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1. from kids to grandparents Allow children to master fire escape planning and practice before holding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping If children or others do not readily waken to the sound of the smoke alarm or if there are infants or family members with mobility limitations make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in fire drill and in the event of an emergency It is recommended that you hold a fire drill while family members are sleeping in order to determine their response to the sound of the smoke alarm while sleeping and to determine whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency Smoke Alarms cannot work without power Battery operated units cannot work if the batteries are missing disconnected or dead if the wrong type of batteries are used or if the batteries are not installed correctly AC units cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason open fuse or circuit breaker failure along a power line or at a power station electrical fire that burns the electrical wires etc If you are concerned about the limitations of battery or AC power install both types of units Smoke Alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach the Alarms Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls on roofs or on the other side of closed doors may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the Alarm That is why one unit should be installed inside each bedroom or sleeping area especially if bedroom or slee2. HARDWIRED KEY smoke ALARMS BEDROOM BEDROOM al _ CO ALARMS BOTH OR ke SMOKE CO ALARMS ra 4 W LIVING ROOM KITCHEN oe Pi FINISHED BASEMENT ONELINK ENABLED WIRELESS ALARMS MULTI STORY RESIDENCE MULTI STORY RESIDENCE FINISHED BASEMENT W HARDWIRED INTERCONNECTED BEDROOM AC OR AC DC ALARMS BEDROOM LIVING ROOM WIRELESS INTERCONNECTED ALARMS KITCHEN DINING KITCHEN 1 STORY RESIDENCE 1 STORY RESIDENCE INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS IN MOBILE HOMES amp RVS For minimum security install one Smoke Alarm as close to each sleeping area as possible For more security put one unit in each room Many older mobile homes especially those built before 1978 have little or no insulation If your mobile home is not well insulated or if you are unsure of the amount of insulation it is important to install units on inside walls only Smoke Alarms should be installed where temperatures normally remain between 40 F 4 4 C and 100 F 37 8 WARNING Test units used in RVs after the vehicle has been in storage before every trip and once a week while in use Failure to test units used in RVs as described may remove your protection AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS NFPA 72 National Fire Code Chapter 11 For your information the National Fire Protection Association s Standard 72 reads as follows 11 5 1 One and
3. Two Family Dwelling Units 11 5 1 1 Smoke Detection Where required by applicable laws codes or standards for the specified occupancy approved single and multiple station Smoke Alarms shall be installed as follows 1 In all sleeping rooms Exception Smoke Alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms in existing one and two family dwelling units 2 Outside of each separate sleeping area in immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms 3 On each level of the dwelling unit including basements Exception In existing one and two family dwelling units approved Smoke Alarms powered by batteries are permitted A 11 8 3 Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable The required number of Smoke Alarms might 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 the basement bedrooms dining room furnace room utility room and hallways not protected by the required Smoke Alarms The installation of Smoke Alarms in kitchens unfinished attics or garages is not normally recommended as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation California State Fire Marshal CSFM Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection eq
4. details since they may damage the unit e f the Smoke Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt dust and or grime and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms replace the unit immediately e Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms See Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms for details e When the batteries become weak the Smoke Alarm will chirp about once a minute the low battery warning This warning should last 7 days but you should replace the batteries immediately to continue your protection USING THE SILENCE FEATURE The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 15 minutes AWARNING The Silence Feature does not disable the unit it makes it temporarily less sensitive to smoke For your safety if smoke around the unit is dense enough to suggest a potentially dangerous situation the unit will stay in alarm or may re alarm quickly If you do not know the source of the smoke do not assume it is an unwanted alarm Not responding to an alarm can result in property loss injury or death IMPORTANT The Silence Feature on these units can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 15 minutes To use this feature press the Test Silence button on the cover If the unit will not silence and no heavy smoke is present or if it stays in silence mode continuously it should be replaced immediately SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING This Silence Feature can tempora
