TEST SYSTEM

STANDARD FOR ALARM LOCATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The DXS-72 should be installed in accordance with National

A-2.5.2.1

Smoke Detection - Are

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Alarms

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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

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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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to consumers. Consumers should inquire from their selling dealer as to the nature

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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or performance of this product or other indirect damages with respect to loss

 

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

 

 

 

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A receiver cannot respond to more than one transmitted signal at a time

 

 

 

 

 

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

DXS-72 specifications

The Linear DXS-72 is an advanced, reliable, and cost-effective solution designed for both residential and commercial applications within the realm of wireless security and automation. As part of the Linear DXS product line, the DXS-72 offers an array of features aimed at enhancing safety and user convenience.

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