again, within 4 minutes of the Alarm
re-sounding, will get the Alarm to
compensate for chamber contamination.
This will normally resolve the problem.
If the Alarm re-sounds for a third time,
the Alarm is excessively contaminated
and must be replaced. If it is not
convenient to replace it immediately,
pressing the test button within 4
minutes of it going into alarm (for the
third time) will silence the Alarm for 8
hours – however it will give two short
beeps (second apart) every 10 minutes
to remind the user it has been disabled.
If the contamination clears the Alarm will
return to normal operation.
(Note: this does not reduce the users
fire protection, as a Smoke Alarm in
continuous alarm due to a fault, is
useless and must be silenced – by taking
the Alarm down or as described here.
This procedure has the added benefits
that the user is reminded every 10
minutes by two short beeps that the
Alarm needs to be replaced and that if
the problem clears the Alarm will return
to detecting fire).
1.2.3. Faulty Smoke Chamber
In the unlikely event of the smoke
sensing chamber becoming defective,
the Alarm will give 2 short beeps with 2
yellow LED flashes every 48 seconds. The
Alarm must then be replaced.
If it is not convenient to replace it
immediately, pressing the test button will
silence the beeps and stop the yellow
LED flashing for 12 hours. This can be
repeated as required.
2. Location and Positioning
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing a Smoke
Alarm. You can easily install these Alarms
throughout the property on escape
routes, on each storey, in corridors and in
closed rooms to give warning of fire.
Heat Alarms can be installed in kitchens
and other areas where Smoke Alarms are
unsuitable.
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
ASSOCIATION REQUIRED PROTECTION
Smoke Detection. Where required by
applicable laws, codes, or standards
for the specified occupancy, approved
single- and multiple-station Smoke
Alarms shall be installed as follows:
(1) In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms
(2) Outside of each separate dwelling
unit sleeping area within 6.4 m (21 ft)
of any door to a sleeping room, the
distance measured along a path of travel
(3) On every level of a dwelling unit,
including basements
(4) On every level of a residential board
and care occupancy (small facility),
including basements and excluding crawl
spaces and unfinished attics
(5) In the living area(s) of a guest suite
(6) In the living area(s) of a residential
board and care occupancy (small facility)
Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable? The
required number of smoke detectors
might not provide reliable early warning
protection for those areas separated
by a door from the areas protected
by the required smoke detectors. For
this reason, it is recommended that
the householder consider the use of
additional smoke detectors for those
areas for increased protection. The
additional areas include the basement,
bedrooms, dining room, furnace room,
utility room, and hallways not protected
by the required smoke detectors.
The installation of smoke detectors in
kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or
garages is not normally recommended,
as these locations occasionally
experience conditions that can result in
improper operation.
The equipment should be wired and
installed in accordance with National
Fire Protection Association’s Standard
72, Chapter 11 and National Electric
Code, NFPA 70, Chapter 3. (National
Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
For Canadian installations wiring
methods shall be in accordance with
CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code,
Part I, Safety Standard for Electrical
Installations. Testing and maintenance
procedures shall be in accordance
with CAN/ULC-S552, Standard for
the Maintenance and Testing of
Smoke-Alarms.
IMPORTANT!
Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm
installation vary from state to state
and from region to region. Check with
your local Fire Department for current
requirements in your area.
SMOKE ALARMS
Sufficient smoke must enter your
Smoke Alarm before it will respond.
Your Smoke Alarm needs to be within
6.4 metres (21ft) of the fire to respond
quickly. Smoke Alarms also need to be
in positions where they can be heard
throughout the property, so they can
wake you and your family in time for
everyone to escape. A single Smoke
Alarm will give some protection if it
is properly installed, but most homes
will require two or more (preferably
interconnected) to ensure that a reliable
early warning is given. For recommended
protection you should put individual
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