User's Manual

M
odel SA520
P
rinted in Mexico
M08-0149-000
Q 04/05
I
MPORTANT!
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
T
his user’s manual contains important information about your
Smoke Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this Smoke Alarm for use by
others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.
All Rights Reserved. © 2005 BRK Brands, Inc.
BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122
Consu
mer Affairs: [phone] • www.firstalert.com
F
IRE SAFETY TIPS
F
ollow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away
f
rom children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers; 4) Keep
ele
ctrical appliances in good condition and don’t overload electrical circuits;
5) K
eep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and debris-
f
ree; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep
por
t
a
b
le hea
t
ers and open flames, like candles, away from flammable
ma
terials; 8) Don’t let rubbish accumulate.
K
e
e
p a
larms clea
n
, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if
t
hey are not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert
y
ou to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and an
ad
ditional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means
o
f e
scape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
I
MPORTANT!
Read
“Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms” and
“
Locations to Avoid for Smoke Alarms” before beginning. This unit monitors
t
he air, and when smoke reaches its sensing chamber, it alarms. It can give
y
ou more time to escape before fire spreads. This unit can ONLY give an early
w
arning of developing fires if it is installed, maintained and located where
smo
k
e ca
n r
each it
,
and where all residents can hear it, as described in this
ma
nual. This unit will not sense gas, heat, or flame. It cannot prevent or
e
xtinguish fires.
Understand The Different Type of Smoke Alarms
Ba
tt
ery powered or electrical? Different Smoke Alarms provide different
types of protection. See “About Smoke Alarms” for details.
Kn
ow Where To Install Your Smoke Alarms
Fire Safety Professionals recommend at least one Smoke Alarm on every
le
v
el o
f y
our home
, in every bedroom, and in every bedroom hallway or
se
parate sleeping area. See “Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms”
and “Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms” for details.
Kn
o
w What Smoke Alarms Can and Can’t Do
A
Smo
ke Alarm can help alert you to fire, giving you precious time to
e
scape. It can only sound an alarm once smoke reaches the sensor. See
“Limitations of Smoke Alarms” for details.
Check
Your Local Building Codes
T
h
is Smo
k
e Alarm is designed to be used in a typical single-family home.
It alone will not meet requirements for boarding houses, apartment buildings,
ho
t
els or motels. See “Special Compliance Considerations”
f
or d
etails.
5 6 7 1 2 3
Al
l First Alert
®
and B
RK
®
Sm
oke Alarms conform to regulatory
requirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of
combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced
i
n all fires.
Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric
t
echnology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced
i
n greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible
materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include
p
aper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.
P
hotoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization
technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in
gr
eater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours
be
fore bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes
burning in couches or bedding.
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each
level and in every bedroom of your home.
USER’S MANUAL
E
L
E
CTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the
Sm
oke Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket.
F
ai
lure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock,
i
n
j
ur
y or dea
th
.
• This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is recommended
that you install special units which use devices like flashing strobe
l
i
g
h
t
s to alert hearing impaired residents.
• I
ns
ta
l
l
ation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes in
your area; Article 760 of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72, NFPA 101; SBC
(SB
CCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA); OTFDC (CABO), and any other
l
ocal or building codes that may apply. Wiring and installation must
be per
f
ormed by a licensed electrician. Failure to follow these
guidelines may result in injury or property damage.
• This unit must be powered by a 24-hour, 120VAC pure sine wave
60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch,
dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure to connect this
unit to a 24-hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant
pr
o
tecti
on
.
• T
his Sm
o
k
e Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate.
If the AC power fails, battery back-up will allow the alarm to sound
for at least 4 minutes. If AC power fails and the battery is weak,
protection should last for at least 7 days. If AC power fails and the
b
attery is dead or missing, the alarm cannot operate.
• N
ever disconnect the power from an AC powered unit to stop an
un
w
an
ted a
larm. Doing so will disable the unit and remove your
protection. In the case of a true unwanted alarm open a window or
fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically
when it returns to normal operation. Never remove the batteries
from a battery operated unit to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by
co
o
k
i
ng smoke, etc.). Instead open a window or fan the smoke away
f
rom the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.
• Connect this unit ONLY to other compatible units. See “How To
I
ns
ta
l
l
T
his Sm
oke Alarm” for details. Do not connect it to any
other type of alarm or auxiliary device. Connecting anything else
t
o this unit may damage it or prevent it from operating properly.
•
This Smoke Alarm has a battery drawer which resists closing
unless a b
a
t
tery is installed. This warns you the unit will not
operate under DC power without a battery.
• Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding.
It is loud to wake you in an emergency. Exposure to the horn at
close range may harm your hearing.
•
Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the
sensing chambers and prevent the unit from operating properly.
The Mounting Bracket:
T
o remove the mounting bracket from the Smoke
Alarm b
ase, hold the Smoke Alarm base firmly
and twist the mounting bracket counterclockwise.
