TABLE OF CONTENTS About the 1168 ..........1 Next Zone ............... 5 Carbon Monoxide Zone ........6 Indicator LEDs ............1 Zone Number ............6 Power Supply ............1 Zone Name............. 6 Voice Annunciation ..........1 Zone Type ............... 6 Tamper Magnet .............
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Mounting Guidelines ........ 13 Authority Having Jurisdiction .......14 Locations to Avoid ..........15 Commercial ............16 Multi-Family ............16 Test the 1168 ..........17 Smoke Test ............17 CO Test ..............17 Additional Information ......20 Reset the Language Selection .....20 Supervision Message........20 Inspection Testing and Maintenance ..
When multiple triggers are not present the smoke detector will also report after being exposed to alarm levels of smoke for 5 minutes. The 1168 reports fire, CO, and low temp alarms to the control panel. Use the onboard wireless transmitter to connect the 1168 with DMP 1100 Series Wireless Receivers.
Cadence Synchronization The 1168 provides cadence synchronization with other 1168 or 1164 units on the system. Low Temp Sensor The 1168 includes a low temperature sensor that sends a message to the panel when inside temperature falls below 41 °F (5 °C).
1168 FEATURES CO Test Button Smoke Test Button Indicator Indicator Lights IR Flame Detector Indicator Lights CO Entry Port Figure 1: Product Features Digital Monitoring Products, Inc. 1168 Installation and Programming Guide...
Zone Number ZONE NO: Enter the zone number. Press CMD. The 1168 takes up to three zone numbers (Smoke, CO, Temp). The zone numbers must be consecutive. Fire/Smoke Zone Zone Name * UNUSED * Denote the zone name as a fire zone.
Wireless WIRELESS? At the WIRELESS? prompt, select YES. Note: If you are programming the 1168 onto a zone that can be either hardwired or wireless, then this prompt appears. If the zone you are programming is wireless-only, then the prompt does not appear.
Select CO (carbon monoxide) as the ZONE TYPE. Fire Bell Out FIRE BELL OUT: Default is 0. Press CMD Next Zone NEXT ZONE? NO YES At the NEXT ZONE? prompt, select NO. 1168 Installation and Programming Guide Digital Monitoring Products, Inc.
Wireless WIRELESS? At the WIRELESS? prompt, select YES. Note: If you are programming the 1168 onto a zone that can be either hardwired or wireless, then this prompt appears. If the zone you are programming is wireless-only, then the prompt does not appear.
Wireless WIRELESS? At the WIRELESS? prompt, select YES. Note: If you are programming the 1168 onto a zone that can be either hardwired or wireless, then this prompt appears. If the zone you are programming is wireless-only, then the prompt does not appear.
At FIRE BELL ACTION FIRE TYPE:, select T (temporal) as the FIRE TYPE: action type. Note: Program this option to enable cadence synchronization with other 1168 and 1164 units on the system. Digital Monitoring Products, Inc. 1168 Installation and Programming Guide...
Because the transmitter LED on the 1168 is not visible, use a separate 1100 Series transmitter for the LED survey operation, such as the 1106 Universal Transmitter.
INSTALL THE DETECTOR Mount the Base After selecting a location, mount the 1168 on a flat wall or ceiling. The ensure optimum performance, mount the 1168 away from large metal objects. See Mounting Guidelines for more information. Grasp the detector and twist counterclockwise to remove the detector from the mounting base.
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Install the Battery The 1168 comes pre-installed with four 3.0 V lithium batteries. Firmly grasp the battery pull- tab on the battery compartment and remove it. See Figure 4. Replace the Cover After installing the battery, replace the cover back on the base. Follow the directions below: Place the detector on the base, aligning the raised tab on the detector’s lip and...
Place wall-mounted smoke detectors at least 4 inches below the ceiling. • Mount smoke detectors on a firm, permanent surface. • Place in environmentally-controlled areas with a temperature range between 41 °F and 100 °F (5 °C and 37.8 °C) and humidity between 0% and 90% non-condensing. Digital Monitoring Products, Inc. 1168 Installation and Programming Guide...
