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1. 3 WIRE CABLE 120 220 VAC 3RD UNINSULATED WIRE EARTH GROUND FOR METAL BOXES ONLY SS nepvetow NOTE RED YELLOW WIRE The red yellow wire from the smoke alarm is for tandem connection only DO NOT USE AND DO NOT REMOVE INSULATION CAP UNLESS CONNECTING ANOTHER SMOKE ALARM Pg 9 4 550 0093 Smoke Alarm Wiring Diagram 14 HOT CAUTION J NEUT POWER RED YELLOW wire to PN ed be capped when not in a use This wire is for vo tandem connection only Do not connect to any other circuit 1 ALARM I CONTACTS i ke 7 TANDEM ke p lt 4 VOLK sd 3 ACCESSORY ALARM CONTACTS ISOLATED I THERMAL RELAY CONTACTS RATED LOAD RESISTIVE 1 0 AMP 24 VDC MAX 0 6 AMP 125 VAC MAX 0 56 AMP 220 VAC MAX WIRING TWO OR MORE SMOKE ALARMS Tandem Installation CAUTION All smoke alarms in a 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 smoke alarm LIMITATIONS A maximum of 12 smoke alarms 9120 9123 or 9220 9223 may be connected together Do not exceed 125 feet between each smoke alarm Do not exceed 1125 feet between first and last smoke alarm NOTE A maximum of six 6 smoke alarms of either model 9120 9123 or 9220 9223 with the relay options F TF HF may be tandem interconnected Wire used for interconnection shall be in a2. 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 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 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 Important Notice 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
3. 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 smoke 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 CREATES 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 Turn off electrical power to the smoke alarm 2 Twist the smoke alarm counter clockwise to remove it from its mounting plate 3 Unplug the connector from the back of the smoke alarm Do not remove the wire connection leave the connector for your replacement smoke alarm 4 Remove battery from smoke alarm Do not ship smoke alarm with battery still attached to battery clip 5 Carefully pack the manufacturer cannot be responsible for consequential damage and return to the manufacturer Include complete
4. and lower tabs on plate seat correctly into smoke alarm START FINISH WORK CONNECTOR WIRES BACK THROUGH HOLE IN ROTATE ALARM ADAPTOR PLATE TO UPRIGHT POSITION HECKOUT amp TROUBLESHOOTING Turn test knob to NORMAL position and install battery and then supply house power to smoke alarm The red indicator light should flash every 15 30 seconds showing smoke alarm is operating properly If red light is not flashing or the green LED is not on a Check that the battery is installed b Check the connector plug and wire connections NOTE Be sure you turn off power before checking wire connections c If power supply and wiring check out but red light does not flash or green LED is still off return the smoke alarm to manufacturer See TO RETURN A SMOKE ALARM d When powering up smoke alarms in a tandem installation and all smoke alarms sound immediately inspect all smoke alarms for those with an illuminated indicator light These will be the trouble units Testing with Test Knob a Rotate test knob counter clockwise to TEST 1 position and wait up to 20 seconds for smoke alarm to sound If smoke alarm does not sound after 20 seconds return smoke alarm for service b After successfully testing smoke alarm return test knob to NORMAL non test position and wait 20 seconds for alarm to stop sounding TEST KNOB IN NORMAL NOT TEST POSITION PHOTODIODE INFRARED eves I R SENSOR DOES NOT SEE LIGHT Yo oo
5. details as to exact nature of difficulties being experienced and date of installation 6 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 our 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 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
6. 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 household 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 WHAT THIS SMOKE ALARM CAN DO This smoke alarm is designed to sense smoke entering its sensing chamber It does not sense gas heat except for the H or T options 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 unit monitors the air and when it senses smoke activates its built in alarm horn It can provide precious time for you and your family
7. 23F TF HF or 9220F TF HF 9223F TF HF 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 smoke alarm B 1 2 ATTERY INSTALLATION Remove smoke alarm from mounting plate by turning counter clockwise Remove AC power connector and unsnap power leads from top of the old battery Snap new battery onto snaps and reinsert battery through hole in back of smoke 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 All battery back up units in tandem with good batteries will operate normally during an AC power failure for a minimum of 24 hours Use only Duracell MN 1604 battery with the 9000 Series smoke alarms MOUNTING PLATE amp SMOKE A i 2 C 1 LARM Lace the connector through the provided mounting plate and secure the plate to the junction box Plug the wire connector into the smoke alarm base Place smoke alarm up to mounting plate rotating it clockwise until smoke alarm firmly snap locks into place Keep smoke alarm parallel to mounting plate so upper
