ATD Tools ATD-5200 Time Clock User Manual
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1. 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 e If an interconnect wire is not 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 AWARNING Failure to meet any of the above requirements could damage the units and cause them to malfunction removing your protection Interconnecting Multiple Smoke Alarms A Unswitched 120V AC 4 Wire Nut 60 Hz Source B To Additional Units Maximum 18 Max 12 Smoke Alarms 5 Junction Box 1 Smoke Alarm 6 Neutral White AC Wire 2 Ceiling or Wall 7 Interconnect Wire 3 Power Connector 8 Hot Black AC Wire To install and interconnect multiple alarms 1 Remove mounting bracket from the base Position screw slots on mounting bracket over screws in the junction box Tighten screws 2 Strip off about 1 2 12 mm of the plastic coating on the orange wire on the power connector 3 Using wire nuts connect the power connector to the household wiring Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in the junction box e Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the junction box 13 e Connect the orange wire on the power connector to the int2. e Check all AC connections for proper installation see How To Install This Smoke Alarm and Testing and Maintenance e You may have accidently pressed the Silence Button During installation the alarm chirps once a minute e You may have accidently pressed the Silence Button The Smoke Alarm should return to normal operation after 15 minutes If the chirping persists try installing a new 9V battery If you still have questions after reading this manual please call Consumer Affairs Monday Friday 7 30 am 5pm Central Time 1 800 323 9005 19 SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS AWARNING This unit 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 unit may be used to provide additional protection in these facilities The following information applies to all four types Institutions of buildings listed below Hospitals day care facilities long term health care fa
3. 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 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 screw driver under the head of the locking pin and gen tly pry it out of the bat tery compartment lock If you plan to relock the battery compartment save the locking pin To Unlock the Battery Compartment continued To Unlock The Mounting Bracket 4 To relock the battery compartment close the battery door and reinsert locking pin in lock ADANGER 5 Reconnect the power connector to the back of ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off the power the Smoke Alarm reattach the Smoke Alarm to to the area where the Smoke Alarm is installed the mounting bracket and restore the power before removing it from the mounting bracket Failure to turn off the power first may result in IMPORTANT serious electrical shock injury or death When replacing the battery always test the Smoke AWARNING Alarm before relocking t
4. 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 to 5 00 PM Central Standard Time Monday through Friday To assist in serving you please have the model number and date of pur chase available when calling Battery BRK Brands Inc make no warranty express or implied written or oral including that of merchantability or fit ness for any particular purpose with respect to battery Soy 7 Be Safe lt Replace 2 Replace your smoke alarms every 10 years BRK Brands Inc 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 Consumer Affairs 1 800 323 9005 All Rights Reserved 2001 BRK Brands Inc BRK Electronics is a registered trademark of BRK Brands Inc M06 2016 008 08 01
5. unit may damage it or prevent it from operating properly ACAUTION 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 When testing the unit step back when the horn starts sounding ACAUTION Do not paint over the unit Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from operating properly ACAUTION On Models 4120SB and 4120B Only The battery compartment will not close unless a battery is installed This warns you the unit will not operate under DC power without a battery UNDERSTANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS AND ALARM HORN PATTERNS Normal Operation Alarm Condition Initiating Unit Test Condition AC P ower Constant Green LED 4120SB 4120B 4120 Flashing Red LED No Audible Alarm Constant Green LED Rapidly Flashing LED Audible Alarm Constant Green LED Rapidly Flashing Red LED Audible Alarm Green LED Off Flashing Red LED No Audible Alarm DC Power 4120SB 4120B Green LED Off Rapidly Flashing LED Audible Alarm Green LED Off Rapidly Flashing LED Audible Alarm NOTE When power is applied unit s may alarm momentarily When any Smoke Alarm in an interconnected series triggers an alarm its red LED will flash rapidly The red LEDs will remain OFF on any remaining alarms in the series This feature helps responders identify which unit s
