Gentex STRR Product Information Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Gentex Manuals
  4. Smoke Alarm
  5. STRR
  6. Product information manual

Gentex STRR Product Information Manual

Smoke alarm, carbon monoxide (co) alarm, combination smoke/carbon monoxide (co) alarm, heat alarm
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

550-0727-000
S Series:
Smoke Alarm
C Series:
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm
SC Series: Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm
H Series:
Heat Alarm
PRODUCT INFORMATION MANUAL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Prior to installation and use, read and follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.
A
Keep this manual for the Owner's future reference. Do not discard or destroy.
Model Number (see back of unit):
Manufacture Date Code (see back of unit):
Date of Purchase:
PRODUCT SUPPORT
fireprotection.gentex.com | Phone: 616.392.7195 | Toll-free: 800.436.8391
Where Purchased:

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the STRR and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Gentex STRR

Summary of Contents for Gentex STRR

  • Page 1 Keep this manual for the Owner’s future reference. Do not discard or destroy. Model Number (see back of unit): Manufacture Date Code (see back of unit): Date of Purchase: Where Purchased: PRODUCT SUPPORT fireprotection.gentex.com | Phone: 616.392.7195 | Toll-free: 800.436.8391...
  • Page 2 These materials have been prepared by Gentex Corporation (“Gentex”) for informational purposes only, are necessarily summary, and are not purported to serve as legal advice and should not be used as such. Gentex makes no representations and warranties, express or implied, that these materials are complete and accurate, up-to-date, or in compliance with all relevant local, state and federal laws, regulations and rules.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Include complete details as to exact nature of difficulties being experienced and date of installation. 6. Return to: Gentex Corporation, 9001 Riley Street, Building 10, Zeeland, Michigan 49464. Prior to returning, call Gentex at 800-436-8391 or e-mail FP_RMA@gentex.com to obtain a RMA Number from our return department.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    INTRODUCTION This device is listed for use as an evacuation device in all dwelling units. This device has a solid state piezo signal to warn and alert the occupants to the presence of threatening smoke and/or carbon monoxide or heat. This device is designed to detect the smoke that results from an actual fire and/or carbon monoxide gas or heat from an actual fire.

  • Page 5: Model Information And Electrical Specifications

    MODELS (SEE BACK OF DEVICE FOR EXACT MODEL) 120VAC, 60Hz , Multi-Criteria Photoelectric Smoke Alarm 120VAC, 60Hz , Multi-Criteria Photoelectric Smoke Alarm, 1 Form A/1 Form C Auxiliary Relay S220 220VAC, 50/60Hz, Multi-Criteria Photoelectric Smoke Alarm 220VAC, 50/60Hz , Multi-Criteria Photoelectric Smoke Alarm, SR220 1 Form A/1 Form C Auxiliary Relay 120VAC, 60Hz , Multi-Criteria Photoelectric Smoke Alarm, Integral Heat...

  • Page 6: Fire Protection Plan

    FIRE PROTECTION PLAN Installing a smoke alarm (S, SR, S220, SR220, STRR, SHRR, SC, SCR, SCRR) can alert occupants to the presence of smoke; but cannot prevent fire. Reducing the chance of fires starting on the premises will increase the chances of safely escaping if a fire does start. To have an effective fire safety program: a.

  • Page 7: Carbon Monoxide Protection Plan

    WHAT TO DO IF THERE IS A FIRE If there is a prepared and practiced plan, chances have increased of escaping safely. Review the following rules when having fire drills. If device should sound: a. Don’t panic; stay calm. A safe escape may depend on thinking clearly and remembering what has been practiced.

  • Page 8: How Device Funtions

    IF THE ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS: 1. Operate the Test/Silence button (when the alarm has been reset, the device will continue to monitor the air for the presence of CO. If the alarm sounds again, there are CO levels that are potentially dangerous).
  • Page 9 DEVICE CAPABILITIES: SMOKE ALARM S, SR, S220, SR220, STRR, SHRR, SC, SCR, SCRR (SEE BACK OF DEVICE FOR EXACT MODEL) • This smoke alarm is designed to sense smoke entering its sensing chamber. When properly located, installed, and maintained, this device is designed to provide early warning of developing fires at a reasonable cost.

