First Alert 3120B User Manual

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 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
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AC powered units with battery back-up (see "About Smoke Alarms") or
professional fire detection systems, so if one unit senses smoke, all units
SMOKE ALARMS
alarm. Interconnected units may provide earlier warning than stand-alone
units since all units alarm when one detects smoke.
Smoke Alarms 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
AC Powered
outside a closed or partially closed door, 2) residents recently consumed
Photo & Ion Smoke Alarm
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
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Input: 120V AC , 60Hz, 0.07A
sleepers. Special purpose units, like those with visual and audible alarms,
should be installed for hearing impaired residents.
Smoke Alarms may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes
Model 3120B
damage, injury, or death, since smoke from some fires may not reach
with Battery Back-Up and Silence
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 Alarms are not foolproof. Like any electronic device, Smoke Alarms
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 Alarms cannot
prevent or extinguish fires. They are not a substitute for property or life
insurance.
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
Smoke Alarms have a limited life. The unit should be replaced immediately
This user's manual contains important information about your Smoke
if it is not operating properly. You should always replace a Smoke Alarm after
Alarm's operation. If you are installing this Smoke Alarm for use by
10 years from date of purchase. Write the purchase date on the space provided
others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.
on back of unit.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
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M08-0224-000 Q 11/10
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert
products, 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
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the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement
Thank you for choosing First Alert will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the
purchased a state of the art Smoke Alarm designed to provide you with an product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar
early warning of a fire. Please take the time to read this manual and make product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
this Smoke Alarm an integral part of your family's safety plan.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial
Key Features of the 3120B Photo & Ion Combo Smoke Alarm:
retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt.
Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance.
Photo & Ion Smoke Sensors: Dual photoelectric and ionization smoke
BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do not
sensing technologies for optimal sensing of smoke particles produced in
have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions
both flaming and smoldering fires.
of this warranty.
Optipath 360 Technology : Patented technology provides 360˚ of direct
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This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting
access to the smoke sensor.
from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on
Two Silence Features: Low Battery Silence temporarily silences low
improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions,
battery chirp for up to eight hours before replacing low battery.
disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized
Alarm Silence silences an unwanted alarm for several minutes.
service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as
Two Latching Features: Alarm Latch remembers which unit initiated an
fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with
alarm. Low Battery Latch visually identifies which unit is in low battery
this unit.
condition.
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
Perfect Mount: Mounting bracket keeps alarm secure over a wide rotation
caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the
range to allow for perfect alignment.
extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of
Battery back-up: Keeps alarm functioning during a power interruption
the above warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow
provided batteries are fresh and installed properly.
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or
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province to province.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
All First Alert and BRK Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory
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requirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of
Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer.
combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced
In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division
in all fires.
at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday
through Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the model number
Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric
and date of purchase available when calling.
technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced
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in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible
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materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include
paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen. Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, written or
oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose
Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization
with respect to battery.
technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in
greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours
before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes
First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.
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burning in couches or bedding.
BRK is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.
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For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each
level and in every bedroom of your home.
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
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 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 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 they
are not working properly. Smoke Alarms 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.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
IMPORTANT! Read "Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms" and
"Locations to Avoid for Smoke Alarms" before beginning. This 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
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Model 3120B
STANDARD
brand and BRK
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for your Smoke Alarm needs. You have
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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.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
IMPORTANT! Read "Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms" and
This Smoke Alarm is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box up to a 4-i
"Locations to Avoid for Smoke Alarms" before beginning. This unit monitors
Read "Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms" and "Locations to Avoid For Smoke Ala
the air, and when smoke reaches its sensing chamber, it alarms. It can give
Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers or utility knife • Standard Flathead screwdriv
you more time to escape before fire spreads. This unit can ONLY give an early
warning of developing fires if it is installed, maintained and located where
smoke can reach it, and where all residents can hear it, as described in this
manual. This unit will not sense gas, heat, or flame. It cannot prevent or Make sure the Alarm is not receiving excessively noisy power. Examples of noisy pow
generator or solar power, light dimmer on the same circuit or mounted near fluoresce
extinguish fires.
Alarm.
Understand The Different Type of Smoke Alarms
Battery powered or electrical? Different Smoke Alarms provide different
types of protection. See "About Smoke Alarms" for details.
The Mounting Bracket:
Know Where To Install Your Smoke Alarms
To remove the mounting bracket from the Smoke
Fire Safety Professionals recommend at least one Smoke Alarm on every
Alarm base, hold the Smoke Alarm base firmly
level of your home, in every bedroom, and in every bedroom hallway or
and twist the mounting bracket counterclockwise.
separate sleeping area. See "Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms"
The mounting bracket installs onto the junction box.
and "Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms" for details.
