BRK electronic SL177 User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

AC POWERED STROBE LIGHT FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED

Input: 120V AC ~, 60Hz

obe: 177 candela minimum

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UL ST

ANDARD 1971

Model SL177

M08-0188-000 J1 05/07 Printed in Mexico

BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS STROBE LIGHT

TANT!

IMPOR

Strobe Lights”. This Strobe Light is intended to be interconnected with functioning

smoke, heat or carbon monoxide alarms. It has no means of detection on it own. It will not operate without AC power cally designed to wake hearing impaired persons as specified by NFPA 72, Underwriters Laboratories (UL 1971), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ANSI 117.1.

This Str danger where hearing impaired residents can see it, as described in this manual. This unit will not sense smoke, carbon monoxide, gas, heat or flame. It cannot pr

Check Your Local Building Codes

This Str family or multi-family dwellings and institutional applications including sleeping areas of hospitals, hotels, motels, nursing homes, long term health car dwellings. See “Special Compliance Considerations” for details.

Read “Recommended Placement for Hearing Impair

. Its operation is specifi-

obe Light can ONLY give an early warning of a potentially

ous fire or CO incident if it is installed, maintained and located

event or extinguish fires.

obe Light is designed to be used in typical residential single-

e facilities, day care facilities, dormitories or other similar

TANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.

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This user’s manual contains important information about your Strobe

s operation. If you are installing this Strobe Light for use by others,

Light’ you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Before You Install This Strobe Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Recommended Placement

Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

How To Install This Strobe Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

If This Strobe Light Activates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

If an Interconnected CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

If an Interconnected Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

If You Suspect A Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Limitations of Strobes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing First Alert for your hearing impaired Strobe Light needs. Y designed to pr of a fire or a carbon monoxide danger when used with smoke, heat or carbon monoxide alarms. Please take the time to read this manual and make the Strobe Light an integral part of your family’s safety plan.

Key Featur Smart Strobe: Separate flash patterns to distinguish smoke/heat or

CO danger. Can be interconnected with First Alert®and BRK®smoke, CO, smoke/CO combo and heat alarms.

177 Candela Xenon Light: Powerful 177 candela xenon strobe light provides effective visual warning to awaken hearing impaired residents.

Smart Interconnect: One interconnect wire carries smoke and CO alarm signals.

Meets ADA Requirements: Meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power to the area where you will install this Str before beginning installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.

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Installation of this Strobe Light must conform to the electrical codes in your ar (NEC), NFPA 72, NFPA 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA); OTFDC (CABO), and any other local or building codes that may apply be performed by a licensed electrician. Failur these guidelines may result in injury or property damage.

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Strobe Light 60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch, dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure to connect this from providing constant protection.

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It is possible an electrical fire could occur on the circuit powering this unit could be cut off and it may fail to activate. Some safety experts recommend wiring warning devices like this unit on separate circuits from other appliances, since these circuits are not as likely to be overloaded. Other safety experts recommend wiring these units on the same circuits as appliances so it is more readily apparent if the circuit fails.

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Never disconnect the power from an AC powered Alarm 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 interconnected units . The interconnected alarm will reset automatically when it returns to normal operation. Never remove the batteries from a battery operated Alarm to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Instead open a window or fan the smoke away. The Alarm will reset automatically.

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RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT FOR HEARING IMPAIRED STROBE LIGHTS

According to NFPA 72, at a minimum a strobe should installed within 16 feet (4.9 meters) of the pillow

For wall mounting, the strobe should be between 80 to 96 inches (203 to 244 cm) above the floor

For ceiling mounting: Ideally center of the room. See diagram.

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This device is not a smoke, heat or carbon monoxide alarm. It must be interconnected with operating alarms to provide protection. It will not work without AC power

This strobe light must be interconnected with smoke, heat and/or carbon monoxide alarms either within or nearby the sleeping rooms to provide protection.

