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IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS
AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
RESPONDING TO AN ALARM
NFPA 72 (National Fire Code) Chapter 11
During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern:
"For your information, the National Fire Protection Association's Standard 72,
reads as follows:"
3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
"11.5.1 One- and Two-Family Dwelling Units."
"11.5.1.1 Smoke Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or
• If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you of a
standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station
potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention.
Smoke Alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In all sleeping rooms.
NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or
Exception: Smoke Alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms in existing
death.
one- and two-family dwelling units. (2) Outside of each separate sleeping area,
in immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms. (3) On each level of the dwelling
• Never disconnect the AC power to quiet an unwanted alarm.
unit, including basements. Exception: In existing one- and two family dwelling
Disconnecting the power disables the Alarm so it cannot sense
units, approved Smoke Alarms powered by batteries are permitted."
smoke. This will remove your protection. Instead, open a window or
fan the smoke away from the unit. The Alarm will reset automatically.
"A.11.8.3 Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable? The required number of
Smoke Alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those
• If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
areas 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.
• ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Attempting to disconnect the power
The additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace
connector from the unit when the power is on may result in electrical
room, utility room, and hallways not protected by the required Smoke Alarms.
shock, serious injury or death.
The installation of Smoke Alarms in kitchens, unfinished attics, or garages
When an interconnected system of AC powered units is in alarm, the alarm
is not normally recommended, as these locations occasionally experience
conditions that can result in improper operation."
indicator light on the unit(s) that initiated the alarm will blink rapidly. It will
remain OFF on any remaining units.
California State Fire Marshal (CSFM)
If the unit alarms, get everyone out of the dwelling immediately.
Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection
equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A Smoke Alarm
If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a fire—
installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but outside bedrooms),
cooking smoke or an extremely dusty furnace, for example—open a nearby
window or door and fan the smoke away from the unit (Use the Silence Feature
and Heat or Smoke Alarms in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms,
kitchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage
to silence the Alarm). This will silence the alarm, and once the smoke clears the
rooms, basements, and attached garages.
unit will reset itself automatically.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
LOCATIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS
•
Don't panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.
For best performance, AVOID installing Smoke Alarms in these areas:
•
Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don't stop to
•
Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form
get dressed or collect anything.
when something burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens,
garages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the
•
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
sources of combustion particles (stove, furnace, water heater, space heater)
if possible. In areas where a 20-foot distance is not possible – in modular,
and windows closed, unless you must escape through them.
mobile, or smaller homes, for example – it is recommended the Smoke
•
Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).
Alarm be placed as far from these fuel-burning sources as possible. The
Take short, shallow breaths.
placement recommendations are intended to keep these Alarms at a rea-
•
Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home,
sonable distance from a fuel-burning source, and thus reduce "unwanted"
alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke Alarm is placed directly
and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.
next to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate these areas as much as possible.
•
Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.
•
In air streams near kitchens. Air currents can draw cooking smoke into the
Give your address, then your name.
sensing chamber of a Smoke Alarm near the kitchen.
•
Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
•
In very damp, humid or steamy areas, or directly near bathrooms with
showers. Keep units at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from showers, saunas,
•
Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.
dishwashers, etc.
•
Where the temperatures are regularly below 40˚ F (4˚ C) or above 100˚ F
Alarms have various limitations. See "Limitations of Smoke Alarms" for
(38˚ C) including unheated buildings, outdoor rooms, porches, or unfinished
details.
attics or basements.
•
In very dusty, dirty, or greasy areas. Do not install a Smoke Alarm directly
over the stove or range. Clean a laundry room unit frequently to keep it free
USING THE SILENCE FEATURE
of dust or lint.
The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 15
•
Near fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty areas. Drafts can blow
minutes.
smoke away from the unit, preventing it from reaching sensing chamber.
