Gentex 710LS User manual

710LS
713LS
PHOTOELECTRIC TYPE SMOKE ALARMS WITH VISIBLE
NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE, AC POWERED, 120V, 60Hz
nstallation nstructions - Owner's/User's nformation Manual - READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE
NTRODUCT ON
The 713LS smoke alarm is a photoelectric type smoke alarm for use as an
evacuation device in residential applications, while the 710LS is for use as an alert and
relocate device. Each smoke alarm has a solid state piezo to warn and alert the
household to the presence of threatening smoke as well as a 177 candela visual signal
to warn and alert the hearing impaired to the presence of threatening smoke.
NOTICE: VISUAL SIGNALS ARE ONLY ONE MET OD OF ALERTING T E EARING
IMPAIRED. NOT ALL EARING IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS WILL BE ALERTED BY
VISUAL SIGNALS.
Your photoelectric smoke alarm is designed to detect the smoke that results from an
actual fire. Consequently, it is uncommon for household smoke such as cigarette
smoke or normal cooking smoke to cause an alarm.
BAS C SAFETY NFORMAT ON
Dangers, Warnings, Cautions and Notices alert you to important operating
procedures or to potentially hazardous situations. Pay special attention to these items.
This photoelectric smoke alarm is listed for use in single-family and multi-family
residences, along with hotels, motels and other commercial residential occupancies.
This photoelectric smoke alarm must receive continuous 120VAC, 60 z , pure sine
wave electrical power.
NEVER ignore your smoke alarm if it sounds. Refer to IF YOUR SMOKE ALARM
SOUNDS section for more information. Failure to do so can result in serious injury
or death.
Test this device once a week per manufacturer installation recommendation. If the
device ever fails to test correctly, replace immediately! If the device is not working
properly, it can not alert you to a problem.
This product is intended for use in indoor locations of family dwelling units.
MODELS
*710LS............................120 VAC wall mounted, provided with a 9 ft. line cord, visual
signal, pulsating horn
**713LS..........................Same as 710LS but with a temporal horn
* This unit produces a non-temporal audible alarm and is therefore not intended for
locations where the desired action of the occupant(s) is evacuation.
** Per NFPA 72, the American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal as
defined in ANS S3.41, is required whenever the intended response is to evacuate the
building.
NOTICE: LOSS OF ELECTRICAL INPUT WILL CAUSE T E SMOKE ALARM NOT TO
FUNCTION. FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY YOU S OULD INSTALL BOT BATTERY
OPERATED AND AC POWERED SMOKE ALARMS.
NOTICE: VISUAL SIGNALS ARE ONLY ONE MET OD OF ALERTING T E
EARING IMPAIRED. NOT ALL EARING IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS WILL BE
ALERTED BY VISUAL SIGNALS.
ELECTR CAL SPEC F CAT ONS
OPERATING VOLTAGE..............................................................................120VAC, 60 z
OPERATING CURRENT (PEAK).....................................................................0.400 amps
OPERATING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE.....................................40OF to 100OF
ALARM ORN RATING..................................................meets or exceeds 85dBA at 10ft
HOW YOUR SMOKE ALARM WORKS
The 710LS/713LS smoke alarm operates on the photoelectric light scatter principle.
The unit's sensing chamber houses a light source and a light sensor.
The darkened sensing chamber is exposed to the atmosphere and designed to
permit optimum smoke entry from any direction while rejecting light from outside the
smoke alarm.
The light source is an infrared (invisible) LED which pulses every 8 seconds. The
light sensor is a photodiode matched to the light frequency of the LED light source.
Under normal conditions, the light generated by the pulsing infrared LED is not
seen by the light sensor, as it is positioned out of the direct path of the light beam.
When smoke enters the sensing chamber, light from the pulsing LED light source is
reflected by the smoke particles onto the photodiode light sensor. At the first sighting
of smoke, the smoke alarm is put into a pre-alarm mode. This is indicated by a
rapidly flashing LED on the face of the smoke alarm. Once the light sensor confirms
smoke for 2 consecutive pulses inside the chamber, the light sensor produces the
signal necessary to trigger the alarm.
This technique of verifying the smoke condition, combined with a 5-to-1
signal-to-noise ratio, substantially reduces the possibility of nuisance alarms.
HOW TO TELL F YOUR SMOKE ALARM S WORK NG
PROPERLY
Your smoke alarm is provided with an alarm horn and pulsating Light Emitting
(indicator) Diode, which pulses every 15-30 seconds, and a green AC power on
LED.
