NAPCO GEM-SM Installation Instructions
NAPCO GEM-SM Installation Instructions

NAPCO GEM-SM Installation Instructions

Supervised digital smoke detector

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NAPCO SECURITY SYSTEMS,
NAPCO SECURITY SYSTEMS,
INC.
INC.
333 BAYVIEW AVENUE
333 BAYVIEW AVENUE
AMITYVILLE, NEW YORK
AMITYVILLE, NEW YORK
11701
11701
Description. The GEM-SMK is a high-quality photoelec-

Description.

tric smoke detector with built-in supervised digitally-coded
radio transmitter. It is compatible with Napco's GEM-RECV
Series supervised security receivers that monitor alarms,
restores, low battery and status.
The GEM-SMK sounds a local alarm as soon as smoke is
detected and the transmitter will send an alarm signal to the
supervised receiver. The alarm signal will be repeated every
10 seconds thereafter as long as smoke is still present. A
restore report will be sent when the smoke-detection cham-
Step 1. Remove the mounting plate. Remove the GEM-

Step 1. Remove the mounting plate.

SMK mounting plate by turning the plate counterclockwise
and pulling it up.
Step 2. Identify components. Examine the GEM-SMK

Step 2. Identify components.

to identify the component locations.
Digital Smoke Detector
Digital Smoke Detector
© Napco 1998
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GEM-SMK
GEM-SMK
Supervised
Supervised
ber clears. Supervisory status reports are sent from the
GEM-SMK every hour.
Coding switches are not required or used in the GEM-
SMK. Each transmitter is assigned a unique identification
code number at the factory.
The smoke detector and transmitter are powered by two
9-volt alkaline batteries (supplied) which can power the unit
for up to two years. If the battery voltage drops below
normal, a low-battery report will be sent to the receiver with
any status or alarm transmission. If a low-battery condition
is indicated, replace both batteries. Note:
humidity extremes may reduce the life of the battery.
Step 3. Install batteries. Connect the two 9-volt alkaline

Step 3. Install batteries.

batteries and place them into the battery holding clips.
Step 4. Pick smoke-detector location. Referring to the

Step 4. Pick smoke-detector location.

NFPA standard on page 3, select a good location to mount
the GEM-SMK. Mounting the GEM-SMK on foil-backed
wallpaper or on metal single-gang electrical box is not
recommended because the radio range will be reduced.
WI750A 12/96
Note: Temperature and

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  • Page 1 Supervisory status reports are sent from the tric smoke detector with built-in supervised digitally-coded GEM-SMK every hour. radio transmitter. It is compatible with Napco’s GEM-RECV Coding switches are not required or used in the GEM- Series supervised security receivers that monitor alarms, SMK.
  • Page 2 Step 5. Install mounting plate. Use the two screws and Step 5. Install mounting plate. Step 8. Test system with unit mounted. Step 8. Test system with unit mounted. If the system is monitored, notify central station of impending test. Press anchors provided to attach the mounting plate to the wall and hold the test button.
  • Page 3 NFPA STANDARD FOR SMOKE-DETECTOR LOCATION storage of materials and general good housekeeping techniques. A cluttered basement, attic, or other storage area is an open invitation to The GEM-SMK should be installed in accordance with the National fire. Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 72, which is summarized Careless use of combustible materials and electrical appliances, or below.
  • Page 4 NAPCO will, within said period, In no event shall NAPCO be liable for an amount in at its option, repair or replace any product failing to excess of NAPCO’s original selling price of the product,...

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