USER’S MANUAL
UL STANDARD 217
WIRELESS
ONELINKTMAC POWERED
SMOKE ALARM WITH BATTERY BACK-UP
Input: 120V AC ~,
60Hz, 0.09A
TANT!
PLEASE READ CAREFULL
This user’
Smoke Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this Smoke Alarm for use by
others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user
Printed in Mexico
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
e Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
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Before You Install This Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
How To Install This Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
eekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
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Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Optional Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Understanding the Indicator Lights
and Alarm Horn Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Wireless Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
If This Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
What To Do In Case Of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Using the Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
If You Suspect a Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Limitations of Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
© 2006 BRK Brands, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122
Consumer 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
combustion. Smoke par
in all fires.
Ionization technology is generally mor
technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced
eater amounts by flaming fir
in gr
materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include
paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.
Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization
technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in
eater amounts by smoldering fir
gr
before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes
burning in couches or bedding.
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each
level and in every bedroom of your home.
ticles of var
ying number and size ar
e sensitive than photoelectric
es, which consume combustible
es, which may smolder for hours
e produced
BEFORE YOU INST
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“Locations to A
the air, and when smoke reaches its sensing chamber, it alarms. It can give
you mor
ning of developing fires if it is installed, maintained and located where
war
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 pr
extinguish fir
Understand The Dif
Battery power
types of pr
Know Where To Install Your Smoke Alarms
Fire Safety Professionals recommend at least one Smoke Alarm on every
level of your home, in every bedr
separate sleeping ar
and “Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms” for details.
Know What Smoke Alar
A Smoke Alarm can help alert you to fir
escape. It can only sound an alarm once smoke reaches the sensor. See
“Limitations of Smoke Alarms” for details.
Check Y
This Smoke Alarm is designed to be used in a typical single-family home.
It alone will not meet r
hotels or motels. See “Special Compliance Considerations”
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the
Smoke Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket.
Failur
injury or death.
•
• Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes in
• This unit must be powered by a 24-hour, 120VAC pure sine wave
• This Smoke Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate.
•
•
• This Smoke Alarm has a battery drawer which resists closing
• Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding.
• Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the
Read “Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms” and
void for Smoke Alarms” before beginning. This unit monitors
e time to escape before fire spreads. This unit can ONLY give an early
es.
ferent Type of Smoke Alarms
ed or electrical? Different Smoke Alarms provide different
otection. See “About Smoke Alarms” for details.
our Local Building Codes
e to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock,
This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is recommended
that you install special units which use devices like flashing strobe
lights to alert hearing impaired residents.
your area; Article 760 of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72, NFPA 101; 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.
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
protection.
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 ONL
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.
unless a batter
operate under DC power without a battery.
It is loud to wake you in an emergency. Exposure to the horn at
close range may har
sensing chambers and prevent the unit from operating properly.
ALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
event or
ea. See “Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms”
ms Can and Can’t Do
equirements for boarding houses, apartment buildings,
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oom, and in every bedroom hallway or
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for details.
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FIRE SAFETY TIPS
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away
from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers; 4) Keep
electrical appliances in good condition and don’
5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and debrisfree; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep
portable heaters and open flames, like candles, away fr
materials; 8) Don’t let rubbish accumulate.
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly
they are not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert
you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire 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 ar
. Replace alarms immediately if
t overload electrical cir
om flammable
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HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
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B
This Smoke Alarm is designed to be mounted on any standar
Read “Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms” and “Locations to A
Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers • Standard Flathead screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver.
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.
The Mounting Bracket:
To remove the mounting bracket from the Smoke
Alarm base, hold the Smoke Alarm base firmly
and twist the mounting bracket counter
The mounting bracket installs onto the junction box.
It has a variety of scr
The Power Connector:
The power connector plugs into a power input block on
the Smoke Alarm. It supplies the unit with AC power
• The black wir
• The white wir
The orange wire is used for interconnect.
