user`s manual model: vst-ws588ih wireless photoelectric smoke alarm
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1. Wireless Interference Move the other units to a new location Smoke alarm sound Unit is covered by too much dirt Clean smoke alarm See REGULAR unwanted alarms MAINTENANCE for details intermittently or when Incorrect orientation Move smoke alarm to a new location See SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT for details residents are cooking taking showers etc For your records please record Date Purchased Where Purchased Data Installed Replacement data is 5 years after installation NOTE End of Life Signal Once the unit reaches the end of its lifecycle the MALFUNCTION SIGNAL will sound once a minute to indicate the need to immediately replace the Alarm Manufacturer Xiamen Vs Top Electronics Co Ltd 2nd floor No 107 Xiaguang Road Xinyang Industrial District Haicang Xiamen China Tel 0086 592 6017700 Fax 0086 592 6017711 E mail info vs top com Website www orientalert com2. required simply push the Test Hush button again LOCATE FEATURE When the devices alarming for detecting fire smoke signal users can find the kindling point through the Locate Feature Find any one of the alarming device Local Alarm or Remote Alarm press the Test Hush button and release it in 2 seconds Then the Locate Feature will be triggered After triggering Locate Feature all the alarming devices will be stop sound except the initial device which is detecting fire smoke signal keeps alarming until fire smoke signal goes off REGULAR MAINTENANCE 44 WARNING Use only the replacement batteries listed below The unit may not operate properly with other batteries Never use rechargeable batteries since they may not provide a constant charge This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly Test it at least once a week Clean the Alarm at least once a month gently vacuum the outside of the Alarm using your household vacuum s soft brush attachment Test the Alarm Never use water cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit Ifthe Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt dust and or grime and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms replace the unit immediately Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms See Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed for details When the batt
3. ACEMENT AND EXCEPTION INFORMATION l Install a smoke alarm as close to the center of the ceiling as possible If this is not practical mount no closer than 4 inches from a wall or corner Also if local codes allow install smoke alarms on walls between 4 and 12 inches from ceiling wall intersections Install a minimum of two smoke alarms in every home no matter how small the home Install a smoke alarm in each room that is divided by a partial wall either coming down from the ceiling at least 8 inches or coming up from the floor Install a smoke alarm in lived in attics or attics which house electrical equipment like furnaces air conditioners or heaters DO NOT INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS 4 CEILING MINIMUM 4A E ANYWHERE 102 mm IN THIS AREA DEAD AIR SPACE 4 10 cm MINIMUM NEVER 7 30 5 cm MAXIMUM NOT ACCEPTABLE HERE ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA 4 y 102 mm SIDE WALL 1 Near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs kitchens near furnaces hot water heaters Use specialized smoke alarm with unwanted alarm control for this areas 2 In areas with high humidity like bathrooms or areas near dishwashers or washing machines Install at least 10 feet away from these areas 3 Near air returns or heating and cooling supply vents Install at least 3 feet away from these areas The air could blow smoke away from the detector interrupting its alarm 4 Inrooms wher
4. Operation Temperature 4C to 45 C gt Ambient Humidity 10 to 90 Relative Humidity gt Compact size 110mm diameter IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 1 This smoke alarm requires constant working 9 volt battery to operate properly This smoke alarm WILL NOT work if DC power is not connected or has failed or been interrupted for any reason AND the battery is removed drained or improperly connected DO NOT use any other kind of battery except as specified DO NOT connect this smoke alarm to any other type of smoke alarm or auxiliary device except those listed in this manual 2 The Test button accurately tests all smoke alarm functions Do not use any other test method Test smoke alarm weekly to ensure proper operation 3 DO NOT remove or disconnect battery to quiet unwanted alarms This will remove your protection Open windows or fan the air around smoke alarm to silence it 4 Observe and follow all local and national electrical and building codes for installation 5 This smoke alarm is designed to be used inside a single room only In multi room buildings each individual living unit should have its own smoke alarms Do not install in non residential buildings And this smoke alarm is not a substitute for a complete alarm system 6 Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm for many reasons For example if a fire starts in a remote part of the home on another level in a chimney wall roof or on the other side of a closed door smoke ma
