First Alert 9120 User Manual

USER'S MANUAL
This Smoke larm is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box to a 4-inch (10 cm) size, on either the ceiling or wall. Read "Recommended Locations For Smoke larms" and
"Locations to void For Smoke larms" before you begin installation. Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers or utility knife • Standard Flathead screwdriver.
Smoke Alarms
Make sure the larm 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
C Powered Smoke larms
dimmer on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting. Excessively noisy power may cause damage to your larm.
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120V C , 60 Hz, 0.04
The Mounting Bracket:
To remove the mounting bracket from the Smoke larm base,
IONIZ TION
hold the Smoke larm base firmly and twist the mounting
bracket counterclockwise. The mounting bracket installs onto
the junction box. It has a variety of screw slots to fit most boxes.
Model 9120
with Silence
The Power Connector:
The power connector plugs into a power input block on the
Smoke larm. It supplies the unit with C power.
Model 9120B
• The black wire is "hot."
with Battery Back-up
• The white wire is neutral.
and Silence
• The orange wire is used for interconnect.
Models 9120
CONFORMS TO If you need to remove the power connector, insert a flat screwdriver
Printed in Mexico
9120B UL STD 217
blade between the power connector and the security tab inside the
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power input block. Gently pry back the tab and pull the connector free.
IMPORT NT! PLE SE RE D C REFULLY ND S VE
This user's manual contains important information about your Smoke larm's operation.
If you are installing the Smoke larm for use by others, you must leave this manual —
or a copy of it — with the end user.
The basic installation of this Smoke larm is similar whether you want to install one
INTRODUCTION
Smoke larm, or interconnect more than one Smoke larm. If you are interconnecting
more than one Smoke larm, you MUST read "Special Requirements For Interconnected
Thank you for choosing BRK Brands, Inc. for your Smoke larm needs. You have purchased
Smoke larms" below before you begin installation.
a state-of-the-art Smoke larm designed to provide you with early warning of a fire.
Key features include:
Smart Technology designed to help reduce unwanted or nuisance alarms.
ELECTRIC L SHOCK H Z RD. Turn off power to the area where you will install this
Single Button Test/Silence eliminates confusion. Depending on what mode the alarm is
unit at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation. Failure to turn off
in, pushing the button provides different functions such as testing the alarm, silencing the the power before installation may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
alarm, re-testing the alarm when in silence and clearing the Latching feature.
1. Using wire nuts, connect the power connector to the household wiring.
Latching larm Indicator easily identifies initiating alarm even after the alarm condition has
subsided.
Perfect Mount System includes a gasketless base for easy installation and a new mounting Improper wiring of the power connector or the wiring leading to the power connec-
bracket that keeps the alarm secure over a wide rotation range to allow for perfect
tor will cause damage to the larm and may lead to a non-functioning larm.
alignment.
Dust Cover is included to keep the alarm clean during construction.
ST ND- LONE L RM ONLY:
Easy Installation/Maintenance features include a large opening in the mounting bracket for • Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in the junction
easy access to wiring. battery pull tab keeps the battery fresh until the home is occupied.
box.
Side Load Battery Drawer allows for easy battery replacement without removing the alarm
• Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the junction box.
from the ceiling or wall (Model 9120B only).
• Tuck the orange wire inside the junction box. It is used for interconnect only.
Improved UV Resistance keeps the alarm from discoloring over time.
INTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY:
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• Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in the junction
box.
ll First lert ® and BRK ® Smoke larms conform to regulatory requirements,
• Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the junction box.
including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion. Smoke particles
• Connect the orange wire on the power connector to the interconnect wire in the
of varying number and size are produced in all fires.
junction box. Repeat for each unit you are interconnecting. Never connect the hot or
Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric technology
neutral wires in the junction box to the orange interconnect wire. Never cross hot
at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced in greater amounts by
and neutral wires between larms.
flaming fires, which consume combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly.