The mounting bracket installs onto the junction box.
I
t has a variety of screw slots to fit most boxes.
T
he Power Connector:
The power connector plugs into a power input block on
t
he Smoke Alarm. It supplies the unit with AC power.
• The black wire is “hot.”
•
The white wire is neutral.
• The orange wire is used for interconnect.
If y
ou need to remove the power connector, turn
POWER OFF first.
Insert a flat screwdriver blade
between the power connector and the security tab
i
nside the power input block. Gently pry back the tab
and pull the connector free.
4
5
6
8
9
10
7
The Parts of This Unit
1
Mounting Bracket
2 Mounting Slots
3 Locking Pins (break out of bracket)
4
Hot (Black) AC Wire
5 Neutral (White) AC Wire
6
Interconnect (Orange) Wire
7
Quick-Connect Power Connector
8 Turn this way to remove from bracket
9 Turn this way to attach to bracket
1
0 Slide-Out Battery Drawer
T
he basic installation of this Smoke Alarm is similar whether you want to
i
ns
t
a
l
l one Smoke Alarm, or interconnect more than one Smoke Alarm. If you
ar
e interconnecting more than one Smoke Alarm, you MUST read “Special
Re
quirements For Interconnected Smoke Alarms” below before you begin
installation.
E
LECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power to the area where you
w
i
l
l i
nstall this unit at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning
installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may result
i
n serious electrical shock, injury or death.
1. Remove the mounting bracket from
t
he b
ase
,
a
nd a
ttach it to the junction
bo
x.
2. Using wire nuts, connect the power
connector to the household wiring.
3
.
P
l
ug the power connector into the back of the Smoke Alarm.
4.
Position the base of the Smoke Alarm over the mounting bracket and turn.
T
he
Alarm ca
n be posit
ioned over the bracket every 90°. Turn the Smoke
Alarm clockwise (right) until the unit is in place.
5
.
C
he
ck all connections.
I
mpr
oper w
i
ri
n
g o
f the power connector or the wiring leading to the
power connector will cause damage to the Alarm and may lead to a
n
on-f
un
cti
oni
ng Alarm.
C
ontinued above...
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not restore power until all Smoke
Al
arms are completely installed. Restoring power before installation is
complete may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
6
. Make sure the Smoke Alarm is receiving AC power. Under normal
ope
ration, the Green power indicator light will shine continuously.
7. If the Green power indicator light does not light,
TURN OFF POWER
T
O THE JUNCTION BOX
a
nd recheck all connections. If all connections
are correct and the Green power indicator still does not light when you
restore the power, the unit should be replaced immediately.
8
. Test each Smoke Alarm. Press and hold the Test/Silence button until the
u
nit alarms.
W
hen testing a series of interconnected units you must
t
est each unit individually. Make sure all units alarm when each one
i
s tested.
I
f any unit in the series does not alarm,
T
URN OFF POWER
a
nd recheck
con
ne
ctions. If it does not alarm when you restore power, replace it
i
mmediately.
Special Requirements For Interconnected Smoke Alarms
•
Failure to meet any of the above requirements could damage the
unit
s and caus
e them t
o malfunction, removing your protection.
•
AC and AC/DC Smoke Alarms can be interconnected. Under AC
po
wer, all units will alarm when one senses smoke. When power is
i
n
terrup
ted
, only the AC/DC units in the series will continue to send
and recei
ve signals. AC powered Smoke Alarms will not operate.
I
nterconnected units can provide earlier warning of fire than stand-alone units,
e
spe
cially if a fire starts in a remote area of the dwelling. If any unit in the series
se
nses smoke, all units will alarm. To determine which Smoke Alarm initiated an
a
larm
, see table:
O
n I
n
it
ia
t
i
ng
Alarms
Red LED flashes rapidly
On All Other Alarms Red LED is Off
I
n
t
e
r
con
ne
ct u
n
it
s within a single family residence only. Otherwise all house-
ho
lds w
i
ll experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit in the series.
I
nterconnected units will only work if they are wired to compatible units and
a
l
l requirements are met. This unit is designed to be compatible with:
First Alert
®
Smoke Alarm Models SA4120, SA4121B, SA100B, 9120 series
a
nd
B
RK Electronics
®
Smo
ke Alarm Models 100S, 4120 series, 9120 series,
7
0
1
0 se
ries;
B
R
K E
l
ectronics
®
H
ea
t
Alarm M
odels HD6135F, HD6135FB;
Smoke/CO Alarm Model SC6120B; Relay Modules RM3 and RM4.
Interconnected units must meet ALL of the following requirements:
• A maximum of 18 compatible units may be interconnected
(M
aximum of 12 Smoke Alarms).
•
The same fuse or circuit breaker must power all interconnected units.
• The total length of wire interconnecting the units should be less than
1
000 f
e
e
t (3
00 me
t
e
r
s). The interconnect wire should be #18 gauge or
lar
g
er, rated at least 300V. If an interconnect wire is not already part of
your household wiring, you will need to install one. This type of wire is
commonly available at Hardware and Electrical Supply stores.
