BRK electronic 7010, 4120 User Manual

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IRELESS OPERATION

First Alert®ONELINK®Technology is the easy, cost-effective way to provide your family with whole-home safety. All ONELINK

ach other without wires or connectors. When one Alarm sounds, they all

e sound. This provides your family with an earlier warning of potential danger, and gives you more time to react.

he communication distance (range) between any two ONELINK

ypically 50 feet (15 meters) inside of a home. Some features of a home, such

t as the number of floors, number/size of rooms, furniture and types of building

aterials used may reduce the range of the Alarms. Examples include:

uspended ceilings, ductwork, large metallic appliances (refrigerators) and

s metal studs. A feature of ONELINK

etwork. All Alarms will repeat any alarm signal that is received to all other

n O by adding additional Alarms to route the wireless signal around obstructions.

Y potential fires with all other First Alert

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference r FCC ID: M7U5201L

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CC NOTICE:This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

eceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

hanges or modifications not expressly approved by BRK Brands, Inc.

ould void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

larms. Interference from structural conditions can be overcome

The range and proper operation of any wireless device will vary

• depending on its surroundings. It is very important that each

larm is tested individually before and after installation to make

ure that all Alarms respond properly.

• The ONELINK

etween buildings. The Alarms will not communicate properly

b under these conditions.

Metal objects and metallic wallpaper may interfere with signals

• from wireless Alarms. Alarms should be tested after changes to

our home such as remodeling, moving furniture, and with metal

oors opened and closed.

Alarms are not to be used outdoors or to transmit

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Alarms is that they operate as a mesh

moke Alarm will automatically communicate

ONELINK®Smoke Alarms.

Alarms communicate with

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IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS

RESPONDING TO AN ALARM

During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern:

beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.

If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you

• of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate

ttention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result

a in injury or death.

Never disconnect the AC power to quiet an unwanted alarm.

• Disconnecting the power disables the Alarm so it cannot sense smoke. This will remove your protection. Instead, open a window or

an the smoke away from the unit. The Alarm will reset automatically.

f If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.

•

LECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Attempting to disconnect the power

•

E connector from the unit when the power is on may result in electrical

hock, serious injury or death.

When an interconnected system of AC powered units is in alarm, the alarm

ndicator light on the unit(s) that initiated the alarm will blink rapidly.

emain OFF on any remaining units.

f the unit alarms, get everyone out of the dwelling immediately.

f the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a fire—

ooking smoke or an extre

c window or door and fan the smoke away from the unit (Use the Silence

to silence the Alarm). This will silence the alarm, and once the smoke

eature

lears the unit will reset itself automatically.

mely dusty furn

ace, for example—open a nearby

It will

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE

• Don’t panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.

• Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don’t stop to et dr

ssed or collect anything.

Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them.

•

f a door is cool, open it slowly

I and windows closed, unless you must escape thr

•

Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).

ke short, shallow breaths.

•Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home,

nd do a head count to make sure

•Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.

Give your addr

•

Never go back inside a bur

• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.

Alarms have various limitations. See "Limitations of Smoke Alarms" for

etails.

ess, then your name.

Don’t open a hot door. Keep doors

everybody got out safely.

ning building for any reason.

ough them.

USING THE SILENCE FEATURE

he Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 15

T minutes.

The Silence Feature does not disable the unit—it makes it temporarily

ess sensitive to smoke. For your safety,

l dense enough to suggest a potentially dangerous situation, the unit will stay in alarm or may re-alarm quickly. If you do not know the source of

he smoke, do not assume it is an unwanted alarm. Not responding to an

t alar

o silence Smoke Alar

1. To silence multiple alarms in an interconnected series, you must press the

. Once you activate the Silence feature, the Red LED will continue to flash

3. Pressing the Test/Silence button when in silence will restart the silence

The Silence Feature on these units can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 15 minutes. To use this feature, press the T cover.

stays in silence mode continuously, it should be replaced immediately.

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can re

st/Silence button on the unit(s) that triggere

rapidly

timer.

If the unit will not silence and no heavy smoke is present, or if it

y loss, injury, or death.

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ms in an interconnected series:

if smoke around the unit is

d the alarm.

est/Silence button on the

SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING

This silence featur up to 8 hours. You can silence the low battery warning “chirp” by pressing the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover.