When turning the test knob on the alarm to TEST 1, the red LED will rapidly flash,
the horn will sound and the visual signal will flash. If AC power fails, the green LED
will turn off.
The test knob on your smoke alarm simulates actual smoke conditions.
F RE PROTECT ON PLAN: WHAT YOU CAN DO TO MAKE YOUR
FAM LY SAFE FROM F RES
This smoke alarm can quickly alert you to the presence of smoke; but cannot
prevent fire. The ultimate responsibility for fire protection rests solely on you.
Installing smoke alarms is just the first step in protecting your family from fires. You
also must reduce the chances that fires will start in your home and increase your
chances of safely escaping if one does start. To have an effective fire safety program:
a. nstall smoke alarms properly following the instructions in this manual. Keep
your smoke alarms clean. Test your devices weekly and have unit repaired
or replace unit when it no longer functions. As with any electronic product,
alarms have a limited life, and alarms that don't work cannot protect you.
b. Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations:
Use smoking materials properly; never smoke in bed.
Keep matches and cigarette lighters away from children.
Store flammable materials in proper containers and never use them near open
flames or sparks.
Keep electrical appliances and cords in good working order and do not overload
electrical circuits.
Keep stoves, fireplaces, chimneys, and barbecue grills grease-free and make
sure they are properly installed away from combustible materials.
Keep portable heaters and open flames such as candles away from combustible
materials.
Do not allow rubbish to accumulate.
Do not leave small children home alone.
c. Develop a family escape plan and practice it with your entire family,
especially small children.
Draw and post a floor plan of your home and find two ways to exit from each
room. There should be one way to get out of each bedroom without opening the
door.
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Teach children what the smoke alarm signal means, and that they must be
prepared to leave the residence by themselves if necessary. Show them how
to check to see if doors are hot before opening them, how to stay close to the
floor and crawl if necessary, and how to use the alternate exit if the door is hot
and should not be opened.
Decide on a meeting place a safe distance from your house and make sure that
all your children understand that they should go and wait for you if there is a fire.
old fire drills at least every 6 months to make sure that everyone, even small
children, know what to do to escape safely.
Know where to go to call the fire department from out side your residence.
Provide emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers and teach your family to
use this equipment properly.
d. Bedroom doors should be closed while sleeping if a smoke alarm is installed
in the bedroom. They act as a barrier against heat and smoke.
WHAT TO DO F THERE S A F RE N YOUR HOME
If you have prepared family escape plans and practiced them with your family, you
have increased their chances of escaping safely. Review the following rules with your
children when you have fire drills so everyone will remember them in a real fire
emergency. If smoke alarm should sound:
a. Don't panic; stay calm. Your safe escape may depend on thinking clearly and
remembering what you have practiced.
b. Get out of the house following a planned escape route as quickly as possible. Do
not stop to collect anything or to get dressed.
c. Open doors carefully only after feeling to see if they are hot. Do not open a door if
it is hot; use an alternate escape route.
d. Stay close to the floor; smoke and hot gases rise.
e. Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth, wet if possible, and take short, shallow
breaths.
f. Keep doors and windows closed unless you open them to escape.
g. Meet at your prearranged meeting place after leaving the house.
h. Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside your house. Give the
address and your name.
i. Never re-enter a burning building.
Contact your local Fire Department for more information on making your home
safer from fires and about preparing your family's escape plans.
NOTICE: CURRENT STUDIES AVE S OWN SMOKE ALARMS MAY NOT
AWAKEN ALL SLEEPING INDIVIDUALS, AND T AT IT IS T E
RESPONSIBILITY OF INDIVIDUALS IN T E OUSE OLD T AT ARE
CAPABLE OF ASSISTING OT ERS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO
T OSE W O MAY NOT BE AWAKENED BY T E ALARM SOUND, OR TO
T OSE W O MAY BE INCAPABLE OF SAFELY EVACUATING T E AREA
UNASSISTED.
NOTICE: VISUAL SIGNALS ARE ONLY ONE MET OD OF ALERTING T E
EARING IMPAIRED TO A FIRE. T E VISUAL SIGNAL MAY NOT
AWAKEN ALL EARING IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS. T E VISUAL SIGNAL
MUST BE IN T E LINE OF SIG T OF T E INDIVIDUAL TO BE SEEN AND
EFFECTIVE.
