Applied fire CFS10 User manual

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Assembled in the USA
Combination Sensor
• Photoelectric Smoke Sensing
• Rate of Rise Temperature Sensing
• Fixed Temperature Sensing
• Proprietary Wireless Connectivity
• Compatible with the Comm Link and
OmniShield App
Owner’s Manual
Model CFS10
Smoke Sensor

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General Information About Your New Dual Detector Smoke Sensor ........... page 3
Contents of Your Kit ................................................................................... page 4
Recommended Locations for Your Smoke Sensor ........................................ page 5
Areas Not Appropriate for Smoke Sensors .................................................. page 6
National Fire Protection Association Standards ........................................... page 7
Complete Home Fire Protection .................................................................. page 8
Acceptable Radio Network Smoke Sensor Spacing ..................................... page 8
Sensor Features and Functions ............................................................. page 9 - 10
Deactivating Your CFS10 Smoke Sensor..................................................... page 11
Creating Your Wireless Network ................................................................ page 12
Adding a Sensor to Your Wireless Network .............................................. page 13
Removing a Sensor from Your Wireless Network ..................................... page 14
Choosing the Mounting Location in a Room ............................................ page 15
How to Mount the Battery Powered Smoke Sensor .................................. page 16
How to Wire and Mount the AC Powered Sensor ..................................... page 17
Cleaning the Smoke Sensor ...................................................................... page 18
Smoke Sensor Specifications .................................................................... page 19
Important Fire/Emergency Safety Information ......................................... page 20
Warning! Limitations on Smoke Sensors ................................................... page 21
Limited Warranty ...................................................................................... page 22
Replacement Guarantees .......................................................................... page 23
Applied Fire Technologies recommends a combination of early-detecting
Smoke Sensors, CO Sensors and reliable Heat Sensors installed in their
appropriate locations throughout the home.
Heat, CO and Smoke Sensors are not a substitute for an adequate
homeowner’s fire insurance policy.
Table of Contents

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What Makes the CFS10 Smoke Sensor Different?
About Your New Dual Detector Smoke Sensor
Thank you for purchasing the CFS10 Smoke Sensor. Smoke sensors play an
important role in protecting your family and home from the dangers of fire.
Please carefully read and follow the information in this booklet to ensure that
your sensors operate properly and are located in the areas best suited for
activation.
Illuminated status
icons for Power,
Warning, Wireless
and Fire
Two modes of electronic
temperature sensing for a
very fast response
Dual functioning test
and silence button
Easy to access and
clean smoke chamber
with bug screen
Attractive and durable
materials for a sturdy,
high-quality product
Frequency hopping
for superior radio
communication

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AC
Version
Only
Contents of Your Kit
Please make sure the following is included with your sensor:
Smoke Sensor
Instruction
Manual
Mounting Bracket
Wire Harness
Wire Nuts (2)
Key Features
• The latest photoelectric smoke sensing technology.
• Electronic temperature sensing with Rate of Rise and Fixed Temperature triggers.
• Radio communication that connects all products into a unique home network.
• Powered by a sealed, long-life Lithium Manganese battery.
• Easy maintenance with a quick-twist removable smoke chamber design.
• Four illuminated icons to demonstrate smoke sensor status.
• Multi-function button to allow for testing and silencing of unwanted triggering.
• Uniquely loud horn to notify occupants of fire danger.
• Top quality construction to ensure beautiful appearance and durability.
• Compatible with the Comm Link and OmniShield App.
Battery
Version
Only
1” Screws (2)

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Bedrooms. A major threat from fire occurs
at night when people are sleeping. Smoke
alarms are required protection in all sleeping
rooms.
Living Rooms. To enhance safety, a smoke
sensor should be located in the living room of
a home.
Recommended Locations for Your Smoke Sensor
Recreation and Dining Rooms. For
additional protection, a smoke sensor can
be located in the other living spaces of the
home.
Hallways. A principal threat to people
sleeping in bedrooms comes from fires
elsewhere in the home. A smoke alarm
is required to be located outside of each
sleeping area, and on every level of the home.
Basements. A smoke alarm is required
on every level of the house, including the
basement near the stairway leading to the
floor above.

