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1. Page 7 2 systems designed to protect individuals in hotels and motels dormitories hospitals or other health and supervisory care and retirement institutions 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 insurance rates but smoke alarms are not a substitute for insurance Home owners and renters should continue to insure their lives and property Visual signals are only one method of alerting the hearing impaired to a fire The visual signal may not awaken all hearing impaired individuals The visual signal must be in the line of sight of the individual to be seen and effective 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 Quincy MA 02269 For your information the National Fire Protection Association s Standard 72 reads as follows NFPA 72 2010 Edition Chapter 29 Section 29 5 1 Required Detection states the following 29 5 1 1 Where required by other governing laws codes or standards for a specific type of occupancy approved single and multiple station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows 1 In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms 2 Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area within 6 4m 21ft of any d2. bottom orientation test knob is near bottom of unit Figure 5 JE AATAS D BEST LOCATION lt gt ACCEPTABLE LOCATION Figure 5 RECOMMENDED SMOKE ALARM MOUNTING LOCATION 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 walls and roofs can transfer heat and cold from outdoors making the air right next to them hotter or colder than the rest of the inside air These layers of hotter or colder air can prevent smoke from reaching a smoke alarm Therefore put smoke alarms in such units only on inside walls not more than 12 inches 10 and 30 cm from the ceiling If you are not sure about the insulation level in your mobile home or if you notice that the walls or ceiling are unusually hot or cold 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 WARNING This smoke alarm must be installed within 16 feet of the pillow Any location outside of 16 feet will cause this alarm to be less effective and not meet code requirements Nuisance alarms are caused by placing alarms where they wi
3. grills grease free and make sure they are properly installed away from combustible materials Keep portable heaters and open flames such as candles away from combustible materials Do not allow rubbish to accumulate Do not leave small children home alone 550 0060 Page 7 1 c Develop a family escape plan and practice it with your entire family especially small children Draw and post a floor plan of your home and find two ways to exit from each room There should be one way to get out of each 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 children understand that they should go and wait for you if there is a fire Hold fire drills at least every 6 months to make sure that everyone even small children know what to do to escape safely Know where to go to call the fire department from out side your residence Provide emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers and teach your family to use this equipment properly d Bedroom doors should be closed while sleeping if a smoke alarm is installed in the bedroom They
4. one and two family dwellings shall not remain in service longer than 10 years from the date of manufacture Smoke alarms should be replaced for the follow ing reasons 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 Figures 1 2 3 amp 4 are reprinted with permission from NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code Copyright 2002 National Fire Protection Association Quincy MA 02169 This reprinted material is not the complete and official position of the National Fire Protection Association on the referenced subject which is represented only by the standard in its entirety National Fire Alarm Code and NFPA 72 are registered trade marks of the National Fire Protection Association Inc Quincy MA 02169 550 0060 Page 7 3 MOUNTING LOCATION Wall location locate the top of the alarm not more than 12 inches from the ceiling and must be within 16 feet of pillow Observe alarm for proper top
5. ATES AN OBSCURATION THAT SIMULATES SMOKE THIS MEANS THE UNIT WILL GO INTO ALARM WITHOUT A FIRE CONDITION TO RETURN A SMOKE ALARM Should you experience problems with your smoke alarm proceed as follows 1 Unplug the electrical power cord to the smoke alarm 2 Twist the smoke alarm counter clockwise to remove it from its mounting plate 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 10985 Chicago Drive Zeeland Michigan 49464 Prior to returning call Gentex at 1 800 436 8391 or e mail FP_RMA gentex com to obtain a RMA Number from the return department LIMITED WARRANTY For a period of 12 months from the date of purchase or a maximum of 18 months from the date of manufacture Gentex warrants to you the original consumer purchaser that your Smoke Alarm will be free from defects in workmanship materials and construction under normal use and service If a defect in workmanship materials or construction should cause your Smoke Alarm to become inoperable within the warranty period Gentex will repair your Smoke Alarm or furnish you with a new or rebuilt replacement Smoke Alarm without charge to you except for postage required to return the Smoke Alarm to us Your repaired or replacement Smoke Alarm will be returned to you free of charg
