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Document NO.:RD-517-39-001 

 

   

Version: B    2017.02.14 

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Install  Smoke  Alarms  on  sloped,  peaked  or  cathedral 

ceilings  at  or  within  3  ft  (0.9m)  of  the  highest  point 

(measured horizontally). NFPA 72 states: “Smoke alarms in 

rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 1 ft in 8 ft (0.3m in 

2.4m)  horizontally  shall  be  located  on  the  high  side  of  the 

room.”  NFPA  72  states:  “A  row  of  alarms  shall  be  spaced 

and  located  within  3  ft  (0.9m)  of  the  peak  of  the  ceiling 

measured horizontally” (See Diagram 6). 

 

Diagram 6 

Mobile Home Installation: 

 

Modern  mobile homes have been designed and built to be 

energy  efficient.  Install  smoke  alarms  as  recommended 

above  (refer  to  RECOMMENDED  LOCATIONS  and 

diagram 5 and 6). 

 

In older mobile homes that are not well insulated compared 

to  present  standards,  extreme  heat  or  cold  can  be 

transferred  from  the  outside  to  the  inside  through  poorly 

insulated walls and roof. This may create a thermal barrier 

which  can  prevent  the  smoke  from  reaching  an  alarm 

mounted  on  the  ceiling.  In  such  units,  install  the  smoke 

alarm on an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a 

minimum  of  4"  (10cm)  and  a  maximum  of  12"  (30.5cm) 

below the ceiling (see Diagram 5 ). 

 

If  you  are  not  sure  about  the  insulation  in  your  mobile 

home,  or  if  you  notice  that  the  outer  walls  and  ceiling  are 

either hot or cold, install the alarm on an inside wall 

ONLY

For minimum 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 TRIP AND AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK DURING USE. 

Wiring Instructions: 

 

The appropriate power source is 120 volt AC single phase. 

When installing or removing the smoke alarm

you must 

turned  off  the  AC  power  distribution  panel  to  ensure 

safety. 

 

Connecting  wires  shall  be  a  minimum  of  18  AWG  and 

shall  be  installed  in  accordance  with  the  National 

Electrical Code, NEC, NFPA 70 Article 780.   

 

The  smoke  alarm  AC  primary  (main)  power  shall  be 

supplied  either  from  a  dedicated  branch  circuit  or  the 

unswitched portion of a branch circuit also used for power 

and  lighting.  Should  use  the  terminal  to  connect  the  AC 

QUICK  CONNECTOR and AC main  power  supply.  The 

terminal  should  allow  the  connection  of  conductors 

having  nominal  cross-sectional  areas  of  between  0.4mm

2

 

and 1.5 mm

2

 (refer to Diagram 10).   

 

When  a

l

arms  are  interconnected,  all  interconnected  units 

must be powered from a single circuit. 

 

A maximum of 12 Siterwell devices may be interconnected 

in  a  multiple  station  arrangement,  do  not  exceed  this 

number as it may cause an unsafe condition. 

 

Diagram  8  illustrates  proper  interconnection  wiring, 

improper  connection  may  result  in  damage  to  the  alarm, 

failure to operate, or a shock hazard. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diagram 8 

Hot wire 

Neutral wire 

Signal wire 

Yellow 

White 

Black 

First 
alarm 

Additional 
alarm 

Additional 
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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