How To Install This Alarm - First Alert PC1210 User Manual

HOW TO INSTALL THIS ALARM

Tools you will need:
This unit is designed to be mounted on the ceiling, or on the wall if necessary.
Pencil, Drill with 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit, Standard flathead screwdriver, Hammer
THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM
Test/Silence Button
1.
Dual Power indicator light and Alarm indicator: Green LED
2.
provides visual indication of an Alarm Memory condition; Red
LED provides visual indication of an Alarm and Hush modes
Mounting bracket
1.
Mounting slots
2.
Turn this way to attach
3.
Turn this way to remove
4.
FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS
Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling (or wall) so the two clusters of universal mounting holes are aligned approximately at
1.
the 9:00 and 3:00 o'clock positions. See image. Choose one of the three sets of holes shown, A, B or C (see image) and trace around
one of the sets. Be sure to choose a top and bottom slot on opposite sides so you can rotate the universal mounting bracket into
position later. This will make it easier in the future to remove the mounting bracket without completely removing the screws.
WARNING! Do not install this Alarm over an existing electrical box. Only AC powered
units are intended for installation over electrical boxes.
Put the unit where it won't get covered with dust when you drill the mounting holes.
2.
Using a 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole through the center of the oval outlines you traced.
3.
Insert the plastic screw anchors (in the plastic bag with screws) into the holes. Tap the screw anchors
4.
gently with a hammer, if necessary, until they are flush with the ceiling or wall.
Install the screws but do not tighten completely. Attach the mounting bracket by aligning the screws in the open portion of the universal
5.
mounting slots and rotating the bracket into place. Tighten the screws until they are snug to secure the bracket. Do not over tighten.
Activating the battery. Mount alarm to mounting bracket to activate. Once unit is activated, it cannot be turned off.
6.
NOTE: After you activate the battery, the power indicator light may flash. (If the unit alarms, the
light will blink rapidly, and the horn will repeatedly sound 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps.) Once the
Smoke Alarm is on the bracket, you can rotate the Alarm to adjust the alignment.
Test the Alarm. See "Weekly Testing."
7.
After 10 years of operation or Low Battery warning, deactivate the Alarm: Insert a tool below edge
8.
where shown and break tab. Then slide activation switch to deactivate mode.
NOTE: At end of life or low battery indication (chirp): unit must be put into deactivation mode to deactivate remaining
stored energy in battery. Unit will no longer function once put into this mode. Unit will resist re-mounting.
OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURE
The optional locking feature is designed to prevent unauthorized removal of the alarm. It is not necessary
to activate the lock in single-family households where unauthorized alarm removal is not a concern.
Tools you will need: Needle-nose pliers or utility knife • Standard flathead screwdriver
The feature uses a locking pin which is molded into the mounting bracket.
Remove locking pin by using needle-nose pliers or a utility knife.
To permanently remove the locking pin, insert a flathead screwdriver between
the locking pin and the lock and pry the pin out of the lock.
ON - DEACTIVATE
2
Mounting Hole Sets
C
A
B
Locking Pin
1
4
3
B
A
C