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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: CAUTION!! READ CAREFULLY.
Installation of this alarm must conform to the electrical codes in your area; Article 760 of
the National Electrical Code, NFPA 72, 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA):
OTFDC (CABO), and any other local or building codes that may apply. Wiring and installation
must be performed by a licensed electrician. Failure to follow these guidelines may result
in injury or property damage.
This alarm must be powered by a 24-hour, 120V AC 60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit
cannot be turned off by a switch, dimmer or ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure to
connect this alarm to a 24-hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant protection.
IMPORTANT: Do not subject this alarm to megger, high voltage or high-pot tests. Remove
the alarm(s) before high-potting tests occur on the circuit or system. (Ref. Section 550-
17, National Electrical Code, 2002 Edition).
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Turn off power to the area where you will install this alarm at the circuit breaker or fuse box
before beginning installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may result in
serious electrical shock, injury or death.
CAUTION: THIS SMOKE, CO AND NATURAL GAS ALARM IS SEALED. THE COVER
IS NOT REMOVABLE
!
• A mounting bracket is provided on the back of the alarm.
• Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the alarm by holding the mounting bracket and
twisting the alarm in the direction indicated by the "TWIST TO REMOVE" arrow on the side of the
alarm base.
OPTIONAL TAMPER RESISTANT FEATURES:
There are two separate tamper resistant locking
features provided for this model. Activating one or both of these features deters someone from
removing the smoke alarm from the mounting bracket or removing the battery from the alarm. The
breakaway locking pins are clearly marked and molded into the mounting bracket. Refer to the
diagram on the next page.
TO ACTIVATE THE LOCKING FEATURES:
Do not activate the locking features until you have
activated the battery, mounted the smoke alarm to the bracket and tested the smoke alarm. Refer to
OPERATION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE instructions on Page 9.
1.
Detach the breakaway alarm locking pin from the mounting bracket.
ALARM/BRACKET
LOCKING PIN
BATTERY LOCKING PIN
TO DEACTIVATE THE LOCKING FEATURES:
To remove the alarm for cleaning or servicing or to
replace the battery, you must first remove the appropriate locking pin, if it has been installed.
1.
Turn off AC power to the circuit.
2.
Use long nose pliers to pull the locking pin out of the hole.
3.
It is now possible to remove the alarm or replace the battery.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS:
1.
a.
The appropriate power supply is 120 Volt single phase power supplied from a non-switchable
circuit NOT protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter.
b.
Turn off AC power to the circuit before wiring the alarm.
2.
Insert the pin into the hole for the feature you are activating. Refer to the diagram below for
correct placement.
INSERT ALARM
LOCKING PIN HERE
INSERT BATTERY
LOCKING PIN HERE