5. TE Alarm will not mount to plate if battery is not installed 5 Push test button to test alarm See TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM for details HOW TO SET THE WIRELESS INTERCONNECTION FUNCTION DIP switch function The 1 4numeric is for ID coding total 16 coding refer to TABLE1 ID 0 coding 0000 is a public ID it can communicate with other all other 15 IDs Except IDO the devices can communicate each other only in same ID coding The 5 numeric is for repeater function When being slid ON the repeater function works Repeater function When the device receives emission signal and gives alarm it will emit signal Repeater OFF Repeater OFF 30m 30m 1 Smf 1 Smf Dines ATTS o 60 O00 Repeater Repeater Repeater Repeater Repeater OFF O OFF O OFF 15m 15m Repeater OFF Repeater OFF immediately to drive other units alarming It is also a relay station of wireless signal to form a wireless alarm network with relay transmit The emit distance is 30m in house area for the repeater setting the right diagram is for your reference FOLLOW THE ID SETUP STEPS 1 Remove the battery 2 Press and hold the button for a minimum of 10 seconds 3 Find the 5 position dipswitch located on the back of each device 4 Select one of the units You will define the ID of your system by positioning the switches of the dipswitch in a random pattern The ID will need to be the same for each alarm This ID will differentiate your alarm system f
6. USER S MANUAL MODEL VST WS588lH IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE This user s manual contains important information about your Alarm s operation If you are installing the Alarm rientalert www orientalert com for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the end user WIRELESS PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE ALARM Photoelectric smoke alarms are generally more effective at detecting smoldering fires which smolder for hours before bursting into flame Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding MAIN FEATURES gt DC operated Wireless Interconnectable Smoke Alarm gt Photoelectric sensor for slow smoldering fires SS gt Non radioactive technology for environmental friendly gt Test Hush Button gt Insects proof gt High and stable sensitivity gt With quick fix mounting bracket for easy installation gt Fitting and battery tamper resist feature gt LED operation indicator gt Extra loud alarm sound over 85 dB at 3m gt Low battery and battery missing warning indicator gt Auto reset after smoke is clear SPECIFICATION gt Detection Type Photoelectric sensor for smoke gt Power Source 9V 6F22 Battery gt Working frequency 868MHz gt Emission distance gt 60m open space gt Standby Current 25uA max gt Alarm Current 40mA max gt Sensitivity to Smoke 3 0 6 0 Obs m gt Alarm Sound Level 85 Decibels at 3 meters gt
7. ating properly Test Hush 2 The push to test button accurately tests functions Do WS Button not use an open flame to test this smoke alarm You ne a as may ignite and damage the smoke alarm or your home S Me 3 Test smoke alarms weekly and upon returning from vacation or when no one has been in the household for several days 4 Stand at arm s length from the smoke alarm when testing 5 Press the test button and release it in 2 seconds the smoke alarm will sound a loud beep The other devices in same ID should sound a loud beep in 8 seconds The alarm will stop sounding after 15s 6 If smoke alarm does not sound please retest the smoke alarm DANGER If the alarm sounds and smoke alarm is not being tested the smoke alarm is sensing smoke THE SOUND OF THE ALARM HORN REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND ACTION NUISANCE ALARMS When the nuisance alarms occur press the test hush button and hold it for 3 seconds minimum which can lead the device to be in Hush status refer to TABLE2 for 10 minutes If when the alarm goes off there is no sign of smoke heat or noise to indicate that there is a fire you should get your family into a safe place before you start investigating Check the house carefully in case there is a small fire smoldering somewhere Check whether there is some source of smoke or fumes for example cooking fumes being drawn past the smoke alarm by an extractor If there are frequent nuisance false alar
8. e temperatures may fall below 5 C or rise above 40 C 5 In extremely dusty dirty or insect infested areas where loose particles interfere with smoke alarm operation 4 WARNING Incorrect orientation will result in a decrease in operational effectiveness HOW TO INSTALL THIS ALARM This Alarm 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 4 WARNING Make sure the Alarm 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 Alarm FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION STEPS Mounting Slots 1 From back of alarm remove the mounting plate by turning it Mounting Bracket counterclockwise To later engage tamper resist feature twist X out and set aside one of the pins molded into plate Both pins are 7 exactly the same E Screw 2 Secure plate to ceiling or wall with mounting screws i So pa peo z 9V Battery 3 Set the wireless interconnection See HOW TO SET THE Nee WIRELESS INTERCONNECTION FUNCTION for details 4 Position alarm to mounting plate and turn clockwise to lock into place To engage tamper resist feature insert pin into notch on edge of alarm after alarm is properly positioned in base NO
