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1. AREAS Where to Locate the Required Smoke Alarms The major threat from fire in a dwelling unit occurs at night when everyone is asleep Persons in sleeping areas can be threatened by fires in the remainder of the unit therefore smoke alarms are best located in each bedroom and between the bedroom areas and the rest of the unit as shown in Figure 2 Dining Kitchen Bedroom Be room 4 Fat 2 droom Living room Bedroom Figure 2 A SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE SLEEPING AREA AND THE REST OF THE DWELLING UNIT AS WELL AS IN EACH BEDROOM In dwelling units with more than one bedroom area or with bedrooms on more than one floor more than one smoke alarm is required as shown in Figure 3 Dining dr 12 2 Bedroom Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Living room Bedroom Figure 3 IN DWELLING UNITS WITH MORE THAN ONE SLEEPING AREA A SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE PROVIDED TO PROTECT EACH SLEEPING AREA IN ADDITION TO SMOKE ALARMS REQUIRED IN BEDROOMS In addition to smoke alarms outside of the sleeping areas and in each bedroom NFPA 72 requires the installation of a smoke alarm on each additional level of the dwelling unit including the basement These installations are shown in Figure 4 The living area smoke alarm should be installed in the living room or near the stairway to the upper lever or in both locations The basement smoke alarm should be installed in close proximity2. 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 out side 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 install smoke alarms in such units only on inside walls not more than 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 unit on an inside wall Minimum protection requires one smoke alarm as close to the sleeping area as possible For better protection install 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 smoke alarms at least 20 feet 6 meters away from kitchens and other areas where comb
3. OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE THIS IS YOUR COPY OF OUR LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE RETAIN IT WITH PROOF OF DATE OF PURCHASE IN A SAFE PLACE 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 in reliance upon the information contained in this material GENTEX CORPORATION 550 0071 ZAB 10985 CHICAGO DRIVE ZEELAND MI 49464 6 1 89 PHONE 1 800 436 8391 www gentex com Pg 7 6
4. all fluorescent lighting fixtures are properly grounded NOTICE 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 insert the cardboard shield packaged with your smoke alarm to the backside of unit before securing it to the mounting plate WIRING ONE SMOKE ALARM 1 Run a minimum of 16 gauge 2 conductor cable plus ground 3 wires to junction box from a power supply Smoke alarms shall have their own dedicated circuit Use ANSI UL Listed Class 1 wire NOTE The wiring to be used shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article 300 3 b of the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 as well as Article 210 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 Figure 8 3 WIRE CABLE 120 220 VAC 3RD UNINSULATED WIRE EARTH GROUND FOR METAL BOXES ONLY ee RED YELLOW NOTE RED YEL
5. remaining off F 1 Form A 1 Form C Aux Relay with Tandem Wire Connection The test knob of your smoke alarm simulates actual smoke ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT conditions OPERATING VOLTAGE 120VAC 60Hz FIRE PROTECTION PLAN WHAT YOU CAN DO TO OPERATING CURRENT 120VAC 0 045 amps OPERATING VOLTAGE 220VAC 50 60Hz OPERATING CURRENT 220VAC 0 046 amps OPERATING AMBIENT 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 TEMPERATURE RANGE 40 F to 100 F Installing smoke alarms is just the first step in protecting your ALARM HORN RATING 85dBA at 10 feet family from fires You also must reduce the chances that fires will NOTE Loss of electrical input will cause the smoke alarm not to start in your home and increase your chances of safely escaping if function For maximum safety you should install both battery one does start To have an effective fire safety program operated and AC powered smoke alarms a Install smoke alarms properly following the instructions in this manual Keep your smoke alarms clean Test your HOW YOUR SMOKE ALARM WORKS device weekly and have unit repaired or replace unit when it no The 7000 Series smoke alarm operates on the photoelectric light longer functions As with any electronic product smoke alarms scatter principle The unit s