Sources of these fires may include paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the
kitchen. 2. Remove the mounting bracket from the base, and attach it to the junction box.
Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization technology at
3. Plug the power connector into the back of the Smoke larm.
detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in greater amounts by smol-
dering fires, which may smolder for hours before bursting into flame. Sources of 4. Position the base of the Smoke larm over the mounting bracket and turn. The
larm will remain secure over a wide rotation range to allow for perfect alignment.
these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.
When wall mounting, this will allow fine-tuning on the positioning to compensate
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke larms on each level and in every
for misaligned wall studs and to keep the wording level. The larm can be positioned
bedroom of your home.
over the bracket every 120°. Rotate the larm until aligned properly.
5. Check all connections.
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
ST ND- LONE L RM ONLY:
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking materials properly.
• If you are only installing one Smoke larm, restore power to the junction box.
Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away from children; 3) Store flammable
materials in proper containers; 4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don't
INTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY:
overload electrical circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease-
and debris-free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep portable • If you are interconnecting multiple Smoke larms, repeat steps 1-5 for each
heaters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable materials; 8) Don't let rubbish Smoke larm in the series. When you are finished, restore power to the
accumulate. junction box.
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if they are not working
properly. Smoke larms that do not work cannot alert you to a fire. Keep at least one working
fire extinguisher on every floor, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders
or other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked. ELECTRIC L SHOCK H Z RD. Do not restore power until all Smoke larms are
completely installed. Restoring power before installation is complete may result in
serious electrical shock, injury or death.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
6. Make sure the Smoke larm is receiving C power. Under normal operation, the
Important! Read "Recommended Locations for Smoke larms" and "Locations to void Green power indicator light will shine continuously.
for Smoke larms" before beginning. This unit monitors the air, and when smoke reaches
7. If the Green power indicator light does not light, TURN OFF POWER TO THE
its sensing chamber, it alarms. It can give you more time to escape before fire spreads.
JUNCTION BOX and recheck all connections. If all connections are correct and
This unit can ONLY give an early warning of developing fires if it is installed, maintained and
the Green power indicator still does not light when you restore the power, the unit
located where smoke can reach it, and where all residents can hear it, as described in this
should be replaced immediately.
manual. This unit will not sense gas, heat, or flame. It cannot prevent or extinguish fires.
8. Single Station larms: Test each Smoke larm. Press and hold the Test/Silence
Understand The Different Type of Smoke larms
button until the unit alarms.
Battery powered or electrical? Different Smoke larms provide different types of
Interconnected larms: Press and hold the Test/Silence button until the unit alarms.
protection. See " bout Smoke larms" for details.
ll interconnected larms should sound. The other larms sounding only tests the
interconnect signal between larms. It does not test each larm's operation. You
Know Where To Install Your Smoke larms
must test each larm individually to check if the larm is functioning properly.
Fire Safety Professionals recommend at least one Smoke larm on every level of your
home, in every bedroom, and in every bedroom hallway or separate sleeping area. See
"Recommended Locations For Smoke larms" and "Locations To void For Smoke
If any unit in the series does not alarm, TURN OFF POWER and recheck connections.
larms" for details.
If it does not alarm when you restore power, replace it immediately.
Know What Smoke larms Can and Can't Do
Smoke larm can help alert you to fire, giving you precious time to escape. It can
only sound an alarm once smoke reaches the sensor. See "Limitations of Smoke
larms" for details.
Check Your Local Building Codes
This Smoke larm is designed to be used in a typical single-family home. It alone will not
meet requirements for boarding houses, apartment buildings, hotels or motels. See "Special
Compliance Considerations" for details.
The optional locking features are designed to discourage unauthorized removal of the battery or alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in single-family households where
unauthorized battery or alarm removal is not a concern.
ELECTRIC L SHOCK H Z RD. Turn off the power to the area where the Smoke These Smoke larms have two separate locking features: one to lock the battery compartment, and the other to lock the Smoke larm to the mounting bracket.
larm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket. Failure to turn off You can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.
the power first may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers or utility knife • Standard Flathead screwdriver.