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Areas Not Appropriate for Smoke Sensors
Kitchens. Do not install near kitchen
appliances. Steam and by-products of
cooking might cause nuisance alarms.
Garages. Do not install in garages.
Exhaust gases from vehicles can trigger
the smoke sensors.
Attics. Do not install in attics. A
smoke sensor can be affected by dust,
small insects or high temperatures.
Do not install the unit in areas where
the normal ambient temperature can
exceed 100°F (38°C).
Utility and Furnace Rooms. Do not
install close to equipment that can create
steam and gas. Steam and gas can
trigger the smoke sensor.

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National Fire Protection Association Standards
This equipment should be installed in accordance with the National Fire
Protection Association’s Standard 72 (National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
For your information, the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72,
2013 Edition, Section 29.5.1 covering required protection in One- and Two-
Family Dwelling Units, reads as follows:
29.5.1.1 Required Detection. Where required by other governing laws, codes,
or standards for a specific type of occupancy, approved single- and multiple-
station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows:
(1) In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms.
(2) Outside each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 21 ft (6.4 m) of
any door to a sleeping room, with the distance measured along a path
of travel.
(3) On every level of the dwelling unit, including basements.
(4) On every level of a residential board and care occupancy (small facility),
including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics.
(5) In the living area(s) of a guest suite.
(6) In the living areas(s) of a residential board and care occupancy (small
facility).
A.29.5.1 (NFPA 72 2013 Edition) “Are More Smoke Detectors Desirable?
The required number of smoke detectors might not provide reliable early
warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected
by the required smoke detectors. For this reason, it is recommended that the
householder consider the use of additional smoke detectors 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 detectors. The installation of smoke detectors in kitchens,
attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not normally recommended as
these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper
operation.”
Note: Applicable building codes or other local laws may require the installation
of additional fire alarms in addition to the minimum recommended by the NFPA.

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Complete Home Protection
Acceptable Radio Network Smoke Sensor Spacing
Each unit will also act as a repeating station,
so any signal received by a sensor will be
rebroadcast.
After final installation, test all sensors
for proper wireless inter-connection.
Simply press and release the test
button of a sensor while having a
helper observe the remote sensors.
Maximum
Spacing in
Open Area
200’ (70m)
The proprietary network communicates using
radio frequencies between 905.2MHz and
913.2MHz.
The range of the radio has been tested to 200
feet (70m) in open area distance testing.
Applied Fire Technologies recommends complete home fire/safety protection.
This can be best achieved by installing a combination of Smoke, CO, Heat
Sensors, BedShakers, Water Sensors and a Comm Link in the appropriate
locations throughout the home.
Single Story Homes
Attic
Kitchen Living Rm Bedroom Hall Bedroom
Crawl Space
Two Story Homes
Attic
Bedroom Bedroom Hall
Living Rm
Kitchen
Utility Room
Basement
Recommended BedShakers
Recommended Heat Sensors
Required Interconnections
Minimum Required CO Sensors
Minimum Required Smoke Sensors
Recommended Comm Link
Recommended Water Sensors

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Sensor Features and Functions
Power Indicator Light (Green)
On the CFS10 (battery-only powered), the POWER
icon will briefly flash every 30 seconds once the
smoke sensor has been activated.
WIRELESS will flash once per second to indicate the
wireless network is open to accept additional sensors
into the network.
Wireless Networking Light (Blue)
Warning Light (Yellow)
WARNING will flash yellow every 30 seconds,
accompanied by the horn chirp to indicate the smoke
chamber needs to be removed and cleaned.
FIRE will flash when the smoke sensor detects sufficient
quantities of smoke or heat. This is accompanied by the
sounding of the horn.
FIRE will stay on continuously if the alarm was triggered
remotely by another smoke sensor on your wireless
network. A remotely triggered sensor will exit alarm
mode after 5 minutes, unless during that time it was
able to directly detect the fire.
Fire Warning Light (Red)
WIRELESS will cease to flash one minute after the last
unit has been added to the network or immediately after
the button has been pressed.
On the CFS10-AC (AC with battery backup), the POWER
icon will glow continuously while AC powered.
WARNING can also be activated by a remote signal
from a CO Alarm. In this case, WARNING will be
solid red accompanied by 4 beeps of the horn.
Warning Light (Red)
WARNING will flash red every 30 seconds
accompanied by the horn chirp, for a minimum of 7
days, to indicate Low Battery. Replace the unit.
FIRE will continue to flash every 30 seconds (without the horn) for three
days after exiting an alarm condition, or until the front button has been
pressed and released.
WARNING will double flash red every 30 seconds
accompanied by the horn chirp, to indicate that the
smoke sensor has reached its End-of-Life. Replace
the unit.
(RED)
(YELLOW)