6. sensing chamber houses a light source have a limited life and smoke alarms that don t work cannot and a light sensor The darkened sensing chamber is exposed to the protect you atmosphere and designed to permit optimum smoke entry from any b Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations direction while rejecting light from outside the device Use smoking materials properly never smoke in bed The light source is an infrared invisible LED which pulses every Keep matches and cigarette lighters away from children 8 seconds The light sensor is a photodiode matched to the light Store flammable materials in proper containers and never use frequency of the LED light source them near open flames or sparks Keep electrical appliances and cords in good working order and do not overload electrical circuits Keep stoves fireplaces chimneys and barbecue grills grease free and make sure they are properly installed away from combustible materials Keep portable heaters and open flames such as candles away from combustible materials Do not allow rubbish to accumulate Do not leave small children home alone 550 0071 Pg 7 1 c Develop a family escape plan and practice it with your entire family especially small children 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 bed room without opening the door Teach children what the
7. 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 windows 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 NOTICE 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 smoke alarm monitors the air and when it senses smoke a
8. technique of verifying the smoke condition combined with a MODELS 5 to 1 signal to noise ratio substantially reduces the possibility of SEE BACK OF SMOKE ALARM FOR EXACT MODEL nuisance alarms PT WOO E 120 VAC 60Hz 7403 120 VAC 60Hz wi HOW TO TELL IF YOUR SMOKE ALARM IS E EET z with temporal horn 7200 vessscsseverssesseen 220 VAC 50 60Hz WORKING PROPERLY si 10 EE 220 VAC 50 60Hz with temporal horn Your smoke alarm is provided with an alarm horn and pulsating These units produce a non temporal audible alarm and are therefore not red Light Emitting indicator Diode which pulses every 15 30 intended for locations where the desired action of the occupant s is seconds and a green AC power on LED evacuation When turning the test knob on the device to TEST 1 the red light should glow steady RED and horn should sound On some units the red LED will flash rapidly instead of glowing steady If AC power fails the green LED will turn off NOTE Tandem Interconnect Models 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 When testing one smoke alarm the smoke alarm that is activated T Integral 135 F Thermal Sensor will light the red indicator light and sound its alarm horn all other H Isolated 135 F Thermal Sensor units will sound the alarm horn with red indicator light
9. to the stairway leading to the floor above Where installed on an open joisted ceiling the smoke alarm should be placed on the bottom of the joists The 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 Figure 4 Bedroom Halll Bedroom Living room Dining room Figure 4 A SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE LOCATED ON EACH LEVEL IN ADDITION TO EACH BEDROOM IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION NFPA 72 2010 Edition Chapter 29 Section 29 8 1 4 5 b states Smoke alarms installed in one and two family dwellings shall not remain in service longer than 10 years from the date of manufacture Smoke alarms should be replaced for the following reasons Dust dirt and other environmental contaminants can affect your smoke alarm over a prolonged period Fast changing industry consensus standards and codes on all devices make it advisable to periodically upgrade your smoke alarm to maximize life safety Assurance that your smoke alarm needs are kept abreast with the constantly improving electronic technology 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 eq
10. GENTEX 7000 SERIES CORPORATION LISTED A Smarter Vision PHOTOELECTRIC TYPE SINGLE STATION MULTI STATION SMOKE ALARMS AC POWERED 120VAC 60Hz OR 220VAC 50 60Hz Installation Instructions Owner s User s Information Manual READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE INTRODUCTION 7000 SERIES Under normal conditions the light generated by the pulsing The 7103 amp 7203 Series smoke alarm is a photoelectric type infrared LED is not seen by the light sensor as it is positioned out of alarm for use as an evacuation device in residential and commercial the direct path of the light beam When smoke enters the sensing residential applications while the 7100 amp 7200 are for use as an alert chamber light from the pulsing LED light source is reflected by the and relocate device Each smoke alarm has a solid state piezo signal smoke particles onto the photodiode light sensor At the first to warn and alert the household to the presence of threatening sighting of smoke the smoke alarm is put into a pre alarm mode smoke This is indicated by a rapidly flashing LED on the face of the smoke Your photoelectric smoke alarm is designed to detect the smoke alarm that results from an actual fire Consequently it is uncommon for Once the light sensor confirms smoke for 2 consecutive pulses household smoke such as cigarette smoke or normal cooking smoke inside the chamber the light sensor produces the signal necessary to cause an alarm to trigger the smoke alarm This
