Chuango SMK-500 smoke detector
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1. D as the ALARM indicator is featured with the detector It can be seen through the test button on the cover of the detector When red LED flashes once 32 seconds it indicates the detector under normal operation When smoke detector senses smoke and simultaneously sounds an audible alarm the red LED will flash very frequently once 0 67 seconds Testing Your Smoke Detector Test the detector weekly by pushing firmly on the test button with your finger until the horn sounds Testing method may take up to 5 seconds to sound the alarm horn These are only ways to be sure that detector is working correctly If the detector fails to test properly have it repaired or replaced immediately WARNING Never use an open flame to test your detector You may set fire to damage the detector as well as your home The built in test switch accurately tests all detector functions as required by Underwriters Laboratories They are the only correct ways to test the unit WARNING When you are not testing the unit and the alarm horn sounds a loud continuous sound this means the detector has sensed smoke or combustion particles in the air Be sure that the alarm horn is a warning of a possible serious situation which requires your immediate attention The alarm could be caused by a nuisance situation Cooking smoke or a dusty furnace sometimes called friendly fires can cause the alarm to sound If this happens open a window or fan the air to remov2. Smoke Detector User Manual 0 Ideal for All Areas SMK 500 Wireless SMK 500D Independent Introduction Our photoelectric smoke detector is designed to sense smoke that comes into the detector chamber It does not sense gas heat or flame This smoke detector is designed to give early warning of developing fires by giving off the alarm sounds from its built in alarm horn It can provide precious time for you and your family to escape before fire spreads However the smoke detector makes such pre warning of fire accident possible only if the detector is located installed and maintained properly as described in this User s Manual WARNING This smoke detector is designed for use in a single residential unit only which means that it should be used inside a single family home or apartment It is not meant to be used in lobbies hallways basements or another apartment in multi family buildings unless there are already working detectors in each family unit Smoke detectors placed in common areas outside the individual living unit such as on porches or in hallways may not provide early warning to residents In multi family buildings each family living unit should set up its own detectors WARNING This detector is not meant to be used in non residential buildings warehouses industrial or commercial buildings and special purpose non residential buildings require special fire detection and alarm systems This detecto
3. aken loose CAUTION This smoke detector comes with cover latches that will prevent the smoke detector cover from closing if battery is not installed This tells you that the smoke detector will not work until a new battery is properly installed The battery is purposely positioned WRONGLY in the factory to keep it fresh until installation It must be re positioned correctly to provide DC power NOTE When the detector battery first makes contact with the detector the alarm horn may sound for one second This is normal and indicates that the battery is positioned properly Close cover then press the test button holding it down for about 5 seconds until the horn sounds The horn should sound a loud pulsating alarm This means the unit is working properly LOUDSPEAKER RED LED TESTING BUTTON Connect with Alarm Control Panel SMK 500 can not only work as a single station but also can work with alarm control panel to form an alarm system when wireless module is added to the smoke detector 1 Make sure the control panel is in learning state 2 Press the testing button on the smoke detector for 3 seconds two beeps are heard Simultaneously one beep is heard from the control panel The detector has been connected successfully with the control panel Testing Press the testing button on the smoke detector for 3 seconds the control panel will alarm immediately Red LED Indicator The red LE
4. all mounting is permitted by your local and state codes put wall mounted detectors between 4 and 6 inches 10 15 cm from the ceiling also see Figure 4 f some of your rooms have sloped peaked or gabled ceilings try to mount detectors 3 feet 0 9 meter measured horizontally from the highest point of the ceiling as shown in Figure 5 4in CEILING 10cm fee 4in 10cm Minimum a I5 6in 15cm CENTER OF CEILING Maximum BEST LOCATION si ACCEPTABLE LOCATION Figure 4 recommended best and acceptable locations to mount smoke detectors DETECTOR 9 FEET HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FROM PEAK Figure 5 recommended locations to mount smoke detectors in rooms with sloped gabled or peaked ceiling CAUTION As required by the California State Fire Marshall Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows 1 A smoke detector installed in each separate sleeping area in the vicinity but outside of the bedrooms and 2 Heat or smoke detectors in the living rooms dining rooms bedrooms kitchens hallways attics furnace rooms closets utility and storage rooms basements and attached garages For your information NFPA Standard 74 Section 2 4 reads as follows 2 4 1 1 Smoke detectors shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bed