6. BRK ELECTRONICS AC Powered lonization Smoke Alarm with Battery Back Up and Silence Feature Cats 4120SB 4120SAB Input 120V AC 60Hz 0 05A AC Powered lonization Smoke Alarm with Battery Back Up Cats 4120B 4120AB Input 120V AC 60Hz 0 05A AC Powered lonization Smoke Alarm Cat 4120 Input 120V AC 60Hz 0 05A USER S MANUAL SMOKE ALARMS Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires G P lonization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric 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 technology at detect ing 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 of your home O Models 4120SB 4120B 4120 M06 2016 008 08 01 TABLE OF CONTENTS Where To Install Smoke Alarms Where Not To Install Smoke Alarms Important Read Before You Install This Smoke Alarm 0 cee eeee ene eaee Understanding the Indica
7. ENCES 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 temperatures normally remain between 40 4 C and 100 38 Make sure no door or other obstruction could keep smoke from reach ing the Smoke Alarms NEW CONSTRUCTION EXISTING HOMES BEDROOM Ea Pore O 14 A LIVING ROOM KITCHEN Dr I FINISHED BASEMENT MULTI STORY RESIDENCE BEDROOM HALL BEDROOM O LIVING ROOM ll FINISHED BASEMENT MULTI STORY RESIDENCE DINING ROOM O KITCHEN Lo LIVING ROOM SINGLE STORY RESIDENCE APARTMENT MOBILE HOME DINING ROOM Lo O LIVING ROOM KITCHEN SINGLE STORY RESIDENCE APARTMENT MOBILE HOME KEY REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS O RECOMMENDED FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION A SMOKE ALARMS WITH SILENCE FEATURES RECOMMENDED FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION 7 INTERCONNECTED AC OR AC DC SMOKE ALARMS KEY REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION ZX SMOKE ALARMS WITH SILENCE FEATURES RECOMMENDED FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION More specifically install Smoke Alarms On ev
8. RD 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 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 hear ing impaired residents AWARNING Installation of this unit must conform to the electri cal codes in your area Article 760 of NFPA 70 NEC NFPA 72 NFPA 101 SBC SBCCI UBC ICBO NBC BOCA OTFDC CABO and any other local or building codes that may apply Wiring and installa tion must be performed by a licensed electrician Failure to follow these guidelines may result in injury or property damage AWARNING This unit must be powered by a 24 hour 120VAC 60Hz circuit Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch dimmer or ground fault circuit inter rupter Failure to connect this unit to a 24 hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant protection AWARNING This Smoke Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate On Models 4120SB and 4120B Only 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
9. arranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable Keep the original sales receipt Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance BRK dealers service centers or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following negligent use or misuse of the product use on improper voltage or current use contrary to the operating instructions disassembly repair or alteration by 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 dam ages 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 for to the duration of the above warranty Some states provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclu sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or lim itations 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
10. cilities This type of unit 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 type of unit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulations Hotels Motels 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 protection requirements in buildings not defined as households 2ingle Family Reoone h Also boarding houses and dormitories This type of MYS AY OWE Nge ROM ANOUSS unit is suitable for use inside individual sleeping resi Multi Family or Mixed Occupant Residence dent rooms provided a primary fire detection system Apartment building condominium This type of unit already exists to meet fire detection requirements in is suitable for use in individual apartments or condos common areas like lobbies hallways or porches provided a primary fire detection system already Using this type of unit in common areas may not exists to meet fire detection requirements in common provide sufficient warn
11. e an average service life of 6 10 years 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 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 If the alarm sounds and you are not testing it it is warning you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention AWARNING NEVER ignore any alarm Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or death If the unit alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the source of the smoke get everyone out of the house immediately Responding To An Alarm If the unit alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the source of the smoke get everyone out of the dwelling immediately Stay calm and follow your family escape plan Stay as low to the ground as possible and cover your mouth with a damp cloth Never opena door before testing to see if it is hot Call the Fire Department from outside and give them your address then name Read What To Do In Case Of Fire at the end of this manual for more information If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a fire cooking smoke or an extremely dusty fur nace for example open a nearby window or door 15 and fan the smoke a
