First Alert Smoke Alarm SA340 User Manual

INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS IN MOBILE HOMES & RVS  
IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM  
SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS  
HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM  
THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM  
For minimum security install one Smoke Alarm as close to each sleeping  
area as possible. For more security, put one unit in each room. Many  
older mobile homes (especially those built before 1978) have little or no  
insulation. If your mobile home is not well insulated, or if you are unsure  
of the amount of insulation, it is important to install units on inside walls  
only. Smoke Alarms should be installed where temperatures normally  
remain between 40˚ F (4˚ C) and 100˚ F (38˚ C). WARNING: Test units  
used in RVs after the vehicle has been in storage, before every trip,  
and once a week while in use. Failure to test units used in RVs as  
described may remove your protection.  
Smoke Alarms may not operate properly because of a dead or weak  
powercell, 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 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.  
USER’S MANUAL  
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.  
SMOKE ALARM WITH TEN-YEAR  
1. Test/Silence button  
2. Power/alarm indicator LED  
1. Mounting bracket  
NON-REPLACEABLE LITHIUM POWERCELL  
If you experience frequent non-emergency alarms (like those  
2. Mounting slots  
Model SA340  
caused by cooking smoke), try relocating the Smoke Alarm.  
3. Powercell  
If the alarm sounds when no smoke is visible, try cleaning or  
relocating the Smoke Alarm. The cover may be dirty.  
If the alarm no longer sounds during testing, replace the  
Smoke Alarm! If the Smoke Alarm was properly activated, and  
had previously alarmed during testing, the powercell is at the  
end of its service life. (See “Regular Maintenance.”)  
4. Deactivation Tab (located under label)  
5. Turn to attach to bracket  
6. Turn this way to remove from bracket  
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IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ  
CAREFULLY AND SAVE.  
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AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS  
NFPA 72 (National Fire Code) Chapter 11  
“For your information, the National Fire Protection Association's  
Standard 72, reads as follows:”  
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:  
This unit is designed to be mounted on the ceiling,  
or on the wall if necessary.  
The following information applies to all four building types below:  
In new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or AC/DC  
powered Smoke Alarms only. AC, AC/DC, or DC powered Smoke Alarms  
can be used in existing construction as specified by local building codes.  
Refer to NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety  
Code), local building codes, or consult your Fire Department for detailed  
fire protection requirements in buildings not defined as “households.”  
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.  
If the alarm will not silence when you use the Silence feature,  
DO NOT IGNORE THE ALARM! This indicates a potentially  
dangerous situation.  
If the Smoke Alarm “chirps” about once a minute (for more  
than 30 minutes), Replace the Smoke Alarm! (See “Regular  
Maintenance.”) This is the low power warning.  
• Pencil  
• Standard flathead  
screwdriver  
• Hammer  
“11.5.1 One- and Two-Family Dwelling Units.”  
• Drill with 3/16” (5 mm)  
“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.”  
drill bit  
1. Single-Family Residence:  
FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS!  
INSERTING THE POWERCELL:  
DO NOT TRY FIXING THE ALARM YOURSELF—THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY!  
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.  
INSTALL THE MOUNTING BRACKET:  
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 below.  
1. To remove the mounting bracket from the  
Smoke Alarm base, hold the Smoke Alarm  
base firmly and twist the mounting bracket  
counterclockwise.  
2. Multi-Family or Mixed Occupant Residence:  
You must activate the powercell before attaching the Smoke  
Alarm to the bracket.  
1. Turn Alarm upside down. Line up  
the pins and snap the powercell  
into the Alarm.  
Printed in Mexico  
M08-0143-002 J1 05/07  
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.  
Model SA340  
“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 base-  
ment, 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.”  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
2. Place the bracket on the wall or ceiling where  
you want to mount the alarm.  
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.  
INTRODUCTION  
3. Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling  
(or wall) and trace around the inside of the two  
keyhole slots.  
2. The powercell cannot be removed  
after it is locked into the Alarm.  
If you have trouble activating the  
unit, call Consumer Affairs at:  
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. Please take the time to read this manual  
and make the Smoke Alarm an integral part of your family’s safety plan.  
Key Features of the SA340 Smoke Alarm:  
Tamper Resistant Lithium Powercell: Provides continuous power for  
up to 10 years. Powercell cannot be removed.  
Single Test/Silence Button: Allows you to test the Alarm or silence  
nuisance alarms. Testing the Alarm assures you that the unit is function-  
ing correctly and ready to protect you and your family. The Alarm can  
be silenced for up to 10 minutes in the event of a nuisance alarm.  
