BRK electronic SA90C, SA150B, SA150C, SA90B user manual Regular Maintenance, Weekly Testing

To install this smoke alarm, follow these steps:

This unit is designed to be mounted on the ceiling, or on the wall if necessary.

Using The Remote Flashlight Test Feature

The Remote Flashlight Test method works best on ceilings up to 15 feet high. Wave a flashlight with a

Tools you will need:

•Pencil

•Drill with 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit

•Standard/Flathead screwdriver

•Hammer

1.Hold base firmly and pull up on cover tab marked

“OPEN HERE.” This will open the hinged cover. The cover may unsnap from the base if it's opened too far. This will not damage the unit—the cover hinge snaps back into place easily.

2.Hold the smoke alarm base against the ceiling (or wall) and make a mark at the center of each of the mounting slots with a pencil.

3.Put the unit where it won’t get covered with dust when you drill the mounting holes.

4.Using a 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole through each pencil mark.

5.Insert the plastic screw anchors (in the plastic bag with screws) into the holes. Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer, if necessary, until they are flush with the ceiling or wall.

6.Tighten the screws (provided) into the screw anchors, then loosen them two turns.

7.Fit the smoke alarm over the screw heads as shown. Close cover.

8.If the smoke alarm cover does not line up the way you want it, rotate the base and re-tighten the screws.

9.Activate the battery. With the cover open, remove and reinstall the battery so the terminals on the battery match the terminals on the smoke alarm. Match “+” to “+” and “-” to “-.” Push the battery in until it snaps in securely and cannot be shaken loose. If the battery is not snapped in completely, the unit cannot receive battery power. The smoke alarm may beep briefly when you install the battery—this is normal.

Models SA150B/C have two batteries—one powers the alarm, the other powers the Escape Light®.

You must reposition BOTH batteries. The Escape Light® requires an alkaline battery.

10.Close the cover all the way.

11.Test the smoke alarm. See “Weekly Testing.” During testing, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern:

3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause

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strong beam rapidly back and forth in a straight line across the test button—at least 3 feet in each direction—until the alarm sounds. If this method does not work, use the test button to make sure the alarm is working. If it alarms, try the Remote Flashlight Test method again, making sure to wave the flashlight very rapidly across the test button. This method works best on flat ceilings. You may need to test wall-mounted units, or units on peaked or gabled ceilings manually.

Testing The Escape Light® Feature (SA150B/C Only)

The Escape Light® should always shine during testing. If the horn sounds, but the light does not shine, install a fresh alkaline battery in the “Alkaline Only” battery slot, make sure the bulb is not burned out, and re-test. If the light still does not shine, the unit should be replaced. The low battery warning “chirp” only identifies that the battery powering the alarm is getting weak. Testing the smoke alarm is the only way to make sure the Escape Light® is working properly.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible, but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly.

•Test it at least once a week.

•Test units used in RVs after the vehicle has been in storage, before every trip, and once a week while in use. Failure to test units used in RVs as described may remove your protection.

•Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum off any dust using your household vacuum’s soft brush attachment. 1. Open the cover and disconnect the battery. 2. GENTLY vacuum the inside of the cover and the sensor chamber. 3. Reconnect the battery. 4. Close the smoke alarm, and vac- uum the outside of the cover. 5. Test the smoke alarm. Never use water, cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.

•Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Where Not To Install Smoke Alarms.”

•When the battery becomes weak, the smoke alarm unit will “chirp” about once a minute (the low battery warn- ing). This low battery warning should last for 30 days, but you should replace the battery immediately to con- tinue your protection.

Choosing a replacement battery:

WARNING!

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.

Models SA90B and SA90C Only: Your smoke alarm requires one standard 9V battery. The following batteries are

acceptable as replacements: Eveready #216, (Energizer) #522, #1222; Duracell #MN1604; Gold Peak #1604P, #1604S; Rayovac 1604, D1604.

Models SA150B and SA150C Only: Your smoke alarm requires two 9V batteries—one to power the alarm, and an alkaline battery to power the Escape Light®. The following batteries are acceptable as replacements to power the alarm: Eveready Energizer #522, #1222; Duracell #MN1604; Rayovac 1604, D1604. The following batteries are acceptable as replacements to power the Escape Light®: Eveready Energizer #522; Duracell #MN1604.

All Models: You may also use a Lithium battery like the Ultralife U9VL-J for longer service life between battery changes. All batteries listed here are available at many local retail stores.

IMPORTANT!

WEEKLY TESTING

WARNING!

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 built-in test switch accurately tests the unit’s operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). If you choose to use an aerosol smoke product to test the smoke alarm, be certain to use one that has been Listed to Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Safety Standards, and use it only as directed. Use of non-UL Listed products or improper use of UL Listed products may affect the smoke alarm’s sensitivity.

It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working properly. Using the test button or remote flashlight test feature are the only recommended ways to test this smoke alarm. If it does not alarm during testing, make sure the unit is receiving power. Make sure the battery is fresh, and installed correctly, then 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.

Using The Test Button

Press and hold the test button on the cover of the unit for 5-20 seconds, or until the alarm sounds (the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button).

Most carbon zinc batteries have an average service life of 1 year; most alkaline batteries have an average service life of 1-2 years; most Lithium batteries have an average service life of 6-10 years. Actual 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”).

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