First Alert Smoke Alarm SA500 User Manual

BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM  
USER’S MANUAL  
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.  
ONELINK® BATTERY  
OPERATED SMOKE ALARM  
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  
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.  
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.  
This users 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.  
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.  
Printed in Mexico  
M08-0148-003 K1  
02/07  
Model  
SA500  
UL STANDARD 217  
This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is recom-  
mended that you install special units which use devices like  
flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents.  
Do not connect this unit to any other alarm or auxiliary  
device. It is a single-station unit that cannot be linked to other  
devices. Connecting anything else to this unit may prevent it  
from working properly.  
Unit will not operate without battery power. The Smoke Alarm  
cannot work until you install the batteries in the correct  
position (Match “+” to “+” and “-” to “-”).  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Before You Install This Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Wireless Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
How To Install This Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Optional Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
If This Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
What To Do In Case Of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Using the Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
If You Suspect A Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5  
Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6  
Limitations Of Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
This Smoke Alarm has a battery drawer which resists closing  
unless batteries are installed.  
Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box.  
Air currents around junction boxes can prevent smoke from  
reaching the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from  
alarming. Only AC powered units are intended for installation  
over junction boxes.  
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 chamber and prevent the unit from operating properly.  
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*All First Alert Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements,  
WIRELESS OPERATION  
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.  
First Alert® ONELINK® Technology is the easy, cost-effective way to  
provide your family with whole-home safety. All ONELINK® Alarms  
communicate with each other without wires or connectors. When one  
Alarm sounds, they all sound. This provides your family with an earlier  
warning of potential danger, and gives you more time to react.  
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 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.  
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on  
each level and in every bedroom of your home.  
FIRE SAFETY TIPS  
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 remodelling, moving furniture,  
and with metal doors opened and closed.  
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.  
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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.  
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 received, including interference that may cause undesired  
operation. FCC ID: M7U5001L  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by BRK Brands,  
Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
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OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES  
The optional locking features are designed to prevent unauthorized removal of the battery or alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in  
single-family households where unauthorized battery or alarm removal is not a concern.  
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: Needle-nose pliers Standard flathead screwdriver.  
Both locking features use locking pins, which are molded into the mounting bracket. Depending on which locking  
features you use, remove one or both pins from the mounting bracket using needle-nose pliers.  
To permanently remove either locking pin, insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock,  
and pry the pin out of the lock.  
TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT  
TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT  
Do not lock the battery compartment until you install the batteries  
and test the Smoke Alarm.  
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. 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.)  
If the unit does not alarm during  
testing, DO NOT lock the battery  
compartment! Install new batteries  
and test again. If the Smoke Alarm still  
does not alarm, replace it immediately.  
1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach  
one locking pin from the mounting  
bracket.  
3. To relock the battery compartment,  
close the battery door and reinsert  
locking pin in lock.  
4. Reattach the Smoke Alarm to the  
mounting bracket.  
2. After batteries are inserted, then push  
the locking pin through the hole near  
the battery door latch on the back of  
the Smoke Alarm.  
When replacing the batteries,  
always test the Smoke Alarm before  
relocking the battery compartment.  
TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET  
TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET  
1. Using needle-nose pliers,  
detach one locking pin from  
the mounting bracket.  
1. Insert a flathead screwdriver into  
the rectangular cut-out on the  
mounting bracket nearest to the  
locking pin.  
2. Insert the locking pin through  
the hole on the back of the  
Smoke Alarm as shown in the  
diagram.  
2. Pry the Smoke Alarm away from  
the bracket by pushing up on  
the screwdriver and turning the  
Smoke Alarm counterclockwise  
(left) at the same time.  
3. When you attach the Smoke  
Alarm to the mounting bracket,  
the locking pin’s head will fit  
into a notch on the bracket.  
WEEKLY TESTING  
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 (LED will flash approximately once a minute  
indicating it has 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.  
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 the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately.  
Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer  
for replacement. See “Limited Warranty” for details.  
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.  
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.  
Choosing a replacement battery:  
Your Smoke Alarm requires 2 AA” Energizer E91 batteries. These  
batteries are available at many local retail stores.  
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.  
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 manufacturers  
suggested battery life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once  
the unit starts “chirping” (the “low battery warning”).  
Test it at least once a week.  
Clean the Smoke Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum off  
any dust using your household vacuum’s soft brush attachment, and  
test the Smoke Alarm after cleaning. Never use water, cleaners or  
solvents since they may damage the unit.  