•
If you need to remove the power connector, turn
POWER OFF first. Insert a flat scr
between the power connector and the security tab
inside the power input block. Gently pry back the tab
and pull the connector fr
Make sur
e is “hot.”
e is neutral.
e the Alarm is not receiving excessively noisy power. Examples of noisy power could be major appliances on the same
clockwise.
ew slots to fit most boxes.
ewdriver blade
ee.
d wiring junction box up to a 4-inch (10 cm) size, on either the ceiling or wall (if allowed by local codes).
void For Smoke Alarms” before you begin installation.
THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM
The Parts of This Unit
1 Mounting Bracket
Mounting Slots
2
Locking Pins (break out of bracket)
3
Hot (Black) AC Wire
4
.
5 Neutral (White) AC Wire
6 Interconnect (Orange) Wire
Quick-Connect Power Connector
7
Turn this way to remove from bracket
8
9 Turn this way to attach to bracket
10 Slide-Out Battery Drawer
WEEKLY TESTING
• NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might
accidentally damage or 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).
• If the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately.
Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer
replacement. See “Limited Warranty” at the end of this manual.
for
DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding. Exposure
at close range may 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.
the alarm sounds (the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you
release the button). If it does not alarm, make sure the unit is receiving power
and test it again. If it still does not alarm, replace it immediately. During 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.
Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested.
Press and hold the test button on the cover of the unit until
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.
This unit has been designed to be as maintenance-free as possible, but there
are 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
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 warning). This warning should last
7 days, but you should replace the batteries immediately to continue your
protection.
Choosing a replacement battery:
es 2 “AA” Energizer E91 batteries.
our Smoke Alarm r
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are available at many local retail stores.
Actual battery service life depends on the smoke alarm and the environment
in which it is installed. All the batteries specified above are acceptable
eplacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufacturer’s suggested
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battery life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts
“chirping” (the “low battery warning”).
To replace the batteries (without removing Alarm from the ceiling
or wall):
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Press tabs A and B as shown in the
diagram and r
3. Insert the new batteries, making sure
they snap completely into the battery
compartment. Match the terminals on
the ends of the batteries with the
terminals on the unit.
4. Close the battery compartment, and then
test the unit by pr
button.
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These batteries
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B
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7
6
3
11
2
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3
4 4
5
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Model SA520. Then add additional battery-operated Alarms to expand the
system with no additional electrical work.
1.
2.
3. If you purchased the Talking Smoke
4.
5. Press and hold the test button and then close the battery drawer.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. Repeat steps 4-9 for additional ONELINK
You have now successfully linked your new ONELINKTMAlarms.
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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 more than one Smoke Alarm, you MUST read “Special
Requirements For Interconnected Smoke Alarms” below before you begin
installation.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power to the area where you
will install this unit 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. Remove the mounting bracket from
2. Using wire nuts, connect the power
3. Plug the power connector into the back of the Smoke Alarm.
4.
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.
QUICK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
eplacing one Alarm in the series with the First Alert
Insert the batteries into the battery
drawer of the first Alarm and close
the drawer
.
connected 120V AC hardwired system by
The Alarm will sound with a chirp.
and Carbon Monoxide Alarm, you
will now be pr
Alarm's location. Follow the direction given by the Alarm.
NOTE: Steps 4 through 6 need to be completed within two minutes.
If mor
blinking. Simply open the battery drawer of the second Alarm
and repeat steps 4 through 6.
Insert the batteries into the battery drawer of the
CLOSE THE DRAWER.
Once you hear the unit chirp, release the test button. The Green power
LED will start to blink indicating the ONELINK
program data from one of the other setup ONELINKTMAlarms.
Press and hold the test button on the first Alarm, until the second Alarm
chirps and its Green power LED stops blinking. Then release the test
button.
If you purchased the Talking Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm, you
will now be prompted to set the Alarm's location. Follow the directions
given by the Alarm.
