Digital Monitoring Products
1165/1165H/1165HS Detectors Installation Sheet
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Maintaining the Detector
The 1165/1165H/1165HS detectors are designed for easy field service and maintenance. When installed and used
properly, they require minimal maintenance. The smoke detector should be functionally tested per NFPA 72 2013 Table
14.4.3.2 for system type smoke detectors. See
Testing the Detector Sensitivity
and
Smoke Testing the Smoke Detector
.
When an 1165/1165H/1165HS detector requires maintenance, it extinguishes its LED.
WARNING
Smoke alarms CANNOT provide warnings for fires resulting from explosions, smoking in bed or other furniture,
ignition of flammable liquids, vapors and gases, children playing with matches or lighters.
NFPA 72 Guidelines
Total (Complete) Coverage.
If required, total coverage shall include all rooms, halls, storage areas, basements,
attics, lofts, spaces above suspended ceilings, and other subdivisions and accessible spaces; and the inside of all
closets, elevator shafts, enclosed stairways, dumbwaiter shafts, and chutes. Inaccessible areas shall not be required
to be protected by detectors. (For exceptions, refer to NFPA 72.)
Partial Coverage.
If required, partial detection systems shall be provided in all common areas and work spaces, such
as corridors, lobbies, storage rooms, equipment rooms, and other tenantless spaces in those environments suitable
for proper detector operation in accordance with this code.
Selective Coverage.
Where codes, standards, laws, or authorities having jurisdiction require the protection of
selected areas only, the specified areas shall be protected in accordance with this code.
Supplementary (Non required) Coverage.
Where installed, detection that is not required by an applicable law, code,
or standard, whether total (complete), partial, or selective coverage, shall conform to the requirements of this
code. (For exceptions, refer to NFPA 72 Spacing Requirements.)
Where non required detection devices are installed for a specific hazard, additional non required detection devices
shall not be required to be installed
throughout an entire room or building.
Heat-Sensing Fire Detectors.
Heat-sensing fire detectors shall be installed in all areas where required by the NFPA
codes and standards or by the authority having jurisdiction.
Detection in New Apartment Buildings.
Approved, single-station smoke alarms shall be installed in accordance with
7-6.2.10 of NFPA 101 outside every sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on all levels of the
dwelling unit including basements. (For exceptions, refer to this section of NFPA 72.)
Detection in Existing Apartment Buildings.
Approved, single-station smoke alarms shall be installed in accordance
with 7-6.2.10 of NFPA 101 outside every sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on all levels of
the dwelling unit including basements. (For exceptions, refer to this section of NFPA 72.)
WARNING! Limitations of Smoke Detectors
Wireless smoke alarms are very reliable, but may not work under all conditions. No fire alarm provides total
protection of life or property. Smoke alarms are not a substitute for life insurance.
Smoke alarms require a source of power to work.
This smoke alarm will not operate and the alarm will not sound
if batteries are dead or not installed properly.
Smoke alarms may not be heard.
A sound sleeper or someone who has taken drugs or alcohol may not awaken if the
alarm is installed outside a bedroom. Closed or partially closed doors and distance can block sound. This alarm is not
designed for the hearing impaired.
Smoke alarms may not always activate and provide warning early enough.
Smoke alarms only activate when
enough smoke reaches the alarm. If a fire starts in a chimney, wall, roof, on the other side of closed doors, or on a
different level of the property enough smoke may not reach the alarm for it to alarm.
Smoke alarms are a significant help in reducing loss, injury and even death. However, no matter how good a
detection device is, nothing works perfectly under every circumstance and we must warn you that you cannot
expect a smoke alarm to ensure that you will never suffer any damage or injur
y.
Fire Prevention and Escape
The purpose of an early warning smoke alarm is to detect the presence of fire in its early stages and sound an alarm
giving the occupants time to exit the premises safely.
