Smoke Detector Manual (SSSD1)
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1. Operating environment Temperature Relative humidity 40 to 100F 4 4 to 37 8 C 10 to 95 non condensing ETL Rating The Smoke Detector Conforms to UL Standard 268 FCC Part 15 Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving2. SimpliSafe Live Safely smoke Detector Manual SSSD1 Introduction The SimpliSafe Smoke Detector SSSD1 is a photoelectric smoke detector designed to sense smoke that comes into the detector chamber It does not sense gas heat or flame This smoke detector is designed to give early warning of developing fires with an alarm sound from its built in siren The built in wireless transmitter can also cause your SimpliSafe Base Station siren to sound These sirens can provide precious time to escape before a fire soreads However the smoke detector makes such pre warning of fire possible only if the smoke detector is located installed and maintained properly as described in this User s Manual The smoke detector also monitors low battery and sensor malfunction These trouble conditions will cause an audible chirp from the smoke detector as described in the Operating Modes section below Smoke Detector Location Smoke detectors should be installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association NFPA Standard NFPA Standard 72 Section 2 4 2 4 1 1 Smoke detectors 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 The provisions of 2 4 1 1 represent the minimum number of alarms required by this standard It is recommended that the
3. FAMILY ROOM O SMOKE DETECTORS FOR MINIMUM SECURITY O BEDROOM O SMOKE DETECTORS FOR MORE SECURITY Recommended locations multi floor residence E GROUND i FLOOR SMOKE DETECTORS FOR MINIMUM SECURITY Install the sensor in the center of the ceiling CEILING 4 in 100mm fe See Ain EREET 10cm CENTER NEVERE Minimum DETECTOR OF HERE 6 in 15cm CEILING Maximum dl i BEST LOCATION FEET vt ACCEPTABLE HORIZONTAL DISTANCE LOCATION FROM PEAK December 2012 Suggested smoke detector locations e In the hallway outside each bedroom area e On every floor of a multi floor home or apartment and a minimum of two detectors in any household At both ends of a bedroom hallway if the hallway is more than 40 feet long At the bottom of a basement stairwell At the top of a first to second floor stairwell As close to the center of the ceiling as possible If this is not practical put the detector on the ceiling no closer than 4 inches 10 cm from any wall or corner For sloped ceilings mount detector 3 feet measured horizontally from the highest point of the ceiling If ceiling mounting is not possible and wall mounting is permitted by your local and state codes mount the detector high on the wall about 4 and 6 inches from the ceiling Locations to avoid To avoid false alarms and optimize detection of real alarms do not install a smoke detector e In locations where co
4. awaken if the detector is installed outside a bedroom Closed or partially closed doors and distance can block sound This detector is not designed for the hearing impaired Smoke detectors may not always activate and provide warning early enough A smoke detector only activates when enough smoke reaches it If a fire starts in a chimney wall roof on the other side of closed doors or a different level of the property not enough smoke may reach the detector Smoke detectors are a significant help in reducing loss injury and even death However no matter how good a detection device is nothing works perfectly under every circumstance and we must warn you that you cannot expect a smoke detector to ensure that you will never suffer any damage or injury Fire prevention and escape The purpose of an early warning smoke detector is to detect the presence of fire in its early stages and sound an alarm giving the occupants time to exit the premises safely Avoid fire hazards e Do not smoke in bed e Do not leave children home alone e Never clean with flammable liquids such as gasoline December 2012 e Properly store materials Use general good housekeeping techniques to keep your home neat and tidy A cluttered basement attic or storage area is an open invitation to fire e Use combustible materials and electrical appliances carefully and only for intended uses Do not overload electrical outlets e Do not store explosive and
5. householder consider the use of additional smoke detectors for increased protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke detectors under 2 4 1 1 above The recommended additional areas are living room dining room bedroom s kitchen attic finished or unfinished furnace rooms utility room basement integral or attached garage and hallways not included in 2 4 1 1 above However the use of additional alarms remains the option of the householder WARNING The Smoke Detector is intended for residential use only and is not to be used in a commercial application CAUTION as required by the California State Fire Marshall Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows 1 A smoke detector installed in each separate sleeping area in the vicinity but outside of the bedrooms and 2 Heat or smoke detectors in the living rooms dining rooms bedrooms kitchens hallways attics furnace rooms closets utility and storage rooms basements and attached garages SimpliSafe Smoke Detector Owner s Manual Issue SSSD1 A Recommended locations single sleeping area BED DINING ROOM KITCHEN ROOM O le O LIVING ROOM BEDROOM SMOKE DETECTORS FOR MINIMUM SECURITY SMOKE DETECTORS FOR MORE SECURITY Recommended locations multiple sleeping areas KITCHEN
