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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARMS
•
Failure to meet any of the requirements for interconnecting
Smoke Alarms could damage the units, and cause them to
malfunction, removing your protection.
•
AC and AC/DC Smoke Alarms can be interconnected. Under
AC power, all units will alarm when one senses smoke. When
power is interrupted, only the AC/DC units in the series will
continue to send and receive signals. AC powered Smoke
Alarms will not operate.
Interconnected units can provide earlier warning of fire than stand-alone
units, especially if a fire starts in a remote area of the home. If any Smoke
Alarm in the series senses smoke, all units will alarm. This Smoke Alarm
can be interconnected with First Alert
®
Smoke Alarm Models SA4120,
SA4121B, SA100B, SC9120B and BRK Electronics
®
Smoke Alarm
Models 100S, 4120 series, 9120 series, 7010 series; BRK Electronics
®
Heat Alarm Models HD6135F, HD6135FB; Smoke/CO Alarm Model
SC6120B.
Interconnect units within a single family residence only. Otherwise all
households will experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit
in the series. Interconnected units will only work if they are wired to
compatible units and all requirements are met.
Interconnected units must meet ALL of the following
requirements:
•
A maximum of 18 units total may be interconnected
(Maximum of 12 Smoke Alarms).
•
The same fuse or circuit breaker must power all interconnected
Smoke Alarms.
•
The total length of wire interconnecting the units should be
less than 1000 feet (305 meters). This type of wire is commonly
available at Hardware and Electrical Supply stores.
•
All wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and the
National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Refer to NFPA 72 and/or your
local building code for further connection requirements.
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A. Unswitched 120VAC
60 Hz source
B. To additional units; Maximum = 18 total
(Maximum 12 Smoke Alarms)
1. Smoke Alarm
2. Ceiling or Wall
3. Power Connector
4. Wire Nut
5. Junction Box
6. Neutral Wire (Wht)
7. Interconnect Wire
8. Hot Wire (Blk)
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WEEKLY TESTING
• NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this Smoke
Alarm. You might accidentally damage or set fire it unit or to
your home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the
Smoke Alarm’s operation as required by Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
• Do not look directly at or touch the lens while the strobe light
is flashing. Doing so can hurt your eyes or burn your fingers.
If the strobe light does not flash during testing, the Smoke
Alarm should be replaced.
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.
It is important to test this Smoke Alarm 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
until the alarm sounds (it may continue alarming briefly after you release
the button). If the Smoke Alarm does not sound make sure it is receiving
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.
The strobe light should flash every time you test the Smoke Alarm.
When testing Smoke Alarms in an interconnected series, you must test
each unit individually. Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested.
The strobe lights on all units should flash as each individual Smoke Alarm
is tested.
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.
• Test it at least once a week.
• 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.
• If the strobe light is loose or broken, the entire unit should be
replaced immediately. Never remove the strobe light lens for
any reason. Doing so can permanently damage the unit and
will void your warranty.
• Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the
sensing chamber and prevent the unit from operating properly.
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 and the strobe light will be flashing.
• 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. If the unit alarms and you
are not absolutely certain of the source of the smoke, get
everyone out of the house immediately.
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