First Alert SA500 User's Manual
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1. USER S MANUAL Fi ir st Alert ONELINK BATTERY OPERATED SMOKE ALARM 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 TERTE Printed in Mexico i Model M08 0148 003 K1 C a SA500 02 07 US LISTED TABLE OF CONTENTS Fire Safety TIDS lt lt lt ccscneterbssenede aduan unuu caus a E 1 Before You Install This Smoke Alarm 00 ccc eee uueneee 1 Wireless Operation sascese to xie sewn Casrcceesvarreewwoeonws 1 How To Install This Smoke Alarm 000 cece eee e ne nenee 2 Optional Locking Features 00 cece eee eee ee 3 Weekly Testing recuse ssiri damea a aaa e aa a a a bkee cous a 3 Regular Maintenance 00c scene ees 3 If This Smoke Alarm Sounds 0000ce eee e ene ee een eneee 4 What To Do In Case Of Fire 000 c eee ee 4 Using the Silence Feature 00 ccc eee eee eee eee 4 If You Suspect A Problem 0000 ccc eee eee eee eee 4 Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms 00005 4 5 Locations To Avoid For Smoke AlarmS 00000eeuueueee 5 About Smoke Alarms 0000c een n eee e eee eee 5 Special Compliance Considerations 000000eeeeeee 5 6 Limitations Of Smoke Alarms 0 00 cn eee uuuununnnnuuee 6 Limited Warranty o lt 66 2cs0c ccxewre2. Once the Smoke Alarm is snapped onto the mounting bracket you can rotate the Smoke Alarm to adjust the align ment Test the Smoke Alarm See Weekly Testing 10 Repeat steps 4 9 for additional ONELINK Alarms You have now successfully linked your new ONELINK Alarms To add additional Alarms at a later time follow steps 4 through 9 OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES The optional locking features are designed to prevent unauthorized removal of the battery or alarm It is not necessary to activate the locks in single family households where unauthorized battery or alarm removal is not a concern These Smoke Alarms have two separate locking features one to lock the battery compartment 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 e Needle nose pliers e Standard flathead screwdriver Both locking features use locking pins which are molded into the mounting bracket Depending on which locking features you use remove one or both pins from the mounting bracket using needle nose pliers IMPORTANT To permanently remove either locking pin 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 install the batteries and test the Smoke Alarm IMPORTANT If the unit does not alarm during testin
3. Pencil e Hammer e Drill with 3 16 5 mm drill bit e Pliers to activate optional e Phillips screwdriver tamper resistant locking features FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS IMPORTANT If you want to lock the battery drawer or lock the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket please read the Optional Locking Features section before you begin installation 1 2 Hold base firmly and twist the mounting bracket counterclockwise to separate it from the base Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling or wall so the vertical mounting slot is aligned in the 12 o clock position and trace around the inside of the mounting slots vertical and horizontal mounting Put the unit where it won t get covered with dust when you drill the mounting holes Using a 3 16 5 mm drill bit drill a hole through the center of the oval outlines you traced Insert the plastic screw anchors in the plastic bag with screws into the holes Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer if necessary until they are flush with the ceiling or wall Line the mounting bracket up over the plastic screw anchors Screw the mounting bracket to the ceiling or wall through the mounting slots using the two screws provided Attach the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket Line up the guides on the alarm s base with the guides on the mounting bracket When guides are lined up turn the base clockwise right until it snaps into place NOTE
4. 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 them If you are unsure which type of Smoke Alarm to install refer to Chapter 2 of the National Fire Protection Association NFPA Standard 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 residential 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 building types below In new construction most building codes require the
5. non emergency alarms like those caused by cooking smoke try relocating the Smoke Alarm e If the alarm sounds when no smoke is visible try cleaning or relocating the Smoke Alarm The cover may be dirty e If the alarm does not sound during testing try installing a new battery and make sure it is snapped in securely e If the alarm sounds 3 rapid chirps every minute LED flashes approximately once a minute MALFUNCTION the device is not working properly and needs to be replaced 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 to Obtain Warranty Service in the Limited Warranty 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 bed room In new construction the Smoke Alarms must be AC powered and interconnected See Agency Placement Recommendations for details For additional coverage 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 C and 100 F 38 C Make sure no door or other obstruction could keep smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarms More specifically install Smoke Alarms e On every level o
6. structural conditions can be overcome by adding additional Alarms to route the wireless signal around obstructions IMPORTANT e The range and proper operation of any wireless device will vary depending on its surroundings It is very important that each Alarm is tested individually before and after installation to make sure that all Alarms respond properly e The ONELINK Alarms are not to be used outdoors or to transmit between buildings The Alarms will not communicate properly under these conditions e Metal objects and metallic wallpaper may interfere with signals from wireless Alarms Alarms should be tested after changes to your home such as remodelling moving furniture and with metal doors opened and closed Your First Alert ONELINK Smoke Alarm will automatically communicate potential fires with all other First Alert ONELINK Smoke Alarms FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC ID M7U5001L A CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by BRK Brands Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM 1 Test Silence button 2 Battery drawer 3 Power indicator LED 4 Smoke Al
7. the Smoke Alarm away from the bracket by pushing up on the screwdriver and turning the Smoke Alarm counterclockwise left at the same time WEEKLY TESTING AWARNING e 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 for details e 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 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 LED will flash approximately once a minute indicating it has 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 REGULAR MAINTENANCE This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as poss