12. e nose Locking Pin pliers or a utility knife remove one or both pins from the mounting bracket depending on how many locking features you want to use IMPORTANT To permanently remove either lock insert a flat head screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock and pry the pin out of the lock To Lock The Battery Compartment Models 4120B and 4120SB Only IMPORTANT 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 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 Models 4120B and 4120SB 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
13. efore the fire itself causes damage injury or death since smoke from some fires may not reach the unit imme diately Examples of this include persons smoking in bed children playing with matches or fires caused by violent explosions resulting from escaping gas Smoke Alarms are not foolproof Like any electronic device smoke alarms are made of components that can wear out or fail at any time You must test the unit weekly to ensure your continued protection Smoke Alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires They are not a substitute for property or life insurance Smoke Alarms have a limited life The unit should be replaced immediately if it is not operating properly You should always replace a Smoke Alarm after 10 years from date of purchase Write the purchase date on the space provided on back of unit 10 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Coverage BRK Brands Inc BRK the maker we Te of BRK Electronics brand products warrants that for a period of 10 years from the date of YEAR purchase this product will be free from defects jy in material and workmanship BRK at its gt option will repair or replace this product or any RRA 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 prod uct of equal or greater value This is your exclusive warranty This w
14. en 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 recom mended minimum protection is at least one unit in every sleeping area and every bedroom on every level of your dwelling Even with a unit on every floor stand alone units may not provide as much protection as interconnected units especially if the fire starts in a remote area Some Safety experts recommend installing interconnected AC powered units with 21 battery back up see Other Features Of 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 UL 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 con ditioner 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 b
15. erconnect 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 4 Plug the power connector into the back of the Smoke Alarm 5 Position the base of the Smoke Alarm over the mounting bracket and turn The Alarm can be positioned over the bracket every 60 Turn the unit clockwise right until the unit is in place 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 each unit is receiving AC power Under normal operation the Green power indicator light will shine continuously 7 Test each Smoke Alarm Press and hold the test button until the unit alarms When testing a series of interconnected units you must test each unit individually Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested NOTE When power is applied unit s may alarm momentarily 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 IMPORTANT Model 4120SB Only During installation if you accidentally press the Silence button the alarm will chirp once a minute for up to 15 minutes and the Test feature will be temp
16. ery level of your home including finished attics and basements Inside every bedroom especially if people sleep with the door partly or completely closed e In the hall near every sleeping area If your home has multiple sleeping areas install a unit in each If a hall is more than 12 meters long 40 feet 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 Building Inspector and or Fire Department for current requirements in your area If you install AC or AC DC units it is recommended and may be required they be interconnected for added protection Installing Smoke Alarms in Mobile Homes 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 normal ly remain between 40 4 C and 100F 38 IMPORTANT This equipment should be installed in accordance with NFPA National Fire Protection Association 72 and 101 National Fire Protection Associat
17. he battery compartment R Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing To Lock The Mounting Bracket an AC or AC DC Smoke Alarm First turn off the AC 1 Using needle nose power at the circuit breaker or fuse box Next pliers detach one remove the battery from Smoke Alarms with battery locking pin from the back up Finally press and hold the test button for mounting bracket 5 10 seconds to discharge the branch circuit 1 Insert a flathead screwdriver between the mounting bracket pin and the mounting bracket 2 Insert the locking pin into the lock located on the pivoting hinge of the battery door 2 Pry the Smoke Alarm away from the bracket by turning both the screwdriver and the Smoke Alarm counterclockwise left at the same time 3 When you attach the Smoke Alarm to the mount ing bracket the locking pin s head will fit into a notch on the bracket HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM This unit is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box up to a 4 inch size on either the ceiling or wall Read Where to Install Smoke Alarms and Where Not To Install Smoke Alarms before you begin installation If a junction box is not already in place install one using standard 12 or 14 gauge solid copper Appliance Wiring Material AWM BATTERY BACK UP ON MODELS 4120SB AND 4120B ONLY IMPORTANT Activate the battery back up by removing the Pull to Activate Battery Back Up tab Y