5. health care facilities nursing homes day care facilities or group homes of any kind even if they were once single family homes It is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses industrial facilities commercial buildings and special purpose non resi dential buildings which require special fire detection and alarm systems Depending on the building codes in your area this Smoke Alarm may be used to provide additional protection in these facilities The following information applies to all four types of buildings listed below In new construction most building codes require the use of AC or AC DC powered Smoke Alarms only AC AC DC or DC powered Smoke Alarms can be used in existing construction as specified by local building codes Refer to NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code local building codes or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection requirements in buildings not defined as households 1 Single Family Residence Single family home townhouse It is recommended Smoke Alarms be installed on every level of the home in every bedroom and in each bedroom hallway 2 Multi Family or Mixed Occupant Residence Apartment building condominium This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in individual apartments or condos provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies hallways or p
6. one minute sometimes up to several hours until the battery reaches a steady low battery level This innovative feature eliminates the frustration of waiting for and or identifying which unit is chirping It will continue to flash or latch for about 15 minutes to give you time to determine which unit has a low battery IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM Smoke Alarms may not operate properly because of dead missing or weak batteries a build up of dirt dust or grease on the Smoke Alarm cover or installation in an improper location Clean the Smoke Alarm as described in Regular Maintenance and install fresh batteries then test the Smoke Alarm again If it fails to test properly when you use the test button or if the problem persists replace the Smoke Alarm immediately e If you hear a chirp approximately once a minute replace the batteries e If you experience frequent non emergency alarms like those caused by cooking smoke try relocating the Smoke Alarm e Ifthe alarm sounds when no smoke is visible try cleaning or relocating the Smoke Alarm The cover may be dirty e Ifthe alarm does not sound during testing try installing new batteries and make sure they are installed correctly Do not try fixing the alarm yourself this will void your warranty If the Smoke Alarm is still not operating properly and it is still under warranty please see How to Obtain Warranty Service in the Limited Warranty RECOMM
7. state or province to province How to Obtain Warranty Service Service If service is required do not return the product to your retailer In order to obtain warranty service contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1 800 323 9005 7 30 AM 5 00 PM Central Standard Time Monday through Friday To assist us in serving you please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling For Warranty Service return to BRK Brands Inc 25 Spur Drive El Paso TX 79906 Battery BRK Brands Inc make no warranty express or implied written or oral including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to battery First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust BRK is a registered trademark of BRK Brands Inc Printed in Mexico M08 0224 003 Q 11 10
8. Alarms 0 00 e cece eee eee eee eee 6 Special Compliance Considerations 0 00e cece eee ene eee 6 Limitations of Smoke Alarms 0000 eee e eee eee eee eee eee 7 Limited Warranty 000 cence eee eee 7 2010 BRK Brands Inc All rights reserved Distributed by BRK Brands Inc 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 Consumer Affairs 800 323 9005 www firstalert com www brkelectronics com INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing First Alert for your Smoke Alarm needs You have purchased a state of the art Smoke Alarm designed to provide you with an early warning of a fire Please take the time to read this manual and make this Smoke Alarm an integral part of your family s safety plan Key Features of the SA320 Photo amp lon Combo Smoke Alarm Photo amp lon Smoke Sensors Dual photoelectric and ionization smoke sensing technologies for optimal sensing of smoke particles produced in both flaming and smoldering fires Optipath 360 Technology Patented technology provides 360 of direct access to the smoke sensor Two Silence Features Low Battery Silence temporarily silences low battery chirp for up to eight hours before replacing low battery Alarm Silence silences an unwanted alarm for several minutes Two Latching Features Alarm Latch remembers which unit initiated an alarm Low Battery Latch visually identifies which unit is in low battery condition Perfect Mount Mounting bracket ke
9. ENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS Installing Smoke Alarms in Single Family Residences The National Fire Protection Association NFPA recommends one Smoke Alarm on every floor in every sleeping area and in every bedroom In new construction the Smoke Alarms must be AC powered and interconnected See Agency Placement Recommendations for details For additional cover age it is recommended that you install a Smoke Alarm in all rooms halls storage areas finished attics and basements where temperatures normally remain between 40 F 4 4 C and 100 F 37 8 C Make sure no door or other obstruction could keep smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarms More specifically install Smoke Alarms e On every level of your home including finished attics and basements e Inside every bedroom especially if people sleep with the door partly or completely closed e Inthe hall near every sleeping area If your home has multiple sleeping areas install a unit in each If a hall is more than 40 feet long 12 meters install a unit at each end e At the top of the first to second floor stairway and at the bottom of the basement stairway IMPORTANT Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to state and from region to region Check with your local Fire Department for current requirements in your area It is recommended AC or AC DC units be inter connected for added protection BATTERY OPERATED AND WIRELESS
