American Sensor ESA5010 Smoke Alarm User Manual
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1. Smoke alarms for limited protection Figure 3 Additional smoke alarms for better coverage Basement These diagrams show smoke alarm locations as recommended above in 3a company may be able to give you further advice on the best smoke alarm locations in your home Call them and ask 3b WHERE TO LOCATE SMOKE ALARMS IN MOBILE HOMES NOTE Power supply must be 120 Volts AC for models ESA5010 and ESA5011 In mobile homes built after 1978 locate the smoke alarm as described above Older mobile homes may have little or no insulation compared to the ones built post 1978 These uninsulated exteriors can disrupt airflow around the smoke alarm in hotter or colder weather Locate the alarm only on interior walls 4 to 6 10 to 15 cm from ceiling 1 if you own an older mobile home or 2 if you notice the exterior walls and or ceiling are noticeably cold or warm or 3 if you are uncertain about the quality of insulation Regardless of the age of the mobile home locate alarms throughout to ensure maximum protection Follow the location instructions in this manual 4 NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS For your information the National Fire Protection Association s Standard 72 Section 2 2 1 1 1 amp A 2 5 2 1 reads as follows 2 2 1 1 1 Smoke alarms shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional storey of th2. AVOID INSTALLATION AND TESTING MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING LIMITED WARRANTY 1 CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS ASI Electronics smoke alarms are designed to provide early warning of fire and smoke at reasonable cost Early warning can mean the difference between a safe escape and no escape at all While smoke alarms can provide invaluable protection for you and your family they do have limitations OoN DANNA WN Smoke alarms cannot work without power Battery operated alarms will not work without proper batteries with dead batteries or if batteries are not properly installed AC powered alarms will not work if their AC power supply is cut off by an electrical fire an open fuse a circuit breaker or any other reason If you are concerned about the reliability of either battery or your AC power supply for any of the above reasons you should install in your home both AC and battery powered smoke alarms for added security American Sensors also offers the SA379 model which is AC powered with battery back up Smoke alarms are incapable of sounding the alarm until smoke reaches the sensing chamber Anything preventing smoke from reaching the alarm may delay or prevent an alarm A smoke alarm cannot detect fire in the walls chimney or roof unless and until a significant amount of smoke reaches the alarm A closed door may prevent smoke from reaching an alarm on the other side of the door A smoke alarm may no
3. INTERCONNECT ORANGE YOU INSERT THE GASKET WHEN INSTALLING YOUR SMOKE ALARM 10 Align the plug area on the smoke alarm with the cut out in the gasket and place the smoke alarm on the mounting plate turn clockwise to fasten it to the mounting plate 11 Plug wire connector into the back of the alarm 12 If auxiliary lock is desired insert the Locking Key into the slot in the base of the alarm Locking Key should click into position and be flush with the alarm housing CAUTION Do not attempt to remove alarm without first removing the Locking Key If the key is not first removed damage may result ie remove use a screwdriver and gently pry the Locking Key oose 13 Test alarm operation after installation in accordance with A a Operation How to Test instructions Model ESA5011 provides one form C NO NC contact which activates on alarm Contact rating resistive 10 A at 120 VAC 10A at 28 VDC Relay wires red brown blue 14 gauge stranded copper Install in accordance with National Electrical code and local building codes Note Maximum interconnect wiring length is 150 feet 50 meters IMPORTANT The ESA5010 5011 is not interconnectable with any other model produced by another manufacturer The ESA5010 5011 may be interconnected only with the following Underwriters Laboratories Inc Listed smoke alarm models American Sensors SA379 American Sensors SA360 ASI Electronics ESA5010 ASI Electr