8. GENTEX CORPORATION A Smarter Vision 9000 SERIES PHOTOELECTRIC TYPE SINGLE STATION MULTI STATION SMOKE ALARMS AC POWERED WITH BATTERY BACKUP Installation Instructions Owner s Information READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE INTRODUCTION 9000 SERIES The 9123 amp 9223 Series smoke alarm is a photoelectric type unit for use as an evacuation device in residential and commercial residential applications while the 9120 amp 9220 Series are for use as an alert and relocate device Each smoke alarm has a solid state piezo signal to warn and alert the household to the presence of threatening smoke 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 MODELS SEE BACK OF SMOKE ALARM FOR EXACT MODEL 0120 ether ake 120 VAC 60Hz QI 2S hice deat es 120 VAC 60Hz with Temporal Horn Q220 8 mareei 220 VAC 50 60Hz 9229P cet eres wets ie ae 220 VAC 50 60Hz with Temporal Horn These units produce a non temporal audible alarm and are 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 OPTIONS SELECTIONS T Integral 135 F Thermal Sensor H Isolate
9. NORMAL LA ves D TEST 2 TEST KNOB TEST EACH SMOKE ALARM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 72 POWER ON ALARM LIGHT c To test smoke alarm for high sensitivity turn test knob clockwise to TEST 2 position Alarm should remain silent d Make sure to return test knob back to its normal position e If your smoke alarm sounds during this test it means the smoke alarm s sensitivity has become too high and may cause false alarms Pg 9 5 550 0093 f This could mean your smoke alarm is dirty and should be cleaned as described in the maintenance procedure below g If the smoke alarm continues to alarm for TEST 2 position following cleaning return it to Gentex for service h To check for proper smoke entry into your smoke alarm s sensing chamber Gentex recommends using the Home Safeguard Smoke Alarm spray i This test should be performed once a year and should be sprayed from a distance no closer than 12 inches from the smoke alarm 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 construc tion your device 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 f
10. arm 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 7 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 8 Finally transfer smoke alarm to your second and final rinse bucket repeating method found in Step 7 then remove smoke alarm to a clean dry area for a period of 48 hours to allow it to thoroughly dry 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 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 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 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
11. 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 device may not sense a first floor or basement fire Therefore smoke alarms should be placed on every level of a residence or building The horn in your smoke alarm meets or exceeds current audibility requirements of Underwriters Laboratories However if the smoke 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 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 National Fire Protection Association recommends that smoke alarms be interconnected so that a unit on any level of the residence will sound an alarm loud enough to awaken sleepers in closed bedrooms This can be done by installing a fire detection system by connecting smoke 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 In general smoke alarms may not always warn you about fires caused by violent explosions escaping gas improper storage of flammable materials or arson NOTE This smoke alarm is not designed to replace special purpose fir
12. ccordance with article 760 of the latest edition of National Electrical Code NFPA 70 and must not exceed a resistance of 10 ohms SMOKE ALARM Tandem Wiring Diagram QUICK DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL f NF oe SMOKE LIMITATIONS rae Maximum of 12 smoke alarms may be connected together Do not exceed 125 feet between each smoke alarm Do not exceed 1125 feet between the first and last smoke alarm IANA WJONYL ELECTRICAL BOX J RED YEL Je TO ADDITIONAL WHT SMOKE ALARMS ae MAX 12 ALARMS P PER SYSTEM 1 Runa minimum of 16 gauge 3 conductor cable plus ground 4 wires to the first alarm junction box from a power supply and between all smoke 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 the connection Connect ground wire between metal outlet boxes 4 WIRE GABLE 120 220 VAC 4TH UNINSULATED WIRE GROUND 3RD INSULATED WIRE TO RED YELLOW NOTES ON TANDEM INTERCONNECTING MODELS DO NOT connect Gentex smoke alarms to other manufacturers smoke alarms No more than 12 Gentex models 9120T H 9123T H or 9220T H 9223T H may be connected in tandem No more than 6 Gentex models 9120F TF HF 91
13. d 135 F Thermal Sensor F 1 Form A 1 Form C Aux Relay with Tandem Wire Connection NOTE In the event AC Power fails a 9v battery will provide proper alarm operation for a minimum of 24 hours HOW YOUR SMOKE ALARM WORKS The 9000 Series smoke alarm operates 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 device 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 and sound the electronic horn This technique of verifying the smoke condition combined with a 5 to 1 signal to noise ratio subs
