American Sensor 120 VAC-IONIZATION SMOKE ALARM, SA360 User Manual

SMOKE ALARM MANUAL

Ionization Type Model - 120 VAC Hardwire

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M odel SA 36 0 -

Professional Multi- Location Model 120 Volt AC Hardwire Smoke Alarm. This model i s i nterconnectable with up to 11 other units.

Important i nformati on about y our smoke alarm

€ Install alarms outsi de of every bedroom area and on every floor of

your home. Please refer to Section 3 • W here to Locate Smoke AlarmsŽ for detail s.

€ Test the alarm weekl y by pressin g and holding the test button for

up to 20 seconds until the alarm sounds.

€

The model described in this manual is designed for single family residences, including homes and apartments rather than commerci al or industrial use.

Smoke A larm Safety Featur es

€ Dual-Ionization Chambers - A dvanced design responds to vi sible

or invi sible parti cles of combustion (smoke) to sense fires in their earl iest stages. Compensates for changes i n humidity and temperature to v i r tually eli minate •nuisanceŽ alarms caused by normal atmospheric changes in the home.

€ O perating Light (LED) - A continuous green li ght located behind

the slotted case indicates the smoke alarm is receivi ng AC power.

€ Interconnection- Interconnection facil i ties for up to 11 other

units, using only three wires, incl uding A C power. When one alarm sounds, all properly interconnected smoke alarms follow. NOT E: Interconnect only with the models specified i n Section 6.

€ Al ar m Source Indicator - T he red operating li ght in the unit

originating the alarm wil l flash rapidly i n the event of an alarm. With interconnected units, this feature allows for an easy check to determi ne the originator.

€ Locki ng Key - T he auxiliary locking key provided can be used to

lock the smoke alarm to the mounting plate. Thi s helps to reduce the risk of unauthorized removal.

€ Sensitiv i ty Test Button - Test sensitivi ty, as well as circuitry and

horn. With interconnected units, activ ating test button on one unit will cause al l properly interconnected units to sound. An important and convenient check of system integri ty.

€ Quick Disconnect Power C onnector - For easy i nstallation,

connect the wires separately from the unit and then plug into the back of the unit.

€ Detachable Mounting P late- F or easi l y securing the alarm to the

junction box.

CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL

1. CAPAB ILI T IE S A ND LIMI TAT IONS OF SM OKE ALARM S

2. SA FETY TIPS

3. WHE RE TO LOCAT E SMOKE A LARMS

4. NFPA RE COMMENDATIONS

5. L OCA T IONS T O A V OID

6. I NSTA LLATION AND TEST ING

7. M A INTENANCE A ND TROUB LE SHO OTING

8. L IM IT ED W A RRA NT Y

9. O T HER AME RICA N SENSORS P ROD UC T S

1. CAPABIL ITIES AND LI MI TATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS

American Sensors smoke alarms are designed to provi de early warning of fire and smoke at reasonable cost. Earl y warning can mean the difference between a safe escape and no escape at all. While smoke al arms can provide i nv aluable protection for you and your family, they do have limitations.

€ Smoke alarms cannot work without power. Battery operated

alarms will not work without proper batteries, with dead batteries or if batteri es are not properly installed. AC powered alarms will not work i f their AC power supply is cut off by an el ectrical fi r e, an open fuse, a circuit breaker or any other reason. I f you are concerned about the rel iabil ity of either batteri es or your AC power supply for any of the above reasons, you should instal l in your home both A C and battery powered smoke al arms for added security. American Sensors also offers the S A 379 model which is AC powered with battery back-up.

€ Smoke alarms are i ncapable of sounding the alar m until smoke

reaches the sensing chamber. Anything preventing smoke from reachi ng the alarm may delay or prevent an alarm. A smoke alarm cannot detect fi re i n 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 not sense a fire on another floor of a home. For example, a basement smoke alarm may not detect a fire which started on the fi rst or second floor.

