BRK electronic S User's Manual
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1. 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 Model 9120B Only Do not lock the battery compartment until you have activated the battery and tested the battery back up 1 Activate the battery back up by removing the Pull to Activate Battery Back Up tab 2 Push and hold test button until the alarm sounds 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause IMPORTANT If the unit does not alarm during testing DO NOT lock the battery compartment Install a new battery and test again If the Smoke Alarm still does not alarm replace it immediately 3 Using needle nose pliers or a utility knife detach one locking pin from the mounting bracket 4 Push the locking pin through the black dot on the label on the back of the Smoke Alarm TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT Model 9120B Only 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 the mounting bracket Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock injury or death A WARNING 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 N2. 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 battery from Smoke Alarms with battery back up Finally press and hold the test button for 5 10 seconds to discharge the branch circuit 1 Insert a flathead screwdriver between the mounting bracket pin and the mounting bracket 2 Pry the Smoke Alarm away from the bracket by turning both the screwdriver and the Smoke Alarm counterclockwise left at the same time 4 MULTI STORY RESIDENCE 1 STORY RESIDENCE If This Smoke Alarm Sounds Continued 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 Gi
3. on the unit 3 beeps pause 3 beeps that triggered the pause repeating on all Alarm Alarms ALARM CONDITION Smoke Initiating Device Horn pattern Red LED on the other Alarms in an 3 beeps pause 3 beeps interconnected series pause repeating on all will be OFF Alarms ALARM CONDITION Interconnect Alarm Horn pattern Red LED flashes Horn remains silent for up once every 10 to 10 minutes Horn will seconds sound if smoke levels increase IN SILENCE MODE LATCHING ALARM Green LED ON for Horn remains silent INDICATOR 2 seconds OFF for 2 seconds repeatedly until reset on initiating unit s 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 If you choose to use an aerosol smoke product to test the Smoke Alarm be certain to use one that has been Listed to Underwriters Laboratories Inc Safety Standards and use it only as directed Use of non UL Listed products or improper use of UL Listed products may affect the Smoke Alarm s sensitivity 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 work
4. you hear a chirp once a minute replace the battery 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 battery 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 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 bedroom 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 tempera
5. BILE 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 Smoke Alarms should be installed where temperatures normally remain between 40 F 4 C and 100 F 38 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 IMPORTANT This equipment should be installed in accordance with NFPA National Fire Protection Association 72 and 101 National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 9101 Additional local building and regulatory codes may apply in your area Always check compliance requirements before beginning any installation This model is not RV listed with Underwriters Laboratories Inc AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS NFPA 72 National Fire Code Smoke Alarms shall be installed in each separate sleeping room outside each sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics In new construction Alarms shal
6. USER S MANUAL Smoke Alarms AC Powered Ionization Smoke Alarm with Silence and Latching Features Model 9120 Input 120V AC 60 Hz 0 04A e N AC Powered lonization Smoke Alarm with Battery Back up N Silence and Latching Features S_ Model 9120B Input 120V AC 60 Hz 0 Zn A o CA Y Yy lijty RTT a gt Upy Say a Printed in Mexico me MO8 0134 001 K1 10 04 UL Models 9120 9120B CAA Bh ARS IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE This user s manual contains important information about your Smoke Alarm s operation If you are installing the Smoke Alarm for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the end user INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing BRK Brands Inc for your Smoke Alarm needs You have purchased a state of the art Smoke Alarm designed to provide you with early warning of a fire Key features include Smart Technology designed to help reduce unwanted or nuisance alarms Single Button Test Silence eliminates confusion Depending on what mode the alarm is in pushing the button provides different functions such as testing the alarm silencing the alarm re testing the alarm when in silence and clearing the Latching feature Latching Alarm Indicator easily identifies initiating alarm even after the alarm condition has subsided Perfect Mount System includes a gasketless base for easy installation and a new mount
7. dence 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 this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulatio
8. e base and attach it to the junction box 3 Plug the power connector into the back of the Smoke Alarm 4 Position the base of the Smoke Alarm over the mounting bracket and turn The Alarm will remain secure over a wide rotation range to allow for perfect alignment When wall mounting this will allow fine tuning on the positioning to compensate for misaligned wall studs and to keep the wording level The Alarm can be positioned over the brack et every 120 Rotate the Alarm until aligned properly 5 Check all connections STAND ALONE ALARM ONLY e Ifyou 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 Smoke Alarm is receiving AC power Under normal operation the Green power indicator light will shine continuously 7 Ifthe 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 8 Single Station A
9. ee 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 peri od 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 condi tions 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 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
10. ely 10 seconds will test the unit After testing the unit will re enter silence mode and the 10 minute timer is reset LATCHING ALARM INDICATOR Q AN BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROO KEY LATCHING ALARM Unit was exposed to alarm levels of Smoke Unit was not exposed LATCHING NOT ACTIVATED to alarm levels of Smoke fe The Latching Alarm Indicator is automatically activated after an Alarm is exposed to alarm levels of smoke After smoke levels drop below alarm levels the green LED will be On for 2 seconds Off for 2 seconds repeatedly This feature helps emergency responders investiga tors or service technicians identify which unit s in your home were exposed to alarm levels of smoke after the condition has subsided The Latching Alarm Indicator stays ON until you reset it by pressing the Test Silence button The Latching Alarm Indicator is also reset when AC and DC power is removed from the Alarm 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 Silence button or if the problem persists replace the Smoke Alarm immediately If