11. H SMOKE ALARM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 72 550 0071 Pg 7 5 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 test ing refer to NFPA 72 NFPA Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 NOTICE 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 the smoke alarm 2 Rotate 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 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 comple
12. LOW WIRE The red yellow wire from the smoke alarm is for tandem connection only DO NOT USE AND DO NOT REMOVE INSULATION CAP UNLESS CONNECTING ANOTHER SMOKE ALARM 550 0071 Pg 7 4 Figure 9 Smoke Alarm Wiring Diagram CAUTION RED YELLOW wire to be capped when not in TANDEM use This wire is for niches tandem connection CONTACTS only Do not connect to any other circuit ACCESSORY ALARM CONTACTS ISOLATED RELAY CONTACTS THERMAL RATED LOAD RESISTIVE 1 0 AMP 24 VDC MAX 0 6 AMP 125 VAC MAX 0 56 AMP 220 VAC MAX WIRING TWO OR MORE SMOKE ALARMS Tandem Installation NOTICE 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 7100 7103 or 7200 7203 may be connected together Do not exceed 125 feet between each smoke alarm Do not exceed 1125 feet between first and last smoke alarm NOTICE A maximum of six 6 smoke alarms of either model 7100 7103 or 7200 7203 with the relay options F may be tandem interconnected Wire used for interconnecting shall be in accordance with 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 Figure 10 QUICK DISCONNECT TYPE PLUG LIMITATIONS Maximum of 12 smoke alarms may be connected together Do not exceed 125 feet between each smoke alarm Do
13. an illuminated indicator light These will be the trouble units 3 Testing with the Test Knob a Rotate the test knob counter clockwise to the TEST 1 position and wait up to 20 seconds for the smoke alarm to sound If the unit does not sound after 20 seconds return the smoke alarm for service b After successfully testing smoke alarm return test knob to NORMAL non test position and wait 20 seconds for the alarm to stop sounding TEST KNOB IN NORMAL NOT TEST POSITION PHOTODIODE INFRARED I R SENSOR DOES NOT SEE LIGHT Figure 14 NORMAL f I Ye TESTI gt S a ALARM LIGHT c To test smoke alarm for high sensitivity turn test knob clockwise to TEST 2 position Smoke alarm should remain silent Make sure to return test knob back to its normal position If your device sounds during this test it means the smoke alarm s sensitivity has become too high and may cause false alarms This could mean your smoke alarm is dirty and should be cleaned as described in the maintenance procedure below If the smoke alarm continues to alarm for TEST 2 position following cleaning return it to Gentex for service d To check for proper smoke entry into your smoke alarm s sensing chamber Gentex recommends using the Home Safeguard Smoke Alarm spray or CHEKKIT SMOKE Detector Tester from SDI This test should be performed once a year and should be sprayed from a distance no closer than 12 inches from the smoke alarm TEST EAC
14. ctivates 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 NOTICE This smoke alarm is designed for use within single residential 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 apart ments In multi family buildings each residential unit should have smoke alarms to alert the residents of that unit Smoke alarms 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 NOTICE 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 abo
15. eas If insects enter a smoke alarm s sensing chamber they may cause a nuisance alarm Get rid of the bugs before installing smoke alarms where bugs are a problem Near fluorescent light fixtures Electrical noise from nearby fluorescent light fixtures may cause a nuisance alarm Install smoke alarms and fluorescent lights on seperate electrical circuits WARNING Never remove power to an AC smoke alarm to silence a nuisance alarm Open a window or fan the air around the smoke alarm to remove the smoke The device will automatically turn off when the smoke in the air is completely gone Do not stand close to the smoke alarm The sound produced by the smoke alarm 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 7000 SERIES CAUTION New Construction DO NOT attach smoke alarm head until AFTER sanding insulation painting and other dust creating situations are finished and cleaned up WIRING GENERAL 1 Use ANSI UL 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 alarm is not controlled by any on off switch or other type of switch other than a fuse or circuit breaker IMPORTANT Insure that
