First Alert SA520 User Manual

USER'S MANUAL
This Smoke larm is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box up to a 4-inch (10 cm) size, on either the ceiling or wall (if allowed by local codes).
Read "Recommended Locations For Smoke larms" and "Locations to void For Smoke larms" before you begin installation.
WIRELESS ON L NK ® AC POWERED Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers • Standard Flathead screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver.
SMOKE ALARM WITH BATTERY BACK-UP
Make sure the larm is not receiving excessively noisy power. Examples of noisy power could be major appliances on the same
circuit, power from a generator or solar power, light dimmer on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting. Excessively noisy power may
cause damage to your larm.
The Mounting Bracket:
To remove the mounting bracket from the Smoke
larm base, hold the Smoke larm base firmly
~ and twist the mounting bracket counterclockwise.
Input: 120V C ,
The mounting bracket installs onto the junction box.
60Hz, 0.09
It has a variety of screw slots to fit most boxes.
The Power Connector:
The power connector plugs into a power input block on
IMPORT NT!
PLE SE RE D C REFULLY ND S VE. the Smoke larm. It supplies the unit with C power.
This user's manual contains important information about your • The black wire is "hot."
Smoke larm's operation. If you are installing this Smoke larm for use by
• The white wire is neutral.
others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.
• The orange wire is used for interconnect.
If you need to remove the power connector, turn
Printed in Mexico CONFORMS TO Model POWER OFF first. Insert a flat screwdriver blade
S 520 between the power connector and the security tab
M08-0149-005 Q UL STD 217
07/12 inside the power input block. Gently pry back the tab
and pull the connector free.
QUICK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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system with no additional electrical work.
ll First lert ® and BRK ® Smoke larms conform to regulatory 1. Insert the batteries into the battery
requirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of drawer of the first larm and close
combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced the drawer.
in all fires.
2. The larm will sound with a chirp.
Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric
3. If you purchased the Talking Smoke
technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced
and Carbon Monoxide larm, you
in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible
will now be prompted to set the
materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include
larm's location. Follow the direction given by the larm.
paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.
NOTE: Steps 4 through 6 need to be completed within two minutes.
Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization If more than two minutes pass, the Green power LED will stop
technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in blinking. Simply open the battery drawer of the second larm
greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours and repeat steps 4 through 6.
before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes
4. Insert the batteries into the battery drawer of the next larm. DO NOT
burning in couches or bedding.
CLOSE THE DR WER.
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke larms on each
5. Press and hold the test button and then close the battery drawer.
level and in every bedroom of your home.
6. Once you hear the unit chirp, release the test button. The Green power
LED will start to blink indicating the ONELINK
program data from one of the other setup ONELINK
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
7. Press and hold the test button on the first larm, until the second
larm chirps and its Green power LED stops blinking. Then release
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away the test button.
from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers; 4) Keep
8. If you purchased the Talking Smoke and Carbon Monoxide larm, you
electrical appliances in good condition and don't overload electrical circuits;
will now be prompted to set the larm's location. Follow the directions
5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and debris-
given by the larm.
free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep
9. If you have purchased the hardwired battery back-up ONELINK
portable heaters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable
you can now connect the hardwired larm by installing the three-wire
materials; 8) Don't let rubbish accumulate.
connector on the ceiling to the larm.
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if
10. Repeat steps 4-9 for additional ONELINK
they are not working properly. Smoke larms that do not work cannot alert
You have now successfully linked your new ONELINK
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 To add additional larms at a later time, follow steps 4 through 9.
means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.
FOLLOW THESE INSTALLATION STEPS
The basic installation of this Smoke larm is similar whether you want to
BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
install one Smoke larm, or interconnect more than one Smoke larm.
IMPORT NT! Read "Recommended Locations for Smoke larms" and
If you are interconnecting more than one Smoke larm, you MUST read
"Locations to void for Smoke larms" before beginning. This unit monitors "Special Requirements For Interconnected Smoke larms" below before
the air, and when smoke reaches its sensing chamber, it alarms. It can give you begin installation.