10. USER S MANUAL SMOKE ALARMS Battery Powered Photo amp lon Smoke Alarm Model SA320 with Silence IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE This user s manual contains important information about your Smoke Alarm s operation If you are installing this Smoke Alarm for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the end user LISTED TO Printed in Mexico UL 217 MO08 0224 003 Q 11 10 STANDARD Model SA320 TABLE OF CONTENTS TNTFOGUCHION ssiedasierornssea Re i eed ane a ari las nd aed 1 Fire Safety Tips iccaata cid srna cessive wee a i E EEEE EE 1 Before You Install This Smoke Alarm 0 0c eee ee cece eens 1 How To Install This Smoke Alarm 0 000 c eee cece eee teens 2 Optional Locking Features 0 0 00 cece eee eee eee 3 Understanding the Indicator Lights and Alarm Horn Patterns 0 00 eee cece eee eee 4 Weekly Testing si icici scares eters aaa VAE E ENE ian EENE 4 Regular Maintenance 000c cece e cence eee eee ees 4 If This Smoke Alarm Sounds 0 00e cece ee eee eee eee eens 4 What To Do In Case Of Fire 0 ccc eee 4 Using the Silence Feature 0 00 ccc e eee n eee eee eee 5 Latching Feature cocoice ice erideeenesaaieae een ede ddddeaenad 5 If You Suspect a Problem 000 cece cece ee eee eee eee 5 Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms 0 0000e0008 5 6 Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms 0000eee cece eee eens 6 About Smoke
11. anything cooking on the stove unattended 7 Keep portable heaters and open flames like candles away from flammable materials 8 Don t let rubbish accumulate Keep alarms clean and test them weekly Replace alarms immediately if they are not working properly Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert you to a fire Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor and an additional one in the kitchen Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM IMPORTANT Read Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms and Locations to Avoid for Smoke Alarms before beginning This unit monitors the air and when smoke reaches its sensing chamber it alarms It can give you more time to escape before fire spreads This unit can ONLY give an early warning of developing fires if it is installed maintained and located where smoke can reach it and where all residents can hear it as described in this manual This unit will not sense gas heat or flame It cannot prevent or extinguish fires Understand The Different Type of Smoke Alarms Battery powered or electrical Different Smoke Alarms provide different types of protection See About Smoke Alarms for details Know Where To Install Your Smoke Alarms Fire Safety Professionals recommend at least one Smoke Alarm on every level of your home in every bedroom and in every bedroom hall
12. are aligned approximately at the 9 00 and 3 00 o clock positions See image Choose one of the three sets of holes shown A B or C see image and trace around one of the sets Be sure to choose a top and bottom slot on opposite sides so you can rotate the Universal Mounting Bracket into position later This will make it easier in the future the remove the mounting bracket without completely removing the screws WARNING Do not install this Smoke Alarm over an existing electrical box Only AC powered units are intended for installation over electrical boxes Put the unit where it won t get covered with dust when you drill the mounting holes Using a 3 16 6 mm drill bit drill a hole through the center of the oval outlines you traced Insert the plastic screw anchors in the plastic bag with screws into the holes Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer if necessary until they are flush with the ceiling or wall Install the screws but do not tighten completely Attach the mounting bracket by aligning the screws in the open portion of the universal mounting slots and rotating the bracket into place Tighten the screws until they are snug to secure the bracket Do not over tighten Install the batteries included so the terminals on the battery match the terminals on the Smoke Alarm Match to and to Push the batteries in until they snap in securely and cannot be shaken loose If the
13. attery powered UPS uninterruptible power supply products or square wave or quasi sine wave inverters will damage the Alarm If you are not sure about your inverter or UPS type please consult with the manufacturer to verify Smoke Alarms for the hearing impaired Special purpose Smoke Alarms should be installed for the hearing impaired They include a visual alarm and an audible alarm horn and meet the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act These units can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke all units alarm Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose All these Smoke Alarms are designed to provide early warning of fires if located installed and cared for as described in the user s manual and if smoke reaches the Alarm If you are unsure which type of unit to install refer to NFPA National Fire Protection Association 72 National Fire Alarm Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 9101 Local building codes may also require specific units in new construction or in different areas of the home SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS AWARNING This Smoke Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in places housing many people like apartment buildings condominiums hotels motels dormitories hospitals long term