Once the low battery war continues to flash the Green light twice a minute for 8 hours. After 8 hours, the low battery “chirp” will resume.

possible; this unit will not operate without battery power! To deactivate this feature: Press the Test/Silence button again. The unit will

go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume (LED flashes and unit sounds “chirp” once a minute).

e can temporarily quiet the low battery warning “chirp” for

ning “chirp” silence feature is activated, the unit

Replace the batteries as soon as

IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM

Smoke Alarms may not operate properly because of dead, missing or weak batteries, a build-up of dirt, dust or grease on the Smoke Alarm cover, or installation in an improper location. Clean the Smoke Alarm as described in “Regular Maintenance,” and install a fresh battery, then test the Smoke Alarm again. If it fails to test properly when you use the test button, or if the problem persists, r

• If you hear a “chirp” approximately once a minute, replace the

•

• If the alarm sounds when no smoke is visible, try cleaning or

•

Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or AC/DC Smoke Alar 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 cir

If the Smoke Alarm is still not operating properly, and it is still under warranty, please see “How to Obtain W

eplace the Smoke Alarm immediately

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by cooking smoke), try relocating the Smoke Alarm.

relocating the Smoke Alarm. The cover may be dirty. If the alar

AC power from the household current.

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ECOMMENDED LOCATIONS

R FOR SMOKE ALARMS

nstalling Smoke Alarms in Single-Family Residences

he National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), recommends one Smoke

larm on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom. In new

A construction, the Smoke Alarms must be AC powered and interconnected.

ee “Agency Placement Recommendations” for details. For additional cover-

ge, it is recommended that you install a Smoke Alarm in all rooms, halls,

a storage areas, finished attics, and basements, where temperatures normally

emain between 40˚ F (4˚ C) and 100˚ F (38˚ C). Make sure no door or other

bstruction could keep smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarms.

More specifically, install Smoke Alarms:

On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.

•

• Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly or ompletely closed.

• 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 40 feet long (12 meters),

nstall a unit at each end.

• At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at the bottom

of the basement stairway.

Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to state

nd from region to region. Check with your local Fire Department for current

a requirements in your area.

connected for added protection.

It is recommended AC or AC/DC units be inter-

AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

FPA 72 (National Fire Code) Chapter 11

“For your information, the National Fire Protection Association's Standard 72,

eads as follows:”

“11.5.1 One- and Two-Family Dwelling Units.”

11.5.1.1 Smoke Detection.

“

tandards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station

moke Alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In all sleeping rooms.

xception: Smoke Alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms in existing

ne- and two-family dwelling units. (2) Outside of each separate sleeping

rea, in immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms. (3) On each level of the

welling unit, including basements. Exception: In existing one- and two family

d dwelling units, approved Smoke Alarms powered by batteries are permitted.”

More Smoke Alarms Desirable?

“A.11.8.3 Ar

moke Alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those

reas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required Smoke

larms. For this re

he use of additional Smoke Alarms for those areas for increased protection.

he additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace

oom, utility room, and hallways not protected by the required Smoke Alarms.

he installation of Smoke Alarms in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished),

r garages is not normally recommended, as these locations occasionally

xperience conditions that can re

OCATIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS

or best performance, AVOID installing Smoke Alarms in these areas:

•

• In air streams near kitchens. Air currents can draw cooking smoke into

• In very damp, humid or steamy areas, or directly near bathrooms with

•

• In very dusty, dirty, or greasy areas. Do not install a Smoke Alarm directly

•

• In insect infested areas. Insects can clog openings to the sensing

• Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights.

•

ason, it is re

Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form

hen something burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens,

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he sources of combustion particles (stove, furnace, water heater, space

eater) if possible. In are

h in modular, mobile, or smaller homes, for example – it is recommended

he Smoke Alarm be placed as far from these fuel-burning sources as

ossible. The placement re

p Alarms at a reasonable distance from a fuel-burning source, and thus

educe “unwanted” alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke

larm is placed directly next to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate these

eas as much as possible.

he sensing chamber of a Smoke Alarm near the kitchen.

howers. Keep units at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from showers,

aunas, dishwashers, etc.

here

W 100˚ F (38˚ C) including unheated buildings, outdoor rooms, porches,

r unfinished attics or basements.

ver the stove or range. Clean a laundry room unit frequently to keep it

e of dust or lint.

fr Near fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty areas. Drafts can blow

smoke away from the unit, preventing it from reaching sensing chamber.

chamber and cause unwanted alarms.

lectrical “noise” can interfere with the sensor

E In “dead air” spaces. “Dead air” spaces may pr

eaching the Smoke Alarm.

