BRK electronic 9120LB User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

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This user’s manual contains important information about your Smoke Alarm’s operation. If you are installing the Smoke Alarm for use by others, you must leave this manual — or a copy of it — with the end user

NTRODUCTION

hank you for choosing BRK Brands, Inc. for your Smoke Alarm needs. You have purchased

state-of-the-art Smoke Alarm designed to provide you with early warning of a fire.

Key features include: S

mart Technology

ingle Button Test/Silenceeliminates confusion. Depending on what mode the alarm is

in, pushing the button provides different functions such as testing the alarm, silencing the alarm, re-testing the alarm when in silence and clearing the Latching feature.

atching Alarm Indicatoreasily identifies initiating alarm even after the alarm condition has

ubsided.

Perfect Mount System includes a gasketless base for easy installation and a new mounting bracket that keeps the alarm secure over a wide rotation range to allow for perfect alignment.

Dust Cover is included to keep the alarm clean during construction. E

asy Installation/Maintenancefeatures include a large opening in the mounting bracket for

asy access to wiring. A battery pull tab keeps the battery fresh until the home is occupied. A Side Load Battery Drawer allows for easy battery replacement without removing the alarm from the ceiling or wall (Model 9120B only).

mproved UV Resistancekeeps the alarm from discoloring over time.

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All First Alert®and BRK®Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements, including UL217 and ar o

f varying number and size are produced in all fires.

ources of these fires may include paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the

kitchen.

hese fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.

or maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each level and in every

bedroom of your home.

FIRE SAFETY TIPS

ollow safety rules and pr Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away from children; 3) Store flammable m

aterials in pr overload electrical circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys greasea

nd debris-free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep portable

eaters and open flames, like candles, away fr

accumulate. Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if they are not working

properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert you to a fire. Keep at least one working f

ire extinguisher on every floor, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders

or other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM

mportant!Read “Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms” and “Locations to Avoid

or Smoke Alarms” before beginning. This unit monitors the air, and when smoke reaches its sensing chamber,it alarms. It can give you mor T

his unit can ONLY give an early warning of developing fires if it is installed, maintained and located where smoke can reach it, and where all residents can hear it, as described in this manual. This unit will not sense gas, heat, or flame. It cannot prevent or extinguish fir

nderstand The Dif

attery powered or electrical? Different Smoke Alarms provide different types of

protection. See “About Smoke Alarms” for details.

Know WhereTo Install Your Smoke Alarms

ire Safety Professionals recommend at least one Smoke Alarm on every level of your home, in every bedroom, and in every bedroom hallway or separate sleeping area. See “

Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms” and “Locations To Avoid For Smoke

Alarms” for details.

Know What Smoke Alarms Can and Can’t Do

A Smoke Alarm can help alert you to fire, giving you precious time to escape. It can o

nly sound an alarm once smoke reaches the sensor. See “Limitations of Smoke Alarms” for details.

Check Your Local Building Codes

his Smoke Alarm is designed to be used in a typical single-family home. It alone will not meet requirements for boarding houses, apartment buildings, hotels or motels. See “Special C

ompliance Considerations”

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Tur

m is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket. Failure to turn off

lar

the power first may r

This unit will not aler

• you install special units which use devices like flashing str hearing impair

• 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; ICC; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA); OTFDC (CABO), and any other local or building codes that may apply. Wiring and installation must be performed by a licensed electrician. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in injury or property damage.

This unit must be powered by a 24-hour, 120V AC pure sine wave 60 Hz

• cir ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure to connect this unit to a 24-hour cir connected to an ar

• 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 up to 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 alar smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.

• Connect this unit ONLY to other compatible units. See “How To Install This Smoke Alarm” for details. Do not connect it to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device. Connecting anything else to this unit may damage it or prevent it from operating properly.

• The battery compartment resists closing unless a battery is installed. This war

• Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from operating properly.

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Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be pr

s, which consume combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly.

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hotoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization technology at

etecting large particles, which tend to be produced in greater amounts by smol-

dering fires, which may smolder for hours before bursting into flame. Sources of

event hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking materials properly.

oper containers; 4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don’

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esult in serious electrical shock, injuryor death.

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esidents.