To replace the batteries (without removing Alarm from the ceiling  
or wall):  
1. Open the battery compartment.  
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.  
2. Press tabs A and B as shown in the  
diagram and remove each battery.  
Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See  
“Locations to Avoid For Smoke Alarms” for details.  
3. Insert the new batteries, making sure  
they snap completely into the battery  
compartment. Match the terminals  
When the battery becomes weak, the Smoke Alarm unit will “chirp”  
approximately once a minute (the low battery warning). This low  
battery warning should last for up to 30 days, but you should replace  
the battery immediately to continue your protection.  
B
on the ends of the batteries with the  
terminals on the unit.  
A
4. Close the battery compartment, and  
then test the unit by pressing the  
Test/Silence button.  
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IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS  
RESPONDING TO AN ALARM  
IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM  
Smoke Alarms may not operate properly because of dead, missing or  
weak batteries, a build-up of dirt, dust or grease on the Smoke Alarm  
cover, or installation in an improper location. Clean the Smoke Alarm as  
described in “Regular Maintenance,” and install a fresh battery, then test  
the Smoke Alarm again. If it fails to test properly when you use the test  
button, or if the problem persists, replace the Smoke Alarm immediately.  
During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern:  
3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause. The LED will flash rapidly.  
If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning  
you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your  
immediate attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the  
alarm may result in injury or death.  
If you hear a “chirp” about once a minute, replace the battery.  
If you experience frequent non-emergency alarms (like those  
caused by cooking smoke), try relocating the Smoke Alarm.  
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, try installing a new  
battery, and make sure it is snapped in securely.  
If the alarm sounds 3 rapid “chirps” every minute; LED flashes  
approximately once a minute. MALFUNCTION: the device is not  
working properly and needs to be replaced.  
Never remove the batteries from a battery operated Smoke  
Alarm to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke,  
etc.). Removing batteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense  
smoke, and removes your protection. Instead open a window  
or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset auto-  
matically.  
If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.  
Do not try fixing the alarm yourself – this will void your warranty!  
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE  
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.  
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.  
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR  
SMOKE ALARMS  
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 bed-  
room. In new construction, the Smoke Alarms must be AC powered and  
interconnected. See “Agency Placement Recommendations” for details.  
For additional coverage, 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.  
Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.  
Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.  
More specifically, install Smoke Alarms:  
Alarms have various limitations. See "Limitations of Smoke Alarms"  
for details.  
On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.  
Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with doors closed.  
In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleep-  
ing areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is over 40 feet (12 meters)  
long, install an alarm at each end.  
USING THE SILENCE FEATURE  
The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to  
15 minutes. To use this feature, press the “Push to 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. The LED will continue to flash rapidly while in silence.  
At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at bottom of  
basement stairway.  
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 interconnected for added protection.  
The Silence Feature does not disable the unit—it makes it temporarily  
less sensitive to smoke. For your safety, if smoke around the unit is  
dense enough to suggest a potentially dangerous situation, the unit  
will stay in alarm or may re-alarm quickly. If you do not know the  
source of the smoke, do not assume it is an unwanted alarm. Not  
responding to an alarm can result in property loss, injury, or death.  
DINING ROOM  
LIVING ROOM  
KITCHEN  
BEDROOM  
BEDROOM  
SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING  
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.  
BEDROOM  
BEDROOM  
KITCHEN  
HALL  
LIVING ROOM  
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).  
FINISHED BASEMENT  
SINGLE-STORY RESIDENCE, APARTMENT,  
MOBILE HOME  
MULTI-STORY RESIDENCE  
KEY:  
SMOKE ALARMS WITH SILENCE  
FEATURES RECOMMENDED FOR  
ADDITIONAL PROTECTION  
RECOMMENDED  
FOR ADDITIONAL  
PROTECTION  
REQUIRED TO  
MEET NFPA  
RECOMMENDATIONS  
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 multiple-  
station Smoke Alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In all sleeping  
rooms Exception: Smoke Alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms  
in existing one- and two-family dwelling units. (2) Outside of each  
separate sleeping area, in immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms.  
(3) On each level of the dwelling unit, including basements Exception: In  
existing one- and two family dwelling units, approved Smoke Alarms  
powered by batteries are permitted.”  
Continued...  
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AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS, Continued  
ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS  
“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.”  
