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1. IMPORTANT Actual battery service life depends on the Alarm and the environment in which it is installed All the batteries specified above are acceptable replacement batteries for this unit Regardless of the manufacturer s suggested battery life you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts chirping the low battery warning To replace the batteries without removing Alarm from the ceiling or wall 1 Open the battery compartment 2 Press tabs A and B as shown in the diagram and remove each battery 3 Insert the new batteries making sure they snap completely into the battery compartment Match the terminals on the ends of the batteries with the terminals on the unit 4 Close the battery compartment and then test the unit by pressing the Test Silence button all Alarms will sound the smoke horn pattern When CO is detected Smart A A for details Interconnect Alarms will sound the CO horn pattern Alarms that do not have Ininsoc infested areas Insects can clog openings to the sensing chamber OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES the Smart Interconnect feature will remain silent during a CO alarm l The locking features are designed to discourage unauthorized removal of the batteries or Alarm It is not necessary to activate the locks in single family Locking Features Continued s e Less than 12 inches 305 mm away from fluorescent lights Electrical LIMITED WARRANTY ADANGER households wh2. NFPA 72 NFPA 101 SBC SBCCI UBC ICBO NBC BOCA OTFDC CABO and any other local or building codes that may apply Wiring and installation must be performed by a licensed electrician Failure to follow these guidelines may result in injury or property damage e This unit must be powered by a 24 hour 120VAC pure sine wave 60Hz circuit Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch dimmer or ground fault circuit interrupter Failure to connect this unit to a 24 hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant protection e This Smoke Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate If the AC power fails battery back up will allow the alarm to sound for at least 4 minutes If AC power fails and the battery is weak protection should last for at least 7 days If AC power fails and the battery is dead or missing the alarm cannot operate e Never disconnect the power from an AC powered unit to stop an unwanted alarm Doing so will disable the unit and remove your protection In the case of a true unwanted alarm open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit The alarm will reset auto matically when it returns to normal operation Never remove the batteries from a battery operated unit to stop an unwanted alarm caused by cooking smoke etc Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit The alarm will reset automatically These Smoke Alarms have two separate locking features one to lock the battery compartme
3. all units alarm They do not operate if electricity fails AC with battery DC back up will operate if electricity fails provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed AC and AC DC units must be installed by a qualified electrician 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 instructions disassembly repair or alteration by a
4. ACAUTION In order to obtain warranty service contact the Consumer Affairs Division e Connect this unit ONLY to other compatible units See How To at 1 800 323 9005 7 30 AM 5 00 PM Central Standard Time Monday Install This Smoke Alarm for details Do not connect it to any through Friday To assist us in serving you please have the model number other type of alarm or auxiliary device Connecting anything else and date of purchase available when calling to this unit may damage it or prevent it from operating properly For Warranty Service return to i i i 3 BRK Brands Inc 25 Spur Drive El Paso TX 79906 e This Smoke Alarm has a battery drawer which resists closing unless a battery is installed This warns you the unit will not operate under DC power without a battery e Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding It is loud to wake you in an emergency Exposure to the horn at close range may harm your hearing First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust e Do not paint over the unit Paint may clog the openings to the BRK is a registered trademark of BRK Brands Inc sensing chambers and prevent the unit from operating properly Continued Printed in Mexico M08 0224 000 Q 11 10 5 6 7 1 2 4 Insert a flathead screwdriver between the To relock the battery compartment close the mounting bracket pin and the mounting bracket battery door and reinsert locking pin in lock Reconnect the
5. Alarm is similar whether you want to install one Smoke Alarm or interconnect more than one Smoke Alarm If you are interconnecting more than one Smoke Alarm you MUST read Special Requirements For Interconnected Smoke Alarms below before you begin installation ADANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off power to the area where you will install this unit at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation Failure to turn off the power before installation may result in serious electrical shock injury or death 1 Remove the mounting bracket from the base and attach it to the junction box Activate the battery back up by removing the Pull to Activate Battery Back Up tab Or install battery back up Battery back up cannot work until you install the battery in the correct position Match to and tg 9 Push and hold Test button until the alarm sounds 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause LED flashes once every second 2 Using wire nuts connect the power connector to the household wiring STAND ALONE ALARM ONLY e Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in the junction box e Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the junction box e Tuck the orange wire inside the junction box It is used for interconnect only INTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY Strip off about 1 2 12 mm of the plastic coating on the orange wire on the power conne
