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Document NO.:RD-517-39-001 

 

   

Version: B    2017.02.14 

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Smoke Alarm User Manual 

Model number: GS517                 

Ref

ST517

 

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

:AC 120V/ 60Hz with 9V battery backup.   

 

OPERATION CURRENT

< 80mA 

 

ALARM VOLUME

: > 85dB(A) at 3 meters 

 

ALARM SENSITIVITY

: 1.48-2.71%/ft OBS 

 

DUAL  FUNCTION  PUSH  TEST  BUTTON  TO 

ACTIVATE AND SILENCE (HUSH) ALARM

 

 

HUSH TIME: 

approx 8 minutes 

 

INTERCONNECTION: 

up to 12 detectors 

 

BATTERY LIFE: 

above one year 

 

COMPLIES    WITH:

 UL217&CAN/ ULC-S531   

 

SOUND  PATTERN: 

TEMPORAL  3(BI  0.5s  -  pause 

0.5s  -  BI  0.5s  -  pause  0.5s  -  BI  0.5s  -  pause  1.5s,  with 

concurrent    RED LED flash, pattern repeats until alarm 

clears or is silenced) 

Description: 

This is a photoelectric line powered (AC120V) with 9V DC 

battery backup 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 all people in the home will be able to hear  and 

promptly  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  absolutely  sure  it  isn't  a  real  alarm,  open 

windows  or  fan  the  air  around  smoke  alarm  to  test  and 

silence it. 

3.

 

Protect  the  smoke  alarm  from  the  ingress  of  moisture  by 

avoiding  installation  where  it  can  come  in  contact  with 

water. 

4.

 

This  smoke  alarm  is  powered  by  AC  120V.  This  source 

power is danger to human body. The smoke alarm should 

be  installed  only  by  a  licensed,  qualified  electrician. 

Observe  and  follow  all  local  and  national  electrical  and 

building codes for installation. 

5.

 

This  smoke  alarm  is  designed  for  use  only  in  single 

family  homes.  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. 

6.

 

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.  This  is  one  of  the 

main  reasons  for  the  recommendation  to  install  multiple 

alarms in the home. As an added safety feature the GS517 

includes  an  interconnect  feature  that  facilitates  all  smoke 

alarms in the home to sound an alarm when any one alarm 

Summary of Contents for GS517

Page 1: ...he 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 ...

Page 2: ...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 Specification Voltage DC 9V Carbon Zinc battery Gold Peak 1604P Replace Battery 1 Replace the battery Remove the locking plug between bracket and bottom cover See Diagram 1 Diagram 1 Remov...

Page 3: ... your alarm may indicate a defective alarm NOTE WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED LED indicators Illumination of the Green LED indicates that the alarm is receiving AC power This alarm is equipped with a red LED indicator with two modes of operation Red LED Flashing every 32 seconds indicates that the smoke alarm is operating properly RED LED Flashing when the Test button is pressed or the smoke alarm se...

Page 4: ...he AC QUICK CONNECTOR is properly connect to the smoke alarm 2 If the problem still exists please return to your retailer 3 If the unit is out of warranty please replace another new alarm Smoke alarm does not sound when tested NOTE Push test button for at least five seconds while testing 1 Ensure that the battery and the AC QUICK CONNECTOR are properly connected 2 Clean smoke alarm 3 If there are ...

Page 5: ... there 6 Call the fire department from your neighbor s home not from yours 7 Don t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is all right to do so 8 There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect against fire as stated in the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code NFPA 72 For instance a Smoking in bed b Leaving children home alone c Cleaning with flammable ...

Page 6: ...nimum protection install at least one alarm close to the bedrooms For additional protection see SINGLE FLOOR PLAN and MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN in Diagram 7 Diagram 7 WARNING TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARM OPERATION AFTER MOBILE HOME HAS BEEN IN STORAGE BEFORE EACH TRIPAND AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK DURING USE Wiring Instructions The appropriate power source is 120 volt AC single phase When installing or removing the ...

Page 7: ...holes of the bracket with a pencil Bore two installation holes in the marked positions with a 3 16 5 mm drill bit Press the two plastic plugs into holes with hammer Refer to Diagram 10 Diagram 10 Pull the AC QUICK CONNECTOR through the center hole in the bracket Attach the bracket to the plastic plugs and tighten the screws into the plastic plugs refer to Diagram 11 installation sketch map Install...

Page 8: ... use and service for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident misuse or abuse or lack of reasonable care of the product In no case shall company be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of this or any other warranty express or implied whatsoever The defective product can be mailed to the following address with...

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