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the temperature

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commendations are

s are regularly below 40˚ F (4˚ C) or above

per operation.”

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AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES

“Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarm.

o avoid dead air spaces, follow the installation r

T 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)

om the wall/ceiling line, below typical “dead air” spaces.

fr 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.

ecommendations below

LIMITED WARRANTY

BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert®brand and products, warrants that for a period of ten years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its option, will r 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 product of equal

eater value. This is your exclusive warranty.

or gr This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial

retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt.

oof of pur

Pr service centers, or r 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

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BOUT SMOKE ALARMS

attery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms:Provide protection even when elec-

tricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units are

asy to install, and do not require professional installation.

C powered Smoke Alarms: Can be interconnected so if one unit senses

moke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.

s AC with battery (DC) back-up: will operate if electricity fails, provided the

atteries are fresh and correctly installed. AC and AC/DC units must be

nstalled by a qualified electrician.

all ONELINK nectors, so when one alarm sounds, they all sound. Will operate if electricity

ails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units are easy to

f install, and do not require professional installation.

Smoke Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power systems:

p powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products or square wave or “quasi sine wave” inverters y

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 D smoke, all units alarm.

Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.

All these Smoke Alarms are designed to provide early warning of fires if located,

nstalled and cared for as described in the user’s manual, and if smoke reaches

he Alarm. If you are unsure which type of unit to install, refer to NFPA (National

t Fire Protection Association) 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life S Q in new construction or in different areas of the home.

This Smoke Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire d buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, longterm 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 r Depending on the building codes in your area, this Smoke Alarm may be used to provide additional protection in these facilities.

In new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or AC/DC p b NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), local b r

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A primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements i i local fir

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ure sine wave inverters. Operating this Smoke Alarm with most battery-

our inverter or UPS type, please consult with the manufacturer to verify.

moke Alarms for the hearing impaired: Special purpose Smoke Alarms

isabilities Act. These units can be interconnected so if one unit senses

afety Code). National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park,

uincy, MA 02269-9101.

moke Alarms with battery (DC) back-up:Interconnects with

enabled Smoke and Smoke/CO Alarms without wires or con-

AC powered Smoke Alarms should only be operated with true or

will damage the Alarm. If you are not sure about

ocal building codes may also require specific units

PECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS

etection systems in places housing many people—like apartment

quire special fire detection and alarm systems.

he following information applies to all four types of buildings listed below:

owered Smoke Alarms only. AC, AC/DC, or DC powered Smoke Alarms can e used in existing construction as specified by local building codes. Refer to

uilding codes, or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection

quirements in buildings not defined as “households.”

. Single-Family Residence:

ingle family home, townhouse. It is re n every level of the home, in every bedroom, and in each bedroom hallway.

. Multi-Family or Mixed Occupant Residence:

partment building, condominium. This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in

lready exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like

obbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may

ovide suf

rdinances/regulations.

his Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in individual patient sleeping/resident

ooms, provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire

sing this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning

o all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.

. Hotels and Motels: Also boarding houses and dormitories. This Smoke

larm is suitable for use inside individual sleeping/re

n common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm n common are

icient warn

ments in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches.

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LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS

moke Alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from home

S fires worldwide. However, like any warning device, Smoke Alarms can only

ork if they are pr

eaches the Alarms. They are not foolproof.

r Smoke alarms may not waken all individuals. Practice the escape plan at

east twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from kids to grand-

l parents. Allow children to master fire escape planning and practice before holding a fir

eadily waken to the sound of the smoke alarm, or if there are infants or family

r members with mobility limitations, make sur assist them in fire drill and in the event of an emergency. It is recommended

hat you hold a fire drill while family members are sleeping in order to deter-

t mine their r

etermine whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency.

moke Alarm

work if the batteries ar

atteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed correctly. AC units cannot

ork if the AC power is cut off for any reason (open fuse or circuit breaker,

w failure along a power line or at a power station, electrical fire that burns the

lectrical wires, etc.). If you are concerned about the limitations of battery or

C power,

moke Alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach the

larm

of closed doors may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the Alarm.

hat is why one unit should be installed inside each bedroom or sleeping

rea—especially if bedroom or sleeping area doors are closed at night—and

a in the hallway between them.

moke Alarm

S dwelling.

om a basement fire until the fire spreads. This may not give you

smoke fr

nough time to escape safely.

e 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 provide as much protection as interconnected units, especially if the fire starts in a remote area. Some safety experts recommend installing interconnected AC powered units with battery back-up (see “About Smoke Alarms”) or professional fire detection systems, so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm. Interconnected units may provide earlier warning than stand-alone units since all units alarm when one detects smoke.