€ Smoke alarms may not be hear d. 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 traffi c or a stereo. Smoke alarms may not be heard by persons who are hard of hearing. For these reasons, a smoke alar m should be install ed in ever y room or at least on every level of your home. American Sensors recommends that hardwire A C Powered smoke alarms be interconnected, so that one alarm wil l trigger all other alarms to sound their alarms.

€ Smoke alarms are not fool- proof. Smoke alarms may not always

sense every kind of fire. T hey cannot be expected to sense fires caused by carelessness or by safety hazards. T hey may not give earl y warning of fast growing fires caused by smoking in bed, violent explosions, escaping gas, i mproper storage of flammabl e materials, overloaded electrical circuits, natural causes such as li ghtning, children playing with matches, or arson.

€ Smoke alarms are not substitutes f or property, disability, li f e or

other insur ance of any k i n d. Home owners and renters should continue to i nsure t heir lives and property. Consult your insurance agent.

€ Smoke alarms have li mited li v es. One or more of the many

components could fail at any ti me. Therefore, test your smoke alarm weekly. C lean and take care of it as described in this manual. Repai r or replace the smoke al arm when i t fails to test properly. Your smoke alarm should be replaced if i t is ten years old.

€

A photoelectronic smoke alarm senses smoke using an electronic photo receptor to sense the scattering of l ight by smoke particl es.

2. S AFETY TIPS

Properly i nstalled and maintained smoke alarms are an essential part of a good home fire safety program. Your f ire safety progr am should also incl ude a review of f i re hazar ds and the elimination of dangerous conditions whenever possible. Consi der the fol lowing tips:

€ U se smoking materials properly. Never smoke in bed. € K eep matches and ci garette lighters away from children. € Store flammable materials i n proper containers. Never use them

near an open fl ame or sparks.

€ K eep electrical appliances in good condition. Do not overload

electrical circuits.

€ K eep stoves, fi replaces, chi mneys, and barbecue gril ls grease free.

M ake sure they are properly installed and away from any combustible materials.

€ K eep portable heaters and open flames such as candles away from

combustible material. € Do not allow rubbish to accumulate. € K eep a supply of ex tra batteri es on hand for your battery powered

smoke alarms. € Do not stand too close to the alarm when the uni t is in al arm as the

loud horn could damage your hearing. Never disconnect the battery or the AC power on any type of smoke

alarm to sil ence a nuisance alarm. Clear the area of smoke by openi ng doors and windows or fanning the smoke away.

M ost important, when fire strikes, a prepared and practiced escape plan can make the diff erence between life and death. D evelop an escape plan and practice it with the entir e f amily, incl uding small chi l dren.

€ Ensure all family members are famil iarized with the alarm signal. € Prepare an escape plan. Draw a F loor P lan of Your Home and

determi ne two ex i ts from each room. T here should be a way to get

out of each bedroom without opening the door. € H ave Fi re D rill s Often. Practice your Escape and BE PREPA RED. € Decide on a meeting pl ace at a safe distance from your home.

IN CASE OF FI RE

€ Don•t waste time collecting possessi ons after a fi re starts. € Arouse all occupants and leave th e building. Your most valuable

possession is your l ife. € Doors can mean escape or death. Never open doors without fi rst

checking for heat. T est them with your hands, i f they feel warm, fire

may be walled up behind them - l eave closed and find another

escape route. € C al l the fire department from OUTS ID E the building. € If t rapped inside, stay close to the floor, cover mouth with cl oth,

conserve breath as you crawl to safety. € K eep all doors and windows cl osed except for escape purposes. € N EVE R r e-enter a burning building. € K eep your famil y in a pre-arranged meeti ng 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. WHER E TO L OCATE SMOKE ALARMS

As a mini mum, 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 wi th one sleeping area, an alarm should be i nstalled in the hall way outside the bedrooms (see Fi gure

1) . In single storey homes with two separate sleeping areas, a minimum of two al arms are required, one outside each sleeping area ( see F igure 2). In multi-level or split-level homes, as a minimum, an alarm should be installed outside each sleeping area, i n the basement and at every level of the home ( see F igure 3).