14. batteries are not in completely the unit cannot receive battery power NOTE After you install the batteries the power indicator light will flash and the horn will chirp If the unit alarms the light will blink rapidly and the horn will repeatedly sound 3 beeps pause 3 beeps Attach the Smoke Alarm to the bracket Line up the guides on the alarm s base with the guides on the mounting bracket When guides are lined up turn the base clockwise right NOTE Once the Smoke Alarm is on the bracket you can rotate the Alarm to adjust the alignment Test the Smoke Alarm See Weekly Testing OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES The locking features are designed to discourage unauthorized removal of the batteries or Alarm It is not necessary to activate the locks in single family households where unauthorized battery or Alarm removal is not a concern These Smoke Alarms have two separate locking features one to lock the battery compartment and the other to lock the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket You can choose to use either feature independently or use them both Tools you will need Needle nose pliers or utility knife Standard Flathead screwdriver Both locking features use locking pins which are molded into the mounting bracket Using needle nose pliers or a utility knife remove one or both pins from the mounting bracket depending on how many locking features you want to use IMPORTANT To permanently remove either loc
15. 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 REGULAR MAINTENANCE e Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth preferably damp Take short shallow breaths AWARNING Use only the replacement batteries listed below The unit may not j Meet at 7 our panned neetng plao canneries toe operate properly with other batteries Never use rechargeable batteries j During testing you will hear a loud repeating horn pattern 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause LED flashes once every second When testing a series of interconnected units you must test each unit 7 individually Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested since they may not provide a constant charge e Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside p Give your address then your name This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible but there phi 4 C are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly e Never go back inside a burning building for any reason e Test it at least once a week e Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer e Clean the Smoke Alarm at least once a month gently vacuum the AWARNING outside of the Smoke Alarm using your household vacuum s soft brush Alarms have various limitations See Limitations of Smoke Alarms for attachment Test the Smoke Alarm Never use water cleaners or solvents
16. d air spaces On a peaked gabled or cathedral ceiling install the first Smoke Alarm within 3 feet 0 9 meters of the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally Additional Smoke Alarms may be required depending on the length angle etc of the ceiling s slope Refer to NFPA 72 for details on requirements for sloped or peaked ceilings ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS Battery DC operated Smoke Alarms Provide protection even when electricity fails provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed Units are easy to install and do not require professional installation They do not however provide interconnected functionality AC powered Smoke Alarms Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke all units alarm They do not operate if electricity fails AC with battery DC back up will operate if electricity fails provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed AC and AC DC units must be installed by a qualified electrician Wireless Interconnected Alarms Offer the same interconnected functionality as with hardwired alarms without wires Units are easy to install and do not require professional installation They provide protection even when electricity fails provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed Smoke Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power systems AC powered Smoke Alarms should only be operated with true or pure sine wave inverters Operating this Smoke Alarm with most b
17. d for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable Keep the original sales receipt Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance BRK dealers service centers or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following negligent use or misuse of the product use on improper voltage or current use contrary to the operating instructions disassembly repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center Further the warranty does not cover Acts of God such as fire flood hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with this unit BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty Some states provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to