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cuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch, dimmer, or

cuit may prevent it from providing constant protection. Unit may be

m (caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Instead open a window or fan the

ns you the unit will not operate under DC power without a batter

c fault circuit interrupter.

Models 9120

9120B

icles of combustion. Smoke particles

om flammable materials; 8) Don’tlet rubbish

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HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM

his Smoke Alarm is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box to a 4-inch (10 cm) size, on either the ceiling or wall. Read “Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms” and

“

Locations to Avoid For Smoke Alarms” before you begin installation.

ake sure the Alarm is not receiving excessively noisy power. Examples of noisy power could be major appliances on the same circuit, power from a generator or solar power, light

dimmer on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting. Excessively noisy power may cause damage to your Alarm.

he Mounting Bracket:

o remove the mounting bracket from the Smoke Alarm base, hold the Smoke Alarm base firmly and twist the mounting bracket counterclockwise. The mounting bracket installs onto t

he junction box. It has a variety of screw slots to fit most boxes.

The Power Connector:

The power connector plugs into a power input block on the S

moke 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, insert a flat screwdriver

lade between the power connector and the security tab inside the

power input block. Gently pry back the tab and pull the connector free.

The basic installation of this Smoke Alarm is similar whether you want to install one Smoke Alarm, or interconnect more than one Smoke Alarm. If you are interconnecting m

ore than one Smoke Alarm, you MUST read “Special Requirements For Interconnected

moke Alarms” below before you begin installation.

LECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power to the area where you will install this u

nit at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.

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

mproper wiring of the power connector or the wiring leading to the power connec-

or will cause damage to the Alarm and may lead to a non-functioning Alarm.

STA

ND-ALONE ALARM ONLY:

•

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

ox.

•

Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the junction box.

• Tuck the orange wire inside the junction box. It is used for interconnect only.

NTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY:

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

Strip of p

ower connector

• Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in the junction box.

Connect the black wir

• Connect the orange wir

• j

unction box. Repeat for each unit you are interconnecting. Never connect the hot or neutral wires in the junction box to the orange interconnect wire. Never cross hot and neutral wires between Alarms.

2.Remove the mounting bracket fr 3

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

4. Position the base of the Smoke Alarm over the mounting bracket and turn. The A

larm will r W for misaligned wall studs and to keep the wording level. The Alarm can be positioned o

ver the bracket

. Check all connections.

STAND-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, restore power to the junction box.

on the power connector to the hot wir e on the power connector to the interconnect wire in the

om the base, and attach it to the junction box.

hen wall mounting, this will allow fine-tuning on the positioning to compensate

main secur

every 120

over a wide r

tation range to allow for perfect alignment.

°. Rotate the Alarm until aligned pr

ools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers or utility knife• Standard Flathead screwdriver.

THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM

OLLOW THESE INSTALLATION STEPS

. For new construction, place supplied dust cover over Alarm to prevent damage from

ust and construction debris. When construction is complete, remove cover.

Smoke will not be able to reach smoke sensor while cover is in place. Cover must be removed!

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARMS

• Failure to meet any of the above requirements could damage the units and c

ause them to malfunction, removing your protection.

• AC and AC/DC Smoke Alarms can be interconnected. Under AC power, all units will alarm when one senses smoke. When power is interrupted, only the AC/DC units in the series will continue to send and receive signals. A

C powered Smoke Alarms will not operate.

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

e in the junction box.

operly

if a fire starts in a remote area of the dwelling. If any unit in the series senses smoke, all units will alarm. T

uring an Alarm:

n Initiating Alarm(s) Red LED(s) flashes (flash) rapidly

On All Other Alarms Red LED is Off

After an Alar

n Initiating Alarm(s) Green LED(s) On for 2 seconds/Off for 2 seconds

On All Other Alarms Green LED(s) On, Red LED(s) is Off

ompatible Interconnected Units

nterconnect units within a single family residence only. Otherwise all households will experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit in the series. Interconnected units w

ill only work if they ar

s designed to be compatible with:

First Alert®Smoke Alarm Models SA4120, SA4121B, SA100B and BRK Electronics

moke Alarm Models 9120, 9120B, SC6120B, SC9120B, 7010, 7010B, 100S, 4120,

120B, 4120SB, RM3 (Relay Module);

CO5120PDBN; BRK Electronics

Interconnected units must meet ALL of the following requirements:

•

• The same fuse or circuit breaker must power all interconnected units.