Visual signal should NEVER be relied upon as the
primary fire alert for the hearing impaired under these common sense
conditions:
a. Sleeping face down on the bedding or pillow
b. Use of sleep medications of any kind
c. Use of alcoholic beverages or recreational drugs
d. Use of eye shades
e. f there are tendencies of deep sleep conditions
f. f a fire cuts power to AC circuits, the visual signal will not operate.
g. f person is not within line of sight of visual signal
Under these and other similar common situations an alternate fire
alert method such as a non-hearing impaired attendant is needed. The
visual signal only increases the chance of being alerted to the presence
of fire. No system of this type can fully protect the hearing impaired in
case of fire.
WHAT TH S SMOKE ALARM CAN DO
This smoke alarm is designed to sense smoke entering its sensing chamber. The
smoke alarm does not sense gas, heat, or flames.
When properly located, installed, and maintained, this smoke alarm is designed to
provide early warning of developing fires at a reasonable cost. This smoke alarm
monitors the air and, when it senses smoke, activates its built-in alarm horn and strobe
light. It can provide precious time for you and your family to escape from your
residence before a fire spreads. Such an early warning, however, is possible only if
the smoke alarm is located, installed, and maintained as specified in this User's
Manual.
NOTICE: T IS SMOKE ALARM IS DESIGNED FOR USE WIT IN SINGLE
RESIDENTIAL LIVING UNITS ONLY; T AT IS, IT S OULD BE USED INSIDE A
SINGLE-FAMILY OME OR ONE APARTMENT OF A MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING. IN A
MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING, T E SMOKE ALARM MAY NOT PROVIDE EARLY
WARNING FOR RESIDENTS IF IT IS PLACED OUTSIDE OF T E RESIDENTIAL
UNITS, SUC AS ON OUTSIDE PORC ES, IN CORRIDORS, LOBBIES,
BASEMENTS, OR IN OT ER APARTMENTS. IN MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS, EAC
RESIDENTIAL UNIT S OULD AVE ALARMS TO ALERT T E RESIDENTS OF
T AT UNIT. SMOKE ALARMS DESIGNED TO BE INTERCONNECTED S OULD BE
INTERCONNECTED WIT IN ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE ONLY; OT ERWISE,
NUISANCE ALARMS WILL OCCUR W EN AN ALARM IN ANOT ER LIVING UNIT IS
TESTED.
NOTICE: WHAT SMOKE ALARMS CANNOT DO
Smoke alarms will not work without power. Battery-operated smoke alarms will
not work without batteries, with dead batteries, or if the batteries are not installed
properly. AC powered smoke alarms will not work if their AC power supply is cut off by
an electrical fire, an open fuse or circuit breaker, or for any other reason. If you are
concerned about the reliability of either the batteries or your AC power supply for any
of the above reasons, you should install both battery and AC powered alarms for
maximum safety.
Smoke alarms may not sense fire that starts where smoke cannot reach the
alarms such as in chimneys, in walls, on roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. If
bedroom doors are usually closed at night, smoke alarms should be placed in each
bedroom as well as in the common hallway between them.
Smoke alarms also may not sense a fire on another level of a residence or
building. For example, a second-floor smoke alarm may not sense a first-floor or
basement fire. Therefore, smoke alarms should be placed on every level of a
residence or building.
The horn and visual signal in your smoke alarm meets or exceeds current audibility
and visual requirements of ANSI/UL 217. owever, if the smoke alarm is located
outside a bedroom, the visual signal will not be seen or noticed by occupant and
piezo sounder will not wake up a sound sleeper, especially if the bedroom door is
closed or only partly open. The visual signal must be in the line of sight of the hearing
impaired individual and within 16 feet of the pillow of the bed in order to be effective. If
the smoke alarm is located on a different level of the residence than the bedroom, it is
even less likely to wake up people sleeping in the bedroom. In such cases, the
National Fire Protection Association recommends that the smoke alarms be
interconnected so that an alarm on any level of the residence will sound an alarm loud
enough to awaken sleepers in closed bedrooms.
Hearing impaired individuals must have the smoke alarm in
the bedroom in which they are sleeping to be effective. This can be done by
installing a fire-detection system, by connecting alarms together, or by using
radio frequency transmitters and receivers.
All types of smoke alarm sensors have limitations. No type of device can
sense every kind of fire every time. These types of fires include:
1) Fires where the victim is intimate with a flaming initiated fire; for example,
when a person’s clothes catch on fire while cooking.