6. or fast burning materials in your home e Even after proper precautions have been taken fires can start Be prepared In case of fire In the event of a fire you should do the following e Leave immediately Don t stop to pack or search for valuables e In heavy smoke hold your breath and stay low crawl if necessary The clearest air is usually near the floor e If you have to go through a closed door carefully feel the door and door knob to see if undue heat is present If they seem cool brace your foot against the bottom of the door with your hip against the door and one hand against the top edge Open it slightly If a rush of hot air is felt slam the door quickly and latch it Unvented fire tends to build up considerable pressure Be sure all members of the household realizes and understands this danger e Use your neighbor s phone or a street fire alarm box to call the fire department The job of extinguishing the fire should be left to the professionals Be prepared Practice the following steps to prepare you and your family in the event of a fire e Perform fire drills regularly Use them to assure recognition of an alarm signal e Draw a floor plan and show two exits from each room It is important that children be instructed carefully because they tend to hide in times of crisis e Establish one meeting place outside the home Insist that everyone meet there during an alarm This will eliminate the tragedy o
7. antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Customer support For any questions regarding your Detector please contact SimpliSafe Inc 1035 Cambridge St 18A Cambridge MA 02141 Email customer support simplisafe com Website www simplisafe com Phone 1 888 957 4675 December 2012 SimpliSafe Smoke Detector Owner s Manual Revision SSSD1 A 5 5 December 2012
8. e Alarm LED indicator WARNING Do not connect smoke detectors to any other alarm or auxiliary device Connecting anything else to this detector will keep it from working properly CAUTION This smoke detector comes with cover latches that will prevent the smoke detector cover from closing if battery is not installed This tells you that the smoke detector will not work until a new battery is properly installed Battery Installation 1 Open the battery compartment 2 Install a new Panasonic CR123A 3V lithium battery making sure the and ends of the battery are aligned properly 3 After the battery is installed and the smoke detector is mounted on its bracket you will hear a chirp which indicates the unit is receiving battery power NOTE Use only a Panasonic CR123A battery This smoke detector may not operate properly with other kind of battery December 2012 Testing Test your smoke detector weekly by pressing the test button the clear button on the front of the sensor for 4 seconds The sensor s siren will sound 3 beeps pause 3 beeps and the light will flash continuously and rapidly If this sensor is enrolled in a SimpliSafe alarm system the base station will also sound during this test If the smoke detector beeps three times with the yellow LED flashing three times in 43 secs it indicates the smoke detector is not working properly it must be repaired or replaced This is the only way to make sure that th
9. e smoke detector unit is working properly If the unit fails to test properly have it repaired or replaced immediately Caution Continuous exposure to the high sound level of this alarm over an extended period of time may cause hearing loss WARNING Never use an open flame of any kind to test your detector You may damage it as well as your home The built in test switch accurately tests all functions as required by Underwriters Laboratories WARNING When you are not testing the unit and the alarm siren sounds the detector is a warning of a possible serious situation which requires your immediate attention Go No Go Field Test Please use Home Safeguard Model 25S UL Listed aerosol smoke detector tester following the instructions listed on the canister Silence Feature Press the test silence button the clear button on the front of the detector to temporarily quiet an alarm for up to 10 minutes If smoke is still present around the smoke detector after 10 minutes of silence the unit will re alarm Operating Modes The LED light on the front of the sensor indicates the operating mode of the smoke detector Red LED blinks 3 times rapidly The detector has sensed a potentially dangerous level of smoke The buzzer and alarm siren will also sound Please follow the in case of fire instructions Red LED blinks about once per minute your detector is functioning normally Red LED blinks AND chirps once per minute
