First Alert SA320 User Manual

USER'S MANUAL
SMOKE ALARMS
THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM
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Battery Powered
Photo & Ion Smoke larm
Model SA320
with Silence
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IMPORT NT! PLE SE RE D C REFULLY ND S VE.
This user's manual contains important information about your Smoke
larm's operation. If you are installing this Smoke larm for use by
others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.
CONFORMS TO
Model S 320
Printed in Mexico UL STD 217
M08-0224-012 Q 07/12
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing First lert ® for your Smoke larm needs. You have
purchased a state of the art Smoke larm designed to provide you with an
early warning of a fire. Please take the time to read this manual and make
this Smoke larm an integral part of your family's safety plan.
Key Features of the S 320 Photo & Ion Combo Smoke larm:
Photo & Ion Smoke Sensors: Dual photoelectric and ionization smoke
sensing technologies for optimal sensing of smoke particles produced in Pull Out
both flaming and smoldering fires.
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Optipath 360 Technology TM : Patented technology provides 360˚ of direct
access to the smoke sensor.
Two Silence Features: Low Battery Silence temporarily silences low
battery chirp for up to eight hours before replacing low battery.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
larm Silence silences an unwanted alarm for several minutes.
Two Latching Features: larm Latch remembers which unit initiated an This unit is designed to be mounted
on the ceiling, or on the wall if necessary.
alarm. Low Battery Latch visually identifies which unit is in low battery
condition.
• Pencil
Perfect Mount: Mounting bracket keeps alarm secure over a wide rotation
• Drill with 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit
range to allow for perfect alignment.
• Standard flathead screwdriver
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• Hammer
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• Pliers or utility knife, to activate optional
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"tamper-resistant" locking features
ll First lert ® and BRK ® Smoke larms conform to regulatory
requirements, including UL217 and are designed to 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 larms on each
level and in every bedroom of your home.
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away
from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers;
4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don't overload electrical
circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease-
and debris-free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended;
7) Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable
materials; 8) Don't let rubbish accumulate.
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if they
are not working properly. Smoke larms that do not work cannot alert you to a
fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and an additional
one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape
from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
IMPORT NT! Read "Recommended Locations for Smoke larms" and
"Locations to void for Smoke larms" before beginning. This unit monitors
the air, and when smoke reaches its sensing chamber, it alarms. It can give
you more time to escape before fire spreads. This unit can ONLY give an early
warning of developing fires if it is installed, maintained and located where
smoke can reach it, and where all residents can hear it, as described in this
manual. This unit will not sense gas, heat, or flame. It cannot prevent or
extinguish fires.
Understand The Different Type of Smoke larms
Battery powered or electrical? Different Smoke larms provide different
types of protection. See " bout Smoke larms" for details.
Know Where To Install Your Smoke larms
Fire Safety Professionals recommend at least one Smoke larm on every
level of your home, in every bedroom, and in every bedroom hallway or
separate sleeping area. See "Recommended Locations For Smoke larms"
and "Locations To void For Smoke larms" for details.
Know What Smoke larms Can and Can't Do
Smoke larm can help alert you to fire, giving you precious time to
escape. It can only sound an alarm once smoke reaches the sensor.
See "Limitations of Smoke larms" for details.
Check Your Local Building Codes
This Smoke larm is designed to be used in a typical single-family home.
It alone will not meet requirements for boarding houses, apartment
buildings, hotels or motels. See "Special Compliance Considerations"
for details.
The locking features are designed to discourage unauthorized removal of the batteries or larm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in single-family
households where unauthorized battery or larm removal is not a concern.
These Smoke larms have two separate locking features: one to lock the battery compartment, and the other to lock the Smoke larm
• This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is recom-
to the mounting bracket. You can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.
mended that you install special units which use devices like
Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers or utility knife • Standard Flathead screwdriver.
flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents.
Both locking features use locking pins, which are molded into the mounting bracket. Using needle-nose pliers or a utility knife, remove
• This Smoke larm must have battery power to operate.
one or both pins from the mounting bracket, depending on how many locking features you want to use.
The Smoke larm cannot work until you install the batteries
in the correct position (Match "+" to "+" and "-" to "-").
• Never remove the batteries from a battery operated unit to
To permanently remove either lock, insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock, and pry the pin out of the lock.
stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke, etc.).
Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit.
TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
The alarm will reset automatically.
Do not lock the battery compartment until you have installed the
batteries and tested the alarm.
• Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box. Only C
powered units are intended for installation over junction boxes. 1. Push and hold Test button until the alarm sounds: 3 beeps, pause,
3 beeps, pause. LED flashes once every second.
• This Smoke larm has a battery drawer which resists closing
unless batteries are installed. This warns you the unit will not
operate under DC power without batteries.
If the unit does not alarm during testing, DO NOT lock the battery
• Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding.
compartment! Install new batteries and test again. If the Smoke
It is loud to wake you in an emergency. Exposure to the horn at
larm still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
close range may harm your hearing.
• Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the 2. Using needle-nose pliers or a utility knife, detach one locking pin
from the mounting bracket.
sensing chambers and prevent the unit from operating properly.
3. Push the locking pin through the hole near the battery drawer on the
back of the Smoke larm.
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HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS!
If you want to lock the battery drawer, or lock the Smoke larm to
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the mounting bracket, please read the "Optional Locking Features"
1. Test/Silence button section before you begin installation.
2. Slide-open battery 1. Hold base firmly and twist the mounting bracket clockwise to separate
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drawer
it from the base.
3. Multi-color Indicator Mounting Hole Sets
2. Hold the mounting bracket against the
Light (Red or Green)
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, , B or C (see
A C
image) and trace around one of the sets.
Be sure to choose a top and bottom slot B
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on opposite sides so you can rotate the
Universal Mounting Bracket into position
later. This will make it easier in the future
1. Mounting bracket the remove the mounting bracket without
completely removing the screws.
2. Universal Mounting
W RNING! Do not install this Smoke larm over an existing
Holes
electrical box. Only C powered units are intended for installation
3. Battery Drawer Lock
over electrical boxes.
Pin Hole
3. Put the unit where it won't get covered with dust when you drill the
4. Slide-open battery
mounting holes.
drawer
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4. Using a 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole through the center of the
5. Turn this way to remove
from bracket oval outlines you traced.
6. Turn this way to attach
5. Insert the plastic screw anchors (in the plastic bag with screws) into
to bracket
the holes. Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer, if necessary,
until they are flush with the ceiling or wall.
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6. Install the screws but do not tighten completely. ttach the mounting
bracket by aligning the screws in the open portion of the universal
mounting slots and rotating the bracket into place. Tighten the screws
until they are snug to secure the bracket. Do not over tighten.
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7. Install the batteries (included) so the terminals on the battery match
the terminals on the Smoke larm. Match "+" to "+" and "-" to "-."
Push the batteries in until they snap in securely and cannot be shaken
loose. If the batteries are not in completely, the unit cannot receive
battery power.
NOTE: fter you install the batteries, the power indicator light will
flash and the horn will chirp. (If the unit alarms, the light will blink
rapidly, and the horn will repeatedly sound 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps.)
8. ttach the Smoke larm to the bracket. Line up the guides on the
alarm's base with the guides on the mounting bracket. When guides
are lined up, turn the base clockwise (right).
NOTE: Once the Smoke larm is on the bracket, you can rotate
the larm to adjust the alignment.
9. Test the Smoke larm. See "Weekly Testing."
OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES
TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
1. Remove the Smoke larm from the mounting
bracket. If the unit is locked to the bracket, see
the section "To Unlock the Mounting Bracket."
2. Insert a flathead screwdriver under the head
of the locking pin, and gently pry it out of the
battery compartment lock. (If you plan to relock
the battery compartment, save the locking pin.)
3. To relock the battery compartment, close the
battery door and reinsert locking pin in lock.
4. Reattach the Smoke larm to the mounting
bracket.
When replacing the batteries, always test the Smoke larm before relocking
the battery compartment.
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IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS
UNDERSTANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS
RESPONDING TO AN ALARM
AND ALARM HORN PATTERNS
During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps,
pause, 3 beeps, pause.
Normal Operation Flashing Green LED once/minute
No udible larm
• If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you of a
Test Condition Rapidly Flashing Red LED
potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention.
udible larm
NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or
death.
larm Condition* Rapidly Flashing Red LED
(Initiating Unit)
udible larm • Never remove the batteries to quiet an unwanted alarm. Removing
the batteries disables the larm so it cannot sense smoke. This will
Silence Mode Rapidly Flashing Red LED remove your protection. Instead, open a window or fan the smoke
udible larm Off away from the unit. The larm will reset automatically.