11. es 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 mini mum 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 all units alarm when one detects smoke Smoke Alarms may not be heard Though the alarm horn in this unit meets or exceeds cur rent standard
12. ext remove the battery from Smoke Alarms with battery back up Finally press and hold the test 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 2 Disconnect the power connector by gently prying it away from the back of the Smoke Alarm 3 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 4 To relock the battery compartment close the battery door and reinsert locking pin in lock 5 Reconnect the 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 battery always test the Smoke Alarm before relocking the battery compartment UNDERSTANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS AND ALARM HORN PATTERNS Condition LED Red or Green Horn Lights Normal Operation Green LED ON flashing No Audible Alarm AC Power Red LED once minute Normal Operation Green LED OFF Red LED No Audible Alarm DC Power 9120B only flashes once minute Red LED flashes once every second DURING TESTING Horn pattern 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause Red LED flashes LOW OR MISSING Horn chirps BATTERY 9120B only once minute once minute Red LED flashes rapidly
13. f the power first may result in serious electrical shock injury or death AWARNING This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents It is recommended that you install special units which use devices like flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes in your area Article 760 of NFPA 70 NEC NFPA 72 NFPA 101 ICC 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 This unit must be powered by a 24 hour 120V AC pure sine wave 60 Hz cir cuit 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 Unit may be connected to an arc fault circuit interrupter 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 up to 7 days If AC power fails and the battery is dead or missing the alarm cannot operate 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 u
14. 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 303 Nelson Avenue Neosho MO 64850 8806 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 Printed in Mexico M08 0134 001 K1 10 04 BRK is a registered trademark of BRK Brands Inc First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust 6
15. ing bracket that keeps the alarm secure over a wide rotation range to allow for perfect alignment Dust Cover is included to keep the alarm clean during construction Easy Installation Maintenance features include a large opening in the mounting bracket for easy access to wiring A battery pull tab keeps the battery fresh until the home is occu pied A Side Load Battery Drawer allows for easy battery replacement without removing the alarm from the ceiling or wall Model 9120B only Improved UV Resistance keeps the alarm from discoloring over time All Rights Reserved 2004 BRK Brands Inc BRK Brands Inc 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 Consumer Affairs 800 323 9005 www brkelectronics com www firstalert 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 o lonization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric technology 1 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 technology at p detecting large particles which tend to be produced in greater amou
16. ing 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 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 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 Testit 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 f 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 T
17. l be so arranged that operation of any one Alarm shall cause the operation of all Alarms within the dwelling Smoke Detection 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 fur nace room utility room and hallways not protected by the required Smoke Alarms The instal lation 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 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 e Where combustion particles are produced Combustion pa
18. larms Test each Smoke Alarm Press and hold the Test Silence button until the unit alarms Interconnected Alarms Press and hold the Test Silence button until the unit alarms All interconnected Alarms should sound The other Alarms sounding only tests the interconnect signal between Alarms It does not test each Alarm s opera tion You must test each Alarm individually to check if the Alarm is functioning properly 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 9 For new construction place supplied dust cover over Alarm to prevent damage from dust and construction debris When construction is complete remove cover A WARNING Smoke will not be able to reach smoke sensor while cover is in place Cover must be removed 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 e 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 uni
19. low smoke away from the unit preventing it from reaching sensing chamber e n insect infested areas Insects can clog openings to the sensing chamber and cause unwanted alarms e Less than 12 inches 805 mm away from fluorescent lights Electrical noise can inter fere with the sensor e n 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 805 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 eas
20. 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 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 for details 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 of
21. n unwanted alarm Disconnecting the power disables the Alarm so it cannot sense smoke This will remove your pro tection 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 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 reset itself automatically Locking Features Continued TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET 1 Using needle nose pliers or utility knife detach one locking pin from mounting bracket 2 Insert the locking pin into the lock located on the base as shown in the diagram 3 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
22. ns 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 batter ies are missing disconnected or dead if the wrong type of batteries are used or if the batter ies 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 wir
23. nts by smol dering 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 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 work ing 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
24. nwanted alarm open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit The alarm will reset automatically 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 A CAUTION e Connect this unit ONLY to other compatible units See How To Install This Smoke Alarm for details Do not connect it to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device Connecting anything else to this unit may damage it or prevent it from operating properly The battery compartment resists closing unless a battery is installed This warns you the unit will not operate under DC power without a battery Do not paint over the unit Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from operating properly HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM This Smoke Alarm is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box to a 4 inch 10 cm size on either the ceiling or wall Read Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms and Locations to Avoid For Smoke Alarms before you begin installation Tools you will need e Needle nose pliers or utility knife e Standard Flathead screwdriver AWARNING Make sure the Alarm is not receiving excessively noisy power Examples of noisy power could be major appliances on the same circuit power from a generator or solar powe