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Silencing Nuisance Alarms
Sensor Features and Functions
Testing the Smoke Sensor
Every unit should be tested weekly to ensure proper operation.
To test the smoke sensor, press and release the
button on the front face.
The sensor will sound with 3 beeps and FIRE will
flash rapidly.
All four icons will strobe to indicate a successful
test.
The unit will then send out a network test
command and all other safety sensors on the
network will perform the steps above.
If the sensor fails, the horn will sound. Clean the
unit (as described in this manual) and retest. If the
sensor still fails, contact the manufacturer.
The smoke sensor is equipped with a silence feature that will decrease the
sensitivity of the unit and silence nuisance alarms.
If in the course of normal activity, cooking smoke,
steam or other gases cause the smoke sensor to
activate, the unit can be silenced for ten minutes
by pressing the button on the front face of the
sensor.
The silence feature will also silence any alarms
that were triggered remotely. However, the
initiating smoke sensor must be silenced directly.
If the quantity of smoke is too great, the
alarm will not silence until the air has
cleared sufficiently.

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Deactivating the CFS10 Smoke Sensor
When the sensor’s End-of-Life signal occurs, the unit must be deactivated and
disposed of properly. Be sure and have a replacement smoke sensor available.
To deactivate the sensor, insert a pin or bent
paperclip into the deactivation lock-out hole.
Hold the pin down firmly.
When the switch is fully positioned the word
“OFF” will be exposed.
The switch will lock permanently into place.
The smoke sensor cannot be reactivated!
DO NOT MOVE THE SWITCH TO THE
DEACTIVATE POSITION UNLESS YOUR
INTENT IS TO DISPOSE OF THE UNIT!
After the light has gone out, responsibly dispose
of the unit and replace with a new smoke
sensor!
With the pin still pressed firmly in place, slide the
switch in the direction indicated by the arrow in
the drawing.
WARNING will double flash red every 30
seconds accompanied by the horn chirp, to
indicate that the smoke sensor has reached its
End-of-Life.
If the smoke sensor’s End-of-Life signal has
begun, remove the unit from its bracket.
Locate the slide switch and the deactivation lock-
out hole on the back side of the smoke sensor.
slide
switch
lock-out hole
After the deactivation switch has been thrown,
the WARNING icon will light up. This will deplete
any remaining battery power over a period of
several hours.
ONCE DEACTIVATED, THE SMOKE SENSOR CANNOT BE REACTIVATED!
If yellow light is flashing (see cleaning instructions on page 18).

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Creating Your Wireless Network
The CFS10 Smoke Sensor communicates on its own private home network. This
network is created simply by powering up new units one at a time.
General Note: The radio network is limited to 18
total units. Only 12 of these units may be smoke
sensors, the remaining units can be CO and heat
sensors or bedshakers.
The blue WIRELESS light will begin to flash slowly.
While the blue WIRELESS light is flashing,
additional units may be added to your network.
Activate your next smoke sensor by moving its
slide switch as shown above.
This smoke sensor has been
added to your network!
Activate your first smoke sensor by moving the
slide switch located on the back side of the unit
in the direction indicated by the white arrow.
One minute after activating the last unit, the
WIRELESS light will stop flashing on the original
sensor, and it will join the network. The network
is now closed.
Continue activating each new smoke sensor, one
unit at a time, until all sensors have been added
to your network. This should include CO and heat
sensors as well.
1.0000
SHIPPED, DEACTIVATED ACTIVATED
General Note: It is easiest to first create the
radio network while all sensors are located
together, such as on a table.
The blue WIRELESS light will flash briefly, then the
unit will chirp twice and all four of the lighted
icons will strobe on in succession.
Note: This switch is connected to a lock-out
mechanism that will prevent installation on the
bracket until activated.
The slide switch will lock into place when fully
positioned.

