert the new batteries, making sure
they snap completely into the battery
they snap completely into the battery
compartment. Match the terminals
compartment. Match the terminals
on the ends of the batteries with the
on the ends of the batteries with the
terminals on the unit.
terminals on the unit.
4. Close the battery compartment, and
4. Close the battery compartment, and then test the unit by pressing the
then test the unit by pressing the Test/Silence button.
Test/Silence button.
2
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. The LED will flash rapidly.
Hammer
If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning
Pliers to activate optional
you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your
"tamper-resistant" locking
immediate attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the
features
alarm may result in injury or death.
Never remove the batteries from a battery operated Smoke
Alarm to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke,
etc.). Removing batteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense
smoke, and removes your protection. Instead open a window
or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset auto-
matically.
If the unit alarms 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 damp).
Take 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.
Give 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.
Alarms have various limitations. See "Limitations of Smoke Alarms"
for details.
USING THE SILENCE FEATURE
The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to
15 minutes. To use this feature, press the "Push to Test/Silence" button on
the cover. If the unit will not silence and no heavy smoke is present,
or if it stays in silence mode continuously, it should be replaced
immediately. The LED will continue to flash rapidly while in silence.
The Silence Feature does not disable the unit—it makes it temporarily
less sensitive to smoke. For your safety, if smoke around the unit is
dense enough 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 smoke, do not assume it is an unwanted alarm. Not
responding to an alarm can result in property loss, injury, or death.
SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING
This silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning "chirp"
for up to 8 hours. You can silence the low battery warning "chirp" by
pressing the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover.
Once the low battery warning "chirp" silence feature is activated, the unit
continues to flash the Green light twice a minute for 8 hours. After 8
hours, the low battery "chirp" will resume. Replace the batteries as
soon as possible; this unit will not operate without battery power!
To deactivate this feature: Press the Test/Silence button again. The unit
will go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume (LED
flashes and unit sounds "chirp" once a minute).

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 grease on the Smoke Alarm
cover, or installation in an improper location. Clean the Smoke Alarm as
described in "Regular Maintenance," and install a fresh battery, 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 Smoke Alarm immediately.
If you hear a "chirp" about once a minute, replace the battery.
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
relocating the Smoke Alarm. The cover may be dirty.
If the alarm does not sound during testing, try installing a new
battery, and make sure it is snapped in securely.
If the alarm sounds 3 rapid "chirps" every minute; LED flashes
approximately once a minute. MALFUNCTION: the device is not
working properly and needs to be replaced.
Do not try fixing the alarm yourself – this will void your warranty!
If the Smoke Alarm is still not operating properly, and it is still under
warranty, please see "How to Obtain Warranty Service" in the Limited
Warranty.
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 bed-
room. In new construction, the Smoke Alarms must be AC powered and
interconnected. See "Agency Placement Recommendations" for details.
For additional coverage, it is recommended that you install a Smoke
Alarm in all rooms, halls, storage areas, finished attics, and basements,
where temperatures normally remain 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.
More specifically, install Smoke Alarms:
On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with doors closed.
In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleep-
ing areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is over 40 feet (12 meters)
long, install an alarm at each end.
At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at bottom of
basement stairway.
Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to
state and from region to region. Check with your local Fire Department
for current requirements in your area. It is recommended AC or AC/DC
units be interconnected for added protection.
A B A B
3 4
AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS SPECI L COMPLI NCE CONSIDER TIONS, Continued
In new construction, most building codes require the use of C or
NFP 72 Chapter 29
C/DC powered Smoke larms only. In existing construction, C,
"For your information, the National Fire larm and Signaling Code, C/DC, or DC powered Smoke larms can be used as specified by
NFP 72, reads as follows:"
local building codes. Refer to NFP 72 (National Fire larm and
Signaling Code) and NFP 101 (Life Safety Code), local building codes,
29.5.1* Required Detection.
or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection requirements
29.5.1.1* Where required by other governing laws, codes, or standards
in buildings not defined as "households".
for a specific type of occupancy, approved single and multiple-station
FCC Compliance
smoke alarms shall be installed as follows:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
(1)*In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
(2)*Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 21 ft
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
(6.4 m) of any door to a sleeping room, with the distance measured
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
along a path of travel
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
(3) On every level of a dwelling unit, including basements
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
(4) On every level of a residential board and care occupancy (small radio communications.
facility), including basements and excluding crawl spaces and
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a
unfinished attics
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
(5)*In the living area(s) of a guest suite
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
(6) In the living area(s) of a residential board and care occupancy the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
(small facility)
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
(Reprinted with permission from NFP 72 ® , National Fire larm and
Signaling Code Copyright © 2010 National Fire Protection ssociation, • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Quincy, M 02269. This reprinted material is not the complete and
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
official position of the National Fire Protection ssociation, on the
of the receiver.
referenced subject which is represented only by the standard in its
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for
entirety), (National Fire larm and Signaling Code ® and NFP 72 ® are
help.
registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection ssociation, Inc., LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
Quincy, M 02269). Warning: Changes or modifications to the product, not expressly
Smoke Alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from
approved by First lert / BRK Brands, Inc., could void the user's
home fires worldwide. However, like any warning device, Smoke Alarms
California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) authority to operate the equipment.
can only work if they are properly located, installed, and maintained, and
Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
if smoke reaches them. They are not foolproof.
detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
Smoke larm installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference Smoke alarms may not waken all individuals. Practice the escape
but outside bedrooms), and Heat or Smoke larms in the living rooms, received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
plan at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from
dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace FCC ID: M7U5001L kids to grandparents. Allow children to master fire escape planning and
rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basements, and attached practice before holding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping. If
garages. children or others do not readily waken to the sound of the smoke
LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
alarm, or if there are infants or family members with mobility limitations,
Smoke larms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from
make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in fire drill and in
home fires worldwide. However, like any warning device, Smoke larms
the event of an emergency. It is recommended that you hold a fire drill

LOCATIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS

can only work if they are properly located, installed, and maintained, while family members are sleeping in order to determine their response
For best performance, it is recommended you AVOID installing
and if smoke reaches them. They are not foolproof. to the sound of the smoke alarm while sleeping and to determine
Smoke Alarms in these areas:
whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency.
Smoke alarms may not waken all individuals. Practice the escape
Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles plan at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from
Smoke Alarms cannot work without power. Battery operated units
form when something burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kids to grandparents. llow children to master fire escape planning
cannot work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the
kitchens, garages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet and practice before holding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping.
wrong type of batteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed
(6 meters) from the sources of combustion particles (stove, furnace, If children or others do not readily waken to the sound of the smoke
correctly. AC units cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason
water heater, space heater) if possible. In areas where a 20-foot alarm, or if there are infants or family members with mobility limitations,
(open fuse or circuit breaker, failure along a power line or at a power
(6-meter) distance is not possible – in modular, mobile, or smaller make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in fire drill and in
station, electrical fire that burns the electrical wires, etc.). If you are
homes, for example – it is recommended the Smoke Alarm be the event of an emergency. It is recommended that you hold a fire drill
concerned about the limitations of battery or AC power, install both
placed as far from these fuel-burning sources as possible. The while family members are sleeping in order to determine their response
types of units.
placement recommendations are intended to keep these Alarms at to the sound of the smoke alarm while sleeping and to determine
Smoke Alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach
a reasonable distance from a fuel-burning source, and thus reduce whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency.
them. Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls, on roofs, or on the other
"unwanted" alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke Alarm is
Smoke larms cannot work without power. Battery operated units
side of closed doors may not reach the sensing chamber and set off
placed directly next to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate these areas
cannot work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the
as much as possible. the alarm. That is why one unit should be installed inside each bedroom
wrong type of batteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed
or sleeping area—especially if bedroom or sleeping area doors are
correctly. C units cannot work if the C power is cut off for any reason
In air streams near kitchens. Air currents can draw cooking smoke
closed at night—and in the hallway between them.
into the sensing chamber of a Smoke Alarm near the kitchen. (open fuse or circuit breaker, failure along a power line or at a power
Smoke Alarms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the station, electrical fire that burns the electrical wires, etc.). If you are
In very damp, humid or steamy areas, or directly near bathrooms
concerned about the limitations of battery or C power, install both home. For example, a stand-alone unit on the second floor may not
with showers. Keep units at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
detect smoke from a basement fire until the fire spreads. This may types of units.
showers, saunas, dishwashers, etc.
not give you enough time to escape safely. That is why recommended
Smoke larms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach
minimum protection is at least one unit in every sleeping area, and
Where the temperatures are regularly below 40˚ F (4.4˚ C) or above them. Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls, on roofs, or on the other
every bedroom on every level of your home. Even with a unit on every
100˚ F (37.8˚ C), including unheated buildings, outdoor rooms,
side of closed doors may not reach the sensing chamber and set off
floor, stand-alone units may not provide as much protection as intercon-
porches, or unfinished attics or basements.
the alarm. That is why one unit should be installed inside each bedroom
nected units, especially if the fire starts in a remote area. Some safety
or sleeping area—especially if bedroom or sleeping area doors are
In very dusty, dirty, or greasy areas. Do not install a Smoke Alarm experts recommend installing interconnected AC powered units with
closed at night—and in the hallway between them.
