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Siterwell GS888W Instruction Manual

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Combo Smoke & CO Alarm Instruction Manual
Model No.: GS888W
RD-888W -39-001
Rev A
Thank you for purchasing this Combination Smoke & CO alarm GS888W. This model is powered by
three 1.5V AA battery. It is a single-station alarm with Wi-Fi which can report to the Tuya platform,
you can see the working status of the alarm through the mobile APP. It also contains a LCD
graphical display and SMARTHUSH Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms.
THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION'S STANDARD 72 (National Fire Protection Association, Battery
march Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
a) Typical installation drawing layouts for the unit(s) indicating recommended locations and wiring
methods which shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements outlined in the following:
1) C22.1-12, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations; and
2) CAN/ULC-S553, Standard for Installation of Smoke Alarms.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the manufacturer recommend replacing this
alarm ten years from the date code on back of alarm. This instruction manual contains important
information on starting operation and using the devise.
Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read the instruction manual and familiarize yourself and
your family with its operation. And save it for future reference.
Table of Contents
1. What to do if the smoke alarm sounds
2. What to do if the CO alarm sounds
3. Product important information
4. Installation instructions
5. Understanding your Combo Smoke/CO alarm
6. General maintenance
7. Carbon monoxide overview
8. Battery information
9. Product Specifications
10. Recognizing nuisance alarms
11. Good safety habits - develop and practice a plan of escape
12. Manufacturer and C
ustomer service information
13. FCC&IC warning
14.
. Warranty I
nformation
15
. Warranty Card
1. What to do if the smoke alarm sounds
The smoke alarm pattern is three long beeps, a 1.5 second pause, and three long beeps repeating.
The ALARM indicator (red) will flash once a second.
2. What to do if the CO alarm sounds
THE CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) ALARM PATTERN IS FOUR QUICK BEEPS, REPEATING EVERY
5 SECONDS. THE ALARM INDICATOR (RED) WILL FLASH THE SAME PATTERN.
WARNING!
–ACTUATION OF YOUR CO ALARM INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) WHICH CAN KILL YOU.
WARNING!
–ACTION OF THIS DEVICE INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF DANGEROUS
LEVELS OF CO! CO CAN BE FATAL!
If alarm signal sounds:
1) Operate TEST/SILENCE button;
2) CALL YOUR EMERGENCY SERVICES [fire department or 911]; EMERGENCY PHONE#:
3) IMMEDIATELY MOVE TO FRESH AIR – OUTDOORS OR BY AN OPEN DOOR/WINDOW
A HEAD COUNT TO CHECK THAT ALL PERSONS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR. DO NOT
THE PREMISES NOR MOVE AWAY FROM THE OPEN DOOR/WINDOW UNTIL
EMERGENCY SERVICES RESPONDERS HAVE ARRIVED, THE PREMISES HAVE BEEN
OUT, AND YOUR ALARM REMAINS IN ITS NORMAL CONDITION.
4) After following steps 1 – 3, if your alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period, repeat
and call a qualified appliance technician (Telephone Number) to investigate for sources
fuel burning equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this equipment.
problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately
combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufacturers' instructions,
or contact the manufacturers directly, for more information about CO safety and this
Make sure that motor vehicles are not, and have not been, operating in an attached
adjacent to the residence.
NOTE: See Section RECOGNIZING NUISANCE ALARMS, for nuisance alarm situations.
3. Product important information
CAUTION!
–This Combo Smoke & CO alarm was designed to detect both smoke and carbon
monoxide from any source of combustion in a residential environment. It is not designed for use
in recreational vehicle (RV) or boat.
CAUTION!
–This Combo Smoke & CO alarm was designed for indoor use only. Do not
expose to rain or moisture. Do not knock or drop the alarm. Do not open or tamper with the
alarm as this could cause malfunction.
CAUTION!
–This Combo Smoke & CO alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from
ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect any other gas.
CAUTION!
–This Combo Smoke & CO alarm will not protect against the risk of smoke or
carbon monoxide poisoning when the battery has drained.
CAUTION!
–Installation of the alarm should not be used as a substitute for proper installation,
use and maintenance of fuel burning appliances including appropriate ventilation and exhaust
systems.
CAUTION!
– This device will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor.
Carbon monoxide gas might be present in other areas.
CAUTION!
– This device should be installed by a competent person.
CAUTION!
– This Combo Smoke & CO alarm is not intended to alert hearing impaired individuals.
WARNING!
– Do NOT try to repair the device, it has the risk of electric shock or malfunction if
the device is tampered with.
WARNING!
– Individuals with medical problems may consider using warning devices which
provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm. This alarm
has not been investigated for carbon monoxide detection below 70 PPM.There are situations where
a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect against fire as stated in the NFPA Standard 72. For
instance: a) Fires where the victim is intimate with a flaming initiated fire; for example, when a
person's clothes catch fire while cooking; b) Fires where the smoke is prevented from reaching the
smoke alarm due to a closed door or other obstruction; c) Incendiary fires where the fire grows so
rapidly that an occupant's egress is blocked even with properly located smoke alarms.
