Electronics Line 3000 EL2603NA Users Manual

Introduction

The EL-2603NA is a smoke detector and transmitter designed for use with Electronics Line 3000’s supervised wireless range of
receivers. The EL-2603NA sends a status transmission to the receiver every hour to indicate that the transmitter is functional.

Smoke Detector/Base Lock discourages unauthorized removal of the transmitter or of the batteries by requiring a screwdriver to
remove the detector from the base. Please read this guide thoroughly before proceeding with the installation.

Internal Signal Outputs

The smoke detector is listed with a transmitter that provides the following signals for interfacing:

• Alarm

• Alarm restore

• Low battery

• Supervision check-in

The following procedure explains the installation of the EL-2603NA wireless smoke detector and its registration to the receiver,
selecting location, test procedures, attaching and removing, maintenance and specifications.

Selecting a Location

Selecting a suitable location is critical to the operation of smoke detectors. This
equipment should be installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection
Association's (NFA) Standard 72.

Where to Locate the Required Smoke Detectors in Existing Construction.

The major threat from fire in a family living unit occurs at night when everyone is
asleep. The principal threat to persons in sleeping areas comes from fires in the
remainder of the unit. Therefore, a smoke detector(s) is best located between the
bedroom areas and the rest of the unit. In units with only one bedroom area on one
floor, the smoke detector(s) should be located as shown in Figure 1A.

In family living units with more than one bedroom area or with bedrooms on more
than one floor, more than one smoke detector is required, as shown in Figure 1 B. In
addition to smoke detectors outside of the sleeping areas, the installation of a smoke
detector on each additional story of the family living unit, including the basement, is
required. These installations are shown in Figure 1 C. The living area smoke
detector should be installed in the living room or near the stairway to the upper level,
or in both locations. The basement smoke detector should be installed in close
proximity to the stairway leading to the floor above. Where installed on an open­joisted ceiling, the detector should be placed on the bottom of the joists. The detector
should be positioned relative to the stairway to intercept smoke coming from a fire in
the basement before the smoke enters the stairway.

Where to Locate the Required Smoke Detectors in New Construction

All of the smoke detectors specified in this section for existing construction are
required and, in addition, a smoke detector is required in each bedroom.

Are more Smoke Detectors Desirable?

The required number of smoke detectors might not provide reliable early warning
protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the
required smoke detectors. For this reason, it is recommended that the householder
consider the use of additional smoke detectors for those areas for increased
protection. The additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room,
furnace room, utility room, and hallways not protected by the required smoke
detectors. The installation of smoke detectors in kitchens, attics (finished or
unfinished), or garages is not normally recommended, as these locations
occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation.

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In addition to NFA 72, use the following location guidelines to optimize performance
and reduce the chance of false alarms from the detector:

Regulations pertaining to smoke detector installations vary from
state to state. For more information, contact your local fire
department or local authority having jurisdiction.

• Locate ceiling-mounted smoke detectors in the center of a room or
hallway at least 4 inches (10cm) from any walls or partitions.

• Locate wall-mounted smoke detectors so the top of the detector is 4
to 12 inches (10 to 30cm) below the ceiling.

• Locate in a suitable environment as follows:

• - Temperature between 40°F (4.4°C) and 100°F (37.8°C)

• - Humidity between 0 and 95% non-condensing

Figure 1 C: More Than One Story

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Figure 1 B:

More Than

One Bedroom

Area