If you have purchased the hardwired battery back-up ONELINK
you can now connect the hardwired Alarm by installing the three-wire
connector on the ceiling to the Alarm.
ompted to set the
e than two minutes pass, the Green power LED will stop
TM
TM
Alarms.
o add additional Alarms at a later time, follow steps 4 through 9.
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ONELINK
next Alarm. DO NOT
Alarm is waiting for
TM
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Alarm,
FOLLOW THESE INSTALLATION STEPS
the base, and attach it to the junction
box.
connector to the household wiring.
AND-ALONE ALARM ONL
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Connect the white wir
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the junction box.
Connect the black wir
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junction box.
• Tuck the orange wire inside the junction box. It is used for interconnect
only.
INTERCONNECTED UNITS ONL
f about 1/2” (12 mm) of the plastic coating on the orange wire
Strip of
on the power connector.
• 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
junction box.
Connect the orange wire on the power connector to the interconnect
•
wire in the junction box. Repeat for each unit you are interconnecting.
Never connect the hot or neutral wir
interconnect wire. Never cross hot and neutral wires between Alarms.
Position the base of the Smoke Alarm over the mounting bracket and tur
The Alarm can be positioned over the bracket every 90°. Turn the Smoke
Alarm clockwise (right) until the unit is in place.
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e on the power connector to the neutral wire in
e on the power connector to the hot wir
e in the
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es in the junction box to the orange
Continued above...
INSTALLATION STEPS, Continued
AND-ALONE ALARM ONLY:
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If you are only installing one Smoke Alarm, restore power to the
•
junction box.
INTERCONNECTED UNITS ONL
• If you are interconnecting multiple Smoke Alarms, repeat steps
1-5 for each Smoke Alar
estore power to the junction box.
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ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not r
Alarms are completely installed. Restoring power before installation is
complete may r
Make sure the Smoke Alarm is receiving AC power. Under normal
6.
operation, the Green power indicator light will shine continuously.
7. If the Green power indicator light does not light,
TO THE JUNCTION BOX and r
e correct and the Green power indicator still does not light when you
ar
restore the power, the unit should be replaced immediately.
8. Test each Smoke Alarm. Press and hold the Test/Silence button until the
unit alarms.
test each unit individually. Make sure all units alarm when each one
is tested.
If any unit in the series does not alarm, TURN OFF POWER and r
connections. If it does not alarm when you restore power, replace it
immediately
esult in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
When testing a series of inter
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m in the series. When you are finished,
estore power until all Smoke
echeck all connections. If all connections
TURN OFF POWER
connected units you must
echeck
Special Requirements For Interconnected Smoke Alarms
• Failure to meet any of the above requirements could damage the
units and cause 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. AC powered Smoke Alarms will not operate.
Interconnected units can provide earlier warning of fire than stand-alone units,
especially if a fire starts in a remote area of the dwelling. If any unit in the series
senses smoke, all units will alarm. To determine which Smoke Alarm initiated an
alarm, see table:
On Initiating Alarms Red LED flashes rapidly
On All Other Alarms Red LED is Off
Interconnect units within a single family residence only. Otherwise all households will experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit in the series.
Interconnected units will only work if they are wired to compatible units and
all requirements are met. This unit is designed to be compatible with:
First Alert®Smoke Alarm Models SA4120, SA4121B, SA100B, 9120 series
and BRK Electronics®Smoke Alarm Models 100S, 4120 series, 9120 series,
7010 series; BRK Electronics®Heat Alarm Models HD6135F, HD6135FB;
Smoke/CO Alarm Models SC6120B, SC9120B; CO Alarm Model CO5120B;
Relay Modules RM3 and RM4.
Interconnected units must meet ALL of the following requirements:
• 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
1000 feet (300 meters). The inter
larger, rated at least 300V. If an interconnect wire is not already part of
your household wiring, you will need to install one. This type of wire is
commonly available at Hardware and Electrical Supply stores.
All wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and Article 760 of NFPA
•
70 (NEC). Refer to NFP
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A 72, NFP
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Unswitched 120V
A.
