Gentex 7109CS/CSX User's Manual
Contents
1. Figure 5 RECOMMENDED SMOKE ALARM LOCATION IN ROOMS WITH SLOPED GABLED OR PEAKED CEILINGS Pg 7 3 The placement of the alarm is critical if maximum speed of fire detection is desired Thus a logical location for an alarm is the center of the ceiling At this location the alarm is closest to all areas of the room WHERE SMOKE ALARMS SHOULD BE PUT IN MOBILE HOMES In mobile homes built after about 1978 that were designed and insulated to be energy efficient smoke alarms should be installed as described in the section above In older mobile homes that have little or no insulation compared to today s standards uninsulated metal outside In family living units with more than one bedroom area or with bedrooms on more than one floor more than one smoke alarm will be needed as shown in Figure 2 In addition to smoke alarms outside of the sleeping areas NFPA 72 requires the installation of a smoke alarm on each additional story of the family living unit including the basement These installations are shown in Figure 3 The living area smoke alarms should be installed in the living room or near the stairway to the upper level or in both locations The basement smoke alarm should be installed in close proximity to the stairway leading to the floor above When installed on an open joisted ceiling the alarm should be placed on the bottom of the joists The alarm should be positioned relative to the stairway so as to intercept smoke coming2. 5 or 10 seconds to flush out any remaining dirt left inside alarm s housing 6 Remove alarm from wash water and transfer directly to one of the first rinse buckets containing clear water Again allow alarm to become completely submerged agitate once more for 5 or 10 seconds to remove soap residue 7 Finally transfer alarm to your second and final rinse bucket repeating method found in Step 6 then remove alarm to a clean dry area for a period of 48 hours to allow it to thoroughly dry WARNING SMOKE ALARMS ARE TO BE AIR DRIED ONLY DO NOT PLACE ALARM 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 ALARMS IF YOUR ALARMS ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY WATER SHOULD BE CHANGED MORE FRE QUENTLY In the event you experience difficulty in the cleaning of your smoke alarm or if you have any questions please contact Gentex Corporation or your local Gentex distributor WARNING If the smoke alarm does not work properly do not try and fix it your self This will void your warranty See To Return an Alarm for instruc tions to return smoke alarms that do not operate properly DO NOT TRY TO FIX IT YOURSELF IMPORTANT Gentex recommends alarm be tested a minimum of once a week WARNING Never use an open flame of any kind to test your alarm You may ignite and damage the alarm as well as your home The test
3. 7139LS only LINE CORD MODEL The 7109LS 7139LS is supplied with a 9 foot line cord for installation to a normal outlet box For this type of installation 1 Connect line cord to unit as demonstrated in Figure 12 2 Determine proper location for alarm above a receptacle that is NOT CONTROLLED BY AN ON OFF SWITCH 3 If screw anchors are used drill a 3 16 hole and mount bracket to wall 4 Mount the alarm to the bracket as illustrated in Figure 13 5 Use the enclosed cord retainer clamp as illustrated in Figure 12 to insure the unit is not accidentally disconnected Figure 12 Place the alarm up to the mounting plate rotating it to about 10 00 o clock then rotate it clockwise to 12 00 It should snap lock firmly into place Keep the alarm parallel to the mounting plate so upper and lower tabs on the plate seat into the alarm Figure 13 IMPORTANT WARNING Failure to observe any of the conditions set forth may cause system malfunction and damage to the alarm Pg 7 5 Figure 9 CHECKOUT amp TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Turn test knob to the NORMAL position and supply house power to the alarm The red indicator should flash every 15 30 seconds showing that the alarm is operating properly 2 If red light is not flashing or the green LED is not on a Check that the battery is installed b Check to see if the plug is in the outlet c If the power and wiring check out but the red light does not flash or the green LED is st
4. CSX only 1 Run a minimum of 16 gauge 2 conductor cable plus ground 3 wires to the alarm junction box from a power supply Smoke alarms should be run on their own dedicated circuit Use U L listed Class 1 wire 2 Make wire connections to the supplied plug in connector as follows black to black white to white and connect the ground wire to the metal outlet box Figure 7 NOTE RED YELLOW WIRE The red yellow wire from the alarm is for tandem connection only DO NOT USE AND DO NOT REMOVE INSULATION CAP UNLESS CONNECTING ANOTHER ALARM Pg 7 4 Figure 8 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 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 alarm 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 alarm s sensing chamber and can make it overly sensitive or block openings to the sensing chamber and keep the alarm from sensing smoke Near fresh air inlets or returns or excessively drafty areas Air conditioners heaters fans and fresh air intakes and returns can drive smoke away from smoke alarms making the alar