6. CELERATE DRYING TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR SMOKE ALARM IMPORTANT IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CHANGE WASH AND RINSE WATER AFTER FIVE 5 SMOKE ALARMS IF YOUR SMOKE ALARMS ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY WATER SHOULD BE CHANGED MORE FREQUENTLY 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 AX WARNING If the smoke alarm does not work properly do not try and fix it yourself This will void your warranty See To Return A Smoke Alarm for instructions to return smoke alarms that do not operate properly DO NOT TRY TO FIX IT YOURSELF IMPORTANT Gentex recommends smoke alarms be tested a minimum of once a week WARNING Never use an open flame of any kind to test your smoke alarm You may ignite and damage the smoke alarm as well as your home The test feature of your smoke alarm accurately simulates smoke conditions and tests the smoke alarm s functions as required by Underwriters Laboratories WARNING Do not cover tape or otherwise block the openings of your smoke alarm These openings are designed to allow air to pass through your smoke alarm thus sampling the air around the alarm WARNING Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose FAILURE TO REGULARLY CLEAN THIS SMOKE ALARM WILL RESULT IN FALSE ALARMS A BUILD UP OF DUST CRE
7. GENTEX CORPORATION A Smarter Vision 710LS 713LS LISTED PHOTOELECTRIC TYPE SMOKE ALARMS AC POWERED 120V 60Hz Installation Instructions Owner s User s Information Manual READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE INTRODUCTION The 713LS smoke alarm is a photoelectric type smoke alarm for use as an evacuation device in residential applications while the 710LS is for use as an alert and relocate device Each smoke alarm has a solid state piezo to warn and alert the household to the presence of threatening smoke as well as a 177 candela visual signal to warn and alert the hearing impaired to the presence of threatening smoke NOTICE Visual signals are only one method of alerting the hearing impaired Not all hearing impaired individuals will be alerted by visual signals Your photoelectric smoke 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 BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION A Dangers Warnings Cautions and Notices alert you to important operating procedures or to potentially hazardous situations Pay special attention to these items WARNING This photoelectric smoke alarm is listed for use in single family and multi family residences along with hotels motels and other commercial residential occupancies This photoelectric smoke alarm must receive continuous 120VAC 60Hz pure sine wave el
8. MUST BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE SLEEPING AREA AND THE REST OF THE DWELLING UNIT AS WELL AS IN EACH BEDROOM In dwelling units with more than one bedroom area or with bedrooms on more than one floor more than one smoke alarm is required as shown in Figure 3 Figure 3 Bedroom TV room T Bedroom F Y Bedroom Figure 3 IN DWELLING UNITS WITH MORE THAN ONE SLEEPING AREA A SMOKE ALARM MUST BE PROVIDED TO PROTECT EACH SLEEPING AREA IN ADDITION TO SMOKE ALARMS REQUIRED IN BEDROOMS In addition to smoke alarms outside of the sleeping areas and in each bedroom NFPA 72 requires the installation of a smoke alarm on each additional level of the dwelling unit including the basement These installations are shown in Figure 4 The living area smoke alarm should be installed in the living room or near the stairway to the upper level or in both locations The basement smoke alarm should be installed in close proximity to the stairway leading to the floor above Where installed on an open joisted ceiling the smoke alarm should be placed on the bottom of the joists The smoke alarm should be positioned relative to the stairway so as to intercept smoke coming from a fire in the basement before the smoke enters the stairway Figure 4 Figure 4 ASMOKE ALARM MUST BE LOCATED ON EACH LEVEL IN ADDITION TO EACH BEDROOM IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION NFPA 72 2010 Edition Chapter 29 Section 29 8 1 4 5 b states Smoke alarms installed in