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
ELECTRIC L SHOCK H Z RD. Turn off power to the area where you
in this manual. This unit will not sense gas, heat, or flame. It cannot prevent
will install this unit at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning
or extinguish fires. installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may result
in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
Understand The Different Type of Smoke larms
1. Remove the mounting bracket from
Battery powered or electrical? Different Smoke larms provide different
types of protection. See " bout Smoke larms" for details. the base, and attach it to the junction
box.
Know Where To Install Your Smoke larms
2. Using wire nuts, connect the power
Fire Safety Professionals recommend at least one Smoke larm on
connector to the household wiring.
every level of your home, in every bedroom, and in every bedroom
hallway or separate sleeping area. See "Recommended Locations For
ST ND- LONE L RM ONLY:
Smoke larms" and "Locations To void For Smoke larms" for details.
• Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in
Know What Smoke larms Can and Can't Do
the junction box.
Smoke larm can help alert you to fire, giving you precious time to
• Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the
escape. It can only sound an alarm once smoke reaches the sensor.
junction box.
See "Limitations of Smoke larms" for details.
• Tuck the orange wire inside the junction box. It is used for interconnect
only.
Check Your Local Building Codes
This Smoke larm is designed to be used in a typical single-family home. INTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY:
It alone will not meet requirements for boarding houses, apartment
Strip off about 1/2" (12 mm) of the plastic coating on the orange wire
buildings, hotels or motels. See "Special Compliance Considerations"
on the power connector.
for details.
• Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in
the junction box.
• Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the
junction box.
ELECTRIC L SHOCK H Z RD. Turn off the power to the area where
the Smoke larm is installed before removing it from the mounting
• Connect the orange wire on the power connector to the interconnect
bracket. Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious wire in the junction box. Repeat for each unit you are interconnecting.
electrical shock, injury or death. Never connect the hot or neutral wires in the junction box to the orange
interconnect wire. Never cross hot and neutral wires between larms.
• This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is
3. Plug the power connector into the back of the Smoke larm.
recommended that you install special units which use devices
like flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents. 4. Position the base of the Smoke larm over the mounting bracket and
turn. The larm can be positioned over the bracket every 90°. Turn the
• Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes in
Smoke larm clockwise (right) until the unit is in place.
your area; rticles 210 and 300.3 (B) of NFP 70 (NEC), NFP 72,
NFP 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOC ); OTFDC 5. Check all connections.
(C BO), and any other local or building codes that may apply.
Wiring and installation must be performed by a licensed electrician.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in injury or property Improper wiring of the power connector or the wiring leading to the
damage. power connector will cause damage to the larm and may lead to a
non-functioning larm.
• This unit must be powered by a 24-hour, 120V C pure sine wave
60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch,
dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure to connect this
unit to a 24-hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant
protection.
The locking features are designed to discourage unauthorized removal of the battery or larm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in single-family
• This Smoke larm must have C or battery power to operate.
households where unauthorized battery or larm removal is not a concern.
If the C power fails, battery back-up will allow the alarm to
These Smoke larms have two separate locking features: one to lock the battery compartment, and the other to lock the Smoke larm
sound for at least 4 minutes. If C power fails and the battery is
to the mounting bracket. You can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.
weak, protection should last for at least 7 days. If C power fails
and the battery is dead or missing, the alarm cannot operate. Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers • Standard Flathead screwdriver.
• Never disconnect the power from an C powered unit to stop an Both locking features use locking pins, which are molded into the mounting bracket. Using needle-nose pliers, remove one or both pins
from the mounting bracket, depending on how many locking features you want to use.
unwanted alarm. Doing so will disable the unit and remove your
protection. In the case of a true unwanted alarm open a window
or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset auto-
To permanently remove either lock, insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock, and pry the pin out of the lock.
matically when it returns to normal operation. Never remove the
batteries from a battery operated unit to stop an unwanted alarm
(caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Instead open a window or fan TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.
