WIRELESS OPERATION
First Alert® ONELINK® Technology is the easy,
The communication distance (range) between any two ONELINK® Alarms is typically 50 feet (15 meters) inside of a home. Some features of a home, such as the number of floors, number/size of rooms, furniture and types of building materials used may reduce the range of the Alarms. Examples include: suspended ceilings, ductwork, large metallic appliances (refrigerators) and
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RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS
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Installing Smoke Alarms in Single-Family Residences
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), recommends one Smoke Alarm on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom. In new construction, the Smoke Alarms must be AC powered and interconnected.
See “Agency Placement Recommendations” for details. For additional cover- age, it is recommended that you install a Smoke Alarm in all rooms, halls, storage areas, finished attics, and basements, where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F (4˚ C) and 100˚ F (38˚ C). Make sure no door or other obstruction could keep smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarms.
ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS
Battery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms: Provide protection even when elec- tricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units are easy to install, and do not require professional installation.
AC powered Smoke Alarms: Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.
AC with battery (DC)
ONELINK® Smoke Alarms with battery (DC)
USER’S MANUAL
WIRELESS ONELINK® AC POWERED
SMOKE ALARM WITH BATTERY
HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
This Smoke Alarm is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box up to a
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Make sure the Alarm is not receiving excessively noisy power. Examples of noisy power could be major appliances on the same circuit, power from a generator or solar power, light dimmer on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting. Excessively noisy power may cause damage to your Alarm.
THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM
UNDERSTANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS AND ALARM HORN PATTERNS
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metal studs. A feature of ONELINK Alarms is that they operate as a mesh network. All Alarms will repeat any alarm signal that is received to all other ONELINK® Alarms. Interference from structural conditions can be overcome by adding additional Alarms to route the wireless signal around obstructions.
•The range and proper operation of any wireless device will vary depending on its surroundings. It is very important that each Alarm is tested individually before and after installation to make sure that all Alarms respond properly.
•The ONELINK® Alarms are not to be used outdoors or to transmit between buildings. The Alarms will not communicate properly under these conditions.
•Metal objects and metallic wallpaper may interfere with signals from wireless Alarms. Alarms should be tested after changes to your home such as remodeling, moving furniture, and with metal doors opened and closed.
Your First Alert® ONELINK® Smoke Alarm will automatically communicate potential fires with all other First Alert® ONELINK® Smoke Alarms.
FCC NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
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 completely 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), install a unit at each end.
•At the top of the
Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to state and 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.
nectors, so when one alarm sounds, they all sound. Will operate if electricity fails, 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 pure 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 your inverter or UPS type, please consult with the manufacturer to verify.
Smoke Alarms for the hearing impaired: Special 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 Disabilities 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, installed and cared for as described in the user’s manual, and if smoke reaches the 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 Safety Code). National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park,
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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
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The Mounting Bracket:
To remove the mounting bracket from the Smoke Alarm base, hold the Smoke Alarm base firmly and twist the mounting bracket counterclockwise. The mounting bracket installs onto the junction box. It has a variety of screw slots to fit most boxes.
The Power Connector:
The power connector plugs into a power input block on the 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 you need to remove the power connector, turn POWER OFF first. Insert a flat screwdriver blade between the power connector and the security tab inside the power input block. Gently pry back the tab and pull the connector free.
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*When any Smoke Alarm in an interconnected series triggers an alarm, its red 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)
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC ID: M7U5201L
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by BRK Brands, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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 alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you |
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SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
This Smoke Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in places housing many
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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
QUICK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Easily expand an existing interconnected 120V AC hardwired system by simply replacing one Alarm in the series with the First Alert® ONELINK® Model SA520. Then add additional
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 will now be prompted to set the
Alarm's location. Follow the direction given by the Alarm.
NOTE: Steps 4 through 6 need to be completed within two minutes. If more than two minutes pass, the Green power LED will stop
INSTALLATION STEPS, Continued
•If you are only installing one Smoke Alarm, restore power to the junction box.
INTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY:
•If you are interconnecting multiple Smoke Alarms, repeat steps
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not restore power until all Smoke Alarms 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 |
triggered the alarm.
