First Alert SA320 User Manual

SER’S MANUAL

SMOKE ALARMS

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Photo & Ion Smoke Alarm

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IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.

his user’s manual contains important information about your Smoke

larm’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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

I Fire Safety Tips

efore You Install This Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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

Optional Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Understanding the Indicator Lights

Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

If This Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

What To Do In Case Of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Using the Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Latching Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

If You Suspect a Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Limitations of Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing First Alert®for your Smoke Alarm needs. You have purchased a state of the art Smoke Alarm designed to provide you with an early warning of a fire. Please take the time to read this manual and make this Smoke Alarm an integral part of your family’

Key Features of the SA320 Photo & Ion Combo Smoke Alarm: Photo & Ion Smoke Sensors:

sensing technologies for optimal sensing of smoke particles pr both flaming and smoldering fires.

Optipath 360 TechnologyTM: Patented technology provides 360˚ of direct access to the smoke sensor.

Two Silence Features: Low Battery Silence temporarily silences low battery chirp for up to eight hours before replacing low battery. Alarm Silence silences an unwanted alarm for several minutes.

Two Latching Features: Alarm Latch remembers which unit initiated an alarm. Low Battery Latch visually identifies which unit is in low battery condition.

Perfect Mount: Mounting bracket keeps alarm secur range to allow for perfect alignment.

Dual photoelectric and ionization smoke

s safety plan.

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oduced in

otation

ll First Alert

equirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of

r combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced

n all fires.

aterials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include

aper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.

efore bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes

b burning in couches or bedding.

For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each

evel and in every bedroom of your home.

onization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric

echnology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced

t in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible

hotoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization

P technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours

nd BRK

moke Alarms conform to regulatory

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

rom 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-

nd 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

re not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert you to a

ire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and an additional

f one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape

rom an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.

. Replace alarms immediately if they

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.

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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.

• This Smoke Alarm must have battery power to operate. The Smoke Alarm cannot work until you install the batteries in the corr

• 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 fr The alarm will reset automatically.

• Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box. Only AC power

• This Smoke Alarm has a battery drawer which resists closing unless batteries are installed. This warns you the unit will not operate under DC power without batteries.

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 chambers and prevent the unit from operating properly.

ect position (Match “+” to “+” and “-” to “-”).

ed units ar

e intended for installation over junction boxes.

om the unit.

Pull Out

HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM

ounting Hole Sets

THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM

. Test/Silence button

. Slide-open battery

drawer

. Multi-color Indicator

ight (Red or Green)

. Mounting bracket

2. Universal Mounting Holes

. Battery Drawer Lock

in Hole

4. Slide-open battery drawer

5. Turn this way to remove from bracket

6. Turn this way to attach t

o bracket

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

• Pliers or utility knife, to activate optional “tamper-resistant” locking features

FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS!

If you want to lock the battery drawer, or lock the Smoke Alarm to

he mounting bracket, please read the “Optional Locking Features”

ection before you begin installation.

. Hold base firmly and twist the mounting bracket clockwise to separate

t from the base.

. Hold the mounting bracket against the

eiling (or wall) so the two clusters of

c universal mounting holes are aligned approximately at the 9:00 and 3:00 o'clock

ositions. See image. Choose one of the

hree sets of holes shown, A, B or C (see

t image) and trace around one of the sets. Be sure to choose a top and bottom slot

n opposite sides so you can rotate the

niversal Mounting Bracket into position

U later. This will make it easier in the future the remove the mounting bracket without

ompletely removing the screws.

ARNING! Do not install this Smoke Alarm over an existing

W electrical box. Only AC power over electrical boxes.

3. Put the unit where it won’t get covered with dust when you drill the mounting holes.

. Using a 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole thro

val outlines you traced.

5. 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.

6. Install the screws but do not tighten completely. Attach the mounting bracket by aligning the screws in the open portion of the universal mounting slots and rotating the bracket into place. Tighten the screws until they are snug to secure the bracket. Do not over tighten.

Install the batteries (included) so the terminals on the battery match

7. the terminals on the Smoke Alarm. Match “+” to “+” and “-” to “-.” Push the batteries in until they snap in securely and cannot be shaken loose. If the batteries are not in completely, the unit cannot receive battery power.

NOTE: After you install the batteries, the power indicator light will flash and the horn will chirp. (If the unit alarms, the light will blink rapidly, and the horn will repeatedly sound 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps.)

8. Attach the Smoke Alarm to the bracket. Line up the guides on the alarm’s base with the guides on the mounting bracket. When guides are lined up, turn the base clockwise (right).

NOTE: Once the Smoke Alarm is on the bracket, you can rotate the Alarm to adjust the alignment.

9. Test the Smoke Alarm. See “Weekly Testing.”

ed units are intended for installation

ugh the center of the

he locking features are designed to discourage unauthorized removal of the batteries or Alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in single-family

OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES

ouseholds where unauthorized battery or Alarm removal is not a concern.

hese Smoke Alarms have two separate locking features: one to lock the battery compartment, and the other to lock the Smoke Alarm

T to the mounting bracket. You can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.

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

oth locking features use locking pins, which are molded into the mounting bracket. Using needle-nose pliers or a utility knife, remove

B one or both pins from the mounting bracket, depending on how many locking features you want to use.

o permanently remove either lock, insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock, and pry the pin out of the lock.

O LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT

Do not lock the battery compartment until you have installed the batteries and tested the alarm.

1. Push and hold Test button until the alarm sounds: 3 beeps, pause, beeps, pause. LED flashes once every second.

If the unit does not alarm during testing, DO NOT lock the battery compartment! Install new batteries and test again. If the Smoke

larm still does not alarm, replace it immediately.

2. Using needle-nose pliers or a utility knife, detach one locking pin

rom the mounting bracket.

3. Push the locking pin through the hole near the battery drawer on the

back of the Smoke Alarm.

TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET

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

TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT

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

b the section “To Unlock the Mounting Bracket.”

2. Insert a flathead screwdriver under the head f the locking pin, and gently pry it out of the

attery compartment lock. (If you plan to relock

b the battery compartment, save the locking pin.)

. To relock the battery compartment, close the

battery door and reinsert locking pin in lock.

. Reattach the Smoke Alarm to the mounting

racket.

hen replacing the batteries, always test the Smoke Alarm before relocking

W the battery compartment.

TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET

1. Insert a flathead screwdriver between the

mounting bracket pin and the mounting bracket.

2. Pry the Smoke Alarm away from the bracket by

turning both the screwdriver and the Smoke Alarm counterclockwise (left) at the same time.

2. Insert the locking pin into the lock located opposite from the battery drawer as shown in the diagram.

3. When you attach the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket, the locking

s head will fit into a notch on the bracket.

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