16. is system CAUTION 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 2 Plug the wire connector into the smoke alarm base Figure 12 MOUNTING TABS 3 Place the smoke alarm up to the mounting plate rotating it clockwise until device firmly snap locks into place Keep the unit parallel to the mounting plate so upper and lower tabs on the plate seat correctly into the smoke alarm START FINISH Figure 13 WORK CONNECTOR WIRES BACK THROUGH HOLE IN ADAPTOR PLATE ROTATE ALAR TO UPRIGHT POSITION CHECKOUT amp TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Turn test knob to the NORMAL position and supply house power to the smoke alarm The red indicator light should flash approximately every 15 30 seconds showing that the 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 the connector plug and wire connections NOTICE Be sure you turn off power before checking wire connections c If the power supply and wiring check out but the red light does not flash return the smoke alarm to the manufacturer See TO RETURN A SMOKE ALARM d When powering up smoke alarms in a tandem installation and all the devices sound immediately inspect all smoke alarms for those with
17. limitations No type of smoke alarm can sense every kind of fire every time In general smoke alarms may not always warn you about fires caused by carelessness and safety hazards like smoking in bed violent explosions over loaded electrical circuits children playing with matches escaping gas improper storage of flammable materials or arson NOTICE This smoke alarm is not designed to replace special purpose fire detection and smoke alarm systems necessary to protect persons 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 insur ance 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 ASSO CIATION S STANDARD 72 National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 For your information the National Fire Protection Association s Standard 72 reads as fo
18. llows NFPA 72 2010 Edition Chapter 29 Section 29 5 1 Required Detection states the following 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 6 4m 21ft of any door to a sleeping room 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 550 0071 Pg 7 2 29 5 1 2 Where the area addressed in 29 5 1 1 2 is separated from the adjacent living areas by a door a smoke alarm shall be installed in the area between the door and the sleeping room and additional alarms shall be installed on the living area side of the door as specified by 29 5 1 1 and 29 5 1 3 29 5 1 3 In addition to the requirements of 29 5 1 1 1 through 29 5 1 1 3 where the interior floor area for a given level of a dwelling unit excluding garage areas is greater than 93m2 1000ft2 smoke alarms shall be installed per 29 5 1 3 1 and 29 5 1 3 2 29 5 1 3 1 All points on the ceiling shall have a smoke alarm within a dis
19. not exceed 1125 feet between the first and last smoke alarm TO ADDITIONAL SMOKE ALARMS MAX 12 ALARMS PER SYSTEM 1 Run a 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 UL Listed Class 1 wire Power limited cable for multiple tandem connections are available at many commercial electrical retail stores 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 Figure 11 4 WIRE CABLE 120 220 VAC 4TH UNINSULATED WIRE EARTH GROUND FOR METAL BOXES ONLY 3RD INSULATED WIRE TO RED YELLOW NOTES ON TANDEM INTERCONNECTING MODELS Only Gentex models may be connected DO NOT connect Gentex Smoke Alarms to other manufacturers smoke alarms No more than 12 Gentex models 7100T H 7103T H or 7200T H 7203T H may be connected in tandem No more than 6 Gentex models 7100F TF HF 7103F TF HF or 7200F TF HF 7203F TF HF may be connected in tandem All units connected in tandem 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 After installation to verify proper working conditions all horns must sound in th
20. 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 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 cause your Smoke Alarm to become inop erable 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
21. 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 opening 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 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 Hold fire drills at least every 6 months to make sure that everyone even small children know what to do to escape safely Know where to go to call the fire department from outside your residence Provide emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers and teach your family to use this equipment properly 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
22. tance of 9 1m 30ft travel distance or shall have an equivalent of one smoke alarm per 46m2 500ft2 is evaluated by dividing the total interior square footage of floor area per level by 46m2 500ft2 29 5 1 3 2 Where dwelling units include great rooms or vaulted cathedral ceilings extending over multiple floors smoke alarms located on the upper floor that are intended to protect the aforementioned area shall be permitted to be considered as part of the lower floor s protection scheme used to meet the requirements of VAS is ia ees fe The installation of additional alarms of either the smoke heat or CO type should result in a higher degree of protection Adding alarms to rooms that are normally closed off from the required alarms increases the escape time because the fire does not need to build to the higher level necessary to force smoke out of the closed room to the required alarms As a consequence it is recommended that the householder consider the installation of additional fire protection devices However it should be understood that NFPA 72 does not require additional smoke alarms over and above those called for in Figures 1 2 3 and 4 where required smoke alarms are shown e 2 E droom Hall Bedroom Living room Recreation room Basement i Indicates required smoke alarm Figure 1 ASMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE LOCATED ON EVERY LEVEL OF DWELLING UNIT INCLUDING BASEMENT WITHIN EACH SLEEPING ROOM AND OUTSIDE SLEEPING