60 Hz source
1. Smoke Alarm
2. Ceiling or W
Power Connector
3.
AC
all
connect wire should be #18 gauge or
A 101, and/or your local building code for
ements.
B. To additional units; Maximum = 18 total
(Maximum 12 Smoke Alarms)
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4. Wir
5. Junction Box
Neutral Wir
6.
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connect Wire
Inter
7.
(Orange)
8. Hot Wire (Blk)
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The locking featur
households where unauthorized battery or Alarm removal is not a concern.
These Smoke Alarms have two separate locking featur
to the mounting bracket. Y
Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers • Standard Flathead screwdriver.
Both locking featur
om the mounting bracket, depending on how many locking features you want to use.
fr
o permanently remove either lock, insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock, and pry the pin out of the lock.
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es are designed to discourage unauthorized removal of the battery or Alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in single-family
ou can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.
es use locking pins, which are molded into the mounting bracket. Using needle-nose pliers, remove one or both pins
es: one to lock the battery compartment, and the other to lock the Smoke Alarm
OPTIONAL LOCKING FEA
TURES
TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Do not lock the batter
y and tested the battery back-up.
batter
Push and hold Test/Silence button until the alarm sounds:
1.
3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
If the unit does not alar
compartment! Install a new battery and test again. If the Smoke
m still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
Alar
2. Using needle-nose pliers, detach one locking pin from the mounting
bracket.
3. Push the locking pin through the hole near the battery drawer on the
back of the Smoke Alarm.
y compartment until you have installed the
m during testing, DO NOT lock the battery
TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach one locking pin from mounting bracket.
TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Once the Smoke Alarm is installed, you must disconnect it fr
e unlocking the battery compartment.
befor
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. T
Smoke Alar
Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock,
injur
Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or AC/DC
Smoke Alarm. First, turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
Next, r
ess and hold the T
pr
branch circuit.
1.
2. Disconnect the power connector by gently prying
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.
y or death.
emove the battery from Smoke Alarms with battery back-up. Finally,
Remove the Smoke Alarm from the mounting
bracket. If the unit is locked to the bracket, see
the section “To Unlock the Mounting Bracket.”
it away fr
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.
est/Silence button for 5-10 seconds to discharge the
om the back of the Smoke Alarm.
urn off the power to the area where the
elock
om the AC power
TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the
Smoke 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.
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.
Always discharge the branch cir
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. Insert a flathead screwdriver between the
mounting bracket pin and the mounting bracket.
Pry the Smoke Alarm away from the bracket by
2.
turning both the screwdriver and the Smoke
Alarm counter
4
clockwise (left) at the same time.
cuit before servicing an AC or AC/DC
UNDERST
ANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND ALARM HORN PATTERNS
AC Power
All Models
Normal Operation Constant Green LED
No Audible Alarm
est Condition
T
m Condition*
Alar
(Initiating Unit)
Silence Mode Rapidly Flashing
Low Battery Alarm “chirp’’ approx.
Malfunction 3 rapid “chirps”
NOTE: When power is applied, unit(s) may alar
*
When any Smoke Alarm in an inter
red LED will flash rapidly. The red LEDs will remain OFF on any remaining
alarms in the series. This featur
ed the alarm.
trigger
Constant Gr
Rapidly Flashing
Red LED
Audible Alarm
Constant Gr
Rapidly Flashing
Red LED
Audible Alarm
Red LED
once/minute
minute; LED flashes
approx. once a minute
een LED
een LED
every
connected series triggers an alarm, its
e helps responders identify which unit(s)
DC Power
Green LED Off
No Audible Alarm
een LED Off
Gr
Rapidly Flashing
Red LED
Audible Alarm
een LED Off
Gr
Rapidly Flashing
Red LED
Audible Alarm
Rapidly Flashing
Red LED
Alarm “chirp’’ approx.
once/minute
3 rapid “chirps”
minute; LED flashes
approx. once a minute
m momentarily.
every
WIRELESS OPERATION
First Alert®ONELINKTMTechnology is the easy, cost-effective way to provide
your family with whole-home safety. All ONELINKTMAlarms communicate with
each other without wires or connectors. When one Alarm sounds, they all
sound. This provides your family with an earlier warning of potential danger,
and gives you more time to react.