Sometimes, a property owner or their designated agent assumes the role of the AHJ. At government installations, the commanding officer or department official may be the AHJ. 1168 Installation and Programming Guide Digital Monitoring Products, Inc.
• In dead-air spaces at the top of peaked ceilings or corners where walls and ceiling meet. • Near fluorescent light fixtures (smoke detectors should be at least 10 feet away). Digital Monitoring Products, Inc. 1168 Installation and Programming Guide...
Apartment Apartment Apartment Inside each apartment, First Floor place smoke detectors in the living area, hallway, and each bedroom. Living Room Figure 5: Smoke Detector Placement Bathroom Locations Bedroom 1168 Installation and Programming Guide Digital Monitoring Products, Inc.
CO Test Local Test Press the CO Test button on the 1168 to initiate the CO test. The alarm will not sound at the panel. Functional Test Press and hold the CO Test button for 5 seconds. Hold a container of Solo C6 CO Detector Tester (or similar) close to the CO Gas Entry Port.
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CO End of Double Blink Dark Chirp Voice end of life AMBER every Life —First 30 every 45 instructions when days 3 secs secs either test button is pressed 1168 Installation and Programming Guide Digital Monitoring Products, Inc.
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If Test mode is activated and the LED and Sounder do not function, check for maintenance or trouble conditions. Starts chirping after 30 days, continues until the batteries are replaced or die. Digital Monitoring Products, Inc. 1168 Installation and Programming Guide...
If the receiver has been powered down for more than one hour, then the 1168 may take up to an additional hour to send a supervision message. A missing message may display on the keypad until the supervision message is sent.
Inspection Testing and Maintenance The 1168 is designed for easy field service and maintenance. When installed and used properly, the 1168 requires minimal maintenance. The device should be functionally tested per NFPA 72 for system type smoke detectors. When a smoke detector requires maintenance, the red LED blinks every 5 seconds.
Selective Coverage Where codes, standards, laws, or authorities having jurisdiction require the protection of selected areas only, the specified areas shall be protected in accordance with this code. 1168 Installation and Programming Guide Digital Monitoring Products, Inc.
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NFPA 101 outside every sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on all levels of the dwelling unit including basements. (For exceptions, refer to this section of NFPA 72.) Digital Monitoring Products, Inc. 1168 Installation and Programming Guide...
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• Do not overload electrical outlets. • Do not store explosive and/or fast burning materials in your home. • Even after proper precautions have been taken, fires can start. Be prepared. Digital Monitoring Products, Inc. 1168 Installation and Programming Guide...
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Blink RED Smoke Alarm Temp-3 Voice smoke warning every 10 secs CO Alarm Blink RED Blink BLUE Temp-4 Voice CO warning every 10 secs Powered Down Dark Dark Silent No voice announcement 1168 Installation and Programming Guide Digital Monitoring Products, Inc.
32 °F to 100 °F; 0 °C to 38 °C Storage Temperature 14 °F to 158 °F; -10 °C to 70 °C Relative Humidity 20% to 95% RH (Agency Compliance is 93% max), Non-condensing Color White Patents U.S. Patent No. 7,239,236 Digital Monitoring Products, Inc. 1168 Installation and Programming Guide...
New York City Fire Department (#6167) FCC Part 15 Registration ID CCKPC0204 IC Registration ID 5251A-PC0204 Intertek (ETL) Listed ANSI/UL 268 Smoke-Automatic Fire Detectors ANSI/UL 2075 Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors 1168 Installation and Programming Guide Digital Monitoring Products, Inc.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Digital Monitoring Products, Inc. 1168 Installation and Programming Guide...
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à une distance minimale de 7.87 pouces (20 cm) séparant l’antenne d’une personne présente en conformité avec les limites permises d’exposition du grand public. Information furnished is believed to be accurate and reliable. This information is subject to change without notice. 1168 Installation and Programming Guide Digital Monitoring Products, Inc.
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