Advertisement
Quick Links
Systems
SmartSecurity
™
Alarm
Smoke
S
N
O
I
T
U
L
O
S
D
L
O
H
E
S
W
I
R
E
L
E
S
S
H
O
U
S
E
H
O
Smoke Alarm
for SmartSecurity
Systems
™
SEE INSIDE FLAP FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS
* Functional range may be adversely affected by one or more of the following factors:
weather, radio frequency interference, low transmitter battery and obstructions
between the transmitter and receiver.
Questions? Call 1-800-443-4124 or visit us at www.GESmartHome.com
For replacement call 1-800-443-4124.
For servicing, send to: GE Interlogix, Inc., 12345 SW Leveton Dr., Tualatin, OR 97062
Made in USA
DESC: GEWSECMD-D
(included)
Batteries
Lithium
A
123
CR
2
Requires
Included
Hardware
Mounting
-
Alarm
One
problem
the
you
telling
numbers,
phone
two
to
up
calls
system
and
sounds
Alarm
3
panel
control
system
to
signal
Sends
2
heat
or
smoke
detects
Sensor
1
fire
from
heat
detects
also
sensor
approved
UL
smoke
detects
sensor
Photoelectric
System
SmartSecurity
your
to
™
sensors
24
to
up
Add
RANGE
FT.
500
*
for
U
O
H
S
S
E
L
E
R
I
W
L
D
S
O
L
U
T
I
O
N
S
Model No. 782136710441
FOR INDOOR
USE ONLY
8 2 1 3 6 71043
7
4
NOTE: For complete installation and programming instructions refer to the Owner's Manual included
with your security system kit.
Temperature Sensor
Overview
Test /Silence
The Smoke Alarm is wireless and battery powered. Alarm
Button
includes a built-in sounder for alarm alerts and a visual
status light. Alarm works as part of a security/fire alarm
system and communicates with control panel.
Under normal (non-alarm) conditions, light flashes once
every 9 seconds while alarm monitors surrounding conditions.
When alarm detects a smoke or fire condition or a sudden rise
in temperature, light changes from flashing to on and built-in
sounder produces a loud beeping pattern. Alarm also transmits
an alarm signal, which panel receives and processes accordingly.
Sounder Light
The smoke alarm provides the following features:
A-8-1.2.1.a Locating Required Smoke Alarms in Existing Construction
• Self-diagnostics—smoke alarm monitors its own sensitivity and operational status.
The major threat from fire in a family living unit occurs at night when everyone is asleep. The principal
• Base tamper switch—sends a tamper signal transmission to control panel when smoke alarm
threat to persons in sleeping areas comes from fires in the remainder of the unit. Therefore, a smoke alarm(s)
is removed from mounting base.
is best located between the bedroom areas and the rest of the unit. In units with only one bedroom area
• Integrated fixed 135° F temperature and rate-of-rise heat detector—activates an alarm based
on one floor, the smoke alarm(s) should be located as shown above. In family living units with more than
on high temperature detected or rapidly rising temperature rate (15° F/minute minimum).
one bedroom area or with more than one floor, more than one smoke alarm is required as shown above.
Programming
In addition to smoke alarms outside of the sleeping areas, the installation of a smoke alarm on each
additional story of the family living unit, including the basement, is required as shown in figure 4.
1. Separate alarm from mounting base by turning alarm counter clockwise about 15 degrees.
The living area smoke alarm should be installed in the living room or near the stairway to the upper level,
Alarm should snap off of mounting base.
or in both locations. The basement smoke alarm should be installed in close proximity to the stairway
2. Slide battery cover toward the edge to unsnap it, then lift off.
leading to the floor above. Where installed on an open-joist ceiling, the alarm should be placed on the
3. Insert two 3V lithium batteries, following + and -markings
bottom of the joists. The alarm should be positioned relative to the stairway to intercept smoke coming
in bottom of battery compartment and replace cover.
from a fire in the basement before the smoke enters the stairway.
4. Attach alarm to mounting base by lining up alignment
tab on alarm with alignment arrow on mounting base
A-8-1.2.1.b Locating Required Smoke Alarms in New Construction
then put alarm on base and turn it clockwise about
All of the smoke alarms specified in A-8-1.2.1.a for existing construction are required and, in addition,
15 degrees. Alarm should snap into place.
a smoke alarm is required in each bedroom.
5. Make sure system is disarmed.
A-8-1.2.1.c Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable?
6. Open control panel cover and enter your Master Code.
The required number of smoke alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those
7. Press Add.
areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke alarms. For this reason,
8. Press Sensor/Remote button on control panel.
it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas
Control panel announces "Press button on sensor."
for increased protection.
9. Remove mounting base from the smoke alarm.
The additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room, and
Control panel announces "Keychain Remote."
Battery Cover
hallways not protected by the required smoke alarms.
Press sensor again or press DONE to select.
The installation of smoke alarms in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not normally
10. Press Sensor/Remote button on control panel repeatedly
recommended, as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation.
until you hear desired location name for smoke alarm.