WARNING!
– Smoke alarms are not to be used with smoke alarm guards unless the
combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
WARNING!
– This device is designed to protect individuals from the acute effects of carbon
monoxide exposure. It will not fully safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions. If in
doubt consult a medical practitioner.
WARNING!
– This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living
units. It is not designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards.
1) The TEST/SILENCE button accurately tests the device functions. Do not use any other
test method. Test the device weekly to ensure proper operation. Do not install in non-
residential buildings. And the device is not a substitute for a complete alarm system.
2) If you're sure it isn't a real alarm, open windows or fan the air around the device to
silence it.
3) Observe and follow all local and national electrical and building codes for installation.
4) This Combo Smoke & CO alarm is designed to be used inside a single family only. In multifamily
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buildings, each individual living unit should have its own smoke alarm devices. Do not install in
non-residential buildings. The device is not a substitute for a complete alarm system.
5) Install a Combo Smoke/CO alarm in every room and on every level of the home. Smoke
may not reach the smoke alarm for many reasons. For example, if a fire starts in a remote
part of the home, on another level, in a chimney, wall, roof, or on the other side of a closed
door, smoke may not reach the device in time to alert household members. This Combo
Smoke/CO alarm will not promptly detect a fire or CO danger except in the area or room in
which it is installed.
6) This Combo Smoke/CO alarm may not alert every household member every time. The
alarm horn is loud in order to alert individuals to a potential danger. However, there may be
some circumstances where a household member may not hear the alarm (i.e. outdoor or
indoor noise, sound sleepers, drug or alcohol usage, the hard of hearing, etc.). If you
suspect that this device may not alert a household member, should install and maintain
other specialty smoke alarm or/and CO alarm devices. Household member must hear the
alarm's warning sound and quickly respond to it to reduce the risk of damage, injury, or
death that may result from fire. If a household member is hard of hearing, install other
special smoke alarm or/and CO alarm with lights or vibrating devices to alert occupants.
7) This Combo Smoke/CO alarm can only sound their alarms when they detect smoke or
detect combustion particles or dangerous level of CO in the air. They do not sense heat,
flame, or other gas. The device is designed to give audible warning of a developing fire.
However, many fires are fast - burning, explosive, or intentional, and others are caused by
carelessness or safety hazards. In this circs, Smoke may not remake the unit alarm
QUICKLY ENOUGH to ensure safe escape.
8) This Combo Smoke/CO alarm have limitations. The device is not foolproof and is not
warranted to protect lives or property from fire. Smoke alarm or/and CO alarm are not a
substitute for insurance. Homeowners and renters should insure their lives and property. In
addition, it is possible for the device to fail at any time. For this reason, you must test the
device weekly and replace every 10 years.
WARNING!
– To prevent injury, this device must be securely attached to the ceiling/wall
in accordance with the installation instructions.
NOTE:
Install the battery and test to see if the alarm works normally, before installing on a
ceiling or wall.
4.1 Installation of TuyaSmart APP
Scan the QR code as below, get and install TuyaSmart APP for IOS and Android system.
1) Click on the top right corner of the app interface "+"--Security & Sensor--Smoke Alarm--Smoke
Detector(Wi-Fi)--Confirm indicator rapidly blink--input Wi-Fi password--Confirm.
2) Smoke devices is in standby mode, Press the button three times within 2 seconds, the LCD will
display "E-L" as the picture below, when the green LED is flashing quickly, connecting to the network.
3) When APP shows "Adding device succeeded", click "Done", device added successfully.
4) Logout operation, Press the button 5 times within 3 seconds, LCD flashes "C-L" slowly. At this point,
keep the TEST button pressed, when the buzzer beeps once, the green LED lights up for about 1
second and then off, the LCD lights off at the same time, and the network is disconnected successfully.
NOTE:
Repeat the same process with all the alarms you have on hand.
NOTE:
If the device cannot connect to the APP, you can press the button three times within 2
seconds, the LCD will display "E-L". Then press the button three times again within 2 seconds,
the LCD will display "A-L". Finally, follow the APP instructions to connect the device to Wi-Fi.
4.2 Recommended location for alarms
The following suggestions are intended to help you with the placement and installation of
your Combo Smoke/CO alarm.
Sin
ge floor plan
. DO
REENTER
THE
1) In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms.
AIRED
2) Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 21 feet ( 6.4 m ) of any door to a
sleeping room, the distance measured along a path of travel.
steps 1 – 3
3) On every level of a dwelling unit, including basements.
of CO from
4) On every level of a residential board and care occupancy (small facility), including basements
If
and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics.
5) In the living area(s) of a guest suite.
. Note any
6) In the living area(s) of a residential board and care occupancy.
7) Smoke, heat, and combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally. Mounting the
equipment.
smoke alarm on the ceiling in the centre of the room places it closest to all points in the room Ceiling
garage or
mounting is preferred in ordinary residential construction.
