Installation Instructions
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ESL Smoke Sensor Model 562
Preliminary
Product Summary
The ESL Smoke Sensor Model 562 (smoke alarm) is a
Learn Mode, wireless, photoelectric smoke sensor with a
self-contained alarm siren, a low-battery annunciator, and a
status light. The smoke alarm is part of a security/fire
alarm system and communicates with the system control
panel.
Each smoke alarm uses two 3-volt lithium batteries. The
batteries are shipped with the unit.
Installation Guidelines
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This equipment should be installed in accordance with
the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72
(National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
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Avoid installing the unit until all construction is com-
pleted. The mounting ring may be pre-installed.
CAUTION
Not compatible with CareTaker
Plus and custom
versions with software versions 3.0 or earlier.
Not compatible with Commander 2000 and custom
versions with software versions 4.0 or earlier.
Equipment Needed
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Phillips screwdriver.
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Pocket-sized slotted screwdriver.
Programming
This section describes the basic steps for adding the sensor
to panel memory. For more detailed programming
information, refer to the specific panel installation
instructions.
Figure 1.Mounting Bracket.
To add the smoke alarm to panel memory:
1.
Remove smoke unit from mounting bracket.
2.
Put the panel in Program Mode/Learn Sensors.
3.
Select a sensor group and sensor number.
4.
Remove mounting bracket.
5.
Press and hold the test button.
6.
The panel will indicate that the sensor has been
learned.
7.
Exit from program mode.
Note
Reinstall smoke unit on mounting bracket.
Mounting Guidelines
Determine the best mounting location for the smoke alarm
using the following guidelines:
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NFPA 72, Chapter 2, Section 2-2.1.1.1 states as fol-
lows: “Smoke alarms 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. In new construction, a
smoke alarm also shall be installed in each sleeping
room.”
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NFPA 72, Appendix A, Section A-2.5.2.1 states as fol-
lows: “Smoke Detection - Are More Smoke Alarms
Desirable? The required number of smoke alarms
might not provide reliable early warning protection for
those areas separated by a door from the areas of the
house protected by the required smoke alarms. For this
reason, it is recommended that the household consider
the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas of
increased protection. The additional areas include the
basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, util-
Document Number: 466-xxxx Rev. A
PRELIMINARY
April 2000
ITI Part No. 60-848-95, 60-849-95