8. use of AC or AC DC powered Smoke Alarms only In existing construction AC AC DC or DC powered Smoke Alarms can be used as specified by local build ing codes Refer to NFPA 101 Life Safety Code or NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code local building codes or consult your Fire 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 Con
9. ON Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box Air currents around junction boxes can prevent smoke from reaching the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from alarming Only AC powered units are intended for installation over junction boxes 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 Do not paint over the unit Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from operating properly WIRELESS OPERATION First Alert ONELINK Technology is the easy cost effective way to provide your family with whole home safety All ONELINK Alarms communicate with each other without wires or connectors When one Alarm sounds they all sound This provides your family with an earlier warning of potential danger and gives you more time to react The communication distance range between any two ONELINK Alarms is typically 50 feet 15 meters inside of a home Some features of a home such as the number of floors number size of rooms furniture and types of building materials used may reduce the range of the Alarms Examples include suspended ceilings ductwork large metallic appliances refrigerators and metal studs A feature of ONELINK Alarms is that they operate as a mesh network All Alarms will repeat any alarm signal that is received to all other ONELINK Alarms Interference from
10. amily 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 A WARNING 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 To use this feature press the Push to 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 The LED will continue to flash rapidly while in silence 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 m
11. arm LED Insert the batteries into the battery drawer of the first Alarm and close the drawer The Alarm will sound with a chirp If you purchased the Talking Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm you will now be prompted to set the Alarm s location Follow the direction given by the Alarm NOTE Steps 4 through 6 need to be completed within two minutes If more than two minutes pass the Green power LED will stop blinking Simply open the battery drawer of the second Alarm and repeat steps 4 through 6 Insert the batteries into the battery drawer of the next Alarm DO NOT CLOSE THE DRAWER Press and hold the test button and then close the battery drawer Once you hear the unit chirp release the test button The Green power LED will start to blink indicating the ONELINK Alarm is waiting for program data from one of the other setup ONELINK Alarms Press and hold the test button on the first Alarm until the second Alarm chirps and its Green power LED stops blinking Then release the test button If you purchased a Talking Smoke Alarm you will now be prompted to set the Alarm s location Follow the directions given by the Alarm If you have purchased the hardwired battery back up ONELINK Alarm you can now connect the hardwired Alarm by installing the three wire connector on the ceiling to the Alarm TOOLS YOU WILL NEED This unit is designed to be mounted on the ceiling or on the wall if necessary e
12. ay 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 SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING This silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning chirp for up to 8 hours You can silence the low battery warning chirp by pressing the Test Silence button on the alarm cover Once the low battery warning chirp silence feature is activated the unit continues to flash the Green light twice a minute for 8 hours After 8 hours the low battery chirp will resume Replace the batteries as soon as possible this unit will not operate without battery power To deactivate this feature Press the Test Silence button again The unit will go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume LED flashes and unit sounds chirp once a minute 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 a fresh battery 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 about once a minute replace the battery e If you experience frequent
13. cially 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 all 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 fo
14. d don t overload elec trical 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 extinguish 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 Smo
15. d 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 6 meter distance is not possible in modular mobile or smaller homes for example it is recommended the Smoke Alarm be placed as far from these fuel burning sources as possible 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 e In air streams near kitchens Air currents can draw cooking smoke into the sensing chamber of a Smoke Alarm near the kitchen e 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 e Where the temperatures are regularly below 40 F 4 C or above 100 F 38 C including unheated buildings outdoor rooms porches or unfinished attics or basements e In very dusty dirty or greasy areas Do not install a Smoke Alarm directly over the stove or range Keep laundry room Smoke Alarms free of dust or lint e Near fresh air vents ceiling fans or in very drafty areas Drafts can blow smoke away from the unit preventing it from reaching the sensing chamber e In insect infested ar
16. eas Insects can clog openings to the sensing chamber and cause unwanted alarms e Less than 12 inches 305mm away from fluorescent lights Electrical noise can interfere with the sensor e 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 and 12 inches 102 and 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 require ments 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 AC powered Smoke Alarms Can be interconn
17. ected so if one unit senses smoke 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 ONELINK Smoke Alarms with battery DC back up Interconnects with all ONELINK enabled Smoke and Smoke CO Alarms without wires or connectors so when one alarm sounds they all sound Will operate if electricity fails provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed Units are easy to install and do not require professional installation 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 Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke all units alarm Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination has been evaluated
