Linear DXS-72 Test System Standard for Alarm Location, Fire Prevention and Escape

TEST SYSTEM	STANDARD FOR ALARM LOCATION
	The DXS-72 should be installed in accordance with National	A-2.5.2.1	Smoke Detection - Are			More Smoke	Alarms
PRESS AND HOLD	Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 72, which reads	Desirable?	The required	number	of	smoke alarms	might
	as follows:	not provide	reliable early	warning	protection for those areas
ALARM TEST
	2-1.1.1Smoke alarms shall be installed outside of each	separated by a door from the areas protected by the required
BUTTON FOR ONE
MINUTE	separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms	smoke alarms. For this reason, it is recommended that the
	and on each additional story of the family living unit including	householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for
	basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfi nished attics.	those areas for increased protection.The additional areas include
	In new construction, a smoke alarm shall be installed in each	the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility
	sleeping room.	room, and hallways not protected by the required smoke alarms.
	2-1.1.2For family living units with one or more split levels (i.e.,	The installation of smoke alarms in kitchens, attics (fi nished or
	adjacent levels with less than one full story separation between	unfi nished), or garages is not normally recommended, as these
	levels), a smoke alarm required by 2-1.1.1 shall suffi ce for an	locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in
	adjacent lower level, including basements. (Exception: Where	improper operation.
	there is an intervening door between one level and the adjacent	Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless
20 SECONDS AFTER	lower level, a smoke alarm shall be installed on the lower level.)	the combination has been evaluated and found suitable for the
SOUNDER STARTS	✔ Ceiling mounted smoke alarms should be located in the	purpose.
TRANSMITTER WILL
	center of the room or hall, or not less than 4 inches from
SEND SIGNAL
	any wall. When the alarm is mounted on a wall, the top of
	the alarm should be 4 to 12 inches from the ceiling.

✔Do not install smoke alarms where normal ambient temperatures are above 100°F (37.8°C), or below 40°F (4°C). Also, do not locate alarm in front of air conditioners, heating registers, or other locations where normal air

VERIFY THAT	circulation will keep smoke from entering the detector.
RECEIVER
ACTIVATES

	FIRE PREVENTION AND ESCAPE
The purpose of an early warning smoke alarm is to detect the	IN CASE OF FIRE. Leave immediately. Don’t stop to pack or	BE PREPARED. Perform fi re drills regularly. Use them to assure
presence of fi re in its early stages, and sound an alarm giving	search for valuables. In heavy smoke, hold your breath and stay	recognition of an alarm signal. For your protection, simulate
the occupants more time to exit the premise before the smoke	low - crawl if necessary. The clearest air is usually at the fl oor.	different circumstances (smoke in hall, in living room, etc.). Then
reaches a dangerous concentration level.	If you have to go through a closed door, carefully feel the door and	have everyone react to the situation.
Fires start even with the best of housekeeping and fi re prevention	door knob to see if undue heat is present. If they seem relatively	Draw a fl oor plan and show two exits from each room. Frequently
procedures. Fire is an unexpected event. Early warning detection	cool, brace your foot against the bottom of the door with your	a knotted rope or ladder from a window will serve this purpose.
alerts occupants in time to act.	hip against the door and one hand against the top edge. Open it	It is important that children be instructed carefully, because they
KNOW FIRE HAZARDS. No detection device can protect	slightly. If a rush of hot air is felt, slam the door quickly and latch	tend to hide in times of crisis.
life in all situations. Therefore, safeguards should be taken to	it. Unvented fi re tends to build up considerable pressure. Be sure	It is imperative that one meeting place outside the home be
avoid such potentially dangerous situations as: smoking in bed,	all the household realizes and understands this danger.	established. You should insist that everyone meet there during
leaving children home alone, cleaning with fl ammable liquids	Use your neighbor’s phone or a street fi re alarm box. The job	an alarm. This will eliminate the tragedy of someone re-entering
such as gasoline.	of extinguishing the fire should be left to the professionals. Too	the house for a missing member who is actually safe.
The best fi re protection is minimizing fi re hazards through proper	many unforeseen things can occur when inexperienced people	If you have children and/or invalids residing in your household,
storage of materials and general good housekeeping techniques.	try to extinguish a fire.	you can help your fi re department. Most fi re departments have
A cluttered basement, attic, or other storage area is an open		window decals available for use in children’s or invalid’s bedrooms.
invitation to fi re.		Properly used, these decals will quickly identify sleeping quarters
Careless use of combustible materials and electrical appliances,		of these individuals and show the fi re department where to look
or overloading of electrical outlets are other prime causes in		fi rst for members of your household.
starting fi res.		✔ Additional information on Household Fire Warning
It is most important that explosive and/or fast burning materials		is available at nominal cost from: The National Fire
be eliminated from the home, if at all possible.		Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA
Even after proper precautions have been taken, fi res can start.		02269. Request Standard No. NFPA 72.
Be prepared.

EXAMPLE ALARM LOCATIONS										LINEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
									This Linear product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for
									twelve (12) months. The Warranty Expiration Date is labeled on the product. This
									warranty extends only to wholesale customers who buy direct from Linear or
									through Linear’s normal distribution channels. Linear does not warrant this product
						BED		BED	to consumers. Consumers should inquire from their selling dealer as to the nature
							HALL		of the dealer’s warranty, if any. There are no obligations or liabilities on the part of
						ROOM		ROOM
DINING	KITCHEN		BEDROOM	BEDROOM
					LIVING				Linear LLC for consequential damages arising out of or in connection with use
					ROOM				or performance of this product or other indirect damages with respect to loss
		SMOKE				RECREATION ROOM			of property, revenue, or profit, or cost of removal, installation, or reinstallation.
									All implied warranties, including implied warranties for merchantability and implied
		ALARM
LIVING			BEDROOM		BASEMENT	Indicates required smoke alarm			warranties for fi tness, are valid only until Warranty Expiration Date as labeled on the
									product. This Linear LLC Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or
ROOM						Indicates optional smoke alarm
									implied.
A smoke alarm should be						if door is not provided between
									All products returned for warranty service require a Return Product Authorization
						Living and Recreation Rooms
located between the sleeping area									Number (RPA#). Contact Linear Technical Services at 1-800-421-1587 for an RPA#
and the rest of the family living unit.									and other important details
										IMPORTANT!!!
									Linear radio controls provide a reliable communications link and fi ll an important need
	DINING		KITCHEN	BEDROOM					in portable wireless signaling. However, there are some limitations which must be
									observed.
TV
									✶	For U.S. installations only: The radios are required to comply with FCC Rules
ROOM		SMOKE
										and Regulations as Part 15 devices. As such, they have limited transmitter
		ALARMS
			LIVING	BEDROOM		BED	BED			power and therefore limited range.
			ROOM						✶ A receiver cannot respond to more than one transmitted signal at a time
						ROOM	ROOM
		In family living units with more				HALL				and may be blocked by radio signals that occur on or near their operating
						LIVING	DINING			frequencies, regardless of code settings.
BEDROOM		than one sleeping area, a smoke				ROOM	ROOM		✶ Changes or modifi cations to the device may void FCC compliance.
		alarm should be provided to
						BASEMENT			✶ Infrequently used radio links should be tested regularly to protect against
		protect each.
										undetected interference or fault.
						A smoke alarm should be			✶ A general knowledge of radio and its vagaries should be gained prior to acting
										as a wholesale distributor or dealer, and these facts should be communicated
						located on each story.
										to the ultimate users.
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