Low power warning: The Alarm will sound a “chirp” once per minute  
when the Alarm reaches the end of its service life and needs to be  
replaced.  
Blinking Power Indicator: Confirms that the Smoke Alarm is receiving  
power.  
© 2007 BRK Brands, Inc., a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation.  
3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122  
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.  
4. Make a mark inside each outline for the drill holes.  
1-800-323-9005 for assistance.  
5. Put the unit where it won’t get covered with dust when you drill  
the mounting holes.  
3. Test the 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).  
During testing, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern:  
3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause. If the unit does not alarm  
during testing, call Consumer Affairs for assistance.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
6. Using a 3/16-inch (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole through each  
pencil mark.  
California State Fire Marshal (CSFM)  
Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detec-  
tion equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A  
Smoke Alarm installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but  
outside bedrooms), and Heat or Smoke Alarms in the living rooms, din-  
ing rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace rooms,  
closets, utility and storage rooms, basements, and attached garages.  
7. 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.  
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.  
ATTACH SMOKE ALARM TO MOUNTING BRACKET  
1. Line up the alignment tab on the unit with the alignment tab on  
the mounting bracket. Push the unit toward the bracket, and  
turn it clockwise until you feel it snap into place.  
2. Test the unit again. Press the test button until the horn begins  
sounding. During testing, you will hear a loud, repeating  
horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.  
8. Line the mounting bracket up over the plastic screw anchors.  
9. Screw the mounting bracket to the ceiling or wall through the  
mounting slots using the two screws provided.  
LOCATIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS  
10. Tighten both screws all the way.  
For best performance, AVOID installing Smoke Alarms in these areas:  
LIMITATIONS OF 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 m) 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 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.  
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All First Alert Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements,  
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 pro-  
duced 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.  
WEEKLY TESTING  
IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS  
RESPONDING TO AN ALARM  
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.  
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).  
During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern:  
3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause. Red LED flashes.  
If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.  
How to Obtain Warranty Service  
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”.  
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.  
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:  
In air streams near kitchens. Air currents can draw cooking smoke  
into the sensing chamber of a Smoke Alarm near the kitchen.  
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each  
level and in every bedroom of your home.  
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.  
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.  
Use the Silence feature to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by  
cooking smoke, etc.), then open a window or fan the smoke  
away from the unit. The Smoke Alarm will reset automatically.  
Smoke Alarms cannot work without power. DC operated units cannot  
work if the powercell is missing, deactivated, or dead, or if the powercell  
was not activated 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 DC or AC power, install  
both types of units.  
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FIRE SAFETY TIPS  
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). During testing you will hear a loud,  
repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause. Red LED  
flashes.  
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.  
This Smoke Alarm is designed to operate for 10 years, and is backed  
by a 10-year limited warranty. To date, the actual alarm, however, has  
not been tested for 10 years. The powercell in this Smoke Alarm is not  
replaceable. When it reaches the end of its service life, you must replace  
the entire Smoke Alarm to continue your protection.  
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.  
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE  
Don’t panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.  
In very dusty, dirty, or greasy areas. Do not install a Smoke Alarm  
directly over the stove or range. Clean a laundry room unit frequently  
to keep it free of dust or lint.  
Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don’t stop to  
get dressed or collect anything.  
Smoke Alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach  
the Alarms. 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.  
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.  
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.  
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR  
SMOKE ALARMS  
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.  
REGULAR MAINTENANCE  
Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).  
Take short, shallow breaths.  
In insect infested areas. Insects can clog openings to the sensing  
chamber and cause unwanted alarms.  
Installing Smoke Alarms in Single-Family Residences  
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.  
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.  
Smoke Alarms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the  
dwelling. 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 dwelling. 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.  
Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home,  
and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.  
Less than 12 inches (305mm) away from fluorescent lights.  
Electrical “noise” can interfere with the sensor.  
Test it at least once a week.  
Clean the Smoke Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the  
outside of the Smoke Alarm using your household vacuum’s soft  
brush attachment. A can of clean compressed air (sold at computer  
or office supply stores) may also be used. Follow manufacturer  
instructions for use. Test the Smoke Alarm. Never use water,  
cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.  
Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.  
Give your address, then your name.  
BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM  
In “dead air” spaces. “Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke from  
reaching the Smoke Alarm.  
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.  
Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.  
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.  
Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.  
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.  
More specifically, install Smoke Alarms:  
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.  
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 the door partly  
or completely closed.  
Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See  
“Locations to Avoid For Smoke Alarms” for details.  
Understand The Different Type of Smoke Alarms  
For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of Smoke  
Alarms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305  
mm) from the wall/ceiling line, below typical “dead air” spaces.  
USING THE SILENCE FEATURE  
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.  
Battery powered or electrical? Different Smoke Alarms provide  
different types of protection. See “About Smoke Alarms” for details.  
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.  
At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at bottom of  
basement stairway.  
The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up  
to 10 minutes. To use this feature, press the “Test/Silence” button. The  
Alarm remains functional. The LED will flash every 10 seconds (for up  
to 10 minutes) to remind you the alarm has been silenced. The flashing  
LED will stop when the unit returns to normal operation.  
When the powercell becomes weak, the Smoke Alarm unit will “chirp”  
about once a minute (the low power warning). This low power warning  
should last for 30 days, but you should replace the Smoke Alarm  
immediately to continue your protection.  
Know Where To Install Your Smoke Alarms  
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.  
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.  
TO PERMANENTLY DEACTIVATE THE SMOKE ALARM  
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 temporar-  
ily less sensitive to smoke. For your safety, if smoke around the unit  
is dense enough to suggest a potentially dangerous situation, it  
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.  
Know What Smoke Alarms Can and Can’t Do  
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.  
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.  
Alarm is sealed. The powercell is not replaceable. Once it reaches  
the end of its service life, or after 10 years—whichever comes first—  
you must install a new Smoke Alarm.  
ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS  
Battery or DC operated Smoke Alarms: Provide protection even  
when electricity fails, provided the batteries or battery packs are fresh  
and correctly installed or activated. Units are easy to install, and do not  
require professional installation.  
Check Your Local Building Codes  
After 10 years or after the “low power warning” sounds (whichever  
comes first):  
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.  
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.  
DINING ROOM  
LIVING ROOM  
KITCHEN  
BEDROOM  
BEDROOM  
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.  
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 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.  
1. Once you deactivate this unit, it will not detect smoke or alarm.  
It cannot be reactivated. You must install a new unit to continue  
your protection. Alarm will resist mounting to the bracket after  
deactivation.  
BEDROOM  
BEDROOM  
KITCHEN  
HALL  
LIVING ROOM  
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 the 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.  
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.  
2. Use a flathead screwdriver to score  
label along dotted line.  
FINISHED BASEMENT  
SINGLE-STORY RESIDENCE, APARTMENT,  
MOBILE HOME  
3. Use thumb to pull deactivation tab  
outward until tab snaps into place.  
This will discharge the powercell  
and deactivate the unit.  
MULTI-STORY RESIDENCE  
KEY:  
SMOKE ALARMS WITH SILENCE  
FEATURES RECOMMENDED FOR  
ADDITIONAL PROTECTION  
RECOMMENDED  
FOR ADDITIONAL  
PROTECTION  
REQUIRED TO  
MEET NFPA  
RECOMMENDATIONS  
Replace Alarm 10 years after installation. Write the replacement  
date in the space provided on the Alarm label.  
This Smoke Alarm cannot detect smoke until you activate it.  
You must activate the unit for it to receive power from the  
powercell. Failure to activate the unit will prevent the alarm  
from providing any warning of smoke or fire.  
The powercell in this unit cannot be replaced—once it reaches  
the end of its service life, you must install a new Smoke Alarm.  
You must deactivate the unit before disposing of it.  
4. Install a new Smoke Alarm  
immediately!  
For your records, please record:  
Date Purchased: _______________________________  
Date Installed: ___________/____________Month/Year  
Replacement Date: ___________/____________Month/Year  
DINING ROOM  
LIVING ROOM  
KITCHEN  
BEDROOM  
BEDROOM  
BEDROOM  
HALL  
Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the  
combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.  
LIVING ROOM  
KITCHEN  
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.  
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 unit 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.  
BEDROOM  
FINISHED BASEMENT  
SINGLE-STORY RESIDENCE, APARTMENT,  
MOBILE HOME  
MULTI-STORY RESIDENCE  
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.  
KEY:  
SMOKE ALARMS  
WITH SILENCE  
FEATURES  
RECOMMENDED  
FOR ADDITIONAL  
PROTECTION  
INTERCONNECTED  
AC OR AC/DC  
SMOKE ALARMS  
RECOMMENDED  
FOR ADDITIONAL  
PROTECTION  
REQUIRED TO  
First Alert® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.  
MEET NFPA  
RECOMMENDATIONS  
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