Both locking features use locking pins, which are molded into the mounting bracket. Using needle nose pliers or a utility knife, remove one or both pins from the
mounting bracket, depending on how many locking features you want to use.
• This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is recommended that
you install special units which use devices like flashing strobe lights to alert
hearing impaired residents.
To permanently remove either lock insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock, and pry the pin out of the lock.
• Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes in your area;
rticles 210 and 300.3 (B) of NFP 70 (NEC), NFP 72, NFP 101; ICC; SBC
(SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOC ); OTFDC (C BO), and any other local or TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
building codes that may apply. Wiring and installation must be performed by
(Model 9120B Only)
a licensed electrician. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in injury
or property damage.
Do not lock the battery compartment until you have activated the battery and
• This unit must be powered by a 24-hour, 120V C pure sine wave 60 Hz tested the battery back-up.
circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch, dimmer, or
1. ctivate the battery back-up by removing the
ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure to connect this unit to a 24-hour
"Pull to ctivate Battery Back-Up" tab.
circuit may prevent it from providing constant protection. Unit may be
connected to an arc fault circuit interrupter. 2. Push and hold test button until the alarm
sounds: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
• This Smoke larm must have C or battery power to operate. If the C
power fails, battery back-up will allow the alarm to sound for at least 4
minutes. If C power fails and the battery is weak, protection should last for
up to 7 days. If C power fails and the battery is dead or missing, the alarm
If the unit does not alarm during testing, DO
cannot operate.
NOT lock the battery compartment! Install a
• Never disconnect the power from an C powered unit to stop an unwanted new battery and test again. If the Smoke larm
still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
alarm. Doing so will disable the unit and remove your protection. In the case
of a true unwanted alarm open a window or fan the smoke away from the
unit. The alarm will reset automatically when it returns to normal operation. 3. Using needle-nose pliers or a utility knife,
Never remove the batteries from a battery operated unit to stop an unwanted
detach one locking pin from the mounting
alarm (caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Instead open a window or fan the bracket.
smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.
4. Push the locking pin through the black
• Connect this unit ONLY to other compatible units. See "How To Install This
Smoke larm" for details. Do not connect it to any other type of alarm or dot on the label on the back of the Smoke
larm.
auxiliary device. Connecting anything else to this unit may damage it or
prevent it from operating properly.
• The battery compartment resists closing unless a battery is installed. This
warns you the unit will not operate under DC power without a battery.
• Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the sensing
chamber and prevent the unit from operating properly.
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HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM
1
3
The Parts of This Unit
1 Mounting Bracket
2 Mounting Slots
2
3 Locking Pins (break out of bracket)
2
4 Hot (Black) C Wire
5 Neutral (White) C Wire
3 6
6 Interconnect (Orange) Wire
4
7
5
7 Latch to Open Battery Compartment
8 Swing-Out Battery Compartment
9 Quick-Connect Power Connector
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FOLLOW THESE INSTALLATION STEPS
9. For new construction, place supplied dust cover over larm to prevent damage from
dust and construction debris. When construction is complete, remove cover.
Smoke will not be able to reach smoke sensor while cover is in place. Cover must
be removed!
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.
• C and C/DC Smoke larms can be interconnected. Under C power, all
units will alarm when one senses smoke. When power is interrupted, only
the C/DC units in the series will continue to send and receive signals.
