First Alert 100S user manual USER’S Manual, Table of Contents, Introduction, Fire Safety Tips

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USER’S MANUAL

AC POWERED

IONIZATION SMOKE ALARM

FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED

Input: 120V AC 60Hz,

.053 A Standby, .059 A Alarm Strobe: 177 candela minimum

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.

Printed in Mexico

LISTED TO

UL 217

M08-0142-001 K1 08/07

Models 100S, SA100B

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

How To Install This Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

If This Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

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

If You Suspect A Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Recommended Placement For Hearing Impaired

Smoke Alarms With Integrated Strobe Light . . . . . . . . .4-5

Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

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

Limitations Of Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

INTRODUCTION

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

Key Features of the 100S Smoke Alarm with Integrated Strobe Light:

177 Candela Xenon Light: Powerful 177 candela xenon strobe light provides effective visual warning to awaken hearing impaired residents.

1 Hz Flash Rate: 60 flashes per minute meets ADA, ANSI 117.1, NFPA 72, and UL 1971 requirements for visual signaling devices.

Smoke Alarm: Integrated Dual Ionization smoke alarm.

Meets ADA Requirements: Meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122

All rights reserved.

Consumer Affairs: (800) 323-9005 • www.brkelectronics.com • www.firstalert.com

All BRK® and First Alert® 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 elec- trical 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 resi- dents 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.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power to the area where you will install this Smoke Alarm at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.

•Installation of this Smoke Alarm must conform to the electrical codes in your area; Article 760 of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72, NFPA 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA); OTFDC (CABO), and any other local or building codes that may apply. Wiring and installation must be performed by a licensed electrician. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in injury or property damage.

•This Smoke Alarm must be powered by a 24-hour, 120VAC 60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch, dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure to connect this Smoke Alarm to a 24-hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant protection.

•It is possible an electrical fire could occur on the circuit powering this Smoke Alarm. If this happened, power to the unit could be cut off and it may fail to alarm. Some safety experts recommend wiring warning devices like this unit on separate circuits from other appliances, since these circuits are not as likely to be overloaded. Other safety experts recommend wiring these units on the same circuits as appliances so it is more readily apparent if the circuit fails. Whichever circuit you choose, it is recommended you also install battery powered units as back-ups in case of fire on the circuit powering the AC powered units.

•Never disconnect the power from an AC powered Smoke Alarm to stop an unwanted alarm. 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 Smoke Alarm to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Instead open a window or fan the smoke away. The Smoke Alarm will reset automatically.

•Connect this Smoke Alarm ONLY to other compatible units. See “How To Install This Smoke Alarm” for details. Do not connect it to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device. Connecting anything else to this unit may damage it or prevent it 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 Installation Steps STAND-ALONE Alarm onlyWeekly Testing If this Smoke Alarm SoundsRegular Maintenance Responding to AN AlarmLimited Warranty If YOU Suspect a ProblemResponding to AN Alarm Recommended PlacementInstalling Smoke Alarms in Mobile Homes Locations to Avoid for Smoke AlarmsAgency Placement Recommendations Strobe Light Output for Wall & Ceiling MountingLimitations of Smoke Alarms About Smoke AlarmsSpecial Compliance Considerations However, they do not provide interconnected functionality

100S, SA100B specifications

The First Alert 100S and SA100B smoke alarms are integral components of modern home safety systems, designed to keep families safe from the dangers of fire. Both models boast a range of advanced features that enhance their performance and reliability in detecting smoke and alerting occupants.

One of the standout characteristics of the First Alert 100S is its ionization sensing technology. This technology is particularly effective at detecting fast-flaming fires, which can arise from burning paper, wood, and other common household materials. Ionization smoke alarms work by using a small amount of radioactive material to ionize air in the sensing chamber, creating a current. When smoke enters the chamber, it disrupts this current, triggering the alarm. This feature makes the 100S an ideal choice for those seeking prompt response to sudden fire outbreaks.

On the other hand, the SA100B employs a photoelectric sensing technology. Unlike ionization alarms, photoelectric models are adept at detecting smoldering fires that produce larger smoke particles. By utilizing a light source and a light sensor, the SA100B can sense when smoke enters the light beam, activating the alarm. This dual-sensing capability in some models helps to ensure optimal detection of various fire types, reducing the risk of false alarms while maximizing safety.

Both models come with several user-friendly features designed to enhance usability. They include a loud 85-decibel alarm to ensure that the sound penetrates through the ambient noise in a household, alerting everyone to the danger present. Additionally, the battery backup ensures continuous operation during power outages, which is crucial in emergencies.

Installation and maintenance are also simplified in these devices. The First Alert models are typically easy to mount on ceilings or walls, and most models feature a test button, allowing users to quickly verify that the alarm is functioning correctly. The low battery indicator signals when it's time to replace the battery, further decreasing the risk of device failure.

In conclusion, the First Alert 100S and SA100B smoke alarms are dependable choice for fire safety, combining advanced technologies with user-friendly features. Their specific sensing capabilities ensure they provide comprehensive protection against different types of fires, making them essential for every household's safety plan.
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