DSW218A-D Smoke Alarm User's Manual
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1. 12 inches from ceiling wall intersections 2 Install a minimum of two smoke alarms in every home no matter how small the home New construction codes require a minimum of two interconnected smoke alarms in newlly built homes 3 Install a smoke alarm in each room that is divided by a partial wall either coming down from then ceiling at least 8 inches or coming up from the floor 4 Install a smoke alarm in lived in attics which house electrical equipment like furnaces air conditioners or heaters DO NOT INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS 1 Near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs kitchens near furnaces hot water heaters Use specialized smokealarm 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 feeaway from these areas The air could blow smoke away from the detector interrupting its alarm 4 In rooms where temperatures may fall below 40 F or rise above 100 F 5 In extremely dusty dirty or insect infested areas loose particles interfere with smoke alarm operation DANGER Turn off power at the main fuse box or circuit breaker by removing the fuse or switching the circuit breaker to the off position HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM DSW218A D series see figure 4 5 and 4 5 WARNING This2. it into place 9 Attach connector plug to pins on back of smoke alarm Plug will only fit one way and will snap into place 10 Gently tug connector to be sure it is attached securely 11 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 plate if battery is not installed 12 Turn on power at main fuse box or circuit breaker 13 Push test button to test smoke alarm See testing the moke alarm For interconnect line only use 14 4 18 AWG minimum solid or stranded wire When interconnecting maximum wire length between any two is 1500 feet for 18 AWG or 4000 feet for 14 AWG 20 OHMS loop resistance INTERCONNECTING SMOKE ALARMS DSW218A DSW318A series see figure 7 DSW218B series see figure 8 This smoke alarm may be interconnected with as many as 11 other fires model AD and ADC smoke alarms Do not connect to any other type or model smoke alarm Connect smoke alarms to a single AC branch circuit If local codes do not permit he sure the neutral wire is common to both phases WHITE YELLOW BLACK WHITE YELLOW BLACK TO NEUTRAL TO 120 VAC HOT COMPATIBLE INTERCONNECT 24 V
3. power DSW218A D 2 Firmly depress the push to test button for at least 5 seconds The smoke alarm will sound 3 short beeps followed by a 2 second pause and then repeats The alarm may sound for up to 10 seconds after releasing the push to test button NOTE If smoke alarms are interconnected all smoke alarms should sound an alarm within three seconds after any test button is pushed and the tested smoke alarm sounds 3 If smoke alarm does not sound turn off power at main fuse box or circuit breaker and check wiring Retest smoke alarm DANGER If alarm horn sounds and smoke alarm is not being tested the smoke alarm is sensing smoke THE SOUND OF THE ALARM HORN REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDDIATE 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 Danger electrical shock hazard Turn off power at main service panel by removing fuse or switching appropriate circuit breaker to off position before replacing battery or cleaning smoke alarm DSW218A D series BATTETY REPLASCEMENT DSW218A D see figure 11 DSW218A DS SERIES Always turn off power to smoke alarm before replacing 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 even when the smoke alarm i
4. smoke alarm should be installed only by a qualified electrician Smoke alarm installation must be in accordance with the requirements or Article 760 of the national electrical code and any local codes that may apply From back of smoke alarm turn mounting plate counterclockwise to remove mounting plate To later engage tamper resist feature twist out and et aside one of the pins molded into plate Both pins are exactly the same 1 OPEN THE COVER OF SMOKE ALAR FIRST INSTALL THE SMOKE ALARM ON THE CEILING AND SCREW UP DSW218A D see figure 6 D INTERCONNECT WIRE CONNECTOR ORANGE ON MODEL FXW R 4iN CEILING Gan ACCEPTABLE HERE NEVER HERE TOP OF DETECTOR ACCEPTABLE HERE 2 Gently pull household wires through center hole of plate 3 Secure plate to ceiling or wall with mounting screws 4 With a small wire connector connect white wire from connecter plug to white household wire 5 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 a single station smoke alarm cover yellow wire with electrical tape and tuck into junction box 6 Lift open battery pocket door 7 Connect new 9 volt battery to batter connector inside battery pocket Be sure battery is securely connected Smoke alarm may beep briefly when battery is installed 8 Close battery pocket door snapping