•
In insect infested areas. Insects can clog openings to the sensing chamber
The Silence Feature does not disable the unit—it makes it temporarily
and cause unwanted alarms.
less sensitive to smoke. For your safety, if smoke around the unit is dense
•
Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical
enough to suggest a potentially dangerous situation, the unit will stay in
"noise" can interfere with the sensor.
alarm or may re-alarm quickly. If you do not know the source of the
•
In "dead air" spaces. "Dead air" spaces may prevent smoke from reaching
smoke, do not assume it is an unwanted alarm. Not responding to an
the Smoke Alarm.
alarm can result in property loss, injury, or death.
AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES
To silence Smoke Alarms in an interconnected series:
"Dead air" spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarm. To
1. To silence multiple alarms in an interconnected series, you must press the
avoid dead air spaces, follow the installation recommendations below.
Test/Silence button on the unit(s) that triggered the alarm.
On ceilings, install Smoke Alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as
2. Once you activate the Silence feature, the Red LED will flash approximately
possible. If this is not possible, install the Smoke Alarm at least 4 inches (102
once every 10 seconds.
mm) from the wall or corner.
3. Pressing the Test/Silence button when in silence will restart the silence
For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of Smoke
timer.
Alarms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm)
from the wall/ceiling line, below typical "dead air" spaces.
The Silence Feature on these units can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for
On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, install the first Smoke Alarm
up to 15 minutes. To use this feature, press the Test/Silence button on the cover.
within 3 feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured horizontally.
If the unit will not silence and no heavy smoke is present, or if it stays in
Additional Smoke Alarms may be required depending on the length, angle,
silence mode continuously, it should be replaced immediately.
etc. of the ceiling's slope. Refer to NFPA 72 for details on requirements for
sloped or peaked ceilings.
IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM
ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS
Smoke Alarms may not operate properly because of dead, missing or weak
batteries (Model 7010B only), a build-up of dirt, dust or grease on the Smoke
Battery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms: Provide protection even when
Alarm cover, or installation in an improper location. Clean the Smoke Alarm as
electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units
described in "Regular Maintenance," and install a fresh battery, then test the
are easy to install, and do not require professional installation. They do not,
Smoke Alarm again. If it fails to test properly when you use the test button, or
however, provide interconnected functionality.
if the problem persists, replace the Smoke Alarm immediately.
AC powered Smoke Alarms: Can be interconnected so if one unit senses
•
If you hear a "chirp" approximately once a minute, replace the battery
smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.
(Model 7010B only).
AC with battery (DC) back-up: will operate if electricity fails, provided the
•
If you experience frequent non-emergency alarms (like those caused
batteries are fresh and correctly installed. AC and AC/DC units must be
by cooking smoke), try relocating the Smoke Alarm.
installed by a qualified electrician.
•
If the alarm sounds when no smoke is visible, try cleaning or
Wireless Interconnected Alarms: Offer the same interconnected functionality
relocating the Smoke Alarm. The cover may be dirty.
as with hardwired alarms, without wires. Units are easy to install and do not
require professional installation. They provide protection even when electricity
•
If the alarm does not sound during testing, make sure it is receiving
fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed.
AC power from the household current.
Smoke Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power
systems: AC powered Smoke Alarms should only be operated with true or
Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or AC/DC
pure sine wave inverters. Operating this Smoke Alarm with most battery-
Smoke Alarm. First, turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products or square wave or
Next, remove the battery from Smoke Alarms with battery back-up. Finally,
"quasi sine wave" inverters will damage the Alarm. If you are not sure about
press and hold the test button for 5-10 seconds to discharge the branch
your inverter or UPS type, please consult with the manufacturer to verify.
circuit.
Smoke Alarms for the hearing impaired: Special purpose Smoke Alarms
Do not try fixing the alarm yourself – this will void your warranty!
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
If the Smoke Alarm is still not operating properly, and it is still under warranty,
Disabilities Act. These units can be interconnected so if one unit senses
please see "How to Obtain Warranty Service" in the Limited Warranty.
smoke, all units alarm.
Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the
combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR
All these Smoke Alarms are designed to provide early warning of fires if located,
SMOKE ALARMS
installed and cared for as described in the user's manual, and if smoke reaches
the Alarm. If you are unsure which type of unit to install, refer to NFPA (National
Installing Smoke Alarms in Single-Family Residences
Fire Protection Association) 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life
Safety Code). National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park,
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), recommends one Smoke
Quincy, MA 02269-9101. Local building codes may also require specific units
Alarm on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom. In new
construction, the Smoke Alarms must be AC powered and interconnected.
in new construction or in different areas of the home.
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
SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
remain between 40˚ F (4˚ C) and 100˚ F (38˚ C). Make sure no door or other
obstruction could keep smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarms.
This Smoke Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire
More specifically, install Smoke Alarms:
detection systems in places housing many people—like apartment
•
On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, long-
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Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly or
term health care facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or group
completely closed.
homes of any kind—even if they were once single-family homes. It is not
a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses,
•
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),
industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and special-purpose non-resi-
dential buildings which require special fire detection and alarm systems.
install a unit at each end.
Depending on the building codes in your area, this Smoke Alarm may be
•
At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at the bottom
used to provide additional protection in these facilities.
of the basement stairway.
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
Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to state
powered Smoke Alarms only. AC, AC/DC, or DC powered Smoke Alarms can be
and from region to region. Check with your local Fire Department for current
used in existing construction as specified by local building codes. Refer to NFPA
requirements in your area. It is recommended AC or AC/DC units be inter-
72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), local building
connected for added protection.
codes, or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection requirements
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
already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like
lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may
not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection
ordinances/regulations.
3. Institutions:
Hospitals, day care facilities, long-term health care facilities. This Smoke
Alarm is suitable for use in individual patient sleeping/resident rooms,
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 areas may not provide sufficient warning to all
residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
4. Hotels and Motels:
INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS IN MOBILE HOMES & RVS
Also boarding houses and dormitories. This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use
For minimum security install one Smoke Alarm as close to each sleeping area as
inside individual sleeping/resident rooms, provided a primary fire detection
possible. For more security, put one unit in each room. Many older mobile homes
system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas
(especially those built before 1978) have little or no insulation. If your mobile home
like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas
is not well insulated, or if you are unsure of the amount of insulation, it is important
may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection
to install units on inside walls only. Smoke Alarms should be installed where
ordinances/regulations.
temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F (4˚ C) and 100˚ F (38˚ 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 used
in RVs as described may remove your protection.
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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
work if they are properly located, installed, and maintained, and if smoke
reaches the Alarms. They are not foolproof.
Smoke alarms may not waken all individuals. Practice the escape plan at
least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from kids to grand-
parents. Allow children to master fire escape planning and practice before
holding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping. If children or others do not
readily waken to the sound of the smoke alarm, or if there are infants or 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 recommended
that you hold a fire drill while family members are sleeping in order to deter-
mine their response to the sound of the smoke alarm while sleeping and to
determine whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency.
Smoke Alarms cannot work without power. Battery operated units cannot
work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong type of
batteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed correctly. AC units cannot
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 burns the
electrical wires, etc.). If you are concerned about the limitations of 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
of 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
in 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
smoke 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
of 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
AC 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
units since all units alarm when one detects smoke.
Smoke Alarms may not be heard. Though the alarm horn in this unit meets or
exceeds current standards, it may not be heard if: 1) the unit is located outside a
closed or partially closed door, 2) residents recently consumed alcohol or drugs,
3) the Alarm is drowned out by noise from stereo, TV, traffic, air conditioner or
other appliances, 4) residents are hearing impaired or sound sleepers. Special
purpose units, like those with visual and audible alarms, should be installed for
hearing impaired residents.
Smoke Alarms may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes
damage, injury, or death, since smoke from some fires may not reach
the unit immediately. Examples of this include persons smoking in bed,
children playing with matches, or fires caused by violent explosions
resulting from escaping gas.