18. emoving ACAUTION the batteries disables the Alarm so it cannot sense smoke This will E remove your protection Instead open a window or fan the smoke DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding Exposure away fon He unit The Alarm will Pet automatically at close range may be harmful to your hearing When testing step away x when horn starts sounding e If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a fire cooking smoke or an extremely dusty furnace for example open a nearby window or door and fan the smoke away from the unit Use the Silence Feature to silence the Alarm This will silence the alarm and once the smoke clears the unit will reset itself automatically It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working properly Using the test button is the recommended way to test this Smoke Alarm Press and hold the Test Silence button on the cover of the unit until the alarm sounds the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button If it does not alarm make sure the unit is receiving power and test it again If it still does not alarm replace it immediately WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE e Don t panic stay calm Follow your family escape plan e 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
19. eps alarm secure over a wide rotation range to allow for perfect alignment All First Alert and BRK Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires technology at detecting small particles which tend to be produced in greater amounts by flaming fires which consume combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly Sources of these fires may include paper burning in a wastebasket or a grease fire in the kitchen lonization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization P technology at detecting large particles which tend to be produced in greater amounts by smoldering fires which may smolder for hours before bursting into flame Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding For maximum protection use both types of Smoke Alarms on each level and in every bedroom of your home FIRE SAFETY TIPS Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations 1 Use smoking materials properly Never smoke in bed 2 Keep matches or lighters away from children 3 Store flammable materials in proper containers 4 Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don t overload electrical circuits 5 Keep stoves barbecue grills fireplaces and chimneys grease and debris free 6 Never leave
20. he diagram As and remove each battery Al Low Battery Alarm chirp approx once minute 3 Insert the new batteries making sure oe they snap completely into the battery Latching Alarm Red LED flashing 2 seconds on compartment Match the terminals on the 2 seconds off ends of the batteries with the terminals on the unit Low Battery Latch Green LED flashing 2 seconds on 2 seconds off 4 Close the battery compartment and then test the unit by pressing the Test Silence button Note To conserve batteries both Latching features last for 15 minutes and are then turned off IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS WEEKLY TESTING RESPONDING TO AN ALARM AWARNING During an aarm you de hear a loud repeating horn pattern 3 beeps e NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit You might P i PS P accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home The built AWARNING U ih en penta ge ria s operation as required by e If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit it is warning you of a nderwriters Laboratories Inc UL potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention e If the Alarm ever fails to test properly replace it immediately NEVER ignore any alarm Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer death for replacement See Limited Warranty at the end of this manual e Never remove the batteries to quiet an unwanted alarm R
21. k insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock and pry the pin out of the lock TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT Do not lock the battery compartment until you have installed the 1 Remove the Smoke Alarm from the mounting batteries and tested the alarm bracket If the unit is locked to the bracket see the section To Unlock the Mounting Bracket Insert a flathead screwdriver under the head of the locking pin and gently pry it out of the battery compartment lock If you plan to relock IMPORTANT pian If the unit does not alarm during testing DO NOT lock the battery the battery compartment save the locking pin compartment Install new batteries and test again If the Smoke To relock the battery compartment close the Alarm still does not alarm replace it immediately battery door and reinsert locking pin in lock 1 Push and hold Test button until the alarm sounds 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause LED flashes once every second 2 Using needle nose pliers or a utility knife detach one locking pin eel hp Smoke Alera to die mounting from the mounting bracket IMPORTANT When replacing the batteries always test the Smoke Alarm before relocking the battery compartment Push the locking pin through the hole near the battery drawer on the back of the Smoke Alarm TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET 1 Using needle nose pliers detach
22. nstalled This warns you the unit will not operate under DC power without batteries e Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding It is loud to wake you in an emergency Exposure to the horn at close range may harm your hearing e Do not paint over the unit Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chambers and prevent the unit from operating properly HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM Test Silence button Slide open battery drawer Multi color Indicator Light Red or Green Mounting bracket Universal Mounting Holes Battery Drawer Lock Pin Hole Slide open battery drawer Turn this way to remove from bracket Turn this way to attach to bracket TOOLS YOU WILL NEED This unit is designed to be mounted on the ceiling or on the wall if necessary e Pencil e Drill with 3 16 5 mm drill bit e Standard flathead screwdriver e Hammer e Pliers or utility knife to activate optional tamper resistant locking features FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS IMPORTANT If you want to lock the battery drawer or lock the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket please read the Optional Locking Features section before you begin installation 1 Hold base firmly and twist the mounting bracket clockwise to separate it from the base Hold the mounting bracket against the Mounting Hole Sets ceiling or wall so the two clusters of universal mounting holes
