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1. Aux Relay Contact and Visual Signaling Strobe Light with Tandem Wire Connection CSX Same as the CS but with an additional wire grey provided for the remote activation of the strobe NOTE Loss of electrical input will cause the smoke alarm not to function For maximum safety you should install both battery operated and AC powered smoke alarms HOW YOUR SMOKE ALARM WORKS The 700 Series smoke alarm operates on the photoelectric light scatter principle The unit s sensing chamber houses a light source and a light sensor The darkened sensing chamber is exposed to the atmosphere and designed to permit optimum smoke entry from any direction while rejecting light from outside the smoke alarm The light source is an infrared invisible LED which pulses every 8 seconds The light sensor is a photodiode matched to the light frequency of the LED light source Under normal conditions the light generated by the pulsing infrared LED is not seen by the light sensor as it is positioned out of the direct path of the light beam When smoke enters the sensing chamber light from the pulsing LED light source is reflected by the smoke particles onto the photodiode light sensor At the first sighting of smoke the device is put into a pre alarm mode This is indicated by a rapidly flashing LED on the face of the smoke alarm Once the light sensor confirms smoke for 2 consecutive pulses inside the chamber the light sensor produces the signal necessa2. turned off before checking wire connections c If power supply and wiring check out but red light does not flash return smoke alarm to manufacturer See TO RETURN A SMOKE ALARM d When powering up smoke alarms in a tandem installation and all smoke alarms sound immediately inspect all smoke alarms for those with an illuminated indicator light These will be the trouble units 3 Testing with the Test Knob a Rotate test knob counter clockwise to TEST 1 position and wait up to 20 seconds for smoke alarm to sound If smoke alarm does not sound after 20 seconds return smoke alarm for service b After successfully testing smoke alarm return test knob to NORMAL non test position and wait 20 seconds for the smoke alarm to stop sounding ROTATE ALARM TO UPRIGHT POSITION TEST KNOB IN NORMAL NOT TEST POSITION PHOTODIODE INFRARED R DETECTOR DOES NOT SEE LIGHT gt NORMAL p S TEST 2 Sz x Li TEST1 27 POWER ON ALARM LIGHT TEST EACH SMOKE ALARM WEEKLY IF ELECTRICAL POWER IS LOST THIS SMOKE ALARM WILL NOT OPERATE c To test smoke alarm for high sensitivity turn test knob clockwise to TEST 2 position Alarm should remain silent d Make sure to return test knob back to its normal position e If your alarm sounds during this test it means the unit s sensitivity has become too high and may cause false alarms Pg 7 5 f This could mean your smoke alarm is dirty and should be cleaned as de
3. GENTEX CORPORATION A Smarter Vision 700 SERIES PHOTOELECTRIC TYPE SINGLE STATION MULTI STATION SMOKE ALARMS AC POWERED 120V 60Hz or 220V 50Hz Installation Instructions Owner s Information READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE INTRODUCTION 700 SERIES The 713 Series smoke alarm is a photoelectric type unit for use as an evacuation device in residential applications while the 710 and 720 Series are for use as an alert and relocate device Each smoke alarm has a solid state piezo signal to warn and alert the household to the presence of threatening smoke Your photoelectric smoke alarm is designed to detect the smoke that results from an actual fire Consequently it is uncommon for household smoke such as cigarette smoke or normal cooking smoke to cause an alarm MODELS SEE BACK OF SMOKE ALARM FOR EXACT MODEL TAO ce eve ected 120 VAC 60Hz 7 kG here So ean 120 VAC 60Hz with Temporal Horn T20 iain neire 220 VAC 50Hz These units produce a non temporal audible alarm and are therefore not intended for locations where the desired action of the occupant s is evacuation Per NFPA 72 the American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal as defined in ANSI 3 41 is required whenever the intended response is to evacuate the building OPTIONS SELECTIONS T Integral 135 F Thermal Sensor H Isolated 135 F Thermal Sensor F 1 Form A 1 Form C Aux Relay with Tandem Wire Connection CS W or C 1 Form C