WEEKLY 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
•If the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately. Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer for replacement. See “Limited Warranty” at the end of this manual.
of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate |
attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result |
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• 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 alarms get everyone out of the house immediately. |
• ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Attempting to disconnect the power |
connector from the unit when the power is on may result in electrical |
shock, serious injury or death. |
When an interconnected system of AC powered units is in alarm, the alarm indicator light on the unit(s) that initiated the alarm will blink rapidly. It will remain OFF on any remaining units.
If the unit alarms, get everyone out of the dwelling immediately.
If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a fire— cooking smoke or an extremely dusty furnace, for
AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
NFPA 72 (National Fire Code) Chapter 11
“For your information, the National Fire Protection Association's Standard 72, reads as follows:”
“11.5.1 One- and Two-Family Dwelling Units.”
“11.5.1.1 Smoke Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and
“A.11.8.3 Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable? The required number of Smoke Alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas 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 of additional Smoke Alarms for those areas for increased protection. The additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways not protected by the required Smoke Alarms. The installation of Smoke Alarms in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not normally recommended, as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation.”
The 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 codes, or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection requirements in buildings not defined as “households.”
1. Single-Family Residence:
Single 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:
Apartment building, condominium. This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in individual apartments or condos, provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
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This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in individual patient sleeping/resident |
rooms, provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire |
detection requirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. |
Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning |
to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations. |
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.
blinking. Simply open the battery drawer of the second Alarm and repeat steps 4 through 6.
4.Insert the batteries into the battery drawer of the next 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 LED will start to blink indicating the ONELINK® Alarm is waiting for program data from one of the other setup ONELINK® Alarms.
7.Press and hold the test button on the first Alarm, until the second Alarm chirps and its Green power LED stops blinking. Then release the test button.
8.If you purchased the Talking Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm, you will now be prompted to set the Alarm's location. Follow the directions given by the Alarm.
9.If you have purchased the hardwired battery
10.Repeat steps
You have now successfully linked your new ONELINK® Alarms.
To add additional Alarms at a later time, follow steps 4 through 9.
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If any unit in the series does not alarm, TURN OFF POWER and recheck connections. If it does not alarm when you restore power, replace it immediately.
Special Requirements For Interconnected Smoke Alarms
•Failure to meet any of the above requirements could damage the units and cause them to malfunction, removing your protection.
•AC and AC/DC Smoke Alarms can be interconnected. Under AC power, all units will alarm when one senses smoke. When power is interrupted, only the AC/DC units in the series will continue to send and receive signals. AC powered Smoke Alarms will not operate.
DO 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 properly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this Smoke Alarm. Press 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 release the button). If it does not alarm, make sure the unit is receiving power and test it again. If it still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
During testing, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
When testing a series of interconnected units you must test each unit individually. Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Use only the replacement batteries listed below. The unit may not operate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable batteries since they may not provide a constant charge.
This unit has been designed to be as
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WHAT 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 get 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 and windows closed, unless you must escape through them.
•Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp). Take short, shallow breaths.
•Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home, and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.
•Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside. Give your 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.
Alarms have various limitations. See "Limitations of Smoke Alarms" for details.
USING THE SILENCE FEATURE
The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 15 minutes.
The Silence Feature does not disable the
To silence Smoke Alarms in an interconnected series:
1.To silence multiple alarms in an interconnected series, you must press the Test/Silence button on the unit(s) that triggered the alarm.
2.Once you activate the Silence feature, the Red LED will continue to flash rapidly.
3.Pressing the Test/Silence button when in silence will restart the silence timer.
The Silence Feature on these units can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for 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 stays in silence mode continuously, it should be replaced immediately.
SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING
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, garages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the sources of combustion particles (stove, furnace, water heater, space heater) if possible. In areas where a
in modular, mobile, or smaller homes, for example – it is recommended the Smoke Alarm be placed as far from these
•In 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 showers. Keep units at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from showers, saunas, dishwashers, etc.
•Where the temperatures are regularly below 40˚ F (4˚ C) or above 100˚ F (38˚ C) including unheated buildings, outdoor rooms, porches, or unfinished attics or basements.
•In very dusty, dirty, or greasy areas. Do not install a Smoke Alarm directly over the stove or range. Clean a laundry room unit frequently to keep it free of dust or lint.