€ In every room of your home (except the bathroom): Research

indicates that substantial increases in warning time can be obtained

with each properly i nstalled, additional alarm. € In bedrooms: In anticipation of fires originating withi n t hese rooms,

caused by faulty wiri ng, lamps, appliances, smoki ng or other hazards. € 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. € In the center of a room or hallway: As it is impossible to predict the

source of a fi re. 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: T o compensate for cl osed doors and other obstacl es that

may i nterfere with the path of smoke to an alarm. T hey may also

prevent occupants on one si de of a closed door from hearing a alarm

on the other side of the door. € Model SA360 - Professi onal Multi-Location model can be located

in any area of the home.

REA D •CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIO NS OF S MOKE ALARMSŽ i n Section 1 of this manual. Your local fire department or insurance company may be able t o give you further advice on the best smoke alarm l ocations in your home. Call them and ask.

T here are two different types of smoke alarm technology curr ently i n general use: i onization and photoelectronic. Whi l e both ty pes of technology are suitable for general residential u se, an ionization alar m wil l normally r espond faster to f ast f l aming fir es, whi le a photoelectronic alar m may be more sensitive to detecting slow smolderi ng fi res. Because home f ir es develop in different ways and are often unpredictable i n their growth, i t 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. Model SA 360 is an ionization type smoke alarm.

Ionization Technology vs.

Photoelectronic Technology

Smoke A larms

3b. WHER E TO L OCATE SMOKE ALARMS I N MOBILE HOMES

NOT E: Power supply must be 12 0 Volts A C for model SA 360. I n mobi le homes built after 1978 locate the smoke alarm as described above.

O l der mobile homes may have li ttle or no i nsulation compared to the ones buil t post 1978. These uninsulated exteri ors can disrupt airflow around the smoke alarm in hotter or colder weather. Locate the alarm only on interior walls 4Ž to 6Ž (10 to 15 cm) from ceiling

1. if you own an older mobile home or 2. if you noti ce the exterior walls and/or ceil ing are noticeably cold or warm or 3. i f you are uncertain about the quali ty of i nsulation.

Regardless of the age of the mobile home, locate alarms throughout to ensure maximum protecti on. F oll ow the location instructi ons in this manual.

4. NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS

For your inf ormation, the National Fire Protection A ssociation•s Standard 72 reads as follows:

2-2.1.1.1

Smoke alarms shall be instal led outside of each separate sleeping

area i n the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional storey of the family li v ing unit, including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics. In new construction a smoke alarm also shall be installed in each sl eeping room.

A-2.5. 2.1 Smoke Detection- Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable? T he

required number of smoke alarms might not provide reliable earl y warni ng 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. T he additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways not protected by the required smoke alarms. T he i nstallation of smoke alarms in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not normall y recommended, as these locations occasi onally experience conditions that can result in i mproper operation.

5. LOCATIONS TO AVOID

Avoid locations where smoke may not r each the alarm i n time to provide early warning, or where the alarm may not be effective.

DO NOT P LA C E SMO K E ALA RMS: € I n turbulent air from fans, doors, windows, etc. The rapid ai r

movement may prevent combustion parti cl es from entering the alarm.

€ I n dead ai r spaces such as at the peak of an • A Ž frame ceil ing.

• Dead airŽ at the top may prevent smoke from reaching the alarm in t i me to provide earl y warning. In rooms with simpl e sloped, peaked or gabled ceil ings, install smoke alarms on the ceiling 3 feet (90 cm) from the highest poi nt of the ceili ng. Note: F or complex ceiling structures, consult a safety expert for the number of alarms requi red and the best locations.

€ I n very hot or cold ar eas where the temperature exceeds 1000F

(380C) or falls bel ow 400F (50C).

