Sentrol 4300 Series User Manual

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4300 Series

4300 Series
Wireless Smoke Detector

Wireless Smoke Detector

DESCRIPTION

The Sentrol 4300 Series smoke detector requires a
Sentrol 4000 RF gateway receiver with Rev J or higher
software and a compatible control panel sold sepa­rately. To install the detector, you will need the
programming guide for the control panel.

Depending on the model, the detector provides the
following features:

CleanMe

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self-diagnostics monitors its own sensitiv-

ity and operational status. If the detector drifts out of
the UL listed sensitivity range or fails internal diagnos­tics, it extinguishes its LED and sends a trouble signal
to the control panel.

Detector/base lock discourages unauthorized removal
of the detector by requiring a screwdriver to remove
the detector from the base.

Optional base tamper sends a trouble signal to the
control panel when the detector is removed from its
mounting base.

Optional mercury-tilt tamper

sends a trouble signal

to the control panel when the detector is not upside
down and/or horizontal. Used for installations on
removeable ceiling panels

Optional integrated fixed 135°F temperature and
rate of rise heat detector trips an alarm based on

temperature detected.
Optional low temperature supervision sends a low

temperature signal when the ambient temperature
around the detector reaches approximately 43°F (6°C).
A separate transmitter signal (secondary address) is
assigned to a Critical Condition Monitoring(CCM) zon

TRANSMITTED SIGNAL OUTPUTS

Depending on the model, the detector transmits the
following signals to the control panel:

• Alarm

• Alarm restore

• Tamper

• Low battery

• CleanMe

• Maintenance alert

• Supervisory

• Low temperature supervison

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Optional temperature sensor

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Figure 1 - Detector Features

SELECTING A LOCATION

Selecting a suitable location is critical to the operation

of smoke detectors. This equipment should be installed
in accordance with the National Fire Protection
Association’s (NFPA) Standard 72. See Figure 2.

A-8-1.2.1.C Are More Smoke Detectors Desirable?
The required number of smoke detectors might not

provide reliable early warning protection for those areas
separated by a door from the areas protected by the

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required smoke detectors. For this reason, it is recom­mended that the householder consider the use of
additional smoke detectors for those areas for in­creased protection. The additional areas include the
basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility
room, and hallways not protected by the required
smoke alarms. The installation of smoke detectors in
kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is
not normally recommended, as these locations occa­sionally experience conditions that can result in im­proper operation.

Bedroom

Living
Room

Basement

= Required smoke detectors

Bedroom

Dining
Room

= Additional smoke detectors required for new construction

TV Room

Bedroom

Figure 2 - Detector Placement

Dining
Room

Living Room

Kitchen Bedroom

Bedroom

Important: Regulations pertaining to smoke detector
installations vary from state to state. For more infor­mation, contact your local fire department or local
authority having jurisdiction.

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In addition to NFPA 72, use the following location guide­lines to optimize performance and reduce the chance of

false alarms from the detector:

•

Locate ceiling-mounted smoke detectors in the center

of a room or hallway at least 4 inches from any walls
or partitions.

• Locate wall-mounted smoke detectors so the top of
the detector is 6 to 12 inches below the ceiling.

• Locate in a suitable environment as follows:

- T emperature between 40°F (4.4°C) and 100°F (37.8°C)

- Humidity between 0 and 95% non-condensing

• Locate away from air conditioners, heating registers
and any other ventilation source that may interfere
with smoke entering the detector.

• Mount smoke detectors on a firm permanent surface.
If the detector has a tilt tamper, it can be mounted on
removable ceiling panels.

Knockout

Knockout

Figure 3 - Base Lock Knockouts

• Locate away from large metallic objects.

INSTALLING THE DETECTOR

1. If you are using the detector/base lock, remove the

two knockouts on the mounting base. See Figure 3.

2. Slide the battery compartment cover away from the

detector to unsnap it and lift it off. See Figure 4.

3. Observing proper polarity, insert the two lithium

batteries provided into the detector battery compart­ment and replace the battery compartment cover.

4. Record the seven digit ID address from the label on

the backside of the detector. This address must be
programmed into the RF gateway receiver. See the
control panel programming guide.

For an L model detector, program the “Fire Address
plus 1” secondary address into the panel in a separate
non-fire CCM non-supervised or 24hr non-supervised
auxiliary zone.

