IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
This user’s manual contains important information about your Smoke
Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this Smoke Alarm for use by
others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.
USER’S MANUAL
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FIRE SAFETY TIPS
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters
away from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers;
4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don’t overload elec-
trical circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys
grease- and debris-free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove
unattended; 7) Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles,
away from flammable materials; 8) Don’t let rubbish accumulate.
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if
they are not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert
you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor,
and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other
reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
Important!
Read “Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms”
and “Locations to Avoid for Smoke Alarms” before beginning. This
unit monitors the air, and when smoke reaches its sensing chamber,
it alarms. It can give you more time to escape before fire spreads.
This unit can ONLY give an early warning of developing fires if it is
installed, maintained and located where smoke can reach it, and where
all residents can hear it, as described in this manual. This unit will not
sense gas, heat, or flame. It cannot prevent or extinguish fires.
Understand The Different Type of Smoke Alarms
Battery powered or electrical? Different Smoke Alarms provide
different types of protection. See “About Smoke Alarms” for details.
Know Where To Install Your Smoke Alarms
Fire Safety Professionals recommend at least one Smoke Alarm on
every level of your home, in every bedroom, and in every bedroom
hallway or separate sleeping area. See “Recommended Locations For
Smoke Alarms” and “Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms” for details.
Know What Smoke Alarms Can and Can’t Do
A Smoke Alarm can help alert you to fire, giving you precious time to
escape. It can only sound an alarm once smoke reaches the sensor.
See “Limitations of Smoke Alarms” for details.
Check Your Local Building Codes
This Smoke Alarm is designed to be used in a typical single-family
home. It alone will not meet requirements for boarding houses,
apartment buildings, hotels or motels. See “Special Compliance
Considerations” for details.
HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM
*All First Alert
®
Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements,
including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion.
Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.
Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric
technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced
in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible
materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include
paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.
Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization
technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced
in greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours
before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes
burning in couches or bedding.
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on
each level and in every bedroom of your home.
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This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is recom-
mended that you install special units which use devices like
flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents.
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Do not connect this unit to any other alarm or auxiliary
device. It is a single-station unit that cannot be linked to other
devices. Connecting anything else to this unit may prevent it
from working properly.
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Unit will not operate without battery power. The Smoke Alarm
cannot work until you install the batteries in the correct
position (Match “+” to “+” and “-” to “-”).
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This Smoke Alarm has a battery drawer which resists closing
unless batteries are installed.
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Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box.
Air currents around junction boxes can prevent smoke from
reaching the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from
alarming. Only AC powered units are intended for installation
over junction boxes.
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Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding.
It is loud to wake you in an emergency. Exposure to the horn
at close range may harm your hearing.
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Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the
sensing chamber and prevent the unit from operating properly.
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1. Test/Silence button
2. Battery drawer
3. Power indicator LED
4. Smoke Alarm LED
IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS
RESPONDING TO AN ALARM
During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern:
3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause. The LED will flash rapidly.
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If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning
you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your
immediate attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the
alarm may result in injury or death.
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Never remove the batteries from a battery operated Smoke
Alarm to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke,
etc.). Removing batteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense
smoke, and removes your protection. Instead open a window
or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset auto-
matically.
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If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
ONE
LINK
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BATTERY
OPERATED SMOKE ALARM
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert
®
brand products
warrants that for a period of ten years from the date of purchase, this
product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at
its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the
product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement
will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component.
If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a
similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of
initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales
receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance.
BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do
not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and
conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting
from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on
improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions,
disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an
authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of
God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that
are included with this unit.
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to
the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration
to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights that vary from state to state or province to province.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
Service:
If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer.
In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs
Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time,
Monday through Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the
model number and date of purchase available when calling.
For Warranty Service return to:
BRK Brands, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso TX 79906
Battery:
BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, written
or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose with respect to battery.
LOCATIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS
For best performance, it is recommended you AVOID installing
Smoke Alarms in these areas:
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Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles
form when something burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated
kitchens, garages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet
(6 meters) from the sources of combustion particles (stove, furnace,
water heater, space heater) if possible. In areas where a 20-foot
(6-meter) distance is not possible – in modular, mobile, or smaller
homes, for example – it is recommended the Smoke Alarm be
placed as far from these fuel-burning sources as possible. The
placement recommendations are intended to keep these Alarms at
a reasonable distance from a fuel-burning source, and thus reduce
“unwanted” alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke Alarm is
placed directly next to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate these areas
as much as possible.
