GE Security 350, 350CC, 350CX Specsheet
FireworX Fire & Life Safety
Conventional Initiating Devices
Overview
The GE 350 Series AC/DC single/multiple station photoelectric
smoke alarms are commercial-grade and specifically designed
for rigorous use in high traffic residential occupancies, including
hotels, motels, and educational/military dormitories. The 350 Series
120VAC with back up lithium battery is compatible with the legendary ESL 320 Series wiring connector and up to twelve units may be
interconnected for tandem operation.
The GE 350 Series features a test/hush button on the front of the
alarm that facilitates testing and silences the alarm in the unlikely
case of a nuisance alarm. The series continuously monitors its own
sensitivity; and if the alarm falls out of sensitivity, GE’s patented
field replaceable optical chamber enables quick and easy cleaning
and maintenance. Additional diagnostic information is activated
by applying a magnet near the detector’s integral reed switch. This
initiates a self-diagnostic routine and provides visual indication of
sensitivity level, or if service is required. The series meets NFPA 72
field sensitivity requirements without the need for external meters.
The 350 Series provides an industry leading lithium backup that
offers up to 7-days of continuous protection in the event of a power
outage. Other models provide auxiliary relays that can operate
based on either the initiating smoke alarm or the tandem wire from
any smoke alarm relay.
All models are equipped with early warning photoelectric technology, which detects smoldering fires faster than the more common
and inexpensive ionization technology. Since smoldering fire is one
of the most prevalent types of residential fires, photoelectric alarms
are essential in these applications. Also, the US Consumer Product
Safety Commission recommends the 350’s photoelectric sensing
technology to significantly reduce nuisance alarms as compared to
common ionization smoke alarms.
Built-in drift compensation automatically adjusts the sensitivity as
the detector gets dirty. Normal sensing occurs every 9 seconds. This
rate doubles when a signal exceeding the alarm threshold value is
sensed. Two additional successive signals above the threshold level
will initiate an alarm.
Standard Features
Early warning photoelectronic smoke sensing technology greatly
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reduces nuisance alarms
Backward compatible with existing ESL 320 connectors and
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wiring
Tandem or isolated auxiliary relays
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Built-in 85dB temporal sounder
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Up to 12 units can be interconnected
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20VAC with backup lithium battery
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Low profile design blends in with any environment
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Test and hush feature
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Built-in drift compensation reduces nuisance alarms
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Field replaceable optical chamber for quick and easy mainte-
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nance
Integral fixed/rate-of-rise dual heat detectors
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Commercial Grade
AC/DC Photoelectric
Smoke Alarm
350 Series
Engineering Specifications
The GE 350 Series photoelectric single/multiple station smoke alarm is low profile and fully
backward compatible with existing ESL 320 Series alarms. The 350 Series features a test/
hush button on the front of the unit that simulates a smoke condition and allows for easy
testing of the overall operation of the unit. The test/hush button also allows the alarm to
be silenced according to CSFM and other requirements. The LED response indicates alarm
sensitivity. If the detector is out of sensitivity, field maintenance is quick and easy with GE’s
patented field replaceable optical chamber. If the 350 smoke alarm ever does need maintenance, it is as simple as replacing the chamber and not the entire smoke alarm. See installation instructions for information about correct installation, maintenance, and sensitivity.
The 350 is a 120VAC smoke alarm with a 9V lithium back up battery that meets the existing
building codes.
Technical Specifications
Electrical
Voltage 120VAC/60Hz
Current 130mA max.
Environmental
Sensitivity 0.83%/ft. min. to 2.46%/ft . max
Drift compensation adjustment 1%/ft. max.
Operating temperature 40°F to 100°F (4.4 to 37.8°C)
Operating humidity range 0-95% non-condensing
Features
Sounder 85dB at 10’ (305cm)
Relay time delay 5 sec., nominal
Contacts 1A@30VDC, 120VAC resistive
Physical
Diameter 6” (15.2cm)
Height 2” (6.4cm)
Weight 19.6 oz
Battery 9V Ultralife Lithium
Regulations
Listings UL217, MEA, CSFM
Ordering Information
Model Description
350 Photoelectric Smoke Alarm, 120VAC with 9V lithium back up battery, connector
350CC Photoelectric Smoke Alarm, 120VAC with with Lithium back up battery; Form A
350CX Photoelectric Smoke Alarm, 120VAC with lithium back up battery; Form A &
Accessories
SM200-12PKG Smoke! in a Can® aerosol spray for functional testing of smoke alarms
SM-EXT1 Smoke! in a Can® extension accessory
211-10PKG Replacement optical chambers (package of 10)
401 Test magnet in a plastic shell for pole mounting
backwards compatible with ESL 320
& C relays operate only as part of initiating smoke alarm; connector backwards
compatible with ESL 320CC
C relays operate from the tandem circuit from any smoke alarm; connector
backwards compatible with ESL 320CX
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