5. Program the RF gateway receiver and the control

panel. See the control panel programming guide.

6. Remove the red plastic dust cover from the detector.

The detector is shipped with a dust cover for protec­tion on construction sites with dusty environments.

7. Disconnect the alarm notification appliances, service

release devices, and extinguishing systems and test
the communication between the control panel and
each smoke detector before permanently mounting the
detectors as follows:

- Press the Test/Silence button on the detector for
2 seconds. The detector sends a test signal to the
control panel.

- At the control panel, verify the test signal
was received and the RF signal strength is ad­ equate. If no signal is received or the RF signal is
low, relocate the detector and retest.

8. Using the two screws and anchors provided, mount

the base.

Tab

Slot

Battery
compartment

Figure 4 - Detector-to-Base Alignment

9. Attach the detector to the mounting base as follows:

- Line up the raised tab on the lip of the detector with the
slot on the lip of the mounting base. See Figure 4.

- Insert the detector into the base and turn clockwise
approximately 15 degrees. It should snap firmly into
place.

Important: The detector cannot be attached to the

mounting base if no batteries are installed.

10.Test the communication between the control panel
and each smoke detector as follows:

- One at a time, press the Test/Silence button on the
detector for 2 seconds. The detector sends a test
signal to the control panel.

- At the control panel, verify the test signal was
received.

11. Test each detector (see

Detector)

and reconnect all alarm notification

Smoke Testing the

appliances, service release devices, and extinguish­ ing systems.

Important: The control panel alarm and all auxiliary
functions should be verified for a complete test of the
system.

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SMOKE TESTING THE DETECTOR

Smoke detectors should be tested in place annually
using smoke or canned aerosol simulated smoke.
Follow the instructions on the canned smoke or use the
following steps to test the detector with smoke:

1. Hold a smoldering punk or cotton wick close to the
smoke entry openings.

2. Gently direct the smoke into the detector for 20
seconds or until an alarm is indicated.

BE SURE TO PROPERLY EXTINGUISH THE SMOKE
SOURCE AFTER TESTING! The detector LED should
remain on while the built-in transmitter sends an alarm
signal to the control panel. The detector will sound a
temporal rhythm until the Test/Silence button is pressed.
The detector automatically resets when smoke is no
longer present.

TESTING THE DETECTOR SENSITIVITY

The 4300 Series provides a sensitivity level test mode that
allows you to check the detector sensitivity using the Test/
Silence button and the LED indicator on the detector as
follows:

1. Press the Test/Silence button on the detector for 2
seconds. The detector performs a test, and the LED
flashes one to nine times.

2. Count the number of times the LED flashes and use the
following table to determine the status of the detector
sensitivity and what action to take, if any.

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After the flashes, if the sensitivity is within limits
and all other tests pass, the detector goes into
alarm and resets after 5 seconds.

If the sensitivity is not within limits, or an unservice-

able hardware fault is detected, the LED extinguishes
until the detector is serviced and the built-in transmitter

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Detector/base lock

Figure 5 - Detector/Base Lock

UNDERSTANDING THE TEST/SILENCE BUTTON

Depending on the model, the Test/Silence button on
4300 Series performs three functions as follows:

Testing = Press the Test/Silence button for 2 seconds.
The detector performs a sounder test (4310 models
only) and a sensitivity test and then sends a test signal
to the control panel.

Silence alarm = Press to silence the sounder during
an alarm. After a few minutes, the sounder and alarm
resume if smoke is still present.

Silence trouble chirp = Press to silence a trouble
chirp. The trouble chirp resumes after 24 hours if the
trouble condition is not corrected.

UNDERSTANDING THE LED

The LED on the 4300 Series indicates the status of the
detector as follows:

FLASHING = Flashes every 9 seconds to indicate normal
operation.

ON = Detects smoke, sending an alarm.
OFF = Trouble or maintenance is required. Check the

control panel to determine what action to take.

ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE DETECTOR

To remove the detector from the mounting base,

grasp the detector and turn it counterclockwise approxi­mately 15 degrees. The detector should snap off of the
mounting base.

To remove the detector from the mounting base
when the detector/base lock is used, insert a small

screwdriver into the locking tab slot on the side of the
base and press in while simultaneously turning the
detector counterclockwise 15 degrees. See Figure 5.

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