3
For ensure the Combo Smoke & CO Alarm work properly and provide detection performance, do
not install the device in the following places:
1)Near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs (kitchens, near furnaces, hot
water heaters). Install at least 10 feet(3 m)away from these areas. Use specialized smoke alarm
device with unwanted alarm control for this areas.
2)In areas with high humidity, like bathrooms or areas near dishwashers or washing machines or
directly above a sink. Install at least 10 feet(3 m)away from these areas.
3)Avoid spraying aerosols near the device.
4. Installation instructions
TuyaSmart APP
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la
Multipl
e floor plan
4) Next to a door or window, an extractor fan, air returns or heating and cooling supply vents. Install
at least 3 feet (0.9) away from these areas. The air could blow smoke away from the device,
interrupting its alarm.
8)In an enclosed space (for example in a cupboard or behind a curtain).
10) Less than 4 inch (10 cm) from the peak of an "A" frame type ceiling.
4.4 I ns tallation i ns truc tions
CAUTION!
-This device should be installed by a competent person.
WARNING!
– This device should be located in an open and unobstructed area and shall not
be located behind furniture, drapes, or any other object where it might not be seen or heard. The
alarm shall be heard from all sleeping areas.
WARNING!
– Alarm users should add the phone numbers of their emergency service providers
and qualified technicians on the two self-adhesive labels provided by the alarm manufacturer. Users
should place one label next to the alarm and another near the source of fresh air they plan to gather.
When the alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide, the user can escape as planned.
When choosing your installation locations, make sure you can hear the alarm from all sleeping areas.
If you install only one device in your home, install the device near bedrooms, not in the basement or
i
furnace room.
1). Drilling two
φ
5.0mm holes in the ceiling or wall, the distance between two holes cent e r
is 2.76 inch (70 mm), then inserting two plastic plugs provided into the holes.
2). Attach the bracket to the plastic plugs and fix tightly the screws into the plastic plugs. Do
NOT over-tighten screws.
3). Install and rotate the alarm body on the bracket.
4). Test the device by using the TEST/SILENCE button. Ensure the device sound is alarm
pattern.
As you install the device, it may sound for several minutes, then stop and enter in
normal operation mode. If it always sounds, please call our agent.
4.4 U n-ins tallation i ns truc tions
Rotate clockwise for installation
Rotate counter clockwise for un-installation
n
un-ins tallation
5. Understanding your Combo Smoke & CO alarm
5.1 P roduc t overview
LCD Display
Sounder
TEST/HUSH button
Tricolor indicator
1.POWER indicator (green)
The green indicator is used to indicate power status of the device. The green indicator will
flash every 40 seconds.
2.FAULT indicator (yellow)
The yellow indicator is used to indicate malfunctions or low battery warning status of the
device.
3.ALARM indicator (red)
The red indicator is used to indicate alarm status of the smoke alarm or CO alarm.
4.TEST/HUSH button
The TEST/SILENCE button is used to test the device and to silence the unit during a
Smoke alarm/carbon monoxide alarm. Press to keep it longer than 1s to enable TEST
function, or press to enable HUSH function.
5
.Sounder
The sounder is used to send out smoke alarm, CO alarm warning and abnormal warning information.
5.2 Operation and testing
1. Start-up
The device start-up after connecting the battery, with the green indicators will light up briefly and LCD
screen full segment code display then countdown 60 seconds.After power on, 60 seconds before the
POWER indicator (green) flash every 2 seconds. This is pre-heated state, 60 seconds later the POWER
indicator (green) flashing every 40 seconds indicates the device is functioning properly.
2. Normal operation
The POWER indicator (green) flashing every 40 seconds. The LCD doesn't display.
3. Fault warning
If the device chirps twice every 40 seconds, with FAULT indicator (yellow) will be flashing. It indicates
the device is in a malfunctioning condition. If the word "Err" and flame symbol on the LCD screen is on,
it means that your device does not have the function to detect smoke and is not responding to smoke.
If the word "Err" and toxic symbol on the LCD screen is on, it means that your device does not have the
function to detect CO and is not responding to CO.
ins tallation
GREEN=POWER
YELLOW=FAULT
RED=ALARM

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Summary of Contents for Siterwell GS888W

  • Page 1 6) This Combo Smoke/CO alarm may not alert every household member every time. The Thank you for purchasing this Combination Smoke & CO alarm GS888W. This model is powered by alarm horn is loud in order to alert individuals to a potential danger. However, there may be three 1.5V AA battery.
  • Page 2 CO inhibits the blood's capacity to carry oxygen. 12.1 Manufacturer: 7.1 Possible Sources of CO SITERWELL ELECTRONICS CO., LIMITED 1) Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused by: i) Outdoor ambient DANGER! –Before using the smoke alarm silence (silence), identify the source of the smoke and conditions such as wind direction and/or velocity, including high gusts of wind;...