25. o 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 battery immediately to continue your protection Choosing a replacement battery Your Smoke Alarm requires one standard 9V battery The following batteries are acceptable as replacements Duracell MN1604 Ultra MX1604 Eveready Energizer 522 Eveready Energizer 1222 You may also use a Lithium battery like the Ultralife U9VL J for longer service life between battery changes These batteries are available at many local retail stores IMPORTANT Actual battery 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 manufacturer s suggested battery life you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts chirping the low battery warning 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 poten tially 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 a
26. oke 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 Using wire nuts connect the power connector to the household wiring AWARNING Improper wiring of the power connector or the wiring leading to the power connec tor will cause damage to the Alarm and may lead to a non functioning Alarm STAND ALONE ALARM ONLY 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 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 connector 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 2 Remove the mounting bracket from th
27. r light dimmer on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting Excessively noisy power may cause damage to your Alarm 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 brack et 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 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 Mounting Bracket _ 2 Mounting Slots 3 Locking Pins break out of bracket 4 Hot Black AC Wire 5 Neutral White AC Wire 6 Interconnect Orange Wire 7 Latch to Open Battery Compartment 8 Swing Out Battery Compartment 9 Quick Connect Power Connector FOLLOW THESE INSTALLATION STEPS The basic installation of this Smoke 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 Sm
28. rticles 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 6 meter distance is not possible in modular mobile or smaller homes for example it is 5 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 inair 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 3 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 n 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 e Near fresh air vents ceiling fans or in very drafty areas Drafts can b
29. s 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 substi tute for property or life insurance Smoke Alarms have a limited life The unit should be replaced immediately if it is not operat ing 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 BRK brand and First Alert brand products war rants that for a period of ten years from the date of purchase this product will be fr
30. t already part of your household wiring you will need to install one This type of wire is commonly available at Hardware and Electrical Supply stores e All wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and Article 760 of 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 7 Interconnect Wire Orange 8 Hot Wire Blk 1 Smoke Alarm 4 Wire Nut 2 Ceiling or Wall 5 Junction Box 3 Power Connector 6 Neutral Wire Wht OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES The optional locking features are designed to discourage 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 or utility knife e 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 Locking Pin
31. t in the series senses smoke all units will alarm To determine which Smoke Alarm initiated an alarm see table During an Alarm Red LED s flashes flash rapidly Red LED is Off On Initiating Alarm s On All Other Alarms After an Alarm Latching Green LED s On for 2 seconds Off for 2 seconds Green LED s On Red LED s is Off On Initiating Alarm s On All Other Alarms Compatible Interconnected Units 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 and BRK Electronics Smoke Alarm Models 9120 9120B SC6120B SC9120B 7010 7010B 100S 4120 4120B 4120SB RM3 Relay Module BRK Electronics CO Alarm Models CO5120BN CO5120PDBN BRK Electronics Heat Alarm Models HD6135F and HD6135FB 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 meters The interconnect wire should be 18 gauge or larger rated at least 300V If an interconnect wire is no
32. tional 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 commer cial buildings and special purpose non residential buildings which require special fire detec tion 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 Fire Department for detailed fire protec tion requirements in buildings not defined as households 1 Single Family Resi
33. tures 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 of your home including finished attics and basements e Inside every bedroom especially if people sleep with the door partly or completely closed e inthe 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 12 meters long install a unit at each end e 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 interconnected for added protection NEW CONSTRUCTION p O EXISTING HOMES O O BEDROOM HALL BEDROOM KEY i _ a O Z SMOKE ALARMS FOR my ee ES BEDROOM MINIMUM PROTECTION D W O A i O O A One on eee gt KITCHEN LIVING ROOM KITCHEN i ry COVERAGE Ee Tr aj ir ZX SMOKE ALARMS WITH EID SILENCE FEATURE FINISHED BASEMENT 5 FINISHED BASEMENT RECOMMENDED FOR Ss KITCHENS INTERCONNECTED BEDROOM KITCHEN DINING ROOM KITCHEN DINING ROOM AC OR AC DC SMOKE ALARMS O LIVING ROOM LIVING ROOM 1 STORY RESIDENCE INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS IN MO
34. ve your address then your name e Never go back inside a burning building for any reason 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 on this unit can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 10 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 poten tially 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 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 IMPORTANT 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 initiated the alarm NOTE The red LED on the initiating alarm will flash rapidly The red LED will be Off on all other non initiating alarms No audible sound will be heard The unit will exit silence mode in approximately 10 minutes 2 While the unit is in silence mode pressing and holding the Test Silence button for approximat
35. y to install and do not require professional installation AC powered Smoke Alarms Can be interconnected 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 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 inter connected so if one unit senses smoke all units alarm 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 install refer to NFPA National Fire Protection Association 72 National Fire Alarm Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Na
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