14. e detection and smoke 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 systems designed to protect individuals in hotels and motels dormitories hospitals or other health and supervisory care and retirement Pg 9 2 550 0093 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 insurance rates but smoke alarms are not a substitute for insurance Home owners and renters should continue to insure their lives and property 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 Smoke alarms 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 alarm shall be installed in each sleeping room Where to Locate the Required Smoke Alarms in Existing Construction The major t
15. e power line to the unit 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 Smoke 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 Use a 2 x 3 switch box or a 4 square or octagon junction box Mount a box for each smoke 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 insert the cardboard shield packaged with your smoke alarm to the backside of device before securing it to the mounting plate WIRING ONE SMOKE ALARM Run a minimum of 16 gauge 2 conductor cable plus ground B3 wires to the junction box from a power supply Smoke alarms shall be connected to their own dedicated circuit Use U L Listed Class 1 wire NOTE The wiring to be used shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article 210 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA70 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
16. hreat 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 Dining Room Kitchen Bedroom Living Room Bedroom Figure 1 ASMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE SLEEPING AREAAND THE REST OF THE FAMILY LIVING UNIT 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 e Living Room e Dining Room Bedroom Bedroom 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 FIGURE 2 SHOWS REQUIRED UNITS IN EACH BEDROOM FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION In addition to smoke alarms outside of the sleeping areas NFPA 72 requires the installation of a device 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 ins
17. nces 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 units clean Test your smoke alarm weekly and repair or replace it when it no longer functions As with any electronic product smoke alarms have a limited life and devices that don t work cannot protect you Pg 9 1 550 0093 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 Do not leave small children home alone 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 themsel
18. nter of the ceiling At this location the device 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 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 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 smoke alarm on an inside wall Minimum protection requires one smoke alarm as close to the sleeping area as possible For better protection put one smoke alarm in each room but first read the Locations to Avoid LOCATIONS TO AVOID Nuisance alarms are caused by placing smoke alarms where they will not operate properly To avoid nuisance alarms do not place smoke 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 wate
19. onsensus standards and codes on all smoke alarms make it advisable to periodically upgrade your devices 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 This smoke alarm can be mounted on a ceiling or wall with equal efficiency in either location Ceiling location smoke alarm should be mounted as close as possible to the center of a hallway or room If this is not possible the edge of the unit should be at least 4 inches from any wall Wall location locate the top of the smoke alarm at least 4 inches and not more than 12 inches from the ceiling MOUNT ON CEILING AT LEAST 4 10 CM FROM WALL MOUNT ON WALL AT LEAST 4 10 CM FROM CEILING NO MORE THAN 12 30 CM FROM CEILING D BEST LOCATION lt gt ACCEPTABLE LOCATION Figure 4 RECOMMENDED SMOKE ALARM MOUNTING LOCATIONS Pg 9 3 550 0093 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FROM PEAK Figure 5 RECOMMENDED SMOKE ALARM LOCATION IN ROOMS WITH SLOPED GABLED OR PEAKED CEILINGS The placement of the smoke alarm is critical if maximum speed of fire detection is desired Thus a logical location for a smoke alarm is the ce
20. 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 alll 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 0093 V 1 1 93 10985 CHICAGO DRIVE ZEELAND MI 49464 PHONE 1 800 436 8391 www gentex com Pg 9 6
21. r 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 Stove Incorrect Bedroom Living Room Figure 6 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 smoke 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 device from sensing smoke Near fresh air inlets returns or excessively drafty areas Air conditioners heaters fans and fresh air intakes and returns can drive smoke away from smoke alarms making the devices less effective In dead air spaces at the top of a peaked roof or in the corners between ceilings and walls Dead air may pre