•

o determine which Smoke Alarm initiated an alarm, see table:

m (Latching):

ed to compatible units and all requirements are met. This unit

wir

RK Electronics

Heat Alarm Models HD6135F and HD6135FB.

A maximum of 18 compatible units may be interconnected (Maximum of 12 Smoke Alarms).

The total length of wire inter (300 meters). This type of wire is commonly available at Hardware and Electrical S

upply stores.

All wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and NFPA 70 (NEC). Refer to

NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and/or your local building code for further connection r

equirements.

connecting the units should be less than 1000 feet

he Parts of This Unit

Mounting Bracket

2 Mounting Slots

Locking Pins (break out of bracket)

4 Hot (Black) AC Wire

5 Neutral (White) AC Wire

Interconnect (Orange) Wire

7 Latch to Open Battery Compartment

Swing-Out Battery Compartment

Quick-Connect Power Connector

O Alarm Models CO5120BN,

UNDERSTANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS AND ALARM HORN PATTERNS

ondition LED (Red or Green

ormal Operation

(AC Power)

Normal Operation (DC Power – 9120B only)

DURING TESTING Red LED flashes

LOW OR MISSING B

ATTERY (9120B only)

ALARM CONDITION S

moke Initiating Device

LARM CONDITION

Interconnect Alarm

N SILENCE MODE Red LED flashes

“

LATCHING” ALARM

NDICATOR

ights)

reen LED ON; flashing

Red LED once/ minute

Green LED OFF; Red LED flashes once/minute

once every second

Red LED flashes o

nce/minute

Red LED flashes r

apidly on the unit

hat triggered the

Alarm.

ed LED on the other Alarms in an interconnected series will be OFF.

nce every 10

seconds

reen LED ON for 2

seconds/OFF for 2 seconds, repeatedly until reset, on initiating unit(s).

orn

o Audible Alarm

No Audible Alarm

Horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause

Horn “chirps” o

nce/minute

Horn pattern: 3

beeps, pause, 3 beeps,

ause repeating on all

Alarms

orn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause repeating on all Alarms

orn remains silent for up t

o 10 minutes. Horn will sound if smoke levels increase.

orn remains silent

WEEKLY TESTING

EVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might accidentally damage

r set fire to the unit or to your home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the

unit’s operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).

O NOT stand close to the Alar

ay be harmful to your hearing. When testing, step away when horn starts sounding.

It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working properly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this Smoke Alarm.

test button on the cover of the unit until the alarm sounds (the unit may continue to alarm f

or a few seconds after you release the button). If it does not alarm, make sure the unit is

eceiving power and test it again. If it still does not alarm, replace it immediately.

testing, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.

When testing a series of interconnected units you must test each unit individually. M

ake sure all units alarm when each one is tested.

m when the horn is sounding. Exposure at close range

Press and hold the

uring

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

Use only the replacement batteries listed below. The unit may not operate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable batteries since they may not provide a constant charge.

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

imple 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 attachment. Test the Smoke Alarm. Never use water, cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.

•

If the Smoke Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace the unit immediately.

• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms” for details.

• When the battery back-up becomes weak, the Smoke Alarm will “chirp” about once a

minute (the low battery war

eplace the battery immediately to continue your protection.

hoosing a replacement battery:

our Smoke Alarm requires one standard 9V battery. The following batteries are acceptable as replacements: Duracell #MN1604, (Ultra) #MX1604; Eveready (Energizer) #522, Eveready (

Energizer) #1222. You may also use a Lithium battery like the Ultralife U9VL-J for longer

ervice life between battery changes.

stores.

ctual battery service life depends on the Smoke Alarm and the environment in which it is installed. All the batteries specified above are acceptable replacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufacturer’s suggested battery life, you MUST replace the battery i

mmediately once the unit starts “chirping” (the “low battery warning”).

ing). This warning should last 7 days, but you should

hese batteries are available at many local retail

IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS

RESPONDING TO AN ALARM

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not r completely installed. Restoring power before installation is complete may result in s

erious electrical shock, injur

. Make sure the Smoke Alarm is receiving AC power. Under normal operation, the

Green power indicator light will shine continuously.

een power indicator light does not light,

If the Gr

JUNCTION BOX and r the Green power indicator still does not light when you restore the power, the unit s

es.

hould be r

ingle Station Alarms:Test each Smoke Alarm. Press and hold the Test/Silence

button until the unit alarms.

nterconnected Alarms:Press and hold the Test/Silence button until the unit alarms.