5. an water Dry it with lint free cloth Do not get any water on the detector components Replace the battery and close cover Test detector to make sure that battery works correctly Technical Specifications Power Supply DC 9V 6F22 battery x1 Standby Current lt 5uA Alarm Current lt 15mA LED Frequency in Working State Once every 32 sec LED Frequency in Alarming State Once every 0 62 sec Low Battery State Beep once with a LED flash per 60s last for 30 days Operation Condition Temperature 10 C 55 C Relative humidity lt 95 no condensing Monitoring Area 20m2 Alarm Decibel 85dB 3m Radio Frequency 315MHz 433 92MHz or 868MHz Transmitting Distance lt 80m in open area SMK 500 Housing Material ABS plastic Dimensions L x W x H 102x102x31mm Ver SMK 500 EN 1405 V2 0 CHUANGO SMK 500 i tw We Mm 8 180 420X285mm ma RT 105X95mm a Ver SMK 500 EN 1405 V2 0
6. e the smoke or dust The alarm will turn off as soon as the air is completely clear NOTE Do not disconnect the battery from the detector This will remove your protection from fires Using The Silence Feature The silence feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 8 minutes To use the feature press the TEST button When remain in silence he LED will flash once every 8 seconds for up to 8 minutes to remind you he alarm has been stopped The flashing LED will stop when the unit returns o normal operation WARNING The silence feature does not disable the unit It is temporarily less sensitive to smoke For your safety if smoke around the unit is dense enough o suggest a potentially dangerous situation it 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 NOTE Do not disconnect the battery from the detector This will remove your protection from fires If a beep or chirp virtually simultaneously with an LED flash once a minute this means the detector s battery is weak Replace new battery immediately If a beep or chirp occurring halfway an LED flash once a minute this signal means that the detector is faulting it is must repaired or replaced immediately Taking Care of Your Smoke Detector To keep your detector in good working condition you must te
7. eters away from places where combustion particles are normally present like kitchens If a 20 foot distance is not possible e g in a mobile home try to install the detector as far away from the combustion particles as possible preferably on the wall To prevent nuisance alarms provide good ventilation in such places IMPORTANT For any reason do not disable the detector to avoid nuisance alarms When air streams passing by kitchens the way how a detector can sense combustion particles in normal air flow paths is graphically shown in Figure 6 which indicates the correct and incorrect smoke detector locations concerning this problem AIR RETURN AIR ENTRY BEDROOM LIVING ROOM CORRECT LOCATION W INCORRECT LOCATION Figure 6 recommended smoke detector locations to avoid air streams with combustion particles In damp or very humid areas or near bathrooms with showers Moisture in humid air can enter the sensing chamber then turns into droplets upon cooling which can cause nuisance alarms Install smoke detectors at least 10 feet 3 meters away from bathrooms In very cold or very hot areas including unheated buildings or outdoor rooms If the temperature goes above or below the operating range of smoke detector it will not work properly The operating temperature range for your smoke detector is 40 F to 100 F 4 C to 38 C In very dusty or dirty areas dirt and dust can build up on the detector s sensing chamber to
8. make it over sensitive Additionally dust or dirt can block openings to the sensing chamber and keep the detector near fresh air vents or very drafty areas like air conditioners heaters or fans fresh air vents and drafts can drive smoke away from smoke detectors Dead air spaces are often at the top of a peaked roof or in the corners between ceilings and walls Dead air may prevent smoke from reaching a detector See Figures 4 and 5 for recommended mounting locations In insect infested areas If insects enter a detector s sensing chamber they may cause a nuisance alarm Where bugs are a problem get rid of them before putting up a detector Near fluorescent lights electrical noise from fluorescent lights may cause nuisance alarms Install smoke detectors at least 5 feet 1 5 meters from such lights WARNING Never remove batteries to stop a nuisance alarm Open a window or fan the air around the detector to get rid of the smoke The alarm will turn itself off when the smoke is gone If nuisance alarms persist attempt to clean the detector as described in this User s Manual WARNING Do not stand close to the detector when the alarm is sounding The alarm is loud in order to wake you in an emergency Too much exposure to the horn at close range may be harmful to your hearing Installing Your Smoke Detectors Read Locations to Install Your Smoke Detectors and Locations not to Install Your Smoke Detectors secti
9. meters long nstall a smoke detector inside every room where one sleeps with he door partly or completely closed since smoke could be blocked by the closed door and a hallway alarm may not wake up the sleeper if the door is closed BED DINNG ROOM KITCHEN ROOM O O LIVING ROOM BED ROOM SMOKE DETECTORS FOR MINIMUM SECURITY O SMOKE DETECTORS FOR MORE SECURITY Figure 1 locations for placing smoke detectors for single residence with only one sleeping area FAMILY ROOM O e BED ROOM SMOKE DETECTORS FOR MINIMUM SECURITY SMOKE DETECTORS FOR MORE SECURITY Figure 2 locations for placing smoke detectors for single floor residence with more than one sleeping area ZA BEDROOM BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR D SMOKE DETECTORS FOR MINIMUM SECURITY Figure 3 locations for placing smoke detectors for a multi floor residence nstall basement detectors at the bottom of the basement stairwell nstall second floor detectors at the top of the first to second floor stairwell Be sure no door or other obstruction blocks the path of smoke to the detector nstall additional detectors in your living room dining room family room attic utility and storage rooms nstall smoke detectors as close to the center of the ceiling as possible If this is not practical put the detector on the ceiling no closer than 4 inches 10 cm rom any wall or corner as shown in Figure 4 f ceiling mounting is not possible and w