Do not lock the battery compartment until you have installed the
battery and tested the battery back-up.
• Connect this unit ONLY to other compatible units. See "How To 1. Push and hold Test/Silence button until the alarm sounds:
3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
Install This Smoke larm" for details. Do not connect it to any
other type of alarm or auxiliary device. Connecting anything else
to this unit may damage it or prevent it from operating properly.
If the unit does not alarm during testing, DO NOT lock the battery
• This Smoke larm has a battery drawer which resists closing
unless a battery is installed. This warns you the unit will not compartment! Install a new battery and test again. If the Smoke
operate under DC power without a battery. larm still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
• Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding. 2. Using needle-nose pliers, detach one locking pin from the mounting
It is loud to wake you in an emergency. Exposure to the horn at bracket.
close range may harm your hearing.
• Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the
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
THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM
The Parts of This Unit
1 Mounting Bracket
2 Mounting Slots
3 Locking Pins (break out of bracket)
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4 Hot (Black) C Wire
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5 Neutral (White) C Wire
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6 Interconnect (Orange) Wire
7 Quick-Connect Power Connector
8 Turn this way to remove from bracket
9 Turn this way to attach to bracket
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10 Slide-Out Battery Drawer
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INST LL TION STEPS, Continued
® ONELINK ® ST ND- LONE L RM ONLY:
• If you are only installing one Smoke larm, restore power to the
junction box.
INTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY:
• If you are interconnecting multiple Smoke larms, repeat steps
1-5 for each Smoke larm in the series. When you are finished,
restore power to the junction box.
ELECTRIC L SHOCK H Z RD. Do not restore power until all Smoke
larms are completely installed. Restoring power before installation is
complete may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
6. Make sure the Smoke larm is receiving C power. Under normal
operation, the Green power indicator light will shine continuously.
7. If the Green power indicator light does not light, TURN OFF POWER
TO THE JUNCTION BOX and recheck all connections. If all connections
are correct and the Green power indicator still does not light when you
restore the power, the unit should be replaced immediately.
8. Test each Smoke larm. Press and hold the Test/Silence button until the
unit alarms. When testing a series of interconnected units you must
test each unit individually. Make sure all units alarm when each one
® larm is waiting for
® larms. is tested.
If any unit in the series does not alarm, TURN OFF POWER and recheck
connections. If it does not alarm when you restore power, replace it
immediately.
Special Requirements For Interconnected Smoke larms
® larm,
• Failure to meet any of the above requirements could damage the
units and cause them to malfunction, removing your protection.
® larms.
larms. • C and C/DC Smoke larms can be interconnected. Under C
®
power, all units will alarm when one senses smoke. When power is
interrupted, only the C/DC units in the series will continue to send
and receive signals. C powered Smoke larms will not operate.
Interconnected units can provide earlier warning of fire than stand-alone
units, especially if a fire starts in a remote area of the dwelling. If any unit
in the series senses smoke, all units will alarm. To determine which Smoke
larm initiated an alarm, see table:
On Initiating larms Red LED flashes rapidly
On ll Other larms Red LED is Off
Interconnect units within a single family residence only. Otherwise all house-
holds will experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit in the series.
Interconnected units will only work if they are wired to compatible units and
all requirements are met. This unit is designed to be compatible with:
First lert ® Smoke larm Models S 4120, S 4121B, S 100B, 9120 series
and BRK Electronics ® Smoke larm Models 100S, 4120 series, 9120 series,
7010 series; BRK Electronics ® Heat larm Models HD6135F, HD6135FB;
Smoke/CO larm Models SC6120B, SC9120B; CO larm Model CO5120B;
Relay Modules RM3 and RM4.
Interconnected units must meet LL of the following requirements:
• maximum of 18 compatible units may be interconnected
(Maximum of 12 Smoke larms).
• The same fuse or circuit breaker must power all interconnected units.
• The total length of wire interconnecting the units should be less than
1000 feet (300 meters). This type of wire is commonly available at
Hardware and Electrical Supply stores.
