User's Manual
SimpliSafeSmokeDetectorOwner’sManualIssue#SSSD1‐A 1/4 December2011
Smoke Detector Manual (SSSD1)
Introduction
The SimpliSafe Smoke Detector (SSSD1) is a single station
photoelectric smoke alarm, designed to sense smoke that
comes into the alarm chamber. It does not sense gas, heat, or
flame. This smoke alarm is designed to give early warning of
developing fires with an alarm sound from its built-in siren. The
built-in wireless transmitter can also cause a remote base
station siren to sound. These sirens can provide precious time
to escape before a fire spreads. However, the smoke alarm
makes such pre-warning of fire accident possible, only if the
smoke alarm is located, installed, and maintained properly as
described in this User's Manual.
The smoke detector also monitors low battery, wall tamper,
and sensor malfunction. These trouble conditions will cause an
audible chirp from the smoke detector as described in the
“Operating Modes” section below.
Smoke Detector Location
Smoke alarms should be installed in accordance with the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard.
NFPA Standard 72, Section 2-4:
“2-4.1.1 Smoke alarms 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.
The provisions of 2-4.1.1 represent the minimum number of
alarms required by this standard. It is recommended that the
householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for
increased protection for those areas separated by a door from
the areas protected by the required smoke alarms under 2-
4.1.1 above. The recommended additional areas are living
room, dining room, bedroom(s), kitchen, attic (finished or
unfinished), furnace rooms, utility room, basement, integral or
attached garage, and hallways not included in 2-4.1.1 above.
However, the use of additional alarms remains the option of
the householder.”
WARNING: The Smoke Detector is intended for residential use
only and is not to be used in a commercial application.
CAUTION (as required by the California State Fire Marshall)
“Early warning fire” detection is best achieved by the
installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas
of the household as follows: (1) A smoke alarm installed in
each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but outside of the
bedrooms), and (2) Heat or smoke alarms in the living rooms,
dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace
rooms, closets, utility and, storage rooms, basements and
attached garages.”
Recommended locations (single sleeping area)
Recommended locations (multiple sleeping areas)
Recommended locations (multi-floor residence)
Install the sensor in the center of the