First Alert SA10YR, 4010YR User Manual

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.

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

USER’S MANUAL

Printed in Mexico M08-0021-002 J1 07/04

Models SA10YR 4010YR

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Before You Install This Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

How To Install This Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

To Deactivate the Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

If This Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

What To Do In Case Of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Using the Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

If You Suspect A Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

Limitations Of Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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’t overload electrical circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and debris-free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable materials; 8) Don’t let rubbish 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 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 are blocked.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM

IMPORTANT! Read “Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms” and “Locations to Avoid for Smoke Alarms” before beginning. This unit

monitors the air, and when smoke reaches its sensing chamber, it alarms. It can give you more time to escape before fire spreads. This 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 fires.

Understand The Different Type of Smoke Alarms

Battery powered or electrical? Different Smoke Alarms provide different types of protection. See “About Smoke Alarms” for details.

Know Where To Install Your Smoke Alarms

Fire Safety Professionals recommend at least one Smoke Alarm on 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 only sound an alarm once smoke reaches the sensor. See “Limitations of Smoke Alarms” for details.

Check Your Local Building Codes

This 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 Compliance Considerations”

for details.

All First Alert®and BRK®Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.

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

in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible 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 greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours 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.

• 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 the hearing impaired residents.

• Do not connect this unit to any other alarm or auxiliary device. It is a single-station unit that cannot be linked to other devices. Connecting anything else to this unit may prevent it from working properly.

• This Smoke Alarm cannot detect smoke until you activate it. You must activate the unit for it to receive power from the power cells. Failure to activate the unit will prevent the alarm from providing any warning of smoke or fire.

• The power cells in this unit cannot be replaced—once they reach the end of their service life, you must install a new Smoke Alarm. You must deactivate the unit before disposing of it.

• Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box. Air currents around junction boxes can prevent smoke from reaching the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from alarming. Only AC powered units are intended for installation over junction boxes.

• Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding. It is loud to wake you in an emergency. Exposure to the horn at close range may harm your hearing.

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

SMOKE ALARM WITH TEN-YEAR

NON-REPLACEABLE LITHIUM POWER CELLS

HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM

THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM

FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS!

INSTALL THE MOUNTING BRACKET:

1. Locate the mounting bracket and find the two keyhole shaped slots marked “RPON” and “FGHI.”

2. Place the bracket on the wall or ceiling where you want to mount the alarm.

3. Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling (or wall) and trace around the inside of the two keyhole slots labeled “RPON” and “FGHI”. (Fig. 1)

4. Make a mark inside each outline for the drill holes. Line one mark up with the letter “P” in the slot labeled “RPON,” and the other with the letter “H” in the slot marked “FGHI. This will help line your screws up correctly and make it easier to attach the mounting bracket. (Fig. 2)

5. Using a 3/16-inch (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole through each pencil mark.

6. Insert the plastic screw anchors (in the plastic bag with screws) into the holes. Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer, if necessary, until they are flush with the ceiling or wall.

7. Tighten the screws (provided) into the screw anchors, then loosen them 2 turns.

8. Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling or wall so the large end of slot “RPON” slides over the mounting screw. Line the screw head up with the letter “P” printed on the bracket (in the narrow end of the keyhole slot). You will notice the bracket may not fit over the second screw. This is normal.

Parts of the Smoke Alarm Cover

1. Clear test button

2. Blue “Push To Silence” button

Parts of the Smoke Alarm Cover

1. Mounting bracket

2. Keyhole Shaped Mounting Slot “RPON”

3. Keyhole Shaped Mounting Slot “FGHI”

4. Alignment Arrow On Mounting Bracket

5. Raised Activation Tab

6. Deactivation Tab (located under label)

7. Alignment Tab On Alarm

8. Turn to attach to bracket

9. Turn this way to remove from bracket

Fig. 2

Fig. 1

ACTIVATE THE POWER CELLS:

You must activate the power cells before attaching the Smoke Alarm to the bracket.

1. Find the raised tab on the bottom of the alarm.

2. Insert a large coin or screwdriver in the slot. Turn clockwise (to the right) 1/2 turn until the tab comes out. This activates the power cells.If you have trouble activating the unit, call Consumer Affairs at: 1-800-323-9005 for assistance.

NOTE: You may hear a “beep” when you remove the activation tab. This indicates the power cells have been activated correctly, but you must still test the unit using the test button to make sure it is working properly.

3. Test the Smoke Alarm. Press and hold the test button on the cover of the unit until the alarm sounds (the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button).

During testing, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause. If the unit does not alarm

during testing, call Consumer Affairs for assistance.

ATTACH SMOKE ALARM TO MOUNTING BRACKET

1. Line up the alignment tab on the unit with the alignment tab on the mounting bracket. Push the unit toward the bracket, and turn it clockwise until you feel it snap into place.

2. Test the unit again. Press the clear test button until the horn begins sounding.

During testing, you will hear a loud, repeat-

ing horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:

This unit is designed to be mounted on the ceiling,

or on the wall if necessary.

• Pencil

• Drill with 3/16” (5 mm)

drill bit

• Standard flathead screwdriver

• Hammer

9. Rotate the mounting bracket (to the right) until it fits around the second screw head. Then move the bracket so the second screw lines up with the “H” printed on the bracket.

10. Tighten both screws all the way.

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 you choose to use an aerosol smoke product to test the Smoke Alarm, be certain to use one that has been Listed to Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Safety Standards, and use it only as directed. Use of non-UL Listed products or improper use of UL Listed products may affect the Smoke Alarm’s sensitivity

and may void your warranty.

• If the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately. Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer for

replacement. See “Limited Warranty”.

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. Press and hold the test button on the cover of the unit until the alarm sounds (the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button). During testing you will hear a loud,

repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

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. A can of clean compresssed air (sold at computer or office supply stores) may also be used. Follow manufacturer instructions for use. 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 power cells become weak, the Smoke Alarm unit will “chirp” about once a minute (the low power warning). This low power warning should last for 30 days, but you should replace the Smoke Alarm immediately to continue your protection. (To make sure you are truly hearing the low power warning and not the reminder for the Silence Feature, wait at least 30 minutes before deactivating the Smoke Alarm.)

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