First Alert SA320 user manual USER’S Manual, Table of Contents, Introduction, Fire Safety Tips

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USER’S MANUAL

SMOKE ALARMS

Battery Powered

Photo & Ion Smoke Alarm

Model SA320

with Silence

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.

This 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.

 

LISTED TO

 

Printed in Mexico

UL 217

Model SA320

M08-0224-003 Q 11/10

STANDARD

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Before You Install This Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

How To Install This Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Optional Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Understanding the Indicator Lights

and Alarm Horn Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

If This Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

What To Do In Case Of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Using the Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Latching Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

If You Suspect a Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Limitations of Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing First Alert® for your Smoke Alarm needs. You have purchased a state of the art Smoke Alarm designed to provide you with an early warning of a fire. Please take the time to read this manual and make this Smoke Alarm an integral part of your family’s safety plan.

Key Features of the SA320 Photo & Ion Combo Smoke Alarm:

Photo & Ion Smoke Sensors: Dual photoelectric and ionization smoke sensing technologies for optimal sensing of smoke particles produced in both flaming and smoldering fires.

Optipath 360 TechnologyTM: Patented technology provides 360˚ of direct access to the smoke sensor.

Two Silence Features: Low Battery Silence temporarily silences low battery chirp for up to eight hours before replacing low battery. Alarm Silence silences an unwanted alarm for several minutes.

Two Latching Features: Alarm Latch remembers which unit initiated an alarm. Low Battery Latch visually identifies which unit is in low battery condition.

Perfect Mount: Mounting bracket keeps alarm secure over a wide rotation range to allow for perfect alignment.

All First Alert® and BRK® Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.

Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible

materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.

Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours

before 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.

FIRE SAFETY TIPS

Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers;

4)Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don’t overload electrical circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and debris-free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended;

7)Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable materials; 8) Don’t let rubbish accumulate.

Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if they are not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM

IMPORTANT! Read “Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms” and “Locations to Avoid for Smoke Alarms” before beginning. This unit monitors the air, and when smoke reaches its sensing chamber, it alarms. It can give you more time to escape before fire spreads. This unit can ONLY give an early warning of developing fires if it is installed, maintained and located where smoke can reach it, and where all residents can hear it, as described in this manual. This unit will not sense gas, heat, or flame. It cannot prevent or extinguish fires.

Understand The Different Type of Smoke Alarms

Battery powered or electrical? Different Smoke Alarms provide different types of protection. See “About Smoke Alarms” for details.

Know Where To Install Your Smoke Alarms

Fire Safety Professionals recommend at least one Smoke Alarm on every level of your home, in every bedroom, and in every bedroom hallway or separate sleeping area. See “Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms” and “Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms” for details.

Know What Smoke Alarms Can and Can’t Do

A Smoke Alarm can help alert you to fire, giving you precious time to escape. It can only sound an alarm once smoke reaches the sensor. See “Limitations of Smoke Alarms” for details.

Check Your Local Building Codes

This Smoke Alarm is designed to be used in a typical single-family home. It alone will not meet requirements for boarding houses, apartment buildings, hotels or motels. See “Special Compliance Considerations” for details.

•This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is recom- mended that you install special units which use devices like flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents.

•This Smoke Alarm must have battery power to operate. The Smoke Alarm cannot work until you install the batteries in the correct position (Match “+” to “+” and “-” to “-”).

•Never remove the batteries from a battery operated unit to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.

•Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box. Only AC powered units are intended for installation over junction boxes.

•This Smoke Alarm has a battery drawer which resists closing unless batteries are installed. This warns you the unit will not operate under DC power without batteries.

•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.

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Contents Fire Safety Tips Table of ContentsBefore YOU Install this Smoke Alarm USER’S ManualParts of this Smoke Alarm HOW to Install this Smoke AlarmFollow These Simple Steps Tools YOU will NeedTo Lock the Battery Compartment Optional Locking FeaturesTo Unlock the Battery Compartment To Lock the Mounting BracketIf this Smoke Alarm Sounds Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms If YOU Suspect a ProblemAbout Smoke Alarms Locations to Avoid for Smoke AlarmsAgency Placement Recommendations Special Compliance ConsiderationsLimited Warranty Limitations of Smoke AlarmsHow to Obtain Warranty Service For Warranty Service return to

SA320 specifications

The First Alert SA320 is a state-of-the-art smoke and carbon monoxide detector designed to enhance home safety through advanced technology and user-friendly features. Combining a smoke alarm with a carbon monoxide detector into one compact unit, the SA320 offers dual protection, ensuring that homeowners are alerted to two of the most common and deadly household hazards.

One of the standout features of the SA320 is its photoelectric smoke detection technology. Unlike traditional ionization smoke detectors, photoelectric technology is more effective at sensing smoldering fires, which produce larger smoke particles. This capability helps reduce false alarms often triggered by cooking or steam, providing peace of mind for everyday use.

In addition to smoke detection, the SA320 includes a built-in carbon monoxide detector that reliably monitors levels of this colorless, odorless gas. Carbon monoxide is often referred to as the "silent killer" because it can go undetected until it is too late. The SA320 is designed to alert users with a loud alarm when CO levels rise to dangerous levels, ensuring timely evacuation and response.

The device is equipped with a battery backup, which means it will continue to function during power outages, keeping homes protected at all times. The SA320 also features an easy-to-read LED indicator that provides visual confirmation of the unit's operational status.

Another notable characteristic of the First Alert SA320 is its simple installation process. The unit can be easily mounted on a wall or ceiling, and its compact design allows it to blend seamlessly into any room's decor. Furthermore, it has a test/silence button that allows users to easily check the unit's functionality or silence false alarms without removing the device from its place.

The First Alert SA320 is also designed with a durable housing that can withstand typical household conditions, ensuring that it remains reliable over time. The unit complies with the latest safety standards, providing users with confidence in its effectiveness and reliability.

In summary, the First Alert SA320 combines innovative smoke and carbon monoxide detection technologies with user-friendly features, making it an essential tool for enhancing home safety. Its reliable performance, easy installation, and dual hazard detection capabilities position it as an invaluable addition to any household, promoting a safer living environment for families.
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