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2-WAY WIRELESS SUPERVISED  

PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE DETECTOR   

 

 

 

 

Model: EL

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4703 

 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

Summary of Contents for EL-4703

Page 1: ...2 WAY WIRELESS SUPERVISED PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE DETECTOR Model EL 4703 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...tment It is not meant to be used in lobbies hallways basements or another apartment in multi family buildings unless there are already working detectors in each family unit Smoke detectors placed in common areas outside of the individual living unit such as on porches or in hallways may not provide early warning to residents In multi family buildings each family living unit should set up its own d...

Page 3: ... a smoke detector inside every bedroom Install smoke detectors at both ends of a bedroom hallway if the hallway is more than 40 feet 12 meters long Install a smoke detector inside every room where one sleeps with the door partly or completely closed since smoke could be blocked by the closed door and a hallway alarm may not wake up the sleeper if the door is closed Install basement detectors at th...

Page 4: ...4 1 1 Smoke detectors 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 The provisions of 2 4 1 1 represent the minimum number of detectors required by this standard It is recommended that the householder consider the use of a...

Page 5: ...ctors False alarms occur when smoke detectors are installed where they will not work properly To avoid false alarms do not install smoke detectors in the following situations Combustion particles are by products of something burning Do not install smoke detectors in or near areas where combustion particles are present such as kitchens with few windows or poor ventilation garages where there may be...

Page 6: ...ir conditioners heaters or fans Fresh air vents and drafts can drive smoke away from smoke detectors Dead air spaces are often at the top of a peaked roof or in the corners between ceilings and walls Dead air may prevent smoke from reaching a detector See Figures 8 and 9 for recommended mounting locations In insect infested areas If insects enter a detector s sensing chamber they may cause a false...

Page 7: ...e 7 Registration The EL 4703 must identify itself to the iConnect 2 Way receiver as follows 1 Set the system to registration mode a Go to the main menu and select 9 1 1 Programming Devices Zones b Select a zone and press 2 Open the detector housing 3 Apply battery power The detector will send a transmission If the transmission is successfully received by the system it will play a confirmation soun...

Page 8: ...mounting bracket to the detector see figure 7 Pull the detector outward to make sure it is securely attached to the mounting bracket WARNING This detector is not suitable for installation in a hazardous location as defined in the national electrical code Do not use detector in an outlet controlled by a wall switch Bracket Screws Detector Locking Pin Figure 7 Smoke Detector Installation Battery Com...

Page 9: ...nking the detector is in Mode 2 To switch from one mode to another press the Test button for 8 seconds The buzzer will sound and the red LED will change its behavior either from a continuous light to a blinking light or from a blinking light to a continuous light TESTING YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR To be sure that detector is working correctly test the detector weekly by performing the following procedure...

Page 10: ...NSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS Have your detector moved if it is not located properly Clean the detector as described above WARNING LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS Wireless smoke alarms are very reliable but may not work under all conditions No fire alarm provides total protection of life or property Smoke alarms are not a substitute for life insurance Smoke alarms require a source of power to work This smoke...

Page 11: ...scogroup com Operating Voltage 6VDC Typical Average Standby Current 0 04mA Typical Test Current 55mA Typical Alarm Current 55mA Peak Trouble Pulse Current 4 73mA Peak Pulse Current 0 074mA Battery Life At least 1 year under normal conditions with Lithium Batteries Battery Type 2xCR123 3V Lithium battery Low Battery Threshold 5 2VDC Low Battery Beep rate One beep every 30 seconds Low Battery Life A...

Page 12: ...or property loss by intruder robbery fire or otherwise or that the product will in all cases provide adequate warning or protection Buyer understands that a properly installed and maintained alarm may only reduce the risk of intruder robbery or fire without warning but is not insurance or a guaranty that such will not occur or that there will be no personal injury or property loss as a result Cons...

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