•
Al
l wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and Article 760 of NFPA
7
0 (N
E
C)
.
Refer to NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and/or your local building code for
further connection requirements.
HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM
T
his Smoke Alarm is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box up to a 4-inch (10 cm) size, on either the ceiling or wall (if allowed by local codes).
Read
“Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms” and “Locations to Avoid For Smoke Alarms” before you begin installation.
Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers • Standard Flathead screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver.
FOLLOW THESE INSTALLATION STEPS
INSTALLATION STEPS, Continued
S
TAND-ALONE ALARM ONLY:
•
Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in
the junction box.
• Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the
j
u
nct
ion bo
x
.
•
T
uck t
he or
a
nge wire inside the junction box. It is used for interconnect
only.
I
NTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY:
S
trip off about 1/2” (12 mm) of the plastic coating on the orange wire
on the power connector.
• Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in
t
he j
u
nct
ion bo
x
.
•
Con
ne
ct t
he b
lack w
ir
e on t
he power connector to the hot wire in the
j
unction box.
•
Con
nect the orange wire on the power connector to the interconnect
w
ire in the junction box. Repeat for each unit you are interconnecting.
N
ever connect the hot or neutral wires in the junction box to the orange
i
n
t
e
r
con
nect wire. Never cross hot and neutral wires between Alarms.
S
TAND-ALONE ALARM ONLY:
•
If you are only installing one Smoke Alarm, restore power to the
junction box.
I
NTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY:
• If you are interconnecting multiple Smoke Alarms, repeat steps
1-5 for each Smoke Alarm in the series. When you are finished,
res
tore power to the junction box.
5
}
A
}
B
8
7
6
3
11
2
2
3
4 4
5
A.
Unswitched 120VAC
6
0 Hz sour
ce
B. To additional units; Maximum = 18 total
(Maximum 12 Smoke Alarms)
1. Smoke Alarm
2. Ceiling or Wall
3. Power Connector
4. Wire Nut
5. Junction Box
6. Neutral Wire (Wht)
7. Interconnect Wire
(Orange)
8. Hot Wire (Blk)
4
OPT
IONAL LOCKING FEATURES
T
he locking features are designed to discourage unauthorized removal of the battery or Alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in single-family
households where unauthorized battery or Alarm removal is not a concern.
These Smoke Alarms have two separate locking features: one to lock the battery compartment, and the other to lock the Smoke Alarm
to the mounting bracket. You can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.
Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers • Standard Flathead screwdriver.
Both locking features use locking pins, which are molded into the mounting bracket. Using needle-nose pliers, remove one or both pins
f
rom the mounting bracket, depending on how many locking features you want to use.
To permanently remove either lock, insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock, and pry the pin out of the lock.
TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Do not lock the battery compartment until you have installed the
battery and tested the battery back-up.
1. Push and hold Test/Silence button until the alarm sounds:
3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
If the unit does not alarm during testing, DO NOT lock the battery
compartment! Install a new battery and test again. If the Smoke
Alarm still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
2. Using needle-nose pliers, detach one locking pin from the mounting
bracket.
3. Push the locking pin through the hole near the battery drawer on the
b
ack o
f t
he Smoke Alarm.
TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Once the Smoke Alarm is installed, you must disconnect it from the AC power
before unlocking the battery compartment.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the
Sm
oke Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket.
F
ai
lure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock,
i
n
j
ur
y or death.
Al
w
ays discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or AC/DC
Smoke Alarm. First, turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
Next, remove the battery from Smoke Alarms with battery back-up. Finally,
press and hold the Test/Silence button for 5-10 seconds to discharge the
branch circuit.
1. Remove the Smoke Alarm from the mounting
bracket. If the unit is locked to the bracket, see
t
he se
ct
ion
“
T
o Unlock the Mounting Bracket.”
2
.
D
iscon
ne
ct t
he power connector by gently prying
it away from the back of the Smoke Alarm.
3. Insert a flathead screwdriver under the head
of the locking pin, and gently pry it out of the
b
attery compartment lock. (If you plan to relock
the battery compartment, save the locking pin.)
4. To relock the battery compartment, close the
battery door and reinsert locking pin in lock.
5. Reconnect the power connector to the back of the Smoke Alarm, reattach
the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket, and restore the power.
When replacing the battery, always test the Smoke Alarm before relocking the
battery compartment.
TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
E
L
E
C
T
R
ICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the
Smoke Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket.
Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock,
i
n
jury or death.
Al
w
a
y
s discharge the bran
ch ci
rcuit before servicing an AC or AC/DC
Smoke Alarm. First, turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse
box. Next, remove the battery from Smoke Alarms with battery back-up.
F
i
nally, press and hold the Test/Silence button for 5-10 seconds to
discharge the branch circuit.
1
.
Insert a flathead screwdriver between the
mounting bracket pin and the mounting bracket.
