Smoke Alarm User`s Manual
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1. is isolated 1 From back of smoke alarm remove the mounting plate by turning it counterclockwise To later engage tamper resist feature twist out and set aside one of the pins molded into plate Both pins are exactly the same Gently pull household wires through center hole of plate Secure plate to ceiling or wall with mounting screws With a small wire connector connect white wire from connecter plug to white household wire Connect blue wire from connector plug to blue household wire a Ne oS If interconnection is desired connect yellow wire from connector to interconnect wire between smoke alarms See section interconnecting smoke alarms NOTE If this will be used as a single station smoke alarm cover yellow wire with electrical tape and tuck it into junction box 7 Lift open battery pocket door 8 Connect new 9 volt battery to battery connector inside battery pocket Be sure battery is securely connected Smoke alarm may beep briefly when battery is installed 9 Close battery pocket door snapping it into place 10 Attach connector plug to pins on back of smoke alarm Plug will only fit one way and will snap into place 11 Gently tug connector to be sure it is attached securely 12 Position smoke alarm to mounting plate and turn clockwise to lock into place To engage tamper resist feature insert pin into notch on edge of smoke alarm after alarm is properly positioned in base NOTE Smoke alarm will not mount to pl2. to alert household members A smoke alarm will not promptly detect a fire except in the area or room in which it is installed 7 Smoke alarms may not alert every household member every time The alarm sound is loud in order to alert individuals to a potential danger However there may be limiting circumstances where a household member may not hear the alarm i e outdoor or indoor noise sound sleepers drug or alcohol usage the hard of hearing etc If you suspect that this smoke alarm may not alert a household member install and maintain specialty smoke alarms Household member must hear the alarm s warning sound and quickly respond to it to reduce the risk of damage injury or death that may result from fire If a household member is hard of hearing install special smoke alarms with lights or vibrating devices to alert occupants 8 Smoke alarms can only sound their alarms when they detect smoke Smoke alarms detect combustion particles in the air They do not sense heat flame or gas This smoke alarm is designed to give audible warning of a developing fire However many fires are fast burning explosive or intentional Others are caused by carelessness or safety hazards Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm QUICKLY ENOUGH to ensure safe escape 9 Smoke alarms have limitations This smoke alarm is not foolproof and is not warranted to protect lives or property from fire Smoke alarms are not a substitute for insurance Homeowners and rente
3. A o Test operating property f N _ S Button 2 The Test button accurately tests functions Do not use an open Ve sat Sa flame to test this smoke alarm You may ignite and damage the smoke alarm or your home 3 Test smoke alarms weekly and upon returning from vacation or when no one has been in the household for several days 4 Stand at arm s length from the smoke alarm when testing TEST ALL SMOKE ALARMS WEEKLY BY DOING THE FOLLOWING 1 Firmly push the TEST button and the smoke alarm will sound a loud beep The alarm will stop sounding after releasing the TEST button 2 If smoke alarm does not sound please retest the smoke alarm A DANGER ff the alarm sounds and smoke alarm is not being tested the smoke alarm is sensing smoke THE SOUND OF THE ALARM REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND ACTION MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING In addition to weekly testing this smoke alarm requires yearly battery replacement and periodic cleaning to remove dust dirt and debris BATTERY REPLACEMENT Always turn off the AC supply to the smoke alarm before replacing the battery Replace battery at least once a year or immediately when the low battery signal sounds once a minute even though the smoke alarm is receiving AC power Batteries should be replaced regularly as necessary A WARNING Do not use any other type of battery except as specified in this manual Do not use rechargeable batteries A CAUTION Explosion will happen if b
4. GLE STORY RESIDENCE APARTMENT MOBILE HOME Minimum required smoke alarm locations Recommended additional smoke alarm locations Smoke alarms with silence features recommended for additional protection IMPORTANT SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT AND EXCEPTION INFORMATION 1 Install a smoke alarm as close to the center of the ceiling as possible If this is not practical mount no closer than 4 inches from a wall or corner Also if local codes allow install smoke alarms on walls between 4 and 12 inches from ceiling wall intersections 2 Install a minimum of two smoke alarms in every home no matter how small the home 3 Install a smoke alarm in each room that is divided by a partial wall either coming down from the ceiling at least 8 inches or coming up from the floor 4 Install a smoke alarm in lived in attics or attics which house electrical equipment like furnaces air conditioners or heaters DO NOT INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS 10CM 4 LJ CEILING MINIMUM NI gt ar a Vv Z Bs ANYWHERE fo AN l Uy IN THIS AREA BESTHERE NEVERHERE Ly oe Z ACCEPTABLE HERE MINIMUM 10CM 4 S N MAXIMUM 10CM 4 AN Jef eA N Ay O 9M 3it Lf x i F AA A w T S J ON IN oN SAAN SSS SA SX XS y HORIZONTAL DISTANCE i FROM PEAK Z SIDEWALL X S SS 1 Near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs kitchens near furnaces hot w