C powered Smoke larms 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 larm initiated an alarm, see table:
During an larm:
On Initiating larm(s) Red LED(s) flashes (flash) rapidly
On ll Other larms Red LED is Off
fter an larm (Latching):
On Initiating larm(s) Green LED(s) On for 2 seconds/Off for 2 seconds
On ll Other larms Green LED(s) On, Red LED(s) is Off
Compatible Interconnected Units
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 and all requirements are met. This unit
is designed to be compatible with:
First lert ® Smoke larm Models S 4120, S 4121B, S 100B, S 520 and BRK
larm Models 9120, 9120B, SC6120B, SC9120B, 7010, 7010B, SC7010B, SC7010BV,
100S, 4120, 4120B, 4120SB; BRK ® CO larm Models CO5120BN, CO5120PDBN;
BRK ® Heat larm Models HD6135F and HD6135FB; BRK ®
RM3 and RM4 (Relay Modules), SL177 (Strobe Light).
See www.brkelectronics.com for most current interconnect list.
Interconnected units must meet LL of the following requirements:
• maximum of 18 compatible units may be interconnected
(Maximum of 12 Smoke larms).
• The same fuse or circuit breaker must power all interconnected units.
• The total length of wire interconnecting the units should be less than 1000 feet
(300 meters). This type of wire is commonly available at Hardware and Electrical
Supply stores.
• ll wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and NFP 70 (NEC). Refer to
NFP 72, NFP 101, and/or your local building code for further connection
requirements.
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. Unswitched 120V C B. To additional units; Maximum = 18 total
60 Hz source (Maximum 12 Smoke larms)
1. Smoke larm 4. Wire Nut
2. Ceiling or Wall 5. Junction Box
3. Power Connector 6. Neutral Wire (Wht)
OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES
TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
(Model 9120B Only)
Once the Smoke larm is installed, you must disconnect it from the C power before
unlocking the battery compartment.
ELECTRIC L SHOCK H Z RD. Turn off the power to the area where the Smoke larm
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.
lways discharge the branch circuit before servicing an C or C/DC Smoke larm.
First, turn off the C power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Next, remove the battery
from Smoke larms with battery back-up. Finally, press and hold the test button for 5-10
seconds to discharge the branch circuit.
1. Remove the Smoke larm 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 larm.
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 larm, reattach the Smoke larm to the
mounting bracket, and restore the power.
When replacing the battery, always test the Smoke larm before relocking the battery
compartment.
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UNDERSTANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
ALARM HORN PATTERNS
Condition LED (Red or Green Horn
Lights)
Normal Operation Green LED ON; flashing No udible larm
( C Power) Red LED once/ minute
Normal Operation Green LED OFF; Red LED No udible larm
(DC Power – 9120B only) flashes once/minute
DURING TESTING Red LED flashes Horn pattern:
once every second 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps,
pause
LOW OR MISSING Red LED flashes Horn "chirps"
B TTERY (9120B only) once/minute once/minute
L RM CONDITION Red LED flashes Horn pattern:
Smoke Initiating Device rapidly on the unit 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps,
that triggered the pause repeating on all
larm. larms
L RM CONDITION Red LED on the Horn pattern:
Interconnect larm other larms in an 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps,
interconnected series pause repeating on all
will be OFF. larms
IN SILENCE MODE Red LED flashes Horn remains silent for up
once every 10 to 10 minutes. Horn will
seconds sound if smoke levels
increase.
"L TCHING" L RM Green LED ON for Horn remains silent
INDIC TOR 2 seconds/OFF for
2 seconds,
repeatedly until
reset, on initiating unit(s).
WEEKLY TESTING
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).
DO NOT stand close to the larm 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 larm. 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 individually.
Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
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.
• Test it at least once a week.
• Clean the Smoke larm at least once a month; gently vacuum the outside of the
Smoke larm using your household vacuum's soft brush attachment. Test the Smoke
larm. Never use water, cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.
• If the Smoke larm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust and/or grime, and
cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace the unit immediately.
• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See "Locations To void For
Smoke larms" for details.
• When the battery back-up becomes weak, the Smoke larm 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.
Choosing a replacement battery:
Your Smoke larm requires one standard 9V battery. The following batteries are acceptable
as replacements: Duracell #MN1604, (Ultra) #MX1604; Eveready (Energizer) #522, Eveready
(Energizer) #1222. You may also use a Lithium battery like the Ultralife U9VL-J, U9VL-J-P
for longer service life between battery changes. These batteries are available at many
local retail stores.