Smoke Alarms may not be heard. Though the alarm horn in this unit meets or exceeds current standar closed or partially closed door, 2) residents recently consumed alcohol or drugs,

3) the Alarm is drowned out by noise from stereo, TV, traffic, air conditioner or other appliances, 4) residents are hearing impaired or sound sleepers. purpose units, like those with visual and audible alarms, should be installed for hearing impaired residents.

Smoke Alar damage, injury, or death, since smoke from some fires may not reach the unit immediately. Examples of this include persons smoking in bed, children playing with matches, or fires caused by violent explosions resulting from escaping gas.

Smoke Alarms are not foolproof. Like any electronic device, Smoke Alarms

e made of components that can wear out or fail at any time. Y

ar 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.

BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused

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ohibited by applicable law

pr fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

How to Obtain W Service:

In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standar Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling.

For Warranty Service return to:

BRK Brands, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906

Battery:BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty

oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to battery.

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USER’S MANUAL

WIRELESS

MOKE ALARM WITH BATTERY BACK-UP

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.

This user’s manual contains important information about your

Smoke Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this Smoke Alarm for use by

thers, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.

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onsumer Affairs: (800) 323-9005 • www.firstalert.com

All First Alert®and BRK®Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of

ombustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced

n all fires.

Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric t

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materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include

aper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.

Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization t greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours

before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes

urning in couches or bedding.

For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each

evel and in every bedroom of your home.

echnology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced

eater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible

echnology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in

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60Hz, 0.09A

MPORTANT!

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Model

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FIRE SAFETY TIPS

ollow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking

aterials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away

rom children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers; 4) Keep

lectrical appliances in good condition and don’t overload electrical circuits;

) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and debris-

ree; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep

ortable heaters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable

aterials; 8) Don’t let rubbish accumulate.

eep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if

K they are not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert

ou to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and

n additional one in the kitchen. Have fir

a means of escape fr

om an upper floor in case stairs ar

e escape ladders or other reliable

e blocked.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM

IMPORTANT! Read “Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms” and

Locations to Avoid for Smoke Alarms” before beginning. This unit monitors

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and when smoke re

he air,

t you more time to escape before fire spreads. This unit can ONLY give an

arly warning of developing fires if it is installed, maintained and located

here smoke can reach it, and where all residents can hear it, as described

w in this manual. This unit will not sense gas, heat, or flame. It cannot prevent

r extinguish fires.

nderstand The Different Type of Smoke Alarms

Battery power

ypes of protection. See “About Smoke Alarms” for details.

Know Where To Install Your Smoke Alarms

Fire Safety Professionals recommend at least one Smoke Alarm on

very level of your home, in every bedroom, and in every bedroom

allway or separate sleeping area. See “Recommended Locations For

h Smoke Alarms” and “Locations T

now What Smoke Alarm

Smoke Alarm can help alert you to fire, giving you precious time to

scape. It can only sound an alarm once smoke reaches the sensor.

e See “Limitations of Smoke Alarms” for details.

our Local Building Codes

Check Y

This Smoke Alarm is designed to be used in a typical single-family home. It alone will not meet requirements for boarding houses, apartment

uildings, hotels or motels. See “Special Compliance Considerations”

b for details.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the Smoke Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting

racket. Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious

b electrical shock, injur

This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is

• ecommended that you install special units which use devices

r like flashing str

Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes in

•

your area; Articles 210 and 300.3 (B) of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72, NFPA 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA); OTFDC (CABO), and any Wiring and installation must be performed by a licensed electrician. Failure to follow damage.

• This unit must be powered by a 24-hour, 120VAC pure sine wave

60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch, dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure to connect this unit to a 24-hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant

otection.

pr This Smoke Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate.

•

If the AC power fails, battery back-up will allow the alarm to sound for at least 4 minutes. If AC power fails and the battery is weak, protection should last for at least 7 days. If AC power fails and the battery is dead or missing, the alarm cannot operate.