• ll wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and NFP 70 (NEC).
Refer to NFP 72, NFP 101, and/or your local building code for
further connection requirements.
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. Unswitched 120V C B. To additional units; Maximum = 18 total
60 Hz source (Maximum 12 Smoke larms)
1. Smoke larm 4. Wire Nut 7. Interconnect Wire
(Orange)
2. Ceiling or Wall 5. Junction Box
8. Hot Wire (Blk)
3. Power Connector 6. Neutral Wire (Wht)
Continued above...
OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES
TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Once the Smoke larm is installed, you must disconnect it from the C power
before unlocking the battery compartment.
ELECTRIC L SHOCK H Z RD. Turn off the power to the area where the
Smoke larm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket.
Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock,
injury or death.
lways discharge the branch circuit before servicing an C or C/DC
Smoke larm. First, turn off the C power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
Next, remove the battery from Smoke larms with battery back-up. Finally,
press and hold the Test/Silence button for 5-10 seconds to discharge the
branch circuit.
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. Disconnect the power connector by gently prying
it away from the back of the Smoke larm.
3. 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.)
4. To relock the battery compartment, close the
battery door and reinsert locking pin in lock.
5. Reconnect the power connector to the back of the Smoke larm, reattach
the Smoke larm to the mounting bracket, and restore the power.
When replacing the battery, always test the Smoke larm before relocking the
battery compartment.
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WIRELESS OPERATION
UNDERSTANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS
First lert ® ONELINK ® Technology is the easy, cost-effective way to provide
AND ALARM HORN PATTERNS
your family with whole-home safety. ll ONELINK
each other without wires or connectors. When one larm sounds, they all
C Power DC Power
sound. This provides your family with an earlier warning of potential danger,
ll Models
and gives you more time to react.
Normal Operation Constant Green LED Green LED Off
The communication distance (range) between any two ONELINK
typically 50 feet (15 meters) inside of a home. Some features of a home, such
No udible larm No udible larm
as the number of floors, number/size of rooms, furniture and types of building
Test Condition Constant Green LED Green LED Off materials used may reduce the range of the larms. Examples include:
suspended ceilings, ductwork, large metallic appliances (refrigerators) and
Rapidly Flashing Rapidly Flashing
metal studs. feature of ONELINK
Red LED Red LED
network. ll larms will repeat any alarm signal that is received to all other
ONELINK ® larms. Interference from structural conditions can be overcome
udible larm udible larm
by adding additional larms to route the wireless signal around obstructions.
larm Condition* Constant Green LED Green LED Off
(Initiating Unit)
Rapidly Flashing Rapidly Flashing
• The range and proper operation of any wireless device will vary
Red LED Red LED
depending on its surroundings. It is very important that each
udible larm udible larm larm is tested individually before and after installation to make
sure that all larms respond properly.
Silence Mode Rapidly Flashing Rapidly Flashing
• The ONELINK ® larms are not to be used outdoors or to transmit
Red LED Red LED
between buildings. The larms will not communicate properly
under these conditions.
Low Battery larm "chirp'' approx. larm "chirp'' approx.
once/minute once/minute • Metal objects and metallic wallpaper may interfere with signals
from wireless larms. larms should be tested after changes to
Malfunction 3 rapid "chirps" every 3 rapid "chirps" every
your home such as remodeling, moving furniture, and with metal
minute; LED flashes minute; LED flashes
doors opened and closed.
approx. once a minute approx. once a minute
Your First lert ® ONELINK ® Smoke larm will automatically communicate
potential fires with all other First lert
NOTE: When power is applied, unit(s) may alarm momentarily.
*When any Smoke larm in an interconnected series triggers an alarm, its
red LED will flash rapidly. The red LEDs will remain OFF on any remaining Changes or modifications not expressly approved by BRK Brands, Inc.
alarms in the series. This feature helps responders identify which unit(s)
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
triggered the alarm.
IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS
WEEKLY TESTING
RESPONDING TO AN ALARM
During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern:
3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
• 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-in
test switch accurately tests the unit's operation as required by
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
• If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you
• If the larm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately. of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate
attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result
Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer
in injury or death.
for replacement. See "Limited Warranty" at the end of this manual.
• Never disconnect the C power to quiet an unwanted alarm.
Disconnecting the power disables the larm so it cannot sense
DO NOT stand close to the larm when the horn is sounding. Exposure smoke. This will remove your protection. Instead, open a window or
at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When testing, step away
fan the smoke away from the unit. The larm will reset automatically.
when horn starts sounding.
• If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working
properly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this
Smoke larm. Press and hold the test button on the cover of the unit until • ELECTRIC L SHOCK H Z RD: ttempting to disconnect the power
the alarm sounds (the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you connector from the unit when the power is on may result in electrical
release the button). If it does not alarm, make sure the unit is receiving power
shock, serious injury or death.
and test it again. If it still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
When an interconnected system of C powered units is in alarm, the alarm
During testing, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern:
indicator light on the unit(s) that initiated the alarm will blink rapidly. It will
3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
remain OFF on any remaining units.
When testing a series of interconnected units you must test each unit
If the unit alarms, get everyone out of the dwelling immediately.
individually. Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested.
If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a fire—
REGULAR MAINTENANCE 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
This unit has been designed to be as maintenance-free as possible, but there
Feature to silence the larm). This will silence the alarm, and once the smoke
are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly:
clears the unit will reset itself automatically.
• Test it at least once a week.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
• Clean the Smoke larm at least once a month; gently vacuum the
outside of the Smoke larm using your household vacuum's soft brush
• Don't panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.
attachment. Test the Smoke larm. Never use water, cleaners or solvents
• Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don't stop to
since they may damage the unit.
get dressed or collect anything.
• If the Smoke larm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust and/or
grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace the unit • Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them.
immediately. If a door is cool, open it slowly. Don't open a hot door. Keep doors
and windows closed, unless you must escape through them.
• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See "Locations
To void For Smoke larms" for details.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).
• When the battery back-up becomes weak, the Smoke larm will "chirp" Take short, shallow breaths.
about once a minute (the low battery warning). This warning should last
7 days, but you should replace the batteries immediately to continue your • Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home,
and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.
protection.
• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.
Choosing a replacement battery:
Give your address, then your name.
Your Smoke larm requires 2 " " Duracell MN1500 batteries.
These batteries are available at many local retail stores. • Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.
• lways use the exact batteries specified by this User's Manual.
DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. Clean the battery contacts and
larms have various limitations. See "Limitations of Smoke larms" for
also those of the device prior to battery installation. Install batteries
details.
correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).
• Please dispose of or recycle used batteries properly, following any
USING THE SILENCE FEATURE
local regulations. Consult your local waste management authority
or recycling organization to find an electronics recycling facility in
The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 15
your area. DO NOT DISPOSE OF B TTERIES IN FIRE. B TTERIES minutes.
M Y EXPLODE OR LE K.
The Silence Feature does not disable the unit—it makes it temporarily
• Keep battery out of reach of children. In the event a battery is less sensitive to smoke. For your safety, if smoke around the unit is
swallowed, immediately contact your poison control center, your
dense enough to suggest a potentially dangerous situation, the unit will
physician, or the National Battery Ingestion hotline at 202-625-3333
stay in alarm or may re-alarm quickly. If you do not know the source of
as serious injury may occur.
the smoke, do not assume it is an unwanted alarm. Not responding to an
alarm can result in property loss, injury, or death.
ctual battery service life depends on the smoke alarm and the environment To silence Smoke larms in an interconnected series:
in which it is installed. ll the batteries specified above are acceptable
1. To silence multiple alarms in an interconnected series, you must press the
replacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufacturer's suggested
Test/Silence button on the unit(s) that triggered the alarm.
battery life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts
"chirping" (the "low battery warning"). 2. Once you activate the Silence feature, the Red LED will continue to flash
rapidly.