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In air streams near kitchens. Air currents can draw cooking smoke
into the sensing chamber of a Smoke Alarm near the kitchen.
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In very damp, humid or steamy areas, or directly near bathrooms
with showers. Keep units at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
showers, saunas, dishwashers, etc.
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Where the temperatures are regularly below 40˚ F (4.4˚ C) or above
100˚ F (37.8˚ C), including unheated buildings, outdoor rooms,
porches, or unfinished attics or basements.
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In very dusty, dirty, or greasy areas. Do not install a Smoke Alarm
directly over the stove or range. Keep laundry room Smoke Alarms
free of dust or lint.
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Near fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty areas. Drafts can
blow smoke away from the unit, preventing it from reaching the
sensing chamber.
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In insect infested areas. Insects can clog openings to the sensing
chamber and cause unwanted alarms.
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Less than 12 inches (305mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical
“noise” can interfere with the sensor.
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In “dead air” spaces. “Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke from
reaching the Smoke Alarm.
Avoiding Dead Air Spaces
“Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarm.
To avoid dead air spaces, follow the installation recommendations below.
On ceilings,
install Smoke Alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as
possible. If this is not possible, install the Smoke Alarm at least 4 inches
(102 mm) from the wall or corner.
For wall mounting
(if allowed by building codes), the top edge of Smoke
Alarms should be placed between 4 and 12 inches (102 and 305 mm)
from the wall/ceiling line, below typical “dead air” spaces.
On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling,
install the first Smoke Alarm
within 3 feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured horizontally.
Additional Smoke Alarms may be required depending on the length,
angle, etc. of the ceiling's slope. Refer to NFPA 72 for details on require-
ments for sloped or peaked ceilings.
LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
Smoke Alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from
home fires worldwide. However, like any warning device, Smoke Alarms
can only work if they are properly located, installed, and maintained, and
if smoke reaches them. They are not foolproof.
Smoke alarms may not waken all individuals.
Practice the escape
plan at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from
kids to grandparents. Allow children to master fire escape planning and
practice before holding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping. If
children or others do not readily waken to the sound of the smoke
alarm, or if there are infants or family members with mobility limitations,
make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in fire drill and in
the event of an emergency. It is recommended that you hold a fire drill
while family members are sleeping in order to determine their response
to the sound of the smoke alarm while sleeping and to determine
whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency.
Smoke Alarms cannot work without power.
Battery operated units
cannot work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the
wrong type of batteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed
correctly. AC units cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason
(open fuse or circuit breaker, failure along a power line or at a power
station, electrical fire that burns the electrical wires, etc.). If you are
concerned about the limitations of battery or AC power, install both
types of units.
Smoke Alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach
them.
Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls, on roofs, or on the other
side of closed doors may not reach the sensing chamber and set off
the alarm. That is why one unit should be installed inside each bedroom
or sleeping area—especially if bedroom or sleeping area doors are
closed at night—and in the hallway between them.
Smoke Alarms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the
home.
For example, a stand-alone unit on the second floor may not
detect smoke from a basement fire until the fire spreads. This may
not give you enough time to escape safely. That is why recommended
minimum protection is at least one unit in every sleeping area, and
every bedroom on every level of your home. Even with a unit on every
floor, stand-alone units may not provide as much protection as intercon-
nected units, especially if the fire starts in a remote area. Some safety
experts recommend installing interconnected AC powered units with
battery back-up (see “About Smoke Alarms”) or professional fire
detection systems, so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm.
Interconnected units may provide earlier warning than stand-alone
units since all units alarm when one detects smoke.
Smoke Alarms may not be heard.
Though the alarm horn in this unit
meets or exceeds current standards, it may not be heard if: 1) the unit is
located outside a closed or partially closed door, 2) residents recently
consumed alcohol or drugs, 3) the alarm is drowned out by noise from
stereo, TV, traffic, air conditioner or other appliances, 4) residents are
hearing impaired or sound sleepers. Special purpose units, like those
with visual and audible alarms, should be installed for hearing impaired
residents.
Smoke Alarms may not have time to alarm before the fire itself
causes damage, injury, or death, since smoke from some fires may
not reach the unit immediately. Examples of this include persons
smoking in bed, children playing with matches, or fires caused by
violent explosions resulting from escaping gas.
