First Alert P1210 User manual

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USER’S MANUAL
SMOKE AND FIRE* ALARM
10 YEAR SEALED BATTERY OPERATED PHOTOELECTRIC
SMOKE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE
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.
Printed in Mexico
M08-0466-156401 K1 10/17
CONFORMS TO UL STD 217
Model P1210
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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. Please take the time to read this manual and
make the Smoke Alarm an integral part of your family’s safety plan.

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All First Alert®and BRK®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 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.
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms
on each level and in every bedroom of your home.
Key Features of the P1210 Smoke Alarm:
Photoelectric Sensing Technology: Photoelectric Sensors are
generally more sensitive than ionization sensors in detecting smoldering
fires which commonly occur in couches or bedding.
OptiPath 360 Technology™: Patented technology provides
360° of direct access to the smoke sensor.
Single Test/Silence Button: Allows you to test the Alarm or silence
nuisance alarms. Testing the Alarm assures you that the unit is functioning
correctly and ready to protect you and your family. The Alarm can be
silenced for up to 9 minutes in the event of a nuisance alarm.
10 Year End of Life Indicator: 3 horn pulses every 43
seconds alerts you that the unit must be replaced.
Local Alarm Memory: Green LED flashes 3 times every 43 seconds for
24 hours. After 24 hours the unit will chirp rapidly while the Test button
is pressed. Memory is cleared when the button is released.
Low battery warning: The Alarm will sound a “chirp” once per
minute when the Smoke Alarm needs to be replaced.
Low battery silence: The Alarm can be silenced for 8 hours.
Red Blinking Power Indicator every 6 minutes: Confirms
that the Smoke Alarm is receiving power.

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FIRE SAFETY TIPS
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 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.
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.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS 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.
Understand The Different Type of Smoke Alarms
Battery powered or electrical? Different Smoke Alarms provide different
types of protection. See “About Smoke Alarms” for details.
Know Where To Install Your Smoke Alarms
Fire Safety Professionals recommend at least one Smoke Alarm on every
level of your home, in every bedroom, and in every bedroom hallway
or separate sleeping area. See “Recommended Locations For Smoke
Alarms” and “Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms” for details.
Know What Smoke Alarms Can and Can’t Do
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.
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.

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BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM (CONTINUED)...
• 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.
• Do not connect this unit to any other Alarm or auxiliary device. It is a
single-station unit that cannot be linked to other devices. Connecting
anything else to this unit may prevent it from working properly.
• Unit will not operate without battery power. The Smoke Alarm
cannot work until you activate the battery power pack.
• Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box. Air currents
around junction boxes can prevent smoke from reaching the
sensing chamber and prevent the unit from alarming. Only AC
powered units are intended for installation over junction boxes.
• Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is
sounding. It is loud to wake you in an emergency. Exposure
to the horn at close range may harm your hearing.
• Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the
sensing chamber and prevent the unit from operating properly.

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WEEKLY TESTING
• 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.
• 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.
It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working properly.
Using the Test/Silence button is the recommended way to test this Smoke Alarm.
Press and hold the Test/Silence 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 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. Red LED flashes rapidly.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See
“Locations to Avoid For Smoke Alarms” for details.
• 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 Smoke Alarm immediately to continue your protection.
Actual service life depends on the Smoke Alarm and the environment in
which it is installed. You MUST replace the Smoke Alarm immediately
once the unit starts “chirping” (the “low battery warning”).

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HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM
1. Test/Silence button
2. Dual Power indicator light and
Alarm indicator: Green LED
provides visual indication of an
Alarm Memory condition; Red
LED provides visual indication
of an Alarm and Hush modes
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4
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1. Mounting bracket
2. Mounting slots
3. Turn this way to remove
4. Turn this way to attach

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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
This unit is designed to be mounted on the ceiling, or on the wall if necessary.
• Pencil
• Drill with 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit
• Standard flathead screwdriver
• Hammer
FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS
1. Hold the mounting bracket against
the ceiling (or wall) so the two
clusters of universal mounting holes
are aligned approximately at the
9:00 and 3:00 o’clock positions.
See image. Choose one of the three
sets of holes shown, A, B or C (see
image) and trace around one of the
sets. Be sure to choose a top and
bottom slot on opposite sides so you
can rotate the universal mounting
bracket into position later. This
will make it easier in the future to
remove the mounting bracket without
completely removing the screws.
Mounting Hole Sets
A
B
C
A
B
C
MOUNTING HOLE SETS
WARNING! Do not install this Smoke Alarm over an existing electrical box.
Only AC powered units are intended for installation over electrical boxes.
2. Put the unit where it won’t get covered with dust when you drill the mounting holes.
3. Using a 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole through the
center of the oval outlines you traced.
4. 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.
5. Install the screws but do not tighten completely. Attach the mounting
bracket by aligning the screws in the open portion of the universal
mounting slots and rotating the bracket into place. Tighten the screws
until they are snug to secure the bracket. Do not over tighten.