4. UT IN MOBILE HOMES In mobile homes built after about 1978 that were designed and insulated to be energy efficient smoke alarms should be installed as described in the section above In older mobile homes that have little or no insulation compared to today s standards uninsulated metal outside walls and roofs can transfer heat and cold from outdoors making the air right next to them hotter or colder than the rest of the inside air These layers of hotter or colder air can prevent smoke from reaching a smoke alarm Therefore put smoke alarms in such units only on inside walls between 4 and 12 inches 10 and 30 cm from the ceiling If you are not sure about the insulation level in your mobile home or if you notice that the walls or ceiling are unusually hot or cold install the smoke alarm on an inside wall Minimum protection requires one smoke alarm as close to the sleeping area as possible For better protection put one smoke alarm in each room but first read the Locations to Avoid LOCATIONS TO AVOID Nuisance alarms are caused by placing smoke alarms where they will not operate properly To avoid nuisance alarms do not place smoke alarms In or near areas where combustion particles are normally present such as kitchens in garages where there are particles of combustion in vehicle exhausts near furnaces hot water heaters or gas space heaters Install units at least 20 feet 6 meters away from kitchens and other areas
5. dows closed unless you open them to escape g Meet at your prearranged meeting place after leaving the house h Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside your house Give the address and your name i Never re enter a burning building Contact your local Fire Department for more information on making your home safer from fires and about preparing your family s escape plans NOTE Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all sleeping individuals and that it is the responsibility of individuals in the household that are capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not be awakened by the alarm sound or to those who may be incapable of safely evacuating the area unassisted WHAT THIS SMOKE ALARM CAN DO This smoke alarm is designed to sense smoke entering its sensing chamber It does not sense gas heat except for the H or T options or flames When properly located installed and maintained this smoke alarm is designed to provide early warning of developing fires at a reasonable cost This unit monitors the air and when it senses smoke activates its built in alarm horn It can provide precious time for you and your family to escape from your residence before a fire spreads Such an early warning however is possible only if the smoke alarm is located installed and maintained as specified in this User s Manual NOTE This smoke alarm is designed for use within single resid
6. e your Smoke Alarm to become inopera ble within the warranty period Gentex will repair your Smoke Alarm or furnish you with a new or rebuilt replacement Smoke Alarm without charge to you except for postage required to return the Smoke Alarm to us Your repaired or replacement Smoke Alarm will be returned to you free of charge and it will be covered under this warranty for the balance of the warranty period This warranty is void if our inspection of your Smoke Alarm shows that the damage or failure was caused by abuse misuse abnormal usage faulty installation improper maintenance or repairs other than those performed by us ANY WARRANTIES MPLIED UNDER ANY STATE LAW INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLY ONLY FOR TI PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE PLEA OTE THAT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMEATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU GENTEX WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS DAMAGE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KND ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE USE OR REPAIR OF tile SMOKE ALARM PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION O SON or INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY or 4 cti a kenshi materials or construction should cause your Smoke Alarm to become inoperable within the warranty period you must return the Smoke Alarm to Gentex postage prepaid You must also pack the Smoke Alarm to m