All interconnected Alarms should sound. The other Alarms sounding only tests the interconnect signal between Alarms. It does not test each Alarm’s operation.

ust test each Alarm individually to check if the Alarm is functioning properly.

If any unit in the series does not alarm, TURN OFF POWER and r If it does not alarm when you restor

The optional 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 u

nauthorized batter

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. Y

ou can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.

ools you will need:

Both locking featur mounting bracket, depending on how many locking features you want to use.

manently r

o per

TO LOCK THE BA

(Model 9120B Only)

Do not lock the batter tested the batter

1. Activate the battery back-up by removing the “Pull to Activate Battery Back-Up” tab.

2. Push and hold test button until the alarm sounds: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.

If the unit does not alarm during testing, DO NOT lock the battery compartment! Install a new battery and test again. If the Smoke Alarm still does not alarm, replace it immediately.

3. Using needle-nose pliers or a utility knife, detach one locking pin fr bracket.

4. Push the locking pin through the black dot on the label on the back of the Smoke Alarm.

echeck all connections. If all connections are correct and

eplaced immediately

y or alar

• Needle-nose pliers or utility knife • Standar

es use locking pins, which ar

emove either lock inser

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y compartment until you have activated the battery and

y back-up.

estore power until all Smoke Alarms are

y or death.

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place it immediately.

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OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES

d Flathead scr

ewdriver between the locking pin and the lock, and pry the pin out of the lock.

ewdriver

emove one or both pins fr

Y COMPARTMENT

TO UNLOCK THE BA

(Model 9120B Only)

Once the Smoke Alarm is installed, you must disconnect it fr unlocking the battery compartment.

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

Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or AC/DC Smoke Alarm. First, tur from Smoke Alarms with battery back-up. Finally, press and hold the test button for 5-10 seconds to discharge the branch circuit.

1. Remove the Smoke Alarm from the mounting bracket. If the unit is locked to the

4. To relock the battery compartment, close the battery

5. Reconnect the power connector to the back of the

When r compartment.

f the AC power at the cir

n of

bracket, see the section “To Unlock the Mounting Bracket.” Disconnect the power connector by gently prying it

om the back of the Smoke Alarm.

away fr Insert a flathead scr

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

door and reinsert locking pin in lock.

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

eplacing the battery

TTER

ewdriver under the head of

eattach the Smoke Alarm to the

, always test the Smoke Alarm befor

B. To additional units; Maximum = 18 total

(Maximum 12 Smoke Alarms)

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4. Wir

5. Junction Box e (Wht)

Neutral Wir

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n off the power to the area where the Smoke Alarm

eaker or fuse box. Next, remove the battery

cuit br

connect Wir

Inter

7. (Orange)

8. Hot Wire (Blk)

om the AC power before

elocking the battery

e r

During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3

beeps, pause.

• If the unit alar p

otentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention.

EVER ignor

•

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 fan the smoke away from the unit. T

he alarm will reset automatically.

•

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

• ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Attempting to disconnect the power connector f

rom the unit when the power is on may result in electrical shock, serious injury

or death.

hen an interconnected system of AC powered units is in alarm, the alarm indicator light on

he unit(s) that initiated the alarm will blink rapidly. It will remain OFF on any remaining units.

f the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a fire—cooking smoke or an extremely dusty furnace, for example—open a nearby window or door and fan the smoke away from the unit. Use the Silence Feature to silence the alarm. This will silence the a

larm, and once the smoke clears the unit will reset itself automatically.

Locking Features (Continued)

ms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you of a

e any alarm. Ignoring the alar

m may result in injur

or death.

TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET

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

2. Insert the locking pin into the lock located on the base 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

n off the power to the area where the Smoke

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

Always dischar First, turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Next, remove the battery from Smoke Alarms with battery back-up. Finally, press and hold the test button for 5-10 seconds to dischar

2. Pry the Smoke Alarm away from the bracket by turning both the screwdriver and the

ge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or AC/DC Smoke Alarm.

