First Alert SA304 User Manual

USER'S MANUAL
DO NOT attach this larm to an electrical junction box.
ttachment to an electrical box may impair the larm's operation.
SMOKE L RM WITH SILENCE ND
ttach directly to wallboard or flat wall or ceiling surface.
ESC PE LIGHT ® FE TURES
IMPORT NT!
Tools you will need:
PLE SE RE D C REFULLY ND S VE.
• Pencil
LISTED TO
This user's manual contains important
UL 217 • Hammer
information about your Smoke larm's operation.
ST ND RD 1. Remove the mounting bracket from the Smoke larm base. Hold
If you are installing this Smoke larm for use by
the mounting bracket against the ceiling (or wall) and make a mark
others, you must leave this manual— Model S 304
at the center of each of the mounting slots with a pencil.
or a copy of it—with the end user.
2. Put the unit where it won't get covered with dust when you drill
the mounting holes.
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3. Using a 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole through each pencil mark.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4. Insert the plastic screw anchors (in the plastic bag with screws)
into the holes. Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer, if
necessary, until they are flush with the ceiling or wall.
Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
5. Tighten the screws (provided) into the screw anchors.
Before You Install This Smoke larm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
How To Install This Smoke larm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Optional Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
The locking features are designed to discourage unauthorized removal of the battery or larm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in
If This Smoke larm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 single-family households where unauthorized battery or larm removal is not a concern.
What To Do In Case Of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
These Smoke larms have two separate locking features: one to lock the battery compartment, and the other to lock the
Using the Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Smoke larm to the mounting bracket. You can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.
If You Suspect Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers or utility knife • Standard Flathead screwdriver.
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Both locking features use locking pins, which are molded into the mounting bracket. Using needle nose pliers or a utility knife,
Recommended Locations For Smoke larms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
remove one or both pins from the mounting bracket, depending on how many locking features you want to use.
Locations To void For Smoke larms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
bout Smoke larms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
To permanently remove either lock, insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock, and pry the pin out of the lock.
Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Limitations Of Smoke larms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
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1. Push and hold Test/Silence button until the alarm sounds:
ll First lert ® Smoke larms conform to regulatory requirements,
3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause. The Escape Light
including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion.
LED flashes once every second.
Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.
Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric
If the unit does not alarm during testing, DO
technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced
in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible NOT lock the battery compartment! Install a
materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include new battery and test again. If the Smoke larm
still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.
Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization
2. Using needle-nose pliers or a
technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced
utility knife, detach one locking
in greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for
pin from the mounting bracket.
hours before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include
cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.
3. Push the locking pin through the
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke larms on each
black dot on the label on the
level and in every bedroom of your home. back of the Smoke larm.
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
materials properly. 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 overload elec-
trical 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 heaters and open flames, like candles,
away from flammable materials; 8) Don't let rubbish accumulate.
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if
1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach one locking pin from mounting bracket.
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
2. Insert the locking pin into the lock located on the pivoting hinge of the
an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable
battery door.
means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.
3. When you attach the Smoke larm to the mounting bracket, the locking
pin's head will fit into a notch on the bracket.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
IMPORT NT! Read "Recommended Locations for Smoke larms"
and "Locations to void for Smoke larms" before beginning. This WEEKLY TESTING
unit monitors the air, and when smoke reaches its sensing chamber, it
alarms. It can give you more time to escape before fire spreads. This
unit can ONLY give an early warning of developing fires if it is installed, NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might
maintained and located where smoke can reach it, and where all resi- accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. The
dents can hear it, as described in this manual. This unit will not sense built-in test switch accurately tests the unit's operation as required
gas, heat, or flame. It cannot prevent or extinguish fires.
by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
Understand The Different Type of Smoke larms
It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working
Battery powered or electrical? Different Smoke larms provide properly. Using the Test/Silence button is the recommended way to test
different types of protection. See " bout Smoke larms" for details. this Smoke larm. Press and hold the Test/Silence button on the cover of
the unit until the alarm sounds and the Escape Light
Know Where To Install Your Smoke larms
may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button).
