• in extremely dusty, dirty or insect-infested areas. Loose particles interfere with smoke alarm
operation.
• in areas where temperature may fall below 40
0
F (4.4
0
C) or rise above 100
0
F (37.8
0
C).
• closer than 1 foot (0.3m) from fluorescent lights, electrical "noise" and flickering may affect the
alarm's operation.
• closer than 3 feet (0.9m) horizontal path from the tip of the blade of a ceiling suspended (paddle) fan.
• on a poorly insulated ceiling or exterior wall (mount smoke alarm on an inside wall).
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Turn off power to the area where you will install this alarm at the circuit breaker or fuse box
before beginning installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may result in
serious electrical shock, injury or death.
CAUTION: THIS SMOKE ALARM IS SEALED. THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE
!
• A mounting bracket is provided on the back of the alarm.
• Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the alarm by holding the mounting bracket and
twisting the alarm in the direction indicated by the "TWIST TO REMOVE" arrow on the side of
the alarm base.
OPTIONAL TAMPER RESISTANT FEATURES:
There is a separate tamper resistant locking
feature provided for this model. Activating this feature deters someone from removing the smoke
alarm from the mounting bracket. The breakaway locking pin is clearly marked and molded into
the mounting bracket. Refer to the diagram below.
TO ACTIVATE THE LOCKING FEATURE:
Do not activate the locking feature until you have
activated the battery, mounted the smoke alarm to the bracket and tested the smoke alarm. Refer
to OPERATION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE instructions on Page 7.
1. Detach the alarm locking pin from the mounting bracket.
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Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment
in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A smoke alarm installed in each separate
sleeping area (in the vicinity of, but outside of, the bedrooms); and, as appropriate, heat
or smoke alarms in living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms,
closets, utility storage rooms, basements and attached garages. Test the alarms weekly to
assure proper operation.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: CAUTION!! READ CAREFULLY.
Installation of this alarm must conform to the electrical codes in your area; Article 760 of
the National Electrical Code, NFPA 72, 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA): OTFDC
(CABO), and any other local or building codes that may apply. Wiring and installation must
be performed by a licensed electrician. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in
injury or property damage.
This alarm must be powered by a 24-hour, 120V AC 60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot
be turned off by a switch, dimmer or ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure to connect this
alarm to a 24-hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant protection.
IMPORTANT: Do not subject this smoke alarm to megger, high voltage or high-pot tests.
Remove the smoke alarm(s) before high-potting tests occur on the circuit or system.
(Ref. Section 550-17, National Electrical Code, 2002 Edition).
This alarm will not work until it is activated and properly installed. This alarm
should be tested immediately after installation and then tested weekly after
that. If the alarm ever fails to test correctly, have it replaced immediately. If the
alarm is not working properly, it cannot alert you to a problem. This alarm must
have 120 VAC power and activated battery power to operate. If the battery is
dead, the alarm cannot operate properly. The sealed battery cannot be replaced.
FIGURE 1