• Never disconnect the power from an AC powered unit to stop an

unwanted alarm. Doing so will disable the unit and remove your protection. In the case of a true unwanted alarm open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically when it returns to normal operation. Never remove the batteries from a battery operated unit to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.

• Connect this unit ONLY to other compatible units. See “How To

Install This Smoke Alar other type of alarm or auxiliary device. Connecting anything else to this unit may damage it or prevent it from operating properly.

• This Smoke Alarm has a battery drawer which resists closing

unless a batter operate under DC power without a battery.

• 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.

Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the

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HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM

his Smoke Alarm is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box up to a 4-inch (10 cm) size, on either the ceiling or wall (if allowed by local codes).

ead “Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms” and “Locations to Avoid For Smoke Alarms” before you begin installation.

Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers • Standard Flathead screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver.

ircuit, power from a generator or solar power, light dimmer on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting. Excessively noisy power may

ause damage to your Alarm.

The Mounting Bracket:

o remove the mounting bracket from the Smoke

larm base, hold the Smoke Alarm base firmly

A and twist the mounting bracket counterclockwise. The mounting bracket installs onto the junction box.

t has a variety of screw slots to fit most boxes.

he Power Connector:

The power connector plugs into a power input block on

he Smoke Alarm. It supplies the unit with AC power.

• The black wire is “hot.” The white wire is neutral.

•

• The orange wire is used for interconnect.

f you need to remove the power connector, turn

I POWER OFF first.

between the power connector and the security tab

nside the power input block. Gently pry back the tab

i and pull the connector free.

Easily expand an existing interconnected 120V AC hardwired system by

imply replacing one Alarm in the series with the First Alert

odel SA520. Then add additional battery-operated Alarms to expand the

M system with no additional electrical work.

. Insert the batteries into the battery

drawer of the the drawer.

2. The Alarm will sound with a chirp.

3. If you purchased the Talking Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm, you

ill now be prompted to set the

w Alarm's location. Follow the direction given by the Alarm.

OTE: Steps 4 through 6 need to be completed within two minutes.

f more than two minutes pass, the Green power LED will stop

I blinking. Simply open the battery drawer of the second Alarm

nd repeat steps 4 through 6.

. Insert the batteries into the battery drawer of the nextAlarm. DO NOT

CLOSE THE DRAWER.

. Press and hold the test button and then close the battery drawer.

6. Once you hear the unit chirp, release the test button. The Green power

ED will start to blink indicating the ONELINK

rogram data from one of the other setup ONELINK

7. Press and hold the test button on the first Alarm, until the second

larm chirps and its Green power LED stops blinking. Then release

he test button.

8. If you purchased the Talking Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm, you

ill now be prompted to set the Alarm's location. Follow the directions

iven by the Alarm.

9. If you have purchased the hardwired battery back-up ONELINK

ou can now connect the hard

onnector on the ceiling to the Alarm.

c Repeat steps 4-9 for additional ONELINK

10.

u have now successfully linked your new ONELINK

o add additional Alarms at a later time, follow steps 4 through 9.

he basic installation of this Smoke Alarm is similar whether you want to

T install one Smoke Alarm, or inter

f you are interconnecting more than one Smoke Alarm, you MUST read

Special Requirements For Interconnected Smoke Alarms” below before

“ you begin installation.

LECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power to the area where you

E will install this unit at the cir installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may result

n serious electrical shock, injury or death.

1. Remove the mounting bracket from the base, and attach it to the junction

ox.

2. Using wire nuts, connect the power connector to the household wiring.

TAND-ALONE ALARM ONLY:

Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in

• the junction box.

• Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the

unction box.

ck the orange wire

• only.

NTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY:

trip off about 1/2” (12 mm) of the plastic coating on the orange wire

S on the power connector.

• Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in

he junction box.

onnect the black wire

• junction box.

•

Connect the orange wir

ire in the junction box. Repeat for each unit you are interconnecting.

ever connect the hot or neutral wires in the junction box to the orange

connect wir

inter

Plug the power connector into the back of the Smoke Alarm.

Position the base of the Smoke Alarm over the mounting bracket and turn. The Alarm can be positioned over the bracket every 90° Smoke Alarm clockwise (right) until the unit is in place.

5. Check all connections.

Improper wiring of the power connector or the wiring leading to the power connector will cause damage to the Alarm and may lead to a non-functioning Alarm.

The locking features are designed to discourage unauthorized removal of the battery or Alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in single-family households where unauthorized battery or Alarm removal is not a concern.