6. any reason open fuse or circuit breaker failure along a power line or at a power station electrical fire that burns the electrical wires etc If you are concerned about the limitations of battery or AC power install both types of units Smoke Alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach the Alarms Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls on roofs or on the other side of closed doors may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the Alarm That is why one unit should be installed inside each bedroom or sleeping area especially if bedroom or sleeping area doors are closed at night and in the hallway between them Smoke Alarms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the dwelling For example a stand alone unit on the second floor may not detect smoke from a basement fire until the fire spreads This may not give you enough time to escape safely That is why recommended minimum protection is at least one unit in every sleeping area and every bedroom on every level of your dwelling Even with a unit on every floor stand alone units may not provide as much protection as interconnected units especially if the fire starts in a remote area Some safety experts recommend installing interconnected AC powered units with battery back up see About Smoke Alarms or professional fire detection systems so if one unit senses smoke all units alarm Interconnected units may provide earlier warning than stand alone units since a
7. reset itself automatically WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE e Don t panic stay calm Follow your family escape plan e Get out of the house as quickly as possible Don t stop to get dressed or collect anything e 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 e Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth preferably damp Take short shallow breaths e Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely e Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside Give your address then your name e Never go back inside a burning building for any reason e Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer AWARNING 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 15 minutes AWARNING 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
8. IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS RESPONDING TO AN ALARM During an alarm you will hear a loud repeating horn pattern 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause AWARNING 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 e Never disconnect the AC power to quiet an unwanted alarm Disconnecting the power disables the Alarm so it cannot sense smoke This will remove your protection Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit The Alarm will reset automatically e If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately ADANGER e ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Attempting to disconnect the power connector from the unit when the power is on may result in electrical shock serious injury or death When an interconnected system of AC powered units is in alarm the alarm indicator light on the unit s that initiated the alarm will blink rapidly It will remain OFF on any remaining units If the unit alarms get everyone out of the dwelling immediately If 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
9. Powered Photo amp lon Smoke Alarm Input 120V AC 60Hz 0 07A Model 3120B with Battery Back Up and Silence IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE This user s manual contains important information about your Smoke Alarm s operation If you are installing this Smoke Alarm for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the end user LISTED TO UL 217 STANDARD Printed in Mexico Model 3120B M08 0224 000 Q 11 10 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing First Alert for your Smoke Alarm needs You have purchased a state of the art Smoke Alarm designed to provide you with an early warning of a fire Please take the time to read this manual and make this Smoke Alarm an integral part of your family s safety plan Key Features of the 3120B Photo amp lon Combo Smoke Alarm Photo amp lon Smoke Sensors Dual photoelectric and ionization smoke sensing technologies for optimal sensing of smoke particles produced in both flaming and smoldering fires Optipath 360 Technology Patented technology provides 360 of direct access to the smoke sensor Two Silence Features Low Battery Silence temporarily silences low battery chirp for up to eight hours before replacing low battery Alarm Silence silences an unwanted alarm for several minutes Two Latching Features Alarm Latch remembers which unit initiated an alarm Low Battery Latch visually identifies which unit is in low battery condition P
10. Smoke Alarms should be installed where temperatures normally remain between 40 F 4 4 C and 100 F 37 8 C WARNING Test units used in RVs after the vehicle has been in storage before every trip and once a week while in use Failure to test units used in RVs as described may remove your protection AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS NFPA 72 National Fire Code Chapter 11 For your information the National Fire Protection Association s Standard 72 reads as follows 41 5 1 One and Two Family Dwelling Units 41 5 1 1 Smoke Detection Where required by applicable laws codes or standards for the specified occupancy approved single and multiple station Smoke Alarms shall be installed as follows 1 In all sleeping rooms Exception Smoke Alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms in existing one and two family dwelling units 2 Outside of each separate sleeping area in immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms 3 On each level of the dwelling unit including basements Exception In existing one and two family dwelling units approved Smoke Alarms powered by batteries are permitted A 11 8 3 Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable The required number of Smoke Alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required Smoke Alarms For this reason it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional Smoke Alarms f