7. ed areas If insects enter a smoke alarm s sensing chamber they may cause a nuisance alarm Get rid of the bugs before installing units where bugs are a problem e Near fluorescent light fixtures Electrical noise from nearby fluorescent light fixtures may cause a nuisance alarm Install smoke alarms and fluorescent lights on separate electrical circuits WARNING Never disconnect an AC smoke alarm to silence the nuisance alarm Open a window or fan the air around the unit to remove the smoke The smoke alarm will automatically turn off when the smoke in the air is completely gone Do not stand close to the unit The sound produced by the device is loud because it is designed to awaken you in an emergency Prolonged exposure to the horn at a close distance may be harmful to your hearing INSTALLATION 700 SERIES Caution New Construction DO NOT attach smoke alarm head until AFTER sanding painting and other dust creating situations are finished and cleaned up WIRING GENERAL 1 Use U L Listed cable with Class 1 insulation 2 Observe local code requirements Use box connector to anchor cable to outlet box 3 Metal outlet boxes must be grounded to earth ground CAUTION Turn off electricity to prevent SHOCK and damage to smoke alarm Be sure the power line to the smoke alarms is not controlled by any on off switch or other type of switch other than a fuse or circuit breaker IMPORTANT Insure that all fluorescent lighting f
8. em MUST get their power from the same circuit that is all smoke alarms in tandem must be controlled by the same fuse or circuit breaker e After installation to verify proper working conditions all horns must sound in this system IMPORTANT WARNING Failure to observe any of the conditions set forth may cause system malfunction and damage to the smoke alarm MOUNTING PLATE amp SMOKE ALARM 1 Lace the connector through the provided mounting plate and secure the plate to the junction box so that the smoke alarm snap in tabs are in the vertical position if wall mounted NOTE Mounting plate is marked THIS SIDE OUT and slotted for proper positioning 2 Plug the wire connector into the smoke alarm base VERTICAL ALIGNMENT MOUNTING SLOTS FOR TABS MOUNTING TABS 3 Place smoke alarm up to the mounting plate rotating it clockwise until smoke alarm firmly locks into place Keep the smoke alarm parallel to mounting plate so upper and lower tabs on plate seat correctly into smoke alarm WORK CONNECTOR WIRES BACK THROUGH HOLE IN ADAPTOR PLATE CHECKOUT amp TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Turn test knob to the NORMAL position and supply house power to smoke alarm The red indicator light should flash every 15 30 seconds showing that smoke alarm is operating properly 2 If red light is not flashing or the green LED is not on a Check the house current b Check connector plug and wire connections NOTE Be sure power is
9. ential living units only that is it should be used inside a single family home or one apartment of a multi family building In a multi family building the device may not provide early warning for residents if it is placed outside of the residential units such as on outside porches in corridors lobbies basements or in other apartments In multi family buildings each residential unit should have smoke alarms to alert the residents of that unit Units designed to be interconnected should be interconnected within one family residence only otherwise nuisance alarms will occur when a smoke alarm in another living unit is tested IMPORTANT NOTE WHAT SMOKE ALARMS CANNOT DO Smoke alarms will not work without power Battery operated smoke alarms will not work without batteries with dead batteries or if the batteries are not installed properly AC powered smoke alarms will not work if their AC power supply is cut off by an electrical fire an open fuse or circuit breaker or for any other reason If you are concerned about the reliability of either the batteries or your AC power supply for any of the above reasons you should install both battery and AC powered units for maximum safety Smoke alarms may not sense fire that starts where smoke cannot reach the units such as in chimneys in walls on roofs or on the other side of closed doors If bedroom doors are usually closed at night smoke alarms should be placed in each bedroom as well a
10. ersons and property in non residential buildings such as warehouses or other large industrial or commercial buildings It alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems designed to protect individuals in hotels and motels dormitories hospitals or other health and supervisory care and retirement homes Please refer to NFPA 101 The Life Safety Code and NFPA 72 for smoke alarm requirements for fire protection in buildings not defined as households Installing smoke alarms may make you eligible for lower insurance rates but smoke alarms are not a substitute for insurance Home owners and renters should continue to insure their lives and property PLACEMENT OF SMOKE ALARMS THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION S STANDARD 72 National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 Pg 7 2 For your information the National Fire Protection Association s Standard 72 reads as follows Smoke alarms shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics In new construction a smoke alarm shall be installed in each sleeping room Where to Locate the Required Smoke Alarms in Existing Construction The major threat from fire in a family living unit is at night when everyone i