The communication distance (range) between any two ONELINK
typically 50 feet (15 meters) inside of a home. Some features of a home, such
as the number of floors, number/size of rooms, furniture and types of building
materials used may reduce the range of the Alarms. Examples include:
suspended ceilings, ductwork, large metallic appliances (refrigerators) and
metal studs. A feature of ONELINK
network. All Alarms will repeat any alarm signal that is received to all other
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by adding additional Alarms to route the wireless signal around obstructions.
Your First Alert®ONELINKTMSmoke Alarm will automatically communicate
potential fires with all other First Alert®ONELINKTMSmoke Alarms.
FCC NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interfer
eceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by BRK Brands, Inc.
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Alarms. 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
Alarm is tested individually before and after installation to make
sure that all Alar
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between buildings. The Alar
under these conditions.
• Metal objects and metallic wallpaper may interfere with signals
from wireless Alarms. Alarms should be tested after changes to
your home such as remodeling, moving furniture, and with metal
doors opened and closed.
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IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS
RESPONDING TO AN ALARM
During an alar
3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
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• Never disconnect the AC power to quiet an unwanted alarm.
• If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
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When an inter
indicator light on the unit(s) that initiated the alarm will blink rapidly. It will
emain OFF on any remaining units.
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If the unit alarms, get everyone out of the dwelling immediately
If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a fire—
cooking smoke or an extr
window or
to silence the Alarm). This will silence the alarm, and once the smoke clears the
unit will r
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 dr
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 escape 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 sure everybody got out safely.
• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.
Give your address, then your name.
• Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.
Alarms have various limitations. See "Limitations of Smoke Alarms" for
details.
USING THE SILENCE FEATURE
The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 15
minutes.
The Silence Feature does not disable the unit—it makes it temporarily
less sensitive to smoke. For your safety
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
the smoke, do not assume it is an unwanted alarm. Not responding to an
alarm can result in property loss, injury, or death.
To silence Smoke Alarms in an interconnected series:
1. To silence multiple alarms in an interconnected series, you must press the
Test/Silence button on the unit(s) that triggered the alarm.
2. Once you activate the Silence feature, the Red LED will continue to flash
rapidly
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timer.
The Silence Featur
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cover.
stays in silence mode continuously, it should be replaced immediately.
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If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you of a
potentially danger
NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or
death.
Disconnecting the power disables the Alar
smoke. This will r
fan the smoke away from the unit. The Alarm will reset automatically.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Attempting to disconnect the power
connector from the unit when the power is on may result in electrical
shock, serious injury or death.
connected system of AC powered units is in alarm, the alarm
door and fan the smoke away from the unit (Use the Silence Feature
eset itself automatically.
essed or collect anything.
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If the unit will not silence and no heavy smoke is present, or if it
ous situation that requires your immediate attention.
emove your protection. Instead, open a window or
emely dusty furnace, for example—open a nearby
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e on these units can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm
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SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING
This silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning “chirp” for
up to 8 hours. Y
Test/Silence button on the alarm cover.
Once the low battery warning “chirp” silence feature is activated, the unit
continues to flash the Green light twice a minute for 8 hours. After 8 hours, the
low battery “chirp” will r
this unit will not operate without battery power!
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go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume (LED flashes and
unit sounds “chirp” once a minute).
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IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM
Smoke Alarms may not operate pr
batteries, a build-up of dirt, dust or grease on the Smoke Alarm cover, or
installation in an impr
“Regular Maintenance,” and install a fr
again. If it fails to test properly when you use the test button, or if the problem
eplace the Smoke Alarm immediately.
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If you hear a “chirp” approximately once a minute, replace the
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batteries.