• lways use the exact batteries specified by this User's Manual. DO NOT use
® Smoke
rechargeable batteries. Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device
prior to battery installation. Install batteries correctly with regard to polarity
(+ and -).
uxiliary Devices Models
• Please dispose of or recycle used batteries properly, following any local regula-
tions. Consult your local waste management authority or recycling organization
to find an electronics recycling facility in your area. DO NOT DISPOSE OF
B TTERIES IN FIRE. B TTERIES M Y EXPLODE OR LE K.
• Keep battery out of reach of children. In the event a battery is swallowed,
immediately contact your poison control center, your physician, or the National
Battery Ingestion hotline at 202-625-3333 as serious injury may occur
ctual battery service life depends on the Smoke larm and the environment in which it is
installed. ll 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").
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RESPONDING TO AN ALARM
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During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause,
3 beeps, pause.
• If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you of a
potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention.
NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or death.
• Never disconnect the C power to quiet an unwanted alarm. Disconnecting
the power disables the larm so it cannot sense smoke. This will remove your
protection. Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit.
The alarm will reset automatically.
• If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
7. Interconnect Wire • ELECTRIC L SHOCK H Z RD: ttempting to disconnect the power connector
(Orange) from the unit when the power is on may result in electrical shock, serious injury
or death.
8. Hot Wire (Blk)
When an interconnected system of C powered units is in alarm, the alarm indicator light on
the unit(s) that initiated the alarm will blink rapidly. It will remain OFF on any remaining units.
If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a fire—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 to silence the alarm. This will silence the
alarm, and once the smoke clears the unit will reset itself automatically.
Locking Features (Continued)
TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
1. Using needle-nose pliers or utility knife,
detach one locking pin from mounting
bracket.
Locking Pin
2. Insert the locking pin into the
lock located on the base as shown
in the diagram.
3. When you attach the Smoke
larm to the mounting
bracket, the locking pin's
head will fit into a notch on
the bracket.
TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
ELECTRIC L SHOCK H Z RD. Turn off the power to the area where the Smoke
larm 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.
lways discharge the branch circuit before servicing an C or C/DC Smoke larm.
First, turn off the C power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Next, remove the battery
from Smoke larms with battery back-up. Finally, press and hold the test 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 larm away from the bracket by turning both the screwdriver and the
Smoke larm counterclockwise (left) at the same time.
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IF THIS SMOKE L RM SOUNDS, Continued LOC TIONS TO VOID FOR SMOKE L RMS, Continued
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
• In air streams near kitchens. ir currents can draw cooking smoke into the sensing
• Don't panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan. chamber of a Smoke larm near the kitchen.
• Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don't stop to get dressed or collect • 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, dishwashers, etc.
anything.
• Where the temperatures are regularly below 40˚ F (4.4˚ C) or above 100˚ F (37.8˚ C)
• Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them. If a door is cool, open it
including unheated buildings, outdoor rooms, porches, or unfinished attics or
slowly. Don't open a hot door. Keep doors and windows closed, unless you must
basements.
escape through them.
• In very dusty, dirty, or greasy areas. Do not install a Smoke larm directly over the
• Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp). Take short, shallow breaths.
stove or range. Clean a laundry room unit frequently to keep it free of dust or lint.
• Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home, and do a head count to make
• Near fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty areas. Drafts can blow smoke away
sure everybody got out safely.
from the unit, preventing it from reaching sensing chamber.
• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside. Give your address, then
• In insect infested areas. Insects can clog openings to the sensing chamber and cause
your name. unwanted alarms.
• Never go back inside a burning building for any reason. • Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical "noise" can
interfere with the sensor.
• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.
• In "dead air" spaces. "Dead air" spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke
larm.
larms have various limitations. See "Limitations of Smoke larms" for details.
AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES
USING THE SILENCE FEATURE "Dead air" spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke larm. To avoid dead air
spaces, follow the installation recommendations below.
The Silence Feature on this unit can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 10 minutes.
On ceilings, install Smoke larms as close to the center of the ceiling as possible. If this is
not possible, install the Smoke larm at least 4 inches (102 mm) from the wall or corner.
The Silence Feature does not disable the unit—it makes it temporarily less sensitive For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of Smoke larms should be
placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line, below
to smoke. For your safety, if smoke around the unit is dense enough to suggest a
typical "dead air" spaces.
potentially dangerous situation, the unit will stay in alarm or may re-alarm quickly.
If you do not know the source of the smoke, do not assume it is an unwanted alarm. On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, install the first Smoke larm within 3 feet (0.9
meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured horizontally. dditional Smoke larms may be
Not responding to an alarm can result in property loss, injury, or death. If the unit will
required depending on the length, angle, etc. of the ceiling's slope. Refer to NFP 72 for
not silence and no heavy smoke is present, or if it stays in silence mode continuously,
details on requirements for sloped or peaked ceilings.
it should be replaced immediately.
ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS
To silence Smoke larms in an interconnected series:
1. To silence multiple alarms in an interconnected series, you must press the Test/Silence
Battery (DC) operated Smoke larms: Provide protection even when electricity fails,
button on the unit(s) that initiated the alarm.
provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units are easy to install, and do not
NOTE: The red LED on the initiating alarm will flash rapidly. The red LED will be Off on require professional installation. However, they do not provide interconnected functionality.
all other non-initiating alarms. No audible sound will be heard. The unit will exit "silence
C powered Smoke larms: Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke, all
mode" in approximately 10 minutes.
units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails. C with battery (DC) back-up: will
2. While the unit is in "silence mode", pressing and holding the Test/Silence button for operate if electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. C and
approximately 10 seconds will test the unit. fter testing, the unit will re-enter "silence C/DC units must be installed by a qualified electrician.
mode" and the 10-minute timer is reset.
Wireless Interconnected larms: Offer the same interconnected functionality as with
hardwired alarms, without wires. Units are easy to install and do not require professional
"LATCHING ALARM" INDICATOR
installation. They provide protection even when electricity fails, provided the batteries are
fresh and correctly installed.
Smoke larms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power systems:
C powered Smoke larms should only be operated with true or pure sine wave inverters.
Operating this Smoke larm with most battery-powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply)
products or square wave or "quasi sine wave" inverters will damage the larm. If you are
not sure about your inverter or UPS type, please consult with the manufacturer to verify.
KEY:
BEDROOM Smoke larms for the hearing impaired: Special purpose Smoke larms should be
BEDROOM BEDROOM
installed for the hearing impaired. They include a visual alarm and an audible alarm horn,
LATCHING ALARM:
and meet the requirements of the mericans With Disabilities ct. These units can be inter-
Unit was exposed
connected so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm.
KITCHEN GARAGE to alarm levels of Smoke
HALL
LIVING ROOM Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination has
LATCHING NOT ACTIVATED: been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
Unit was not exposed
BASEMENT
to alarm levels of Smoke ll these Smoke larms are designed to provide early warning of fires if located, installed and
cared for as described in the user's manual, and if smoke reaches the larm. If you are unsure
which type of unit to install, refer to NFP (National Fire Protection ssociation) 72 (National
Fire larm and Signaling Code) and NFP 101 (Life Safety Code). National Fire Protection
The Latching larm Indicator is automatically activated after an larm is exposed to alarm
ssociation, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, M 02269-9101. Local building codes may
levels of smoke. fter smoke levels drop below alarm levels, the green LED will be On for 2
also require specific units in new construction or in different areas of the home.