2. Pry the Smoke Alarm away from the bracket by
turning both the screwdriver and the Smoke
Alarm counterclockwise (left) at the same time.
TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach one locking pin from mounting bracket.
2
.
I
nse
r
t the locking pin into the lock located
opposite from the battery drawer as shown
in the diagram.
3. When you attach the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket, the locking
pin’s head will fit into a notch on the bracket.
Lo
cking Features, Continued
Printed in Mexico M08-0149-000 Q 04/05
F
ir
s
t Alert
®
is a r
e
g
istered trademark of the First Alert Trust.
WE
EKLY TESTING
•
NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might
accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. The built-
in test switch accurately tests the unit’s operation as required by
U
nderwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
•
If the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately.
Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer
f
or
repl
acement. See “Limited Warranty” at the end of this manual.
D
O NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding. Exposure
at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When testing, step away
when horn starts sounding.
It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working
pr
operly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this
Sm
oke Alarm.
P
ress and hold the test button on the cover of the unit until
the alarm sounds (the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you
r
elease the button). If it does not alarm, make sure the unit is receiving power
a
nd test it again. If it still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
D
uring testing,
y
ou will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps,
p
ause.
W
hen testing a series of interconnected units you must test each unit individ-
ua
lly. Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
U
se only the replacement batteries listed below. The unit may not
operate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable batteries
s
ince they may not provide a constant charge.
T
his unit has been designed to be as maintenance-free as possible, but there
ar
e a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly:
•
Test it at least once a week.
•
Clean the Smoke Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the
out
side of the Smoke Alarm using your household vacuum’s soft brush
a
ttachment. Test the Smoke Alarm. Never use water, cleaners or solvents
since they may damage the unit.
• If the Smoke Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust and/or
grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace the
u
nit immediately.
•
Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Locations
To Avoid For Smoke Alarms” for details.
• When the battery back-up becomes weak, the Smoke Alarm will “chirp”
a
bout once a m
i
n
ut
e (t
he l
o
w b
attery warning). This warning should last 7
d
a
y
s, but you should replace the batteries immediately to continue your
protection.
Ch
o
o
sing a replacement battery:
Y
our Smo
k
e
Alarm r
e
q
u
ires 2 “AA” Energizer E91 batteries.
T
hes
e b
a
t
teries
are a
vailable at many local retail stores.
Act
ual battery service life depends on the smoke alarm and the environment
i
n w
h
ich it is installed. All the batteries specified above are acceptable
r
eplacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufacturer’s suggest-
e
d b
attery life,
y
ou M
UST replace the battery immediately once the unit
starts “chirping” (the “low battery warning”).
T
o replace the batteries (without removing Alarm from the ceiling
or w
all):
1
. Open the battery compartment.
2
.
P
r
e
ss tabs A and B as shown in the
d
iagram and remove each battery.
3
. Insert the new batteries, making sure
they snap completely into the battery
com
p
ar
t
me
n
t
.
Match the terminals on the
e
nds of the batteries with the terminals on
the unit.
4. Close the battery compartment, and then
t
est the unit by pressing the Test/Silence
b
utt
on
.
UNDERSTANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND ALARM HORN PATTERNS
N
OTE: When power is applied, unit(s) may alarm momentarily.
*When any Smoke Alarm in an interconnected series triggers an alarm, its
r
ed LED will flash rapidly. The red LEDs will remain OFF on any remaining
alarms in the series. This feature helps responders identify which unit(s)
triggered the alarm.
AC Power
Al
l Models
DC Power
Normal Operation Constant Green LED
F
lashing Red LED
approx. once/minute
N
o Audible Alarm
Green LED Off
F
lashing Green LED
approx. once/minute
N
o Audible Alarm
T
est Condition
Cons
tant Green LED
Ra
pidly Flashing
Re
d LED
Aud
ible Alarm
Gr
een LED Off
Ra
pidly Flashing
Re
d LED
Aud
ible Alarm
Silence Mode Rapidly Flashing
Re
d LED
Rapidly Flashing
Re
d LED
Alarm Condition*
(I
nitiating Unit)
Constant Green LED
Rapidly Flashing
Red LED
Audible Alarm
Green LED Off
Ra
pidly Flashing
Red LED
Aud
ible Alarm
IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS
RESPONDING TO AN ALARM
During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern:
3 beeps,
pause, 3 beeps, pause.
•
If the unit a
larms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you of a
potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention.
N
EVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or
dea
th.
• Never disconnect the AC power to quiet an unwanted alarm.
Disconnecting the power disables the Alarm so it cannot sense
smoke. This will remove your protection. Instead, open a window or
fan the smoke away from the unit. The Alarm will reset automatically.
• If the unit a
larms get everyone out of the house immediately.
•
E
LECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Attempting to disconnect the power
connector from the unit when the power is on may result in electrical
sh
ock, serious injury or death.