11. To silence Smoke Alarms in an interconnected series 1 To silence multiple alarms in an interconnected series you must press the Test Silence button on the unit s that triggered the alarm 2 Once you activate the Silence feature the Red LED will flash approximately once every 10 seconds 3 ne the Test Silence button when in silence will restart the silence imer IMPORTANT The Silence Feature on these units can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 15 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 LOW BATTERY 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 will resume The Alarm will continue to operate as long as AC power is supplied However replace the batteries as soon as possible to maintain protection in event of a power outage To silence Alarms in an interconnected series To silence an interconnected series of Smoke CO Alarms you must press the Test Silence button on the initiating alarm Th
12. ctor e Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in the junction box Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the junction box Connect the orange wire on the power connector to the interconnect wire in the junction box Repeat for each unit you are interconnecting Never connect the hot or neutral wires in the junction box to the orange interconnect wire Never cross hot and neutral wires between Alarms Plug the power connector into the back of the Smoke Alarm Position the base of the Smoke Alarm over the mounting bracket and turn The Alarm can be positioned over the bracket every 90 Turn the Smoke Alarm clockwise right until the unit is in place Check all connections AWARNING Improper wiring of the power connector or the wiring leading to the power connector will cause damage to the Alarm and may lead to a non functioning Alarm STAND ALONE ALARM ONLY e If you are only installing one Smoke Alarm restore power to the junction box INTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY e If you are interconnecting multiple Smoke Alarms repeat steps 1 5 for each Smoke Alarm in the series When you are finished restore power to the junction box ADANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not restore power until all Smoke Alarms are completely installed Restoring power before installation is complete may result in serious electrical shock injury or death 6 Make sure the S
13. e 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 In air streams near kitchens Air currents can draw cooking smoke into the sensing chamber of a Smoke Alarm near the kitchen In very damp humid or steamy areas or directly near bathrooms with showers Keep units at least 10 feet 8 meters away from showers saunas dishwashers etc 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 In 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 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 ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS Continued Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose All these Smoke Alarms are designed to provide early warning of fires if located installed and cared for as described in the user s manual and if smoke reaches the Alarm If you are unsure which type of unit to insta
14. e Department for detailed fire protection requirements in buildings not defined as households 1 Single Family Residence Single family home townhouse It is recommended Smoke Alarms be installed on every level of the home in every bedroom and in each bedroom hallway 2 Multi Family or Mixed Occupant Residence Apartment building condominium This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in individual apartments or condos provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies hallways or porches Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulations 3 Institutions Hospitals day care facilities long term health care facilities This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in individual patient sleeping resident rooms provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies hallways or porches Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulations 4 Hotels and Motels Also boarding houses and dormitories This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use inside individual sleeping resident rooms provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies hallways or porches Using t
15. e mounting bracket Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock injury or death AWARNING Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or AC DC Smoke Alarm First turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box Next remove the batteries from Smoke Alarms with battery back up Finally press and hold the Test Silence button for 5 10 seconds to discharge the branch circuit 1 Remove the Smoke Alarm from the mounting bracket If the unit is locked to the bracket see the section To Unlock the Mounting Bracket Disconnect the power connector by gently prying it away from the back of the Smoke Alarm TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET 1 Using needle nose pliers detach one locking pin from mounting bracket Insert the locking pin into the lock located opposite from the battery drawer as shown in the diagram 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 ADANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off the power to the area where the Smoke Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock injury or death AWARNING Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or AC DC Smoke Alarm First turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box Next remove the ba