9. act as a barrier against heat and smoke WHAT TO DO IF THERE IS A FIRE IN YOUR HOME If you have prepared family escape plans and practiced them with your family you have increased their chances of escaping safely Review the following rules with your children when you have fire drills so everyone will remember them in a real fire emergency If smoke alarm should sound a Don t panic stay calm Your safe escape may depend on thinking clearly and remembering what you have practiced b Get out of the house following a planned escape route as quickly as possible Do not stop to collect anything or to get dressed c Open doors carefully only after feeling to see if they are hot Do not open a door if it is hot use an alternate escape route d Stay close to the floor smoke and hot gases rise e Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth wet if possible and take short shallow breaths f Keep doors and windows closed unless you open them to escape g Meet at your prearranged meeting place after leaving the house h Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside your house Give the address and your name i Never re enter a burning building Contact your local Fire Department for more information on making your home safer from fires and about preparing your family s escape plans NOTE Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all sleeping individuals and that it is the responsibility of individuals in the hou
10. ational Fire Protection Association recommends that the smoke alarms be interconnected so that an alarm on any level of the residence will sound an alarm loud enough to awaken sleepers in closed bedrooms WARNING Hearing impaired individuals must have the smoke alarm in the bedroom in which they are sleeping to be effective 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 device can sense every kind of fire every time These types of fires include 1 Fires where the victim is intimate with a flaming initiated fire for example when a person s clothes catch on fire while cooking 2 Fires where the smoke is prevented from reaching the smoke alarm due to a closed door or other obstruction 3 Incendiary fires where the fire grows so rapidly that an occupant s egress is blocked even with properly located smoke alarms In general smoke alarms may not always warn you about fires caused by violent explosions escaping gas improper storage of flammable materials or arson NOTICE This smoke 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 buildings It alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection 550 0060
11. e 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 Important Notice 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 damaged in transit You must also enclose a return address Smoke Alarms returned for warranty service should be sent to Gentex Corporation 10985 Chicago Drive Zeeland MI 49464 If we receive a Smoke Alarm in a damaged condition as
12. ectrical power NEVER ignore your smoke alarm if it sounds Refer to IF YOUR SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS section for more information Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death Test this device once a week per manufacturer installation recommendation If the device ever fails to test correctly replace immediately If the device is not working properly it can not alert you to a problem This product is intended for use in indoor locations of family dwelling units MODELS be Gi E enema eee 120 VAC wall mounted provided with a 9 ft line cord visual signal pulsating horn hale E E Same as 710LS but with a temporal horn This unit produces a non temporal audible alarm and is therefore not intended for locations where the desired action of the occupant s is evacuation Per NFPA 72 the American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal as defined in ANSI 3 41 is required whenever the intended response is to evacuate the building NOTICE Loss of electrical input will cause the smoke alarm not to function For maximum safety you should install both battery operated and AC powered smoke alarms ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS OPERATING VOLTAGE 220204 h850540 ones 120VAC 60Hz OPERATING CURRENT PEAK 0 400 amps OPERATING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE 40 F to 1000F ALARM HORN RATING 2 0202205 90dBA at 10ft HOW YOUR SMOKE ALARM WORKS The 710LS 713LS smoke alarm o
13. is it connected in any way to the alarm Therefore when you test with the test knob you are actually simulating a smoke condition in the alarm as well as testing the sensitivity of the photodiode and the circuit between the photodiode and the alarm Figure 9 TEST KNOB IN NORMAL NOT TEST POSITION PHOTODIODE INFRARED l TETOR DOES NOT SEE TEST EACH SMOKE POWER ON ALARM WEEKLY ALARM LIGHT MAINTENANCE After your smoke alarm has been in operation for a period of time or if it was installed prior to the completion of all building construction your smoke alarm may have become more sensitive due to dirt build up in the smoke alarm s optic sensing chamber which could cause nuisance alarms or could cause activation from small amounts of smoke build up If this should occur following this simple washing procedure will restore your smoke alarm back to its original condition For further information regarding frequency of cleaning and test ing refer to NFPA 72 NFPA Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 NOTICE Failure to follow full cleaning instructions could result in damage to this smoke alarm DO NOT remove all alarms at the same time for cleaning 1 Unplug the electrical power cord to the smoke alarm 2 Twist the smoke alarm counter clockwise to remove it from its mounting plate 3 Select three 3 standard size wash buckets and fill them each with one gallon of normal tap water distilled or de ionized t