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Adding a Sensor to Your Wireless Network
1.0000
SHIPPED, DEACTIVATED ACTIVATED
To add a sensor(s) to your existing home network, perform the following steps.
Select any sensor on the existing network. Press
and hold the button on the front cover of the
sensor. The red FIRE light (WARNING if CO sensor)
will flash rapidly and the unit will sound three
tones.
Next, the yellow WARNING light will flash slowly.
Count to 5 flashes of the yellow WARNING light
and release the button.
If done correctly, the blue WIRELESS light will now
slowly pulse, indicating the network is again ready
to receive additional sensors.
The sensor has been successfully added to
your network!
To add a new sensor, simply slide the switch
located on the back side of the new unit in the
direction indicated by the white arrow. It will
lock into place when fully positioned.
The blue WIRELESS light will flash briefly, then the
unit will chirp twice and all four of the lighted
icons will strobe on in succession.
Do not release the button.
If not, wait about 15 seconds and carefully repeat
these steps.
If the sensor being added was previously used,
follow the steps on Page 14 to erase its network
data. Then re-open this sensor’s radio function
using the first two steps in this section.
Press the button on the original sensor and the
WIRELESS light will stop flashing, or after one
minute the WIRELESS light will stop flashing
automatically and the network will close.

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Removing a Sensor from a Wireless Network
In the event that a sensor must be removed from your network, the unit’s
network data must be erased from its memory.
Press and hold the button on the front cover of
the sensor. The red FIRE light will flash rapidly
and the unit will sound three tones.
Do not release the button.
Next, the WARNING light will begin to flash
yellow. Count 10 flashes of the yellow
WARNING light and release the button.
The sensor will chirp twice and all four of the
lighted icons will strobe on.
All network data has been erased from
the sensor. It will now perform as a single
station alarm or it can be joined to a new
network.

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12” (30cm)
Choosing the Mounting Location in a Room
BEST
Center on ceiling.
ACCEPTABLE
On ceiling
ACCEPTABLE
On wall, the top of the smoke sensor must be
no more than 12” (30 cm) from the ceiling (if
local codes permit wall mounting).
ACCEPTABLE
On peaked ceilings or roofs, mount at least 4”
(10cm) from the upper corner, but high enough to
allow a maximum of 36” (91cm) of horizontal air
space as measured off the peak.
4” (10cm)
36” (91cm) 36” (91cm)
ACCEPTABLE
On sloped ceilings, at least 4” (10cm) from
the upper corner, but high enough to allow
a maximum of 36” (91cm) of horizontal air
space as measured off the peak.
36” (91cm)
4” (10cm)
OK
Install on exposed face of joist or rafter.
NO!
Do not install between joists or rafters.
Do not mount sensors between joists or rafters;
mount on the exposed surface of the joist.
Note: Avoid placement of the smoke sensor
close to ceiling fans or heating/air conditioning
vents.

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Wood
Note: Smoke sensors are not to be
used with detector guards unless the
combination has been evaluated and
found suitable for that purpose.
How to Mount the Battery Powered Smoke Sensor
1Mark
Place the mounting bracket against the
ceiling or wall, and using the mount-
ing bracket as a template, mark the
top and bottom holes with a pencil.
2Mount the Bracket
3 Lock Into Place
1” Screws
If installing an AC powered sensor,
with the electrical power off to the
line, simply attach the bracket to the
electrical box with the existing screws.
See wiring diagram in this manual for
connection information.
Drywall
If wood is present behind the drywall,
a pilot hole can ease installation, but
is not required. Create the optional
pilot hole with a 1/8” (3mm) drill bit.
If the screw will only be secured into
drywall, DO NOT drill a pilot hole.
Securely fasten the mounting bracket
to the ceiling or wall using the two 1”
screws provided. Do not over tighten.
Bracket
With the smoke sensor activated and
the sensors fully networked together,
position the smoke sensor onto the
center of the bracket and turn clockwise.
The unit will lock into place.

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Black
Line (Hot)
Neutral
Signal
White
Red
Black
Line (Hot)
Neutral
Signal
White
Red
How to Wire and Mount the AC Powered Sensor
When installing an AC powered sensor (Model CFS10-AC), the mounting location is
determined by the position of the electrical box that will power the alarm. Electrical
power to the box must be disconnected prior to smoke sensor connection
and installation!
With the AC power turned off, connect
the wire harness provided with the unit.
Connect the black wire of the harness to
the black wire(s) in the electrical box.
Typical
Circuit
End of
Line
Circuit
Align and attach the mounting bracket
with the two screws from the electrical
box. Pass the wire harness through the
center of the bracket.
Plug the wire harness into the back of the
smoke sensor.
Press and twist the sensor clockwise into
place (see Step 4 of previous section).
Reconnect power to the AC lines of the
smoke sensor circuit. The POWER icon
will glow continuously.
Using the supplied orange wire nut, cap
the red wire(s) (not used) and push it
back inside the electrical box.
Connect the white wire of the harness to
the white wire(s) in the electrical box.