4. If no fire is apparent ventilate the room and or low fresh air into the unit until tHe alarm stops Once cleared the smoke alarm will automatically reset DO NOT DISCONNECT THE AC POWER SUPPLY Dust can lead to excess sensitivity Vacuum as recommended above 8 LIMITED WARRANTY Your American Sensors smoke alarm is warranted for ten years from the date of purchase against defect in material and workmanship Units returned to Dicon Global Inc with proof of purchase date during his period as a result of such defects will be repaired or replaced at Dicon Global Inc s option This warranty only covers defects in material or workmanship in normal residential use This warranty does not cover damage resulting from negligent handling misuse or lack of reasonable care This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty either expressed or implied dICON gLOBAL INC SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONTINGENT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM A FIRE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN IS THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AT DICON GLOBAL INC S OPTION IN NO CASE SHALL DICON GLOBAL INC S LIABILITY UNDER ANY OTHER REMEDY PRESCRIBED BY LAW EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE YOUR SMOKE ALARM IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPERTY DISABILITY LIFE OR OTHER INSURANCE OF ANY KIND APPROPRIATE COVERAGE IS YOUR RESPONSIBIL
5. care of it as described in this manual Repair or replace the smoke alarm when it fails to test properly Your smoke alarm should be replaced if it is ten years old Ionization Technology vs Photoelectronic Technology Smoke Alarms There are two different types of smoke alarm technology currently in general use Ionization and photoelectronic While both types of technology are suitable for general residential use an ionization alarm will normally respond faster to fast flaming fires while a photoelectronic alarm may be more sensitive to detecting slow smoldering fires Because home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable in their growth it is impossible to predict which type of alarm will provide the earliest warning For best home protection install at least one photoelectronic and one ionization smoke alarm on each level of your home Models ESA5010 and ESA5011 are ionization type smoke alarms A photoelectronic smoke alarm senses smoke using an electronic photo receptor to sense the scattering of light by smoke particles 2 SAFETY TIPS Properly installed and maintained smoke alarms are an essential part of a good home fire safety program Your fire safety program should also include a review of fire hazards and the elimination of dangerous conditions whenever possible Consider the following tips e Use smoking materials properly Never smoke in bed Keep matches and cigarette lighters away from c
6. interconnected cap unused wire NOTE The ESA5010 and ESA5011 are interconnectable with up to 11 other units 6 Loosen or remove screws from junction box 7 Attach flat side of mounting plate and tighten screws to fit snugly against the junction box and ceiling or wall 8 Bring power connector through center opening To Use Optional Locking Key Remove from mounting plate with needle nosed pliers and insert in housing 9 Slip the paper gasket supplied with the alarm over the power connector and then onto the mounting plate so that the four plastic tabs on the mounting plate will hold the gasket in place BLACK WHITE 120VAC 60Hz Outlet Box MODEL ESA5010 5011 7 Cap Unused Wire g i A Twist Ci te 120 VAC Dual lonization ee ERRORE Interconnectable i assess Cellng Smoke Alarm N at Mounting Plate S Si Supplied Gasket Must Be SINGLE STATION Se installed In Mounting Plate Be Smoke Alarm 5 Quick Disconnect Power Connector BLACK WHITE 120VAC 60Hz ORANGE Interconnect g S ed MULTIPLE STATION RELAY CONNECTION Model ESA5011 only The gasket will prevent downward air currents from entering the smoke alarm through holes in the back of the alarm unless blocked off downward air currents could prevent smoke from entering the alarm WARNING IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT 120 VAC NORMALLY CLOSED NORMALLY OPEN COMMON
7. AMERICAN SMOKE ALARM MANUAL lonization Type Models 120 VAC Hardwire e Model ESA5010 120 Volt AC Hardwire Smoke Alarm e Model ESA5011 120 Volt AC Hardwire with Relay Important information about your smoke alarm e Install alarms outside of every bedroom area and on every floor of your home Please refer to Section 3 Where to Locate Smoke Alarms for details e Test the alarm weekly by pressing and holding the test button for up to 20 seconds until the alarm sounds e The models described in this manual are designed for single family residences including homes and apartments rather than commercial or industrial use Smoke Alarm Safety Features e Dual Ionization Chambers Advanced design responds to visible or invisible particles of combustion smoke to sense fires in their earliest stages Compensates for changes in humidity and temperature to virtually eliminate nuisance alarms caused by normal atmospheric changes in the home Operating Light LED A continuous green light located behind the slotted case indicates the smoke alarm is receiving AC power Interconnection Interconnection facilities for up to 11 other units using only three wires including AC power When one alarm sounds all properly interconnected smoke alarms follow NOTE Interconnect only with the models specified in Section 6 Alarm Source Indicator The red operating light in the unit originating the alarm will flash rapidly in