14. it breaker or for any other reason If you are concerned about the reliability of either the batteries or your AC power supply for any of the above reasons you should install both battery and AC powered alarms for maximum safety 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 smoke alarms should be placed in each bedroom as well as in the common hallway between them Smoke alarms also may not sense a fire on another level of a residence or building For example a second floor smoke alarm may not sense a first floor or basement fire Therefore smoke alams should be placed on every level of a residence or building The horn and visual signal in your smoke alarm meets or exceeds current audibility and visual requirements of Underwriters Laboratories However if the smoke alarm is located outside a bedroom the visual signal will not be seen or noticed by occupant and piezo sounder will not wake up a sound sleeper especially if the bedroom door is closed or only partly open The visual signal must be in the line of sight of the hearing impaired individual and within 16 feet of the pillow of the bed in order to be effective If the smoke alarm is located on a different level of the residence than the bedroom it is even less likely to wake up people sleeping in the bedroom In such cases the N
15. itted to be considered as part of the lower floor s protection scheme used to meet the requirements of 29 5 1 3 1 The installation of additional alarms of either the smoke heat or CO type should result in a higher degree of protection Adding alarms to rooms that are normally closed off from the required alarms increases the escape time because the fire does not need to build to the higher level necessary to force smoke out of the closed room to the required alarms As a consequence it is recommended that the householder consider the installation of additional fire protection devices However it should be understood that NFPA 72 does not require additional smoke alarms over and above those called for in Figures 1 2 3 and 4 where required smoke alarms are shown T Hall Bedroom Recreation room Figure 1 l Mng rT Basement 2 Indicates required smoke alam Figure 1 ASMOKE ALARM MUST BE LOCATED ON EVERY LEVEL OF DWELLING UNIT INCLUDING BASEMENT WITHIN EACH SLEEPING ROOM AND OUTSIDE SLEEPING AREAS Where to Locate the Required Smoke Alarms The major threat from fire in a dwelling unit occurs at night when everyone is asleep Persons in sleeping areas can be threatened by fires in the remainder of the unit therefore smoke alarms are best located in each bedroom and between the bedroom areas and the rest of the unit as shown in Figure 2 2 2 Bedroom Figure 2 Bedroom Figure 2 ASMOKE ALARM
16. ll 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 gas space heaters Install smoke 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 a smoke alarm can be exposed to combustion particles in normal air movement paths and how to correct this situation Bedroom Air Inlet NOTE NO MORE THAN 12 30 CM FROM CEILING Figure 6 Incorrect Bedroom Living Room In damp or very humid areas or next to bathrooms with showers The moisture in humid air can enter the sensing chamber as water vapor then cool and condense into droplets that cause a nuisance alarm Install smoke alarms at least 10 feet 3 meters away from bathrooms In very cold or very hot environments or in unheated buildings or outdoor rooms where the temperature can go below or above the operating range of the 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 smoke alarm s sensing chamber and can make it overly sensitive or block openings to the sensing chamber and keep the smoke alarm from sensing smoke Near fresh air inlets o
17. ned to provide early warning of developing fires at a reasonable cost This smoke alarm monitors the air and when it senses smoke activates its built in alarm horn and strobe light It can provide precious time for you and your family to escape from your resi dence before a fire spreads Such an early warning however is pos sible only if the smoke alarm is located installed and maintained as specified in this User s Manual NOTICE This smoke alarm is designed for use within single residential living units only that is it should be used inside a single family home or one apartment of a multi family building In a multi family building the smoke 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 Smoke 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 NOTICE WHAT SMOKE ALARMS CANNOT DO Smoke alarms will not work without power Battery operated smoke alarms will not work without batteries with dead batteries or if the batteries are not installed properly AC powered smoke alarms will not work if their AC power supply is cut off by an electrical fire an open fuse or circu