11. h article 760 of the latest edition of the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 and must not exceed a resistance of 10 ohms Tandem Wiring Diagram QUICK DISCONNECT TYPE PLUS SMOKE LIMITATIONS eo Maximum of 12 smoke alarms may be connected aA VENA g together Do not SS exceed 125 feet ELECTRICAL between each a smoke alarm Do not exceed 1125 feet between 1 the first and last smoke alarm a eee L_REDIVEL pe TO ADDITIONAL WHT SMOKE ALARMS aie MAX 12 ALARMS gt PER SYSTEM 1 Runa minimum of 16 gauge 3 conductor cable plus ground 4 wires to the first junction box from a power supply and between all smoke alarms that are to be connected together Use U L Listed Class 1 wire 2 Make wire connections to the supplied plug in connector as follows black to black white to white 3rd conductor to the red yellow wire The red yellow wire should be stripped to make the connection Connect ground wire between metal outlet boxes 4 WIRE CABLE 120 220 VAC 3RD INSULATED WIRE TO RED YELLOW NOTES ON TANDEM INTERCONNECTING MODELS e DO NOT connect Gentex Smoke Alarms to other manufacturers smoke alarms e No more than 12 Gentex models 710 713 or 720 Series may be connected in tandem e No more than 6 Gentex models with relay options 710F HF TF CS CSX 713F HF TF CS CSX or 720F Series may be connected in tandem e All units connected in tand
12. in reliance upon the information contained in this material PO Box 310945 Turning Point Therapy amp Technology Pg 7 6 New Braunfels Texas 78131 0945 www turningpointtechnology com 6 1 84
13. inimize the risk of it being damaged in transit You must also enclose a return address Smoke Alarms returned for warranty service should be sent to Gentex Corporation 10985 Chicago Drive Zeeland MI 49464 If we receive a Smoke Alarm in a damaged condition as the result or of shipping we will notify you and you must file a claim with the Shipper THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS ANEH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE Important Notice These materials have been prepared by Gentex Corporation Gentex for informational purposes only are necessarily summary and are not purported to serve as legal advice and should not be used as such Gentex makes no representations and warranties express or implied that these materials are complete and accurate up to date or in compliance with all relevant local state and federal laws regulations and rules The materials do not address all legal considerations as there is inevitable uncertainty regarding interpretation of laws regulations and rules and the application of such laws regulations and rules to particular fact patterns Each person s activities can differently affect the obligations that exist under applicable laws regulations or rules Therefore these materials should be used only for informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for seeking professional legal advice Gentex will not be responsible for any action or failure to act
14. ixtures are properly grounded WARNING Smoke alarm installation must conform to the electrical codes in your area and to Article 760 of the U S National Electrical Code Wire installation should be performed only by a licensed electrician MOUNTING OUTLET BOX Use a 2 x 3 switch box or a 4 square or octagon junction box Mount a box for each smoke alarm If wall mounting is desired be sure the box screws are oriented to upper right and lower left corners Be sure to use supplied Mounting Plate NOTE For trouble areas where there can be a large volume of air blowing out through the electrical junction box You must first attach an adhesive backed foam gasket which has been packaged with your smoke alarm to the back side of the mounting bracket before its secured to the junction box VARING ONE SMOKE ALARM Run a minimum of 16 gauge 2 conductor cable plus ground B3 wires to the junction box from a power supply Smoke alarms should be run on their own dedicated circuit Use UL Listed Class 1 wire NOTE The wiring to be used shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article 210 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA70 2 Make wire connections to the supplied plug in connector as follows black to black white to white and connect the ground wire to the metal outlet box 3 WIRE CABLE 120 220 VAC 3RD UNINSULATED WIRE 1 EARTH GROUND FOR METAL BOXES ONLY RED YELLOW NOTE RED YELLOW WIRE The red yel