5. DSW2 8A D Smoke Alarm User s Manual PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL SPECIFICATION Power supplied DC9V battery and back up source 110V 240VAC mains power supply Supply voltage DC12 to 30 volts Rechargeable battery and lithium 10 year 9 volt batteries Interconnect up to alarms Photoelectric sensor Red LED indicate alarm Green LED mains indicator light to confirm mains power supply Unique battery missing lockout Hush feature to silence nuisance alarms Test button Low battery alarm Relay contacts volt free with Normally Open and Normally Closed options and rated to 24 volts lamp resistive High sensitivity Alarm supplied with connector plug for ease of installation Built in sounder to give a minimum sound output of 85dB at 3m Senses smoke using the light scatter principle quick response to visible smouldering smoke test button simulates smoke use to check performance at least monthly option current lt 10uA alarm current lt 30mA 5 year guarantee limited IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 1 This smoke alarm requires constant 12 30V DC power AC power 110 240 volt AND DC 9 volt battery to operate properly This smoke alarm WILL NOT work ifAC power is not connected or has failed or been interrupted for any reason AND the battery is removed drained or improperly connected DO NOT use any other kind of battery except as specified in this manual DO NOT connect this smoke alarm to any ot
6. N WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU INSTALL A SMOKE ALARM IN EVERY ROOM Typical single storey dwelling with recommended protection see figure 1 interconnect series see figure 3 Install a smoke alarm on the ceiling of wall inside each bedroom and in the hallway outside each separate sleeping area If a bedroom area hallway is more than 30 feet long install a smoke alarm at each end If there is a basement Install a smoke alarm on the basement ceiling at the bottom of the stairwell Typical multi storey dwelling with recommended protection see figure 2 Install a smoke alarm on the ceiling of wall inside each bedroom and in the hallway outside each separate sleeping area If a bedroom area hallway is moire than 30 feet long install a smoke alarm at each end install a smoke alarm at the top of a first to second floor stairwell Bedroom e sd Bedroom Bedroom BEDROOM HALL BEDROOM Hall e a e eeproom ronen RED f earn o o A Livin ince Room ROOM Living Room Hall Kitchen 7 A BASEMENT nee o Basement BASEMENT Utility Room g 4 TWO STORY RESIDENCE IMPORTANT SMOKE ALARM PLACEMZNT AND EXCEPTION INFORMATION 1 Install a smoke alarm as close to the center of the ceiling as possible If this is nopractical mount no closer than 4 inches from a wall or corner Also if local codesallow install smoke alarms on walls between 4 and
7. OLT gt common foj common PANEL o NORMALLY OPEN o NORMALLY OPEN NORMALLY CLOSED NORMALLY CLOSED INTERCONNECT INTERCONNECT ol ol NORMALLY ele ol OPEN S S CIRCUIT i l iI s ia FA GND Tf 24V it a CIRCUIT FOR NORMALLY OPEN RELAY CONTACTS INTERCONNECT COMPATIBLE 24 VOLT 5 common foj common PANEL NORMALLY OPEN NORMALLY OPEN NORMALLY CLOSED NORMALLY CLOSED INTERCONNECT O INTERCONNECT o NORMALLY o O OPEN SJ S CIRCUIT it l im Tf EOL DEVICE 4 GND 4 24V I EOL END OF LINE DEVICE SPECIFIED BY PANEL TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM see figure 9 1 Test each smoke alarm to be sure it is installed correctly and opera ring property 2 Test all smoke alarms in an interconnected system after installation 3 The push to test button accurately tests functions Do not use an open flame to test this smoke alarm You may ignite and damage the smoke alarm or your home 4 Test smoke alarms weekly and upon returning from vacation or when no one has been in the household for several days 5 Stand at arm s length from the smoke alarm when testing Test all smoke alarms weekly by doing the following 1 Observe the green LED A constant green light indicates the smoke alarm is receiving 110V 240VAC