Smoke Alarms are not foolproof.
Like any electronic device, Smoke
Alarms are made of components that can wear out or fail at any time.
You must test the unit weekly to ensure your continued protection.
Smoke Alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires. They are not a
substitute for property or life insurance.
Smoke Alarms have a limited life.
The unit should be replaced
immediately if it is not operating properly. You should always replace a
Smoke Alarm after 10 years from date of purchase. Write the purchase
date on the space provided on back of unit.
First Alert
®
is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust used under
license.
ONELINK
®
is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.
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ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS
Battery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms:
Provide protection even when
electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed.
Units are easy to install, and do not require professional installation.
AC powered Smoke Alarms:
Can be interconnected so if one unit
senses smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.
AC with battery (DC) back-up:
will operate if electricity fails, provided
the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. AC and AC/DC units must
be installed by a qualified electrician.
ONELINK
®
Smoke Alarms with battery (DC) back-up:
Interconnects
with all ONELINK
®
enabled Smoke and Smoke/CO Alarms without wires
or connectors, so when one alarm sounds, they all sound. Will operate if
electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed.
Units are easy to install, and do not require professional installation.
Smoke Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup
power systems:
AC powered Smoke Alarms should only be operated
with true or pure sine wave inverters. Operating this Smoke Alarm with
most battery-powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products or
square wave or “quasi sine wave” inverters
will damage the Alarm
. If
you are not sure about your inverter or UPS type, please consult with
the manufacturer to verify.
Smoke Alarms for the hearing impaired:
Special purpose Smoke
Alarms should be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a
visual alarm and an audible alarm horn, and meet the requirements of
the Americans With Disabilities Act. Can be interconnected so if one unit
senses smoke, all units alarm.
Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards
unless the
combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
All these Smoke Alarms are designed to provide early warning of fires if
located, installed and cared for as described in the user’s manual, and if
smoke reaches them. If you are unsure which type of Smoke Alarm to
install, refer to Chapter 2 of the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) Standard 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) and
NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code). National Fire Protection Association,
One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101. Local building codes
areas of the home.
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WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
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Don’t panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.
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Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don’t stop to get
dressed or collect anything.
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Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them.
If a door is cool, open it slowly. Don’t open a hot door. Keep doors
and windows closed, unless you must escape through them.
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Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).
Take short, shallow breaths.
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Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home,
and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.
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Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.
Give your address, then your name.
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Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
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Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.
Alarms have various limitations. See "Limitations of Smoke Alarms"
for details.
USING THE SILENCE FEATURE
The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to
15 minutes. To use this feature, press the “Push to Test/Silence” button on
the cover.
If the unit will not silence and no heavy smoke is present,
or if it stays in silence mode continuously, it should be replaced
immediately
. The LED will continue to flash rapidly while in silence.
The Silence Feature does not disable the unit—it makes it temporarily
less sensitive to smoke. For your safety, if smoke around the unit is
dense enough to suggest a potentially dangerous situation, the unit
will stay in alarm or may re-alarm quickly. If you do not know the
source of the smoke, do not assume it is an unwanted alarm. Not
responding to an alarm can result in property loss, injury, or death.
SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING
This silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning “chirp”
for up to 8 hours. You can silence the low battery warning “chirp” by
pressing the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover.
Once the low battery warning “chirp” silence feature is activated, the unit
continues to flash the Green light twice a minute for 8 hours. After 8
hours, the low battery “chirp” will resume.
Replace the batteries as
soon as possible; this unit will not operate without battery power!
To deactivate this feature:
Press the Test/Silence button again. The unit
will go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume (LED
flashes and unit sounds “chirp” once a minute).
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
This unit is designed to be mounted
on the ceiling, or on the wall if necessary.
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Pencil
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Drill with 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit
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Phillips screwdriver
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Hammer
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Pliers to activate optional
“tamper-resistant” locking
features
TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Do not lock the battery compartment until you install the batteries
and test the Smoke Alarm.
If the unit does not alarm during
testing, DO NOT lock the battery
compartment! Install new batteries
and test again. If the Smoke Alarm still
does not alarm, replace it immediately.
1.
Using needle-nose pliers, detach
one locking pin from the mounting
bracket.
2.
After batteries are inserted, then push
the locking pin through the hole near
the battery door latch on the back of
the Smoke Alarm.
OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES
TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
1.
Using needle-nose pliers,
detach one locking pin from
the mounting bracket.