16. e unit with the flashing red light the red light will be off on all other Alarms If you press the Test Silence on any other Alarm it will only silence that unit not the whole interconnected series LATCHING FEATURE Alarm Latch is activated after an Alarm is exposed to alarm levels of smoke This feature will only work with AC power After smoke levels drop below alarm levels the Red LED will begin flashing 2 seconds on 2 seconds off unless reset by test silence button This feature helps emergency responders investigators or service technicians identify which unit s in your home were exposed to alarm levels of smoke This can help investigators pinpoint the source of smoke Interconnected Alarms Latching Alarm Indicator shows which Alarm s in the series were exposed to alarm levels of smoke The Latching Alarm Indicator stays ON until you clear it so it can alert you to an alarm that occurred while you were away from home even though smoke present in the air has dropped below alarm levels Low Battery Latch is activated when the Alarm is in the low battery condition When this occurs the Green LED flashes 2 seconds on 2 seconds off This feature is designed to help you identify which Alarm needs to have the battery replaced Although the Alarm will sound the low battery chirp approximately once every minute sometimes during the initial stages of low battery the Alarm will chirp in greater intervals than one minute some
17. ere unauthorized battery or Alam removal is not a concern 9 ocking Features Continued IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM Smoke Alarms may not operate properly because of dead missing or weak batteries a build up of dirt dust or grease on the Smoke Alarm cover or installation in an improper location Clean the Smoke Alarm as described in Regular Maintenance and install fresh batteries then test the Smoke Alarm again If it fails to test properly when you use the test button or if the problem persists replace the Smoke Alarm immediately e If you hear a chirp approximately once a minute replace the batteries e If you experience frequent non emergency alarms like those caused by cooking smoke try relocating the Smoke Alarm e Ifthe alarm sounds when no smoke is visible try cleaning or relocating the Smoke Alarm The cover may be dirty e Ifthe alarm does not sound during testing make sure it is receiving AC power from the household current AWARNING Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or AC DC Smoke Alarm First turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box Next remove the batteries from Smoke Alarms with battery back up Finally press and hold the test button for 5 10 seconds to discharge the branch circuit Do not try fixing the alarm yourself this will void your warranty If the Smoke Alarm is still not operating properly and it is still under warranty please see How
18. erfect Mount Mounting bracket keeps alarm secure over a wide rotation range to allow for perfect alignment Battery back up Keeps alarm functioning during a power interruption provided batteries are fresh and installed properly 2010 BRK Brands Inc All rights reserved Distributed by BRK Brands Inc 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 Consumer Affairs 800 323 9005 www firstalert com e www brkelectronics com 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 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 i lonization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric technology at detecting large particles which tend to be produced in greater amounts by smoldering fires which may smolder for hours before bursting into flame Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding P Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization For maximum protection use both types of Smoke Alarms on each level and in every bedroom of your home FIRE SAFETY TIPS Follow safety rules and
19. his Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulations LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS Smoke Alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from home fires worldwide However like any warning device Smoke Alarms can only work if they are properly located installed and maintained and if smoke reaches the Alarms They are not foolproof Smoke alarms may not waken all individuals Practice the escape plan at least twice a year making sure that everyone is involved from kids to grandparents Allow children to master fire escape planning and practice before holding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping If children or others do not readily waken to the sound of the smoke alarm or if there are infants or family members with mobility limitations make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in fire drill and in the event of an emergency It is recommended that you hold a fire drill while family members are sleeping in order to determine their response to the sound of the smoke alarm while sleeping and to determine whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency Smoke Alarms cannot work without power Battery operated units cannot work if the batteries are missing disconnected or dead if the wrong type of batteries are used or if the batteries are not installed correctly AC units cannot work if the AC power is cut off for
20. ish 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 once 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 HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM This Smoke Alarm is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box up to a 4 inch 10 cm size on either the ceiling or wall if allowed by local codes Read Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms and Locations to Avoid For Smoke Alarms before you begin installation Tools you will need Needle nose pliers or utility knife Standard Flathead screwdriver AWARNING Alarm Make sure the Alarm is not receiving e