Fire Safety Professionals recommend at least one Smoke larm on
If it does not alarm, make sure the unit is receiving power and test it
every level of your home, in every bedroom, and in every bedroom
again. If it still does not alarm, replace it immediately. During testing you
hallway or separate sleeping area. See "Recommended Locations For
will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
Smoke larms" and "Locations To void For Smoke larms" for details.
The Escape Light
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.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
See "Limitations of Smoke larms" for details.
Check Your Local Building Codes 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.
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
Use only the replacement batteries listed below. The unit may not
Considerations" for details.
operate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable
batteries since they may not provide a constant charge.
• Test it at least once a week.
• This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is recom-
• Clean the Smoke larm at least once a month; gently vacuum the
mended that you install special units which use devices like
outside of the Smoke larm using your household vacuum's soft
flashing strobe lights to alert the hearing impaired.
brush attachment.
• Do not connect this unit to any other alarm or auxiliary
or office supply stores) may also be used. Follow manufacturer
device. It is a single-station unit that cannot be linked to
instructions for use. Test the Smoke larm. Never use water,
other devices. Connecting anything else to this unit may
cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.
prevent it from working properly.
• Unit will not operate without battery power. The Smoke • If the Smoke larm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust
larm cannot work until you install the battery in the correct and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms,
position (Match "+" to "+" and "-" to "-"). replace the unit immediately.
• This Smoke larm has a battery drawer which resists closing
• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See
unless a battery is installed. This warns you the unit will not
"Locations to void for Smoke larms" for details.
operate without a battery.
• When the battery becomes weak, the Smoke larm unit will "chirp"
about once a minute (the low battery warning). This low battery
• Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box.
warning should last for 30 days, but you should replace the battery
ir currents around junction boxes can prevent smoke from
immediately to continue your protection.
reaching the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from
alarming. Only C powered units are intended for installation Choosing a replacement battery:
over junction boxes.
Your Smoke larm requires one standard 9V battery. The following
• Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding.
batteries are acceptable as replacements: Duracell #MN1604, (Ultra)
It is loud to wake you in an emergency. Exposure to the horn
#MX1604, U9VL-J-P. These batteries are available at many local
at close range may harm your hearing.
retail stores.
• 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
larm Base
1. Battery Compartment
2. Test/Silence button
2
3. Escape Light ®
3
4
This unit is designed to be mounted on
5
the ceiling, or on the wall if necessary.
FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS!
6. ctivate the battery. With the battery
compartment open, install the battery
• Drill with 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit
so the terminals on the battery match
• Standard Flathead screwdriver
the terminals on the Smoke larm.
Match "+" to "+" and "-" to "-." Push
the battery in until it snaps in securely
and cannot be shaken loose.
If the battery is not snapped in completely, the unit cannot receive
battery power. The Smoke larm may beep briefly when you install
the battery—this is normal.
7. Position the base of the Smoke larm over the mounting bracket
and turn. The larm can be positioned over the bracket every 60°.
Turn the Smoke larm clockwise (right) until the unit is in place.
8. Test the Smoke larm. See "Weekly Testing."
OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES
TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
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."
® will turn on.
2. 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.)
3. To relock the battery compartment, close the battery door and
reinsert locking pin in lock.
4. Reattach the Smoke larm to the mounting bracket.
When replacing the battery, always test the Smoke larm before
relocking the battery compartment.
TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
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.
REGUL R M INTEN NCE, Continued
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").
IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS
® turns on (the unit
RESPONDING TO AN ALARM
During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern:
3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause. The Escape Light
LED flashes once every second.
® will turn on. LED flashes once every second.
• 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 remove the batteries from a battery operated Smoke larm
to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke, etc.).
Removing batteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense smoke,
and removes 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.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
can of clean compressed air (sold at computer
• Don't panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.
• Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don't stop to
get dressed or collect anything.
• 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
and windows closed, unless you must escape through them.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).
Take short, shallow breaths.
• Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home,
and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.
• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.
Give your address, then your name.
• Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.
larms have various limitations, See the section of this manual
titled "Limitations of Smoke larms".
