Wiring Instructions; Stand Alone Alarm Installations - Universal Security Instruments Sensing Plus AMIC1510S Instructions Manual

Multi-criteria single/multiple station smoke alarm & carbon monoxide alarm

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Caution! Read Carefully DANGER! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Before beginning installation, turn off main power to the circuit controlling the area where

of this alarm will be wired—at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Failure to turn off the power

before installation may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.

power.

Examples of noisy power could be major appliances on the same circuit, power from a

generator or solar power, light dimmer on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent

lighting. Excessively noisy power may cause damage to the alarm.

square wave, modified square wave or modified sine wave inverter.

types of inverters are sometimes used to supply power in off-grid installations, such as solar

or wind derived power sources. These power sources may produce high peak voltages which

will damage the alarm.

Installation of this alarm must conform to the electrical codes in your area;

Article 760 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 72, 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC

(BOCA): OTFDC (CABO), 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.

This alarm must be powered by a 24-hour, 120V AC 60 Hz circuit, 100mA

maximum.

Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch, dimmer or ground fault

circuit interrupter. Failure to connect this alarm to a 24-hour circuit may prevent it from

providing constant protection.

IMPORTANT:

Do not subject this alarm to megger, high voltage or high-pot tests. Remove

the alarm(s) before high-potting tests occur on the circuit or system. (Ref. Section 550-17,

National Electrical Code, 2014 Edition).

IMPORTANT:

Improper wiring to the AC connector will cause failure to operate, damage to

the alarm, or shock hazard; and will lead to a non-functioning alarm. Never connect the hot

or neutral wires to the yellow interconnect wire. Never cross hot and neutral wires between

interconnected alarms.

IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before using this alarm.

For alarms used as a single, stand-alone, non-interconnected installation, the yellow wire will

not be used. Do not connect the yellow wire to anything. Insulate/tape the end of the wire to

ensure the yellow wire cannot contact any metal parts or junction box.

Activate the Permanent Power sealed battery by removing the battery pull tab. The

alarm will sound one long beep to let you know it is powered. Press the test button.

The alarm should sound 3 beeps, followed by a 6 second pause, then 4 beeps.

NOTE: Once activated, the alarm cannot be turned off without permanent deactivation.

The alarm will remain on for approximately ten years.

Turn off AC power to the circuit before wiring the AC quick connector

There are three pigtail wires (black, white and yellow) in the AC quick connector

Using wire nuts, make the connections as follows:

Pull the wiring harness through the center hole in the mounting bracket.

Plug the wiring harness into the back of the alarm. It is important to make sure the

locking tabs on the connector snap securely into place.

Push the excess wire back into the electrical junction box.

CAUTION: The AC power should still be turned off at this stage.

Position the base of the alarm over the mounting bracket and turn it clockwise until the

alarm snaps securely into place.

If you are only installing one alarm, turn on the AC power. The green LED should be on

to indicate power. The red LED should flash on once approximately every two minutes.

NOTE: It is best to "reset" the alarms before initial test is performed. The reset

instructions can be found on page 11.