9. ery back up becomes weak the Alarm will chirp about once a minute the low battery warning This warning should last 7 days but you should replace the battery immediately to continue your protection The unit requires one standard 9V battery The following batteries are acceptable as replacements Golden Power 6F22 New Leader 6F22 Gold Peak 6F22 Eveready 522 1222 Golden Power G6F22 Golden Power GL6F22A IMPORTANT Actual battery service life depends on the Alarm and the environment in which it is installed All the batteries specified above are acceptable replacement batteries for this unit Regardless of the manufacturer s suggested battery life you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts chirping the low battery warning To replace the batteries 1 Use screwdriver to twist out the tamperproof tabs on both sides of the alarm 2 Turn smoke alarm counterclockwise to detach it from the mounting plate 3 Open the battery cover and remove the battery from the compartment 4 Press and hold Test Hush bottom for 10s and then release it 5 Insert a new 9 volt battery to compartment NOTE POLARITY OF CONNECTIONS Ensure the metal tab is fully depressed when the battery has been fitted 6 Close the battery cover 7 Using Test button test the alarm to verify 9V DC battery See TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM for details 8 Reattach the alarm to the mounting plate by turn
10. ing alarm clockwise until it snaps into place Insert the tamperproof tabs back into the notch on edge of alarm after alarm is properly positioned in base 9 Test the alarm using Test button See TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM for details IF YOUR SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS RESPONDING TO AN ALARM A WARNING If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit it is warning you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention NEVER ignore any alarm Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or death Never remove the batteries from a battery operated Alarm to stop an unwanted alarm caused by cooking smoke etc Removing batteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense smoke and removes your protection Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit The alarm will reset automatically If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE Don t panic stay calm Follow your family escape plan Get out of the house as quickly as possible Don t stop to get dressed or collect anything Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them If a door is cool open it slowly Don t open a hot door Keep doors and windows closed unless you must escape through them Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth preferably damp Take short shallow breaths Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home and do a head count to make sure everybody got
11. ms it may be necessary to re locate the device away from the source of the fumes If for some reason the alarm continues to sound without smoke or heat being present due to insect infestation or contamination build up for example the units can be silenced by disconnecting the mains power and removing the unit If cleaning the alarm does not correct the problem it can be returned to the manufacturer for repair or replacement HUSH FEATURE This smoke alarm has a combined Test Hush button to help you control nuisance false alarms Through pressing and holding the Test Hush button for 3S min to cancel the nuisance false alarms The alarm will automatically switch to a reduced sensitivity condition very large levels of smoke from a nearby fire will override the Hush on the smoke alarms This condition allows unwanted alarms to be silenced for a period of approximately 10 minutes The unit will flash the red light every 10 seconds instead of the normal 45 seconds to indicate the sensitivity is reduced For the wireless devices in the same ID when the devices are in Local alarm or Remote alarm status refer to TABLE2 Triggering the Hush function will lead all the devices to be in Hush Status Triggering the Hush function to the device which is in the Normal Operation status refer to TABLE2 will lead only this device to be in Hush status The unit will reset to normal sensitivity at the end of the silenced period If additional silenced time is
12. out safely Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside Give your address then your name Never go back inside a burning building for any reason Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer 44 WARNING Alarms have various limitations See IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION for details TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Not all of the Devices may not all be on the Locate the 5 position dipswitch on the back of alarms accessories produce same ID each unit and ensure that all of the an alarm signal when one corresponding switches are set the same If an device is tested ID needs to be changed Remove power Press and hold the button for a minimum of 10 seconds change the ID and reapply power Devices may not have power Check that battery is properly attached to connector There may be too much Move the other units to a new location and try interference between units again You should try to locate the wireless units as closely to each other as possible Smoke alarm beeps about Low battery Replace battery See REGULAR once a minute MAINTENANCE for details Units signal an alarm when Unit is set to the same ID as a Change the ID of your units by following the no fire is present and none system nearby instructions in HOW TO SET THE of the test buttons have WIRELESS INTERCONNECTION been pushed FUNCTION Make sure to turn power off to all units before changing the switch positions
