Siterwell GS528A User Manual

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Smoke Alarm User Manual

Model number: GS528A Ref：ST528A

Thank you for purchasing our smoke alarm. Please take a few
minutes to read the user’s manual thoroughly and familiarize
yourself and your family with its operation. And save it for
future reference.

Product Specifications:

 POWER: DC 9V battery
 OPERATION CURRENT: <11uA(standby), <30mA

(alarm)

 ALARM VOLUME: >85dB(A) at 3 meters.
 Low battery warning: 6.5-7.8V
 ALARM SENSITIVITY: 1.51-2.64%/ft OBS
 COMPLY WITH: UL217 &CAN/ULC-S531

Description:

This unit is a photoelectric smoke alarm. The photoelectric
technology, it is more sensitive in detecting slow smoldering
fires which generate light smoke, little heat and may smolder
for hours before bursting into flames. This smoke alarm does
not contain any radioactive material. Smoke alarms should be
installed in every room (except the bathroom and kitchen),
finished attics and basements, making sure the people in the
home will be able to hear and respond to the alarm sound. For
minimum protection, you should install an alarm on every
level of the home particularly outside sleeping rooms. Each
alarm should be placed in the middle of the ceiling of each
room to be protected. Typical single storey dwelling
installation recommendations: Install a smoke alarm on the
ceiling or wall inside each bedroom and in the hallway outside
each separate sleeping area. If a bedroom area
hallway is more than 30 feet long, install a smoke alarm at
each end. If there is a basement: install a smoke alarm on the
basement ceiling at the bottom of the stairwell. Typical
multi-storey dwelling installation recommendations: Install a

minimum of one smoke alarm on each occupiable level of the
home. Install a smoke alarm on the ceiling or wall inside each
bedroom and in the hallway outside each separate sleeping
area. If a bedroom area hallway is more than 30 feet long,
install a smoke alarm at each end install a smoke alarm at the
top of a first – to- second floor stairwell.

Important Safety Information:

1. The test button accurately tests smoke alarm functions. Do

not use any other test method. Test smoke alarm weekly to
ensure proper operation.

2. If you're sure it isn't a really alarm, open windows or fan the

air around smoke alarm to test and silence it.

3. User to install this product needs to comply with all local

and national electrical installation and building codes.

4. This smoke alarm is designed to be used inside a single

family home only. In multifamily buildings, each individual
living unit should have its own smoke alarms. Do not install
in non-residential buildings as this smoke alarm is not a
substitute for a complete alarm system.

5. Install a smoke alarm in every room and on every level of

the home. Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm for many
reasons. For example, if a fire starts in a remote part of the
home, on another level, in a chimney, wall, roof, or on the
other side of a closed door, smoke may not reach the smoke
alarm in time to alert household members. A smoke alarm
will not promptly detect a fire except in the area or room in
which it is installed.

6. Smoke alarm may not alert every household member every

time. The alarm horn is loud in order to alert individuals to a
potential danger. However, there may be some
circumstances where a household member may not hear the
alarm (i.e. outdoor or indoor noise, sound sleepers, drug or
alcohol usage, the hard of hearing, etc.). If you suspect that
this smoke alarm may not alert a household member, install
and maintain specialty smoke alarms. Household member
must hear the alarm’s warning sound and quickly respond to
it to reduce the risk of injury, or death that may result from
fire, if a household member is hard of hearing, install
special smoke alarms with lights or vibrating devices to
alert occupants.

7. Smoke alarms can only sound their alarms when they detect

smoke or detect combustion particles in the air. They
do not sense heat, flame, or gas. This smoke alarm is
designed to give audible warning of a developing fire.
However, many fires are fast - burning, explosive, or
intentional, and others are caused by carelessness or safety

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hazards. In such circumstances, Smoke may not reach the
alarm QUICKLY ENOUGH to ensure safe escape.
Therefore the installation of smoke alarms is not a substitute
for practicing fire safety in the home.

8. Smoke alarms have limitations. This smoke alarm is not

foolproof and is not warranted to protect lives or property
from fire. Smoke alarms are not a substitute for insurance.
Homeowners and renters should have adequate insure to
protect their lives and property. In addition, it is possible for
the smoke alarm to fail at any time. For this reason, you
must test the smoke alarm weekly and replace them every
10 years.

Battery Connections:

Diagram 1

Battery Specification:

Voltage: DC 9V (Alkaline. Carbon Zinc, Lithium battery)
Gold Peak: 1604P

Replace Battery:

1: Turn the alarm body counterclockwise and take out the

alarm body from the bracket .

2: Take out the old battery and connect the new battery to

power connector according to Diagram 1.

3: Fix the battery into battery box, fit alarm body on bracket

and turn the alarm body clockwise (see Diagram 2).

Diagram 2

4: Test smoke alarm using test button. The sound pattern is 3

short beeps-pause 1.5 seconds, repeat it. If there’s no
sound output, it means that the smoke alarm is faulty or
the installing operation is wrong, and you can get helps
from the section: “trouble shooting”.

Do Not Install Smoke Alarms in the
Following Places:

• In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you

start your automobile.

• Less than4" (10cm) from the peak of an “A” frame type

ceiling.

• In an area where the temperature may fall below 40ºF or

rise above 100ºF, such as garages and unfinished attics.

• In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or

failure to alarm.

• In very humid areas (greater than 85% R.H.). Moisture or

steam can cause nuisance alarms.

• In insect-infested areas.

• Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft (.9m) of

the following: the door to a kitchen, the door to a bathroom
containing a tub or shower, forced air supply ducts used for
heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans,
or other high air flow areas.

• Kitchens. Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a

kitchen alarm is desired, it should have an alarm silence
feature or be a photoelectric type.

• Near fluorescent lights. Electronic “noise” may cause

nuisance alarms.

• Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards

• Unless the combination (alarm and guard) has been

evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.

Operation:

Testing

Test weekly by pushing the test button on the cover and
holding it down for a minimum of 5 seconds. this will sound
the alarm if the electronic circuitry, horn, and battery are
working properly. If no alarm sounds, the battery may be
depleted or another problem, refer to “Trouble shooting”
section for a solution.
DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm, you could
damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a
structure fire.