18. in a remote area of the dwelling If any unit in the series sens es smoke all units will alarm To determine which smoke alarm initiated an alarm see table On Intiating Alarms Red LED s flashes flash rapidly On All Other Alarms Red LED is Off 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 AWARNING AC and AC DC Smoke Alarms can be intercon nected 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 IMPORTANT Interconnect units within a single family residence only Otherwise all households will experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit in the series 12 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 BRK Electronics Smoke Alarm Models 100S 2002RAC 4120 4120B 4120SB 4919 5919 5919TH RM3 Relay Module BRK Electronics Heat Alarm Model HD6135F and First Alert Smoke Alarm Models SA4120B SA4121B SA4919B SA86B SA100B 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
19. ing building for any reason Contact your Fire Department for more ideas on mak ing your home safer and on creating your own family escape plan 18 IF YOUR SMOKE ALARM NEEDS SERVICE ACAUTION 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 If this unit is not working properly there are a few simple things you should check before returning or replacing the unit e Make sure it is clean as described in Regular Maintenance A build up of dirt dust or grease can affect the units performance e Make sure the unit is installed in a proper location If you experience frequent unwanted alarms try relocating it See Where To Install Smoke Alarms for details e Make sure it is receiving AC power from the household current Check that the back up battery is fresh and still providing back up protection If the unit is still not operating properly and it is still under warranty send it shipping prepaid to BRK Brands Inc Attn Consumer Affairs 3920 Enterprise Court Aurora IL 60504 8132 Enclose a note in the package describing what s wrong with the unit See warranty information at the end of this manual ACAUTION Do not try to fix the unit yourself this will
20. ing to all residents or meet areas like lobbies hallways or porches Using this local fire protection ordinances regulations type of unit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulations 20 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 cannot work without power Battery operated units cannot work if the batteries are miss ing disconnected or dead if the wrong type of batter ies are used or if the batteries are not installed cor rectly 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 con cerned 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 betwe
21. ion One Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 9101 Additional local build ing and regulatory codes may apply in your area Always check compliance requirements before beginning any installation Smoke Alarms Recommended In Hotels Motels Hospitals Extended Care Facilities Install stand alone non interconnected AC powered Smoke Alarms with battery back up for maximum protection in each sleeping room INDIMDUAL ROOMS HALLWAY LOBBY SEE SES A RECOMMENDED STAND ALONE NON INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARMS AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS NFPA 72 National Fire Code Smoke Alarms shall be installed in each separate sleep ing 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 exclud ing crawl spaces and unfinished attics In new construction Alarms shall 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 pro vide 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 ha
22. llways 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 experi ence 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 WHERE NOT TO INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS For best performance do not install the unit e Where combustion particles are produced Combustion particles form when something burns Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens garages and furnace rooms Keep units at least 20 feet 6 meters from the sources of combustion particles stove furnace water heater space heater if possible Ventilate these areas as much as possible In air streams near kitchens Air currents can draw cooking smoke into the sensing chamber of a smoke alarm near the kitchen In very damp humid or steamy areas or directly near bathrooms with showers Keep units at least 10 feet 3 meters away from showers saunas dishwashers etc Whe