To replace the batteries (without removing larm from the ceiling or wall):
3. Pressing the Test/Silence button when in silence will restart the silence
1. Open the battery compartment.
timer.
2. Press tabs and B as shown in the
diagram and remove each battery.
The Silence Feature on these units can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm
3. Insert the new batteries, making sure
they snap completely into the battery 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
compartment. Match the terminals on
stays in silence mode continuously, it should be replaced immediately.
the ends of the batteries with the A B
terminals on the unit.
4. Close the battery compartment, and then SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING
test the unit by pressing the Test/Silence
This silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning "chirp" for
button.
up to 8 hours. You can silence the low battery warning "chirp" by pressing
the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover.
Once the low battery warning "chirp" silence feature is activated, the unit
continues to flash the Green light twice a minute for 8 hours. fter 8 hours,
the low battery "chirp" will resume. Replace the batteries as soon as
possible; this unit will not operate without battery power!
Locking Features, Continued To deactivate this feature: Press the Test/Silence button again. The unit will
go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume (LED flashes and
TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET unit sounds "chirp" once a minute).
1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach one locking pin from mounting bracket.
IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM
Smoke larms may not operate properly because of dead, missing or weak
batteries, a build-up of dirt, dust or grease on the Smoke larm cover, or
installation in an improper location. Clean the Smoke larm as described in
"Regular Maintenance," and install a fresh battery, then test the Smoke larm
again. If it fails to test properly when you use the test button, or if the problem
persists, replace the Smoke larm immediately.
• If you hear a "chirp" approximately once a minute, replace the
2. Insert the locking pin into the lock located batteries.
opposite from the battery drawer as shown
• If you experience frequent non-emergency alarms (like those caused
in the diagram.
by cooking smoke), try relocating the Smoke larm.
• If the alarm sounds when no smoke is visible, try cleaning or
3. When you attach the Smoke larm to the mounting bracket, the locking relocating the Smoke larm. The cover may be dirty.
pin's head will fit into a notch on the bracket.
• If the alarm does not sound during testing, make sure it is receiving
C power from the household current.
TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
lways discharge the branch circuit before servicing an C or C/DC
Smoke larm. First, turn off the C power at the circuit breaker or fuse
ELECTRIC L SHOCK H Z RD. Turn off the power to the area where the box. Next, remove the battery from Smoke larms with battery back-up.
Smoke larm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket.
Finally, press and hold the test button for 5-10 seconds to discharge the
Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock,
branch circuit.
injury or death.
Do not try fixing the alarm yourself – this will void your warranty!
If the Smoke larm is still not operating properly, and it is still under warranty,
lways discharge the branch circuit before servicing an C or C/DC
please see "How to Obtain Warranty Service" in the Limited Warranty.
Smoke larm. First, turn off the C power at the circuit breaker or fuse
box. Next, remove the battery from Smoke larms with battery back-up.
Finally, press and hold the Test/Silence button for 5-10 seconds to
discharge the branch circuit.
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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RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS
FOR SMOKE ALARMS
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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.
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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
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.
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More specifically, install Smoke larms:
• 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.
Specific requirements for Smoke larm installation vary from state to state
and from region to region. Check with your local Fire Department for current
requirements in your area. It is recommended C or C/DC units be inter-
connected for added protection.
® ONELINK ® Smoke larms.
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).
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 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.
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.
ONELINK ® Smoke larms with battery (DC) back-up: Interconnects with
all ONELINK ® enabled Smoke and Smoke/CO larms without wires or con-
nectors, so when one alarm sounds, they all sound. Will operate if electricity
fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units are easy to
install, and do not require professional installation.
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.
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SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
This Smoke larm 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 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, condo-
miniums, 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.
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.
FCC ID: M7U5201L
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 grand-
parents. 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 deter-
mine 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 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.
First lert ® is a registered trademark of the First lert Trust.
ONELINK ® is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.
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