THIS SMOKE ALARM WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT 120 VAC POWER AND A
GOOD BATTERY PROPERLY INSTALLED. THE SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE
TESTED WHEN INSTALLED AND THEN TESTED WEEKLY AFTER THAT.
INSTALLATION
Installation of this unit 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 unit 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 unit
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 Electric Code, 2002 Edition).
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Turn off power to the area where you will install this unit 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.
TAMPER LOCKING PIN: To make your smoke alarm somewhat tamper resistant, a locking pin has
been provided. Using this pin will deter children and others from removing the alarm from the mounting
ring. To use the pin, insert it into the hole in the side of the alarm after it has been installed on the
mounting ring. Note that the tamper pin will have to be removed in order to change the battery, which
can be done easily with a pair of long nose pliers. Using the long nose pliers, pull the pin out of the
hole. It is now possible to remove the smoke alarm from the mounting ring.
1.
Turn the smoke alarm counterclockwise to remove it from the mounting ring. NOTE: The smoke
alarm is sealed and the cover is not removable. Your smoke alarm is also equipped with a safety
device which prevents mounting unless a battery is installed. If your smoke alarm will not lock
onto the mounting ring, check to make sure a battery is installed.
2.
Wiring Instructions:
a.
The appropriate power supply is 120 Volt single phase power supplied from a non-switchable
circuit NOT protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter.
b.
Turn off main power to the circuit before wiring the smoke alarm.
c.
There are three pigtail leads (black, white and yellow) coming from the AC QUICK
CONNECTOR. The proper wire connection is as follows:
WIRES FROM QUICK CONNECTOR
CONNECT TO
BLACK
"HOT" side of AC line
WHITE
"NEUTRAL" side of AC line
YELLOW
Interconnect wires of other units
AVOID THESE LOCATIONS
•
the garage – products of combustion are present when you start your automobile.
•
near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs (kitchens, near furnaces,
gas hot water heaters). Use smoke alarms with Silence Control for these areas.
•
in areas with high humidity, like bathrooms or areas near dishwashers or washing machines.
Install at least 3 feet (0.9 meters) away from these areas.
•
in areas of turbulent air such as air returns or heating and cooling supply vents. Install at least 3
feet (0.9 meters) away from these areas. The air could blow smoke away from the smoke alarm,
interrupting its alarm.
•
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 5 feet (1.5m) from fluorescent lights, electrical "noise" and flickering may affect the
alarm's operation.
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