• If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
Low Battery
larm "chirp'' approx. once/minute
If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a fire—
Latching larm Red LED flashing 2 seconds on, cooking smoke or an extremely dusty furnace, for example—open a nearby
window or door and fan the smoke away from the unit (Use the Silence Feature
2 seconds off
to silence the larm). This will silence the alarm, and once the smoke clears the
B
unit will reset itself automatically.
Low Battery Latch Green LED flashing 2 seconds on,
C A 2 seconds off
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
Note: To conserve batteries, both "Latching" features last for 15 minutes
• Don't panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.
and are then turned off.
• 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 open a hot door. Keep doors
WEEKLY TESTING
and windows closed, unless you must escape through them.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).
Take short, shallow breaths.
• NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might
accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. The built- • Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home,
and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.
in test switch accurately tests the unit's operation as required by
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.
Give your address, then your name.
• If the larm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately.
• Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer
for replacement. See "Limited Warranty" at the end of this manual.
• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.
larms have various limitations. See "Limitations of Smoke larms" for
DO NOT stand close to the larm when the horn is sounding. Exposure
at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When testing, step away details.
when horn starts sounding.
USING THE SILENCE FEATURE
It is important to test this unit every week to make
sure it is working properly. Using the test button is the The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 15
recommended way to test this Smoke larm.
minutes.
Press and hold the Test/Silence button on the cover of the
unit until the alarm sounds (the unit may continue to alarm
The Silence Feature does not disable the unit—it makes it temporarily
for a few seconds after you release the button). If it does
less sensitive to smoke. For your safety, if smoke around the unit is dense
not alarm, make sure the unit is receiving power and test
enough to suggest a potentially dangerous situation, the unit will stay in
it again. If it still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
alarm or may re-alarm quickly. If you do not know the source of the
During testing, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps,
smoke, do not assume it is an unwanted alarm. Not responding to an
pause, 3 beeps, pause. LED flashes once every second.
alarm can result in property loss, injury, or death.
When testing a series of interconnected units you must test each unit
individually. Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested.
The Silence Feature on these units can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for
up to 15 minutes. To use this feature, press the Test/Silence button on the cover.
If the unit will not silence and no heavy smoke is present, or if it stays in
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
silence mode continuously, it should be replaced immediately.
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:
SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING
• Test it at least once a week.
This Silence Feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning "chirp" for
• Clean the Smoke larm at least once a month; gently vacuum the
up to 8 hours. Press the Test/Silence button on the larm cover until you hear
outside of the Smoke larm using your household vacuum's soft brush
the acknowledge "chirp".
attachment. Test the Smoke larm. Never use water, cleaners or solvents
since they may damage the unit. 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.
• If the Smoke larm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust and/or
fter 8 hours, the low battery "chirp" will resume. Replace the batteries as
grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace the
soon as possible; this unit will not operate without battery power!
unit immediately.
• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See "Locations
To void For Smoke larms" for details. LATCHING FEATURE
larm Latch is activated after an larm is exposed to alarm levels of smoke.
• When the batteries become weak, the Smoke larm will "chirp" about
once a minute (the low battery warning). This warning should last 7 days, fter smoke levels drop below alarm levels, the Red LED will begin flashing 2
but you should replace the batteries immediately to continue your seconds on, 2 seconds off unless reset by test/silence button. It will continue
to flash or "latch" for about 15 minutes, to give you time to determine which
protection.
unit initiated the alarm.
Choosing a replacement battery:
This feature helps emergency responders, investigators, or service technicians
Your Smoke larm requires two " " Duracell MN1500 batteries. identify which unit(s) in your home were exposed to alarm levels of smoke.
These batteries are available at many local retail stores.
This can help investigators pinpoint the source of smoke.
Low Battery Latch is activated when the larm is in the "low battery
condition". When this occurs, the Green LED flashes 2 seconds on, 2
• lways use the exact batteries specified by this User's Manual.
DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. Clean the battery contacts and seconds off. This feature is designed to help you identify which larm needs
to have the battery replaced. lthough, the larm will sound the low battery
also those of the device prior to battery installation. Install batteries
correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -). chirp approximately once every minute, sometimes during the initial stages
of "low battery", the larm will chirp in greater intervals than one minute,
• Please dispose of or recycle used batteries properly, following any
sometimes up to several hours, until the battery reaches a steady low battery
local regulations. Consult your local waste management authority
level. This innovative feature eliminates the frustration of waiting for and/or
or recycling organization to find an electronics recycling facility in
identifying which unit is chirping. It will continue to flash or "latch" for about
your area. DO NOT DISPOSE OF B TTERIES IN FIRE. B TTERIES
15 minutes, to give you time to determine which unit has a low battery.