It has a variety of screw slots to fit most boxes.
Know What Smoke Alarms Can and Can't Do
A Smoke Alarm can help alert you to fire, giving you precious time to
escape. It can only sound an alarm once smoke reaches the sensor.
The Power Connector:
See "Limitations of Smoke Alarms" for details.
The power connector plugs into a power input block on
Check Your Local Building Codes
the Smoke Alarm. It supplies the unit with AC power.
This Smoke Alarm is designed to be used in a typical single-family home.
• The black wire is "hot."
It alone will not meet requirements for boarding houses, apartment
buildings, hotels or motels. See "Special Compliance Considerations"
• The white wire is neutral.
for details.
• The orange wire is used for interconnect.
If you need to remove the power connector, turn
POWER OFF first. Insert a flat screwdriver blade
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the
brand between the power connector and the security tab
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Smoke Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket.
inside the power input block. Gently pry back the tab
Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock,
and pull the connector free.
injury or death.
• This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is recom-
mended that you install special units which use devices like
The basic installation of this Smoke Alarm is similar whether you want to
flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents.
install one Smoke Alarm, or interconnect more than one Smoke Alarm.
• Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes in
If you are interconnecting more than one Smoke Alarm, you MUST read
your area; Articles 210 and 300.3 (B) of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72,
"Special Requirements For Interconnected Smoke Alarms" below before
NFPA 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA); OTFDC (CABO),
you begin installation.
and any other local or building codes that may apply. Wiring and
installation must be performed by a licensed electrician. Failure to
follow these guidelines may result in injury or property damage.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power to the area where you
will install this unit at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning
• This unit must be powered by a 24-hour, 120VAC pure sine wave
installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may result
60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch,
in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure to connect this
unit to a 24-hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant
1. Remove the mounting bracket from the base, and attach it to the
protection.
junction box.
• This Smoke Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate.
Activate the battery back-up by removing the "Pull to Activate Battery
If the AC power fails, battery back-up will allow the alarm to
Back-Up" tab. Or, install battery back-up. Battery back-up cannot work
sound for at least 4 minutes. If AC power fails and the battery is
until you install the battery in the correct position (Match "+" to "+" and
weak, protection should last for at least 7 days. If AC power fails
"-" to "-").
and the battery is dead or missing, the alarm cannot operate.
Push and hold Test button until the alarm sounds: 3 beeps, pause,
• Never disconnect the power from an AC powered unit to stop an
3 beeps, pause. LED flashes once every second.
unwanted alarm. Doing so will disable the unit and remove your
2. Using wire nuts, connect the power connector to the household wiring.
protection. In the case of a true unwanted alarm open a window
or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset auto-
STAND-ALONE ALARM ONLY:
matically when it returns to normal operation. Never remove the
batteries from a battery operated unit to stop an unwanted alarm
• Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in
(caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Instead open a window or fan
the junction box.
the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.
• Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the
junction box.
• Connect this unit ONLY to other compatible units. See "How To
• Tuck the orange wire inside the junction box. It is used for interconnect
Install This Smoke Alarm" for details. Do not connect it to any
only.
other type of alarm or auxiliary device. Connecting anything else
to this unit may damage it or prevent it from operating properly.
INTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY:
• This Smoke Alarm has a battery drawer which resists closing
Strip off about 1/2" (12 mm) of the plastic coating on the orange wire
unless a battery is installed. This warns you the unit will not
on the power connector.
operate under DC power without a battery.
• Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in
• Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding.
the junction box.
It is loud to wake you in an emergency. Exposure to the horn at
• Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the
close range may harm your hearing.
junction box.
• Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the
• Connect the orange wire on the power connector to the interconnect
sensing chambers and prevent the unit from operating properly.
wire in the junction box. Repeat for each unit you are interconnecting.
Never connect the hot or neutral wires in the junction box to the orange
interconnect wire. Never cross hot and neutral wires between Alarms.
3. Plug the power connector into the back of the Smoke Alarm.
4. Position the base of the Smoke Alarm over the mounting bracket and
turn. The Alarm can be positioned over the bracket every 90°.
Turn the Smoke Alarm clockwise (right) until the unit is in place.
5. Check all connections.
Improper wiring of the power connector or the wiring leading to the
power connector will cause damage to the Alarm and may lead to a
non-functioning Alarm.
STAND-ALONE ALARM ONLY:
• If you are only installing one Smoke Alarm, restore power to the
junction box.
INTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY:
• If you are interconnecting multiple Smoke Alarms, repeat steps
1-5 for each Smoke Alarm in the series. When you are finished,
restore power to the junction box.
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