15. lacement smoke alarm or jumper plug 4 Select three 3 standard size wash buckets and fill them each with one gallon of normal tap water distilled or de ionized treated water is recommended as a final rinse if water is extremely hard in your area 5 Add 1 8 cup of Ivory dishwashing liquid to the first bucket of water and allow it to mix thoroughly then place one dirty smoke alarm into the soap water mixture until it becomes completely covered or submerged NOTE If the units are exceptionally dirty you may wish to first wipe off any excess dirt before washing unit so as not to dirty the wash water too quickly DO NOT open smoke alarm for cleaning IF SMOKE ALARM IS OPENED DURING CLEANING PRODUCT WARRANTY BECOMES VOID WARNING ONLY IVORY DISHWASHING LIQUID IS TO BE USED OTHER BRANDS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY CAUSE YOUR SMOKE ALARM TO MALFUNCTION 6 Allow smoke alarm to soak for approximately 10 minutes longer if extremely dirty Then agitate for 5 or 10 seconds to flush out any remaining dirt left inside unit s housing 7 Remove smoke alarm from wash water and transfer directly to one of the first rinse buckets containing clear water Again allow smoke alarm to become completely submerged agitate once more for 5 or 10 seconds to remove soap residue 8 Finally transfer smoke alarm to your second and final rinse bucket repeating method found in Step 7 then remove smoke alarm to a clean dry area for a period of 48 ho
16. low wire from the smoke alarm is for tandem connection only DO NOT USE AND DO NOT REMOVE INSULATION CAP UNLESS CONNECTING ANOTHER SMOKE ALARM Smoke Alarm Wiring Diagram HOT CAUTION NEUT POWER RED YELLOW wire to be capped when not in O TANDEM use This wire is for tandem connection i SON GTS only Do not connect to any other circuit ACCESSORY ALARM CONTACTS RELAY CONTACTS ISOLATED m THERMAL RATED LOAD RESISTIVE 1 0 AMP 24 VDC MAX SMOKE 0 6 AMP 125 VAC MAX ALARM 0 56 AMP 220 VAC MAX Pg 7 4 710 713 CS CSX Wiring CS amp CSX OPTIONS CSX OPTION ONLY ACTIVATES SMOKE ALARM STROBE ONLY INTERNAL SUPERVISION 3 RED YELLOW JUMPER RELAY CONTACTS RATED LOAD RESISTIVE 0 6 AMP 125VAC MAX LH OR 1 AMP 24VDC MAX TO EXISTING SIGNALING CIRCUIT WIRING TWO OR MORE SMOKE ALARMS Tandem Installation CAUTION All smoke alarms in a tandem installation must be controlled by the same fuse or circuit breaker Otherwise tandem units will not operate LIMITATIONS A maximum of 12 smoke alarms 710 713 or 720 may be connected together Do not exceed 125 feet between each smoke alarm Do not exceed 1125 feet between first and last smoke alarm NOTE A maximum of six 6 smoke alarms of either model 710 713 or 720 with the relay options F HF TF CS CSX may be tandem interconnected Wire used for interconnecting shall be in accordance wit
17. mbination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose FAILURE TO REGULARLY CLEAN THIS SMOKE ALARM WILL RESULT IN FALSE ALARMS A BUILD UP OF DUST CREATES AN OBSCURATION THAT SIMULATES SMOKE THIS MEANS THE UNIT WILL GO INTO ALARM WITHOUT A FIRE CONDITION TO RETURN A SMOKE ALARM Should you experience problems with your smoke alarm proceed as follows 1 Turn off electrical power to the smoke alarm 2 Rotate the smoke alarm counter clockwise to remove it from its mounting plate 3 Unplug the connector from the back of the smoke alarm Do not remove the wire connection leave the connector for your replacement smoke alarm 4 Carefully pack the manufacturer cannot be responsible for consequential damage and return to the manufacturer Include complete details as to exact nature of difficulties being experienced and date of installation 5 Return to Gentex Corporation 10985 Chicago Drive Zeeland Michigan 49464 Prior to returning call Gentex at 1 800 436 8391 or e mail FP_RMA gentex com to obtain a RMA Number from our return department 550 0031 W LIMITED WARRANTY For a period of 12 months from the date of purchase or a maximum of 18 months from the date of manufacture Gentex warrants to you the original consumer purchaser that your Smoke Alarm will be free from defects in workmanship materials and construction under normal use and service If a defect in workmanship materials or construction should caus