5. garages is not normally recommended as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation Figure 2 IN FAMILY LIVING UNITS WITH MORE THAN ONE SLEEPING AREA A SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE PROVIDED TO PROTECT EACH SLEEPING AREA IN ADDITION TO ALARMS REQUIRED IN BEDROOMS IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION We recommend replacing your alarm s every ten 10 years why Dust dirt and other environmental contaminants can affect your alarm over a prolonged period Fast changing industry consensus standards and codes on all alarms make it advisable to periodically upgrade your 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 Ceiling location CS amp CSX only detector should be mounted as close as possible to the center of a hallway or room If this is not possible the edge of the detector should be at least 4 inches from any wall Wall location locate the top of the alarm at least 4 inches and not more than 12 inches from the ceiling Observe alarm for proper top bottom orientation test knob is near bottom of unit Figure 4 RECOMMENDED SMOKE ALARM MOUNTING LOCATIONS
6. gas space heaters Install alarms at least 20 feet 6 meters away from kitchens and other areas where combustion particles are normally present In air streams passing by kitchens Figure 6 shows how an alarm can be exposed to combustion particles in normal air movement paths and how to correct this situation Near fluorescent light fixtures Electrical noise from nearby fluorescent light fixtures may cause a nuisance alarm Install alarms and fluorescent lights on separate electrical circuits WARNING Never remove power from the alarm to silence a nuisance alarm Open a window or fan the air around the alarm to remove the smoke The alarm will automatically turn off when the smoke in the air is completely gone Do not stand close to the alarm The sound produced by the 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 BATTERY INSTALLATION 1 Remove alarm from mounting plate by turning counter clockwise 2 Remove AC power connector and unsnap power leads from the top of the old battery Snap new battery onto snaps and reinsert battery through hole in the back of the alarm WARNING Units with battery back up will not provide power or transmit an alarm to AC only units in the event of an AC power failure Figure 6 All battery back up units in tandem with good batteries will operate normally during an AC power failure Strobe will
7. or could cause activation from small amounts of smoke build up If this should occur following this simple washing procedure will restore your smoke alarm back to its original condition For further information regarding frequency of cleaning and testing refer to NFPA 72 NFPA Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 IMPORTANT Failure to follow full cleaning instructions could result in damage to this smoke alarm DO NOT remove all alarms at the same time for cleaning 1 Twist the alarm counter clockwise to remove it from its mounting plate 2 Unplug the electrical power cord to the alarm and remove the battery 3 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 4 Add 1 8 cup of Ivory dishwashing liquid to the first bucket of water and allow it to mix thoroughly then place one dirty alarm into the soap water mixture until it becomes completely covered or submerged NOTE If the alarms are exceptionally dirty you may wish to first wipe off any excess dirt before washing alarm so as not to dirty the wash water too quickly DO NOT open alarm for cleaning WARNING ONLY IVORY DISHWASHING LIQUID IS TO BE USED OTHER BRANDS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY CAUSE YOUR ALARM TO MALFUNCTION 5 Allow alarm to soak for approximately 10 minutes longer if extremely dirty Then agitate for