18. eping 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 Continued AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Continued A11 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 for 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 attics finished or unfinished or garages is not normally recommended as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation LOCATIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS For best performance it is recommended you AVOID installing Smoke Alarms in these areas e Where combustion particles are produced Combustion particles form when something burns Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens garages an
19. f merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to battery First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust used under license ONELINK is a registered trademark of BRK Brands Inc Printed in Mexico M08 0148 003 K1 02 07
20. f your home including finished attics and basements e Inside every bedroom especially if people sleep with doors closed e In the hall near every sleeping area If your home has multiple sleep ing areas install a unit in each If a hall is over 40 feet 12 meters long install an alarm at each end e At the top of the first to second floor stairway and at bottom of 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 interconnected for added protection O O BEDROOM KITCHEN DINING ROOM BEDROOM HALL BEDROOM O N O pmnan S en O T LIVING ROOM D ii FINISHED BASEMENT SINGLE STORY RESIDENCE APARTMENT MOBILE HOME MULTI STORY RESIDENCE 7 W oO Ir Z x lt ft KEY REQUIRED To RECOMMENDED N SMOKE ALARMS WITH SILENCE MEET NFPA FOR ADDITIONAL FEATURES RECOMMENDED FOR AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS NFPA 72 National Fire Code Chapter 11 For your information the National Fire Protection Association s Standard 72 reads as follows 11 5 1 One and Two Family Dwelling Units 11 51 41 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 sle
21. g DO NOT lock the battery compartment Install new batteries and test again If the Smoke Alarm still does not alarm replace it immediately 1 Using needle nose pliers detach one locking pin from the mounting bracket After batteries are inserted then push the locking pin through the hole near the battery door latch on the back of the Smoke Alarm 1 Using needle nose pliers detach one locking pin from the mounting bracket Insert the locking pin through the hole on the back of the Smoke Alarm 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 BATTERY COMPARTMENT 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 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 To relock the battery compartment close the battery door and reinsert locking pin in lock Reattach the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket IMPORTANT When replacing the batteries always test the Smoke Alarm before relocking the battery compartment TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET 1 Insert a flathead screwdriver into the rectangular cut out on the mounting bracket nearest to the locking pin Pry
22. ible but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly 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 e Test it at least once a week e Clean the Smoke Alarm at least once a month gently vacuum off any dust using your household vacuum s soft brush attachment and test the Smoke Alarm after cleaning 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 becomes weak the Smoke Alarm unit will chirp approximately once a minute the low battery warning This low battery warning should last for up to 30 days but you should replace the battery immediately to continue your protection Choosing a replacement battery Your Smoke Alarm requires 2 AA Energizer E91 batteries These batteries are available at many local retail stores IMPORTANT Actual service life depends on the Smoke Alarm and the environment in which it is installed All the batteries specified above are acceptable replacement batteries for this unit Regardless of the manufacture
23. ke 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 for details A WARNING e 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 Do not connect this unit to any other alarm or auxiliary device It is a single station unit that cannot be linked to other devices Connecting anything else to this unit may prevent it from working properly Unit will not operate without battery power The Smoke Alarm cannot work until you install the batteries in the correct position Match to and to This Smoke Alarm has a battery drawer which resists closing unless batteries are installed A CAUTI
24. o 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 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 them 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 home 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 home Even with a unit on every floor stand alone units may not provide as much protection as intercon nected units espe
25. r 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 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 The LED will flash rapidly 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 remove the batteries from a battery operated Smoke Alarm to stop an unwanted alarm caused by cooking smoke etc Removing batteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense smoke and removes your protection Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit The alarm will reset auto matically e If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE e Don t panic stay calm Follow your f
26. r 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 LIMITED WARRANTY BRK Brands Inc BRK the maker of First Alert 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 disas
27. sembly repair or alteration by anyone 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 Service If service is required do not return the product to your retailer In order to obtain warranty service contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1 800 323 9005 7 30 AM 5 00 PM Central Standard Time Monday through Friday To assist us in serving you please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling For Warranty Service return to BRK Brands Inc 25 Spur Drive El Paso TX 79906 Battery BRK Brands Inc make no warranty express or implied written or oral including that o
28. tinued SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS Continued 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 this 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 them 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 t
29. w ened niaan E a a aa 6 2007 BRK Brands Inc a Subsidiary of Jarden Corporation BRK Brands Inc 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 All rights reserved Consumer Affairs 800 323 9005 e www firstalert com All First Alert 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 lonization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric 1l 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 Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization p 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 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 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 an
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