Universal SS-795 Instructions For Use Manual

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MODEL SS-795

EARL Y W ARNING
SMOKE & FIRE ALARM
WITH SILENCE CONTROL

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The smoke alarm has a recommended service life of at least 10 years under normal conditions.
The smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of a radioactive element in the ionization
chamber. Do not tamper with radioactive sealed source or try to repair the smoke alarm
yourself. Refer to instructions f or repairs.

SMOKE ALARM LIMITATIONS AND FUNCTIONS

• THERE ARE TWO BASIC SMOKE ALARM TYPES - IONIZATION AND PHO T OELECTRIC .
Ionization smoke alarms (such as this Smoke Alarm) are your best overall choice for reliability
and fast response time, since they quickly sense small "invisible" smoke particles and will
also sense larger "visible" smoke particles. Photoelectric smoke alarms ma y respond more
quickly in certain types of fires, for example - slow smoldering fires with large "visible" smoke
particles. ALL TYPES OF SMOKE ALARMS HAVE LIMITATIONS. NO TYPE OF SMOKE
ALARM CAN SENSE EVERY KIND OF FIRE OR SMOKE EVERY TIME.

• WARNING - SMOKE ALARMS WILL NOT WORK DURING A LOSS OF POWER. SINCE A SMOKE
ALARM WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT POWER, having an alarm(s) that works from two completely
different power sources, such as an A C direct wire with battery backup smoke alarm, can give you an
extra measure of protection in case of an AC power f ailure or a dead battery .

• USING A SMOKE ALARM IN A SMOKY AREA LIKE A KITCHEN, OR IN A HIGH HUMIDITY
AREA NEAR A SHOWER, CAN CAUSE FALSE ALARMS. DO NOT TURN OFF THE AC
POWER T O QUIET THE ALARM. A SMOKE ALARM WILL NO T HELP PRO TECT YOU IF IT
IS NOT POWERED. Properly locate your alarm to av oid nuisance alarms.

• A SMOKE ALARM MAY NOT ALWAYS WARN YOU ABOUT FIRES CAUSED BY
CARELESSNESS AND SAFETY HAZARDS LIKE SMOKING IN BED, VIOLENT
EXPLOSIONS, ESCAPING GAS, IMPROPER STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE MATERIALS,
OVERLOADED ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS , CHILDREN PLA YING WITH MATCHES, NA TURAL
CAUSES SUCH AS LIGHTNING, OR ARSON. FIRE PREVENTION IS YOUR BEST
SAFEGUARD.

• INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS MAY MAKE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR LOWER INSURANCE
RA TES, b ut SMOKE ALARMS ARE NO T A SUBSTITUTE FOR INSURANCE. Homeowners
and renters alike should continue to insure their lives and properties.

• SMOKE ALARMS CANNOT WORK WITHOUT POWER. Battery operated units cannot work if the
batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong type of batteries are used or if the batteries
are not installed correctly. AC (only) powered units cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any
reason. If you are concerned about the limitations of battery or AC power , install both types of units.

• SMOKE ALARMS CANNOT DETECT FIRES IF THE SMOKE DOES NOT REACH THEM.
Smoke from fires may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the alarm. One unit should
be installed inside each bedroom or sleeping area.

• SMOKE ALARMS MAY NOT DETECT FIRE ON ANOTHER FLOOR OR AREA OF THE
HOME. Recommended minimum protection is at least one unit in every sleeping area and
every bedroom on every lev el of your home. Interconnected units may pro vide earlier warning
than stand-alone units since all units alarm when one detects smoke.

• SMOKE ALARMS MAY NO T BE HEARD . The alarm horn in this unit meets or exceeds current
UL standards, but it may not be heard if: (1) the unit is located outside a closed or partially
closed door; (2) residents recently consumed alcohol or drugs; (3) the alarm is drowned out
by noise from stereos, TV's , air conditioners or other appliances or (4) if residents are hearing
impaired or sound sleepers.

• SMOKE ALARMS ARE NOT FOOLPROOF. You must test the unit
continued protection. Smoke alarms cannot prev ent or e xtinguish fires.

• SMOKE ALARMS HAVE A LIMITED LIFE. The unit should be replaced immediately if it is not
operating properly. You should always replace a smoke alarm after 10 years.

weekly to ensure your

RECOMMENDED LOCATION OF ALARMS

• Locate the first smoke alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms. Try to protect the exit path as
the bedrooms are usually farthest from an exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, locate
additional smoke alarms in each sleeping area.

• Locate additional smoke alarms to protect any stairway as stairways act like chimneys for
smoke and heat.

• Locate at least one smoke alarm on every floor level.

• Locate a smoke alarm in any area where a smoker sleeps or where electrical appliances are
operated in sleeping areas.

