Essence Care Home User manual

Care@Home™
Smoke Detector
User Guide
ESUGSC009
Version 1.5
May 2019

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Overview.................................................................................................................................................3
2. Installing the SK2.................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1. Required Items ........................................................................................................................... 4
2.2. Determining the Best Location .................................................................................................. 4
2.2.1 Safety Standards........................................................................................................... 5
2.2.2 Target Coverage........................................................................................................... 5
2.2.3 Recommended Locations ............................................................................................ 6
2.2.4 Locations to Avoid........................................................................................................ 8
2.3. Setting Up an SK2 ....................................................................................................................... 9
2.4. Testing the SK2.......................................................................................................................... 13
3. Operating the SK2..................................................................................................................................15
3.1. LED and Alarm Indications ........................................................................................................16
3.2. Stopping the Alarm ................................................................................................................... 17
4. Maintaining the SK2 .............................................................................................................................. 18
4.1. Replacing the Battery................................................................................................................18
4.2. Cleaning the SK2 ...................................................................................................................... 20
5. Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 21
Fire Prevention and Safety.................................................................................................. 23
Prevention and Planning .......................................................................................................................23
How to Escape if a Fire Occurs............................................................................................................. 24
Limitations of Smoke Alarms................................................................................................................ 24

Overview
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1. Overview
The Essence Smoke Detector (SK2) is a battery-powered, stand-alone, peripheral device for fire
prevention which can communicate with the control panel.
The SK2 is designed for residential units only. The SK2 can be used in a family home or in an apartment
building.
WARNING! Do not use this alarm in non-residential buildings. Warehouses,
industrial buildings, commercial buildings, and other non-residential buildings
require special fire detection and alarm systems.
The SK2 is not a substitute for a complete fire detection system for places where many people live or
work, such as hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, nursing homes, and group homes of any kind,
even if they once were family homes.
See NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), NFPA71, 72A, 72B, 72C, 72D and 72E for fire alarm requirements in
buildings not defined as households.
LEDs and TEST/MUTE Button
Detection Chamber
Mounting Bracket

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2. Installing the SK2
To install the SK2:
1. Ensure you have the required items
2. Determine the best location
3. Set up the SK2
4. Test the SK2
2.1. Required Items
Ensure you have the following:
A drill with a standard 3/16 in. (5 mm) bit
A standard Phillips screwdriver
Two DIN 7982 cross recessed countersunk head tapping screws (3.5 x 32 mm) and wall anchors
– provided
Two 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries
2.2. Determining the Best Location
To determine the best location for the SK2, you must take account of the following:
Safety standards
Target coverage
Recommended locations
Locations to avoid
NOTE: Where there is any apparent conflict between any of the considerations
when determining the best location for an SK2, the safety standards supersede
all others.

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2.2.1 Safety 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 Alarm and Signaling Code, NFPA 72, reads as follows:
29.5.1 *Required Detection.
*29.5.1.1 Where required by applicable 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 of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 21 ft (6.4 m) of any door to a sleeping
room, the distance measured along a path of travel
(3) On every level of a 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 area(s) of a residential board and care occupancy
2.2.2 Target Coverage
For minimum coverage, install an SK2:
On each floor
In each sleeping area
Install a minimum of two SK2 devices in any household.
For maximum coverage, install an SK2 in every:
Room
Hall
Passage way
Storage area
Utility closet
Basement
Attic

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Essence recommends installing an additional SK2 in each area separated by a door from another area
covered by an installed SK2.
In multiple-family buildings, each residential unit should include smoke alarms.
2.2.3 Recommended Locations
For optimal detection, follow these recommendations when selecting an installation location for the
SK2:
Install on the ceiling, as close to the center as possible. If not possible, install on the ceiling no
closer than 10 cm (4 in.) to any wall or corner.
In rooms with sloped, peaked, or gabled ceilings, mount the SK2 0.9 m (3 ft.) measured
horizontally from the highest point of the ceiling.
If ceiling mounting is not possible and wall mounting is permitted by local, state, and other
applicable laws and codes, mount on a wall 10 ~ 15 cm (4 to 6 in.) from the ceiling.
NOTE: Wall installations are not compatible with the EN 14604 standard.
Install in the hallway outside every separate bedroom area.
The following figure shows an example of recommended SK2 installation locations in a single
residence with one bedroom area.