10. f someone reentering the house for a missing member who is actually safe If you have children and or physically challenged people residing in your household use window decals to help emergency personnel identify the sleeping quarters of these individuals WARNING Smoke detectors CANNOT provide warnings for fires resulting from explosions smoking in bed or other furniture ignition of flammable liquids vapors and gases children playing with matches or lighters WARNING Smoke detectors are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination has been evaluated and found Suitable for that purpose SimpliSafe Smoke Detector Owner s Manual Revision SSSD1 A WARNING This device contains a wireless transmitter that can actuate a remote audible siren When used in a typical single level or multilevel dwelling or in apartment buildings where adjacent apartments may have similar systems it is possible that interference for another system could prohibit the remote siren from sounding in the event of an alarm Never rely solely on the remote siren for notification of an alarm Always make sure that the internal siren in the Smoke Detector can be heard from all bedrooms and living areas Specifications Required batteries Panasonic CR123A 8V lithium battery Sensor Photoelectric Audible alarm Over 85dB at 3m temporal pattern Per UL217 and EN14604 standards 12cm diameter x 5 3cm depth Sensitivity Dimensions
11. mbustion particles may normally be present such as kitchens with few windows or poor ventilation garages where there may be vehicle exhaust near furnaces hot water heaters and space heaters We recommend leaving at least 20 feet between the detector and such locations e In damp or very humid areas or near bathrooms with showers Moisture in humid air can enter the sensing chamber and cause a false alarm Install the smoke detector at least 10 feet away from bathrooms In very cold or very hot areas If the temperature goes above or below the sensors operating range it will not work properly In very dusty or dirty areas Dirt and dust can build up on the sensing chamber making it overly sensitive or block openings to the sensing chamber making it less sensitive Near fresh air vents or very drafty areas like air conditioners Heaters or fans fresh air vents and drafts can drive smoke away from smoke detectors e In a dead air space at the top of a peaked roof or in the corners between ceilings and walls Dead air may prevent smoke from reaching a detector In insect infested areas If insects enter the sensing chamber they may cause a nuisance alarm Where bugs are a problem get rid of them before putting up an detector Near fluorescent lights Electrical noise from fluorescent lights may cause nuisance alarms Install smoke detectors at least 5 feet 1 5 meters from such lights e Make sure no door or othe
12. r obstruction blocks the path of smoke to the detector IMPORTANT You should never disable the unit to avoid nuisance alarms Instead relocate the detector to a better location SimpliSafe Smoke Detector Owner s Manual Revision SSSD1 A WARNING Never remove the battery from the smoke detector to stop a nuisance alarm Open a window or fan the air around the smoke detector to get rid of the smoke The detector will turn itself off when the smoke is gone If nuisance alarms persist attempt to clean the smoke detector as described in this User s Manual or relocate it to a better location WARNING Do not stand close to the smoke detector when the alarm is sounding The alarm is loud in order to wake you in an emergency Too much exposure to the horn at close range may be harmful to your hearing Installing the Smoke Detector Install the Smoke Detector on a ceiling or wall 1 Remove the mounting bracket from your unit by rotating it counterclockwise 2 Mount the bracket on the ceiling or wall using the included screws and wall anchors 3 Push the Smoke Detector onto the mounting bracket and turn it clockwise until it clicks into place Pull outward on the detector to make sure it is securely attached NOTE After you install the smoke detector and whenever you change its battery you must test it according to the instructions below to make sure it is functioning correctly Test Silence Button amp Power Smok
13. the Smoke Detector battery is low This low battery warning signal should last for up to 30 days but you should install a new Panasonic CR123A 3V lithium battery immediately Yellow LED blinks three times per minute this indicates the unit has malfunctioned and needs to be replaced Yellow LED blinks three times and chirps 3 times every 30 seconds this indicates that the unit is no longer operating within its intended sensitivity and must be replaced SimpliSafe Smoke Detector Owner s Manual Revision SSSD1 A Maintenance tips To keep your detector in good working order open the cover and vacuum the dust off the sensing chamber at least once a month e Remove the battery before cleaning e Use soft brush attachment on your vacuum to carefully remove any dust especially on the openings of the sensing chamber Never use water or cleaners e Replace the battery after cleaning Test the smoke detector to make sure battery is working correctly LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE DETECTORS Wireless smoke detectors are very reliable but may not work under all conditions No fire alarm provides total protection of life or property Alarms are not a substitute for insurance Smoke detectors require a source of power to work This smoke detector will not operate and the alarm will not sound if batteries are dead or not installed properly Smoke detectors may not be heard A sound sleeper or someone who has taken drugs or alcohol may not
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