seconds/Off for 2 seconds, repeatedly. This feature helps emergency responders, investiga-
tors, or service technicians identify which unit(s) in your home were exposed to alarm levels
of smoke after the condition has subsided. The Latching larm Indicator stays ON until you
SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
reset it by pressing the Test/Silence button. The Latching larm Indicator is also reset when
C and DC power is removed from the larm. This Smoke larm is suitable for use in apartments, condominiums, townhouses, hospitals,
day care facilities, health care facilities, boarding houses, group homes and dormitories
provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements
IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM
in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke larm in common
Smoke larms may not operate properly because of dead, missing or weak batteries, a areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection
build-up of dirt, dust or grease on the Smoke larm cover, or installation in an improper ordinances/regulations.
location. Clean the Smoke larm as described in "Regular Maintenance," and install a fresh
This Smoke larm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems
battery, then test the Smoke larm again. If it fails to test properly when you use the
in places housing many people—like apartment buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels,
Test/Silence button, or if the problem persists, replace the Smoke larm immediately.
dormitories, hospitals, health care facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or group
• If you hear a "chirp" once a minute, replace the battery.
homes of any kind. It is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in
warehouses, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and special-purpose non-residential
• If you experience frequent non-emergency alarms (like those caused by cooking
smoke), try relocating the Smoke larm. buildings which require special fire detection and alarm systems. Depending on the building
codes in your area, this Smoke larm may be used to provide additional protection in
• If the alarm sounds when no smoke is visible, try cleaning or relocating the
these facilities.
Smoke larm. The cover may be dirty.
• If the alarm does not sound during testing, make sure it is receiving C power In new construction, most building codes require the use of C or C/DC powered Smoke
larms only. In existing construction, C, C/DC, or DC powered Smoke larms can be
from the household current.
used as specified by local building codes. Refer to NFP 72 (National Fire larm and
Signaling Code) and NFP 101 (Life Safety Code), local building codes, or consult your
Fire Department for detailed fire protection requirements in buildings not defined as
lways discharge the branch circuit before servicing an C or C/DC Smoke larm.
"households".
First, turn off the C power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Next, remove the battery
from Smoke larms with battery back-up. Finally, press and hold the test button for 5-10
seconds to discharge the branch circuit.
LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
Do not try fixing the alarm yourself – this will void your warranty!
Smoke larms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from home fires world-
If the Smoke larm is still not operating properly, and it is still under warranty, please see
wide. However, like any warning device, Smoke larms can only work if they are properly
"How to Obtain Warranty Service" in the Limited Warranty. located, installed, and maintained, and if smoke reaches the larms. They are not foolproof.
Smoke alarms may not waken all individuals. Practice the escape plan at least twice a
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS year, making sure that everyone is involved – from kids to grandparents. llow children to
master fire escape planning and practice before holding a fire drill at night when they are
Installing Smoke larms in Single-Family Residences
sleeping. If children or others do not readily waken to the sound of the smoke alarm, or if
The National Fire Protection ssociation (NFP ), recommends one Smoke larm on every
there are infants or family members with mobility limitations, make sure that someone is
floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom. In new construction, the Smoke larms
assigned to assist them in fire drill and in the event of an emergency. It is recommended
must be C powered and interconnected. See " gency Placement Recommendations" for that you hold a fire drill while family members are sleeping in order to determine their
details. For additional coverage, it is recommended that you install a Smoke larm in all
response to the sound of the smoke alarm while sleeping and to determine whether they
rooms, halls, storage areas, finished attics, and basements, where temperatures normally may need assistance in the event of an emergency.
remain between 40˚ F (4.4˚ C) and 100˚ F (37.8˚ C). Make sure no door or other obstruction
Smoke larms cannot work without power. Battery operated units cannot work if the
could keep smoke from reaching the Smoke larms.
batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong type of batteries are used, or if the
More specifically, install Smoke larms:
batteries are not installed correctly. C units cannot work if the C power is cut off for any
• On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
reason (open fuse or circuit breaker, failure along a power line or at a power station, electrical
• Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly or completely fire that burns the electrical wires, etc.). If you are concerned about the limitations of battery
closed. or C power, install both types of units.