€ Less than 6 inches (15 cm) from the wall when mounted on the

ceiling.

Nuisance alarms could resul t when smoke alarms are located where interference may occur wi th the sensing chamber. T o avoi d nuisance alarms, DO N OT place smoke alar ms:

€ I n high humidity ar eas such as bathrooms and attics. Pl ace smoke

alarms at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from bathrooms. € I n insect-inf ested ar eas. € I n poorly ventilated kitchens or garages. € I n very dusty and dirty areas. € N ear fluor escent li ghts. Place smoke alarms at least 5 feet ( 1.5 meters) from fluorescent l ights.

Thi s smoke alarm is suitable for residential use. It i s not to be connected to a commercial or industrial fi re alarm panel.

6. I NSTALLATION AND TESTI NG

Thi s model has an optional Locking Key to better secure the al arm to inhibit unauthorized removal. If securi ng the alarm is a concern, remove and save the •Locking KeyŽ from the back plate wi th n eedle nosed pli ers before install ing the alarm. S ee point 12 in this section for more details on this feature.

A. Installation

M ount to any standard or rectangular junction box with a minimum depth of 1 inch (2.5 cm). 120V A C , 55mA operation. WARNING: Wiring should only be installed by a li censed electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes. WA RNI NG: The cir cuit used to power the smoke alarm must be a 24 hour v oltage circuit that cannot be turned off by a switch or a ground fault interrupter. I t is highly r ecommended that smoke alarms be wired on a separate circuit (one with no other li ghts or appliances) to ensure maxi mum reli abili ty of AC power supply. F or installation of smoke alarms in Dwell ing Uni ts, it is important to follow t he National E lectrical Code and local codes.

1. El ectricity must be turned off at service entrance before

beginning i nstallation to prevent electrical shock or equipment damage.

2. L ocation must comply with appli cable building codes.

3. I nstall a j unction box where you plan to install th e alarm. Use

standard 14 gauge wire.

4. Connect black and white wi res color to col or from power

connector to AC power leads.

5. For mult i ple station application use the orange wire to

interconnect. If unit is not to be interconnected, cap unused wire. NO T E: T he SA360 is i nterconnectable with up to 11 other units.

6. L oosen or remove screws from junction box.

7. Attach flat side of mounting plate and tighten screws to fit

snugl y against the junction box and ceil ing or wall.

8. Bring power connector through center opening.

9. Sl ip the paper gasket supplied with the alarm over the power connector and then onto the mounting plate so that t he four plastic tabs on the mounting plate will hold the gasket i n place. The gasket wil l prevent downward air currents from entering the smoke alarm through holes in the back of the al arm, unless blocked off, downward air currents could prevent smoke from entering the alarm. WAR NING: IT IS IMPERATIVE T HAT YOU INS ERT THE GA SKET WHEN INS TALL ING YO UR SMO KE A LARM.

10. A lign the plug area on the smoke alarm with the cutout i n the gasket and place the smoke alarm on the mounti ng plate, turn clockwise to fasten i t to the mounting plate.

11. P lug wire connector i nto the back of the alarm.

12. If auxil iary lock is desired, insert the Locking Key into the slot in t he base of the alarm. Locking K ey should •click Ž into position and be flush wi th the alarm housing. CAUTIO N: Do not attempt to remove alarm without first removi ng the Locki ng Key. If the key is not first removed, damage may resul t. To remove, use a screwdri v er and gently pry the Locking K ey loose.

13. Test alarm operation after i nstallation i n accordance with

• Operation: How to TestŽ instructions.

Note: Maximum i nt erconnect wiri ng length i s 150 feet (50 meters). IMPORTANT: The S A 360 is not interconnectable with any other model produced by another manufacturer. T he SA360 may be interconnected only with the following Underwriters• Laboratories I nc. li sted smoke alarm models:

American Sensors SA 379 American Sensors SA 360 AS I Electronics (A merican S ensors) ESA5010/ESA 5011 Di con Safety Products Inc. 670L/LR Di con Safety Products Inc. 370LBX

Note: T his equipment should be installed in accordance wi th the National F i re Pr otection Association St andard 72. (National Fir e Protection Association, B atterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).