8. Figure 3 e In every room of your home except the bathroom Research indicates that substantial increases in warning time can be obtained with each properly installed additional alarm e In bedrooms In anticipation of fires originating within these rooms caused by faulty wiring lamps appliances smoking or other hazards e In hallways At a distance no greater than 13 feet 4 meters from the farthest wall and no greater than 26 feet 8 meters from the next alarm e In the center of a room or hallway As it is impossible to predict the source of a fire If it is necessary to place the alarm on a wall always locate the top of the smoke alarm 4 6 inches 10 15 cm from the ceiling As needed To compensate for closed doors and other obstacles that may interfere with the path of smoke to an alarm They may also prevent occupants on one side of a closed door from hearing an alarm on the other side of the door e Models ESA5010 and ESA5011 Hardwire models can be located in any area of the home READ CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS in Section 1 of this manual Your local fire department or insurance Dining Kitchen Bedroom Bedroom Dining Kitchen Bedroom 0 O fe 0 O e O TV Room gt Ki fe Living Room ro Living Room Bedroom I Bedroom e oO lg O Hall Bedroom Figure 2 Figure 1 Q
9. ITY CONSULT YOUR INSURANCE AGENT This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which may vary from state to state Units may be returned to point of purchase according to retailers exchange return policy Or call 1 800 387 4219 for shipping instructions and a returned goods authorization number RGA number to return to Dicon Global Inc Returned goods must be shipped prepaid A cheque for 5 00 is also required for return postage Please mark the RGA number on the exterior of your package Date code located on back of smoke alarm Dicon Global Inc 20 Steelcase Road West Unit 3 Markham Ontario Canada L3R 1B2 email info diconglobal com AMERICAN 120 VACIONIZATION Smoke Alarms MODELS e ESA5010 120 VAC e ESA5011 120 VAC with Relay Owner s Manual READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE This manual contains important information A copy of this manual must be left with the end user 2502 2527
10. e family living unit including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics In new construction a smoke alarm also shall be installed in each sleeping room A 2 5 2 1 Smoke detection Are more smoke detectors 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 Ta For this reason it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection The additional areas include the basement bedrooms dining room furnace room utility room and hallways not protected by the required smoke alarms The installation of smoke alarms in kitchens attics finished or unfinished or garages is not normally recommended as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation 5 LOCATIONS TO AVOID Avoid locations where smoke may not reach the alarm in time to provide early warning or where the alarm may not be effective DO NOT PLACE SMOKE ALARMS e In turbulent air from fans doors windows etc The rapid air movement may prevent combustion particles from entering the alarm e In dead air spaces such as at the peak of an A frame ceiling Dead air at the top may prevent smoke from reaching the alarm in time to provide early warning In rooms with simple sloped peaked or gabled ceilings install sm
11. hildren Store flammable materials in proper containers Never use them near an open flame or sparks Keep electrical appliances in good condition Do not overload electrical circuits e Keep stoves fireplaces chimneys and barbecue grills grease free Make sure they are properly installed and away from any combustible materials e Keep portable heaters and open flames such as candles away from combustible material e Do not allow rubbish to accumulate Keep a supply of extra batteries on hand for your battery powered smoke alarms e Do not stand too close to the alarm when the unit is in alarm as the loud horn could damage your hearing A WARNING Never disconnect the battery or the AC power on any type of smoke alarm to silence a nuisance alarm Clear the area of smoke by opening doors and windows or fanning the smoke away Most important when fire strikes a prepared and practiced escape plan can make the difference between life and death Develop an escape plan and practice it with the entire family including small children e Ensure all family members are familiarized with the alarm signal e Prepare an escape plan Draw a Floor Plan of Your Home and determine two exits from each room There should be a way to get out of each bedroom without opening the door e Have Fire Drills Often Practice your Escape and BE PREPARED e Decide on a meeting place at a safe distance from your home IN CASE OF FIRE e Don
