User Manual
APD0671 A160301
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51000-300
WIRELESS SMOKE ALARM INTERCONNECT BASE
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Wireless Smoke Alarm Interconnect Base part number 51000-300 is a 120V AC
powered sensor. It monitors the interconnect line on interconnected hardwired smoke
alarm systems and sends out a transmission when any of the smoke alarm units on the
same circuit enter an alarm state. The device has LEDs to visually indicate the status of the
interconnect base. A single CR2032 ba ery provides backup power in the event that AC
power is lost on the alarm system circuit. The Wireless Smoke Alarm Interconnect Base
communicates with a compa ble control panel and can send alarm, low ba ery, AC power
loss, and supervisory messages to the system's receiver.
Contents of Carton:
• 1 Wireless Smoke Alarm Interconnect Base
• 2 2" long 10-32 Screws
• 1 CR 2032 3 Volt Coin Ba ery
Figure 1. 51000-300 Kit
IMPORTANT: This device must be tested and maintained regularly. This device is intended
for use with compa ble smoke alarms, but will not detect the presence of smoke, heat, or
re directly.
✓ Note: Each of the smoke alarms part of interconnected smoke alarms must be:
• Present in every required loca on per NFPA 72,11.5.1
• Con rmed as less than ten years from date of installa on (or manufacture). Please
check label on the device or original smoke detector device manual.
• Hardwired to a single, common 120V AC circuit designated for interconnected smoke
alarms.
• Pass the manufacturer's stated tes ng regimen to con rm proper interconnect
opera on.
• Have fresh back-up ba eries.
• On the list of compa ble models (any model not listed may work but has not been
compa bility tested).
• This device shall not be installed in loca ons where the normal ambient temperature
is below 40F(4.4C) or exceeds 100F (37.8C), unless the alarm has been determined
capable of being used at installa on points with higher or lower ambient temperatures.
• Please see sec on at the end regarding informa on on the proper installa on of smoke
alarms that are intended to work with the Wireless Smoke Alarm Interconnect Base.
This device is not intended to work with smoke alarms paired with smoke alarm guards,
unless the combina on has been evaluated and found suitable for this purpose.
Compatible Smoke Alarm Models
• BRK Brands Model 7010B: AC Powered Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with Ba ery
Backup
• Firex Kidde Model i4618: Hardwire Ioniza on Smoke Detector with Ba ery Backup
• First Alert BRK Model 9120B: Hardwired Smoke Alarm with Ba ery Backup
• Kidde Model i12040: 120V AC Wire-in Smoke Alarm with Ba ery Backup
• USI Electric Model 5304: Hardwired Ioniza on Smoke and Fire Alarm with Ba ery
Backup
CAUTION: Before a emp ng installa on, locate the primary electrical circuit that
powers the interconnected hardwired smoke alarm system and shut o or disconnect
power to this circuit. An electrical shock hazard is present if this electrical circuit is not
temporarily disabled during installa on.
AVERTISSEMENT: Avant de commencer l’installa on, trouver le circuit électrique
principal qui alimente le système câblé de détec on de fumée interconnecté
et l’éteindre ou couper l’alimenta on de ce circuit. Un risque d’électrocu on
est présent si ce circuit électrique n’est pas temporairement coupé pendant
l’installa on.
WARNING: Remember to turn on or reconnect power to the primary electrical circuit
that powers the interconnected hardwired smoke alarm system. The re warning system
may be disabled if electrical power is not restored to the system.
ATTENTION : Ne pas oublier d’établir ou de rétablir le courant du circuit électrique
principal qui alimente le système câblé de détec on de fumée interconnecté. Le
système d’alerte incendie serait inopérant si le courant électrique alimentant le
système n’était pas rétabli.
Install Wireless Interconnect Base
Select a smoke alarm that will be used to provide power and communicate to the
wireless interconnect base. Any smoke alarm that is within range of a compa ble
wireless receiver can be selected if the smoke alarm is part of an interconnected
hardwired system.
Remove the exis ng smoke alarm from the exis ng moun ng bracket. This is
usually done by twis ng the alarm counter clockwise or clockwise from where it
is mounted.
Figure 2. Remove Exis ng Smoke Alarm from Smoke Alarm Moun ng Base
Figure 3. Unplug Pigtail of Exis ng Smoke Alarm
Unplug the exis ng smoke alarm from the smoke alarm pigtail. Loosen the two screws
used to hold the exis ng moun ng bracket and remove it from the wall or ceiling.
Figure 4. Remove Exis ng Smoke Alarm Moun ng Bracket from Wall or Ceiling
Figure 5. Install Wireless Smoke Alarm Interconnect Base between Wall and
Moun ng Bracket
Place the interconnect base where the exis ng moun ng bracket was located. Make
sure the wire/wiretaps are inserted through the center opening of the smoke alarm
moun ng bracket.
Place the exis ng smoke alarm moun ng bracket on top of interconnect base. Align the
interconnect base and the smoke alarm moun ng bracket and replace the two screws
used to hold the bracket in place. Tighten all screws down.
✓ NOTE: It is suggested that the smoke alarm sensor LEDs be oriented towards the
bo om or in a manner that allows the LEDs on the unit to be visible.
Figure 6. Wiretaps/Wires, & Pigtail through Center
PRINTER’S INSTRUCTIONS:
INSTR,INSTL,APOLLO WIRELESS SMKE ALARM INTERCONNECT BASE - P/N: 10011636 X1- INK: BLACK - MATERIAL: 20 LB. MEAD BOND - SIZE: 8.500” X 11.000” - TOL. +/- .125”- SCALE: 1-1 - FOLDING: FOLD 1X TO FINAL SIZE: 8.500" X 5.500"- FINISH WITH LOGO
SHOWING
+
CR2032
3V
WIRELESS SMOKE ALARM
INTERCONNECT BASE
WIRETAPS
CR2032
COIN BATTERY
10-32 X 2”
SCREWS
SMOKE
EXISTING
SMOKE
ALARM
MOUNTING
BASE
EXISTING
SMOKE
ALARM
ROTAT E
COUNTER
CLOCKWISE
TO REMOVE
EXISTING SMOKE
ALARM
EXISTING SMOKE ALARM
MOUNTING BRACKET
UNPLUG
SMOKE ALARM
FROM EXISTING
POWER PIGTAIL
REMOVE EXISTING SMOKE
ALARM MOUNTING
BRACKET FROM WALL OR
CEILING
EXISTING
SMOKE
ALARM
POWER
PIGTAIL
ACCESS HOLE
IN WALL OR
CEILING
REMOVE
EXISTING
SCREWS
WIRELESS SMOKE
ALARM INTERCONNECT
BASE
EXISTING SMOKE ALARM
MOUNTING BRACKET
EXISTING
POWER
PIGTAIL
WALL ACCESS HOLE
WIRETAPS (3)
(NOT CONNECTED)
WIRELESS SMOKE
ALARM INTERCONNECT
BASE
EXISTING
SMOKE
ALARM
MOUNTING
BRACKET
EXISTING
POWER
PIGTAIL
WIRETAPS (3)
(NOT CONNECTED)
MOUNT BRACKET
WITH LED’S AT BOTTOM
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WIRELESS SMOKE ALARM INTERCONNECT BASE
MODEL 51000-300