• If you experience frequent non-emergency alarms (like those caused
by cooking smoke), try relocating the Smoke Alarm.
If the alarm sounds when no smoke is visible, try cleaning or
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elocating the Smoke Alarm. The cover may be dirty.
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• If the alarm does not sound during testing, make sure it is receiving
AC power from the household current.
Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or AC/DC
Smoke Alar
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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 Warranty Service” in the Limited Warranty.
cuit.
Do not try fixing the alarm yourself – this will void your warranty!
oper location. Clean the Smoke Alarm as described in
m. First, turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse
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RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS
FOR SMOKE ALARMS
Installing Smoke Alar
The 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 must 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 rooms, 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
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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 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),
install 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
and from region to region. Check with your local Fire Department for current
requirements in your area.
connected for added protection.
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It is recommended AC or AC/DC units be inter-
AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDA
A 72 (National Fire Code)
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Smoke Alarms shall be installed in each separate sleeping r
sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional
story of the family living unit, including basements and excluding crawl spaces
and unfinished attics.
In new construction, Alarms shall be so arranged that operation of any one
Alarm shall cause the operation of all Alarms within the dwelling.
Smoke Detection-Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable?
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eas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required Smoke
ar
Alarms. For this reason, it is recommended that the householder consider the
use of additional Smoke Alarms for those ar
additional ar
utility room, and hallways not protected by the required Smoke Alarms. The
installation of Smoke Alarms in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or
garages is not normally r
ence conditions that can result in improper operation.
eas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room,
ovide reliable early warning protection for those
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LOCATIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS
For best per
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• In very damp, humid or steamy areas, or directly near bathrooms with
• Where the temperatures are regularly below 40˚ F (4˚ C) or above 100˚ F
• In very dusty, dirty, or greasy areas. Do not install a Smoke Alarm directly
• Near fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty areas. Drafts can blow
• In insect infested areas. Insects can clog openings to the sensing chamber
• Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical
• In “dead air” spaces. “Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke from reaching
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 placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm)
from the wall/ceiling line, below typical “dead air” spaces.
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 r
etc. of the ceiling's slope. Refer to NFPA 72 for details on requirements for
sloped or peaked ceilings.
formance, AVOID installing Smoke Alarms in these areas:
Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form
when something bur
garages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the
ces of combustion particles (stove, furnace, water heater, space heater)
sour
if possible. In ar
mobile, or smaller homes, for example – it is recommended the Smoke
Alarm be placed as far fr
placement recommendations are intended to keep these Alarms at a reasonable distance from a fuel-burning source, and thus reduce “unwanted”
alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke Alarm is placed dir
next to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate these areas as much as possible.
In air streams near kitchens. Air currents can draw cooking smoke into the
sensing chamber of a Smoke Alarm near the kitchen.
showers. Keep units at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from showers,
saunas, dishwashers, etc.
(38˚ C) including unheated buildings, outdoor rooms, porches, or unfinished
attics or basements.
over the stove or range. Clean a laundry room unit frequently to keep it
free of dust or lint.
smoke away from the unit, preventing it from reaching sensing chamber.
and cause unwanted alarms.
“noise” can interfere with the sensor.
the Smoke Alarm.
ns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens,
eas where a 20-foot distance is not possible – in modular,
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This equipment should be installed in accordance with NFPA (National Fire
Protection Association) 72 and
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and regulatory codes may apply in your area. Always check compliance
requirements before beginning any installation.
with Under
ch Park, Quincy
writers Laboratories Inc.
101. National Fire Protection Association,
, MA 02269-9101.
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ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS
Battery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms: Provide protection even when electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units are
easy to install, and do not r
AC power
smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.
AC with battery (DC) back-up: will operate if electricity fails, provided the
batteries ar
installed by a qualified electrician.
ONELINKTMSmoke Alarms with battery (DC) back-up: Interconnects with
all ONELINK
nectors, so when one alarm sounds, they all sound. Will operate if electricity
fails, pr
install, and do not require professional installation.