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Cleaning Your Smoke Sensor
Over time dust and dirt might collect inside your smoke sensor, altering its
performance. If this occurs, the unit can false alarm or the WARNING icon will flash
and the horn will chirp every 30 seconds. To clean the unit perform the following:
Remove the sensor from its bracket. If the
smoke sensor is wired to the AC power lines,
the wire harness must be disconnected.
Gently vacuum all the outside surfaces
carefully or wipe with a clean cloth.
Locate the black smoke chamber on the back
surface of the smoke sensor.
If the WARNING icon flashing persists,
contact the manufacturer to obtain
instructions on returning the unit.
DO NOT Deactivate the sensor.
Twist the chamber counter-clockwise to
remove.
Carefully clean both the chamber and the
empty alarm cavity with compressed air.
With the AC wire harness reconnected (if AC
smoke sensor type), re-install on the ceiling/
wall bracket with a clockwise twist.
Re-install the smoke chamber into the cavity
with a clockwise rotation. Align the dots on
chamber and housing to ensure a proper fit.
Press and release the Test button on the
front face to verify the unit is still functioning
properly.

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Smoke Sensor Specifications
Operating Voltage
CFS10 3VDC
CFS10-AC 120VAC, 60 Hz
Standby Current
CFS10 less than 10uA
CFS10-AC 1mA (AC)/20uA (backup battery)
Alarm Current
CFS10 120mA (max.)
CFS10-AC 25mA (max.)
Battery Type Non-replaceable Lithium Manganese
Sensitivity 2.1±1.1% Obscuration
Operating Ambient Temperature 40°F - 100°F
Operating Humidity 0 - 95% Non-condensing
Alarm Dimensions 5.1” x 5.1” x 2.125”
Mounting Base Dimensions 5.0” x 5.0”
Weight 0.9 lbs (with bracket)
Heat Sensing
Fixed Temperature 135ºF
Rate of Rise 20ºF / minute, > 100ºF
Listings UL; cUL; CSFM
FCC Compliance Statement and IC Notice:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with Industry
Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning this equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
(1) Reorient or relocate the units. (2) Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver. (3) Connect the equipment into a different circuit from that to which the
receiver is connected. (4) Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
FCC Caution and IC Caution: Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Important Fire/Emergency Safety Information
Be prepared for fire emergencies:
Plan Your Escape
• Draw a floor plan of your home.
• Show two ways out of each room.
• Discuss escape routes with everyone in your home.
• Agree on an outside meeting place where you will gather after escaping.
Be Prepared
• Familiarize every member of the household with the sound of the smoke, CO
and heat alarms.
• Have everyone in the home memorize the fire department’s emergency
phone number.
• Instruct each person to call the emergency number from a neighbor’s
phone or a mobile phone used outside the home.
• Teach everyone to unlock and open all windows, and release security bars.
• Make sure security bars are equipped with quick-release devices.
• Keep exits clear and free from furniture and clutter.
Practice!
• Hold home fire drills at least twice a year.
Get Out and Stay Out
• Once you’ve escaped from a fire, do not go back inside for any reason.
• Make fire drills realistic by pretending some escape paths are blocked by
smoke or fire.
If you live in an apartment building
• Learn and practice your building’s evacuation plan.
• If you hear a fire alarm, react immediately.
• Know the location of all building exits and fire alarm boxes.
• Use the stairs ... never use an elevator during a fire.
• If exits are locked or blocked, report the problem to your building’s
management.
Escape Tips
• Close doors behind you as you escape to slow the spread of fire and smoke.
• If you have to escape through smoke, crawl on your hands and knees, keeping
your head one to two feet above the floor, where the air will be clearest.
• Test the doorknob and spaces around the door with the back of your hand. If
the door is warm, try another escape route. If the door is cool, open it slowly.
Close it quickly if smoke pours through.