2.
Insert the locking pin through
the hole on the back of the
Smoke Alarm as shown in the
diagram.
3.
When you attach the Smoke
Alarm to the mounting bracket,
the locking pin’s head will fit
into a notch on the bracket.
The optional locking features are designed to prevent unauthorized removal of the battery or alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in
single-family households where unauthorized battery or alarm removal is not a concern.
These Smoke Alarms have two separate locking features: one to lock the battery compartment, and the other to lock
the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket. You can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.
Tools you will need:
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Needle-nose pliers
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Standard flathead screwdriver.
Both locking features use locking pins, which are molded into the mounting bracket. Depending on which locking
features you use, remove one or both pins from the mounting bracket using needle-nose pliers.
To permanently remove either locking pin, insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock,
and pry the pin out of the lock.
TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
1.
Remove the Smoke Alarm from
the mounting bracket. If the unit
is locked to the bracket, see the
section “To Unlock the Mounting
Bracket.”
2.
Insert a flathead screwdriver under
the head of the locking pin, and
gently pry it out of the battery
compartment lock. (If you plan to
relock the battery compartment,
save the locking pin.)
3.
To relock the battery compartment,
close the battery door and reinsert
locking pin in lock.
4.
Reattach the Smoke Alarm to the
mounting bracket.
When replacing the batteries,
always test the Smoke Alarm before
relocking the battery compartment.
TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
1.
Insert a flathead screwdriver into
the rectangular cut-out on the
mounting bracket nearest to the
locking pin.
2.
Pry the Smoke Alarm away from
the bracket by pushing up on
the screwdriver and turning the
Smoke Alarm counterclockwise
(left) at the same time.
WEEKLY TESTING
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible, but
there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly.
Use only the replacement batteries listed below. The unit may not
operate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable
batteries since they may not provide a constant charge.
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Test it at least once a week.
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Clean the Smoke Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum off
any dust using your household vacuum’s soft brush attachment, and
test the Smoke Alarm after cleaning. Never use water, cleaners or
solvents since they may damage the unit.
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If the Smoke Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust
and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms,
replace the unit immediately.
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Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See
“Locations to Avoid For Smoke Alarms” for details.
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When the battery becomes weak, the Smoke Alarm unit will “chirp”
approximately once a minute (the low battery warning). This low
battery warning should last for up to 30 days, but you should replace
the battery immediately to continue your protection.
Choosing a replacement battery:
Your Smoke Alarm requires 2 “AA” Energizer E91 batteries.
These
batteries are available at many local retail stores.
Actual service life depends on the Smoke Alarm and the environment
in which it is installed. All the batteries specified above are acceptable
replacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufacturer’s
suggested battery life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once
the unit starts “chirping” (the “low battery warning”).
To replace the batteries (without removing Alarm from the ceiling
or wall):
1.
Open the battery compartment.
2.
Press tabs A and B as shown in the
diagram and remove each battery.
3.
Insert the new batteries, making sure
they snap completely into the battery
compartment. Match the terminals
on the ends of the batteries with the
terminals on the unit.
4.
Close the battery compartment, and
then test the unit by pressing the
Test/Silence button.
QUICK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might
accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. The
built-in test switch accurately tests the unit’s operation as
required by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
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If the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately.
Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer
for replacement. See “Limited Warranty” for details.
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DO NOT stand close to the alarm when the horn is sounding.
Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When
testing, step away when horn starts sounding.
It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is
working properly.
Using the test button is the recommended way to
test this Smoke Alarm. Press and hold the test button on the cover of
the unit until the alarm sounds (the unit may continue to alarm for a few
seconds after you release the button). If it does not alarm, make sure
the unit is receiving power (LED will flash approximately once a minute
indicating it has power); and test it again. If it still does not alarm, replace
it immediately. During testing you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern:
3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
1.
Insert the batteries into the
battery drawer of the
first
Alarm and close the drawer.
2.
The Alarm will sound with a
chirp.
3.
If you purchased the Talking
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide
Alarm, you will now be prompted to set the Alarm's location.
Follow the direction given by the Alarm.
NOTE: Steps 4 through 6 need to be completed within two
minutes. If more than two minutes pass, the Green power
LED will stop blinking. Simply open the battery drawer of
the second Alarm and repeat steps 4 through 6.
4.
Insert the batteries into the battery drawer of the
next
Alarm.
DO NOT CLOSE THE DRAWER.