Smoke Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power
systems: AC power
pure sine wave inverters. Operating this Smoke Alarm with most batterypowered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products or square wave or
“quasi sine wave” inverters will damage the Alarm. If you ar
your inverter or UPS type, please consult with the manufacturer to verify.
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e fresh and correctly installed. AC and AC/DC units must be
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ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS, Continued
Smoke Alar
should be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a visual alarm and
an audible alarm hor
Disabilities Act. These units can be inter
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 ar
installed and cared 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
e Protection Association) 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life
Fir
Safety Code). National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269-9101.
in new construction or in dif
ms for the hearing impaired:
n, and meet the requirements of the Americans With
e designed to provide early warning of fires if located,
Local building codes may also require specific units
ferent areas of the home.
Special purpose Smoke Alarms
connected so if one unit senses
SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
This Smoke Alar
detection systems in places housing many people—like apar
buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, long-
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homes of any kind—even if they wer
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Depending on the building codes in your area, this Smoke Alarm may be
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The following infor
In new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or AC/DC
ed Smoke Alarms only. AC, AC/DC, or DC powered Smoke Alarms can be
power
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 Fire Department for detailed fire protection requirements
in buildings not defined as “households.”
1. Single-Family Residence:
Single family home, townhouse. It is recommended Smoke Alarms be installed
on every level of the home, in every bedr
2. 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 detection system
already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like
lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may
not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection
ordinances/regulations.
3. Institutions: Hospitals, day care facilities, long-term health care facilities.
This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in individual patient sleeping/resident
rooms, provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire
detection requirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches.
Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient 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 for use inside individual sleeping/resident rooms, provided a
primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements
in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm in
common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local
fire protection ordinances/regulations.
m alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire
e once single-family homes. It is not
cial buildings, and special-purpose non-resi-
equire special fire detection and alarm systems.
ovide additional protection in these facilities.
mation applies to all four types of buildings listed below:
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tment
LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
Smoke Alarms have played a key r
fires worldwide. However, like any warning device, Smoke Alarms can only
work if they ar
reaches the Alarms. They are not foolproof.
Smoke alar
least twice a year
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
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members with mobility limitations, make sure that someone is assigned to
assist them in fir
that you hold a fir
mine their response to the sound of the smoke alarm while sleeping and to
determine whether they may need assistance in the event of an emer
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 ar
work if the AC power is cut off for any reason (open fuse or circuit breaker,
failure along a power line or at a power station, electrical fire that burns the
electrical wir
AC power, install both types of units.
Smoke Alar
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of closed doors may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the Alarm.
That is why one unit should be installed inside each bedr
ea—especially if bedroom or sleeping area doors are closed at night—and
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in the hallway between them.
Smoke Alar
dwelling.
smoke from a basement fire until the fire spreads. This may not give you
enough time to escape safely
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
ovide as much protection as interconnected units, especially if the fire starts
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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 standards, it may not be heard if: 1) the unit is located outside a
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 Alarms may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes
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
are made of components that can wear out or fail at any time. You must test the
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.
e properly located, installed, and maintained, and if smoke
ms may not waken all individuals.
, making sure that everyone is involved – from kids to grand-
e drill at night when they are sleeping. If children or others do not
e drill and in the event of an emergency. It is recommended
e drill while family members are sleeping in order to deter-
e used, or if the batteries are not installed correctly. AC units cannot
es, etc.). If you are concerned about the limitations of battery or
ms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach the
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Smoke fr
ms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the
For example, a stand-alone unit on the second floor may not detect
ole in reducing deaths resulting from home
Practice the escape plan at
gency.
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. That is why recommended minimum protection
Special
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 repair or replace this product 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.
chaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase
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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 of this warranty.
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or current, use 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 fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with this unit.
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the br
applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states,
ovinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
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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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Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer. In order to obtain 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 purchase available when
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