13. rigger the device to alarm Remote Alarm Off Alarming sound The device is triggered to alarm by receiving the wireless alarm signal from other device Locate Alarm 1 Flash every 0 5seconds Alarming sound Only Local alarm can be in this state but it cannot transmit the alarm signal out 1 Flash every 10seconds The sensitivity of the device is lower Low Battery 1 Flash every 45seconds 1 beep every 45 Low battery warning sensond The device has TEST HUSH LOCATE functions which can be implemented by pressing the button with different holding time under various status Button Definition as below TABLES Current Status Function Press button and Function Press button and release it in 2 seconds hold it for 3 seconds minimum Normal Operation Hush State Low Battery Local Hush Local Alarm Al Hush Remote Alarm Al Hush aye Local Hush Function Definition as below Test This function can simulate the alarm signal and lead the device to Local Alarm Status refer to TABLE2 The simulated alarm signal will disappear after 15 seconds Locate This function can lead the device to Locate Alarm Status refer to TABLE2 Local Hush This function can lead the device to Hush Status refer to TABLE2 Only to the device All Hush This function can lead all the devices which are in the same ID to Hush Status refer to TABLE2 TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM 1 Test each smoke alarm to be sure it is installed correctly and oper
14. rom similar systems nearby refer to TABLE 1 5 Using a pen or pencil change the switches in each of the wireless devices to match the pattern you selected in step 3 Ensure that the sequence is not reversed 6 Insert a 9 volt battery to compartment NOTE POLARITY OF CONNECTIONS The alarms only read the ID that has been set when they are first supplied power Any changes to the switch after the unit is powered will not be recognized and will require the power to be removed Press and hold the button for a minimum of 10 seconds before powering again 7 Close battery compartment door snapping it into place 8 Push test button to test alarm See TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM for details CAUTION Due to the loudness of the alarm always stand at an arm s length away from the unit when testing OPERATING YOUR SMOKE ALARM Once the smoke alarm has been installed A RED indicator light LED should flash approximately once a minute to indicate the battery is healthy and the unit is operating properly If smoke is detected or the unit receives signals from other devices in the wireless system the unit will produce an alarming sound until the air is clear VARIOUS STATUS OF THIS ALARM TABLE2 Current Status RedLED Hom Description Normal Operation 1 Flash every 45seconds Silent The device is on the normal self testing status Local Alarm 1 Flash every 0 5seconds Alarming sound Fire smoke is detected by the device and t
15. ute for insurance Homeowners and renters are responsible for insuring their lives and property In addition it is possible for the smoke alarm to fail at any time For this reason you must test the smoke alarm weekly and replace every 10 years NOTE For best protection we recommend that you install a smoke alarm in every room INSTALLATION i O KITCHEN DINING ROOM SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT O Typical single story home yp g y BED OON LIVING ROOM Install a smoke alarm on the ceiling of wall inside each bedroom and iN SINGLE STORY RESIDENCE APARTMENT MOBILE HOME BEDROOM HALL BEDROOM LIVING ROOM kt KITCHEN eee BASEMENT MULTI STORY RESIDENCE the hallway outside each separate sleeping area If a bedroom area hallway is more than 30 feet long install a smoke alarm at each end If there is a basement Install a smoke alarm on the basement ceiling at the bottom of the stairwell Typical Multi story or split level home Install a smoke alarm on the ceiling of wall inside each bedroom and in the hallway outside each separate sleeping area If a bedroom area hallway is more than 30 feet long install a smoke alarm at each end And please install a smoke alarm on the top of a first to second floor stairwell KEY Minimum required smoke alarm locations Recommended additional smoke alarm locations Smoke alarms with hush features recommended for additional protection IMPORTANT SMOKE ALARM PL
16. y not reach the smoke alarm in time to alert household members A smoke alarm will not promptly detect a fire except in the area or room in which it is installed 7 Smoke alarms may not alert every household member every time The alarm sound is loud in order to alert individuals to a potential danger However there may be limiting circumstances where a household member may not hear the alarm i e outdoor or indoor noise sound sleepers drug or alcohol usage the hard of hearing etc If you suspect that this smoke alarm may not alert a household member install and maintain specialty smoke alarms Household member must hear the alarm s warning sound and quickly respond to it to reduce the risk of damage injury or death that may result from fire If a household member is hearing impaired install special smoke alarms with lights or vibrating devices to alert occupants 8 Smoke alarms can only sound their alarms when they detect smoke Smoke alarms detect combustion particles in the air They do not sense heat flame or gas This smoke alarm is designed to give audible warning of a developing fire However many fires are fast burning explosive or intentional Others are caused by carelessness or safety hazards Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm QUICKLY ENOUGH to ensure safe escape 9 Smoke alarms have limitations This smoke alarm is not foolproof and is not warranted to protect lives or property from fire Smoke alarms are not a substit
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