W
hen an interconnected system of AC powered units is in alarm, the alarm
i
ndicator light on the unit(s) that initiated the alarm will blink rapidly. It will
r
emain OFF on any remaining units.
I
f t
he unit alarms, get everyone out of the dwelling immediately.
I
f the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a fire—
coo
k
ing smoke or an extremely dusty furnace, for example—open a nearby
window or
door and fan the smoke away from the unit (Use the Silence Feature
t
o silence the Alarm). This will silence the alarm, and once the smoke clears the
u
n
it will reset itself automatically.
WH
A
T
TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
•
Don’t panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.
•
Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don’t stop to
g
et dressed or collect anything.
•
Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them.
If a door is cool, open it slowly. Don’t open a hot door. Keep doors
a
nd w
i
nd
ows closed, unless you must escape through them.
•
Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).
T
a
k
e shor
t
, shallow breaths.
•
Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home,
a
nd d
o a head cou
n
t t
o make sure everybody got out safely.
• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.
G
i
v
e y
our address, then your name.
•
Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
•
Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.
Al
arms ha
v
e v
ari
ous l
imitations. See "Limitations of Smoke Alarms" for
details.
IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM
Smoke Alarms may not operate properly because of dead, missing or weak
b
atteries (Model 7010B only), a build-up of dirt, dust or grease on the Smoke
Alarm co
v
e
r
,
or i
nstallation in an improper location. Clean the Smoke Alarm as
described in “Regular Maintenance,” and install a fresh battery, then test the
Smoke Alarm again. If it fails to test properly when you use the test button, or
if t
he pr
ob
le
m pe
r
sis
t
s
,
replace the Smoke Alarm immediately.
• If you hear a “chirp” approximately once a minute, replace the
b
atteries.
• If you experience frequent non-emergency alarms (like those caused
b
y cooking smoke), try relocating the Smoke Alarm.
• If the alarm sounds when no smoke is visible, try cleaning or
rel
ocating the Smoke Alarm. The cover may be dirty.
• If the alarm does not sound during testing, make sure it is receiving
AC power from the household current.
Al
w
ays discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or AC/DC
Sm
o
k
e
Alarm. First, turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
N
e
x
t
, remove the battery from Smoke Alarms with battery back-up. Finally,
press and hold the test button for 5-10 seconds to discharge the branch
circuit.
I
f t
he Smo
k
e
Alarm is s
till not operating properly, and it is still under warranty,
please see “How to Obtain Warranty Service” in the Limited Warranty.
Do not try fixing the alarm yourself – this will void your warranty!
LIMITED WARRANTY
B
R
K Br
a
nds
,
Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert
®
br
a
nd a
nd pr
od
uct
s, warrants that for a period of ten years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from
defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty
period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar
pr
od
uct of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is
required to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change
the terms and conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or
curr
ent, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center. Further, the warranty
does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with this unit.
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by
applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states,
provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
a
bo
v
e l
i
m
itations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or
province to province.
H
o
w t
o O
btain Warranty Service
Service:
If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer. In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at
1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the model number and
date of purchase available when calling. 303 Nelson Avenue, Neosho, MO 64850-8806.
Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose
w
it
h r
espect to battery.
RE
COMMENDED LOCATIONS
FOR SMOKE ALARMS
I
nstalling Smoke Alarms in Single-Family Residences
T
he National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), recommends one Smoke
Alarm on e
very floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom. In new
construction, the Smoke Alarms must be AC powered and interconnected.
Se
e “Agency Placement Recommendations” for details. For additional cover-
ag
e, it is recommended that you install a Smoke Alarm in all rooms, halls,
storage areas, finished attics, and basements, where temperatures normally
r
emain between 40˚ F (4˚ C) and 100˚ F (38˚ C). Make sure no door or other
ob
struction could keep smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarms.
More specifically, install Smoke Alarms:
•
On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
• Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly or
com
pletely closed.
• In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleeping
areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet long (12 meters),
i
nstall a unit at each end.
• At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at the bottom
of the basement stairway.
Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to state
a
nd from region to region. Check with your local Fire Department for current
requirements in your area.
It is recommended AC or AC/DC units be inter-
connected for added protection.
T
his equipment should be installed in accordance with NFPA (National Fire
P
rotection Association) 72 and
1
01. National Fire Protection Association,
One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.
Additional local building and
reg
ulatory codes may apply in your area. Always check compliance
req
uirements before beginning any installation.
T
his model is not RV listed
with Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
N
FPA 72 (National Fire Code)
Smo
ke Alarms shall be installed in each separate sleeping room, outside each
sle
eping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional
story of the family living unit, including basements and excluding crawl spaces
a
nd unfinished attics.
I
n new construction, Alarms shall be so arranged that operation of any one
Alarm sha
ll cause the operation of all Alarms within the dwelling.
Sm
o
k
e D
e
tecti
on-Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable?