Smoke Alarms are not foolproof. Like any electronic device, Smoke Alarms
are made of components that can wear out or fail at any time. You must test the
unit weekly to ensure your continued protection. Smoke Alarms cannot prevent
or extinguish fires. They are not a substitute for property or life insurance.
Smoke Alarms have a limited life. The unit should be replaced immediately
if it is not operating properly. You should always replace a Smoke Alarm after
10 years from date of purchase. Write the purchase date on the space provided
on back of unit.
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert
®
brand and BRK
products, warrants that for a period of ten years from the date of purchase,
this 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
will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the
product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar
product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial
retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt.
Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers,
service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to
alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting
from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on
improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions,
disassembly, 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
this unit.
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the
extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of
the above warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations
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 from state to state or province to
province.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
Service: If 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
through 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
If This Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
What To Do In Case Of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Using the Silence 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
Limitations of Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
First Alert
is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.
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is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.
Printed in Mexico M08-0050-003 Q 04/07
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This Smoke Alarm is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box up to a 4-inch (10 cm) size, on either the ceiling or wall (if allowed by local codes).
Read "Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms" and "Locations to Avoid For Smoke Alarms" before you begin installation.
USER'S MANUAL
Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers or utility knife • Standard Flathead screwdriver.
SMOKE ALARMS
Make sure the Alarm is not receiving excessively noisy power. Examples of noisy power could be major appliances on the same circuit, power from a
generator or solar power, light dimmer on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting. Excessively noisy power may cause damage to your
AC Powered Photoelectric Smoke Alarm
Alarm.
with Battery Back-Up and Silence Feature
Model 7010B
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Input: 120V AC
, 60Hz, 0.04A
The Mounting Bracket:
To remove the mounting bracket from the Smoke
Alarm base, hold the Smoke Alarm base firmly
AC Powered Photoelectric Smoke Alarm
and twist the mounting bracket counterclockwise.
with Silence Feature
The mounting bracket installs onto the junction box.
Model 7010
It has a variety of screw slots to fit most boxes.
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Input: 120V AC
, 60Hz, 0.04A
The Power Connector:
The power connector plugs into a power input block on
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
the Smoke Alarm. It supplies the unit with AC power.
This 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.
Models 7010,
If you need to remove the power connector, turn
US Patent 6,377,182
7010B
POWER OFF first. Insert a flat screwdriver blade
between the power connector and the security tab
M08-0050-003 Q 04/07 Printed in Mexico
inside the power input block. Gently pry back the tab
and pull the connector free.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing First Alert
®
for your Smoke Alarm needs. You have
purchased a state of the art Smoke Alarm designed to provide you with an
The basic installation of this Smoke Alarm is similar whether you want to
early warning of a fire. Please take the time to read this manual and make this
install one Smoke Alarm, or interconnect more than one Smoke Alarm. If
Smoke Alarm an integral part of your family's safety plan.
you are interconnecting more than one Smoke Alarm, you MUST read
Key Features of the 7010 and 7010B Smoke Alarm:
"Special Requirements For Interconnected Smoke Alarms" below before
Photoelectric Smoke Sensing Technology: Generally more sensitive at
you begin installation.
detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in greater amounts by
smoldering fires.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power to the area where you
Optipath 360 Technology
TM
: Patented technology provides 360˚ of direct
will install this unit at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning
access to the smoke sensor.
installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may result
Single Button Test/Silence: One touch button combines both features.
in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
1. Remove the mounting bracket from the base, and attach it to the
Perfect Mount: Mounting bracket keeps alarm secure over a wide rotation
junction box.
range to allow for perfect alignment.
Model 7010B Only: Activate the battery back-up by removing the "Pull
Battery back-up (Model 7010B only): Keeps alarm functioning during a
to Activate Battery Back-Up" tab. Or, install battery back-up. Battery
power interruption provided battery is fresh and installed properly.
back-up cannot work until you install the battery in the correct position
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2. Using wire nuts, connect the power connector to the household wiring.
All First Alert
®
and BRK
®
Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory
requirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of
STAND-ALONE ALARM ONLY:
combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced
•
in all fires.
Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric
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technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced
in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible
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materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include
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paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.
INTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY:
Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization
technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in
Strip off about 1/2" (12 mm) of the plastic coating on the orange wire
greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours
on the power connector.
before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes
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burning in couches or bedding.
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each
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level and in every bedroom of your home.
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FIRE SAFETY TIPS
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away
3. Plug the power connector into the back of the Smoke Alarm.
from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers;
4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don't overload electrical
4. Position the base of the Smoke Alarm over the mounting bracket and turn.
circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease-
The Alarm can be positioned over the bracket every 90°. Turn the Smoke
and debris-free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended;
Alarm clockwise (right) until the unit is in place.
7) Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable
materials; 8) Don't let rubbish accumulate.
5. Check all connections.
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if they
are not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert you to a
Improper wiring of the power connector or the wiring leading to the
fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and an additional
power connector will cause damage to the Alarm and may lead to a
one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape
non-functioning Alarm.
from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.
STAND-ALONE ALARM ONLY:
BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
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IMPORTANT! Read "Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms" and
INTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY:
"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
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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
smoke 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 prevent or
extinguish fires.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not restore power until all Smoke
Understand The Different Type of Smoke Alarms
Alarms are completely installed. Restoring power before installation is
Battery powered or electrical? Different Smoke Alarms provide different
complete may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
types of protection. See "About Smoke Alarms" for details.
6. Make sure the Smoke Alarm is receiving AC power. Under normal
Know Where To Install Your Smoke Alarms
operation, the Green power indicator light will shine continuously.
Fire Safety Professionals recommend at least one Smoke Alarm on every
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If the Green power indicator light does not light, TURN OFF POWER
level of your home, in every bedroom, and in every bedroom hallway or
TO THE JUNCTION BOX and recheck all connections. If all connections
separate sleeping area. See "Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms"
are correct and the Green power indicator still does not light when you
and "Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms" for details.
restore the power, the unit should be replaced immediately.
Know What Smoke Alarms Can and Can't Do
8. Test each Smoke Alarm. Press and hold the Test/Silence button until the
A Smoke Alarm can help alert you to fire, giving you precious time to
unit alarms. When testing a series of interconnected units you must
escape. It can only sound an alarm once smoke reaches the sensor. See
test each unit individually. Make sure all units alarm when each one
"Limitations of Smoke Alarms" for details.
is tested.
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,
If any unit in the series does not alarm, TURN OFF POWER and recheck
hotels or motels. See "Special Compliance Considerations" for details.
connections. If it does not alarm when you restore power, replace it
immediately.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the
Smoke Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket.
Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock,
The locking features are designed to discourage unauthorized removal of the battery or Alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in single-family
injury or death.
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. You can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.
• This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is recom-
mended that you install special units which use devices like
Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers or utility knife • Standard Flathead screwdriver.
flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents.
Both locking features use locking pins, which are molded into the mounting bracket. Using needle-nose pliers or a utility knife, remove
• Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes in
one or both pins from the mounting bracket, depending on how many locking features you want to use.
your area; Article 210, 760 of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72, NFPA 101;
SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA); OTFDC (CABO), and
any other local or building codes that may apply. Wiring and
installation must be performed by a licensed electrician. Failure to
To permanently remove either lock, insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock, and pry the pin out of the lock.
follow these guidelines may result in injury or property damage.
• This unit must be powered by a 24-hour, 120VAC pure sine wave
TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch,
(Model 7010B Only)
dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure to connect this
unit to a 24-hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant
protection.
Do not lock the battery compartment until you have installed the
battery and tested the battery back-up.
• This Smoke Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate.
On Model 7010B Only:
1. Push and hold Test/Silence button until the alarm sounds:
If the AC power fails, battery back-up will allow the alarm to
3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
sound for at least 4 minutes. If AC power fails and the battery is
weak, protection should last for at least 7 days. If AC power fails
and the battery is dead or missing, the alarm cannot operate.