B. Testing After I nstallation

1. Check to see that the green •POWER ONŽ l i ght is on. T he

• P OWE R ONŽ light i s visible behind the slotted case and confirms that the smoke alarm is receiving AC power.

2. Press and hol d the test button unti l the alarm sounds. NOTE: It may be necessary to press the test button for up to 20 seconds for an alarm to sound. A n alarm i s i ndicated by 3 loud beeps repeating every 5 seconds. Alarm may continue to sound for up to 10 seconds after button is rel eased.

3. At least once a week, press the test button and hold until the alarm sounds, then release.

NOT E: Multiple S tation Only:

4. Test each alarm separately in t he system.

5. Determine that the i nitiating alarm tri ggers other al arms i n the system.

7. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

TE ST T HE ALARM W EEKLY. VACUUM EVE RY SIX MO NT HS. Your smoke alarm should be cl eaned every six months to help keep the unit working efficiently. REMO V E POWE R T O A LARM. Gently vacuum through the vents of the alarm with a soft brush attachment. Keep vacuum nozzl e from touching the uni t. RE- ESTABLIS H P OWE R T O A LARM.

Probl ems may be indicated by the followin g:

1. The alarm does not sound upon pressing the test button.

2. The green operati ng light does not remain steadily on when unit is AC powered.

3. The red operating light remains steadily on or off. (i.e. does not flash once every 45 seconds, when the unit is not i n alarm).

Try the foll owing:

1. I nspect breaker or fuse in power ci rcuit to alarm.

2. Gently vacuum as recommended above.

3. Call an electrici an to i nspect house wiring and connection to alarms.

I f these procedures do not correct the problem, do NOT attempt repairs. If the smoke alarm is wi thi n warranty period and terms, indicate the nature of the problem and return the unit with proof of purchase to the point of purchase, distributor or manufacturer. See below for instructions. Units beyond warranty cannot be economically repaired.

FA L SE ALARMS:

Abnormal air conditions may cause the highl y sensitive smoke alarm to give a •falseŽ alarm. If no fire i s apparent, v entilate the room and/or blow fresh air into the uni t until the alarm stops. Once cleared, the smoke alarm will automatically reset.

DO NOT DI SCON NECT T HE AC POWER S UP P LY. Dust can lead to excess sensitivi ty. Vacuum as recommended above.

DO NOT PAINT T HE UNIT.

8. LIMITED WARRANTY

Your A merican S ensors SA 360 smoke alarm is warranted for ten years from the date of purchase against defect in material and workmanship. Units returned to D icon Global Inc. with proof of purchase date during thi s peri od as a resul t of such defects will be repai red, or repl aced at Dicon Global I nc.s . •option, without charge. T his warranty only covers defects in material or workmanship in normal resi dential use. T his warranty does not cover damage resulting from negl i gent handling, misuse, or lack of reasonable care. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty either expressed or i mplied. DICON GL OBAL INC. S HA LL HAV E NO L IABI LITY FO R ANY PERSO NA L INJURY OR P ROPERT Y DA MAGE, OR A NY S P ECIAL INC IDENTA L, CO NT INGE NT O R C ONS EQ UENTIAL D A MAGE OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM A FIRE . THE E XCLUSIVE RE ME DY F OR BREA CH OF THE LIMIT ED WARRA NT Y CONT A INE D HE REI N IS THE REPAIR OR REPL A C EM ENT OF T HE D EFEC T IVE PROD UCT AT DI CON GLOBA L INC.S OPTIO N IN NO CASE SHALL DI C ON GLOBA L INC.S L IABI LITY UN DER A NY OTHER RE MEDY PRESCRIBED BY

120 VAC - IONIZA TION

SMOKE ALARM

RE A D CA R EFUL L Y AND SAVE. This manual contains important information. A copy of this manual must be left with the end user.

