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USER'S MANUAL
SMOKE AND FIRE* ALARM
10 YEAR SEALED LITHIUM BATTERY
POWERED PHOTOELECTRIC AND
IONIZATION SMOKE ALARM
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ
CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
The warnings/limitations card
and manual contains important
information about your smoke
alarm's operation. If you are
installing this alarm for use
by others, you must leave this
manual—or a copy of it—with
the end user. Reference product
card for additional information.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing First Alert
art smoke alarm designed to provide you with early warning of a fire. Please take the time to read
this manual and make the smoke alarm an integral part of your family's safety plan.
All First Alert
smoke alarms conform to regulatory requirements, including UL217 and are designed to
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detect particles of combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.
Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric technology at detecting small particles, which
tend to be produced in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible materials rapidly and spread
quickly. Sources of these fires may include paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.
Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization technology at detecting large particles,
which tend to be produced in greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours before
bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.
For maximum protection, use both types of smoke alarms on each level and in every bedroom of your home.
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CONFORMS TO UL STD 217
Model SA3210
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- Page 1 CONFORMS TO UL STD 217 Model SA3210 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing First Alert for your smoke alarm needs. You have purchased a state of the ® art smoke alarm designed to provide you with early warning of a fire. Please take the time to read this manual and make the smoke alarm an integral part of your family’s safety plan.
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Page 2: Basic Safety Information
BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is recommended that you install special • units which use devices like flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents. Do not connect this unit to any other alarm or auxiliary device. It is a single-station unit that cannot be •... -
Page 3: Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), recommends one smoke alarm on every level, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom. In new construction, the smoke alarms must be AC powered and interconnected. See “Agency Placement Recommendations”... -
Page 4: Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms
LOCATIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, IT IS RECOMMENDED YOU AVOID INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS IN THESE AREAS: Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form when something burns. Areas to avoid include • poorly ventilated kitchens, garages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the sources of combustion particles (stove, furnace, water heater, space heater) if possible. -
Page 5: How To Install This Smoke Alarm
AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES “Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the smoke alarm. To avoid dead air spaces, follow the installation recommendations below. On ceilings, install smoke alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as possible. If this is not possible, install the smoke alarm at least 4 inches (102 mm) from the wall or corner. - Page 6 FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS 1. Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling (or wall) so the two clusters of universal mounting holes are aligned approximately at the 9:00 and 3:00 o’clock positions. See image. Choose one of the three sets of holes shown, A, B Mounting Hole Sets or C (see image) and trace around one of the sets.
- Page 7 OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURE The optional locking feature is designed to prevent unauthorized removal of the alarm. It is not necessary to activate the lock in single-family households where unauthorized alarm removal is not a concern. Tools you will need: Needle-nose pliers or Locking Pin utility knife, standard flathead screwdriver The feature uses a locking pin which is molded...
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Page 8: Understanding The Indicator Lights And Alarm Horn Patterns
UNDERSTANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS AND ALARM HORN PATTERNS Flashing Green LED Rapidly Flashing Red Normal Operation once/minute. No Silence Mode LED. Audible alarm Off. audible alarm. Low Battery / Rapidly Flashing Red 5 chirps approximately Test Condition LED. Audible alarm. End of Life every 45 seconds Alarm Condition... -
Page 9: If This Smoke Alarm Sounds
REGULAR MAINTENANCE This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible, but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly. Test it at least once a week. • Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum off any dust using your household vacuum’s soft brush •... -
Page 10: Using The Silence Feature
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE Don’t panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan. • Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don’t stop to get dressed or collect anything. • Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them. If a door is cool, open it slowly. Don’t •... -
Page 11: If You Suspect A Problem
SILENCING THE END OF LIFE WARNING This silence feature can temporarily quiet the Low Battery Warning “chirp” for up to 8 hours. Press the Test/ Silence button on the alarm cover until you hear the acknowledge “chirp”. Once the Low Battery Warning “chirp” silence feature is activated, the unit continues to flash the green light once a minute for approximately 8 hours. - Page 12 AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS NFPA 72 CHAPTER 29 “FOR YOUR INFORMATION, THE NATIONAL FIRE ALARM AND SIGNALING CODE, NFPA 72, READS AS FOLLOWS:” 29.5.1* Required Detection. 29.5.1.1* Where required by other governing laws, codes, or standards for a specific type of occupancy, approved single and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) *In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms (2) *Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 21 ft (6.4 m) of any door to a sleeping room, with the distance measured along a path of travel...
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Page 13: About Smoke Alarms
ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS Battery (DC) operated smoke alarms: Provide protection even when electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units are easy to install, and do not require professional installation. They do not, however, provide interconnected functionality. AC powered smoke alarms: Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm. -
Page 14: Special Compliance Considerations
SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS This smoke alarm is suitable for use in apartments, condominiums, townhouses, hospitals, day care facilities, health care facilities, boarding houses, group homes and dormitories provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this smoke alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations. -
Page 15: Limitations Of Smoke Alarms
LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS Smoke alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from home fires worldwide. However, like any warning device, smoke alarms can only work if they are properly located, installed, and maintained, and if smoke reaches them. They are not foolproof. Smoke alarms may not waken all individuals. -
Page 16: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY BRK Brands, Inc., (“BRK”) the maker of First Alert brand products warrants that for a period of ten years from ® the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.
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