SMCSD10-Z Smoke Detector Guide
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I/M SMCSD10-Z rev. 1.0
6/18/13
When mounting the SMCSD10-Z on a wall, place
it so the top is 4 to 12 inches (10 to 31cm) below
the ceiling.
In rooms with sloped, peaked, or gabled ceilings,
place the SMCSD10-Z 3 feet (.9 m) down or away
from the highest point of the ceiling.
If mounting to suspended ceiling tile, secure the
tile with the appropriate fastener to prevent tile
removal.
Smoke detectors are not to be used with alarm
guards unless the combination has been
evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
Note:
A smoke detector does not provide
warnings for fires resulting from explosions,
smoking in bed or other furniture; ignition of
flammable liquids, vapors and gasses; and children
playing with matches or lighters.
Locations to Avoid
Areas where normal ambient temperature
exceeds 100° F (37.8° C).
Dirty, dusty, insect infested areas.
In or near areas with combustion particles
(kitchens, garages, furnaces, hot-water
heaters, gas space heaters).
On the ceiling in rooms next to kitchens,
where there is no transom between the
kitchen and such rooms.
Damp or humid areas, or near bathrooms
with showers.
Near fresh-air inlets or returns or very drafty
areas.
Near heating/air conditioning vents, fans,
and fresh air intakes, which can drive smoke
away from the smoke alarm.
In dead-air spaces at the top of peaked
ceilings or in corners where walls and ceiling
meet. Dead air can prevent smoke from
reaching a smoke detector.
Within 10 feet (3 m) of fluorescent light
fixtures.
Not suitable for outdoor use.
WARNING! LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE
DECTECTORS
The SMCSD10-Z Smoke Detector does not contain
a built-in audio alarm. It is not intended for
stand-alone use; it MUST be used with an
approved Touchscreen.
Wireless smoke detectors are very reliable, but
may not work under all conditions. No fire alarm
product provides total protection of life or
property. Smoke detectors are not a substitute
for life insurance.
Smoke detectors require a source of power to
work.
This smoke detector does not operate and the
alarm will not sound if batteries are dead or not
installed properly.
This SMCSD10-Z relies on the Touchscreen Alarm
to sound an audible alarm in case of fire. The
alarm may not be heard. A sound sleeper or
someone who has taken drugs or alcohol may not
awaken if Touchscreen is installed outside a
bedroom. Closed or partially closed doors and
distance can block sound. This product is not
designed for the hearing impaired.
Smoke detectors may not always activate and
provide warning early enough. Smoke detectors
only activate when enough smoke reaches the
product’s smoke chamber. If a fire starts in a
chimney, wall, roof, on the other side of closed
doors, or on a different level of the property,
enough smoke may not reach the product for it
to alarm.
Smoke detectors are a significant help in
reducing loss, injury and even death. However,
no matter how good a detection device is,
nothing works perfectly under every
circumstance and we must warn you that you
cannot expect a smoke detector to ensure that
you will never suffer any damage or injury.