8. 7109CS CSX amp 7109LS 7139CS CSX amp 7139LS PHOTOELECTRIC TYPE RESIDENTIAL SMOKE ALARMS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED AC POWERED WITH 9V BATTERY BACKUP Installation Instructions Owner s User s Information Manual READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE INTRODUCTION The 7139CS CSX amp 7139LS Smoke Alarms are Photoelectric Type Alarms for use as an evacuation device in residential applications while the 7109CS CSX amp 7109LS are for use as an alert and relocate device Each alarm has a solid state piezo signal to warn and alert the household to the presence of threatening smoke Your Photoelectric alarm is designed to detect the smoke that results from an actual fire Consequently it is uncommon for household smoke such as cigarette smoke or normal cooking smoke to cause an alarm MODEL NO DESCRIPTION 7109CS CSX W or C 120 VAC 60 Hz with 1 Form C Aux Relay Contact and Visual Signaling Strobe Light with Tandem Wire Connection CSX model is provided with an additional wire grey for the remote activation of the strobe 7109LS 120 VAC 60 Hz Wall Mounted Provided With a 9 ft Line Cord Pulsating Horn 7139CS CSX W or C Same as the 7109CS but with a Temporal Horn CSX model is provided with an additional wire grey for the remote activation of the strobe 7139LS Same as 7109LS but with a Temporal Horn These units produce a non temporal audible alarm and are therefore not intende
9. PORTANT NOTE WHAT SMOKE ALARMS CANNOT DO Smoke alarms will not work without power A battery must be connected to the alarm to maintain proper alarm operation if AC power supply is cut off by an electrical fire an open fuse or circuit breaker or for any other reason In the event of AC power failure the battery will supply standby power for a minimum of 24 hours Smoke alarms may not sense fire that starts where smoke cannot reach the alarms such as in chimneys in walls on roofs or on the other side of closed doors If bedroom doors are usually closed at night 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 alarm may not sense a first floor or basement fire Therefore alarms should be placed on every level of a residence or building The horn in your alarm meets or exceeds current audibility requirements of Underwriters Laboratories However if the 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 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 alarms be interconnected so that an alarm on any level of the residence will sound an alarm lo
10. Post a detailed floor plan depicting the chosen escape routes b Each bedroom should have at least two escape routes c Make sure your children know what to do in case of fire and teach them to follow the escape plan you have posted d Agree on an outside meeting place e Conduct fire drills at least twice a year f Be sure each member of the family is familiar with the smoke alarm so they can react properly If the alarm should sound 1 Never waste time dressing or gathering valuables Follow the escape route and leave the house immediately 2 Check bedroom doors before opening If the door is hot or smoke is leaking in around the edges DO NOT OPEN use the alternate escape route Pg 7 1 3 If there is smoke in the escape route keep close to the floor and take short breaths If possible cover your nose and mouth with a wet cloth 4 Do not use your own telephone call the Fire Department from your neighbor s house 5 Once out do not re enter your house but proceed to your prearranged meeting place WHAT ELSE YOU CAN DO TO MAKE YOUR FAMILY SAFE FROM FIRES Putting up smoke alarms is just the first step in protecting your family from fires You also must reduce the chances that fires will start in your home and increase your chances of safely escaping if one does start To have an effective fire safety program a Install smoke alarms properly following the instructions in this manual Keep your smoke alarms clean Test your
11. 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 WHAT THIS SMOKE ALARM CAN DO This alarm is designed to sense smoke entering its sensing chamber It does not sense gas heat 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 alarm monitors the air and when it senses smoke activates its built in alarm horn It can provide precious time for you and your family to escape from your residence before a fire spreads Such an early warning however is possible only if the alarm is located installed and maintained as specified in this User s Manual NOTE 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 alarm may not provide early warning for residents if it is placed outside of the residential units such as on outside porches in corridors lobbies basements or in other apartments In multi family buildings each residential unit should have alarms to alert the residents of that unit Alarms designed to be interconnected should be interconnected within one family residence only otherwise nuisance alarms will occur when an alarm in another living unit is tested IM
12. aged in transit You must also enclose a return address Smoke Alarms returned for warranty service should be sent to Gentex Corporation 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 OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE GENTEX CORPORATION Distributed by HITEC 8160 S Madison St Burr Ridge IL 60527 PHONE 1 800 288 8303 550 0094 12 9 1 93 Pg 7 6