18. ning the test knob on the alarm to TEST 1 the red LED will rapidly flash the horn will sound and the visual signal will flash If AC power fails the green LED will turn off The test knob on your smoke alarm simulates actual smoke conditions FIRE PROTECTION PLAN WHAT YOU CAN DO TO MAKE YOUR FAMILY SAFE FROM FIRES This smoke alarm can quickly alert you to the presence of smoke it cannot prevent fire The ultimate responsibility for fire protection rests solely on you Installing 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 devices weekly and have unit repaired or replace unit 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
19. nting bracket 2 Determine proper location for smoke alarm above a receptacle that is NOT CONTROLLED BY AN ON OFF SWITCH 3 If screw anchors are used drill two 3 16 holes insert the screw anchors and mount the plate to wall using screws 4 Mount the smoke alarm as illustrated in Figure 8 5 Use the enclosed cord retainer clamp as illustrated in Figure 7 to insure the unit is not accidentally disconnected WARNING This unit must be installed within 16 feet of the pillow with an unobstructive view of occupant pee it Figure 7 Line Cord p From Smoke Alarm SCREW Cord Retainer Clamp Cover Plate Receptacle Place the smoke 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 smoke alarm parallel to the mounting plate so upper and lower tabs on the plate seat into the smoke alarm Figure 8 START x SS QS SS ROTATE ALARM TO UPRIGHT POSITION NOTICE Failure to observe any of the conditions set forth may cause system malfunction and damage to smoke alarm CHECKOUT amp TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Turn test knob to the NORMAL position and supply house power to the smoke alarm The red indicator should flash every 30 seconds showing that the smoke alarm is operating properly 2 If red light is not flashing or the green LED is not on a Check the house current b Check to see if the plug is in the outle
20. oor to a sleeping room the distance measured along a path of travel 3 On every level of a dwelling unit including basements 4 On every level of a residential board and care occupancy small facility including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics 5 In the living area s of a guest suite 6 In the living area s of a residential board and care occupancy small facility 29 5 1 2 Where the area addressed in 29 5 1 1 2 is separated from the adjacent living areas by a door a smoke alarm shall be installed in the area between the door and the sleeping room and additional alarms shall be installed on the living area side of the door as specified by 29 5 1 1 and 29 5 1 3 29 5 1 3 In addition to the requirements of 29 5 1 1 1 through 29 5 1 1 3 where the interior floor area for a given level of a dwelling unit excluding garage areas is greater than 93m2 1000ft2 smoke alarms shall be installed per 29 5 1 3 1 and 29 5 1 3 2 29 5 1 3 1 All points on the ceiling shall have a smoke alarm within a distance of 9 1m 30ft travel distance or shall have an equivalent of one smoke alarm per 46m2 500ft2 is evaluated by dividing the total interior square footage of floor area per level by 46m2 500ft2 29 5 1 3 2 Where dwelling units include great rooms or vaulted cathe dral ceilings extending over multiple floors smoke alarms located on the upper floor that are intended to protect the aforementioned area shall be perm
21. perates 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 smoke alarm The light source is an infrared invisible LED which pulses every 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 sensor At the first sighting of smoke the smoke alarm is put into a pre alarm mode This is indicated by a rapidly flashing LED on the face of the smoke 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 smoke alarm is provided with an alarm horn and pulsating Light Emitting indicator Diode which pulses every 15 30 seconds and a green AC power on LED When tur
22. r returns or excessively drafty areas Air conditioners heaters fans and fresh air intakes and returns can drive smoke away from smoke alarms making the smoke alarms 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 the smoke alarm In insect infested areas If insects enter a smoke alarm s sensing chamber they may cause a nuisance alarm Get rid of the bugs before installing alarms where bugs are a problem Near fluorescent light fixtures Electrical noise from nearby fluorescent light fixtures may cause a nuisance alarm Install smoke alarms and fluorescent lights on separate electrical circuits WARNING Never disconnect an AC 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 MOUNTING PLATE amp ALARM LINE CORD MODEL 710LS 713LS The 710LS 713LS is supplied with a 9 foot line cord for installation to a normal outlet box For this type of installation 1 Care should be taken to lace cord through slots in base as shown in Figure 7 to insure cord does not interfere with engagement of the mou
