Universal SS-776-CAN Quick Start Manual

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION REQUIRED PROTECTION
For your information, the National Fire Protection Association's Standard 72, reads as follows:
"11.5.1 One- and Two-Family Dwelling Units. 11.5.1.1 Smoke Detection. Where required by applicable
laws, codes, or standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke
alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In all sleeping rooms. Exception: Smoke alarms shall not be
required in sleeping rooms in existing one- and two-family dwelling units. (2) Outside of each separate
sleeping area, in immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms. (3) On each level of the dwelling unit, including
basements. Exception: In existing one- and two-family dwelling units, approved smoke alarms powered by
batteries are permitted.
"A.11.8.3 Are More Smoke Detectors Desirable? The required number of smoke detectors might not
provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by
the required smoke detectors. For this reason, it is recommended that the householder consider the use
of additional smoke detectors for those areas for increased protection. The additional areas include the
basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways not protected by the required
smoke detectors. The installation of smoke detectors in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or
garages is not normally recommended, as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can
result in improper operation."
The equipment should be installed using wiring methods in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association's
Standard 72, Chapter 11. (National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
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UNIVERSAL FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Universal Security Instruments, Inc. ("Universal") warrants your Universal product to be
free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the
date of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original consumer purchaser and only to
products used in normal residential use and service. If this product is found to be defective, Universal's
only obligation, and your exclusive remedy, is the repair or replacement of the product, at Universal's
discretion, provided that the product has not been damaged through misuse, abuse, accident,
modifications, alteration, neglect or mishandling. This Warranty shall not apply to any product which is
found to have been improperly installed, set-up, or used in any way not in accordance with the
instructions supplied with the product. This warranty shall not apply to any batteries used in the
product or to any damage which may be caused by such batteries. For repair or replacement, send the
defective product to Universal Security Instruments, Inc. at 7-A Gwynns Mills Court, Owings Mills,
Maryland 21117, postage prepaid with a payment of $5.00 to cover the costs of return postage and
handling. You must include a proof of purchase (receipt) along with the returned product.
UNIVERSAL DOES NOT WARRANT AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY, WHETHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY
CONTAINED HEREIN. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, CREATED BY STATE LAW,
SHALL EXTEND BEYOND THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY UNLESS SUCH LAW OTHERWISE
PROVIDES. UNIVERSAL SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL LOSS OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, DAMAGES TO ANY EQUIPMENT WITH WHICH THIS PRODUCT IS USED.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
No agent, representative, dealer, or employee of the company has the authority to increase or alter the
obligations or terms of this Warranty.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
This Warranty is only valid for merchandise purchased from outlets in the United States and Canada.
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The smoke alarm has a recommended service life of at least 10 years under normal conditions. The smoke
alarm uses an extremely small amount of a radioactive element in the ionization chamber. Do not tamper
with radioactive sealed source or try to repair the smoke alarm yourself. Refer to instructions for repairs.
• Locate the first smoke alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms. Try to protect the exit path as the
• Locate additional smoke alarms to protect any stairway as stairways act like chimneys for smoke and heat.
• Locate at least one smoke alarm on every floor level.
• Locate a smoke alarm in any area where a smoker sleeps or where electrical appliances are operated in
• Smoke, heat and other combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally. Mounting the smoke
• When mounting smoke alarm on the ceiling, locate it a minimum of 4" (10cm) from a side wall and 2 feet (.61
• When mounting smoke alarm on a wall, use an inside wall with the top edge of the smoke alarm a minimum
• the garage - products of combustion are present when you start your automobile.
• in front of forced air ducts used for heating and air conditioning.
• in the peak of an "A" frame type of ceiling.
• in areas where temperatures may fall below 40
• CURRENT STUDIES HAVE SHOWN SMOKE ALARMS MAY NOT AWAKEN ALL SLEEPING INDIVIDUALS AND
The smoke alarm is designed to minimize false alarms. Smoking will not normally set off the alarm unless smoke
is blown directly into the smoke alarm. Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if the smoke alarm
is located close to the kitchen cooking surface. Large quantities of combustion particles are generated from spills
or broiling.
If the smoke alarm does sound, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered, get out and call the fire department. If no
fire is present, check to see if one of the reasons listed above may have caused the alarm.
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MODEL SS-775-CAN/SS-776-CAN
SMOKE & FIRE ALARM
with Silence Control
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RECOMMENDED LOCATION OF ALARMS
bedrooms are usually farthest from an exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, locate additional
smoke alarms in each sleeping area.
sleeping areas.
alarm on the ceiling in the center of the room places it closest to all points in the room. Ceiling mounting is
preferred in ordinary residential construction. However, in mobile homes, wall mounting on an inside partition
is preferred to avoid the thermal barrier that may form at the ceiling.
meters) from any inside corner (see Diagram A).
of 4" (10cm) and a maximum of 12" (30.5cm) below the ceiling and at least 2 feet (.61 meters) from any corner
(See Diagram A).
AVOID THESE LOCATIONS
THAT IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE HOUSEHOLD WHO ARE CAPABLE OF ASSISTING
OTHERS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO MAY NOT BE AWAKENED BY THE ALARM SOUND OR
TO THOSE WHO MAY BE INCAPABLE OF SAFELY EVACUATING THE AREA UNASSISTED.
THIS SMOKE ALARM WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT A GOOD BATTERY PROPERLY INSTALLED.
THE SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE TESTED WHEN INSTALLED AND THEN TESTED WEEKLY
AFTER THAT.
FALSE ALARMS
SS-775-LR-CAN/SS-776-LR/CAN
o F (4.4 o C) or rise above 100 o F (37.8 o C).