T
he r
e
q
u
ir
ed number
of Smoke Alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those
ar
eas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required Smoke
Alarms
. For this reason, it is recommended that the householder consider the
use o
f additional Smoke Alarms for those areas for increased protection. The
ad
d
it
iona
l areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room,
ut
ility room, and hallways not protected by the required Smoke Alarms. The
installation of Smoke Alarms in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or
gar
ages is not normally recommended, as these locations occasionally experi-
e
nce cond
itions that can result in improper operation.
LOCATIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS
For best performance, AVOID installing Smoke Alarms in these areas:
•
Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form
when something burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens,
gar
ages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the
sour
ces of combustion particles (stove, furnace, water heater, space heater)
if possi
b
le
.
In areas where a 20-foot distance is not possible – in modular,
mob
ile, or smaller homes, for example – it is recommended the Smoke
Alarm be p
laced as far from these fuel-burning sources as possible. The
p
lace
me
n
t r
e
com
me
ndations are intended to keep these Alarms at a rea-
sona
ble distance from a fuel-burning source, and thus reduce “unwanted”
a
larms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke Alarm is placed directly
next to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate these areas as much as possible.
•
I
n air streams near kitchens. Air currents can draw cooking smoke into the
sensing chamber of a Smoke Alarm near the kitchen.
• In very damp, humid or steamy areas, or directly near bathrooms with
sho
wers. Keep units at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from showers,
sa
u
nas
,
d
ish
w
ashers, etc.
•
Where the temperatures are regularly below 40˚ F (4˚ C) or above 100˚ F
(3
8˚ C) i
ncl
ud
i
ng unheated buildings, outdoor rooms, porches, or unfinished
a
ttics or basements.
• In very dusty, dirty, or greasy areas. Do not install a Smoke Alarm directly
o
ver the stove or range. Clean a laundry room unit frequently to keep it
free of dust or lint.
•
N
ear fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty areas. Drafts can blow
smoke away from the unit, preventing it from reaching sensing chamber.
• In insect infested areas. Insects can clog openings to the sensing chamber
and cause unwanted alarms.
• Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical
“
noise” can interfere with the sensor.
•
In “dead air” spaces. “Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke from reaching
t
he Smoke Alarm.
AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES
“
Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarm. To
a
v
o
id d
ead a
ir sp
ace
s, follow the installation recommendations below.
On ceilings, install Smoke Alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as
possi
b
le
.
I
f this is not possible, install the Smoke Alarm at least 4 inches (102
mm) from the wall or corner.
F
or w
a
l
l m
ounting
(if a
l
l
o
w
ed by building codes), the top edge of Smoke
Alarms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm)
f
r
om t
he w
all/ceiling line, below typical “dead air” spaces.
On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, install the first Smoke Alarm
w
it
h
i
n 3 feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured horizontally.
Additional Smoke Alarms may be required depending on the length, angle,
etc. of the ceiling's slope. Refer to NFPA 72 for details on requirements for
sloped or peaked ceilings.
SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
This Smoke Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire
de
tection systems in places housing many people—like apartment
buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, long-
term health care facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or group
h
omes of any kind—even if they were once single-family homes. It is not
a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses,
i
ndustrial facilities, commercial buildings, and special-purpose non-resi-
den
tial buildings which require special fire detection and alarm systems.
Depending on the building codes in your area, this Smoke Alarm may be
us
ed to provide additional protection in these facilities.
T
he following information applies to all four types of buildings listed below:
In new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or AC/DC
powered Smoke Alarms only. AC, AC/DC, or DC powered Smoke Alarms can be
used in existing construction as specified by local building codes. Refer to NFPA
72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), local building
cod
e
s, or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection requirements
i
n buildings not defined as “households.”
1
.
Single-Family Residence:
Si
ngle family home, townhouse. It is recommended Smoke Alarms be installed
on every level of the home, in every bedroom, and in each bedroom hallway.
2.
Multi-Family or Mixed Occupant Residence:
Ap
ar
tment building, condominium. This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in
i
ndividual apartments or condos, provided a primary fire detection system
a
lready exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like
l
ob
b
ies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may
no
t provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection
or
dinances/regulations.
3.
Institutions:
H
ospitals, day care facilities, long-term health care facilities.
T
his Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in individual patient sleeping/resident
r
ooms
,
provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire
d
etection requirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches.
U
sing this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning
to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
4.
H
o
tels and M
otels:
Also bo
ar
d
i
ng houses and dormitories. This Smoke
Alarm is su
itable for use inside individual sleeping/resident rooms, provided a
primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements
i
n com
mon ar
eas l
i
k
e l
ob
b
ies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm in
com
mon ar
eas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local
fire protection ordinances/regulations.
L
IMI
T
A
T
IO
N
S OF SMOKE ALARMS
Smo
k
e
Alarms ha
v
e p
la
y
ed a key role in reducing deaths resulting from home
fir
es worldwide. However, like any warning device, Smoke Alarms can only
w
ork if they are properly located, installed, and maintained, and if smoke
reaches the Alarms. They are not foolproof.