18. ning them how to stay close to the floor and crawl if necessary and how to use the alternate exit if the door is hot and should not be opened e Decide on a meeting place a safe distance from your house and make sure that all your children understand that they should go and wait for you if there is a fire e Hold fire drills at least every 6 months to make sure that everyone even small children know what to do to escape safely d Bedroom doors should be closed while sleeping if a smoke alarm is installed in the bedroom They act as a barrier against heat and smoke WHAT TO DO IF THERE IS A FIRE IN YOUR HOME If you have prepared family escape plans and practiced them with your family you have increased their chances of escaping safely Review the following rules with your children when you have fire drills so everyone will remember them in a real fire emergency If the alarm should sound a Don t panic stay calm Your safe escape may depend on thinking clearly and remembering what you have practiced b Get out of the house following a planned escape route as quickly as possible Do not stop to collect anything or to get dressed c Open doors carefully only after feeling to see if they are hot Do not open a door if it is hot use an alternate escape route d Stay close to the floor smoke and hot gases rise e Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth wet if possible and take short shallow breaths f Keep doors and win
19. re safety program a Install smoke alarms properly following the instructions in this manual Keep your units clean Test your smoke alarm weekly and repair or replace it when it no longer functions As with any electronic product smoke alarms have a limited life and devices that don t work cannot protect you b Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations e Use smoking materials properly never smoke in bed e Keep matches and cigarette lighters away from children e Store flammable materials in proper containers and never use them near open flames or sparks e Keep electrical appliances and cords in good working order and do not overload electrical circuits Pg 7 1 e Keep stoves fireplaces chimneys and barbecue grills grease free and make sure they are properly installed away from combustible materials e Keep portable heaters and open flames such as candles away from combustible materials e Do not allow rubbish to accumulate e Do not leave small children home alone c Develop a family escape plan and practice it with your entire family especially small children e Draw and post a floor plan of your home and find two ways to exit from each room There should be one way to get out of each bedroom without opening the door e Teach children what the smoke alarm signal means and that they must be prepared to leave the residence by themselves if necessary Show them how to check to see if doors are hot before ope
20. ry to trigger the alarm and sound electronic horn This technique of verifying the smoke condition combined with a 5 to 1 signal to noise ratio substantially reduces the possibility of nuisance alarms HOW TO TELL IF YOUR SMOKE ALARM IS WORKING PROPERLY Your smoke alarm is provided with an alarm horn and pulsating Light Emitting indicator Diode which pulses every 15 30 seconds and a green AC power on LED e When turning the test knob on the smoke alarm to Test 1 the red LED will rapidly flash and the horn will sound If AC power fails the green LED will turn off NOTE Tandem Interconnect Models e When testing one smoke alarm the device that is activated will flash the red indicator light and sound its alarm horn all other units will sound the alarm horn with red indicator lights remaining off The relays will also activate on all units in tandem on models equipped with the relay option e The test knob of your smoke alarm simulates actual smoke conditions FIRE PROTECTION PLAN WHAT YOU CAN DO TO MAKE YOUR FAMILY SAFE FROM FIRES This smoke alarm can quickly alert you to the presence of smoke it cannot prevent fire The ultimate responsibility for fire protection rests solely on you Installing smoke alarms is just the first step in protecting your family from fires You also must reduce the chances that fires will start in your home and increase your chances of safely escaping if one does start To have an effective fi
21. s asleep The principal threat to persons in sleeping areas comes from fires in the remainder of the unit therefore a smoke alarm s is best located between the bedroom areas and the rest of the unit In units with only one bedroom area on one floor the smoke alarms should be located as shown in Figure 1 Dining Room Bedroom Living Room Bedroom Figure 1 ASMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE SLEEPING AREAAND THE REST OF THE FAMILY LIVING UNIT In family living units with more than one bedroom area or with bedrooms on more than one floor more than one smoke alarm will be needed as shown in Figure 2 Dining n EE Living Room e Bedroom aw e Bedroom Figure 2 IN FAMILY LIVING UNITS WITH MORE THAN ONE SLEEPING AREA A SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE PROVIDED TO PROTECT EACH SLEEPING AREA IN ADDITION FIGURE 2 SHOWS REQUIRED UNITS IN EACH BEDROOM FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION In addition to smoke alarms outside of the sleeping areas NFPA 72 requires the installation of a device on each additional story of the family living unit including the basement These installations are shown in Figure 3 The living area smoke alarms should be installed in the living room or near the stairway to the upper level or in both locations The basement smoke alarm should be installed in close proximity to the stairway leading to the floor above When installed on an open joisted ceiling the unit should be placed on the bottom of the joists The
22. s in the common hallway between them Smoke alarms also may not sense a fire on another level of a residence or building For example a second floor device may not sense a first floor or basement fire Therefore smoke alarms should be placed on every level of a residence or building The horn in your smoke alarm meets or exceeds current audibility requirements of Underwriters Laboratories However if the device is located outside a bedroom it may not wake up a sound sleeper especially if the bedroom door is closed or only partly open If the smoke alarm is located on a different level of the residence than the bedroom it is even less likely to wake up people sleeping in the bedroom In such cases the National Fire Protection Association recommends that the smoke alarms be interconnected so that a smoke alarm on any level of the residence will sound an alarm loud enough to awaken sleepers in closed bedrooms This can be done by installing a fire detection system by connecting smoke alarms together or by using radio frequency transmitters and receivers All types of smoke alarm sensors have limitations No type of device can sense every kind of fire every time In general smoke alarms may not always warn you about fires caused by violent explosions escaping gas improper storage of flammable materials or arson NOTE This smoke alarm is not designed to replace special purpose fire detection and smoke alarm systems necessary to protect p
23. scribed in the maintenance procedure below g If the smoke alarm continues to alarm for TEST 2 position following cleaning return it to Gentex for service h To check for proper smoke entry into your smoke alarm s sensing chamber Gentex recommends using the Home Safeguard Smoke Alarm spray i This test should be performed once a year and should be sprayed from a distance no closer than 12 inches from the smoke alarm MAINTENANCE After your smoke alarm has been in operation for a period of time or if it was installed prior to the completion of all building construction your device may have become more sensitive due to dirt build up in the smoke alarm s optic sensing chamber which could cause nuisance alarms or could cause activation from small amounts of smoke build up If this should occur following this simple washing procedure will restore your smoke alarm back to its original condition For further information regarding frequency of cleaning and testing refer to NFPA 72 NFPA Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 IMPORTANT Failure to follow full cleaning instructions could result in damage to this smoke alarm DO NOT remove all smoke alarms at the same time for cleaning 1 Turn off electrical power to smoke alarm 2 Rotate the smoke alarm counter clockwise to remove it from its mounting plate 3 Unplug the connector from the back of the smoke alarm Do not remove the wire connection leave the connection for your rep
24. smoke alarm should be positioned relative to the stairway so as to intercept smoke coming from a fire in the basement before the smoke enters the stairway Living Dining Kii os Figure 3 ASMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE LOCATED ON EACH STORY Where to Locate the Required Smoke Alarms in New Construction All of the smoke alarms specified for existing construction are required and in addition a smoke alarm is required in each bedroom Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable The required number of smoke alarms may not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke alarms For this reason it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection The additional areas include basement bedrooms dining room near furnace room utility room and hallways not protected by the required smoke alarms The installation of units in kitchens attics finished or unfinished or garages is not normally recommended as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION We recommend replacing your smoke alarm s every ten 10 years why e Dust dirt and other environmental contaminants can affect your smoke alarm over a prolonged period e Fast changing industry consensus standards and codes on all alarms make it advisable to periodically upgrade yo