13. alarm weekly and repair or replace it when it no longer functions As with any electronic product alarms have a limited life and alarms that don t work cannot protect you b Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations Use smoking materials properly never smoke in bed Keep matches and cigarette lighters away from children Store flammable materials in proper containers and never use 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 c Develop a family escape plan and practice it with your entire family especially small children Draw a floor plan of your home and find two ways to exit from each room There should be one way to get out of each bedroom without opening the door Teach children what the smoke alarm signal means and that they must be prepared to leave the residence by themselves if necessary Show them how to check to see if doors are hot before 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 ch
14. cy MA 02269 For your information the National Fire Protection Association s Standard 72 reads as follows 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 In new construction a smoke detector shall be installed in each sleeping room Where to Locate the Required Smoke Detectors in Existing Construction The major threat from fire in a family living unit is at night when everyone is asleep The principal threat to persons in sleeping areas comes from fires in the remainder of the unit therefore a smoke alarm s is best located between the bedroom areas and the rest of the unit In units with only one bedroom area on one floor the smoke alarms should be located as shown in Figure 1 Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable The required number of smoke alarms may not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke alarms For this reason it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection The additional areas include basement bedrooms dining room furnace room utility room and hallways not protected by the required smoke alarms The installation of smoke alarms in kitchens attics finished or unfinished or
15. d for locations where the desired action of the occupant s is evacuation HOW YOUR SMOKE ALARM WORKS These Smoke Alarms operate on the photoelectric light scatter principle The unit s sensing chamber houses a light source and a light sensor The darkened sensing chamber is exposed to the atmosphere and designed to permit optimum smoke entry from any direction while rejecting light from outside the alarm The light source is an infrared invisible LED which pulses every 4 8 seconds The light sensor is a photodiode matched to the light frequency of the LED light source Under normal conditions the light generated by the pulsing infrared LED is not seen by the light sensor as it is positioned out of the direct path of the light beam When smoke enters the sensing chamber light from the pulsing LED light source is reflected by the smoke particles onto the photodiode light sen sor At the first sighting of smoke the alarm is put into a pre alarm mode This is indicated by a rapidly flashing LED on the face of the alarm Once the light sensor confirms smoke for 2 consecutive pulses inside the chamber the light sensor produces the signal necessary to trigger the alarm This technique of verifying the smoke condition combined with a 5 to 1 signal to noise ratio substantially reduces the possibility of nuisance alarms HOW TO TELL IF YOUR SMOKE ALARM IS WORKING PROPERLY Your alarm is provided with an alarm horn and pulsating Light Emittin
16. entex will repair your Smoke Alarm or furnish you with a new or rebuilt replacement Smoke Alarm without charge to you except for postage required to return the Smoke Alarm to us Your repaired or replacement Smoke Alarm will be returned to you free of charge and it will be covered under this warranty for the balance of the warranty period This warranty is void if our inspection of your Smoke Alarm shows that the damage or failure was caused by abuse misuse abnormal usage faulty installation improper maintenance or repairs other than those performed by us ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED UNDER ANY STATE LAW INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS 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 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 dam
17. feature of your alarm accurately simulates smoke conditions and tests the 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 alarm 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 AN ALARM Should you experience problems with your smoke alarm proceed as follows 1 Twist the alarm counter clockwise to remove it from its mounting plate 2 Unplug the electrical power cord to the alarm and remove the battery 3 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 4 Return to Gentex Corporation 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 inoperable within the warranty period G
