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1. 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 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 valid 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 instructions2. will resume Deactivate the smoke alarm and replace immediately Do not try fixing the alarm yourself this will void your warranty lf 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 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 n very damp humid or steamy areas or directly near bathrooms with showers Keep units at least 10 feet 3 meters away from shower
3. IS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS RESPONDING TO AN ALARM During an alarm you will hear a loud repeating horn pattern 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause A WARNING e If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit it is warning you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention NEVER ignore any alarm Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or death o If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately lf 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 WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE Don t panic stay calm Follow your family escape plan 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 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 Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth preferably damp Take short shallow breaths Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside Give your address then your name Never go back insi
4. USER S MANUAL SMOKE AND FIRE ALARM Fi Ir st Aler 10 Year Sealed CONFORMS TO Battery Powered UL STD 217 Photo amp lon Smoke Alarm Model SA3210 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE The warnings limitations card and user s manual contain important information about your Smoke Alarm s operation If you are installing this Smoke Alarm for use by others you must leave the warnings limitations card and user s manual or a copy of it with the end user INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing First Alert for your Safety needs You have purchased a state of the art alarm designed to provide you with an early warning Please take time to read this manual and make this alarm is an integral part of your family s safety plan 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 l lonization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric 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 Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization technology at detecting large particles which tend to be produced in greater amounts by smolder
5. UTION DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing When testing step away when horn starts sounding 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 During testing you will hear a loud repeating horn pattern 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause LED flashes once every second REGULAR MAINTENANCE This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly e Test it at least once a week e Clean the Smoke Alarm at least once a month gently vacuum the outside of the Smoke Alarm using your household vacuum s soft brush attachment Test the Smoke Alarm Never use water cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit e If 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 IF TH
6. are aligned TOOLS YOU WILL NEED approximately at the 9 00 and 3 00 o clock positions See This unit is designed to be mounted on the ceiling or on image Choose one of the three sets of holes shown A B or the wall if necessary C see image and trace around one of the sets Be sure to a Pana choose a top and bottom slot on opposite sides so you can ae g anes rotate the Universal Mounting Bracket into position later This Sel fF l LUA will make it easier in the future the remove the mounting a Hammer bracket without completely removing the screws e Pliers or utility knife to activate optional tam A WARNING _ Do not install this Smoke per resistant locking features 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 5 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 5 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 6 Activati
7. arranty express or implied written or oral including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to battery
8. de a burning building for any reason Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer A WARNING Alarms have various limitations See Limitations of Smoke Alarms for details USING THE SILENCE FEATURE The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 8 minutes A WARNING 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 8 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 END OF LIFE WARNING This Silence Feature can temporarily 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
9. 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 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 00 AM 7 00 PM Central Standard Time Monday through Friday and 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Central Standard Time Saturday and Sunday 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 1301 Joe Battle El Paso TX 79936 Battery BRK Brands Inc make no w
10. e 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 RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS Installing Smoke Alarms in Single Family Residences BATTERY OPERATED HARDWIRED The National Fire Protection Association NFPA recommends one Smoke Alarm on every floor in every sleeping area ee and in every bedroom In new construction the Smoke Alarms must be AC powered and interconnected See Agency Placement Recommendations for details For additional coverage it is recommended that you install a Smoke Alarm in all sF s o 2 em Leyte Pree CO ALARMS 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
11. ead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock and pry the pin out of the lock TO LOCK THE ALARM ONTO MOUNTING BRACKET 1 Using needle nose pliers detach one locking pin from mounting bracket 2 Insert the locking pin into the lock located on side of alarm 3 Pin head will be positioned outside the alarm as shown 4 When you attach the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket the locking pin s head will fit into a notch on the bracket TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET 1 Insert a flathead screwdriver between the mounting bracket pin and the mounting bracket 2 Pry the Smoke Alarm away from the bracket by turning both the screwdriver and the Smoke Alarm counterclockwise left at the same time Flashing Green LED once minute No l i Audible Alarm Silence Mode Rapidly Flashing Red LED Audible Alarm Off Rapidly Flashing Red LED Audible Low Battery f l End of Life 5 chirps approximately every 45 seconds Rapidly Flashing Red LED Audible 3 chirps Alarm WEEKLY TESTING A WARNING e NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit You might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home The built in test switch accurately tests the unit s operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL e Ifthe Alarm ever fails to test properly replace it immediately Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer for replacement See Limited Warranty at the end of this manual A CA
12. ing fires p 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 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 hallway 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 onc
13. ng the battery Mount alarm to mounting bracket to activate Once unit is activated it cannot be turned off NOTE After you activate the battery the power indicator light may flash and unit will chirp If the unit alarms the light will _ blink rapidly and the horn will repeatedly sound 3 beeps pause 3 beeps Once the Smoke Alarm is on the bracket you can rotate the Alarm to adjust the alignment Test the Smoke Alarm See Weekly Testing After 10 years of operation or Low Battery warning deactivate the Smoke Alarm Insert a tool below edge where shown and break tab Then Slide activation switch to deactivate mode re eel Read oo N NOTE At end of life or low battery indication chirp unit must be put into deactivation mode to deactivate remaining stored energy in battery Unit will no longer function once put into this mode Unit will resist re mounting OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES The locking feature is designed to discourage unauthorized removal of the Alarm It is not necessary to activate the locks in single family households where unauthorized battery or Alarm removal is not a concern Tools you will need Needle nose pliers or utility knife Standard Flathead screwdriver The locking feature uses 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 IMPORTANT To permanently remove either lock insert a flath
14. paces and unfinished attics r 5 In the living area s of a guest suite 6 In the living area s of a residential board and care occupancy small facility Reprinted with permission from NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Copyright 2010 National Fire Protection Association Quincy MA 02269 This reprinted material is not the complete and official position of the National Fire Protection Association on the referenced subject which is represented only by the standard in its entirety National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code and NFPA 72 are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association Inc Quincy MA 02269 California State Fire Marshal CSFM Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment 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 3 Mounting bracket 1 Test Silence button 4 Universal Mounting Holes 2 Multi color Indicator Light Red or Green J Turn this way to remove from bracket 6 Turn this way to attach to bracket 1 Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling or wall so the two clusters of universal mounting holes
15. s 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 n 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 n 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 _ n 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 dead air spaces On a peaked gabled or cathedral ceiling install the
16. unit at each end e At the top of the first to second floor stairway and at the bottom of the basement stairway IMPORTAN T 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 interconnected for added protection ESIDENCE MULTI STORY RESIDENCE 1 STORY RESIDENCE MULTI STORY RESIDENCE 1 STORY RI 2015 BRK Brands Inc All rights reserved Distributed by BRK Brands Inc e 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 Consumer Affairs 800 323 9005 www firstalert com www brkelectronics com 7 15 Printed in Mexico e M08 0501 003 PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS NFPA 72 Chapter 29 For your information the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code NFPA 72 reads as follows 29 5 1 Required Detection 29 5 1 1 Where required by other governing laws codes or standards for a specific type of occupancy approved single and multiple station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows 1 In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms 2 Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area within 21 ft 6 4 m of any door to a sleeping room with the distance measured along a path of travel 3 On every level of a dwelling unit including basements 4 On every level of a residential board and care occupancy small facility including basements and excluding crawl s
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