23. one locking pin from mounting bracket Insert a flathead screwdriver between the mounting bracket pin and the mounting bracket Pry the Smoke Alarm away from the bracket by turning both the screwdriver and the Smoke Alarm counterclockwise left at the same time Insert the locking pin into the lock located opposite from the battery drawer as shown in the diagram 3 When you attach the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket the locking pin s head will fit into a notch on the bracket UNDERSTANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS Choosing a replacement battery Your Smoke CO Alarm requires two AA Energizer E91 batteries AND ALARM HORN PATTERNS These batteries are available at many local retail stores z IMPORTANT Normal Operation eg tl areen LED once minute Actual battery service life depends on the Alarm and the environment in which One Ie Aarm it is installed All the batteries specified above are acceptable replacement 77 3 F batteries for this unit Regardless of the manufacturer s suggested battery life Test Condition Rapidly Flashing Red LED you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts chirping Audible Alarm the low battery warning Alarm Condition Rapidly Flashing Red LED A ii A Initiating Unit Audible Alarm To replace the batteries without removing Alarm from the ceiling or wall oo 1 Open the battery compartment Silence Mode Rapidly ged LED 2 Press tabs A and B as shown in t
24. orches Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulations 3 Institutions Hospitals day care facilities long term health care facilities This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in individual patient sleeping resident rooms provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies hallways or porches Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulations 4 Hotels and Motels Also boarding houses and dormitories This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use inside individual sleeping resident rooms provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies hallways or porches Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulations LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS Smoke Alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from home fires worldwide However like any warning device Smoke Alarms can only work if they are properly located installed and maintained and if smoke reaches the Alarms They are not foolproof Smoke alarms may not waken all individuals Practice the escape plan at least twice a year making sure that everyone is involved
25. ot have time to alarm before the fire itself causes damage injury or death since smoke from some fires may not reach the unit immediately Examples of this include persons smoking in bed children playing with matches or fires caused by violent explosions resulting from escaping gas Smoke Alarms are not foolproof Like any electronic device Smoke Alarms are made of components that can wear out or fail at any time You must test the unit weekly to ensure your continued protection Smoke Alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires They are not a substitute for property or life insurance Smoke Alarms have a limited life The unit should be replaced immediately if it is not operating properly You should always replace a Smoke Alarm after 10 years from date of purchase Write the purchase date on the space provided on back of unit LIMITED WARRANTY BRK Brands Inc BRK the maker of First Alert brand and BRK brand products warrants that for a period of ten years from the date of purchase this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship BRK at its option will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component If the product is no longer available replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value This is your exclusive warranty This warranty is vali
26. ping area doors are closed at night and in the hallway between them Smoke Alarms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the dwelling For example a stand alone unit on the second floor may not detect smoke from a basement fire until the fire spreads This may not give you enough time to escape safely That is why recommended minimum protection is at least one unit in every sleeping area and every bedroom on every level of your dwelling Even with a unit on every floor stand alone units may not provide as much protection as interconnected units especially if the fire starts in a remote area Some safety experts recommend installing interconnected AC powered units with battery back up see About Smoke Alarms or professional fire detection systems so if one unit senses smoke all units alarm Interconnected units may provide earlier warning than stand alone units since all units alarm when one detects smoke Smoke Alarms may not be heard Though the alarm horn in this unit meets or exceeds current standards it may not be heard if 1 the unit is located outside a closed or partially closed door 2 residents recently consumed alcohol or drugs 3 the Alarm is drowned out by noise from stereo TV traffic air conditioner or other appliances 4 residents are hearing impaired or sound sleepers Special purpose units like those with visual and audible alarms should be installed for hearing impaired residents Smoke Alarms may n