25. ur smoke alarm to maximize life safety e Assurance that your smoke alarm needs are kept abreast with the constantly improving electronic technology e Smoke alarms are recognized as one of the lowest cost ways to protect dwelling inhabitants against the danger of fire s It makes good common sense to periodically replace and update your smoke alarm that contributes so much to life safety MOUNTING LOCATION This smoke alarm can be mounted on a ceiling or wall with equal efficiency in either location e Ceiling location smoke alarm should be mounted as close as possible to the center of a hallway or room If this is not possible the edge of the unit should be at least 4 inches from any wall e Wall location locate the top of the smoke alarm at least 4 inches and not more than 12 inches from the ceiling MOUNT ON CEILING AT LEAST 4 10 CM FROM WALL DEAD AIR MOUNT ON WALL aa IN CATT A LY i NO MORE A TARER riS BEST LOCATION CD ACCEPTABLE LOCATION Figure 4 RECOMMENDED SMOKE ALARM MOUNTING LOCATIONS HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FROM PEAK Figure 5 RECOMMENDED SMOKE ALARM LOCATION IN ROOMS WITH SLOPED GABLED OR PEAKED CEILINGS The placement of the smoke alarm is critical if maximum speed of fire detection is desired Thus a logical location for a smoke alarm is the center of the ceiling At this location the device is closest to all areas of the room Pg 7 3 WHERE SMOKE ALARMS SHOULD BE P
26. urs to allow it to thoroughly dry IMPORTANT IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CHANGE WASH AND RINSE WATER AFTER FIVE 5 SMOKE ALARMS IF YOUR SMOKE ALARMS ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY WATER SHOULD BE CHANGED MORE FREQUENTLY WARNING SMOKE ALARMS ARE TO BE AIR DRIED ONLY DO NOT PLACE SMOKE ALARM IN OVEN MICROWAVE OR USE A HOT AIR BLOWER TO ACCELERATE DRYING TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE In the event you experience difficulty in the cleaning of your smoke alarm or if you have any questions please contact Gentex Corporation or your local Gentex distributor WARNING If the smoke alarm does not work properly do not try and fix it yourself This will void your warranty See To Return a Smoke Alarm for instructions to return smoke alarms that do not operate properly DO NOT TRY TO FIX IT YOURSELF IMPORTANT Gentex recommends smoke alarms be tested a minimum of once a week WARNING Never use an open flame of any kind to test your smoke alarm You may ignite and damage the smoke alarm as well as your home The test feature of your smoke alarm accurately simulates smoke conditions and test the smoke alarm s functions as required by Underwriters Laboratories WARNING Do not cover tape or otherwise block the openings of your smoke alarm These openings are designed to allow air to pass through your smoke alarm thus sampling the air around the smoke alarm WARNING Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the co
27. where combustion particles are normally present In air streams passing by kitchens Figure 6 shows how a smoke alarm can be exposed to combustion particles in normal air movement paths and how to correct this situation Bedroom Air Inlet Incorrect Figure 6 Bedroom Living Room e In damp or very humid areas or next to bathrooms with showers The moisture in humid air can enter the sensing chamber as water vapor then cool and condense into droplets that cause a nuisance alarm Install smoke alarms at least 10 feet 3 meters away from bathrooms e In very cold or very hot environments or in unheated buildings or outdoor rooms where the temperature can go below or above the operating range of the smoke alarm Temperature limits for proper operation are 40 to 100 F 4 4 to 37 8 C e In very dusty or dirty areas Dust and dirt can build up on the smoke alarm s sensing chamber and can make it overly sensitive or block openings to the sensing chamber and keep the device from sensing smoke e Near fresh air inlets or returns or excessively drafty areas Air conditioners heaters fans and fresh air intakes and returns can drive smoke away from smoke alarms making the devices less effective In dead air spaces at the top of a peaked roof or in the corners between ceilings and walls Dead air may prevent smoke from reaching a smoke alarm See Figures 4 and 5 for recommended mounting locations e In insect infest
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