23. nce free as possible but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly e Test it at least once a week e Gently vacuum off any dust on the cover at least once a month using your vacuum s soft brush attachment Test the unit after vacuuming the cover e Never use water cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit e Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms See Where Not To Install Smoke Alarms for details Models 4120SB and 4120B Only 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 imme diately to continue your protection Models 4120SB and 4120B Only Choosing a replacement battery Your Smoke Alarm s battery back up requires one stan dard 9V battery The following batteries are acceptable as replacements This list supplements the list on the Smoke Alarm battery door Eveready 216 522 Energizer 1222 Duracell MN 1604 MX1604 Ultra Gold Peak 1604P 1604S Rayovac 1604 D1604 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 Most carbon zinc batteries have an average service life of 1 year most alkaline batteries have an average serv ice life of 1 2 years most Lithium batteries hav
24. nction box It is used for interconnect only 3 Plug the power connector into the back of the Smoke Alarm 11 4 Position the base of the Smoke Alarm over the mounting bracket and turn The Alarm can be posi tioned over the bracket every 60 Turn the Smoke Alarm clockwise right until the unit is in place 5 Ifyou are only installing one unit 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 unit 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 J UNCTION 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 IMPORTANT Model 4120SB Only During installation if you accidentally press the Silence button the alarm will chirp once a minute for up to 15 minutes and the Test feature will be temporarily disabled This is normal The chirping will stop once the alarm returns to normal operation INTERCONNECTING MULTIPLE SMOKE ALARMS Interconnected units can provide earlier warning of fire than stand alone units especially if a fire starts
25. operate AWARNING It is possible an electrical fire could occur on the circuit powering this unit If this happened the power to the unit could be cut off and it may fail to alarm Some safety experts recommend wiring warning devices like this unit on separate circuits from other appliances since these circuits are not as likely to be overloaded Other safety experts recommend wiring these units on the same circuits as appliances so it is more readily apparent if the circuit fails Whichever circuit you choose it is recommended you also install battery powered units as back ups in case of fire on the circuit powering the AC powered units Continued Read Before You Install This Smoke Alarm continued AWARNING Never disconnect the power from an AC powered unit to stop an unwanted alarm Doing so will disable the unit and remove your protection In the case of a true unwanted alarm open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit The alarm will reset auto matically when it returns to normal operation Never remove the batteries from a battery operated unit to stop an unwanted alarm caused by cooking smoke etc Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit The alarm will reset automatically ACAUTION 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 auxil iary device Connecting anything else to this
26. orarily disabled This is normal The chirping will stop once the alarm returns to normal operation TESTING AND MAINTENANCE 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 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 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 14 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 This unit has been designed to be as maintena
27. ou do not need to open the battery compartment and reposition the battery during installation The Parts of This Unit Mounting Bracket Mounting Slots and Screws Locking Pins break out of bracket Hot Black AC Wire Neutral White AC Wire When the battery is activated the red light will Interconnect Wire shine continuously for 5 10 seconds then begin to flash about once a minute Latch to Open Battery Compartment Test the battery back up Press and hold the test Swing Out Battery Compartment button on the cover until the alarm sounds Ol Ol N oD oO AJ WwW NY e Quick Connect Power Connector 10 INSTALLING A SINGLE STAND ALONE SMOKE ALARM Tools you will need Standard Flathead screwdriver 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 To install this unit follow these steps 1 Remove the mounting bracket from the base and attach it to the junction box 2 Using wire nuts connect the power connector to the household wiring e Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in the junction box e Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the junction box Tuck the orange wire inside the ju
28. re the temperatures are regularly below 40 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 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 blow smoke away from the unit preventing it from reaching the sensing chamber e In insect infested areas Insects can clog openings to the sensing chamber and cause unwanted alarms e Less than 12 inches 305 mm 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 FOR STANDARD FLAT CEILINGS Best Location center of ceiling O Acceptable 5 i Location o not install top o smoke alarm lower than V Dead Air Spaces 2 305 mm from the 4 or 102 am wall ceiling line FOR SLOPED CEILINGS i e great rooms condominiums dormers Install first smoke alarm in this target area If required install additional smoke alarms along the slope FOR PEAKED CEILINGS i e Cathedral ceilings A frames Install first smoke alarm in this target area If required install additional smoke alarms along the slope Dead air space