27. rily quiet the low battery warning chirp for up to 8 hours Press the Test Silence button on the Alarm cover until you hear the acknowledge chirp Once the low battery warning chirp silence feature is activated the unit continues to flash the green light once a minute for approximately 8 hours After 8 hours the low battery chirp will resume Replace the batteries as soon as possible this unit will not operate without battery power LATCHING FEATURE Alarm Latch is activated after an Alarm is exposed to alarm levels of smoke After smoke levels drop below alarm levels the Red LED will begin flashing 2 seconds on 2 seconds off unless reset by test silence button It will continue to flash or latch for about 15 minutes to give you time to determine which unit initiated the alarm This feature helps emergency responders investigators or service technicians identify which unit s in your home were exposed to alarm levels of smoke This can help investigators pinpoint the source of smoke Low Battery Latch is activated when the Alarm is in the low battery condition When this occurs the Green LED flashes 2 seconds on 2 seconds off This feature is designed to help you identify which Alarm needs to have the battery replaced Although the Alarm will sound the low battery chirp approximately once every minute sometimes during the initial stages of low battery the Alarm will chirp in greater intervals than
28. s Keep units at least 10 feet 8 meters away from showers saunas dishwashers etc e Where the temperatures are regularly below 40 F 4 4 C or above 100 F 37 8 C including unheated buildings outdoor rooms porches or unfinished attics or basements e In very dusty dirty or greasy areas Do not install a Smoke Alarm directly over the stove or range Clean a laundry room unit frequently to keep it free of dust or lint e Near fresh air vents ceiling fans or in very drafty areas Drafts can blow smoke away from the unit preventing it from reaching sensing chamber e In insect infested areas Insects can clog openings to the sensing chamber and cause unwanted alarms e Less than 12 inches 305 mm away from fluorescent lights Electrical noise can interfere with the sensor e In dead air spaces Dead air spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarm AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES Dead air spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarm To avoid dead air spaces follow the installation recommendations below On ceilings install Smoke Alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as possible If this is not possible install the Smoke Alarm at least 4 inches 102 mm from the wall or corner For wall mounting if allowed by building codes the top edge of Smoke Alarms should be placed between 4 inches 102 mm and 12 inches 305 mm from the wall ceiling line below typical dea
29. uipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows A Smoke Alarm installed in each separate sleeping area in the vicinity but outside bedrooms and Heat or Smoke Alarms in the living rooms dining rooms bedrooms kitchens hallways finished attics furnace rooms closets utility and storage rooms basements and attached garages LOCATIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS For best performance AVOID installing Smoke Alarms in these areas e Where combustion particles are produced Combustion particles form when something burns Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens garages and furnace rooms Keep units at least 20 feet 6 meters from the sources of combustion particles stove furnace water heater space heater if possible In areas where a 20 foot 6 meter distance is not possible in modular mobile or smaller homes for example it is recommended the Smoke Alarm be placed as far from these fuel burning sources as possible The placement recommendations are intended to keep these Alarms at a reasonable distance from a fuel burning source and thus reduce unwanted alarms Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke Alarm is placed directly next to a fuel burning source Ventilate these areas as much as possible e In air streams near kitchens Air currents can draw cooking smoke into the sensing chamber of a Smoke Alarm near the kitchen e In very damp humid or steamy areas or directly near bathrooms with shower
30. way or separate sleeping area See Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms and Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms for details Know What Smoke Alarms Can and Can t Do A Smoke Alarm can help alert you to fire giving you precious time to escape It can only sound an alarm once smoke reaches the sensor See Limitations of Smoke Alarms for details Check Your Local Building Codes This Smoke Alarm is designed to be used in a typical single family home It alone will not meet requirements for boarding houses apartment buildings hotels or motels See Special Compliance Considerations for details AWARNING e This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents It is recom mended that you install special units which use devices like flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents e This Smoke Alarm must have battery power to operate The Smoke Alarm cannot work until you install the batteries in the correct position Match to and to e Never remove the batteries from a battery operated unit to stop an unwanted alarm caused by cooking smoke etc Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit The alarm will reset automatically ACAUTION e Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box Only AC powered units are intended for installation over junction boxes e This Smoke Alarm has a battery drawer which resists closing unless batteries are i
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