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WIRELESS SUPERVISED  

PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE DETECTOR   

DÉTECTEUR DE FUMÉE PHOTOÉLECTRIQUE SUPERVISÉ  

SANS FILS 

Model: EL

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2703

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION 

Summary of Contents for EL-2703

Page 1: ...WIRELESS SUPERVISED PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE DETECTOR DÉTECTEUR DE FUMÉE PHOTOÉLECTRIQUE SUPERVISÉ SANS FILS Model EL 2703 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS D INSTALLATION ...

Page 2: ...tment 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 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 d...

Page 3: ...a smoke detector inside every bedroom Install smoke detectors at both ends of a bedroom hallway if the hallway is more than 40 feet 12 meters long Install a smoke 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 Install basement detectors at the...

Page 4: ...4 1 1 Smoke detectors shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics The provisions of 2 4 1 1 represent the minimum number of detectors required by this standard It is recommended that the householder consider the use of a...

Page 5: ...tors False alarms occur when smoke detectors are installed where they will not work properly To avoid false alarms do not install smoke detectors in the following situations Combustion particles are by products of something burning Do not install smoke detectors in or near areas where combustion particles are present such as kitchens with few windows or poor ventilation garages where there may be ...

Page 6: ...ir conditioners heaters or fans Fresh air vents and drafts can drive smoke away from smoke detectors Dead air spaces are often at the top of a peaked roof or in the corners between ceilings and walls Dead air may prevent smoke from reaching a detector See Figures 8 and 9 for recommended mounting locations In insect infested areas If insects enter a detector s sensing chamber they may cause a false...

Page 7: ...7 Registration The EL 2703 must identify itself to the EL wireless system receivers as follows 1 Set the system to registration mode a Go to the main menu and select 9 1 1 Programming Devices Zones b Select a zone and press 2 Open the detector housing 3 Insert the batteries into compartment The detector enters registration mode during which a transmission is sent every few seconds You can terminat...

Page 8: ...Figure 7 Line up the side slot of the bracket and the detector Push the detector onto the mounting bracket and turn it clockwise to fix it into place Insert the locking pin in order to secure the mounting bracket to the detector see figure 7 Pull the detector outward to make sure it is securely attached to the mounting bracket WARNING This detector is not suitable for installation in a hazardous l...

Page 9: ...king the detector is in Mode 2 To switch from one mode to another press the Test button for 8 seconds The buzzer will sound and the red LED will change its behavior either from a continuous light to a blinking light or from a blinking light to a continuous light TESTING YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR To be sure that detector is working correctly test the detector weekly by performing the following procedure ...

Page 10: ...NSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS Have your detector moved if it is not located properly Clean the detector as described above WARNING LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS 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...

Page 11: ... Peak Trouble Pulse Current 4 73mA Peak Pulse Current 0 074mA Battery Life At least 3 year under normal conditions with Lithium Batteries Battery Type 2xCR123 3V Lithium battery Low Battery Threshold 5 2VDC Low Battery Beep rate One beep every 30 seconds Low Battery Life At least 30 days from warning signal Operating Temperature 10 C to 40 C 14 F 104 F Operating Humidity 10 to 85 RH no condensatio...

Page 12: ...by Electronics Line declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC For the CE Declaration of Conformity please refer to our website www riscogroup com ...

Page 13: ...der robbery fire or otherwise or that the product will in all cases provide adequate warning or protection Buyer understands that a properly installed and maintained alarm may only reduce the risk of intruder robbery or fire without warning but is not insurance or a guaranty that such will not occur or that there will be no personal injury or property loss as a result Consequently seller shall hav...

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