29. rs are blocked 17 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 free from grease and debris 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 allow rubbish to accumulate WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE Don t panic stay calm Follow your escape plan Your safe escape may depend on thinking clear ly and remembering what you have practiced e Get out of the dwelling 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 to see if they are hot If a door is cool open it slowly Don t open a hot door use an alternate escape route e Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth prefer ably wet Take short shallow breaths Keep doors and windows closed unless you need to escape through them e Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home and do a head count to make sure everyone got out safely Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside Give your address then your name e Never go back inside a burn
30. s may prevent smoke from reach ing the Smoke Alarm To avoid dead air spaces follow the installation recommendations below On ceilings install Smoke Alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as possible If this is not possible install the Smoke Alarm at least 4 inches 102 mm from the wall or corner For wall mounting if allowed by building codes the top edge of Smoke Alarms should be placed between 4 inches 102 mm and 12 inches 305 mm from the wall ceiling line below typical dead air spaces On a peaked gabled or cathedral ceiling install the first Smoke Alarm within 3 feet 0 9 meters of the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally Additional Smoke Alarms may be required depending on the length angle etc of the ceiling s slope Refer to NFPA 72 for details on requirements for sloped or peaked ceilings IMPORTANT READ BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM Read Where To Install Smoke Alarms and Where Not To Install 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 ADANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZA
31. scaping safely if one does To have a good fire safety program you must Develop a family escape plan and practice it with everyone in your family including small children 1 Draw a floor plan of your residence and identify at least two exits from each room and one way to get out of each bedroom without opening the door 2 Decide on a meeting place a safe distance from residence and make sure everyone knows to wait there 3 Know where to go to call the Fire Department from outside the residence 4 Make sure everyone including all children know what the alarm signal means and how to react to it Teach them they must be prepared to leave the residence by themselves if needed 5 Hold fire drills every 6 months and practice how to escape safely Show children how to check if doors are hot before opening them Show them how to use an alternate exit if a door is hot and shouldn t be opened Teach them to stay close to the floor and crawl if necessary Install at least one Smoke Alarm on every level of your dwelling and or dwelling unit in every bedroom and in every sleeping area Keep alarms clean and test them weekly Replace smoke 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 stai
32. ss the Push to Silence button on the situation the unit will stay in alarm or may re cover Once you activate it you will hear a reminder alarm quickly If you do not know the source of chirp about once a minute for up to 15 minutes the smoke do not assume it is an unwanted and the Test feature is temporarily disabled The alarm Not responding to a fire can result in chirping will stop once the unit returns to normal property loss injury or death operation If the unit will not silence and no heavy smoke is present or if it stays in silence mode IMPORTANT continuously it should be replaced immediately While the unit is in the silence mode the test button will not operate The Alarm cannot be tested while in the silence mode To silence Smoke Alarms in an interconnected series 1 To silence multiple alarms in an interconnected series you must press the silence button on the unit s that triggered the alarm NOTE The red light under the silence button on the initiating alarm will flash rapidly The red light will be off on all other Smoke Alarms 2 Once you activate the Silence feature you will hear a reminder chirp on the initiating alarm about once a minute for up to 15 minutes 16 PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY FROM FIRE Putting up Smoke Alarms is just one step in protect ing your family from fires You must also reduce the chance a fire will start in your dwelling and have a plan for e