Battery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms: Provide protection even when  
electricity 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) back-up: will operate if electricity fails, provided  
the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. AC and AC/DC units must  
be installed by a qualified electrician.  
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ONELINK Smoke Alarms with battery (DC) back-up: Interconnects  
with all ONELINK® enabled Smoke and Smoke/CO Alarms without wires  
or connectors, 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.  
LOCATIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS  
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.  
For best performance, it is recommended you 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 20-foot  
(6-meter) distance is not possible – in modular, mobile, or smaller  
homes, for example – it is recommended the Smoke Alarm be  
placed as far from these fuel-burning sources as possible. The  
placement recommendations are intended to keep these Alarms at  
a reasonable distance from a fuel-burning source, and thus reduce  
“unwanted” alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke Alarm is  
placed directly next to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate these areas  
as much as possible.  
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. 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 users manual, and if  
smoke reaches them. If you are unsure which type of Smoke Alarm to  
install, refer to Chapter 2 of the National Fire Protection Association  
(NFPA) Standard 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety  
Code). National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park,  
Quincy, MA 02269-9101. Local building codes may also require specific  
units in new construction or in different areas of the home.  
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. Keep laundry room Smoke Alarms  
free of dust or lint.  
SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS  
This Smoke Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire  
detection systems in places housing many people—like apartment  
buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, long-  
term health care facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or group  
homes of any kind—even if they were once single-family homes.  
It is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in  
warehouses, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and special-  
purpose non-residential buildings which require special fire detection  
and alarm systems. Depending on the building codes in your area, this  
Smoke Alarm may be used to provide additional protection in these  
facilities.  
Near fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty areas. Drafts can  
blow smoke away from the unit, preventing it from reaching the  
sensing chamber.  
In insect infested areas. Insects can clog openings to the sensing  
chamber and cause unwanted alarms.  
Less than 12 inches (305mm) 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.  
The following information applies to all four building types below:  
Avoiding Dead Air Spaces  
In new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or  
AC/DC powered Smoke Alarms only. In existing construction, AC, AC/DC,  
or DC powered Smoke Alarms can be used as specified by local build-  
ing codes. Refer to NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) or NFPA 72 (National  
Fire Alarm Code), local building codes, or consult your Fire Department  
for detailed fire protection requirements in buildings not defined as  
“households.”  
“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 and 12 inches (102 and 305 mm)  
from the wall/ceiling line, below typical “dead air” spaces.  
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.  
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 require-  
ments for sloped or peaked ceilings.  
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.  
3. Institutions:  
Hospitals, day care facilities, long-term health care facilities. 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.  
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SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS, Continued  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
4. Hotels and Motels:  
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert® brand products  
warrants that for a period of ten years from the date of purchase, this  
product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at  
its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the  
product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement  
will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component.  
If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a  
similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.  
Also boarding houses and dormitories. This Smoke 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.  
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of  
initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales  
receipt. 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 alter, modify or any way change the terms and  
conditions of this warranty.  
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 them. They are not foolproof.  
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting  
from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on  
improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions,  
disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an  
authorized 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 this unit.  
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 grandparents. 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 determine 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.  
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages  
caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to  
the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of  
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration  
to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or  
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty  
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This  
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other  
rights that vary from state to state or province to province.  
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.  
How to Obtain Warranty Service  
Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer.  
In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs  
Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time,  
Monday through Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the  
model number and date of purchase available when calling.  
For Warranty Service return to:  
Smoke Alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach  
them. 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 area—especially if bedroom or sleeping area doors are  
closed at night—and in the hallway between them.  
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Smoke Alarms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the  
home. For example, a stand-alone unit on the second floor may not  
detect smoke from a basement fire until the fire spreads. This may  
not give you enough time to escape safely. That is why recommended  
minimum protection is at least one unit in every sleeping area, and  
every bedroom on every level of your home. Even with a unit on every  
floor, stand-alone units may not provide as much protection as intercon-  
nected units, especially if the fire starts in a remote area. Some safety  
experts recommend installing interconnected AC powered units with  
battery back-up (see About Smoke Alarms”) or professional fire  
detection systems, so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm.  
Interconnected units may provide earlier warning than stand-alone  
units since all units alarm when one detects smoke.  
Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, written  
or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular  
purpose with respect to battery.  
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, 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, children 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.  
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.  
First Alert® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust used under  
license.  
ONELINK® is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.  
Printed in Mexico M08-0148-003 K1 02/07  
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