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Installation of Adapter Plug (Continued)
IMPORTANT:
experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit in the series. Interconnected units will only work if
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they are wired to compatible units and all requirements are met. This unit is designed to be compatible
with First Alert
Interconnected units must meet ALL of the following requirements:
A maximum of 18 compatible units may be interconnected
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(Maximum of 12 Smoke Alarms –
The same fuse or circuit breaker must power all interconnected units.
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The total length of wire interconnecting the units should be less than 1000 feet (300 meters).
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The interconnect wire should be #18 gauge or larger, rated at least 300V. If an interconnect wire is
not already part of your household wiring, you will need to install one. This type of wire is commonly
available at Hardware and Electrical Supply stores.
All wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and Article 760 of NFPA 70 (NEC). Refer to NFPA 72,
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NFPA 101, and/or your local building code for further connection requirements.
WARNING:
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to malfunction, removing your protection.
AC and AC/DC Alarms can be interconnected. Under AC power, all units will alarm when one
senses smoke. When power is interrupted, only the AC/DC units in the series will continue to
send and receive signals. AC powered Alarms will not operate.
Wireless Interconnect
Benefits of Wireless Interconnect
The wireless interconnect feature on this alarm allows you to connect each of your First Alert Onelink alarms so
when one alarm sounds, they all will sound.
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WARNING:
First Alert Onelink alarms can typically communicate with each other if they're 50ft (15m) apart inside
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a home. Keep in mind that some features of a home may reduce the interconnect range and reliability of
interconnection, including the number of floors, number/size of rooms, furniture, type of building
material,suspended ceilings, ductwork, large metallic appliances and metal studs. This kind of interference
may be fixed by adding more Onelink alarms that can route wireless signals around any various obstructions.
Make sure you test your Onelink alarms for proper interconnection via the weekly testing.
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Interconnect units within a single family residence only. Otherwise all households will
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and BRK Electronics
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Failure to meet any of the above requirements could damage the units and cause them
Install alarms and test to assure range and reliability of interconnection throughout the house
Models listed in the User's Manual.
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models PG-40 and
G-6).
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