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10. Wiring Instructions
WirinG reqUireMentS
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This alarm should be installed on a CSA-Listed or recognized junction box. All connections should be
made by a qualified electrician and all wiring used shall be in accordance with codes having jurisdiction
in your area. The multiple station interconnect wiring to the alarms must be run in the same raceway or
cable as the AC power wiring. In addition, the resistance of the interconnect wiring shall be a maximum
of 10 ohms.
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The appropriate power source is 120 V AC Single Phase, supplied from a non-switchable circuit, which is
not protected by a ground fault interrupter.
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Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination (alarm and detector
guard) have been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
WarninG: tHe aLarM cannot be operated FroM poWer deriVed FroM a SqUare WaVe,
ModiFied SqUare WaVe or ModiFied Sine WaVe, inVerter. tHeSe typeS oF inVerterS are
SoMetiMeS USed to SUppLy poWer to tHe StrUctUre in oFF Grid inStaLLationS, SUcH
aS SoLar or Wind deriVed poWer SoUrceS. tHeSe poWer SoUrceS prodUce HiGH peak
VoLtaGeS tHat WiLL daMaGe tHe aLarM.
WirinG inStrUctionS For ac qUick connect HarneSS
caUtion:
Turn off the main power to the circuit before wiring the alarm.
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For alarms that are used as single station, DO NOT CONNECT THE RED WIRE TO ANYTHING. Leave the
red wire insulating cap in place to make certain that the red wire cannot contact any metal parts or the
electrical box.
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When alarms are hardwire interconnected, all interconnected units must be powered from a single circuit.