• Smoke, heat and other combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally. Mounting
the smoke alarm on the ceiling in the center of the room places it closest to all points in the room.
Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary residential construction. Howev er , in mobile homes , w all
mounting on an inside partition is preferred to avoid the thermal barrier that may form at the ceiling.

• When mounting smoke alarm on the ceiling, locate it a minimum of 4" (10cm) from a side wall or
corner (see Diagram A).

• When mounting smoke alarm on a wall, if local codes allow, use an inside wall with the top edge
of the smoke alarm a minimum of 4" (10cm) and a maximum of 12" (30.5cm) below the ceiling/
wall intersections (See Diagram A).

Mobile Home Installation:
For minimum protection, smoke alarms should be installed in compliance with H.U.D . Manufactured Home
Construction Safety Standards, Title 24 CFR, Section 3280.208 and Section 3282. For ad ditional protection,
see Single Story Residence smoke alarm requirements/recommendations for Existing Homes and New
Construction Homes.

Note: For mobile homes built before 1978, install smoke alarms on inside walls between 4” and 12” from
the ceiling (older mobile homes have little or no insulation in the ceiling). This is especially important if the
ceiling is unusually hot or cold.

Install a smoke alarm inside each bedroom and in the hallway outside each separate sleeping area.

• the garage – products of combustion are present when you start your automobile.

• near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs (kitchens, near furnaces,

gas hot water heaters). Use smoke alarms with Silence Control for these areas .

• in areas with high humidity, like bathrooms or areas near dishwashers or washing machines.

Install at least 10 feet (3 meters) awa y from these areas.

• in areas of turbulent air such as air returns or heating and cooling supply vents. Install at least 3

feet (0.9 meters) away from these areas. The air could blow smoke away from the smok e alarm,
interrupting its alarm.

• in extremely dusty, dir ty or insect-infested areas. Loose particles interfere with smoke alarm

operation.

• in areas where temperature may fall below 40

• closer than 5 feet (1.5m) from fluorescent lights, electrical "noise" and flickering may affect the

alarm's operation.

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F (4.40C) or rise above 1000F (37.80C).

THIS SMOKE ALARM WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT 120 VAC POWER AND A
GOOD BATTERY PROPERLY INSTALLED. THE SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE
TESTED WHEN INSTALLED AND THEN TESTED WEEKLY AFTER THAT .

AV OID THESE LOCATIONS

The smoke alarm is designed to minimize false alarms. Smoking will not normally set off the alarm
unless smoke is blown directly into the smoke alarm. Comb ustion particles from cooking may set off
the alarm if the smoke alarm is located close to the kitchen cooking surface. Large quantities of
combustion particles are generated from spills or broiling.

If the smoke alarm does sound, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered, get out and call the fire
department. If no fire is present, check to see if one of the reasons listed above ma y have caused
the alarm. Use the "silence" feature if it is a f alse alarm.

INSTALLATION

FALSE ALARMS

Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes in your area; Article 760 of the
National Electrical Code, NFPA 72, 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA): OTFDC
(CABO), and any other local or building codes that ma y appl y . Wiring and installation must
be performed by a licensed electrician. Failure to f ollow these guidelines may result in injury
or property damage.

This unit must be powered by a 24-hour , 120V A C 60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be
turned off by a switch, dimmer or gr ound fault circuit interrupter . Failure to connect this unit
to a 24-hour circuit may prevent it from pr oviding constant pr otection.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

T urn off po wer to the area where you will install this unit at the circuit breaker or fuse box
before beginning installation. F ailure to turn off the power before installation ma y result in
serious electrical shock, injury or death.

TAMPER LOCKING PIN: To make your smoke alarm somewhat tamper resistant, a locking pin has

been provided. Using this pin will deter children and others from removing the alarm from the mounting
ring. To use the pin, insert it into the hole in the side of the alarm after it has been installed on the
mounting ring. Note that the tamper pin will have to be remo ved in order to change the battery , which
can be done easily with a pair of long nose pliers. Using the long nose pliers, pull the pin out of the
hole. It is now possib le to remo ve the smok e alarm from the mounting ring.

1. T urn the smoke alarm counterclockwise to remove it from the mounting ring. NO TE: The smok e

alarm is sealed and the cover is not removable . Your smoke alarm is also equipped with a safety
device which prevents mounting unless a battery is installed. If y our smok e alarm will not lock
onto the mounting ring, check to make sure a battery is installed.

2. Wiring Instructions:

a. The appropriate power supply is 120 V olt single phase power supplied from a non-switchab le

circuit NOT protected by a ground f ault circuit interrupter .

b. Turn off main power to the circuit before wiring the smoke alarm.