12. oke alarms on the ceiling 3 feet 90 cm from the highest point of the ceiling Note For complex ceiling structures consult a safety expert for the number of alarms required and the best locations e In very hot or cold areas where the temperature exceeds 100 F 38 C or falls below 40 F 5 C e Less than 6 inches 15 cm from the wall when mounted on the ceiling Nuisance alarms could result when smoke A WARNING Alarms are located where interference may occur with the sensing chamber To avoid nuisance alarms DO NOT place smoke alarms e In high humidity areas such as bathrooms and attics Place smoke alarms at least 10 feet 3 meters away from bathrooms e In insect infested areas e In poorly ventilated kitchens or garages e In very dusty and dirty areas e Near fluorescent lights Place smoke alarms at least 5 feet 1 5 meters from fluorescent lights This smoke alarm is suitable for residential use It is not to be connected to a commercial or industrial fire alarm panel 6 INSTALLATION AND TESTING Note This equipment should be installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72 National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 This model has an optional Locking Key to better secure the alarm to inhibit unauthorized removal If securing the alarm is a concern remove and save the Locking Key from the back plate with needle nosed pliers before ins
13. onics ESA5011 Dicon Safety Products Inc 670L Dicon Safety Products Inc 670LR Dicon Safety Products Inc 370LBX B Operation How To Test Testing After Installation 1 Smoke Test Hold a piece of cotton string with pliers Leave about 2 inches 5 cm of string dangling from the pliers Burn the tip of the string with a safety match extinguish flame and hold smoking string 6 inches 15 cm below and to one side of the smoke alarm Blow smoke towards the smoke alarm until the horn sounds The horn will sound until the sensing chamber is clear of smoke Repeat this monthly 2 Check to see that the green POWER ON light is on The POWER ON light is visible behind the slotted case and confirms that the smoke alarm is receiving AC power 3 Press and hold the test button until the alarm sounds NOTE It may be necessary to press the test button for up to 20 seconds for an alarm to sound An alarm is indicated by 3 loud beeps repeating every 5 seconds Alarm may continue to sound for up to 10 seconds after button is released NOTE Model ESA5011 Pressing the test button activates the relay 4 At least once a week press the test button and hold until the alarm sounds then release NOTE Multiple Station Only 5 Test each alarm separately in the system 6 Determine that the initiating alarm triggers other alarms in the system 7 Model ESA5011 Pressing the test button activates the relay A WARNING Test smoke alarm opera
14. t sense a fire on another floor of ahome For example a basement smoke alarm may not detect a fire which started on the first or second floor e Smoke alarms may not be heard The loudness of the horn in your alarm meets current standards However the sound may be blocked by distance closed doors or ambient noise such as traffic or a stereo Smoke alarms may not be heard by persons who are hard of hearing For these reasons a smoke alarm should be installed in every room or at least on every level of your home American Sensors recommends that hardwire AC Powered smoke alarms be interconnected so that one alarm will trigger all other alarms to sound their alarms Smoke alarms are not fool proof Smoke alarms may not always sense every kind of fire They cannot be expected to sense fires caused by carelessness or by safety hazards They may not give early warning of fast growing fires caused by smoking in bed violent explosions escaping gas improper storage of flammable materials overloaded electrical circuits natural causes such as lightning children playing with matches or arson Smoke alarms are not substitutes for property disability life or other insurance of any kind Home owners and renters should continue to insure their lives and property Consult your insurance agent Smoke alarms have limited lives One or more of the many components could fail at any time Therefore test your smoke alarm weekly Clean and take
15. t waste time collecting possessions after a fire starts e Arouse all occupants and leave the building Your most valuable possession is your life e Doors can mean escape or death Never open doors without first checking for heat Test them with your hands if they feel warm fire may be walled up behind them leave closed and find another escape route e Call the fire department from OUTSIDE the building o If trapped inside stay close to the floor cover mouth with cloth conserve breath as you crawl to safety Keep all doors and windows closed except for escape purposes e NEVER re enter a burning building e Keep your family in a pre arranged meeting place after your escape Your local fire department may be able to offer you additional ideas for safety and escape plans in the home 3a WHERE TO LOCATE SMOKE ALARMS As a minimum smoke alarms should be located between sleeping areas and potential sources of fire such as a kitchen heated garage or basement In single storey homes with one sleeping area an alarm should be installed in the hallway outside the bedrooms see Figure 1 In single storey homes with two separate sleeping areas a minimum of two alarms are required one outside each deco area see Figure 2 In multi level or split level homes as a minimum an alarm should be installed outside each sleeping area in the basement and at every level of the home see
