1394 South Third Street, Mebane NC 27302
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Architectural and Engineering
Specifications
The smoke alarm shall be Kidde Unit 1275 or approved equal. It shall be
powered by a 120VAC, 60Hz, 80mA source along with a 9V battery backup.
The unit shall incorporate an ionization sensor with nominal sensitivity of
1.26%ft. The temperature operation range shall be between 40˚F and
100˚F (4˚C and 38˚C) and the humidity operating range shall be 5% - 95%
relative humidity.
The smoke alarm can be installed on any standard single gang electrical
box, up to a 4” octagon junction box. The electrical connection (to the
alarm) shall be made with a plug-in connector. A maximum of 24 Kidde
devices can be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement. The interconnect system must not exceed the NFPA (National Fire Protection
Association) limit of 18 initiation devices, of which 12 can be smoke alarms.
With 18 initiating devices (smoke, heat, CO, etc.), interconnected, it is still
possible to interconnect 6 strobe lights and or relay modules. The unit shall
provide optional tamper resistance that deters removal of the unit from the
wall or ceiling.
The alarm shall include a test button that will electronically simulate the
presence of smoke and cause the unit to go into alarm. This sequence tests
the unit’s electronics, battery and horn to ensure proper operation.
The unit shall include a piezoelectric horn that is rated at 85 decibels at
10 feet. The unit shall also include a low battery warning utilizing a brief
alarm chirp every 30-40 seconds for a minimum of seven (7) days.
The unit shall incorporate one red LED to indicate the alarm’s current status and mode of operation. The red LED will indicate one of two conditions:
Standby Condition: The red LED will flash every 30-40 seconds to indicate
that the smoke alarm is operating properly.
Alarm Condition: When the alarm senses products of combustion and
goes into alarm, the red LED will flash rapidly (one
flash per second). The rapid flashing LED and pulsating
alarm will continue until the air is cleared.
The unit shall incorporate one green LED to indicate the alarm’s current
status and mode of operation. The green LED will indicate one of two
conditions:
Standby Condition: The green LED will be steady on, indication the
presence of AC power.
Alarm Condition: The green LED of an alarm that senses smoke will flash
to indicate the memory condition. The memory will
remain activated until it is reset by pushing the test
button.
The unit shall at a minimum meet the requirements of UL217, NFPA72,
(chapter 11 2002 edition), The State of California Fire Marshall, NFPA 101
(One and two family dwellings) Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Housing
and Urban Development (HUD). It shall also include a 5-year manufacture’s
limited warranty.
120VAC Smoke Alarm
with Battery Backup
Unit Number 1275E
Technical Specifications
Unit Number: 1275E
Power Source: 120VAC with 9V Battery Back Up
Sensor: Ionization
Audio Alarm: 85dB at 10ft
Temperature Range: 40˚F (4.4˚C) to 100˚F (37.8˚C)
Humidity Range: 5%-95% relative humidity (RH)
Size: 5.6” in diameter x 1.55” depth
Weight: 1lb
Interconnects: Up to 24 Kidde devices
Wiring: Quick-connect plug with 8” pigtails
LED: Red, normal operation
Green, indicates AC power
Warranty: 5 year limited
Installation of Smoke Alarm
The smoke alarm should be installed to comply with all local codes having jurisdiction in your area, Article 760 of the National Electric Code, and NFPA 72. Make
certain all alarms are wired to a single, continuous (non-switched) power line,
which is not protected by a ground fault interrupter. A maximum of 1000 ft. of
wire can be used in the interconnect system.