Sm
oke alarms may not waken all individuals.
P
ractice the escape plan at
leas
t tw
ice a y
ear
, making sure that everyone is involved – from kids to grand-
p
arents. Allow children to master fire escape planning and practice before
ho
lding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping. If children or others do not
readily waken to the sound of the smoke alarm, or if there are infants or family
me
mbers with mobility limitations, make sure that someone is assigned to
assis
t t
he
m i
n fir
e drill and in the event of an emergency. It is recommended
that you hold a fire drill while family members are sleeping in order to deter-
m
ine their response to the sound of the smoke alarm while sleeping and to
d
e
t
e
rm
i
ne w
he
t
he
r they may need assistance in the event of an emergency.
Smoke Alarms cannot work without power. Battery operated units cannot
w
ork if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong type of
batteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed correctly. AC units cannot
work if the AC power is cut off for any reason (open fuse or circuit breaker,
f
a
i
l
ure along a power line or at a power station, electrical fire that burns the
electrical wires, etc.). If you are concerned about the limitations of battery or
AC power, install both types of units.
Sm
o
ke Alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach the
Alarms.
Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls, on roofs, or on the other side
of closed doors may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the Alarm.
T
hat is why one unit should be installed inside each bedroom or sleeping
area—especially if bedroom or sleeping area doors are closed at night—and
i
n t
he ha
llway between them.
Sm
o
ke Alarms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the
dw
el
l
i
n
g
.
F
or e
x
a
m
p
le
, a stand-alone unit on the second floor may not detect
smo
ke from a basement fire until the fire spreads. This may not give you
e
noug
h t
i
me t
o escape safely. That is why recommended minimum protection
is at least one unit in every sleeping area, and every bedroom on every level
o
f your dwelling. Even with a unit on every floor, stand-alone units may not
pr
o
v
id
e as m
uch pr
o
t
ection as interconnected units, especially if the fire starts
i
n a r
emote area. Some safety experts recommend installing interconnected
AC powered units with battery back-up (see “About Smoke Alarms”) or
professional fire detection systems, so if one unit senses smoke, all units
a
larm
.
I
n
terconnected units may provide earlier warning than stand-alone
units since all units alarm when one detects smoke.
Smoke Alarms may not be heard. Though the alarm horn in this unit meets or
exceeds current standards, it may not be heard if: 1) the unit is located outside a
closed or partially closed door, 2) residents recently consumed alcohol or drugs,
3) t
he Alarm is drowned out by noise from stereo, TV, traffic, air conditioner or
o
ther appliances, 4) residents are hearing impaired or sound sleepers.
Spe
cial
p
urpose units, like those with visual and audible alarms, should be installed for
hearing impaired residents.
Smoke Alarms may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes
damage, injury, or death, since smoke from some fires may not reach the
unit immediately. Examples of this include persons smoking in bed, chil-
dren playing with matches, or fires caused by violent explosions resulting
from escaping gas.
Smoke Alarms are not foolproof. Like any electronic device, Smoke Alarms
are made of components that can wear out or fail at any time. You must test the
u
nit weekly to ensure your continued protection. Smoke Alarms cannot prevent
or extinguish fires. They are not a substitute for property or life insurance.
Smoke Alarms have a limited life. The unit should be replaced immediately
if it is not operating properly. You should always replace a Smoke Alarm after
10 years from date of purchase. Write the purchase date on the space provided
on back of unit.
ABOU
T SMOKE ALARMS
B
attery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms:
P
rovide protection even when elec-
tricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units are
eas
y to install, and do not require professional installation.
A
C powered Smoke Alarms:
C
an be interconnected so if one unit senses
smo
ke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.
AC with battery (DC) back-up: will operate if electricity fails, provided the
b
atteries are fresh and correctly installed. AC and AC/DC units must be
i
nstalled by a qualified electrician.
O
NELINK
TM
Sm
oke Alarms with battery (DC) back-up:
I
nterconnects with
all ONELINK
T
M
enabled Smoke and Smoke/CO Alarms without wires or con-
nectors, so when one alarm sounds, they all sound. Will operate if electricity
f
ails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units are easy to
install, and do not require professional installation.
Smoke Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power
systems:
AC powered Smoke Alarms should only be operated with true or
p
ure sine wave inverters. Operating this Smoke Alarm with most battery-
powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products or square wave or
“quasi sine wave” inverters
will damage the Alarm. If you are not sure about
y
our inverter or UPS type, please consult with the manufacturer to verify.
Sm
oke Alarms for the hearing impaired:
Spe
cial purpose Smoke Alarms
should be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a visual alarm and
an audible alarm horn, and meet the requirements of the Americans With
D
isabilities Act. These units can be interconnected so if one unit senses
smoke, all units alarm.
Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the
combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
All these Smoke Alarms are designed to provide early warning of fires if located,
i
nstalled and cared for as described in the user’s manual, and if smoke reaches
t
he Alarm. If you are unsure which type of unit to install, refer to NFPA (National
Fire Protection Association) 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life
Sa
fety Code). National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park,
Q
uincy, MA 02269-9101.