  • Page 10: General Limitations Of This Device

    • This device is not a substitute for life insurance. Although this device warns against increasing smoke, heat or CO levels (depending on model number), Gentex Corporation does not warrant or imply in any way that they will protect lives. Homeowners and renters must still insure their lives.
  • Page 11 S, SR, S220, SR220, STRR, SHRR, SC, SCR, SCRR (SEE BACK OF DEVICE FOR EXACT MODEL) • Smoke alarm may not sense fire that starts where smoke cannot reach the device such as in chimneys, walls, on roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. If bedroom doors are usually closed at night, smoke alarm should be placed in each bedroom as well as in the common hallway between them.

  • Page 12: Device Installation

    IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION NFPA 72, 2022, Chapter 14 states the following for replacement of alarms: • 14.4.5.6 Smoke alarms shall not remain in service longer than 10 years from the date of manufacture, unless otherwise provided by the manufacturer’s published instructions. •...
  • Page 13 MOUNTING BRACKET AND DEVICE 1. Lace the connector through the provided mounting plate and secure the plate to the junction box. 2. Plug the wire connector into the device base. 3. Place device up to mounting plate, rotating it clockwise until device firmly snap locks into place.
  • Page 14 • After installation, to verify proper working conditions, all alarms must sound in this system. Test using the functional test button feature. NOTICE: IF A C, CR, SC, SCR OR SCRR IS ANNUNCIATING FOR A CO EVENT, GENTEX LEGACY PRODUCTS (7100/7103, 9120/9123, GN-300/GN-303, 710CS/7103CS, 7109CS/ 7139CS SERIES) WILL NOT ACTIVATE AND WILL REMAIN SILENT.
  • Page 15 • USE ONLY DURACELL® MN 1604 BATTERY. AVAILABLE AT MANY RETAIL STORES. • USE BROWN/YELLOW WIRE TO TANDEM INTERCONNECT THIS DEVICE TO S, SR, S220, SR220, STRR, SHRR, H, H220, C, CR, SC, SCR, SCRR AS WELL AS THE GENTEX GN-503 SERIES, CO1209 SERIES AND S1209 SERIES.
  • Page 16 • USE ONLY DURACELL® MN 1604 BATTERY. AVAILABLE AT MANY RETAIL STORES. • USE BROWN/YELLOW WIRE TO TANDEM INTERCONNECT THIS DEVICE TO S, SR, S220, SR220, STRR, SHRR, H, H220, C, CR, SC, SCR, SCRR AS WELL AS THE GENTEX GN-503 SERIES, CO1209 SERIES AND S1209 SERIES.
  • Page 17 • USE ONLY DURACELL® MN 1604 BATTERY. AVAILABLE AT MANY RETAIL STORES. • USE BROWN/YELLOW WIRE TO TANDEM INTERCONNECT THIS DEVICE TO S, SR, S220, SR220, STRR, SHRR, H, H220, C, CR, SC, SCR, SCRR AS WELL AS THE GENTEX GN-503 SERIES, CO1209 SERIES AND S1209 SERIES.
  • Page 18 • USE ONLY DURACELL® MN 1604 BATTERY. AVAILABLE AT MANY RETAIL STORES. • USE BROWN/YELLOW WIRE TO TANDEM INTERCONNECT THIS DEVICE TO S, SR, S220, SR220, STRR, SHRR, H, H220, C, CR, SC, SCR, SCRR AS WELL AS THE GENTEX GN-503 SERIES, CO1209 SERIES AND S1209 SERIES.
  • Page 19 BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Press Battery/Eject button to release battery drawer. 2. Open battery drawer by firmly pulling on side lip, then sliding battery drawer open. 3. Insert battery into drawer, terminal end first. Proper polarity is being observed, (+) terminal on battery to (+) terminal on device metal contact and (-) terminal on battery to (-) terminal on the device metal contact.
  • Page 20 USING THE SILENCE FEATURE FOR USE WITH: S, SR, S220, SR220, STRR, SHRR, SC, SCR, SCRR, C, CR (SEE BACK OF DEVICE FOR EXACT MODEL) • The silence feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a Smoke, Heat or CO problem.
  • Page 21 While the alarm is silenced: If the CO alarm: This means: Is silent for 6 minutes, then alarm sounds again CO levels are still potentially dangerous Remains silent after test/silence button has CO levels are dropping been pressed If the smoke alarm: This means: Is silent for 6 minutes or less, alarm sounds Smoke levels are still potentially dangerous...