M Y EXPLODE OR LE K.
• Keep battery out of reach of children. In the event a battery is IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM
swallowed, immediately contact your poison control center, your
Smoke larms may not operate properly because of dead, missing or weak
physician, or the National Battery Ingestion hotline at 202-625-3333
batteries, a build-up of dirt, dust or grease on the Smoke larm cover, or
as serious injury may occur.
installation in an improper location. Clean the Smoke larm as described in
"Regular Maintenance," and install fresh batteries, then test the Smoke larm
again. If it fails to test properly when you use the test button, or if the problem
ctual battery service life depends on the larm and the environment in which
persists, replace the Smoke larm immediately.
it is installed. ll the batteries specified above are acceptable replacement
batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufacturer's suggested battery life,
• If you hear a "chirp" approximately once a minute, replace the
you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts "chirping"
batteries.
(the "low battery warning").
• If you experience frequent non-emergency alarms (like those caused
by cooking smoke), try relocating the Smoke larm.
To replace the batteries (without removing larm from the ceiling or wall):
• If the alarm sounds when no smoke is visible, try cleaning or
1. Open the battery compartment.
relocating the Smoke larm. The cover may be dirty.
2. Press tabs and B as shown in the diagram
• If the alarm does not sound during testing, try installing new batteries,
and remove each battery.
and make sure they are installed correctly.
3. Insert the new batteries, making sure
Do not try fixing the alarm yourself – this will void your warranty!
they snap completely into the battery
A B
compartment. Match the terminals on the
If the Smoke larm is still not operating properly, and it is still under warranty,
ends of the batteries with the terminals on
the unit. please see "How to Obtain Warranty Service" in the Limited Warranty.
4. Close the battery compartment, and then
test the unit by pressing the Test/Silence
button. RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR
SMOKE ALARMS
Installing Smoke larms in Single-Family Residences
The National Fire Protection ssociation (NFP ), recommends one Smoke
larm on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom. In new
construction, the Smoke larms must be C powered and interconnected.
See " gency Placement Recommendations" for details. For additional cover-
age, it is recommended that you install a Smoke larm in all rooms, halls,
storage areas, finished attics, and basements, where temperatures normally
Locking Features (Continued)
remain between 40˚ F (4.4˚ C) and 100˚ F (37.8˚ C). Make sure no door or
other obstruction could keep smoke from reaching the Smoke larms.
TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
More specifically, install Smoke larms:
1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach one locking pin from mounting bracket.
• On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
• Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly or
completely closed.
• In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleeping
areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet long (12 meters),
install a unit at each end.
• t the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at the bottom
of the basement stairway.
2. Insert the locking pin into the lock located
Specific requirements for Smoke larm installation vary from state to state
opposite from the battery drawer as shown
and from region to region. Check with your local Fire Department for current
in the diagram.
requirements in your area. It is recommended C or C/DC units be inter-
connected for added protection.
3. When you attach the Smoke larm to the mounting bracket, the locking
pin's head will fit into a notch on the bracket.
TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
1. Insert a flathead screwdriver between the
mounting bracket pin and the mounting bracket.
2. Pry the Smoke larm away from the bracket by
turning both the screwdriver and the Smoke
larm counterclockwise (left) at the same time.
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AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
NFP 72 Chapter 29
"For your information, the National Fire larm and Signaling Code, NFP 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
(3) On every level of a dwelling unit, including basements
(4) On every level of a residential board and care occupancy (small facility),
including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics
(5)*In the living area(s) of a guest suite
(6) In the living area(s) of a residential board and care occupancy
(small facility)
(Reprinted with permission from NFP 72 ® , National Fire larm and Signaling
Code Copyright © 2010 National Fire Protection ssociation, Quincy, M
02269. This reprinted material is not the complete and official position of
the National Fire Protection ssociation, on the referenced subject which is
represented only by the standard in its entirety), (National Fire larm and
Signaling Code ® and NFP 72 ® are registered trademarks of the National Fire
Protection ssociation, Inc., Quincy, M 02269).
California State Fire Marshal (CSFM)
Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection
equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: Smoke larm
installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but outside bedrooms),
and Heat or Smoke larms in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms,
kitchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage
rooms, basements, and attached garages.
LOCATIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS
For best performance, VOID installing Smoke larms in these areas:
• Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form
when something burns. reas 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. In areas where a 20-foot (6 meter) distance is not
possible – in modular, mobile, or smaller homes, for example – it is
recommended the Smoke larm be placed as far from these fuel-burning
sources as possible. The placement recommendations are intended to
keep these larms at a reasonable distance from a fuel-burning source,
and thus reduce "unwanted" alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a
Smoke larm is placed directly next to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate
these areas as much as possible.
• In air streams near kitchens. ir currents can draw cooking smoke into
the sensing chamber of a Smoke larm near the kitchen.
• In very damp, humid or steamy areas, or directly near bathrooms with
showers. Keep units at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from showers,
saunas, dishwashers, etc.
• Where the temperatures are regularly below 40˚ F (4.4˚ C) or above
100˚ F (37.8˚ C) including unheated buildings, outdoor rooms, porches,
or unfinished attics or basements.
• In very dusty, dirty, or greasy areas. Do not install a Smoke larm directly
over the stove or range. Clean a laundry room unit frequently to keep it
free of dust or lint.
• Near fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty areas. Drafts can blow
smoke away from the unit, preventing it from reaching sensing chamber.
• In insect infested areas. Insects can clog openings to the sensing chamber
and cause unwanted alarms.
• Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical
"noise" can interfere with the sensor.
• In "dead air" spaces. "Dead air" spaces may prevent smoke from reaching
the Smoke larm.
AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES
"Dead air" spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke larm. To
avoid dead air spaces, follow the installation recommendations below.
On ceilings, install Smoke larms as close to the center of the ceiling as
possible. If this is not possible, install the Smoke larm at least 4 inches
(102 mm) from the wall or corner.
For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of Smoke
larms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm)
from the wall/ceiling line, below typical "dead air" spaces.
On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, install the first Smoke larm
within 3 feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured horizontally.
dditional Smoke larms may be required depending on the length, angle,
etc. of the ceiling's slope. Refer to NFP 72 for details on requirements for
sloped or peaked ceilings.
ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS
Battery (DC) operated Smoke larms: 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.
C powered Smoke larms: Can be interconnected so if one unit senses
smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.
C with battery (DC) back-up: will operate if electricity fails, provided the
batteries are fresh and correctly installed. C and C/DC units must be
installed by a qualified electrician.
Wireless Interconnected larms: Offer the same interconnected functionality
as with hardwired alarms, without wires. Units are easy to install and do not
require professional installation. They provide protection even when electricity
fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed.
Smoke larms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power
systems: C powered Smoke larms should only be operated with true or
pure sine wave inverters. Operating this Smoke larm with most battery-
powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products or square wave or
"quasi sine wave" inverters will damage the larm. If you are not sure about
your inverter or UPS type, please consult with the manufacturer to verify.
Smoke larms for the hearing impaired: Special purpose Smoke larms
should be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a visual alarm and
an audible alarm horn, and meet the requirements of the mericans With
Disabilities ct. These units can be interconnected so if one unit senses
smoke, all units alarm.
Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the
combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
ll these Smoke larms are designed to provide early warning of fires if
located, installed and cared for as described in the user's manual, and if
smoke reaches the larm. If you are unsure which type of unit to install, refer
to NFP (National Fire Protection ssociation) 72 (National Fire larm and
Signaling Code) and NFP 101 (Life Safety Code). National Fire Protection
ssociation, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, M 02269-9101. Local building
codes may also require specific units in new construction or in different areas
of the home.
SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
This Smoke larm is suitable for use in apartments, condominiums, town-
houses, 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 larm in common areas
may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire
protection ordinances/regulations.
This Smoke larm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire
detection systems in places housing many people—like apartment buildings,
condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, health care facilities,
nursing homes, day care facilities, or group homes of any kind. It is not a
suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses,
industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and special-purpose non-residential
buildings which require special fire detection and alarm systems. Depending
on the building codes in your area, this Smoke larm may be used to provide
additional protection in these facilities.
In new construction, most building codes require the use of C or C/DC
powered Smoke larms only. In existing construction, C, C/DC, or DC
powered Smoke larms can be used as specified by local building codes.
Refer to NFP 72 (National Fire larm and Signaling Code) and NFP 101
(Life Safety Code), local building codes, or consult your Fire Department for
detailed fire protection requirements in buildings not defined as "households".
