First Alert Smoke Alarm SA511CN2 3ST User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS  
USER’S MANUAL  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Before You Install This Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Step By Step Guide To Programming This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Adding and Linking Additional ONELINK® Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
What You Will See and Hear With This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Wireless Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
How To Install This Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Optional Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
If This Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
What To Do In Case Of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Using the Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Silencing the Low Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Latching Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
If You Suspect A Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Agency Placement Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Limitations Of Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
ONELINK® BATTERY  
OPERATED SMOKE ALARM  
Features:  
ONELINK® Enabled  
Voice with Programmable Location  
Two Latching Features  
Optipath 360 TechnologyTM  
Two Silence Features  
UL STANDARD 217  
Model SA511  
FIRE SAFETY TIPS  
Printed in Mexico  
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations:  
M08-0194-000  
Q
03/07  
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.  
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 manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.  
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.  
INTRODUCTION  
Thank you for choosing First Alert® for your Smoke Alarm needs. You have  
purchased a state-of-the-art Smoke Alarm designed to provide you with early  
warning of a fire. Key features include:  
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ONELINK Enabled. Alarm automatically communicates with other ONELINK®  
BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM  
enabled alarms when installed.  
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.  
Exclusive Voice Warning with Location will tell you the preprogrammed  
location of the initiating unit and danger detected. Programmable up to 11  
locations (ex. "basement"). When alarms sounds, if programmed for basement  
it will say "Warning, evacuate, smoke in basement" along with all other  
installed ONELINK® Voice alarms.  
Spread Spectrum Horn Tone. Lower and varying horn frequency makes it  
easier for elderly with normal age related hearing loss to hear horn. Sweeps  
through the 2200 – 3400 Hz range.  
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.  
RF Interconnect. Reliable and secure radio frequency communication  
between alarms. 915MHz frequency with 65,000 security codes and 3 channel  
frequency hopping.  
Know Where To Install Your Smoke Alarms  
TM  
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.  
Optipath 360 Technology provides 360 degrees of direct access to the  
smoke sensor.  
Single Button Test/Silence eliminates confusion. Depending on what mode  
the alarm is in, pushing the button provides different functions such as testing  
the alarm, silencing the alarm, re-testing the alarm when in silence and clearing  
the Latching features.  
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.  
Two Silence Features. Temporarily silence low battery chirp for up to eight  
hours before replacing low battery or silence an unwanted alarm for several  
minutes.  
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.  
Two Latching Features. Alarm Latch: Easily identifies initiating alarm even  
after alarm condition has subsided. Low Battery Latch: Identifies which unit is  
in low battery condition.  
Perfect Mount System includes a gasketless base for easy installation and a  
mounting bracket that keeps the alarm secure over a wide rotation range to  
allow for perfect alignment.  
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.  
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 “-”).  
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*All First Alert Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements,  
This Smoke Alarm has a battery drawer which resists closing unless  
batteries are installed.  
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.  
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.  
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each level  
and in every bedroom of your home.  
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HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM  
THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM  
FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS!  
1. Hold base firmly and twist the mounting bracket counterclockwise to  
separate it from the base.  
2. Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling (or wall) so the vertical  
mounting slot is aligned in the 12 o’clock position and trace around the  
inside of the mounting slots (vertical and horizontal mounting).  
1. Test/Silence button  
2. Battery drawer  
3. Power indicator LED  
4. Smoke Alarm LED  
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 the center of the oval  
outlines you traced.  
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.  
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:  
6. Line the mounting bracket up  
over the plastic screw anchors.  
This unit is designed to be mounted  
on the ceiling, or on the wall if necessary.  
• Pencil  
• Hammer  
7. Screw the mounting bracket to  
the ceiling or wall through the  
mounting slots using the two  
screws provided.  
• Drill with 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit  
• Phillips screwdriver  
• Pliers to activate optional  
“tamper-resistant” locking  
features  
8. Attach the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket. Line up the guides on  
the alarm’s base with the guides on the mounting bracket. When guides  
are lined up, turn the base clockwise (right) until it snaps into place.  
If you want to lock the battery drawer, or lock the Smoke Alarm to the  
mounting bracket, please read the “Optional Locking Features” section  
before you begin installation.  
NOTE: Once the Smoke Alarm is snapped onto the mounting  
bracket, you can rotate the Smoke Alarm to adjust the alignment.  
9. Test the Smoke Alarm. See “Weekly Testing.”  
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 LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT  
TO UNLOCK 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.”  
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.  
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.)  
3. To relock the battery compartment,  
close the battery door and reinsert  
locking pin in lock.  
1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach one  
locking pin from the mounting bracket.  
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.  
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WEEKLY TESTING  
NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might  
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.  
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 manufacturer’s 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.  
3. Insert the new batteries, making sure  
they snap completely into the battery  
Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Locations to  
Avoid For Smoke Alarms” for details.  
compartment. Match the terminals  
B
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.  
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.  
USING THE SILENCE FEATURE  
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. The red LED will flash rapidly.  
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.  
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.  
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 automatically.  
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.  
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.  
If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.  
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE  
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).  
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.  
LATCHING FEATURES  
Alarm Latch is activated after an Alarm is exposed to alarm levels of smoke.  
After smoke levels drop below alarm levels, the “Smoke” Red LED will begin to  
flash On for 2 seconds/Off for 2 seconds. It will continue to flash or “latch” for  
about 15 minutes, to give you time to determine which unit initiated the alarm.  
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.  
Low Battery Latch is activated when the Alarm is in the "low battery condition".  
When this occurs, the Power LED flashes Green On for 2 seconds/Off for 2  
seconds for about 15 minutes. This feature is designed to help you identify  
which Alarm needs to have the battery replaced. Although, the Alarm will  
sound the low battery chirp approximately once every minute, sometimes  
during the initial stages of "low battery", the Alarm will chirp in greater intervals  
than one minute, sometimes up to several hours, until the battery reaches a  
steady low battery level. This innovative feature eliminates the frustration of  
waiting for and/or identifying which unit is chirping.  
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.  
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AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS  
NFPA 72 (National Fire Code) Chapter 11  
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.  
“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.”  
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.  
“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.”  
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.  
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.  
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR  
SMOKE ALARMS  
LOCATIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS  
For best performance, it is recommended you AVOID installing Smoke  
Alarms in these areas:  
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.  
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.  
More specifically, install Smoke Alarms:  
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 sleeping  
areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is over 40 feet (12 meters) long, install  
an alarm at each end.  
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.  
At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at bottom of basement  
stairway.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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 and 12 inches (102 and 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 sloped  
or peaked ceilings.  
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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.  
ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS  
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.  
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.  
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  
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.  
all ONELINK® enabled Smoke and Smoke/CO Alarms without wires or con-  
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 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 interconnected 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.  
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.  
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.  
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  
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.  
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.  
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-resi-  
dential 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.  
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.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
The following information applies to all four building types below:  
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 re-  
manufactured 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.  
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 building 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 protec-  
tion 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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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 require-  
ments 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.  
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.  
4. Hotels and Motels:  
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.  
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.  
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.  
For Warranty Service return to:  
BRK Brands, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906  
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 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  
First Alert® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust used under license.  
ONELINK® is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.  
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