23. tely covered or submerged NOTE If the smoke alarms 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 NOTICE 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 smoke alarm 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 hours to allow it to thoroughly dry NOTICE SMOKE ALARMS ARE TO BE AIR DRIED ONLY DO NOT PLACE DEVICE IN OVEN MICROWAVE OR USE A HOT AIR BLOWER TO ACCELERATE DRYING TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR SMOKE ALARM IMPORTANT IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CHANGE WASH AND RINSE WATER AFTER FIVE 5 SMOKE ALARMS IF YOUR UNITS ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY WATER SHOULD BE CHANGED MORE FREQUENTLY In the event you experience difficulty in
24. the cleaning of your smoke alarm or if you have any questions please contact Gentex Corporation or your local Gentex distributor AX 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 devices 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 accurately simulates smoke condi tions and tests 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 device WARNING Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination 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
25. 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 IMPLIED UNDER ANY STATE LAW INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FIT NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLY ONLY FOR THE WARRANTY PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS 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 KIND Important Notice ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE USE OR REPAIR OF THIS SMOKE ALARM PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU If a defect in workmanship 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 minimize 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 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
26. ual efficiency in either location Ceiling location smoke alarm should be mounted as close as possible to the center of a hallway or room Wall location locate the top of the smoke alarm not more than 12 inches from the ceiling Figure 5 Woe Y LLL 1 1 SS dD BEST LOCATION lt gt ACCEPTABLE LOCATION Figure 5 RECOMMENDED SMOKE ALARM MOUNTING LOCATIONS NOTE NO MORE THAN 12 30 CM FROM CEILING Figures 1 2 3 amp 4 are reprinted with permission from NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code Copyright 2002 National Fire Protection Association Quincy MA 02169 This reprinted material is not the complete and official position of the National Fire Protection Association on the referenced subject which is represented only by the standard in its entirety National Fire Alarm Code and NFPA 72 are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association Inc Quincy MA 02169 550 0071 Pg 7 3 NOT IN THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA Figure 6 i y m 100 mm 36 in 910 mm 36 in 910 mm Figure 6 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 WHERE SMOKE ALARMS SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN MOBILE
27. ustion particles are normally present In air streams passing by kitchens Figure 7 shows how a smoke alarm can be exposed to combustion particles in normal air movement paths and how to correct this situation Figure 7 Bedroom Air Inlet Air Return Incorrect Bedroom Living Room 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 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 unit Temperature limits for proper operation are 40 to 100 F 4 4 to 37 8 C 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 smoke alarm from sensing smoke Near fresh air inlets returns or excessively drafty areas Air conditioners heaters fans and fresh air intakes and returns can drive smoke away from smoke alarms making the device 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 5 and 6 for recommended mounting locations In insect infested ar
28. ve reasons you should install both battery and AC powered smoke alarms for maxi mum safety Smoke alarms may not sense fire that starts where smoke cannot reach the device 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 as 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 audibili ty requirements of Underwriters Laboratories However if the smoke alarm 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 device 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
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