  • Page 22: Checkout & Troubleshooting

    CHECKOUT & TROUBLESHOOTING • For self test feature, momentarily press the test/silence button for no more than 1 second and release button. Results of test: • Device is silent — device is in good working condition • 1 Chirp with amber LED flash — Low battery. Replace battery following instructions in BATTERY INSTALLATION Section •...
  • Page 23 Device is not operating properly. replacement information or see into test mode. TO RETURN AN ALARM Section. Any questions that are not answered within this manual, call Gentex Corporation at 1-800-436-8391 Page 21 550-0727...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    THE PRODUCT WARRANTY. SEE TO RETURN A DEVICE SECTION FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO RETURN DEVICES THAT DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. Gentex recommends devices be tested a minimum of once a week. The test feature of your device accurately simulates conditions and tests the device’s functions as required by ANSI/UL 217, ANSI/UL 539, and ANSI/UL 2034.

  • Page 25: Placement Of Device

    PLACEMENT OF DEVICE THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION’S STANDARD 72 (National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269). FOR USE WITH: C, CR, SC, SCR, SCRR (SEE BACK OF DEVICE FOR EXACT MODEL) NFPA 72, 2022 Edition, Chapter 29, Section 29.7.1.1 Where required by other governing laws, codes, or standards for a specific type of occupancy, listed carbon monoxide alarms or detectors shall be installed as follows:...
  • Page 26 Where to Locate the Required Smoke Alarms. The major threat from fire in a dwelling unit occurs at night when everyone is asleep. Persons in sleeping areas can be threatened by fires in the remainder of the unit; therefore, smoke alarms are best located in each bedroom and between the bedroom areas and the rest of the unit as shown in Figure 3.
  • Page 27 FIGURE 5 Bedroom Hall Bedroom Living Dining Room Room Basement FIGURE 5: A SMOKE ALARM MUST BE LOCATED ON EACH LEVEL IN ADDITION TO EACH BEDROOM. A CO ALARM MUST BE LOCATED ON EACH LEVEL. MOUNTING LOCATION FOR USE WITH: S, SR, S220, SR220, STRR, SHRR, SC, SCR, SCRR, C, CR (SEE BACK OF DEVICE FOR EXACT MODEL) This device can be mounted on a ceiling or wall with equal efficiency in either location.
  • Page 28 HEAT ALARM PLACEMENT THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION’S STANDARD 72 (National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269). FOR USE WITH: H, H220 (SEE BACK OF DEVICE FOR EXACT MODEL) NFPA 72, 2022 Edition, Chapter 29, Section 29.11.4 Heat Detectors and Heat Alarms, states the following: 29.11.4.1 On smooth ceilings, detectors or heat alarms shall be installed within the strict limitations of their listed spacing.
  • Page 29 WHERE DEVICES SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN MOBILE HOMES FOR USE WITH: S, SR, S220, SR220, STRR, SHRR, SC, SCR, SCRR (SEE BACK OF DEVICE FOR EXACT MODEL) In mobile homes built after about 1978 that were designed and insulated to be energy-efficient, devices should be installed as described in the section above.
  • Page 30 • In damp or very humid areas, or next to bathrooms with showers. The moisture in humid air can enter the sensing chamber as water vapor, then cool and condense into droplets that cause a nuisance alarm. Install smoke alarms at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from bathrooms.

  • Page 31: What You Need To Know About Co

    • Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances. Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives, it may be difficult to locate the source of CO. Gentex Corporation shall not be obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide (CO) investigation or service call.
  • Page 32 WARNING! A CO DEVICE IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER MAINTENANCE OF HOME APPLIANCES. To help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning: • Clean chimneys and flues yearly. Keep them free of debris, leaves, and nests for proper air flow. Also, have a professional check for rust and corrosion, cracks or separations.

Table of Contents

Save PDF