23. reated 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 smoke alarm into the soap water mixture until it becomes completely covered or sub merged NOTE If the smoke alarms are exceptionally dirty you may wish to first wipe off any excess dirt before washing smoke alarm so as not to dirty the wash water too quickly DO NOT open smoke alarm for cleaning IF DEVICE IS OPENED DURING CLEANING PRODUCT WARRANTY BECOMES VOID NOTICE ONLY IVORY DISHWASHING LIQUID IS TO BE USED OTHER BRANDS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY CAUSE YOUR SMOKE ALARM TO MALFUNCTION 5 Allow smoke alarm to soak for approximately 10 minutes longer if extremely dirty Then agitate for 5 or 10 seconds to flush out any remaining dirt left inside smoke alarm s housing 6 Remove smoke alarm from wash water and transfer directly to one of the first rinse buckets containing clear water Again allow smoke alarm to become completely submerged agitate once more for 5 or 10 seconds to remove soap residue 7 Finally transfer smoke alarm to your second and final rinse bucket repeating method found in Step 6 then remove smoke alarm to a clean dry area for a period of 48 hours to allow it to thoroughly dry NOTICE SMOKE ALARMS ARE TO BE AIR DRIED ONLY DO NOT PLACE SMOKE ALARM IN OVEN MICROWAVE OR USE A HOT AIR BLOWER TO AC
24. sehold that are capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not be awakened by the alarm sound or to those who may be incapable of safely evacuating the area unassisted NOTICE Visual signals are only one method of alerting the hearing impaired to a fire The visual signal may not awaken all hearing impaired individuals The visual signal must be in the line of sight of the individual to be seen and effective AV WARNING Visual signal should NEVER be relied upon as the primary fire alert for the hearing impaired under these common sense conditions Sleeping face down on the bedding or pillow Use of sleep medications of any kind Use of alcoholic beverages or recreational drugs Use of eye shades If there are tendencies of deep sleep conditions If a fire cuts power to AC circuits the visual signal will not operate g If person is not within line of sight of visual signal Under these and other similar common situations an alternate fire alert method such as a non hearing impaired attendant is needed The visual signal only increases the chance of being alerted to the presence of fire No system of this type can fully protect the hearing impaired in case of fire OaAO0O0 WHAT THIS SMOKE ALARM CAN DO This smoke alarm is designed to sense smoke entering its sensing chamber The smoke alarm does not sense gas heat or flames When properly located installed and maintained this smoke alarm is desig
25. t c If the power and wiring check out but the red light does not flash return the alarm to the manufacturer See TO RETURN A SMOKE 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 smoke alarm to sound and visual signal flashes If the smoke alarm does not sound after 20 seconds return the smoke alarm for service b After successfully testing smoke alarm return test knob to NORMAL 550 0060 Page 7 4 non test position and wait 20 seconds for the smoke alarm to stop sounding c To test smoke alarm for high sensitivity turn test knob clockwise to test position 2 Smoke alarm should remain silent Return knob back to the normal position If your smoke alarm sounds during this test it means the smoke alarm s sensitivity has become too high and may cause false alarms This could mean your smoke alarm is dirty and should be cleaned as described in the maintenance procedure below If the smoke alarm continues to alarm for TEST 2 position following cleaning return it to Gentex for service d To check for proper smoke entry into your smoke alarm s sensing chamber Gentex recommends using the Home Safeguard Smoke Detector spray or CHEKKIT SMOKE Detector Tester from SDI This test should be performed once a year and should be sprayed from a distance no closer than 12 inches from smoke alarm IMPORTANT The test knob is not an electrical switch nor
26. 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 These materials have been prepared by Gentex Corporation Gentex for informational purposes only are necessarily summary and are not purported to serve as legal advice and should not be used as such Gentex makes no representations and warranties express or implied that these materials are complete and accurate up to date or in compliance with all relevant local state and federal laws regulations and rules The materials do not address all legal considerations as there is inevitable uncertainty regarding interpretation of laws regulations and rules and the application of such laws regulations and rules to particular fact patterns Each person s activities can differently affect the obligations that exist under applicable laws regulations or rules Therefore these materials should be used only for informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for seeking professional legal advice Gentex will not be responsible for any action or failure to act in reliance upon the information contained in this material GENTEX CORPORATION 550 0060 PAB 10985 CHICAGO DRIVE ZEELAND MI 49464 9 1 87 PHONE 1 800 436 8391 www gentex com Page 7 5
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