11. Press DONE button on control panel twice.
Since regulations pertaining to smoke alarm/detector installation vary from state to state, contact
12. Leave mounting base removed and control panel door open for testing.
the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). Where public safety is primary, the AHJ may be a federal,
state, local, or other regional department or individual such as a fire chief, fire marshal, chief of
Testing
a fire prevention bureau, labor or health department, building official, electrical inspector, or others
Before mounting, verify that desired alarm location provides good RF communication to control panel.
having statutory authority. For insurance purposes, an insurance inspection department, rating bureau,
Sensor test should be performed weekly.
or other insurance company representative may be the AHJ. In some cases, the property owner or their
1. Press Test on control panel.
designated agent assumes the role of the AHJ. At government installations, the commanding officer
2. Press DONE on control panel.
or department official may be the AHJ.
3. Take smoke alarm to desired mounting location.
4. Press and hold smoke alarm Test/Silence button for 4 seconds. Control panel should announce
General Guidelines
smoke alarm sensor number and location name, followed by "Activated, status is <number>."
• Before mounting alarms, program them into control panel and perform a sensor test from alarm's
5. Close control panel cover.
intended location, to ensure good RF communication to control panel.
• Locate alarm in environmentally controlled areas where temperature range is between
Selecting a Location
40° and 100° F (4.4° and 37.8° C) and humidity is between 0 and 90% noncondensing.
Selecting a suitable location is critical to the operation of smoke alarms. This equipment should be installed
• Locate alarms away ventilation sources that can prevent smoke from reaching alarm.
in accordance with the National Fire Protection Associations (NFPA) Standard 72. See figures 3 and 4.
• Locate ceiling mounted alarms in center of room or hallway, at least 4 inches (10cm) away from
any walls or partitions.
• Locate wall mounted alarms so top of the alarm is 4 to 12 inches (10 to 31cm) below ceiling.
• In rooms with sloped, peaked, or gabled ceilings, locate alarms 3 feet (.9 meters) down or away
Dining
Kitchen
Bedroom
Bedroom
Dining
Kitchen
Bedroom
Room
from highest point of the ceiling.
TV Room
Room
• When mounting to suspended ceiling tile, tile must be secured with appropriate fastener
to prevent tile removal.
Living Room
Living Room
Bedroom
Note: Do not mount alarm to the metal runners of suspended ceiling grids. The metal runners can draw
Bedroom
the magnetic field away from the tamper switch, causing a false tamper alarm.
Bedroom
figure 3
Locations to Avoid
The alarm transmits a trouble signal when the alarm is too sensitive.
Do not install smoke alarms:
Call 1-800-443-4124 if this happens.
• in or near areas where combustion particles are normally present such as in kitchens, garages,
When to Replace the Batteries
near furnaces, hot water heaters, or gas space heaters.
When battery voltage gets low, alarm transmits a low battery signal for control panel
• on the ceiling in rooms next to kitchens where there is no transom between the kitchen and such rooms.
to receive. If batteries are not replaced within seven days, the built-in sounder emits a short beep
• in damp or very humid areas or next to bathrooms with showers. Locate detectors at least 5 feet
or chirp every 45 seconds. Alarm chirps can be silenced for 24 hours by pressing the Test/Silence
(1.5 meters) away from bathrooms.
button. Batteries should be replaced as soon as possible.
• in very cold or very hot areas.
• near fresh air inlets or returns or excessively drafty areas. Heating/air conditioning vents, fans,
Replacing the Batteries
and fresh air intakes can drive smoke away from smoke alarms.
Use only the following 3V lithium batteries: Sanyo CR123A, Panasonic CR123A, or Duracell 123.
• in dead air spaces at the top of peaked ceilings or in corners where walls and ceiling meet.
1. Remove alarm from mounting base.
Dead air may prevent smoke from reaching a smoke alarm.
2. Remove battery cover.
• near fluorescent light fixtures. Locate smoke alarms at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from these fixtures.
3. Remove batteries and dispose of them in accordance with your local laws.
4. Insert two new 3V lithium batteries, following + and - markings in the bottom of battery compartment
Limitations
and replace cover.
Smoke alarms may not work under all conditions. Smoke alarms cannot provide total protection of life
5. Reattach alarm to mounting base.
or property and are not a substitute for insurance. All alarms are subject to possible compromise
6. Test system.
or failure-to-warn for a variety of reasons. For example:
• This smoke alarm will not operate and an alarm will not sound if its batteries are dead, removed,
Fire Prevention and Escape
or not installed correctly.
The purpose of an early warning smoke alarm is to detect the presence of fire in its early stages and
• Radio signals transmitted by this smoke alarm may be blocked or reflected by metal objects.
sound an alarm giving the occupants time to exit the premises safely.
Adjacent devices or systems using radio frequency signals may interfere with the operation
Avoid Fire Hazards
of this alarm. Test the system weekly to ensure signals are transmitted and received properly.