•Near 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 the Smoke Alarm.
AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES
“Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarm. To avoid dead air spaces, follow the installation recommendations below.
On ceilings, install Smoke Alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as possible. If this is not possible, install the Smoke Alarm at least 4 inches (102 mm) from the wall or corner.
For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of Smoke Alarms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line, below typical “dead air” spaces.
On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, install the first Smoke Alarm within 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
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Alarm is suitable for use inside individual sleeping/resident rooms, provided a |
primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements |
in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm |
in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet |
local fire protection ordinances/regulations. |
LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
Smoke Alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from home fires worldwide. However, like any warning device, Smoke Alarms can only work if they are properly located, installed, and maintained, and if smoke reaches the Alarms. They are not foolproof.
Smoke alarms may not waken all individuals. Practice the escape plan at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from kids to grand- parents. Allow children to master fire escape planning and practice before holding 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 members with mobility limitations, make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in fire 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- mine their response to the sound of the smoke alarm while sleeping and to determine whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency.
Smoke Alarms cannot work without power. Battery operated units cannot work 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, failure 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.
Smoke 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. That is why one unit should be installed inside each bedroom or sleeping
Smoke Alarms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the dwelling. For example, a
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,
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
ELECTRICAL 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, injury or death.
• This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is |
recommended that you install special units which use devices |
like flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents. |
• Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes in |
your area; Articles 210 and 300.3 (B) 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 |
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• This unit must be powered by a |
60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch, |
dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure to connect this |
FOLLOW THESE INSTALLATION STEPS
The basic installation of this Smoke Alarm is similar whether you want to install one Smoke Alarm, or interconnect more than one Smoke Alarm. If you are interconnecting more than one Smoke Alarm, you MUST read “Special Requirements For Interconnected Smoke Alarms” below before you begin installation.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power to the area where you will install this unit 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.
1. Remove the mounting bracket from the base, and attach it to the junction box.
2. Using wire nuts, connect the power connector to the household wiring.
•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 junction box.
•Tuck the orange wire inside the junction box. It is used for interconnect only.
INTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY:
Strip 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 the junction box.
•Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the junction box.
•Connect the orange wire on the power connector to the interconnect wire in the junction box. Repeat for each unit you are interconnecting. Never connect the hot or neutral wires in the junction box to the orange interconnect wire. Never cross hot and neutral wires between Alarms.
3.Plug the power connector into the back of the Smoke Alarm.
4.Position the base of the Smoke Alarm over the mounting bracket and turn. The Alarm can be positioned over the bracket every 90°. Turn the Smoke Alarm clockwise (right) until the unit is in place.
5.Check all connections.
Improper wiring of the power connector or the wiring leading to the power connector will cause damage to the Alarm and may lead to a
Interconnected units can provide earlier warning of fire than
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Interconnect units within a single family residence only. Otherwise all house- holds will experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit in the series. Interconnected units will only work if they are wired to compatible units and all requirements are met. This unit is designed to be compatible with:
First Alert® Smoke Alarm Models SA4120, SA4121B, SA100B, 9120 series and BRK Electronics® Smoke Alarm Models 100S, 4120 series, 9120 series, 7010 series; BRK Electronics® Heat Alarm Models HD6135F, HD6135FB; Smoke/CO Alarm Models SC6120B, SC9120B; CO Alarm Model CO5120B; Relay Modules RM3 and RM4.
Interconnected units must meet ALL of the following requirements:
•A maximum of 18 compatible units may be interconnected (Maximum 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 1000 feet (300 meters). This type of wire is commonly available at Hardware and Electrical Supply stores.
•All wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and NFPA 70 (NEC). Refer to NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and/or your local building code for further connection requirements.
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• Clean the Smoke Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the |
outside of the Smoke Alarm using your household vacuum’s soft brush |
attachment. 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 unit |
immediately. |
• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Locations |
To Avoid For Smoke Alarms” for details. |
• When the battery |
about once a minute (the low battery warning). This warning should last |
7 days, but you should replace the batteries immediately to continue your |
protection. |
Choosing a replacement battery:
Your Smoke Alarm requires 2 “AA” Energizer E91 batteries. These batteries are available at many local retail stores.