5.
Press and hold the test button and then close the battery drawer.
6.
Once you hear the unit chirp, release the test button. The Green
power LED will start to blink indicating the ONELINK
®
Alarm is
waiting for program data from one of the other setup ONELINK
®
Alarms.
7.
Press and hold the test button on the first Alarm, until the second
Alarm chirps and its Green power LED stops blinking. Then
release the test button.
8.
If you purchased a Talking Smoke Alarm, you will now be
prompted to set the Alarm's location. Follow the directions
given by the Alarm.
9.
If you have purchased the hardwired battery back-up ONELINK
®
Alarm, you can now connect the hardwired Alarm by installing the
three-wire connector on the ceiling to the Alarm.
10. Repeat steps 4-9 for additional ONELINK
®
Alarms.
You have now successfully linked your new ONELINK
®
Alarms.
To add additional Alarms at a later time, follow steps 4 through 9.
FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS!
If you want to lock the battery drawer, or lock the Smoke Alarm
to the mounting bracket, please read the “Optional Locking
Features” section before you begin installation.
1.
Hold base firmly and twist the mounting bracket counterclockwise
to separate it from the base.
2.
Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling (or wall) so the
vertical mounting slot is aligned in the 12 o’clock position and
trace around the inside of the mounting slots (vertical and
horizontal mounting).
3.
Put the unit where it won’t get covered with dust when you drill the
mounting holes.
4.
Using a 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole through the center of the
oval outlines you traced.
5.
Insert the plastic screw anchors (in the plastic bag with screws)
into the holes. Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer, if
necessary, until they are flush with the ceiling or wall.
6.
Line the mounting bracket up
over the plastic screw anchors.
7.
Screw the mounting bracket to
the ceiling or wall through the
mounting slots using the two
screws provided.
8.
Attach the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket. Line up the
guides on the alarm’s base with the guides on the mounting
bracket. When guides are lined up, turn the base clockwise (right)
until it snaps into place.
NOTE: Once the Smoke Alarm is snapped onto the mounting
bracket, you can rotate the Smoke Alarm to adjust the align-
ment.
9.
Test the Smoke Alarm. See “Weekly Testing.”
WIRELESS OPERATION
First Alert
®
ONELINK
®
Technology is the easy, cost-effective way to
provide your family with whole-home safety. All ONELINK
®
Alarms
communicate with each other without wires or connectors. When one
Alarm sounds, they all sound. This provides your family with an earlier
warning of potential danger, and gives you more time to react.
The communication distance (range) between any two ONELINK
®
Alarms is typically 50 feet (15 meters) inside of a home. Some features
of a home, such as the number of floors, number/size of rooms, furniture
and types of building materials used may reduce the range of the
Alarms. Examples include: suspended ceilings, ductwork, large metallic
appliances (refrigerators) and metal studs. A feature of ONELINK
®
Alarms
is that they operate as a mesh network. All Alarms will repeat any alarm
signal that is received to all other ONELINK
®
Alarms. Interference from
structural conditions can be overcome by adding additional Alarms to
route the wireless signal around obstructions.
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The range and proper operation of any wireless device will vary
depending on its surroundings. It is very important that each
Alarm is tested individually before and after installation to make
sure that all Alarms respond properly.
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The ONELINK
®
Alarms are not to be used outdoors or to
transmit between buildings. The Alarms will not communicate
properly under these conditions.
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Metal objects and metallic wallpaper may interfere with
signals from wireless Alarms. Alarms should be tested after
changes to your home such as remodelling, moving furniture,
and with metal doors opened and closed.
Your First Alert
®
ONELINK
®
Smoke Alarm will automatically communicate
potential fires with all other First Alert
®
ONELINK
®
Smoke Alarms.
FCC NOTICE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. FCC ID: M7U5001L
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by BRK Brands,
Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM
Smoke Alarms may not operate properly because of dead, missing or
weak batteries, a build-up of dirt, dust or grease on the Smoke Alarm
cover, or installation in an improper location. Clean the Smoke Alarm as
described in “Regular Maintenance,” and install a fresh battery, then test
the Smoke Alarm again. If it fails to test properly when you use the test
button, or if the problem persists, replace the Smoke Alarm immediately.
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If you hear a “chirp” about once a minute, replace the battery.
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If you experience frequent non-emergency alarms (like those
caused by cooking smoke), try relocating the Smoke Alarm.