HUD M P Program
Certain HUD battery powered Smoke larm applications, especially those
that fall under HUD 223(f) M P (Multi-family ccelerated Processing), may
require a 10 Year sealed tamper resistant battery. This alarm does not meet
that requirement. Substitute First lert S 340B.
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SPECI L COMPLI NCE CONSIDER TIONS, Continued
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of
the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications to the product, not expressly approved
by First lert / BRK Brands, Inc., could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
Smoke larms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from home
fires worldwide. However, like any warning device, Smoke larms can only
work if they are properly located, installed, and maintained, and if smoke
reaches the larms. They are not foolproof.
Smoke alarms may not waken all individuals. Practice the escape plan
at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from kids to
grandparents. llow children to master fire escape planning and practice
before holding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping. If children or others
do not readily waken to the sound of the smoke alarm, or if there are infants
or family members with mobility limitations, make sure that someone is
assigned to assist them in fire drill and in the event of an emergency. It is
recommended that you hold a fire drill while family members are sleeping in
order to determine their response to the sound of the smoke alarm while
sleeping and to determine whether they may need assistance in the event
of an emergency.
Smoke larms cannot work without power. Battery operated units cannot
work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong type
of batteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed correctly. C units
cannot work if the C power is cut off for any reason (open fuse or circuit
breaker, failure along a power line or at a power station, electrical fire that
burns the electrical wires, etc.). If you are concerned about the limitations
of battery or C power, install both types of units.
Smoke larms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach the
larms. Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls, on roofs, or on the other side
of closed doors may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the larm.
That is why one unit should be installed inside each bedroom or sleeping
area—especially if bedroom or sleeping area doors are closed at night—and
in the hallway between them.
Smoke larms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the
dwelling. For example, a stand-alone unit on the second floor may not detect
smoke from a basement fire until the fire spreads. This may not give you
enough time to escape safely. That is why recommended minimum protection
is at least one unit in every sleeping area, and every bedroom on every level
of your dwelling. Even with a unit on every floor, stand-alone units may not
provide as much protection as interconnected units, especially if the fire starts
in a remote area. Some safety experts recommend installing interconnected
C powered units with battery back-up (see " bout Smoke larms") or
professional fire detection systems, so if one unit senses smoke, all units
alarm. Interconnected units may provide earlier warning than stand-alone
units since all units alarm when one detects smoke.
Smoke larms may not be heard. Though the alarm horn in this unit meets
or exceeds current standards, it may not be heard if: 1) the unit is located
outside a closed or partially closed door, 2) residents recently consumed
alcohol or drugs, 3) the larm is drowned out by noise from stereo, TV, traffic,
air conditioner or other appliances, 4) residents are hearing impaired or sound
sleepers. Special purpose units, like those with visual and audible alarms,
should be installed for hearing impaired residents.
Smoke larms may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes
damage, injury, or death, since smoke from some fires may not reach
the unit immediately. Examples of this include persons smoking in bed,
children playing with matches, or fires caused by violent explosions
resulting from escaping gas.
Smoke larms are not foolproof. Like any electronic device, Smoke larms
are made of components that can wear out or fail at any time. You must test
the unit weekly to ensure your continued protection. Smoke larms cannot
prevent or extinguish fires. They are not a substitute for property or life
insurance.
Smoke larms have a limited life. The unit should be replaced immediately
if it is not operating properly. You should always replace a Smoke larm after
10 years from date of purchase. Write the purchase date on the space provided
on back of unit.
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First lert ® brand and BRK ® 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. Replacement
will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the
product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar
product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial
retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt.
Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance.
BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do not
have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions
of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting
from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on
improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions,
disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized
service center. Further, the warranty does not cover cts of God, such as
fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with
this unit.
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the
extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of
the above warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations
or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or
province to province.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer.
In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer ffairs Division
at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 M - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday
through Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the model number
and date of purchase available when calling.
For Warranty Service return to:
BRK Brands, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906
Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, written or
oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose
with respect to battery.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Install This Smoke larm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
How To Install This Smoke larm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Optional Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Understanding the Indicator Lights
and larm Horn Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
If This Smoke larm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
What To Do In Case Of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Using the Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Latching Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
If You Suspect a Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Recommended Locations For Smoke larms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Locations To void For Smoke larms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
bout Smoke larms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Limitations of Smoke larms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
First lert ® is a registered trademark of the First lert Trust.
BRK ® is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.
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