NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION REQUIRED PROTECTION
For your information, the National Fire Protection Association's Standard 72, reads as follows:
"2-2.1.1.1 Smoke detectors shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in
the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living
unit including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics. In new
construction, a smoke detector shall be installed in each sleeping room."
"A-2.5.2.1 Smoke Detection - Are More Smoke Detectors Desirable? The required
number of smoke detectors might not provide reliable early warning protection for those
areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke detectors.
For this reason, it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional
smoke detectors for those areas for increased protection. The additional areas include
the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways not
protected by the required smoke detectors. The installation of smoke detectors in kitchens,
attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not normally recommended, as these locations
occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation."
The equipment should be installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association's
Standard 72. (National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
THIS PRODUCT IS LISTED TO UL STANDARDS FOR SAFETY,
UL2034 AND UL217 5TH EDITION, BY UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES.
BACKUP BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Disconnect AC power before changing battery. Shock hazard exists if AC power is miswired.
This alarm uses a 9 Volt Alkaline battery. The battery should last for at least one year under normal
operating conditions. The alarm has a low battery indicator, an audible "beep." It will operate at 30-
40 second intervals for a minimum of 7 days. When this indication occurs, replace the battery with
an Alkaline type (Eveready Energizer #522, Duracell #MN1604), or Lithium type (ULTRALIFE U9VL-
J), from your local retailer.
Pull the battery drawer open and remove the battery. While observing polarity, push the replacement
battery into the battery drawer until it is held securely in place. Carefully close the battery drawer.
Use only the batteries specified. Use of different batteries may have a detrimental effect on
the alarm. The constant exposures to high or low temperatures or high humidity may reduce
battery life.
When battery door is open, the battery will not power the alarm even if the battery is properly
installed. If AC power for the alarm is disconnected, interrupted or not present for any reason,
the battery backup will not power the alarm and your protection will be removed.
Do not attempt to repair this combination alarm. Doing so will void your warranty.
REPAIRS AND SERVICES
The smoke alarm contains less than 1 microcurie (37 kilobecquerel) of Americium 241, a radioactive
material. The distribution of these ionization type smoke alarms is licensed by the U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission; the consumer is exempt from any licensing or requirements. If the
smoke alarm is defective in any way, do not tamper with the unit. Return the unit for servicing. (See
warranty for instructions or in-warranty returns.) There will be a service charge for repairing out of
warranty units.
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