Continued...
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USING THE SILENCE FEATURE
The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several
minutes. To use this feature, press the Test/Silence button on the cover.
The Escape Light ® will turn off and and the LED will flash every 10 sec-
onds (for up to 10 minutes) to remind you the alarm has been silenced.
The Parts of This Unit
1. Mounting Bracket
The Silence Feature does not disable the unit—it makes it temporar-
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2. Mounting Slots and Screws ily less sensitive to smoke. For your safety, if smoke around the unit
is dense enough to suggest a potentially dangerous situation, it
3. Locking Pins (break out of bracket)
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. Not
4. Latch to Open Battery Compartment
responding to an alarm can result in property loss, injury or death.
5. Swing-Out Battery Compartment
IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM
To remove the mounting bracket Smoke larms may not operate properly because of dead, missing or
from the Smoke larm base, hold the weak batteries, a build-up of dirt, dust or grease on the Smoke larm
Smoke larm base firmly and twist the cover, or installation in an improper location. Clean the Smoke larm as
mounting bracket counterclockwise. described in "Regular Maintenance," and install a fresh battery, then test
the Smoke larm again. If it fails to test properly when you use the test
button, or if the problem persists, replace the Smoke larm immediately.
• If you hear a "chirp" once a minute, replace the battery.
• If you experience frequent non-emergency alarms (like those
caused by cooking smoke), try relocating the Smoke larm.
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• If the alarm sounds when no smoke is visible, try cleaning or
relocating the Smoke larm. The cover may be dirty.
• If the alarm does not sound during testing, try installing a new
battery, and make sure it is snapped in securely.
• If the Escape Light ® does not light during testing, make sure
the bulb is working properly. If you suspect the bulb is burned
out, it is not replaceable.
Do not try fixing the alarm yourself – this will void your warranty!
If the Smoke larm is still not operating properly, and it is still under
warranty, please see "How to Obtain Warranty Service" in the Limited
Warranty below.
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First lert
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
Locking Pin 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 author-
ized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover cts 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 ffairs Division
at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 M - 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.
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS
Installing Smoke larms in Single-Family Residences
The National Fire Protection ssociation (NFP ), recommends one
Smoke larm on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bed-
room. In new construction, the Smoke larms must be C powered and
interconnected. See " gency Placement Recommendations" for details.
For additional coverage, it is recommended that you install a Smoke
larm in all rooms, halls, storage areas, finished attics, and basements,
where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F (4.4˚ C) and 100˚ F
(37.8˚ C). Make sure no door or other obstruction could keep smoke
from reaching the Smoke larms.
More specifically, install Smoke larms:
• On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
• Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with doors closed.
• In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple
sleeping areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is over 40 feet (12
meters) long, install an alarm at each end.
• t the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at bottom of
basement stairway.
Specific requirements for Smoke larm installation vary from state to
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state and from region to region. Check with your local Fire Department
for current requirements in your area. It is recommended C or C/DC
units be interconnected for added protection.
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AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
NFP 72 Chapter 29
"For your information, the National Fire larm and Signaling Code,
NFP 72, reads as follows:"
29.5.1* Required Detection.
29.5.1.1* Where required by other governing laws, codes, or standards
for a specific type of occupancy, approved single and multiple-station
smoke alarms shall be installed as follows:
(1)*In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms
(2)*Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 21 ft
(6.4 m) of any door to a sleeping room, with the distance measured
along a path of travel
(3) On every level of a dwelling unit, including basements
(4) On every level of a residential board and care occupancy (small
facility), including basements and excluding crawl spaces and
unfinished attics
(5)*In the living area(s) of a guest suite
(6) In the living area(s) of a residential board and care occupancy
(small facility)
(Reprinted with permission from NFP 72 ® , National Fire larm and
Signaling Code Copyright © 2010 National Fire Protection ssociation,
Quincy, M 02269. This reprinted material is not the complete and
official position of the National Fire Protection ssociation, on the
referenced subject which is represented only by the standard in its
entirety), (National Fire larm and Signaling Code ® and NFP 72
registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection ssociation, Inc.,
Quincy, M 02269).