8. an smoke alarm Smoke alarm does not sound when tested NOTE Push test button for at least five seconds while testing Smoke alarm beeps about Turn off power and replace battery once a minute See battery replacement in the maintenance and cleaning section Smoke alarm sounds unwanted alarms intermittently or when residents are cooking taking showers etc 1 Clean smoke alarm See cleaning in the maintenance and cleaning section 2 Hire an electrician to move smoke alarm to a new location See smoke alarm placement Interconnected smoke alarms do not sound when system is tested Press and hold test button for at least three seconds after the first unit sounds The alarm sounds different than I m used to It starts and stops The alarm is operating correctly This alarm features the internationally recognized horn signal for evacuation The horn pattern is 3 short beeps followed by a 2 second pause and then Repeats
9. d 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 alams 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 renters should insure 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 5 years FOR BEST PROTECTIO
10. her type of smoke alarm or auxiliary device except those listed in this manual 2 The 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 remover nr disconnect battery or turn off AC power to quiet unwanted alarms This will remove your protection Open windows or fan the air around smoke alarm silence it 4 This smoke alarm should be installed only by a licensed qualified electrician 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 family only In multifamily 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 Install a smoke alarm in every room and on every level of the home 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 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 horn is lou
11. l household members to touch the door and use an alternate exit it 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 be 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 fire safety rules and prevent hazardous situations TROUBLESHOOTING DANGER Always turn off power at main fuse box or circuit breaker before taking troubleshooting action WARNING Do not disconnect battery or AC power to quiet an unwanted alarm This will remove your protection Fan the air or open a window to remove smoke or dust PROBLEM 1 Check that AC power is turned on 2 Turn off power Remove smoke alarm from mounting plate and a Check that connector plug is securely attached b Check that battery is properly at tached to connector 3 Cle
12. lean the smoke alarm at least once a month to remove dust dirt or debris Always turn off power to smoke alarm before cleaning 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 turn off power and use a damp cloth to clean smoke alarm cover IMPORTANT Do not attempt to remove the cover of clean inside the smoke alarm This will avoid warranty REPAIR Caution Do not attempt to repair this smoke alarm Doing this will avoid your warranty If smoke alarm is not operating property and is still under warranty return smoke alarm to our company Pack it in a well padded carton shipping prepaid to Ningbo DSW Electronics Co Ltd Address Room1121 Lingiao Piazza Ningbo City 315010 China If the smoke alarm is no longer under warranty have a licensed electrician replace the smoke alarm immediately with a comparable Dongji brand smoke alarm 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 al
13. s receiving AC power Use rechargeable batteries must 5 years replace Warning Do not use any other type of battery except as specified in this manual Do not use rechargeable batteries Use these batteries to replace the old one Carbon zinc EVEREADY 216 OR 2122 GOLDPEAK 1604P OR 1604S Alkaline EVEREADY 522 DURACELL MNI604 MS1604 GOLDPEAK 1604A Lithium ULTRALIFE U9VL You d batter use good battery to make the alarm work long some batteries can use more than 1year 1 Turn off power to smoke alarm at main service panel DSW218A O0PEN THE COVER OF SMOKE ALARM FIRST see figure 6 2 Turn smoke alarm counterclockwise to detach from mounting plate 3 Gently pull down smoke alarm Be careful not to separate wire connections 4 Pull out power plug from back of smoke alarm 5 From back of smoke alarm lift tab to open battery pocket door 6 Remove battery from pocket Disconnect and discard battery from battery connector 7 Connect a fresh 9 volt battery to connector The battery will fit only one way Be sure battery connector is securely attached to battery into battery terminals 8 Place battery into battery pocket 9 Close battery pocket door Push down until it snaps into place 10 Replace connector plug Connector will snap into place 11 Reattach smoke alarm to mounting plate by turning smoke alarm clockwise until it snaps into plate 12 Turn on power and test smoke alarm using push to test button CLEANING C
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