Insert a flathead scr bracket.

Smoke Alarm counterclockwise (left) at the same time.

ge the branch circuit.

ewdriver between the mounting bracket pin and the mounting

F THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS, Continued

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 get dressed or collect anything.

• Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them. If a door is cool, open it slowly. Don’t open a hot door. Keep doors and windows closed, unless you must e

scape through them.

•

Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp). Take short, shallow breaths.

•

Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home, and do a head count to make s

ure everybody got out safely.

• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside. Give your address, then y

our name.

•

Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.

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

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

USING THE SILENCE FEATURE

he Silence Feature on this unit can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 10 minutes.

The Silence Feature does not disable the unit—it makes it temporarily less sensitive to smoke. For your safety, if smoke around the unit is dense enough to suggest a potentially dangerous situation, the unit will stay in alarm or may re-alarm quickly. I

f you do not know the source of the smoke, do not assume it is an unwanted alarm.

ot responding to an alarm can result in property loss, injury, or death. If the unit will

ot silence and no heavy smoke is present, or if it stays in silence mode continuously,

it should be replaced immediately.

o silence Smoke Alarms in an interconnected series:

1. To silence multiple alarms in an interconnected series, you must press the Test/Silence b

utton on the unit(s) that initiated the alarm.

OTE: The red LED on the initiating alarm will flash rapidly. The red LED will be Off on

all other non-initiating alarms. No audible sound will be hear mode” in approximately 10 minutes.

. While the unit is in “silence mode”, pressing and holding the Test/Silence button for

pproximately 10 seconds will test the unit. After testing, the unit will re-enter “silence

mode” and the 10-minute timer is reset.

. The unit will exit “silence

“LATCHING ALARM” INDICATOR

he Latching Alarm Indicatoris automatically activated after an Alarm is exposed to alarm

evels of smoke. After smoke levels drop below alarm levels, the green LED will be On for 2

f for 2 seconds, repeatedly. This feature helps emergency responders, investiga-

econds/Of

ors, or service technicians identify which unit(s) in your home were exposed to alarm levels

of smoke after the condition has subsided. The Latching Alarm Indicator stays ON until you

set it by pressing the Test/Silence button. The Latching Alarm Indicator is also reset when

power is removed from the Alarm.

AC and DC

IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM

moke 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

est/Silence button, or if the pr

•

If you hear a “chirp” once a minute, replace the battery.

• If you experience frequent non-emergency alarms (like those caused by cooking

smoke), try relocating the Smoke Alarm.

If the alar

•

If the alarm does not sound during testing, make sure it is receiving AC power f

Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or AC/DC Smoke Alarm. F

irst, turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Next, remove the battery f

rom Smoke Alarms with battery back-up. Finally, press and hold the test button for 5-10

seconds to discharge the branch circuit.

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

How to Obtain W

sounds when no smoke is visible, try cleaning or relocating the

moke Alarm. The cover may be dirty.

om the household current.

o not try fixing the alarm yourself – this will void your warranty!

arranty Service” in the Limited Warranty

RECOMMENDED LOCA

nstalling Smoke Alar

he National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), recommends one Smoke Alarm on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom. In new construction, the Smoke Alarms m

ust be AC powered and interconnected. See “Agency Placement Recommendations” for details. For additional coverage, it is recommended that you install a Smoke Alarm in all r

ooms, halls, 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 obstruction

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 completely

losed.

•In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleeping areas, install a

nit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet (12 meters) long, install a unit at each end.

•At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway

equirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to state and from region

pecific r

to region. Check with your local Fire Department for current requirements in your area. It is

ecommended AC or AC/DC units be interconnected for added protection.

INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS IN MOBILE HOMES & RVS

For minimum security install one Smoke Alarm as close to each sleeping area as possible. For more security, put one unit in each room. Many older mobile homes (especially those built before 1978) have little or no insulation. If your mobile home is not well insulated, or if you are unsure of the amount of insulation, it is important to install units on inside walls only. Smoke Alarms should be installed where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F (4˚ C) and 100˚ F (38˚ C).

in storage, before every trip, and once a week while in use. Failure to test units used in RVs as described may remove your protection.

blem persists, replace the Smoke Alarm immediately

TIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS

ms in Single-Family Residences

, and at the bottom of the basement stairway

WARNING: Test units used in RVs after the vehicle has been

AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

A 72 (National Fire Code) Chapter 11

NFP

“For your information, the National Fir as follows:

11.5.1 One- and Two-Family Dwelling Units.

11.5.1.1 Smoke Detection.

specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station Smoke Alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In all sleeping rooms. Exception: Smoke Alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms in existing one- and two-family dwelling units. (2) Outside of each separate sleeping area, in immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms. (3) On each level of the dwelling unit, including basements. Exception: In existing one- and two family dwelling units, approved Smoke Alarms powered by batteries are permitted.