• Closed or partially closed doors and distance can block or reduce the alarm sound from this alarm.
No detection device can protect life in all situations. Therefore, safeguards should be taken to avoid
This alarm is not designed for the hearing impaired.
potentially dangerous situations as follows:
• Smoke alarms cannot detect smoke inside chimneys, walls, roofs, or smoke blocked by a closed door.
• Do not smoke in bed.
• Smoke alarms may not detect smoke on other levels of the building.
• Do not leave children home alone.
• Smoke alarms may not warn in time when fires are caused by smoking in bed, explosions, improper
• Never clean with flammable liquids such as gasoline.
storage of flammables, overloaded electrical circuits, or other hazardous conditions.
• Properly store materials. Use general good housekeeping techniques to keep your home neat and tidy.
A cluttered basement, attic, or other storage area is an open invitation to fire.
Mounting
• Use combustible materials and electrical appliances carefully and only for their intended uses.
Mount alarm with the appropriate fasteners. Mounting hardware is included (screws and anchors),
Do not overload electrical outlets
however you may need different hardware depending on the installation.
• Do not store explosive and/or fast burning materials in your home.
1. Place mounting base on mounting surface
• Even after proper precautions have been taken, fires can start. Be prepared.
at desired location and mark mounting
Arrow
Top
In Case of Fire
holes using a pencil.
2. Secure mounting base to surface
In the event of a fire, you should do the following:
using appropriate hardware.
• Leave immediately. Do not stop to pack or search for valuables.
3. Attach alarm to mounting base by
• In heavy smoke, hold your breath and stay low, crawl if necessary. The clearest air is usually near the floor.
lining up alignment tab on alarm with
• If you have to go through a closed door, carefully feel the door and door knob to see if undue heat
alignment arrow on mounting base,
is present. If they seem cool, brace your foot against the bottom of the door with your hip against
then put alarm on base and turn it
the door and one hand against the top. Open it slightly. If a rush of hot air is felt, slam the door quickly
clockwise about 15 degrees.
and latch it. Unvented fire tends to build up considerable pressure. Be sure all members of the
The alarm should snap into place.
household realize and understand this danger.
• Use your neighbor's phone or a street fire alarm box to call the fire department. The job of extinguishing
Troubleshooting
the fire should be left to the professionals.
The following describes how the alarm
Be Prepared
indicates a fault condition. Correct fault
conditions as soon as possible.
• Practice the following steps to prepare you and your family in the event of a fire:
• Perform fire drills regularly. Use them to assure recognition of an alarm signal.
The light stops working (no flashing or turning on) if the alarm sensitivity is not within the normal
• Draw a floor plan and show two exits from each room. It is important that children be instructed
range, or if an unserviceable fault is detected. You can test the alarm sensitivity as follows:
carefully, because they tend to hide in times of crisis.
1. Press and hold Test/Silence button for two seconds, then release it. The alarm performs
• Establish one meeting place outside the home. Insist that everyone meet there during an alarm. This
a self-test that causes the light to flash.
will eliminate the tragedy of someone re-entering the house for a missing member who is actually safe.
2. Count the number of light flashes. Use the following reference to determine what action is necessary.
• If you have children and/or physically challenged people residing in your household, use window
Flashes Indicates Action
decals to help emergency personnel identify the sleeping quarters of these individuals.
0 - 1 Unserviceable fault
WARNING!
Remove batteries for 2 - 3 minutes. Re-install and test again. If result is the same, call 1-800-443-4124.
Smoke alarms cannot provide warnings for fires resulting from:
2 - 3 Alarm sensitivity is increasing
• explosions
Clean alarm using a dry or damp (water only) cloth to remove dust/dirt. Remove batteries
• smoking in bed or other furniture
for 2 - 3 minutes. Re-install and test again. If result is the same, call 1-800-443-4124.
• ignition of flammable liquids, vapors, or gases
4 - 7 Normal sensitivity range
• children playing with matches or fire
No action required.
8 - 9 Alarm sensitivity is decreasing
Questions? Call 1-800-443-4124 or visit us at www.GESmartHome.com
Clean alarm using a dry or damp (water only) cloth to remove dust/dirt. Remove batteries
For replacement call 1-800-443-4124.
for 2 - 3 minutes. Re-install and test again. If result is the same, call 1-800-443-4124.
For servicing, send to: GE Interlogix, Inc., 12345 SW Leveton Dr. Tualatin, OR 97062
The alarm stops transmitting supervisory signals if the alarm has an unserviceable fault or is not
sensitive enough, causing the control panel to indicate the detector is in a supervisory condition.
Installation Instructions 466-2045 Rev. A Made in USA
However, the alarm can still transmit alarm signals.
DESC: GEWSECMD-D
Call 1-800-443-4124 if this happens.
Bedroom
Bedroom
= Required smoke alarms
Dining
= Additional smoke alarms
Living
Room
Room
required for new
construction
Basement
figure 4
Advertisement