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FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS (CONTINUED)...
6. Activating the battery. Mount alarm to mounting bracket to
activate. Once unit is activated, it cannot be turned off.
NOTE: After you activate the battery, the power indicator light may
flash. (If the unit alarms, the light will blink rapidly, and the horn will
repeatedly sound 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps.) Once the Smoke Alarm is
on the bracket, you can rotate the Alarm to adjust the alignment.
7. Test the Smoke Alarm. See “Weekly Testing.”
NOTE: At end of life or low battery indication (chirp): unit must be put into
deactivation mode to deactivate remaining stored energy in battery. Unit will
no longer function once put into this mode. Unit will resist re-mounting.
8. After 10 years of operation
or Low Battery warning,
deactivate the Smoke Alarm:
Insert a tool below edge
where shown and break
tab. Then slide activation
switch to deactivate mode.
ON - DEACTIVATE
OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURE
Loc
king Pin
LOCKING PIN
The optional locking feature is designed to prevent unauthorized removal
of the alarm. It is not necessary to activate the lock in single-family
households where unauthorized alarm removal is not a concern.
Tools you will need: Needle-nose pliers or utility knife • Standard flathead screwdriver
The feature uses a locking pin which is molded into the mounting bracket.
Remove locking pin by using needle-nose pliers or a utility knife.
To permanently remove the locking pin, insert a flathead screwdriver
between the locking pin and the lock and pry the pin out of the lock.

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TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
1. Using needle-nose pliers,
detach the pin from the
mounting bracket.
2. Insert the locking pin
through the hole on the
back of the smoke alarm
as shown in the diagram.
3. When you attach the alarm
to the mounting bracket the
locking pin’s head will fit into
a notch on the bracket.
TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
1. Insert a flathead screwdriver
in between the mounting
bracket and the locking pin.
2. Pry the alarm away from
the bracket by pushing up
the screwdriver and turning
the alarm counterclockwise
(left) at the same time.

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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 flashes rapidly.
• If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
• 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.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
• Don’t panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.
• Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don’t
stop to get dressed or collect anything.
• Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them. If a
door is cool, open it slowly. Don’t open a hot door. Keep doors and
windows closed, unless you must escape through them.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp). Take short, shallow breaths.
• Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home, and do
a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.
• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from
outside. Give your address, then your name.
• 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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USING THE SILENCE FEATURE
The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 9 minutes. To use
this feature, press the 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 flash every 10 seconds while in silence.
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”.
Press the Test/Silence button on the Alarm. The Red light flashes normally,
once every 6 minutes, during Low Battery Warning Silence.
After time, the low battery “chirp” will resume. Deactivate
the Smoke Alarm and replace it immediately.

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IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM
Smoke Alarms may not operate properly because of a dead or weak battery, 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 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.
• If you hear a “chirp” about once a minute, replace the Smoke Alarm.
• 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, make sure the power
pack activating lever is pushed all the way securely.
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
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 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 (4.4˚ C) and 100˚ F (37.8˚ C). Make
sure no door or other obstruction could keep smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarms.
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.
• At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at bottom of basement stairway.
Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to state and from region
to region. Check with your local Fire Department for current requirements in your area.
It is recommended AC or AC/DC units be interconnected for added protection.