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Install two SK2 devices in homes with two bedroom areas.
The following figure shows an example of recommended SK2 installation locations in a single-
floor residence with more than one bedroom area.
Install on every floor of a multiple-floor residence.
The following figure shows an example of locations for installing smoke alarms in a multiple-
floor residence with a smoke alarm installed on each floor and in each bedroom
WARNING! Be sure doors or other obstructions do not block the path of smoke
to the alarm.
Install at both ends of a bedroom hallway, if the hallway is more than 12 m (40 ft.) long.
Install inside every room where someone sleeps with the door partly or completely closed. The
smoke could be blocked by the door. An SK2 installed in a hallway may not wake up the sleeper
if the door is closed.
Install in the basement at the bottom of the basement stairwell.
For a two-floor residence, install at the top of the stairwell.

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WARNING! As required by the California State Fire Marshal:
"Early warning" fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection
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 of the bedrooms)
Heat or smoke alarms in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms,
kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage
rooms, basements, and attached garages.
2.2.4 Locations to Avoid
First, do not install the SK2 with a smoke alarm guard.
Second, installation in some locations can cause the SK2 to not work properly. Therefore, an SK2
installation location should not be:
In an air stream that has combustion particles.
Combustion particles are by-products of something that is burning. Therefore, avoid areas
where combustion particles are present, such as:
A kitchen with few windows or poor ventilation
A garage where there may be vehicle exhaust
Near a furnace
Near a hot water or space heater
Less than 6 m (20 ft.) from places where combustion particles are normally present.If that
distance is not possible, install the SK2 as far away from the combustion particles as possible.
Provide good ventilation in such places.
A damp or humid area, or near a bathroom with a shower.Install the SK2 at least 3 m (10 ft.)
from bathrooms
A cold or very hot area including unheated buildings and outdoor rooms
A very dusty or dirty area
A drafty area, or one near a fresh air vent, air conditioner, heater, or fan
A dead air space near the top of a peaked roof or in the corners formed by ceilings and
walls
An insect-infested area

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Near fluorescent lights. Install SK2 devices at least 1.5 m (5 ft.) from fluorescent lights.
Any location where the normal ambient temperature is below 4.4°C (40°F) or above 37.8°C
(100°F)
2.3. Setting Up an SK2
To set up an SK2:
1. Remove the mounting bracket from the SK2 by rotating the bracket counter-clockwise to release
the bracket tabs.
2. Place the mounting bracket on the installation location.
Bracket tabs

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3. Make a pencil mark through two screw holes in the mounting bracket, one opposite the other, as
shown in the following image.
4. Remove the mounting bracket from the ceiling (or wall).
5. Drill a hole at each of the pencil marks using a 5 mm (3/16-in.) drill bit and insert the wall anchors.
Caution: When you drill the holes, prevent dust from getting on the SK2.
6. Mount the bracket using the screws.
WARNING! Do not connect the SK2 to any other alarm or auxiliary device.
Connecting anything else to the SK2 prevents the proper operation of the alarm.
Bracket tabs

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7. Press the PAIRING button, located on the right edge of the front of the control panel, for five
seconds.
The control panel beeps and the ring around the EMERGENCY button lights up in blue with a
circular movement effect.
8. Insert the two batteries into the battery compartments, observing the correct polarity.
NOTE: After you insert both batteries into the SK2, the tamper alarm sounds.
This means the SK2 is working normally and indicates that the batteries are
positioned properly.
9. Holding the SK2, move at least 2 m (~6 ft. 7 in.) from the control panel.
PAIRING button

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10. Ensure that the pairing process is successful. The process can have the following results:
Success The control panel beeps and the ring blinks blue three times.
Failure The control panel beeps and the ring lights up red for two seconds.
Try to pair the PIR again.
Already paired The control panel beeps, the ring lights up blue, and the EMERGENCY
button lights up red.
NOTE: If no additional peripheral devices can be integrated, as when the control
panel memory is full, the control panel beeps and the EMERGENCY button ring
lights up red.

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11. Align the SK2 slots with the bracket tabs and insert the bracket tabs into the SK2 slots.
12. Turn the SK2 clockwise on the bracket until you hear a click.
2.4. Testing the SK2
To test the SK2 and ensure the installation is successful:
1. Pull the SK2 downward to make sure it is securely attached to the mounting bracket.

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WARNING! To prevent injury, the SK2 must be securely attached to the ceiling
(or wall) in accordance with the installation instructions.
2. Press the TEST/MUTE button until the alarm sounds. The SK2 emits an alarm if the unit is working
properly.