16. talling the alarm See point 12 in this section for more details on this feature A Installation Mount to any standard or rectangular junction box with a minimum depth of 1 inch 2 5 cm Model ESA5010 120 VAC 60Hz 50mA operation Model ESA5011 120 VAC 60Hz 70mA operation WARNING Wiring should only be installed by a licensed electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes WARNING The circuit used to power the smoke alarm must be a 24 hour voltage circuit that cannot be turned off by a switch or a ground fault interrupter It is highly recommended that smoke alarms be wired on a separate circuit one with no other lights or appliances to ensure maximum reliability of AC power supply For quick disconnect Smoke alarm power connector mounting plate paper gasket not shown fits in between installation of smoke alarms in Dwelling Units it is important to follow the National Electrical Code and local codes Electricity must be turned off at service entrance before beginning installation to prevent electrical shock or equipment damage 2 Location must comply with applicable building codes 3 Install a junction box where you plan to install the alarm Use standard 14 gauge wire 4 Connect black and white wires color to color from power connector to AC power leads 5 For multiple station application use the orange wire to interconnect If unit is not to be
17. the event of an alarm With interconnected units this feature allows for an easy check to determine the originator Locking Key The auxiliary locking key provided can be used to lock the smoke alarm to the mounting plate This helps to reduce the risk of unauthorized removal Sensitivity Test Button Test sensitivity as well as circuitry and horn With interconnected units activating test button on one unit will cause all properly interconnected units to sound An important and convenient check of system integrity e Quick Disconnect Power Connector For easy installation connect the wires separately from the unit and then plug into the back of the unit Detachable Mounting Plate For easily securing the alarm to the junction box MAXIMUM POWER REQUIREMENTS OPERATING VOLTAGE 120VAC Model Power Supply Standby Alarm ESA5010 120 VAC 20mA 50mA ESA5011 120 VAC 20mA 70mA e Relay Connection Model ESA5011 only The ESA5011 smoke alarm provides one Form C normally open normally closed contact which is activated on alarm Integral relay The ESA5011 comes complete with voltage free contacts allowing the unit to be used with a variety of auxiliary equipment The contacts remain closed for the whole period of the alarm Once the alarm ends the contacts open CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS SAFETY TIPS WHERE TO LOCATE SMOKE ALARMS NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS LOCATIONS TO
18. tion after vehicle has been in storage before each trip and at least once per week during use 7 MAINTENANCE amp TROUBLESHOOTING TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY VACUUM EVERY SIX MONTHS Your smoke alarm should be cleaned every six months to help keep the unit working efficiently REMOVE POWER TO ALARM Gently vacuum through the vents of the alarm with a soft brush attachment Keep vacuum nozzle from touching the unit RE ESTABLISH POWER TO ALARM Problems may be indicated by the following 1 The alarm does not sound upon pressing the test button 2 The alarm does not sound with the smoke test 3 The green operating light does not remain steadily on when unit is AC ee 4 he red operating light remains steadily on or off i e does not flash once every 45 seconds when the unit is not in alarm TRY THE FOLLOWING 1 Inspect breaker or fuse in power circuit to alarm 2 Gently vacuum as recommended above 3 Call an electrician to inspect house wiring and connection to alarms If these procedures do not correct the problem do NOT attempt repairs If the smoke alarm is within warranty period and terms indicate the nature of the problem and return the unit with proof of purchase to the point of p reha e distributor or manufacturer See below for instructions Units beyond warranty cannot be economically repaired FALSE ALARMS Abnormal air conditions may cause the highly sensitive smoke alarm to ive a false alarm
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