directly over the stove or range. Keep laundry room Smoke Alarms battery back-up (see "About Smoke Alarms") or professional fire
free of dust or lint. Smoke larms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the
detection systems, so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm.
home. For example, a stand-alone unit on the second floor may not
Interconnected units may provide earlier warning than stand-alone
Near fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty areas. Drafts can
detect smoke from a basement fire until the fire spreads. This may units since all units alarm when one detects smoke.
blow smoke away from the unit, preventing it from reaching the
"not give you enough time to escape safely. That is why recommended
sensing chamber. Smoke Alarms may not be heard. Though the alarm horn in this unit
minimum protection is at least one unit in every sleeping area, and
meets or exceeds current standards, it may not be heard if: 1) the unit is
every bedroom on every level of your home. Even with a unit on every
In insect infested areas. Insects can clog openings to the sensing
located outside a closed or partially closed door, 2) residents recently
floor, stand-alone units may not provide as much protection as inter-
chamber and cause unwanted alarms.
consumed alcohol or drugs, 3) the alarm is drowned out by noise from
connected units, especially if the fire starts in a remote area. Some
stereo, TV, traffic, air conditioner or other appliances, 4) residents are
Less than 12 inches (305mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical
safety experts recommend installing interconnected C powered units
hearing impaired or sound sleepers. Special purpose units, like those
"noise" can interfere with the sensor.
with battery back-up (see " bout Smoke larms") or professional fire
with visual and audible alarms, should be installed for hearing impaired
detection systems, so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm.
In "dead air" spaces. "Dead air" spaces may prevent smoke from
residents.
Interconnected units may provide earlier warning than stand-alone
reaching the Smoke Alarm.
units since all units alarm when one detects smoke.
Smoke Alarms may not have time to alarm before the fire itself
Avoiding Dead Air Spaces
Smoke larms may not be heard. Though the alarm horn in this unit causes damage, injury, or death, since smoke from some fires may
"Dead air" spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarm. not reach the unit immediately. Examples of this include persons
meets or exceeds current standards, it may not be heard if: 1) the unit
To avoid dead air spaces, follow the installation recommendations below. smoking in bed, children playing with matches, or fires caused by
is located outside a closed or partially closed door, 2) residents recently
violent explosions resulting from escaping gas.
consumed alcohol or drugs, 3) the alarm is drowned out by noise from
On ceilings, install Smoke Alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as
stereo, TV, traffic, air conditioner or other appliances, 4) residents are
possible. If this is not possible, install the Smoke Alarm at least 4 inches Smoke Alarms are not foolproof. Like any electronic device, Smoke
hearing impaired or sound sleepers. Special purpose units, like those
(102 mm) from the wall or corner. Alarms are made of components that can wear out or fail at any time.
with visual and audible alarms, should be installed for hearing impaired
You must test the unit weekly to ensure your continued protection.
For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of Smoke residents.
Smoke Alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires. They are not a
Alarms should be placed between 4 and 12 inches (102 and 305 mm)
Smoke larms may not have time to alarm before the fire itself substitute for property or life insurance.
from the wall/ceiling line, below typical "dead air" spaces.
causes damage, injury, or death, since smoke from some fires may
Smoke Alarms have a limited life. The unit should be replaced
not reach the unit immediately. Examples of this include persons
On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, install the first Smoke Alarm
immediately if it is not operating properly. You should always replace a
smoking in bed, children playing with matches, or fires caused by
within 3 feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured horizontally.
Smoke Alarm after 10 years from date of purchase. Write the purchase
Additional Smoke Alarms may be required depending on the length, violent explosions resulting from escaping gas.
date on the space provided on back of unit.
angle, etc. of the ceiling's slope. Refer to NFPA 72 for details on require-
Smoke larms are not foolproof. Like any electronic device, Smoke
ments for sloped or peaked ceilings.
larms are made of components that can wear out or fail at any time.
You must test the unit weekly to ensure your continued protection.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Smoke larms cannot prevent or extinguish fires. They are not a

ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS

substitute for property or life insurance. BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert
warrants that for a period of ten years from the date of purchase, this
Battery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms: Provide protection even when Smoke larms have a limited life. The unit should be replaced
product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at
electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed.
immediately if it is not operating properly. You should always replace a
its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the
Units are easy to install, and do not require professional installation.
Smoke larm after 10 years from date of purchase. Write the purchase
product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement
date on the space provided on back of unit.
AC powered Smoke Alarms: Can be interconnected so if one unit will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component.
senses smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a
AC with battery (DC) back-up: will operate if electricity fails, provided LIMITED WARRANTY
similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. AC and AC/DC units must
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First lert This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of
be installed by a qualified electrician.
warrants that for a period of ten years from the date of purchase, this initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales
ONELINK ® Smoke Alarms with battery (DC) back-up: Interconnects product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at
receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance.
with all ONELINK ® enabled Smoke and Smoke/CO Alarms without wires its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the
BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do
or connectors, so when one alarm sounds, they all sound. Will operate if product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement
not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and
electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. conditions of this warranty. will be made with a new or re-manufactured product or component.
Units are easy to install, and do not require professional installation. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting
similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
Smoke Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup
from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of
power systems: AC powered Smoke Alarms should only be operated improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions,
initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales
with true or pure sine wave inverters. Operating this Smoke Alarm with disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an
receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance.
most battery-powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products or
authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of
square wave or "quasi sine wave" inverters will damage the Alarm. If BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do
God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that
you are not sure about your inverter or UPS type, please consult with not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and
are included with this unit.
conditions of this warranty.
the manufacturer to verify.
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting
Smoke Alarms for the hearing impaired: Special purpose Smoke
caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to
from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on
Alarms should be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a
the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of
improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions,
visual alarm and an audible alarm horn, and meet the requirements of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration
disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an
the Americans With Disabilities Act. Can be interconnected so if one unit to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or
authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover cts of
senses smoke, all units alarm.
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the are included with this unit.
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This
combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
All these Smoke Alarms are designed to provide early warning of fires if caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to rights that vary from state to state or province to province.
located, installed and cared for as described in the user's manual, and if the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of
How to Obtain Warranty Service
smoke reaches them. If you are unsure which type of Smoke Alarm to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration
install, refer to Chapter 2 of the National Fire Protection Association to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or
Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer.
(NFPA) Standard 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) and jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs
NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code). National Fire Protection Association, consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time,
One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101. Local building codes lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
Monday through Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the
may also require specific units in new construction or in different This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
model number and date of purchase available when calling.
other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.
areas of the home. For Warranty Service return to:
BRK Brands, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso TX 79906
How to Obtain Warranty Service

SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS

Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, written
Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer.
or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular
This Smoke larm is suitable for use in apartments, condominiums, In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer ffairs
purpose with respect to battery.
Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 M - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time,
townhouses, hospitals, day care facilities, health care facilities, boarding
Monday through Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the
houses, group homes and dormitories provided a primary fire detection
model number and date of purchase available when calling.
system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common
areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke larm in For Warranty Service return to:
common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or BRK Brands, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906
meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, written
or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular
This Smoke larm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire
purpose with respect to battery.
detection systems in places housing many people—like apartment
buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, health
care facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or group homes of any First Alert ®
kind. It is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems license.
First lert ® is a registered trademark of the First lert Trust used under
in warehouses, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and special-
ONELINK ® is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.
license.
purpose non-residential buildings which require special fire detection
and alarm systems. Depending on the building codes in your area, this ONELINK ®
Smoke larm may be used to provide additional protection in these
facilities. Continued...
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