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3. Operating the SK2
The SK2 senses smoke when the smoke enters the smoke detection chamber. When the SK2 detects
smoke:
An alarm is sounded.
The alarm LED lights up red.
The control panel makes an emergency call.
NOTE: The emergency call cannot be canceled. The emergency call is made
even while the alarm is sounding.
If the alarm sounds and you are not testing the SK2, the SK2 may have detected smoke. Proceed as
follows:
1. Determine if:
The alarm is real:
Is there smoke?
Is there a fire?
The alarm is false
2. If the alarm is triggered by smoke from a non-serious event such as smoke from cooking, open a
window and fan the air to remove the smoke or dust. The alarm turns off as soon as the air is
completely clear of smoke.
3. If the alarm is triggered by a fire or a real threat of fire, evacuate as rehearsed and call the fire
department.
WARNING! Do not stand close to the SK2 when the alarm sounds. Too much
exposure to the buzzer at close range may be harmful to your hearing.

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3.1. LED and Alarm Indications
The following table defines the indications represented by the LEDs.
Table 1: LED Indications
LED Alarm Description
Green - blinking None Normal operation – default state.
Yellow - blinking None The SK2 has not been tested sufficiently. To
rectify, press the TEST/MUTE button.
Alternating tone One of the following:
Low battery charge. This indication can last for
up to seven days
Smoke detection sensitivity is not working
properly
Press the TEST/MUTE button to suspend the
alarm for 12 hours.
Check the Event Log in the Care app or Event
Details in the Care web application to identify
the fault. If the smoke detection sensitivity is still
not working, contact your supplier to arrange for
a replacement device.
Red - blinking Rapid alternating tone Smoke has been detected
To suspend the alarm for 5 minutes, push the
TEST/MUTE button. After 5 minutes, the SK2
reassesses the smoke level.
Alternating tone Self-test failed
Press the TEST/MUTE button to test the SK2
again. If it still fails, contact your supplier to
arrange for a replacement device.
Continuous tone The tamper switch has been triggered, typically
by the removal of the SK2 from the mounting
bracket. The alarm ends when the SK2 is returned
to the mounting bracket.

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3.2. Stopping the Alarm
WARNING! Never disable the SK2 or remove the battery to stop the alarm.
The SK2 turns off the alarm automatically when it no longer senses smoke. To dissipate the smoke, do
the following:
Open a window in the room where the SK2 is installed.
Fan the air around the smoke alarm.
If the alarm persists, clean the SK2. Refer to 4.2 Cleaning the SK2 on page 20. If the alarm resumes after
the SK2 is cleaned, check if the location of the SK2 is the source of the alarm problem.
If the location is acceptable, have the SK2 checked for any technical problems.

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4. Maintaining the SK2
Maintenance of the SK2 involves:
Testing the device. Refer to 2.4 Testing the SK2 on page 13.
Replacing the battery.
Cleaning the device.
4.1. Replacing the Battery
Replace the batteries when the SK2 indicates that the battery charge is low.
To replace the batteries:
1. Remove the SK2 from the mounting-base by turning the SK2 counter-clockwise until you hear a
click. The SK2 is freed from the bracket.
2. Remove the old batteries.
3. Insert the new batteries, observing the correct polarity.

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4. Align the SK2 slots with the bracket tabs and insert the bracket tabs into the SK2 slots.
5. Turn the SK2 clockwise on the bracket until you hear a click.
If the SK2 is not mounted onto the bracket correctly, a loud continuous tone is triggered.
Caution: Use only the specified type and make of battery. Refer to 5
Specifications on page 21.

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4.2. Cleaning the SK2
To keep the SK2 in good working condition, clean it at least once a year.
To clean the SK2:
1. Remove the SK2 from the mounting-base by turning the SK2 counter-clockwise until you hear a
click. The SK2 is freed from the bracket.
2. Remove the batteries.
3. Remove dust from the SK2:
a. Vacuum the dust from the detection chamber.
b. Use the soft brush attachment of the vacuum cleaner to remove dust and dirt from the
detection chamber.
Caution: Never use water or cleaners to clean the SK2.
c. Remove any dust on the SK2 components, especially in the battery compartments.
4. Replace the batteries, observing the correct polarity.
5. Align the SK2 slots with the bracket tabs and insert the bracket tabs into the SK2 slots.
6. Turn the SK2 clockwise on the bracket until you hear a click.
7. Test the SK2. Refer to 2.4 Testing the SK2 on page 13.
Battery
Compartments