These Smoke Alarms have two separate locking features: one to lock the battery compartment, and the other to lock the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket. You can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.

Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers • Standard Flathead screwdriver. Both locking features use locking pins, which are molded into the mounting bracket. Using needle-nose pliers, remove one or both pins

om the mounting bracket, depending on how many locking features you want to use.

To permanently remove either lock, insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock, and pry the pin out of the lock.

TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT

Do not lock the battery compartment until you have installed the battery and tested the battery back-up.

1. Push and hold Test/Silence 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.

Using needle-nose pliers, detach one locking pin fr

2. bracket.

3. Push the locking pin through the hole near the battery drawer on the back of the Smoke Alarm.

Make sure the Alarm is not receiving excessively noisy power. Examples of noisy power could be major appliances on the same

THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM

The Parts of This Unit

Mounting Bracket

1 2 Mounting Slots 3 Locking Pins (break out of bracket)

Hot (Black) AC Wire

4 5 Neutral (White) AC Wire

Interconnect (Orange) Wire

Quick-Connect Power Connector

7 8 Turn this way to remove from bracket

9 Turn this way to attach to bracket

Insert a flat screwdriver blade

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INSTALLATION STEPS, Continued

TAND-ALONE ALARM ONLY:

If you are only installing one Smoke Alarm, restore power to the

• junction box.

NTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY:

• If you are interconnecting multiple Smoke Alarms, repeat steps 1-5 for each Smoke Alarm in the series. When you are finished,

estore power to the junction box.

LECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not restore power until all Smoke

E Alarms are completely installed. Restoring power before installation is

omplete may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.

6. Make sure the Smoke Alarm is receiving AC power. Under normal operation, the Green power indicator light will shine continuously.

7. If the Green power indicator light does not light,

O THE JUNCTION BOX

are correct and the Green power indicator still does not light when you restore the power, the unit should be replaced immediately.

. Test each Smoke Alarm. Press and hold the Test/Silence button until the

unit alarms.

est each unit individually. Make sure all units alarm when each one

s tested.

f any unit in the series does not alarm, TURN OFF POWERand recheck

onnections. If it does not alarm when you restore power, replace it

mmediately.

When testing a series of interconnected units you must

Special Requirements For Interconnected Smoke Alarms

to meet any of the above re

ailure

•

nits and cause them to malfunction, removing your protection.

• AC and AC/DC Smoke Alarms can be interconnected. Under AC

ower, all units will alarm when one senses smoke. When power is

nterrupted, only the AC/DC units in the series will continue to send

i and receive signals. AC powered Smoke Alarms will not operate.

Interconnected units can provide earlier warning of fire than stand-alone

nits, especially if a fire starts in a remote area of the dwelling. If any unit

n the series senses smoke, all units will alarm. To

i Alarm initiated an alarm, see table:

On Initiating Alarms On All Other Alarms Red LED is Off

onnect units within a single family re

nterc

I holds will experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit in the series.

nterconnected units will only work if they are wired to compatible units and

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nterconnected units must meet ALL of the following requirements:

Smoke Alarm Models SA4120, SA4121B, SA100B, 9120 series

• A maximum of 18 compatible units may be interconnected

(Maximum of 12 Smoke Alarms). The same fuse or circuit breaker must power all interconnected units.

•

The total length of wire interconnecting the units should be less than

•

000 feet (300 meters). This type of wire is commonly available at

dwar

Har All wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and NFP

•

efer to NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and/or your local building code for

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2. Ceiling or W Power Connector

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4. Wire Nut

5. Junction Box Neutral Wire(Wht)

TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT

Once the Smoke Alarm is installed, you must disconnect it from the AC power before unlocking the battery compartment.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the

om the mounting

Smoke Alar Failur injur

Always dischar 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/Silence button for 5-10 seconds to discharge the branch circuit.

1. Remove the Smoke Alarm from the mounting

3. Insert a flathead screwdriver under the head

4. To relock the battery compartment, close the

5. Reconnect the power connector to the back of the Smoke Alarm, reattach

When replacing the battery, always test the Smoke Alarm before relocking the battery compartment.

m is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket.

n off the power first may result in serious electrical shock,

e to tur

y or death.

ge the branch cir

bracket. If the unit is locked to the bracket, see the section “T

Disconnect the power connector by gently prying it away from the back of the Smoke Alarm.

of the locking pin, and gently pry it out of the battery compartment lock. (If you plan to r the battery compartment, save the locking pin.)

battery door and reinsert locking pin in lock.

the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket, and restore the power.

o Unlock the Mounting Bracket.”

cuit before servicing an AC or AC/DC

elock

TURN OFF POWER

determine which Smoke

Otherwise all house-

A 70 (NEC).

