ELK-6050 Wireless Smoke Detector
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Troubleshooting
Detector does not power up
- Verify that the batteries are fully seated inside the battery compartment
and that their polarity orientations are correct.
- Check the battery voltage (3.0 VDC nominal).
Tamper alert sounds
- Press the keypad " * " or clear key to silence the tamper. You may be
required to enter a valid user code to silence/clear.
- During service or maintenance the control should be placed into Walk
Test mode so that tamper alerts will not sound.
Tamper condition does not restore
- Verify that the detector is properly seated and locked into the mounting
baseplate.
- Perform a sensitivity test to be sure there are no trouble indications
in the detector.
Alarm condition does not restore
- Fan some clear air towards the detector to be certain that no smoke
still exists in the detector.
- Make sure the ambient air temperature isn't too high for the heat sensor
in the detector.
The ACK (Acknowledge) LED flashes Orange/Red when the
detector attempts to communicate with the Control
- Verify that the detector is properly enrolled into the Control.
- Verify that the detector's TXID matches what is enrolled in the Control.
- Verify that the M1XRFTW Transceiver and the Control are powered
up and that the Transceiver's data bus address is set to either 2, 3,
4, or 5. Verify that the Transceiver has been enrolled into the Control.
- Check to see if the detector is comfortably within range of the
M1XRFTW Transceiver.
- Test another (different) two-way wireless sensor at this same
location to determine if it can successfully communicate.
- It may be necessary to temporarily move the unsuccessful detector
a little closer to the M1XRFTW Transceiver and retest. If it successfully
works at a closer location then it may be necessary to:
a. Relocate the M1XRFTW Transceiver to a closer and more
central location to this and all other sensors.
OR
b. Purchase another (redundant) M1XRFTW transceiver and
mount it closer to the area where this sensor is mounted.
NFPA Guidelines
NFPA 72, 2-1.4.2.1 Total (Complete) Coverage
If required, total coverage shall include all rooms, halls, storage areas,
basements, attics, lofts, spaces above suspended ceilings, and other
subdivisions and accessible spaces; and the inside of all closets,
elevator shafts, enclosed stairways, dumbwaiter shafts, and chutes.
Inaccessible areas shall not be required to be protected by alarms. (For
exceptions, see NFPA 72.)
NFPA 72, 2-1.4.2.2 Partial Coverage
If required, partial detection systems shall be provided in all common
areas and work spaces, such as corridors, lobbies, storage rooms,
equipment rooms, and other tenantless spaces in those environments
suitable for proper alarm operation in accordance with this code.
NFPA 72, 2-1.4.2.3 Selective Coverage
Where codes, standards, laws, or authorities having jurisdiction require
the protection of selected areas only, the specified areas shall be
protected in accordance with this code.
NFPA 72, 2-1.4.2.4 Supplementary (Non required) Coverage
Where installed, detection that is not required by an applicable law, code,
or standard, whether total (complete), partial, or selective coverage,
shall conform to the requirements of this code. (For exceptions, refer
to NFPA 72 Chapter 2 Spacing Requirements.)
NFPA 72, 2-1.4.3
Where non-required detection devices are installed for a specific
hazard, additional non-required detection devices shall not be required
to be installed throughout an entire room or building.
NFPA 72, 2-2 Heat-Sensing Fire Alarms
Heat-sensing fire alarms shall be installed in all areas where required
by the NFPA codes and standards or by the authority having jurisdiction.
NFPA 72, 8-1.4.1.3.2 Detection in New Apartment Buildings
Approved, single-station smoke alarms shall be installed in accordance
with 7-6.2.10 of NFPA 101 outside every sleeping area in the immediate
vicinity of the bedrooms and on all levels of the dwelling unit including
basements. (101: 18-3.4.4.2) (For exceptions, refer to this section of
NFPA 72.)
NFPA 72, 8-1.4.1.4.2 Detection in Existing Apartment
Buildings Approved, single-station smoke alarms shall be in-stalled in
accordance with 7-6.2.10 of NFPA 101 outside every sleeping area in
the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on all levels of the dwelling
unit including basements. (101: 19-3.4.4.1) (For exceptions, refer to this
section of NFPA 72.)