California State Fire Marshal (CSFM)
Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire
detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows:
Smoke larm installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity,
but outside bedrooms), and Heat or Smoke larms in the living rooms,
dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace
rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basements, and attached
® brand products garages.
LOCATIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS
For best performance, it is recommended you VOID installing
Smoke larms in these areas:
• Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles
form when something burns. reas to avoid include poorly ventilated
kitchens, garages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet
(6 meters) from the sources of combustion particles (stove, furnace,
water heater, space heater) if possible. In areas where a 20-foot
(6 meter) distance is not possible – in modular, mobile, or smaller
homes, for example – it is 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.
• In air streams near kitchens. ir currents can draw cooking smoke
into the sensing chamber of a Smoke larm near the kitchen.
• 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.
• Where the temperatures are regularly below 40˚ F (4.4˚ C) or above
100˚ F (37.8˚ C), including unheated buildings, outdoor rooms,
porches, or unfinished attics or basements.
• In very dusty, dirty, or greasy areas. Do not install a Smoke larm
directly over the stove or range. Keep laundry room Smoke larms
free of dust or lint.
• Near fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty areas. Drafts can
blow smoke away from the unit, preventing it from reaching the
sensing chamber.
• In insect infested areas. Insects can clog openings to the sensing
chamber and cause unwanted alarms.
• Less than 12 inches (305mm) away from fluorescent lights.
Electrical "noise" can interfere with the sensor.
• In "dead air" spaces. "Dead air" spaces may prevent smoke from
reaching the Smoke larm.
voiding Dead ir Spaces
"Dead air" spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke larm.
To avoid dead air spaces, follow the installation recommendations below.
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.
For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of
Smoke larms should be placed between 4 and 12 inches (102 and
305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line, below typical "dead air" spaces.
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 required depending on
the length, angle, etc. of the ceiling's slope. Refer to NFP 72 for
details on requirements for sloped or peaked ceilings.
ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS
Battery (DC) operated Smoke larms: Provide protection even when
electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed.
Units are easy to install, and do not require professional installation.
C powered Smoke larms: Can be interconnected so if one unit
senses smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.
C with battery (DC) back-up: will operate if electricity fails, provided
the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. C and C/DC units
must be installed by a qualified electrician.
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
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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.
LIVING ROOM Smoke larms for the hearing impaired: Special purpose Smoke
larms should be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a
visual alarm and an audible alarm horn, and meet the requirements of
the mericans With Disabilities ct. Can be interconnected so if one
unit senses smoke, all units alarm.
SMOKE ALARMS WITH SILENCE
FEATURES RECOMMENDED FOR Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the
ADDITIONAL PROTECTION
combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
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 them. If you are unsure which type of Smoke larm
to install, refer to Chapter 2 of the National Fire Protection ssociation
(NFP ) Standard 72 (National Fire larm and Signaling Code) and
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NFP 101 (Life Safety Code). National Fire Protection ssociation,
One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, M 02269-9101. Local building codes
may also require specific units in new construction or in different areas
of the home.
LIVING ROOM
SMOKE ALARMS INTERCONNECTED
WITH SILENCE AC OR AC/DC
FEATURES SMOKE ALARMS
RECOMMENDED
FOR ADDITIONAL
PROTECTION
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SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
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 in common
areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke larm in
common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or
meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
This Smoke larm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire
detection systems in places housing many people—like apartment
buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, health
care facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or group 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 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 these
facilities.
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 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 "households".
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LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
Smoke larms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from
home fires worldwide. However, like any warning device, Smoke larms
can only work if they are properly located, installed, and maintained, and
if smoke reaches them. 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 grandparents. llow 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 determine 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 larms 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. C units cannot work if the C 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 C power, install both
types of units.
Smoke larms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach
them. 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 larms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the
home. 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 home. Even with a unit on every
floor, stand-alone units may not provide as much protection as inter-
connected 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 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 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 purchase. Write the purchase
date on the space provided on back of unit.
First lert ® is a registered trademark of the First lert Trust.
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