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Smoke Sensor Model CFS10 Owner’s Manual Combination Sensor • Photoelectric Smoke Sensing • Rate of Rise Temperature Sensing • Fixed Temperature Sensing • Proprietary Wireless Connectivity • Compatible with the Comm Link and OmniShield App Assembled in the USA...
Acceptable Radio Network Smoke Sensor Spacing ........page 8 Sensor Features and Functions ............. page 9 - 10 Deactivating Your CFS10 Smoke Sensor............. page 11 Creating Your Wireless Network ..............page 12 Adding a Sensor to Your Wireless Network ..........page 13 Removing a Sensor from Your Wireless Network ........
About Your New Dual Detector Smoke Sensor Thank you for purchasing the CFS10 Smoke Sensor. Smoke sensors play an important role in protecting your family and home from the dangers of fire. Please carefully read and follow the information in this booklet to ensure that your sensors operate properly and are located in the areas best suited for activation.
Contents of Your Kit Please make sure the following is included with your sensor: Smoke Sensor Battery Version Only 1” Screws (2) Mounting Bracket Instruction Manual Wire Harness Version Wire Nuts (2) Only Key Features • The latest photoelectric smoke sensing technology. •...
Recommended Locations for Your Smoke Sensor Bedrooms. A major threat from fire occurs at night when people are sleeping. Smoke alarms are required protection in all sleeping rooms. Hallways. A principal threat to people sleeping in bedrooms comes from fires elsewhere in the home.
Areas Not Appropriate for Smoke Sensors Kitchens. Do not install near kitchen appliances. Steam and by-products of cooking might cause nuisance alarms. Garages. Do not install in garages. Exhaust gases from vehicles can trigger the smoke sensors. Attics. Do not install in attics. A smoke sensor can be affected by dust, small insects or high temperatures.
National Fire Protection Association Standards This equipment should be installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72 (National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269). For your information, the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72, 2013 Edition, Section 29.5.1 covering required protection in One- and Two- Family Dwelling Units, reads as follows: 29.5.1.1 Required Detection.
Complete Home Protection Applied Fire Technologies recommends complete home fire/safety protection. This can be best achieved by installing a combination of Smoke, CO, Heat Sensors, BedShakers, Water Sensors and a Comm Link in the appropriate locations throughout the home. Recommended BedShakers...
On the CFS10 (battery-only powered), the POWER icon will briefly flash every 30 seconds once the smoke sensor has been activated. On the CFS10-AC (AC with battery backup), the POWER icon will glow continuously while AC powered. Warning Light (Yellow)
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Sensor Features and Functions Testing the Smoke Sensor Every unit should be tested weekly to ensure proper operation. To test the smoke sensor, press and release the button on the front face. The sensor will sound with 3 beeps and FIRE will flash rapidly.
Deactivating the CFS10 Smoke Sensor ONCE DEACTIVATED, THE SMOKE SENSOR CANNOT BE REACTIVATED! If yellow light is flashing (see cleaning instructions on page 18). When the sensor’s End-of-Life signal occurs, the unit must be deactivated and disposed of properly. Be sure and have a replacement smoke sensor available.
Creating Your Wireless Network The CFS10 Smoke Sensor communicates on its own private home network. This network is created simply by powering up new units one at a time. Activate your first smoke sensor by moving the slide switch located on the back side of the unit in the direction indicated by the white arrow.
Adding a Sensor to Your Wireless Network To add a sensor(s) to your existing home network, perform the following steps. Select any sensor on the existing network. Press and hold the button on the front cover of the sensor. The red FIRE light (WARNING if CO sensor) will flash rapidly and the unit will sound three tones.
Removing a Sensor from a Wireless Network In the event that a sensor must be removed from your network, the unit’s network data must be erased from its memory. Press and hold the button on the front cover of the sensor. The red FIRE light will flash rapidly and the unit will sound three tones.
Choosing the Mounting Location in a Room BEST Center on ceiling. Note: Avoid placement of the smoke sensor close to ceiling fans or heating/air conditioning vents. ACCEPTABLE On ceiling ACCEPTABLE On wall, the top of the smoke sensor must be 12”...
How to Mount the Battery Powered Smoke Sensor Mark Place the mounting bracket against the ceiling or wall, and using the mount- ing bracket as a template, mark the top and bottom holes with a pencil. If installing an AC powered sensor, with the electrical power off to the line, simply attach the bracket to the electrical box with the existing screws.
How to Wire and Mount the AC Powered Sensor When installing an AC powered sensor (Model CFS10-AC), the mounting location is determined by the position of the electrical box that will power the alarm. Electrical power to the box must be disconnected prior to smoke sensor connection...
Cleaning Your Smoke Sensor Over time dust and dirt might collect inside your smoke sensor, altering its performance. If this occurs, the unit can false alarm or the WARNING icon will flash and the horn will chirp every 30 seconds. To clean the unit perform the following: Remove the sensor from its bracket.
Important Fire/Emergency Safety Information Be prepared for fire emergencies: Plan Your Escape • Draw a floor plan of your home. • Show two ways out of each room. • Discuss escape routes with everyone in your home. • Agree on an outside meeting place where you will gather after escaping. Be Prepared •...
Warning! Limitations of Smoke Sensors Wireless smoke sensor have been proven to be both effective and reliable, but they may not be effective under all conditions. No sensor design can offer total protection of life and property. A smoke sensor is not a substitute for an adequate homeowner’s fire insurance or life insurance policy.
Applied Fire Technologies LLC will repair your CFS10 Smoke Sensor or furnish you with a new or rebuilt replacement CFS10 Smoke Sensor without charge to you except for your costs of shipping the CFS10 Smoke Sensor to Applied Fire Technologies LLC for warranty coverage. Your repaired or replacement CFS10 Smoke Sensor will be returned to you without charge and will be covered under this warranty for the balance of the warranty period.
Lifetime Fire Replacement Guarantee The CFS10 Smoke Sensor manufacturer guarantees to replace at no cost to the original owner any CFS10 Smoke Sensor that has been materially damaged or destroyed by an accidental fire. To obtain a replacement unit under this Lifetime Fire Replacement Guarantee, you must return the damaged...
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HOW DO i CHANGE THE BATTERY IN THE SENSOR
The battery in the Applied Fire CFS10 sensor is non-replaceable. If the battery is low, the unit must be replaced.
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@Mr. Anderson so what is the answer ??? the batter is dead
how to replace the battey on a model # cfs10 serial no 453141
What would cause a false alarm?