Risco RWX34S Installation Instructions Manual

SMOKE

& HEAT DETECTOR

MODEL: RWX34S

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

RISCO Group’s RWX34S Wireless Smoke and Heat Detector combines
advanced technologies within a compact and streamlined design, the ideal
choice for homeowners seeking the highest safety standards.
With both smoke and heat detection capabilities , the Smoke and Heat
Detector offers a more sensitive and dependable product for early detection
of fire hazards in different environments with a reduced risk of false alarms.

Main Features:

 Wireless, combined smoke and heat detection

o Heat-only mode enables installing in harsh environments, such as

kitchens or bathrooms

o Earlier detection is achieved from fast temperate rate-of-rise before

smoke is detected

 Simple battery replacement performed by the customer
 Two heat sensors measuring the fixed temperature and rate-of-rise

provide accurate readings and high false-alarm immunity

 Visual LED indicates alarms, standby mode, and low battery
 Built-in test button activates the self test and alarm-sounding
 85dB alarm sound
 Powered by two CR123 3V lithium batteries (supplied)
 Cover and wall tampers

WARNINGS:

This smoke and heat detector is designed for use in a single residential unit
only, which means that it should be used inside a single family home or
apartment. It is not meant to be used in lobbies, hallways, basements, or
another apartment in multi-family buildings, unless there are already working
detectors in each family unit. Smoke and heat detectors placed in common
areas outside of the individual living unit, such as on porches or in hallways,
may not provide early warning to residents. In multi-family buildings, each
family living unit should set up its own detectors.
This detector is not to be used in non-residential buildings. Warehouses,
industrial or commercial buildings, and special purpose non-residential
buildings require special fire detection and alarm systems. This detector
alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems for
places where many people live or work, such as hotels or motels. The same
is true of dormitories, hospitals; nursing homes or group homes of any kind,
even if they were once single-family homes. Please refer NFPA 101, the Life
Safety Code, NFPA71, 72A, 72B, 72C, 72D, and 72E for smoke and heat
detector requirements for fire protection in buildings not defined as
“households”.

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SELECTING A LOCATION

Smoke and heat detectors should be installed in accordance with the NFPA
Standard 74 (National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
MA 02169). For complete coverage in residential units, smoke and heat
detectors should be installed in all rooms, halls, storage areas, basements, and
attics in each family living unit. Minimum coverage is one detector on each floor
and one in each sleeping area and attic in each family living unit.

 Install a smoke and heat detector

in the hallway outside every
separate bedroom area, as
shown in Figure 1.

 Two detectors are required in

homes with two bedroom areas,
(see Figure 2).

 Install a smoke and heat detector

on every floor of a multi-floor
home or apartment, as shown in
Figure 3.

 Install a minimum of two

detectors in any household.

 Install a smoke and heat detector

inside every bedroom.

 Install smoke and heat detectors

at both ends of a bedroom
hallway if the hallway is more
than 40 feet (12 meters) long.

 Install a smoke and heat detector

inside every room where one
sleeps with the door partly or
completely closed, since smoke
could be blocked by the closed
door and a hallway alarm may not
wake up the sleeper if the door is
closed.

Figure 1: Locations for placing smoke

detectors for single residence with only

one sleeping area

Figure 2: Locations for placing smoke

and heat detectors for single-floor

residence with more than one sleeping

area

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 Install basement detectors at the

bottom of the basement stairwell.

 Install second-floor detectors at

the top of the first-to-second floor
stairwell.

 Be sure no door or other

obstruction blocks the path of
smoke to the detector.

 Install additional detectors in your

living room, dining room, family
room, attic, utility and storage
rooms.

 Install smoke and heat detectors

as close to the center of the
ceiling as possible. If this is not
practical, put the detector on the
ceiling, no closer than 4 inches
(10 cm) from any wall or corner,
as shown in Figure 4.

 If ceiling mounting is not

possible and wall mounting is
permitted by your local and state
codes, put wall-mounted
detectors between 4 and 6
inches
(10 ~ 15 cm) from the ceiling,
also see Figure 4.

 If some of your rooms have

sloped, peaked, or gabled
ceilings, try to mount detectors 3
feet (0.9 meter) measured
horizontally from the highest
point of the ceiling as shown in
Figure 5.

Figure 3: Location for placing smoke and

heat detectors for a multi-floor residence

Figure 4: Recommended best and

acceptable locations to mount

smoke and heat detectors

Figure 5: Recommended location to

mount smoke and heat detectors in

rooms with sloped, gabled, or peaked

ceiling