If the unit does not alarm during testing, DO NOT lock the battery
• Never disconnect the power from an AC powered unit to stop an
compartment! Install a new battery and test again. If the Smoke
unwanted alarm. Doing so will disable the unit and remove your
Alarm still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
protection. In the case of a true unwanted alarm open a window
or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset auto-
2. Using needle-nose pliers or a utility knife, detach one locking pin
matically when it returns to normal operation. Never remove the
from the mounting bracket.
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 from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.
• Connect this unit ONLY to other compatible units. See "How To
Install This Smoke Alarm" for details. Do not connect it to any
other type of alarm or auxiliary device. Connecting anything else
to this unit may damage it or prevent it from operating properly.
• On Model 7010B Only: This Smoke Alarm has a battery drawer
which resists closing unless a battery is installed. This warns
you the unit will not operate under DC power without a battery.
• 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.
3. Push the locking pin through the hole near the battery drawer on the
back of the Smoke Alarm.
• Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the
sensing chambers and prevent the unit from operating properly.
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HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM
The Parts of This Unit
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2
3
4
5
6
• The black wire is "hot."
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• The white wire is neutral.
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• The orange wire is used for interconnect.
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10 Slide-Out Battery Drawer
FOLLOW THESE INSTALLATION STEPS
Special Requirements For Interconnected Smoke Alarms
• Failure to meet any of the above requirements could damage the
units and cause them to malfunction, removing your protection.
• AC and AC/DC Smoke 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 Smoke Alarms will not operate.
Interconnected units can provide earlier warning of fire than stand-alone units,
especially if a fire starts in a remote area of the dwelling. If any unit in the series
senses smoke, all units will alarm. To determine which Smoke Alarm initiated an
alarm, see table:
On Initiating Alarms
Red LED flashes rapidly
On All Other Alarms
Red LED is Off
Interconnect units within a single family residence only. Otherwise all
households will experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit in the
series. Interconnected units will only work if they are wired to compatible units
Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in
and all requirements are met. This unit is designed to be compatible with:
the junction box.
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Smoke Alarm Models SA4120, SA4121B, SA100B and BRK
Electronics
Smoke Alarm Models 100S, 2002RAC, 4120, 4120B, 4120SB,
Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the
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junction box.
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Heat Alarm Models HD6135F, HD6135FB;
Smoke/CO Alarm Model SC6120B; Relay Module RM3.
Tuck the orange wire inside the junction box. It is used for interconnect
only.
Interconnected units must meet ALL of the following requirements:
• A maximum of 18 compatible units may be interconnected
(Maximum of 12 Smoke Alarms).
• The same fuse or circuit breaker must power all interconnected units.
Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in
• The total length of wire interconnecting the units should be less than
the junction box.
1000 feet (300 meters). This type of wire is commonly available at
Hardware and Electrical Supply stores.
Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the
junction box.
• All wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and NFPA 70 (NEC).
Connect the orange wire on the power connector to the interconnect
Refer to NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and/or your local building code for further
wire in the junction box. Repeat for each unit you are interconnecting.
connection requirements.
Never connect the hot or neutral wires in the junction box to the orange
interconnect wire. Never cross hot and neutral wires between Alarms.
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A. Unswitched 120VAC
B. To additional units; Maximum = 18 total
60 Hz source
(Maximum 12 Smoke Alarms)
If you are only installing one Smoke Alarm, restore power to the
1. Smoke Alarm
4. Wire Nut
junction box.
2. Ceiling or Wall
5. Junction Box
3. Power Connector
6. Neutral Wire (Wht)
If you are interconnecting multiple Smoke Alarms, repeat steps
1-5 for each Smoke Alarm in the series. When you are finished,
restore power to the junction box.
OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES
TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
(Model 7010B Only)
Once the Smoke Alarm is installed, you must disconnect it from the AC power
before unlocking the battery compartment.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the
Smoke Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket.
Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock,
injury or death.
Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or AC/DC
Smoke Alarm. First, turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
Next, remove the battery from Smoke Alarms with battery back-up. Finally,
press and hold the Test/Silence button for 5-10 seconds to discharge the
branch circuit.
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. Disconnect the power connector by gently prying
it away from the back of the Smoke Alarm.
3. 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.)
4. To relock the battery compartment, close the battery door and reinsert
locking pin in lock.
5. Reconnect the power connector to the back of the Smoke Alarm, reattach
the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket, and restore the power.
When replacing the battery, always test the Smoke Alarm before relocking the
battery compartment.
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UNDERSTANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND ALARM HORN PATTERNS
AC Power
DC Power
All Models
Model 7010B
Normal Operation
Constant Green LED
Green LED Off
Flashing Red LED
Flashing Red LED
approx. once/minute
approx. once/minute
No Audible Alarm
No Audible Alarm
Test Condition
Constant Green LED
Green LED Off
Rapidly Flashing
Rapidly Flashing
Mounting Bracket
Red LED
Red LED
Mounting Slots
Audible Alarm
Audible Alarm
Alarm Condition*
Constant Green LED
Green LED Off
Locking Pins (break out of bracket)
(Initiating Unit)
Rapidly Flashing
Rapidly Flashing
Hot (Black) AC Wire
Red LED
Red LED
Neutral (White) AC Wire
Audible Alarm
Audible Alarm
Interconnect (Orange) Wire
Silence Mode
Red LED flashes once
Red LED flashes once
every 10 seconds
every 10 seconds
Quick-Connect Power Connector
Low Battery
Not Applicable
Alarm "chirp'' approx.
Turn this way to remove from bracket
once/minute
Turn this way to attach to bracket
NOTE: When power is applied, unit(s) may alarm momentarily.
*When any Smoke Alarm in an interconnected series triggers an alarm, its
red LED will flash rapidly. The red LEDs will remain OFF on any remaining
alarms in the series. This feature helps responders identify which unit(s)
triggered the alarm.
WEEKLY TESTING
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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-
in test switch accurately tests the unit's operation as required by
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
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If the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately.
Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer
for replacement. See "Limited Warranty" at the end of this manual.
DO 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.
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
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.
When testing a series of interconnected units you must test each unit individ-
ually. Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Use only the replacement batteries listed below. The unit may not
operate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable batteries
since they may not provide a constant charge.
This 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:
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Test it at least once a week.
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Clean the Smoke Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the
outside of the Smoke Alarm using your household vacuum's soft brush
attachment. Test the Smoke Alarm. Never use water, cleaners or solvents
since they may damage the unit.
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If the Smoke Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust and/or
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grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace the
unit immediately.
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Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See "Locations
To Avoid For Smoke Alarms" for details.
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Model 7010B Only: When the battery back-up becomes weak, the
Smoke Alarm will "chirp" about once a minute (the low battery warning).
This warning should last 7 days, but you should replace the battery
immediately to continue your protection.
Model 7010B Only
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Choosing a replacement battery:
Your Smoke Alarm requires one standard 9V battery. The following batteries
are acceptable as replacements: Duracell #MN1604, (Ultra) #MX1604;
Eveready (Energizer) #522. You may also use a Lithium battery like the Ultralife
U9VL-J for longer service life between battery changes. These batteries are
7 . Interconnect Wire
available at many local retail stores.
(Orange)
8. Hot Wire (Blk)
Actual battery 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 suggested
battery life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit
starts "chirping" (the "low battery warning").
Locking Features (Continued)
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.
TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the
Smoke Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket.
Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock,
injury or death.
Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or AC/DC
Smoke Alarm. First, turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse
box. Next, remove the battery from Smoke Alarms with battery back-up.
Finally, press and hold the Test/Silence button for 5-10 seconds to
discharge the branch circuit.
1. Insert a flathead screwdriver between the
mounting bracket pin and the mounting bracket.
2. Pry the Smoke Alarm away from the bracket by
turning both the screwdriver and the Smoke
Alarm counterclockwise (left) at the same time.
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