21. ll refer to NFPA National Fire Protection Association 72 National Fire Alarm Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 9101 Local building codes may also require specific units in new construction or in different areas of the home SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS AWARNING This Smoke Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in places housing many people like apartment buildings condominiums hotels motels dormitories hospitals long term health care facilities nursing homes day care facilities or group homes of any kind even if they were once single family homes It is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses industrial facilities commercial buildings and special purpose non resi dential buildings which require special fire detection and alarm systems Depending on the building codes in your area this Smoke Alarm may be used to provide additional protection in these facilities The following information applies to all four types of buildings listed below In new construction most building codes require the use of AC or AC DC powered Smoke Alarms only AC AC DC or DC powered Smoke Alarms can be used in existing construction as specified by local building codes Refer to NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code local building codes or consult your Fir
22. ll units alarm when one detects smoke Smoke Alarms may not be heard Though the alarm horn in this unit meets or exceeds current standards it may not be heard if 1 the unit is located outside a closed or partially closed door 2 residents recently consumed alcohol or drugs 3 the Alarm is drowned out by noise from stereo TV traffic air conditioner or other appliances 4 residents are hearing impaired or sound sleepers Special purpose units like those with visual and audible alarms should be installed for hearing impaired residents Smoke Alarms may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes damage injury or death since smoke from some fires may not reach the unit immediately Examples of this include persons smoking in bed children playing with matches or fires caused by violent explosions resulting from escaping gas Smoke Alarms are not foolproof Like any electronic device Smoke Alarms are made of components that can wear out or fail at any time You must test the unit weekly to ensure your continued protection Smoke Alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires They are not a substitute for property or life insurance Smoke Alarms have a limited life The unit should be replaced immediately if it is not operating properly You should always replace a Smoke Alarm after 10 years from date of purchase Write the purchase date on the space provided on back of unit USER S MANUAL SMOKE ALARMS First Alert AC
23. mentarily When any Smoke Alarm in an interconnected series triggers an alarm its red LED will flash rapidly The red LEDs will remain OFF on any remaining alarms in the series This feature helps responders identify which unit s triggered the alarm WEEKLY TESTING AWARNING 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 If the 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 ACAUTION 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 flashe
24. moke Alarm is receiving AC power Under normal operation the Green power indicator light will shine continuously 7 If the Green power indicator light does not light TURN OFF POWER TO THE JUNCTION BOX and recheck all connections If all connections are correct and the Green power indicator still does not light when you restore the power the unit should be replaced immediately Test each Smoke Alarm Press and hold the Test Silence button until the unit alarms When testing a series of interconnected units you must test each unit individually Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested Continued 8 Continued ADANGER If any unit in the series does not alarm TURN OFF POWER and recheck connections If it does not alarm when you restore power replace it immediately Special Requirements For Interconnected Smoke Alarms AWARNING e Failure to meet any of the above requirements could damage the units and cause them to malfunction removing your protection AC and AC DC Smoke Alarms can be interconnected Under AC power all units will alarm when one senses smoke When power is interrupted only the AC DC units in the series will continue to send and receive signals AC powered Smoke Alarms will not operate Interconnected units can provide earlier warning of fire than stand alone units especially if a fire starts in a remote area of the dwelling If any unit in the series senses smoke all units will alarm To determine
25. nt and the other to lock the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket You can choose to use either feature independently or use them both Tools you will need Needle nose pliers or utility knife Standard Flathead screwdriver Both locking features use 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 depending on how many locking features you want to use IMPORTANT To permanently remove either lock insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock and pry the pin out of the lock TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT Do not lock the battery compartment until you have installed the batteries and tested the battery back up 1 Push and hold Test button until the alarm sounds 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause LED flashes once every second IMPORTANT If the unit does not alarm during testing DO NOT lock the battery compartment Install new batteries and test again If the Smoke Alarm still does not alarm replace it immediately 2 Using needle nose pliers or a utility knife detach one locking pin from the mounting bracket TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT IMPORTANT Once the Smoke Alarm is installed you must disconnect it from the AC power before unlocking the battery compartment ADANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off the power to the area where the Smoke Alarm is installed before removing it from th