7. Interconnect Wire (Orange)

8. Hot Wire (Blk)

UNDERSTANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS AND ALARM HORN PATTERNS

C Power

A All Models

Normal Operation Constant Green LED

o Audible Alarm

est Condition

larm Condition*

A (Initiating Unit)

Silence Mode Rapidly Flashing

ow Battery

alfunction

OTE: When power is applied, unit(s) may alarm momentarily.

N *

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

larms in the series. This feature helps responders identify which unit(s)

a triggered the alarm.

onstant Green LED

C Rapidly Flashing

ed LED

R Audible Alarm

onstant Green LED

C Rapidly Flashing

ed LED

udible Alarm

Red LED

larm “chirp’’ approx.

A once/minute

rapid “chirps” every

3 minute; LED flashes approx. once a minute

C Power

Green LED Off

o Audible Alarm

reen LED Off

G Rapidly Flashing

ed LED

R Audible Alarm

reen LED Off

G Rapidly Flashing

ed LED

R Audible Alarm

Rapidly Flashing Red LED

larm “chirp’’ approx.

A once/minute

rapid “chirps” every

3 minute; LED flashes approx. once a minute

WEEKLY TESTING

• NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might ccidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. The built-in

est switch accurately tests the unit’s operation as required by

t Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).

• If the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately.

roducts under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer

eplacement. See “Limited Warranty” at the end of this manual.

DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding. Exposure at close range may be har when horn starts sounding.

ant to test this unit every week to make sure it is working

It is impor p S

he alarm sounds (the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you

elease the button). If it does not alarm, make sure the unit is receiving power

r a

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ndividually. Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested.

t roperly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this moke Alarm.

nd test it again. If it still does not alarm, replace it immediately.

uring testing, you will hear a loud, re

beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.

hen testing a series of interc

ress and hold the test button on the cover of the unit until

ful to your hearing. When testing, step away

peating horn pattern:

onnected units you must test each unit

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

se only the re

U operate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable batteries

ince they may not provide a constant charge.

his unit has been designed to be as maintenance-free as possible, but there

re a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly:

Test it at least once a week.

• Clean the Smoke Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the

• outside of the Smoke Alarm using your household vacuum’s soft brush

ttachment. Test the Smoke Alarm. Never use water, cleaners or solvents

ince they may damage the unit.

s If the Smoke Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust and/or

• grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace the unit

mmediately.

i Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Locations

•

hen the battery back-up becomes weak, the Smoke Alarm will “chirp”

• about once a minute (the low battery warning). This warning should last

days, but you should re

rotection.

hoosing a replacement battery:

our Smoke Alarm requires 2 “AA” Energizer E91 batteries. These batteries

are available at many local retail stores.

ctual battery service life depends on the smoke alarm and the environment

n which it is installed. All the batteries specified above are

i replacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufacturer’s suggested

attery life,

chirping” (the “low battery

“

replace the batteries (without removing Alarm from the ceiling

T or wall):

. Open the battery compartment.

. Press tabs A and B as shown in the

diagram and r

. Insert the new batteries, making sur

hey snap completely into the battery

t compartment. Match the terminals on

he ends of the batteries with the

erminals on the unit.

t Close the battery compartment, and then

est the unit by pressing the Test/Silence

t button.

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placement batteries listed below. The unit may not

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place the battery immediately once the unit starts

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warn

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TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET

1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach one locking pin from mounting bracket.

Insert the locking pin into the lock located

2. opposite from the battery drawer as shown in the diagram.

3. When you attach the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket, the locking pin’s head will fit into a notch on the bracket.

TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET

e the

f the power to the ar

n of

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. T Smoke Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket. Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock,

y or death.

injur

Always dischar 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 discharge the branch circuit.

Insert a flathead scr

1. mounting bracket pin and the mounting bracket.

2. Pry the Smoke Alarm away from the bracket by turning both the screwdriver and the Smoke Alarm counterclockwise (left) at the same time.

ge the branch cir

ess and hold the Test/Silence button for 5-10 seconds to

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