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INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES (CONTINUED)...
BEDROOM
BEDROOM HALL
LIVING ROOM
FINISHED BASEMENT
BEDROOM
BEDROOM LIVING ROOM
DINING ROOM
MULTI-STORY RESIDENCE
SINGLE-STORY RESIDENCE, APARTMENT,
MOBILE HOME
EXISTING HOMES
REQUIRED TO
MEET NFPA
RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDED
FOR ADDITIONAL
PROTECTION
KEY:
INTERCONNECTED
AC OR AC/DC
SMOKE ALARMS
BEDROOM
BEDROOM HALL
LIVING ROOM
FINISHED BASEMENT
REQUIRED TO
MEET NFPA
RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDED
FOR ADDITIONAL
PROTECTION
BEDROOM
BEDROOM LIVING ROOM
DINING ROOM
MULTI-STORY RESIDENCE
SINGLE-STORY RESIDENCE, APARTMENT,
MOBILE HOME
KEY:
NEW CONSTRUCTION

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AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
NFPA 72 Chapter 29
“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 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 of 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 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 (small facility)
(Reprinted with permission from NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
Copyright © 2010 National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269. This
reprinted material is not the complete and official position of the National Fire Protection
Association, on the referenced subject which is represented only by the standard in
its entirety), (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code®and NFPA 72®are registered
trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., Quincy, MA 02269).
CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHAL (CSFM)
Early warning 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 bedrooms), and Heat or Smoke
Alarms in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, finished attics,
furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basements, and attached garages.

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LOCATIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS
For best performance, it is recommended you AVOID
installing Smoke Alarms in these areas:
• Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form when
something burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens, garages, and
furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the sources of combustion
particles (stove, furnace, water heater, space heater) if possible. In areas where a
20-foot (6-meter) distance is not possible – in modular, mobile, or smaller homes,
for example – it is recommended the Smoke Alarm be placed as far from these
fuel-burning sources as possible. The placement recommendations are intended to
keep these Alarms at a reasonable distance from a fuel-burning source, and thus
reduce “unwanted” alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke Alarm is placed
directly next to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate these areas as much as possible.
• In air streams near kitchens. Air currents can draw cooking smoke
into the sensing chamber of a Smoke Alarm near the kitchen.
• In very damp, humid or steamy areas, or directly near bathrooms with showers. Keep
units at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from showers, saunas, dishwashers, etc.
• Where the temperatures are regularly below 40˚ F (4.4˚ C) or above 100˚ F (37.8˚ C),
including unheated buildings, outdoor rooms, porches, or unfinished attics or basements.
• In very dusty, dirty, or greasy areas. Do not install a Smoke Alarm directly over
the stove or range. Keep laundry room Smoke Alarms free of dust or lint.
• 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.

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AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES (CONTINUED)...
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.
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.
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.
Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the
combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
All these Smoke Alarms are designed to provide early warning of fires if located,
installed and cared for as described in the 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 and
Signaling 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.

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SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in apartments, condominiums, townhouses,
hospitals, day care facilities, health care facilities, boarding houses, group
homes and dormitories 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 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, health care facilities,
nursing homes, day care facilities, or group homes of any kind.
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.
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 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling 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”.
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.
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.

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LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS (CONTINUED)...
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.
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.
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 may not be heard. Though the alarm horn in this unit meets or exceeds
current standards, it may not be heard if: 1) the unit is located outside a closed or
partially closed door, 2) residents recently consumed alcohol or drugs, 3) the alarm is
drowned out by noise from stereo, TV, traffic, air conditioner or other appliances, 4)
residents are hearing impaired or sound sleepers. Special purpose units, like those
with visual and audible alarms, should be installed for hearing impaired residents.
Smoke Alarms may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes damage,
injury, or death, since smoke from some fires may not reach the unit immediately.
Examples of this include persons smoking in bed, children playing with
matches, or fires caused by violent explosions resulting from escaping gas.
Smoke Alarms are not foolproof. Like any electronic device, Smoke Alarms
are made of components that can wear out or fail at any time. You must test the
unit weekly to ensure your continued protection. Smoke Alarms cannot prevent
or extinguish fires. They are not a substitute for property or life insurance.
Smoke Alarms have a limited life. The unit should be replaced immediately if it is
not operating properly. You should always replace a Smoke Alarm after 10 years from
date of purchase. Write the purchase date on the space provided on back of unit.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
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.
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.
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.
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. To assist us in
serving you, please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling.
Address: BRK Brands, Inc., 1301 Joe Battle, El Paso, TX 79936
Visit www.firstalert.com for more information.
Disposal: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with
regular household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check
local requirements for disposal of Li-Ion electronic devices.
The Alarm should be deactivated before disposal. You can also return your
Alarm to us for disposal. For return address see above. Please include
a note confirming the product is being returned for disposal.
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