18. from a fire in the basement before the smoke enters the stairway Figure 1 A SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE SLEEPING AREA AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY LIVING UNIT Figure 3 A SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE LOCATED ON EACH STORY Where to Locate the Required Smoke Alarms in New Construction All of the smoke alarms specified for existing construction are required and in addition a smoke alarm is required in each bedroom 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 pre vent smoke from reaching a smoke alarm Therefore put smoke alarms in such units only on inside walls between 4 and 12 inches 10 and 30 cm from the ceiling If you are not sure about the insulation level in your mobile home or if you notice that the walls or ceiling are unusually hot or cold put the alarm on an inside wall Minimum protection requires one alarm as close to the sleeping area as possible For better protection put one alarm in each room but first read the Locations to Avoid LOCATIONS TO AVOID Nuisance alarms are caused by placing alarms where they will not operate properly To avoid nuisance alarms do not place 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
19. g indicator Diode which pulses every 15 30 seconds and a green AC power on LED When turning the test knob on the alarm to TEST 1 the red light will flash rapidly the horn will sound and the strobe will flash Strobe will not operate without AC power If the battery is low a chirp will be sounded when the red LED flashes If the alarm is malfunctioning or if the battery is missing the chirp is sounded without the red LED flashing If AC power fails the green LED will turn off The test knob of your alarm simulates actual smoke conditions NOTE Tandem Interconnect Models When testing one alarm the alarm that is activated will flash the red indicator light emitting diode and sound its alarm horn All other units will sound the alarm horn with their red indicator lights remaining off FIRE PROTECTION PLAN This Smoke Alarm can quickly alert you to the presence of smoke it cannot prevent fire Please note that there are hazards against which smoke detection may not be effective such as smoking in bed explosions when a closed door separates the alarm from the source of the smoke etc The ultimate responsibility for fire protection rests solely on you 1 To minimize fire hazards avoid improper storage of flammable liquids and don t leave small children home alone 2 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 3 Establish an escape plan a
20. ildren 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 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 a Don t panic stay calm Your safe escape may depend on thinking clearly and remembering what you have practiced b Get out of the house following a planned escape route as quickly as possible Do not stop to collect anything or to get dressed c Open doors carefully only after feeling to see if they are hot Do not open a door if it is hot use an alternate escape route d Stay close to the floor smoke and hot gases rise e Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth wet if possible and take short shallow breaths f Keep doors and 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 out side your house Give the address and your name i Never re enter
21. ill off return the alarm to the manufacturer See TO RETURN AN ALARM 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 alarm to sound If the alarm does not sound after 20 seconds return the alarm for service b After successfully testing alarm return test knob to NORMAL non test position and wait 20 seconds for the alarm to stop sounding Figure 14 c To test alarm for high sensitivity turn test knob clockwise to TEST 2 position Alarm should remain silent Return knob back to the normal position If your alarm sounds during this test it means the alarm s sensitivity has become too high and may cause false alarms This could mean your alarm is dirty and should be cleaned as described in the maintenance procedure below If the alarm continues to alarm for TEST 2 position following cleaning return it to Gentex for service To check for proper smoke entry into your alarm s sensing chamber Gentex recommends using the Home Safeguard Smoke Alarm spray This test should be performed once a year and should be sprayed from a distance no closer than 12 inches from smoke alarm MAINTENANCE After your alarm has been in operation for a period of time or if it was installed prior to the completion of all building construction your alarm may have become more sensitive due to dirt build up in the alarm s optic sensing chamber which could cause nuisance alarms