2502-2509 (RE V-1)

L AW EXCEED THE PURCHASE P RICE. YO UR SM OKE ALARM IS NOT A SUBST ITUT E FOR P ROPERT Y, DISA BILITY , L IFE OR OTHE R INSURANCE OF A NY KIND. APP ROPRIAT E COVE RA GE IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. CO NSULT YOU R I NSURANCE A GENT.

Thi s warranty gives you speci fi c legal rights and you may have other rights which may vary from state to state.

Uni ts may be returned to point of purchase according to retailers exchange / return policy. Or cal l 1-800-387-4219, for shipping i nstructions and a returned goods authorization number

• RG A Ž number, to return t o D icon Global Inc. Returned goods must be shipped prepai d. A cheque for $5.00 is also requi red for return postage

. P lease mark the •RGAŽ number on the exteri or of your package. Date code located on back of smoke alarm.

Dicon Globa l Inc.

20 Ste elcase Road, Unit 3

Markham, Ontario,

Cana da L3 R 1 B2

9. AMERI CAN SENSORS PRODUCTS

American Sensors offers a complete line of smoke alarms. Select from this group of quality products to ensure your home i s fully protected in case of fire.

WAR NING

Smoke alarm

paper gas k et (not s hown- fits in between)

mounting plate

quick disconnec t power c o nnector

BLACK

120V AC , 60H z

WHITE Ca p Unused Wire Twis t C onnectors

Ceiling Mounting P late S upplied Gas ket Mus t Be

Installed In Mounting P late Quick Disc onnect

Powe r Conne ctor BLACK

120V AC , 60H z

WHITE OR ANG E Interconnec t

MODEL SA360 120VAC Dual - Ionization Interconnectable Smoke Alarm

MULTIPL E STATIO N

S mok e Alarm

Outlet B ox

SING LE S T ATI ON

MODEL

SA360

To Use O ptional Loc k ing K ey-

Remove from mou nting pla te with needle nos ed pliers a nd inse rt in housing

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Smoke alarms for limited protection Additional smoke alarms for better coverage

These diagrams show smoke alarm locations as recommended.

WAR NING

AME R ICAN SEN SO R S

CAR BON M ONOXIDE A LA RM S

American Sensors also offers a complete line of Carbon Monoxide Alarms including :

CO800 - Plug-In Carbon Monoxide Alarm CO810 - 120 Volt AC Hardwire Carbon Monoxide A larm CO900 - Plug-In Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Back-

CO910 - Plug-In Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Digital LED

Dis play

CO920 - Plug-In Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Digital LED

and Back-Up Power S ource

CO1100 - Battery Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarm for Table

Top, Travel or Wall Mount

Model SA 310

SA 320

SA 358

SA 500

SA 900

SA 360

SA 379

Description

Basic Model

General Purpose

Model

with Alarm-Pause

Feature

Hall and Stairways Model

with Emergency Light

Ex tended L ife

Multi-Location with

Alarm-Pause®Model

Long Life Multi-

Location with

Alarm-Pause®Model

Professional Hardwi re Multi-Location M odel

Professional Hardwi re with Battery Back-U p

and A larm-Pause

Model

Power Source

9V B attery 9V B attery

2-9V Batteries

Ex tended L ife

Battery with

3 Year Warranty

Long Life Lithium

battery with 10

year warranty

120 Volt A C

120 Volt A C with

9 Volt Back-Up

Battery

Smoke A l ar m

Technology

Ionization Ionization

Ionization

AME R ICAN SEN SO R S SMOK E A L A RM S

Dining

Kitchen

Bedroom

Living Room

Basement

BedroomBedroom

Hall

Kitchen

Furnac e

Kitchen Bedroom Bedro om

Dining

Living R oom

Bedroom

TV Room

Bedroom

Living R oom