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If the alarm sounds when no smoke is visible, try cleaning or
relocating the Smoke Alarm. The cover may be dirty.
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If the alarm does not sound during testing, try installing a new
battery, and make sure it is snapped in securely.
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If the alarm sounds 3 rapid “chirps” every minute; LED flashes
approximately once a minute. MALFUNCTION: the device is not
working properly and needs to be replaced.
If the Smoke Alarm is still not operating properly, and it is still under
warranty, please see “How to Obtain Warranty Service” in the Limited
Warranty.
Do not try fixing the alarm yourself – this will void your warranty!
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR
SMOKE ALARMS
Installing Smoke Alarms in Single-Family Residences
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), recommends one
Smoke Alarm on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bed-
room. In new construction, the Smoke Alarms must be AC powered and
interconnected. See “Agency Placement Recommendations” for details.
For additional coverage, it is recommended that you install a Smoke
Alarm in all rooms, halls, storage areas, finished attics, and basements,
where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F (4.4˚ C) and 100˚ F
(37.8˚ C) . Make sure no door or other obstruction could keep smoke
from reaching the Smoke Alarms.
More specifically, install Smoke Alarms:
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On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
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Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with doors closed.
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In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleep-
ing areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is over 40 feet (12 meters)
long, install an alarm at each end.
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At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at bottom of
basement stairway.
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.
It is recommended AC or AC/DC
units be interconnected for added protection.
may also require specific units in new construction or in different
CONFORMS TO
UL STD 217
SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS, Continued
In new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or
AC/DC powered Smoke Alarms only. In existing construction, AC,
AC/DC, or DC powered Smoke Alarms can be used as specified by
local building codes. Refer to NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and
Signaling Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), local building codes,
or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection requirements
in buildings not defined as “households”.
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
of the receiver.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for
help.
Warning:
Changes or modifications to the product, not expressly
approved by First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc., could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC ID: M7U5001L
LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
Smoke Alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from
home fires worldwide. However, like any warning device, Smoke Alarms
can only work if they are properly located, installed, and maintained,
and if smoke reaches them. They are not foolproof.
Smoke alarms may not waken all individuals. Practice the escape
plan at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from
kids to grandparents. Allow children to master fire escape planning
and practice before holding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping.
If children or others do not readily waken to the sound of the smoke
alarm, or if there are infants or family members with mobility limitations,
make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in fire drill and in
the event of an emergency. It is recommended that you hold a fire drill
while family members are sleeping in order to determine their response
to the sound of the smoke alarm while sleeping and to determine
whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency.
Smoke Alarms cannot work without power.
Battery operated units
cannot work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the
wrong type of batteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed
correctly. AC units cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason
(open fuse or circuit breaker, failure along a power line or at a power
station, electrical fire that burns the electrical wires, etc.). If you are
concerned about the limitations of battery or AC power, install both
types of units.
Smoke Alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach
them. Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls, on roofs, or on the other
side of closed doors may not reach the sensing chamber and set off
the alarm. That is why one unit should be installed inside each bedroom
or sleeping area—especially if bedroom or sleeping area doors are
closed at night—and in the hallway between them.
Smoke Alarms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the
home.
For example, a stand-alone unit on the second floor may not
detect smoke from a basement fire until the fire spreads. This may
“not give you enough time to escape safely. That is why recommended
minimum protection is at least one unit in every sleeping area, and
every bedroom on every level of your home. Even with a unit on every
floor, stand-alone units may not provide as much protection as inter-
connected units, especially if the fire starts in a remote area. Some
safety experts recommend installing interconnected AC powered units
with battery back-up (see “About Smoke Alarms”) or professional fire
detection systems, so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm.
Interconnected units may provide earlier warning than stand-alone
units since all units alarm when one detects smoke.
Smoke Alarms may not be heard. Though the alarm horn in this unit
meets or exceeds current standards, it may not be heard if: 1) the unit
is located outside a closed or partially closed door, 2) residents recently
consumed alcohol or drugs, 3) the alarm is drowned out by noise from
stereo, TV, traffic, air conditioner or other appliances, 4) residents are
hearing impaired or sound sleepers. Special purpose units, like those
with visual and audible alarms, should be installed for hearing impaired
residents.
Smoke Alarms may not have time to alarm before the fire itself
causes damage, injury, or death, since smoke from some fires may
not reach the unit immediately. Examples of this include persons
smoking in bed, children playing with matches, or fires caused by
violent explosions resulting from escaping gas.