STROBE LIGHT OUTPUT FOR WALL & CEILING

90 90

Angle

(In Degrees)

Per

cent

Light Intensity

5-25

30-45

50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90

100

90 75 55 45 40 35 35 30 30 25 25

45 45

WALL

LIGHT

CEILING

FIGURE 1: Light Output for

Ceiling Mount

FIGURE 2: Light Output for Wall Mount

MOUNTING

The intensity of the str In other words, the light is brightest directly in front of the strobe light and is progressively less bright to either side. As required by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), the following illustrations show how the strobe light is dispersed. Use them to help you choose where to locate units for the hearing impaired.

PHOTOSENSITIVE EPILEPSY AND STROBE FLASH RA

Individuals who ar an increased probability for seizures with multiple strobe lights flashing

onously. The frequency or speed of flashing light that is most

asynchr likely to cause seizur lights most likely to trigger seizures are between the frequency of 5 to 30 flashes per second (Hertz). This str per second.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, most workplaces and places serving the public, including theaters, restaurants, and recr are required to have fire alarms, which flash as well as ring so that people who cannot hear or cannot hear well will know that there is an

gency.

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obe light gradually lessens as the angle increases.

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e susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy might have

es varies from person to person. Generally, flashing

obe light flashes at about 1 flash

eation areas,

WEEKLY TESTING

o test this strobe light you must activate the test button of each inter-

T connected, smoke, CO or heat alarm. This will send a signal to the

obe light and cause the unit to begin flashing. Depending on what

str type of alarms you have connected, the str patterns.

Smoke/Heat Alar CO Alarms: Intermittent approximately 1 flash per second for four

flashes, then 5 seconds off. Pattern is repeated. These dif

distinguish the danger present. The flash patterns approximate the audible alarm emitted by either a smoke or heat alarm or a carbon monoxide alarm. Note that a heat alarm will emit the same hor as a smoke alarm. Make sure all members of your family understand

ferent flash patterns.

the dif

Do not look directly at or touch the lens while the strobe light is flashing. Doing so can hurt your eyes or burn your fingers.

obe light does not flash during testing and the alarm does not sound,

str check the fuse or circuit breaker supplying power to the alarm circuit. If the alarm sounds and the strobe light does not flash, refer to the installation instructions in this manual to insur properly. If the strobe light still does not work it should be replaced.

When testing the inter the unit when the alar emergency. Exposure to the horn at close range may harm your hearing.

be tested individually to ensur test all interconnected alarms every week to make sure they are working

operly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test the

pr alarms and str

ms:

Constant appr

ferent patterns are to help a hearing impaired person better

connected alarm, do not stand too close to

m is sounding. It is loud to wake you in an

connected alarms connected to this strobe light must

All inter

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oximately 1 flash per second.

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If the

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HOW TO INSTALL THIS STROBE LIGHT

This Strobe Light is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box to a 4-inch (10 cm) diagonal size, on either the ceiling or wall (if allowed by local codes). Read “Recommended Placement for Hearing Impaired Strobe Lights” before you begin installation.

Tools you will need: • Standard Flathead screwdriver • Wire strippers

THE PARTS OF THIS STROBE LIGHT

The Mounting Bracket

Installs onto the junction box. It has a variety of screw slots to fit most boxes. If a junction box is not already in place, install one using standard #12 or #14 gauge copper wire. To remove the mounting bracket from the base, hold the base firmly and twist mounting bracket counterclockwise.

The Power Connector

The power connector plugs into a power input block on the Strobe Light and supplies it AC power.

•Black wir

e is “hot.”

•White wire is neutral.

•Orange wire is used for interconnect.

If you need to remove the power connector, turn POWER OFF first.

ewdriver blade between the power connector and

a flat scr the security tab inside the power input block. Gently pry back the tab and pull the connector free.

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.

To remove the power connector, insert

Make sur

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

1 Mounting slot and screw (1 of 2) 2 Junction box 3 Mounting bracket

Mounting Bracket Alignment Arrow

4 5 Mounting slot and screw (1 of 2) 6 Wire strip gauge 7 Neutral (white) AC wire

Hot (black) AC wir

e 9 Interconnect wire 10 Alignment Tab On Alarm 11 Turn to attach to bracket 12 Turn to remove from bracket

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