• In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleeping areas, install a
Smoke larms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach the larms. Smoke from
unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet (12 meters) long, install a unit at each end.
fires in chimneys or walls, on roofs, or on the other side of closed doors may not reach the
• t the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at the bottom of the basement stairway. sensing chamber and set off the larm. 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.
Specific requirements for Smoke larm installation vary from state to state and from region
Smoke larms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the dwelling. For example,
to region. Check with your local Fire Department for current requirements in your area. It is
a stand-alone unit on the second floor may not detect smoke from a basement fire until the
recommended C or C/DC units be interconnected for added protection.
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 C powered units with battery back-up
(see " bout Smoke larms") 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 larms 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 larm 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 larms 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 larms are not foolproof. Like any electronic device, Smoke larms 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 larms cannot prevent or extinguish fires. They are not a
substitute for property or life insurance.
Smoke larms have a limited life. The unit should be replaced immediately if it is not
operating properly. You should always replace a Smoke larm after 10 years from date of
AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
purchase. Write the purchase date on the space provided on back of unit.
NFP 72 Chapter 29
"For "For your information, the National Fire larm and Signaling Code, NFP 72, reads
as follows:"
LIMITED WARRANTY
29.5.1* Required Detection.
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of BRK
29.5.1.1* Where required by other governing laws, codes, or standards for a specific type
warrants that for a period of ten years from the date of purchase, this product will be free
of occupancy, approved single and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as
from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its option, will repair or replace this
follows:
product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty
(1)*In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms
period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component.
(2)*Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 21 ft (6.4 m) of any door If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of
to a sleeping room, with the distance measured along a path of travel equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
(3) On every level of a dwelling unit, including basements
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail
(4) On every level of a residential board and care occupancy (small facility), including purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is
basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics 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
(5)*In the living area(s) of a guest suite
and conditions of this warranty.
(6) In the living area(s) of a residential board and care occupancy (small facility)
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the
(Reprinted with permission from NFP 72 ® , National Fire larm and Signaling Code
following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use
Copyright © 2010 National Fire Protection ssociation, Quincy, M 02269. This reprinted
contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other
material is not the complete and official position of the National Fire Protection ssociation,
than BRK or an authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover cts of
on the referenced subject which is represented only by the standard in its entirety),
God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with
(National Fire larm and Signaling Code ® and NFP 72 ® are registered trademarks of the
this unit.
National Fire Protection ssociation, Inc., Quincy, M 02269).
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the
California State Fire Marshal (CSFM)
breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable
Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all
law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in
rooms and areas of the household as follows: Smoke larm installed in each separate duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do
sleeping area (in the vicinity, but outside bedrooms), and Heat or Smoke larms in the living not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations
rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace rooms, closets,
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not
utility and storage rooms, basements, and attached garages. 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.
LOCATIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS How to Obtain Warranty Service
Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer. In order to obtain
For best performance, VOID installing Smoke larms in these areas:
warranty service, contact the Consumer ffairs Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 M -
• Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form when something
5:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. To assist us in serving you,
burns. reas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens, garages, and furnace rooms.
please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling.
Keep units at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the sources of combustion particles (stove,
For Warranty Service return to: BRK Brands, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906
furnace, water heater, space heater) if possible. In areas where a 20-foot (6 meter)
Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including
distance is not possible – in modular, mobile, or smaller homes, for example – it is
that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to battery.
recommended the Smoke larm be placed as far from these fuel-burning sources as
possible. The placement recommendations are intended to keep these larms at a
reasonable distance from a fuel-burning source, and thus reduce "unwanted" alarms.
Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke larm is placed directly next to a fuel-burning
source. Ventilate these areas as much as possible. BRK ® is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.
Continued... First lert ® is a registered trademark of the First lert Trust.
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