First Alert SA500A Specification Sheet

WIRELESS INTERCONNECT
Reliable and secure radio frequency communication
between alarms. 915 MHz frequency with 65,000 security
codes and 3 channel frequency hopping.
MESH NETWORK COMMUNICATION
2-way communication format that sends, receives and
re-sends the alarm signals providing a more reliable network.
PHOTOELECTRIC
Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive at
detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in
greater amounts by smoldering fires.
SILENCE FEATURE
Silences nuisance alarms.
TAMPER RESISTANT
Locks alarm to mounting bracket to prevent removal of
battery and/or alarm. Perfect for apartment, dormitory or
hotel applications.
END OF LIFE SIGNAL
Provides audible notice when alarm needs to be replaced
after 10 years.
SMOKE ALARM
First Alert Model SA500A (Cat. 1039831) is a single station smoke
alarm specifically designed for residential and institutional applications
including sleeping rooms of hospitals, hotels, motels, dormitories, and
other multifamily dwellings as defined in standard NFPA 101. Model
SA500A has been fully tested and complies with ULC S531, NFPA
72, and NFPA 101 and other agencies that model their codes after the
above agencies. It meets building codes where battery operated smoke
alarms with wireless interconnect and silence features are required and
with model building codes published by the ICC.
First Alert SA500A is a state of the art wireless smoke alarm
designed to provide early warning of a fire. It features a fully insect
screened Photoelectric smoke sensing chamber, an 85dB horn,
a supervised 3V (2 AA batteries) power supply, a full function test
switch and a silence feature. This smoke alarm interconnects via
wireless communication on a reliable and secure radio frequency
communication of 915 MHz frequency with 65,000 security codes
and 3 channel frequency hopping. When interconnected with other
First Alert Wireless Interconnect alarms it will also announce the
danger and location detected of that alarm too. It operates on a Mesh
Network; a two-way communication format that sends, receives and
re-sends the alarm signals providing a more reliable network. It also
features tamper resistant locking pins that lock alarm to the mounting
bracket and battery drawer to prevent removal of battery or alarm.
Perfect for apartment, dormitory or hotel applications. Designed for
wall or ceiling mounting. Includes mounting anchors and screws.
Model SA500A
Model. SA500A
Cat. 1039831