L
ocal building codes may also require specific units
in new construction or in different areas of the home.
USING THE SILENCE FEATURE
T
he Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 15
minutes.
The Silence Feature does not disable the unit—it makes it temporarily
less s
ensitive to smoke. For your safety, if smoke around the unit is
dens
e en
ou
g
h t
o su
g
gest a potentially dangerous situation, the unit will
s
tay in alarm or may re-alarm quickly. If you do not know the source of
the sm
oke, do not assume it is an unwanted alarm. Not responding to an
alarm can result in property loss, injury, or death.
T
o silence Smoke Alarms in an interconnected series:
1
.
T
o si
lence multiple alarms in an interconnected series, you must press the
T
est/Silence button on the unit(s) that triggered the alarm.
2
.
O
nce y
ou activate the Silence feature, the Red LED will flash approximately
once every 10 seconds.
3
.
P
r
essing the Test/Silence button when in silence will restart the silence
timer.
The Silence Feature on these units can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm
f
or up to 15 minutes. To use this feature, press the Test/Silence button on the
cover.
If the unit will not silence and no heavy smoke is present, or if it
s
ta
y
s in silence mode continuously, it should be replaced immediately.
I
nput: 120V AC
~,
60Hz, 0.09A
Make sure the Alarm is not receiving excessively noisy power. Examples of noisy power could be major appliances on the same
ci
rcuit, power from a generator or solar power, light dimmer on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting. Excessively noisy power may
caus
e damage to your Alarm.
L
ow Battery
N
ot Applicable Alarm “chirp’’ approx.
once/minute
WIRELESS ONELINK
T
M
AC POWERED
S
MOKE ALARM WITH BATTERY BACK-UP
WIRE
LESS OPERATION
First Alert
®
ONELINK
T
M
Technology is the easy, cost-effective way to provide
your family with whole-home safety. All
ONELINK
T
M
Alarms communicate with
each o
ther without wires or connectors. When one Alarm sounds, they all
sound. This provides your family with an earlier warning of potential danger,
and gives you more time to react.
T
he distance between any two ONELINK
TM
Alarms is u
p to 100 feet
(30.5 meters).
•
The range and proper operation of any wireless device will vary
depending on its surroundings. It is very important that each
Al
arm is tested individually before and after installation to make
sure tha
t all Alarms respond properly.
•
Metal objects and metallic wallpaper may interfere with signals
from wireless Alarms. Alarms should be tested after changes to
y
our home such as remodeling, moving furniture, and with metal
do
ors opened and closed.
Y
our First Alert
®
O
NELINK
TM
Smo
ke Alarm will automatically communicate
potential fires with all other First Alert
®
ONELINK
T
M
Smoke Alarms.
FC
C NOTICE:
T
his device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
O
peration is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
r
eceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FC
C ID: M7U5201L
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by BRK Brands, Inc.
could v
oid the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
QU
ICK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Easily expand an existing interconnected 120V AC hardwired system by
si
mply replacing one Alarm in the series with the First Alert
®
O
NELINK
TM
M
odel SA520. Then add additional battery-operated Alarms to expand the
system with no additional electrical work.
1
. Insert the batteries into the battery
drawer of the
first Alarm and close
the drawer.
2. The Alarm will sound with a chirp.
3. If you purchased the Talking Smoke
and Carbon Monoxide Alarm, you
w
ill now be prompted to set the
Alarm's location. Follow the direction given by the Alarm.
N
OTE: Steps 4 through 6 need to be completed within two minutes.
If m
ore than two minutes pass, the Green power LED will stop
blinking. Simply open the battery drawer of the second Alarm
and repea
t steps 4 through 6.
4
. Insert the batteries into the battery drawer of the
ne
xt
Alarm
.DO NOT
CLOSE THE DRAWER.
5
. Press and hold the test button and then close the battery drawer.
6. Once you hear the unit chirp, release the test button. The Green power
L
ED will start to blink indicating the ONELINK
T
M
Alarm is w
aiting for
pr
ogram data from one of the other setup ONELINK
T
M
Alarms
.
7. Press and hold the test button on the first Alarm, until the second Alarm
ch
irps and its Green power LED stops blinking. Then release the test
b
utton.
8. If you purchased the Talking Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm, you
w
ill now be prompted to set the Alarm's location. Follow the directions
g
i
ven by the Alarm.
9. If you have purchased the hardwired battery back-up ONELINK
TM
Alarm,
y
ou ca
n now connect the hardwired Alarm by installing the three-wire
con
nector on the ceiling to the Alarm.
1
0
.
Re
pea
t s
t
eps 4-9 for additional ONELINK
TM
Alarms
.
Y
ou ha
v
e n
o
w su
ccessfully linked your new ONELINK
T
M
Al
arms.
T
o add additional Alarms at a later time, follow steps 4 through 9.
A
B