10. on in the manual first and then decide where to install the detector Please follow these steps to install your smoke detector 1 At the place where you are going to install the detector draw a horizontal line six inches long 2 Remove the mounting bracket from your unit by rotating it counterclockwise 3 Place the bracket so that the two longest hole slots are aligned on the line In each of keyhole slots draw a mark to locate a mounting plug and screw 4 Remove the bracket 5 Using a 3 16 inch 5mm drill bit drills two holes at the marks and insert plastic wall plugs Put the detector away from getting plaster dust on it when you drill holes for mounting 6 Using the two screws and plastic wall plugs all supplied attach the bracket to e wall 7 Line up the slot of the bracket and the detector Push the clockwise to fix it into place Pull outward on the detector to make sure it is securely attached to e mounting bracket BRACKET DETECTOR SCREWS am SCREWS 8 The steps to open the battery cover and to install the battery are listed as follows 1 To power smoke detector requires a battery 2 Match terminals on the end s of the battery with opposite terminal connections on the detector Be sure to insert the zinc manganese dry battery in the position shown on the detector 3 When terminals are properly matched push battery firmly in until it snaps and cannot be sh
11. r alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems for places where many people live or work such as hotels or motels The same is true of dormitories hospitals nursing homes or group homes of any kind even if they were once single family homes Please refer NFPA 101 the Life Safety Code NFPA71 72A 72B 72C 72D and 72E for smoke detector requirements for fire protection in buildings not defined as households Locations to Install Your Smoke Detectors Smoke detectors should be installed in accordance with the NFPA Standard 74 National Fire Protection Association Battery march Park Quincy MA 02169 For complete coverage in residential units smoke detectors should be installed in all rooms halls storage areas basements and attics in each family living unit Minimum coverage is one detector on each floor and one in each sleeping area and attics in each family living unit Here we have useful tips for you nstall a smoke detector in the hallway outside every separate bedroom area as shown in Figure 1 Two detectors are required in homes with two bedroom areas as shown in Figure 2 nstall a smoke detector on every floor of a multi floor home or apartment as shown in Figure 3 a minimum of two detectors in any household a smoke detector inside every bedroom nsta a nstall smoke detectors at both ends of a bedroom hallway if the W a ns hallway is more than 40 feet 12
12. rooms and on each additional story of the family living unit including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics The provisions of 2 4 1 1 represent the minimum number of detectors required by this standard It is recommended that the householder considers the use of additional smoke detectors for increased protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke detectors under 2 4 1 1 above The recommended additional areas are living room dining room bedroom s kitchen attic finished or unfinished furnace rooms utility room basement integral or attached garage and hallways not included in 2 4 1 1 above However the use of additional detectors remains the option of the householder We recommend complete coverage and use of additional smoke detectors Locations not to Install Your Smoke Detectors Nuisance alarms take place when smoke detectors are installed where they will not work properly To avoid nuisance alarms do not install smoke detectors in the following situations Combustion particles are the by products of something that is burning Thus in or near areas where combustion particles are present you do not install the smoke detectors to avoid nuisance alarms such as kitchens with few windows or poor ventilation garages where there may be vehicle exhaust near furnaces hot water heaters and space heaters Do not install smoke detectors less than 20 feet 6 m
13. st the detector weekly as referring to section TESTING YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR Replace the detector battery when the low battery beep signal sounds once a minute The low battery beep should last at least 30 days NOTE For replacement battery use Gold Peak 1604P 1604S 1604G 1604A Eveready522 216 Duracel Mn1604 PremisafeG6F22 UltralifeU9VL J EVE CR9V WARNING Do not use any other kind of battery This detector may not operate properly with other kind of battery Open the cover and vacuum the dust off the detector s sensing chamber at least once a year This can be done when you open the detector to change the battery Remove battery before cleaning To clean detector use soft brush attachment to your vacuum Carefully remove any dust on detector components especially on the openings of the sensing chamber Replace battery after cleaning Test detector to make sure battery works correctly Check to make sure there is no obstruction inside the test button If there is any dust in the test button insert a toothpick from the back to the front NOTE If nuisance alarms keep coming from the detector you should check whether the detector s location is adequate Refer to section WHERE TO INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS Move your detector if it is not located properly Clean detector as described above Clean detector cover when it gets dirty First open the cover and remove battery Hand wash cover with cloth dampened with cle
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