5. T alarms specified IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 1 This smoke alarm requires constant 220 240V AC 50Hz mains power supply to operate properly Backup 9V DC battery will offer additional protection in the event of power failure This smoke alarm WILL NOT work if AC power is not connected or has failed or been interrupted for any reason AND if the backup battery is removed drained or improperly connected the alarm will not work during a power failure DO NOT use any other kind of battery except as specified 2 The push to test button accurately tests all smoke alarm functions Do not use any other test method Test smoke alarm weekly to ensure proper operation 3 DO NOT cut off AC power supply or remove or disconnect backup battery to quiet unwanted alarms This will remove your protection Open windows or fan the air around smoke alarm to silence it 4 Observe and follow all local and national electrical and building codes for installation 5 This smoke alarm is designed to be used inside a single room only In multi room buildings each individual living unit should have its own smoke alarms Do not install in non residential buildings And this smoke alarm is not a substitute for a complete alarm system 6 Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm for many reasons For example if a fire starts in a remote part of the home on another level in a chimney wall roof or on the other side of a closed door smoke may not reach the smoke alarm in time
6. ate if battery is not installed 13 Turn on power at main fuse box or circuit breaker 14 Push test button to test smoke alarm See TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM INTERCONNECTING SMOKE ALARMS For interconnecting line only use 14 18 AWG minimum solid or stranded wire Neutral Blue When being interconnected maximum wire length between any two is 1500 feet oe for 18 AWG or 4000 feet for 14 AWG 20 OHMS loop resistance This smoke Connector alarm can be interconnected with as many as 40 other DC or AC ORIENTALERT smoke alarms and or heat alarms Do not connect to any other type or model smoke alarms except the ones we specify And this smoke alarm is powered by 220 240V AC 50Hz and with 9V DC Battery back up 1 Power connector 5 Junction box 7 Interconnect Yellow wire 2 Ceiling or wall 4 Terminal 6 Live Brown AC wire 8 Neutral Blue AC wire OPERATING YOUR SMOKE ALARM Once the smoke alarm has been installed a small GREEN indicator light LED should be visible through the alarm grill indicating that AC supply is healthy A RED indicator light LED should also flash approximately once a minute to indicate the battery is healthy and the unit is operating properly If smoke is detected the unit will emit a load pulsating alarm and a RED indicator light LED will be flashing quickly until the air is clear TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM 1 Test each smoke alarm to be sure it is installed correctly and N 4 M
7. ater heaters Use specialized smoke alarm with unwanted alarm control for this areas 2 In areas with high humidity like bathrooms or areas near dishwashers or washing machines Install at least 10 feet away from these areas 3 Near air returns or heating and cooling supply vents Install at least 3 feet away from these areas The air could blow smoke away from the detector interrupting its alarm 4 In rooms where temperatures may fall below 4 C or rise above 38 C 5 In extremely dusty dirty or insect infested areas where loose particles interfere with smoke alarm operation WARNING Incorrect orientation will result in a decrease in operational effectiveness HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM Sep ck Mounting Slots fC Y jj Mounting Bracket ff ie rf Eyi Cay a ee ow Screw A r L a P j uy Tig is hs r z i a Fi C l pe gt _YV Batter ao fe i p pra Wa y DANG ER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off power at the main fuse box or circuit breaker by removing the fuse or switching the circuit breaker to the OFF position WARNING This smoke alarm is mains powered and requires wiring by a qualified electrician in accordance with the current IEE Regulations for Electrical Installations BS7671 The circuit used to power the smoke alarm must be a dedicated permanent supply that cannot be switched off accidentally by the normal user Before installing ensure the electrical supply
8. attery is incorrectly replaced You d better use good battery to make the alarm work long The battery should only be replaced by a qualified electrician or similarly qualified person Turn off AC power supply to the smoke alarm Turn smoke alarm counterclockwise to detach it from the mounting plate Gently pull down smoke alarm Remove battery from the compartment Insert a new 9 volt battery to connector NOTE POLARITY OF CONNECTIONS Ensure the metal tab is fully depressed when the battery has been fitted 6 Using the Push to Test button test the smoke alarm to verify 9V DC battery back up See TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM 7 Reattach the smoke alarm to the mounting plate by turning smoke alarm clockwise until it snaps into Nn A WO N e place 8 Turn on power supply and test smoke alarm using push to test button See TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM CHOOSING A REPLACEMENT BATTERY The unit requires one standard 9V battery The following batteries are acceptable as replacements Megaton 6F22 New Leader 6F22 Gold Peak 1604 Eveready 522 1222 Golden Power G6F22 Golden Power GL6F22A CLEANING Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month to remove dust dirt or debris Using the soft brush or wand attachment to a vacuum cleaner vacuum all sides and cover of smoke alarm Be sure all the vents are free of debris If necessary use a damp cloth to clean smoke alarm cover IMPORTANT Do not attempt to remo