Actual battery service life depends on the smoke alarm and the environment in which it is installed. All the batteries specified above are acceptable replacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufacturer’s suggested battery life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts “chirping” (the “low battery warning”).
To replace the batteries (without removing Alarm from the ceiling or wall):
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Press tabs A and B as shown in the diagram and remove each battery.
3. Insert the new batteries, making sure |
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they snap completely into the battery |
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compartment. Match the terminals on | AB |
the ends of the batteries with the | |
terminals on the unit. |
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4. Close the battery compartment, and then test the unit by pressing the Test/Silence button.
This silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning “chirp” for up to 8 hours. You can silence the low battery warning “chirp” by pressing the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover.
Once the low battery warning “chirp” silence feature is activated, the unit continues to flash the Green light twice a minute for 8 hours. After 8 hours, the low battery “chirp” will resume. Replace the batteries as soon as possible; this unit will not operate without battery power!
To deactivate this feature: Press the Test/Silence button again. The unit will go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume (LED flashes and unit sounds “chirp” once a minute).
IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM
sloped or peaked ceilings.
3)the Alarm is drowned out by noise from stereo, TV, traffic, air conditioner or other appliances, 4) residents are hearing impaired or sound sleepers. Special purpose 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 unit weekly to ensure your continued protection. Smoke Alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires. They are not a substitute for property or life insurance.
unit to a |
protection. |
• This Smoke Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate. |
If the AC power fails, battery |
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 battery is dead or missing, the alarm cannot operate. |
• Never disconnect the power from an AC powered unit 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 auto- |
matically when it returns to normal operation. 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 |
OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES
The locking features are designed to discourage unauthorized removal of the battery or Alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in
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: •
Both locking features use locking pins, which are molded into the mounting bracket. Using
To permanently remove either lock, insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock, and pry the pin out of the lock.
Locking Features, Continued
TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
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Smoke Alarms may not operate properly because of dead, missing or weak batteries, a
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.
the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically. |
• Connect this unit 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 LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Do not lock the battery compartment until you have installed the battery and tested the battery
1.Push and hold Test/Silence button until the alarm sounds: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Once the Smoke Alarm is installed, you must disconnect it from the AC power before unlocking the battery compartment.
2. Insert the locking pin into the lock located opposite from the battery drawer as shown in the diagram.
•If you hear a “chirp” approximately once a minute, replace the batteries.
•If you experience frequent
•If the alarm sounds when no smoke is visible, try cleaning or relocating 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.
Always 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
Do not try fixing the alarm yourself – this will void your warranty!
If the Smoke Alarm is still not operating properly, and it is still under warranty, please see “How to Obtain Warranty Service” in the Limited Warranty.
LIMITED WARRANTY | BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused | |
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert® brand and products, | by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent | |
warrants that for a period of ten years from the date of purchase, this | prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or | |
fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the | ||
product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its | ||
above warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the | ||
option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product | ||
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations | ||
found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made | ||
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion | ||
with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no | ||
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you | ||
longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal | ||
may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to | ||
or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. | ||
province. | ||
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial | ||
How to Obtain Warranty Service | ||
retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. | ||
Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer. | ||
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 | In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at | |
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 | Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the model number and date | |
of purchase available when calling. | ||
from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on | ||
For Warranty Service return to: | ||
improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, | ||
BRK Brands, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906 | ||
disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized | ||
Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, written or | ||
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 | oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose | |
this unit. | with respect to battery. | |
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to this unit may damage it or prevent it from operating properly. |
• This Smoke Alarm has a battery drawer which resists closing |
unless a battery 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. |
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.
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3.Push the locking pin through the hole near the battery drawer on the back of the Smoke Alarm.
ELECTRICAL 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, injury or death.
Always 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
1. Remove the Smoke Alarm from the mounting bracket. If the unit is locked to the bracket, see the section “To Unlock the Mounting Bracket.”
2. Disconnect the 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 battery 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.
3.When you attach the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket, the locking pin’s head will fit into a notch on the bracket.
TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
ELECTRICAL 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, injury or death.
Always 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 
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.
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