26. nyone 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 ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off the power to the area where the Smoke Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock injury or death AWARNING This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents It is recom mended that you install special units which use devices like flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents e Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes in your area Articles 210 and 300 3 B of NFPA 70 NEC
27. or those areas for increased protection The additional areas include the basement bedrooms dining room furnace room utility room and hallways not protected by the required Smoke Alarms The installation of Smoke Alarms in kitchens unfinished attics or garages is not normally recommended as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation 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 LOCATIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS For best performance AVOID installing Smoke Alarms in these areas 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 distance is not possible i modular mobile or smaller homes for example it is recommended the Smoke Alarm be placed as far from these fuel burning sources as possibl
28. power connector to the back of the Smoke Alarm reattach the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket and restore the power IMPORTANT When replacing the batteries always test the Smoke Alarm before relocking the battery compartment 3 Push the locking pin through the hole near the battery drawer on the back of the Smoke Alarm Battery BRK Brands Inc make no warranty express or implied written or oral including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to battery Pry the Smoke Alarm away from the bracket by turning both the screwdriver and the Smoke Alarm counterclockwise left at the same time
29. prevent hazardous situations 1 Use smoking materials properly Never smoke in bed 2 Keep matches or lighters away from children 3 Store flammable materials in proper containers 4 Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don t overload electrical circuits 5 Keep stoves barbecue grills fireplaces and chimneys grease and debris free 6 Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended 7 Keep portable heaters and open flames like candles away from flammable materials 8 Don t let rubbish accumulate Keep alarms clean and test them weekly Replace alarms immediately if they are not working properly Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert you to a fire Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor and an additional one in the kitchen Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked 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 extingu
30. rs install a unit at each end At the top of the first to second floor stairway and at the bottom of the basement stairway IMPORTANT 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 inter connected for added protection MULTI STORY y 1 STORY RESIDENCE I ee eo bf p BATTERY OPERATED AND WIRELESS HARDWIRED BEDROOM BEDROOM KEY smoke ALARMS E coatarms BOTH OR KITCHEN eo COMBINATION LE SMOKE CO ALARMS elas LIVING ROOM KITCHEN FINISHED BASEMENT A ONELINK ENABLED WIRELESS ALARMS MULTI STORY RESIDENCE oe e FINISHED BASEMENT W HARDWIRED INTERCONNECTED BEDROOM AC OR AC DC ALARMS BEDROOM Ow LIVING ROOM WIRELESS INTERCONNECTED ALARMS 4p y KITCHEN DINING ROOM KITCHEN DINING ROOM w 1 STORY RESIDENCE INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS IN MOBILE HOMES amp RVS For minimum security install one Smoke Alarm as close to each sleeping area as possible For more security put one unit in each room Many older mobile homes especially those built before 1978 have little or no insulation If your mobile home is not well insulated or if you are unsure of the amount of insulation it is important to install units on inside walls only
31. s once every second When testing a series of interconnected units you must test each unit individually Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested REGULAR MAINTENANCE AWARNING Use only the replacement batteries listed below The unit may not operate properly with other batteries Never use rechargeable batteries since they may not provide a constant charge 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 e When the battery back up becomes weak the Smoke Alarm will chirp about once a minute the low battery warning This warning should last 7 days but you should replace the batteries immediately to continue your protection Choosing a replacement battery Your Smoke CO Alarm requires two AA Energizer E91 batteries These batteries are available at many local retail stores
32. ters This type of wire is commonly available at Hardware and Electrical Supply stores e All wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and NFPA 70 NEC Refer to NFPA 72 NFPA 101 and or your local building code for further connection requirements A Unswitched 120VAC B To additional units Maximum 18 total 60 Hz source Maximum 12 Smoke Alarms 1 Smoke Alarm 4 Wire Nut 2 Ceiling or Wall 5 Junction Box 3 Power Connector 6 Neutral Wire Wht 7 Gena Wire 8 Hot Wire Blk UNDERSTANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS AND ALARM HORN PATTERNS AC Power DC Power Constant Green LED No Audible Alarm Normal Operation Flashing Green LED once minute No Audible Alarm Test Condition Rapidly Flashing Rapidly Flashing Red LED Red LED Audible Alarm Audible Alarm Alarm Condition Rapidly Flashing Rapidly Flashing Initiating Unit Red LED Red LED Audible Alarm Audible Alarm Green LED Off Audible Alarm Constant Green LED Audible Alarm Alarm Condition Remote Units Silence Mode Rapidly Flashing Rapidly Flashing Red LED Red LED Audible Alarm Off Audible Alarm Off Low Battery Alarm chirp approx once minute Alarm chirp approx once minute Red LED flashing 2 Not available seconds on 2 seconds off Latching Alarm Low Battery Latch Green LED flashing 2 Not available seconds on 2 seconds off NOTE When power is applied unit s may alarm mo