A.11.8.3 Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable? The required number of Smoke Alarms might

ovide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the

not pr 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

otection. The additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace

pr room, utility room, and hallways not protected by the required Smoke Alarms. The installation of Smoke Alarms in kitchens, unfinished attics, or garages is not normally recommended, as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can r

California State Fire Marshal (CSFM)

Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A Smoke Alarm installed in each separate

ea (in the vicinity

sleeping ar rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basements, and attached garages.

TIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS

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

e combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form when something

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burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens, garages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the sources of combustion particles (stove,

nace, water heater

fur distance is not possible – in modular, mobile, or smaller homes, for example – it is recommended the Smoke Alarm be placed as far from these fuel-burning sources as possible. The placement r

e Protection Association's Standard 72, reads

Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for the

esult in improper operation.”

, but outside bedr

, space heater) if possible. In areas where a 20-foot (6 meter)

ecommendations ar

ooms), and Heat or Smoke Alarms in the living

e intended to keep these Alarms at a

easonable distance from a fuel-burning source, and thus reduce “unwanted” alarms.

nwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke Alarm is placed directly next to a fuel-burning

ource. Ventilate these areas as much as possible.

•

In air streams near kitchens. Air currents can draw cooking smoke into the sensing c

hamber of a Smoke Alarm near the kitchen.

•

In very damp, humid or steamy areas, or directly near bathrooms with showers. Keep units at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from showers, saunas, dishwashers, etc.

• Where the temperatures are regularly below 40˚F (4˚ C) or above 100˚ F (38˚ C) including u

nheated buildings, outdoor rooms, porches, or unfinished attics or basements.

• In very dusty, dirty, or greasy areas. Do not install a Smoke Alarm directly over the stove or range. Clean a laundry room unit frequently to keep it free of dust or lint.

• Near fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty areas. Drafts can blow smoke away f

rom the unit, preventing it from reaching sensing chamber.

•

In insect infested areas. Insects can clog openings to the sensing chamber and cause u

nwanted alarms.

•

Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical “noise” can

interfere with the sensor.

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

AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES

“

Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarm. To avoid dead air

spaces, follow the installation recommendations below. On ceilings, install Smoke Alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as possible. If this is

not possible, install the Smoke Alarm at least 4 inches (102 mm) from the wall or corner. For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of Smoke Alarms should be

laced between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line, below

ypical “dead air” spaces.

n a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling,install the first Smoke Alarm within 3 feet (0.9

eters) 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 d

etails on requirements for sloped or peaked ceilings.

ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS

Battery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms: Provide protection even when electricity fails, p

rovided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units are easy to install, and do not

require professional installation. However, they do not provide interconnected functionality.

ed Smoke Alarms: C

C power

units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails. o

perate if electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. AC and

C/DC units must be installed by a qualified electrician.

ireless Interconnected Alarms:Offer the same interconnected functionality as with

ardwired alarms, without wires. Units are easy to install and do not require professional installation. They provide protection even when electricity fails, provided the batteries are f

resh and correctly installed.

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

C powered Smoke Alarms should only be operated with true or pure sine wave inverters. Operating this Smoke Alarm with most battery-powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products or square wave or “quasi sine wave” inverters n

ot sure about your inverter or UPS type, please consult with the manufacturer to verify.

moke Alarms for the hearing impaired: Special purpose Smoke Alarms should be

installed for the hearing impaired. They include a visual alarm and an audible alarm horn, and meet the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act. These units can be interc

onnected so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm.

moke alarms are not to be used with detector guardsunless 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, installed and

ared for as described in the user’s manual, and if smoke reaches the Alarm. If you are unsure which type of unit to install, refer to NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code). National Fire Protection Association, One B

atterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101. Local building codes may also require specific

units in new construction or in different areas of the home.

connected so if one unit senses smoke, all

an be inter

AC with battery (DC) back-up: will

will damage the Alarm. If you are

SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS

his Smoke Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in places housing many people—like apartment buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, d

ormitories, hospitals, long-term health care facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or group homes of any kind—even if they were once single-family homes. It is not a suitable s

ubstitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and special-purpose non-r and alarm systems. Depending on the building codes in your area, this Smoke Alarm may be used to provide additional protection in these facilities.