22. talled on an open joisted ceiling the unit 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 a Living Dining al Pal 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 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 units For this reason it is recommended that the house holder consider the use of additional devices for those areas for increased protection The additional areas include basement bedrooms dining room near furnace room utility room and hallways not protected by the required smoke alarms The installation of units in kitchens attics finished or unfinished or garages is not normally recommended as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION We recommend replacing your smoke alarm s every ten 10 years why Dust dirt and other environmental contaminants can affect your smoke alarm over a prolonged period Fast changing industry c
23. tantially reduces the possibility of nuisance alarms LIGHT SENSOR 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 30 seconds and a green AC power on LED When turning the test knob on the smoke alarm to TEST 1 the red light emitting diode should flash rapidly and the horn should sound If the battery is low or missing a chirp will be emitted when the red LED flashes If the smoke alarm is malfunctioning the chirp will sound between the red LED flashes If AC power fails the green LED will turn off The test knob of your smoke alarm simulates actual smoke conditions NOTE Tandem Interconnect Models When testing one smoke alarm the device that is activated will flash the red indicator light and sound its alarm horn All other units will sound the alarm horn with their red indicator lights remaining off The relays will also activate on all units in tandem on models equipped with the relay option 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 cha
24. to escape from your residence before a fire spreads Such an early warning however is possible only if the smoke 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 device 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 smoke alarms to alert the residents of that unit Units designed to be interconnected should be interconnected within one family resi dence only otherwise nuisance alarms will occur when a smoke alarm in another living unit is tested IMPORTANT NOTE WHAT SMOKE ALARMS CANNOT DO Smoke alarms will not work without power A battery must be connected to the device to maintain proper alarm operation if device 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 power for a minimum of 24 hours Smoke alarms may not sense fire that starts where smoke cannot reach the devices such as in chimneys in walls on roofs or on the other side of closed doors If bedroom doors are usually closed
25. urther information regarding frequency of cleaning and test ing 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 smoke alarms at the same time for cleaning 1 Turn off electrical power to the smoke alarm 2 Rotate the smoke alarm counter clockwise to remove it from its mounting plate 3 Unplug the connector from the back of the smoke alarm Do not remove the wire connection leave the connector for your replacement smoke alarm or jumper plug Remove the battery 4 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 5 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 submerged NOTE If the smoke alarms are exceptionally dirty you may wish to first wipe off any excess dirt before washing unit so as not to dirty the wash water too quickly DO NOT open smoke alarm for cleaning IF SMOKE ALARM IS OPENED DURING CLEANING PRODUCT WARRANTY BECOMES VOID WARNING ONLY IVORY DISHWASHING LIQUID IS TO BE USED OTHER BRANDS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY CAUSE YOUR SMOKE ALARM TO MALFUNCTION 6 Allow smoke al
26. vent smoke from reaching a smoke alarm See Figures 4 and 5 for recommended mounting locations 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 smoke 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 smoke alarm to silence a nuisance alarm Open a window or fan the air around the unit to remove the smoke The smoke alarm will automatically turn off when the smoke in the air is completely gone Do not stand close to the unit The sound produced by the device 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 INSTALLATION 9000 SERIES CAUTION New Construction DO NOT attach smoke alarm head until AFTER sanding painting and other dust creating situations are finished and cleaned up WIRING GENERAL Use U L Listed cable with Class 1 insulation 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 9000 Series smoke alarms CAUTION Turn off electricity to prevent SHOCK and damage to smoke alarm Be sure th
27. ves 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 outside 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 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 the 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
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