22. ms 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 an alarm In insect infested areas If insects enter an alarm s sensing chamber they may cause a nuisance alarm Get rid of the bugs before installing alarms where bugs are a problem WIRING TWO OR MORE ALARMS 7109CS CSX amp 7139CS CSX only Tandem Installation CAUTION All alarms in tandem installation must be controlled by the same fuse or circuit breaker Otherwise tandem units will not operate Tandem will operate in the event of AC power failure if battery is connected to the alarm LIMITATIONS A maximum of six 6 alarms of model 7109CS CSX amp 7139CS CSX or models with the relay option F HF TF may be tandem interconnected Do not exceed 1125 feet between first and last alarm Wire used for interconnecting shall be in accordance with the latest edition of article 760 of the National Electrical Code NEC and NFPA 70 and must not exceed a resistance of 10 ohms 1 Run a minimum of 16 gauge 3 conductor cable plus ground 4 wires to the first alarm junction box from a power supply and between all alarms that are to be connected together Use U L listed Class 1 wire 2 Make wire connections to the supplied plug in connector as follows black to black white to white 3rd conductor to the red yellow wire The red yellow wire should be stripped to make this connection Connec
23. not operate during AC power failure WIRING GENERAL 7109CS CSX amp 7139CS CSX only 1 Use U L listed cable with Class 1 insulation 2 Observe local code requirements Use box connector to anchor cable to outlet box 3 Metal outlet boxes must be grounded to earth ground 4 Use only Duracell MN 1604 battery with the 7109 7139 Series smoke alarms CAUTION Turn off electricity to prevent SHOCK and damage to alarm Be sure the power line to the alarm is not controlled by any on off switch or other type of switch other than a fuse or circuit breaker IMPORTANT Insure that all fluorescent lighting fixtures are properly grounded WARNING 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 7109CS CSX amp 7139CS CSX only Use a 2 x 3 switch box or a 4 square or octagon junction box Mount a box for each alarm If wall mounting is desired be sure the box screws are oriented to upper right and lower left corners Be sure to use supplied Mounting Plate NOTE For trouble areas where there can be a large volume of air blowing out through the electrical junction box You must first attach an adhesive backed foam gasket which has been packed with your alarm to the back side of the mounting bracket before it s secured to the junction box WIRING ONE ALARM 7109CS CSX amp 7139CS
24. t ground wire between metal outlet boxes NOTES ON TANDEM INTERCONNECTING MODELS DO NOT connect Gentex Smoke Alarms to other manufacturers smoke alarms No more than 12 Gentex models 9120 9123 9120T 9123T and 9120H 9123H may be connected in tandem No more than 6 Gentex models 7109CS CSX amp 7139CS CSX 9120F 9123F 9120HF 9123HF and 9120F 9123TF 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 this system IMPORTANT WARNING Failure to observe any of the conditions set forth may cause system malfunction and damage to the alarm MOUNTING PLATE amp ALARM 7109CS CSX amp 7139CS CSX only 1 Lace the connector through the provided mounting plate and secure the plate to the junction box so that the smoke alarm snap in tabs are in the vertical position if wall mounted NOTE Mounting plate is marked THIS SIDE OUT and slotted for proper positioning Figure 10 2 Plug the wire connector into the alarm base 3 Place the alarm up to the mounting plate rotating it to about 10 00 o clock then rotate it clockwise to 12 00 It should snap lock firmly into place Keep the alarm parallel to the mounting plate so upper and lower tabs on the plate seat into the alarm Figure 11 MOUNTING PLATE amp ALARM 7109LS
25. ud enough to awaken sleepers in closed bedrooms This can be done by installing a fire detection system by connecting alarms together or by using radio frequency transmitters and receivers All types of smoke alarm sensors have limitations No type of smoke alarm can sense every kind of fire every time In general alarms may not always warn you about fires caused by violent explosions escaping gas improper storage of flammable materials or arson NOTE This alarm is not designed to replace special purpose fire detection and alarm systems necessary to protect persons and property in non residential buildings such as warehouses or other large industrial or commercial build ings 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 insur ance Home owners and renters should continue to insure their lives and property Pg 7 2 PLACEMENT OF SMOKE ALARMS THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION S STANDARD 72 National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quin
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search