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

In new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or AC/DC powered Smoke A

larms only. AC, AC/DC, or DC powered Smoke Alarms can be used in existing construction as specified by local building codes. Refer to NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), local building codes, or consult your Fir

equirements in buildings not defined as “households.”

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1. Single-Family Residence: Single family home, townhouse. It is recommended Smoke Alarms b

e installed on every level of the home, in every bedroom, and in each bedroom hallway.

. Multi-Family or Mixed Occupant Residence:Apartment building, condominium. This

Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in individual apartments or condos, provided a primary fire d

etection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like

obbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide

ufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.

3. Institutions: Hospitals, day care facilities, long-term health car A

larm is suitable for use in individual patient sleeping/resident rooms, provided a primary fire d

etection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like

obbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide

ufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.

4. Hotels and Motels: Also boarding houses and dormitories. This Smoke Alarm is suitable f

or use inside individual sleeping/r already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or p

orches. Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all

esidents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.

LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS

moke Alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from home fires worldwide. However, like any warning device, Smoke Alarms can only work if they are properly l

ocated, installed, and maintained, and if smoke reaches the Alarms. They are not foolproof.

Smoke alarms may not waken all individuals. Practice the escape plan at least twice a y

ear, making sure that everyone is involved – from kids to grandparents. Allow children to master fire escape planning and practice before holding a fire drill at night when they are s

leeping. If children or others do not readily waken to the sound of the smoke alarm, or if t

here are infants or family members with mobility limitations, make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in fire drill and in the event of an emer t

hat you hold a fire drill while family members are sleeping in order to determine their r

esponse to the sound of the smoke alarm while sleeping and to determine whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency

Smoke Alarms cannot work without power. Battery operated units cannot work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong type of batteries are used, or if the

e not installed correctly. AC units cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any

atteries ar reason (open fuse or circuit breaker, failure along a power line or at a power station, electrical f

ire that burns the electrical wires, etc.). If you are concerned about the limitations of battery

, install both types of units.

r AC power

moke Alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach the Alarms.Smoke from

es in chimneys or walls, on roofs, or on the other side of closed doors may not r

ir sensing chamber and set off the Alarm. That is why one unit should be installed inside each b

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

and in the hallway between them.

moke Alarms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the dwelling.For example,

a stand-alone unit on the second floor may not detect smoke fr

eads. This may not give you enough time to escape safely. That is why recommended

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inimum protection is at least one unit in every sleeping area, and every bedroom on every

level of your dwelling. Even with a unit on every floor, stand-alone units may not pr

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afety experts recommend installing interconnected AC powered units with battery back-up (see “About Smoke Alarms”) or professional fir s

moke, all units alarm. Inter units since all units alarm when one detects smoke.

moke Alar

ent standards, it may not be heard if: 1) the unit is located outside a closed or partially

curr closed door, 2) residents recently consumed alcohol or drugs, 3) the Alarm is drowned out

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y noise fr impaired or sound sleepers. Special purpose units, like those with visual and audible alarms, should be installed for hearing impaired residents.

Smoke Alar injury, or death, since smoke from some fires may not reach the unit immediately. Examples of this include persons smoking in bed, childr

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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.

LIMITED W

BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of BRK®brand and First Alert®brand pr

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 repair or replace this

oduct or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty

period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component.

If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of

equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.

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. Proof of purchase is

required to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores

selling BRK products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms

and conditions

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the

following: negligent use or misuse of the pr

contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other

than BRK or an authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of

God, such as fir

this unit.

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

breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable

, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in

law

duration to the duration of the above warranty

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.

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warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM -

5:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. To assist us in serving you,

please have the model number and date of pur

For Warranty Service return to: BRK Brands, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906

Battery:BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty

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

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