33. tor Lights and Alarm Horn Patterns Locking Features 0 0c cucu aeeeneeee How To Install This Smoke Alarm Installing a Single Stand Alone SmOKe AGM cacececsanveeabeeeeaueae Interconnecting Multiple Smoke Alarms 12 Testing and Maintenance 0000ee0e 14 If This Smoke Alarm Sounds 0000 15 Using the Silence Feature Cat 4120SB Only ccc cece eee eee 16 Protecting Your Family From Fire 17 What To Do In Case Of Fire cccueeuee 18 If Your Smoke Alarm Needs Service 18 Troubleshooting 0 00ece ee ee eens 19 Special Compliance Considerations 20 Limitations of Smoke Alarms 000 21 10 Year Limited Warranty 0000e0eee 22 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE This user s manual contains important information about your Smoke Alarm s operation If you are installing this unit for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the user OTHER FEATURES OF SMOKE ALARMS Battery DC operated Smoke Alarms Provide pro tection even when electricity fails provided the batter ies are fresh and correctly installed Units are easy 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 Units must be installed by a qualified electrician AC DC po
34. triggered the alarm 6 IMPORTANT INSTALLATION PARTS The Mounting Bracket To remove the mounting bracket from the Smoke Alarm base hold the Smoke Alarm base firmly and twist the mounting bracket off 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 ie 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 LOCKING FEATURES The 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 or utility knife Standard Flathead screwdriver Both locking features use locking pins which are molded into the mounting i bracket Using needl
35. void your warranty TROUBLESHOOTING ADANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD any Smoke Alarm Always TURN OFF POWER before checking connections or disconnecting Problem You should Smoke Alarm sounds when no smoke is visible e Clean the Smoke Alarm See Testing and Maintenance Check the location of the Alarm See Where To Install Smoke Alarms e Check if you accidently pushed the Test Button You experience frequent unwanted alarms like in response to cooking smoke e Check the location of the Smoke Alarm The smoke alarm may be too close to a kitchen cooking appliance or steamy bathroom See Where To Install Smoke Alarms Smoke Alarm chirps intermittently e Check all AC connections for proper installation see How To Install This Smoke Alarm and Testing and Maintenance e Check that the battery is installed correctly and is working properly Gee How To Install This Smoke Alarm and Testing and Maintenance e Check the location of the Alarm See Where To Install Smoke Alarms e Clean the Smoke Alarm See Testing and Maintenance e You may have accidently pressed the Silence Button Alarm horn doesn t sound during testing Interconnected units do not alarm during testing e Check that the batteries are installed correctly and are working properly See How To Install This Smoke Alarm and Testing and Maintenance
36. way from the unit Model 4120SB Only use the Silence Feature to silence the alarm This will silence the alarm and once the smoke clears the unit will reset itself automatically NOTE 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 ACAUTION Never disconnect the AC power to quiet an unwanted alarm Disconnecting the power disables the Smoke Alarm so it cannot sense smoke This will remove your protection ADANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Attempting to dis connect the power connector from the unit when the power is on may result in electrical shock serious injury or death MODEL 4120SB ONLY 3 While the units are in the silence mode the test USING THE SILENCE FEATURE buttons will not operate The alarms cannot be Se EAE tested while in the silence mode The Silence feature on this unit can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several minutes 4 The chirping on the initiating alarm will stop a once the unit returns to normal operation CAUTION i The Silence feature does not disable the unit it IMPORTANT makes it temporarily less sensitive to smoke The Silence feature on these units can temporarily For your safety if smoke around the unit is dense quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 15 minutes To use enough to suggest a potentially dangerous this feature pre
37. wered Smoke Alarms AC with battery back up Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke all units alarm They will operate if electricity fails provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed Units must be installed by a qualified electrician Smoke alarms for the hearing impaired Special purpose Smoke Alarms should be installed for the hearing impaired They include a visual alarm and an audible alarm horn and meet the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act These units can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke all units alarm They do not operate if electricity fails Units must be installed by a qualified electrician BRK Electronics Model 100S is an AC powered unit that has an 85 decibel alarm and a 177 candela strobe light which flashes rapidly when the unit is in alarm All these units 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 unit to install refer to NFPA National Fire Protection Association 72 National Fire Alarm Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 9101 Also check your local building codes which may also require specific units in new construction or in different areas of the home WHERE TO INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS IN SINGLE FAMILY AND MULTI FAMILY RESID
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