9. e safety rules and prevent hazardous situations TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING DO NOT disconnect battery to quiet an unwanted alarm This will remove your protection Fan the air or open a window to remove smoke or dust PROBLEM SOLUTION Smoke alarm does not sound when tested 1 Remove smoke alarm from mounting plate and check that battery is NOTE Push test button for at least five properly attached to connector seconds while testing 2 Clean smoke alarm Smoke alarm beeps about once a minute Replace battery See battery replacement in the maintenance and cleaning section Smoke alarm sound unwanted alarms Clean smoke alarm See cleaning in the maintenance and cleaning section intermittently or when residents are 2 Move smoke alarm to a new location cooking taking showers etc See SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT The alarm sounds different than I m used to The alarm is operating correctly This alarm features the internationally It starts and stops recognized horn signal for evacuation The alarm sound pattern is 3 short beeps followed by a 2 second pause and then repeats WARNING Radioactive material Am241 lt 29 6KBg 0 8uCi Do not tamper with sealed source When this alarm is not longer required it should be returned to supplier or Department of Health for disposal Do not dispose of it in any other way Manufacturer Xiamen Vs Top Electronics Co Ltd 2nd floor No 107 Xiaguang Road Xinyang Industrial District Ha
10. fl l I Waa onentalert com V MUL 008 B A0 Smoke Alarm User s Manual Please read and save this manual IONIZATION SMOKE ALARM MODEL VST ISS98I Olclass II Apparatus lonization smoke alarms are generally more effective at detecting flaming fires which consumer combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly Sources of these fires may include paper burning in a wastebasket or a grease fire in the kitchen FEATURES gt AC DC Operated Ionization Type Smoke Alarm gt Ionization Sensor for fast flaming gt High and stable sensitivity gt Quick fix mounting bracket and simple AC connector for easy installation gt Fitting and battery tamper resist feature gt Inter connectable up to 40 units gt Alarm and AC power supply indicator gt Extra loud alarm sound over 85 dB gt Low battery warning indicator gt Self test button gt Auto reset when smoke clears SPECIFICATION gt Model Number VST IS5S981 gt Detection Type Ionization Chamber Da gt Power Source 220 240V AC 50Hz and 9V DC Battery back up aa gt Standby Current 9V battery 15uA max CT gt Alarm Current 9V battery 30mA max gt Alarm Sound Level 85 decibels at 3 meters gt Operation Temperature 4 Cto 38 C gt Ambient Humidity 10 90 gt Interconnect Quantities up to 40 units gt Sensitivity to Smoke 0 61 1 92 FT OBS gt Compact size 110mm diameter Note This smoke alarm can only be interconnected with other VS
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12. rs are responsible for insuring their lives and property In addition it is possible for the smoke alarm to fail at any time For this reason you must test the smoke alarm weekly and replace every 10 years Note For best protection we recommend that you install a smoke alarm in every room RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS Installing Smoke Alarms in Single Family Residences Minimum coverage is one unit on every floor in every sleeping area or in every bedroom For additional coverage Vs top Electronics Co Ltd recommends you install units in all rooms halls storage areas and finished attics where temperatures normally remain between 5 C and 45 C More specifically install Smoke Alarms On every level of your home including finished attics Inside every bedroom especially if people sleep with doors closed In the hall near every sleeping area If your home has multiple sleeping areas install a unit in each If a hall is over 12 meters 40feet long install an alarm at each end At the top of the first to second floor stairway IMPORTANT Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to state Check with your local Fire Brigade for current requirements in your area See Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarm Diagram following BEDROOM HALL BEDROOM LIVING ROOM A KITCHEN eae BASEMENT KEY MULTI STORY RESIDENCE O KITCHEN DINING ROOM O LIVING ROOM BEDROOM SIN
13. ve the cover to clean inside the smoke alarm This will void your warranty PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY If the smoke alarm sounds its alarm horn and you have not pushed the test button it is warning of a dangerous situation Your immediate response is necessary To prepare for such occurrences develop family escape plans discuss them with all household members and practice them regularly 1 Expose everyone to the sound of a smoke alarm and explain what the sound means 2 Determine two exits from each room and an escape route to the outside from each exit 3 Teach all household members to touch the door and use an alternate exit if the door is hot Instruct them not to open the door if the door is hot 4 Teach household members to crawl along the floor to stay below dangerous smoke fumes and gases 5 Determine a safe meeting place for all members outside the building WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE 1 Do not panic stay calm 2 Leave the building as quickly as possible Touch doors to feel if they are hot before opening them Use an alternate exit if necessary Crawl along the floor and do not stop to collect anything 3 Meet at a pre arranged meeting place outside the building 4 Call the fire department from outside the building 5 Do not go back inside a burning building Wait for the fire department to arrive These guidelines will assist you in the event of a fire However to reduce the chance that fires will start practice fir
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