33. times up to several hours until the battery reaches a steady low battery level This innovative feature eliminates the frustration of waiting for and or identifying which unit is chirping SMART INTERCONNECT FEATURE This Alarm includes Smart Interconnect which enables the Alarm to be interconnected with other First Alert and BRK Smoke Heat and Smart Interconnect Smoke Smoke CO and CO Alarms When smoke is detected RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS Installing Smoke Alarms in Single Family Residences The National Fire Protection Association NFPA recommends one Smoke Alarm on every floor in every sleeping area and in every bedroom In new construction the Smoke Alarms must be AC powered and interconnected See Agency Placement Recommendations for details For additional cover age it is recommended that you install a Smoke Alarm in all 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 On every level of your home including finished attics and basements Inside every bedroom especially if people sleep with the door partly or completely closed In the 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 mete
34. to Obtain Warranty Service in the Limited Warranty noise can interfere with the sensor In 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 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 ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS Battery DC operated Smoke Alarms Provide protection even when electricity fails provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed Units are easy to install and do not require professional installation They do not however provide interconnected functionality AC powered Smoke Alarms Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke
35. tteries from Smoke Alarms with battery back up Wireless Interconnected Alarms Offer the same interconnected functionality as with hardwired alarms without wires Units are easy to install and do not require professional installation They provide protection even when electricity fails provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed Smoke Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power systems AC powered Smoke Alarms should only be operated with true or pure sine wave inverters Operating this Smoke Alarm with most battery powered UPS uninterruptible power supply products or square wave or quasi sine wave inverters will damage the Alarm If you are not sure about your inverter or UPS type please consult with the manufacturer to verify Smoke Alarms for the hearing impaired Special purpose Smoke Alarms should be installed for the hearing impaired They include a visual alarm and an audible alarm horn and meet the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act These units can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke all units alarm Finally press and hold the Test Silence button for 5 10 seconds to discharge the branch circuit Insert a flathead screwdriver under the head of the locking pin and gently pry it out of the battery compartment lock If you plan to relock the battery compartment save the locking pin Service If service is required do not return the product to your retailer
36. which Smoke Alarm initiated an alarm see table During an Alarm On Initiating Alarm s Red LED s flashes flash rapidly On All Other Alarms Red LED is Off After an Alarm Latching On Initiating Alarm s Red LED s flash 3 times spaced one second apart The pattern repeats approximately every 45 seconds On All Other Alarms Green LED s On Red LED s Off IMPORTANT Interconnect units within a single family residence only Otherwise all households will experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit in the series Interconnected units will only work if they are wired to compatible units and all requirements are met This unit is designed to be compatible with First Alert Smoke Alarm Models SA4120 SA4121B SA100B SA520 and BRK Smoke Alarm Models 3120B 9120 9120B SC6120B SC9120B 7010 7010B 7010BSL 7020B SC7010B SC7010BV 100S 4120 4120B 4120SB BRK CO Alarm Models CO5120BN CO5120PDBN BRK Heat Alarm Models HD6135F and HD6135FB BRK Auxiliary Devices Models RM3 and RM4 Relay Modules SL177 Strobe Light See www brkelectronics com for most current interconnect list Interconnected units must meet ALL of the following requirements e A maximum of 18 compatible units may be interconnected Maximum of 12 Smoke Alarms e The same fuse or circuit breaker must power all interconnected units e The total length of wire interconnecting the units should be less than 1000 feet 300 me
37. xcessively noisy power Examples of noisy power could be major appliances on the same circuit power from a generator or solar power light dimmer on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting Excessively noisy power may cause damage to your THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM The Mounting Bracket To remove the mounting bracket from the Smoke Alarm base hold the Smoke Alarm base firmly and twist the mounting bracket counterclockwise The mounting bracket installs onto the junction box It has a variety of screw slots to fit most boxes The Power Connector The power connector plugs into a power input block on the Smoke Alarm It supplies the unit with AC power e The black wire is hot e The white wire is neutral e The orange wire is used for interconnect If you need to remove the power connector turn POWER OFF first Insert a flat screwdriver blade between the power connector and the security tab inside the power input block Gently pry back the tab and pull the connector free The Parts of This Unit 1 Mounting Bracket Mounting Slots Locking Pins break out of bracket Hot Black AC Wire Neutral White AC Wire Interconnect Orange Wire Quick Connect Power Connector Turn this way to remove from bracket OO OI NI oO oa AJOJN Turn this way to attach to bracket 10 Slide Out Battery Drawer FOLLOW THESE INSTALLATION STEPS The basic installation of this Smoke
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