Smoke Alarms are not foolproof.
Like any electronic device, Smoke
Alarms are made of components that can wear out or fail at any time.
You must test the unit weekly to ensure your continued protection.
Smoke Alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires. They are not a
substitute for property or life insurance.
Smoke Alarms have a limited life. The unit should be replaced
immediately if it is not operating properly. You should always replace a
Smoke Alarm after 10 years from date of purchase. Write the purchase
date on the space provided on back of unit.
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert
®
brand products
warrants that for a period of ten years from the date of purchase, this
product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at
its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the
product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement
will be made with a new or re-manufactured product or component.
If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a
similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of
initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales
receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance.
BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do
not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and
conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting
from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on
improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions,
disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an
authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of
God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that
are included with this unit.
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to
the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration
to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer.
In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs
Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time,
Monday through Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the
model number and date of purchase available when calling.
For Warranty Service return to:
BRK Brands, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906
Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, written
or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose with respect to battery.
SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in apartments, condominiums,
townhouses, hospitals, day care facilities, health care facilities, boarding
houses, group homes and dormitories provided a primary fire detection
system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common
areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm in
common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or
meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
This Smoke Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire
detection systems in places housing many people—like apartment
buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, health
care facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or group homes of any
kind. It is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems
in warehouses, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and special-
purpose non-residential buildings which require special fire detection
and alarm systems. Depending on the building codes in your area, this
Smoke Alarm may be used to provide additional protection in these
facilities.
Continued...
AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
NFPA 72 Chapter 29
“For your information, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code,
NFPA 72, reads as follows:”
29.5.1* Required Detection.
29.5.1.1* Where required by other governing laws, codes, or standards
for a specific type of 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 21 ft
(6.4 m) of any door to a sleeping room, with 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)
(Reprinted with permission from NFPA 72
®
, National Fire Alarm and
Signaling Code Copyright © 2010 National Fire Protection Association,
Quincy, MA 02269. This reprinted material is not the complete and
official position of the National Fire Protection Association, on the
referenced subject which is represented only by the standard in its
entirety), (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
®
and NFPA 72
®
are
registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association, Inc.,
Quincy, MA 02269).
California State Fire Marshal (CSFM)
Early warning 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,
but outside bedrooms), and Heat or Smoke Alarms in the living rooms,
dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace
rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basements, and attached
garages.
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Consumer Affairs: (800) 323-9005 • www.firstalert.com
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REGULAR MAINTENANCE
This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible, but
there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly.
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Test it at least once a week.
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Clean the Smoke Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum off any
dust using your household vacuum’s soft brush attachment, and test the
Smoke Alarm after cleaning. Never use water, cleaners or solvents since
they may damage the unit.
•
If the Smoke Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust
and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace
the unit immediately.
•
Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Locations
to Avoid For Smoke Alarms” for details.
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When the battery becomes weak, the Smoke Alarm unit will “chirp”
approximately once a minute (the low battery warning). This low battery
warning should last for up to 7 days, but you should replace the battery
immediately to continue your protection.
Choosing a replacement battery:
Your Smoke Alarm requires 2 “AA” Duracell MN1500 batteries.
These batteries are available at many local retail stores.
•
Always use the exact batteries specified by this User’s Manual.
DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. Clean the battery contacts and
also those of the device prior to battery installation. Install batteries
correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).
•
Please dispose of or recycle used batteries properly, following any
local regulations. Consult your local waste management authority
or recycling organization to find an electronics recycling facility in
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your area. DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN FIRE.
BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK.
•
Keep battery out of reach of children. In the event a battery is
swallowed, immediately contact your poison control center, your
physician, or the National Battery Ingestion hotline at 202-625-3333
as serious injury may occur.
Actual service life depends on the Smoke Alarm and the environment in which
it is installed. All the batteries specified above are acceptable replacement
batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufacturer’s suggested battery
life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts “chirping”
(the “low battery warning”).
To replace the batteries (without removing Alarm from the ceiling or wall):
1.
Open the battery compartment.
2.
Press tabs A and B as shown in the
diagram and remove each battery.
3.
Insert the new batteries, making sure
they snap completely into the battery
compartment. Match the terminals
on the ends of the batteries with the
terminals on the unit.
4.
Close the battery compartment, and
then test the unit by pressing the
Test/Silence button.
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®
is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust used under
license.
ONELINK
®
is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.
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