Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsUniversal Security Instruments ManualsElectricalHardwired Interconnected Smoke and Fire Alarm with Battery Backup

Table of Contents:

Page #

Smoke Alarm Limitations and Functions ................................. 2

Recommended Location of Alarms.......................................... 2

Avoid These Locations ............................................................ 3

Early Warning .......................................................................... 4

Installation Instructions ............................................................ 4

Electrical Shock Hazard .......................................................... 4

Locking/Tamper Feature .......................................................... 4

Wiring Instructions ................................................................... 5

Operation, Testing & Maintenance .......................................... 6

QUICK FIND

Alarm Originating Feature & Reset .................. 6

Cautions/Warnings .................................................................. 7

Silence Feature ....................................................................... 7

Backup Battery Replacement .................................................. 7

Develop and Practice a Plan of Escape .................................. 8

Operational Summary.............................................................. 9

Warranty ..................................................................Back Cover

MODEL MI106, MI106L

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

This smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of a radioactive

element in the ionization chamber. Do not tamper with radioactive sealed

source or try to repair the smoke alarm yourself.

SMOKE & FIRE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE

AND ALARM ORIGINATION FEATURE

Summary of content (10 pages)

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MODEL MI106, MI106L SMOKE & FIRE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE AND ALARM ORIGINATION FEATURE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS This smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of a radioactive element in the ionization chamber. Do not tamper with radioactive sealed source or try to repair the smoke alarm yourself. Table of Contents: Page # Smoke Alarm Limitations and Functions.................................. 2 Recommended Location of Alarms.......................................... 2 Avoid These Locations.............
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SMOKE ALARM LIMITATIONS AND FUNCTIONS • There are three basic smoke alarm types: Universal Smoke Sensing Technology®, Ionization and Photoelectric • Universal Smoke Sensing Technology® is an ionization alarm containing patented Smart Alarm Technology. Alarms containing Universal Smoke Sensing Technology are effective at detecting fast flaming fires and slow smoldering fires.
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• Locate at least one smoke alarm on every floor level. • Locate a smoke alarm in any area where a smoker sleeps or where electrical appliances are operated in sleeping areas. • Smoke, heat and other combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally. Mounting the smoke alarm on the ceiling in the center of the room places it closest to all points in the room. Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary residential construction.
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• in extremely dusty, dirty or insect-infested areas. Loose particles interfere with smoke alarm operation. • in areas where temperature may fall below 400F (4.40C) or rise above 1000F (37.80C). • closer than 1 foot (0.3m) from fluorescent lights, electrical "noise" and flickering may affect the alarm's operation. • closer than 3 feet (0.9m) horizontal path from the tip of the blade of a ceiling suspended (paddle) fan. • on a poorly insulated ceiling or exterior wall (mount smoke alarm on an inside wall).
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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 TO DEACTIVATE THE LOCKING FEATURES: To remove the smoke alarm for cleaning or servicing or to replace the battery, you must first remove the appropriate locking pin, if it has been installed. 1. 2. 3. Turn off AC power to the circuit. Use long nose pliers to pull the locking pin out of the hole.
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Interconnected smoke alarms, heat alarms and relays will only respond if a smoke alarm event or heat alarm event initiates the alarm. All CO and natural gas alarms remain silent. NOTE: Alarms without battery backup will not respond during an AC power failure. NOTE: The relay, model USI-960, will not respond if a CO or natural gas alarm event initiates the alarm. 120 VAC 60Hz 100mA Max. The yellow wire is used only for interconnect (multiple station operations) USI Electric or Universal model alarms.
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If the smoke alarm does sound, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered, get out and call the fire department. If no fire is present, check to see if one of the reasons listed above may have caused the alarm. Use the Silence Feature if it is a nuisance alarm, or reset the alarm by pressing and holding the test button for ten seconds. Refer to RESET on Page 7. NOTE: It is best to "reset" the alarms before initial test is performed. See Page 7 for Reset procedures.
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Before using the alarm Silence Feature, identify the source of smoke and be certain that safe conditions exist. (UTHA) MAINTENANCE: The smoke alarm is virtually maintenance free. However, under dusty conditions, a vacuum hose may be used to clear the sensing chamber of dust. Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month to remove dust, dirt, insects or debris. Always turn off power to smoke alarm before cleaning.
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CAUTION (AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHAL) "Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows. A smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity of, but outside of the bedrooms), and heat or smoke detectors in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basements and attached garages.
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MODELS MI106, MI106L PRODUCT TEN-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY USI Electric, Inc. /Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (“USI”) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years from the date of purchase. This warranty shall not apply to any batteries used in the product or to any damage which may be caused by such batteries. This warranty applies only to the original consumer purchaser and only to products used in normal residential use and service.