2) Fires where the smoke is prevented from reaching the smoke alarm due to a
closed door or other obstruction.
3) ncendiary fires where the fire grows so rapidly that an occupant’s egress is
blocked even with properly located smoke alarms.
n general, smoke alarms may not always warn you about fires caused by
violent explosions, escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, or
arson.
NOTICE: T IS SMOKE ALARM IS NOT DESIGNED TO REPLACE SPECIAL-
PURPOSE FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS NECESSARY TO PROTECT
PERSONS AND PROPERTY IN NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS SUC AS
WARE OUSES, OR OT ER LARGE INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS.
IT ALONE IS NOT A SUITABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR COMPLETE FIRE-DETECTION
SYSTEMS DESIGNED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS IN OTELS AND MOTELS,
DORMITORIES, OSPITALS, OR OT ER EALT AND SUPERVISORY CARE AND
RETIREMENT INSTITUTIONS. PLEASE REFER TO NFPA 101,T E LIFE SAFETY
CODE, AND NFPA 72 FOR SMOKE ALARM REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE
PROTECTION IN BUILDINGS NOT DEFINED AS " OUSE OLDS."
Installing smoke alarms may make you eligible for lower insurance rates, but
smoke alarms are not a substitute for insurance. ome owners and renters should
continue to insure their lives and property.
Visual signals are only one method of alerting the hearing impaired to a fire. The
visual signal may not awaken all hearing impaired individuals. The visual signal must
be in the line of sight of the individual to be seen and effective.
PLACEMENT OF SMOKE ALARMS
T IS EQUIPMENT S OULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WIT T E
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION'S
STANDARD 72 (National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA
02269).
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FIGURE 4
FIGURE 3: IN DWELLING UNITS WIT MORE T AN ONE SLEEPING AREA, A
SMOKE ALARM MUST BE PROVIDED TO PROTECT EAC SLEEPING AREA IN
ADDITION TO SMOKE ALARMS REQUIRED IN BEDROOMS.
FIGURE 2: A SMOKE ALARM MUST BE LOCATED BETWEEN T E SLEEPING AREA
AND T E REST OF T E DWELLING UNIT AS WELL AS IN EAC BEDROOM.
FIGURE 1: A SMOKE ALARM MUST BE LOCATED ON EVERY LEVEL OF
DWELLING UNIT, INCLUDING BASEMENT, WIT IN EAC SLEEPING ROOM AND
OUTSIDE SLEEPING AREAS.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
In dwelling units with more than one bedroom area or with bedrooms on more than
one floor, more than one smoke alarm is required, as shown in FIGURE 3.
FIGURE 3
In addition to smoke alarms outside of the sleeping areas and in each bedroom,
NFPA 72 requires the installation of a smoke alarm on each additional level of the
dwelling unit, including the basement. These installations are shown in FIGURE 4.
The living area smoke alarm should be installed in the living room or near the stairway
to the upper level, or in both locations. The basement smoke alarm should be
installed in close proximity to the stairway leading to the floor above. Where installed
on an open-joisted ceiling, the smoke alarm should be placed on the bottom of the
joists. The smoke alarm should be positioned relative to the stairway so as to
intercept smoke coming from a fire in the basement before the smoke enters the
stairway.
FIGURE 4: A SMOKE ALARM MUST BE LOCATED ON EAC LEVEL IN ADDITION
TO EAC BEDROOM.
Figures 1, 2, 3, & 4 are reprinted with permission from NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm
Code®, Copyright ©2002, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, A 02169. 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 Code® and NFPA 72® are registered trademarks of the
National Fire Protection Association, Inc., Quincy, A 02169.
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For your information, the National Fire Protection Association's Standard 72, reads
as follows:
NFPA 72, 2010 Edition, Chapter 29, Section 29.5.1 Required Detection, states the
following:
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 6.4m (21ft) 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 (small facility)
29.5.1.2 Where the area addressed in 29.5.1.1(2) is separated from the adjacent living
areas by a door, a smoke alarm shall be installed in the area between the door and the
sleeping room, and additional alarms shall be installed on the living area side of the
door as specified by 29.5.1.1 and 29.5.1.3.
29.5.1.3 In addition to the requirements of 29.5.1.1(1) through 29.5.1.1(3), where the
interior floor area for a given level of a dwelling unit, excluding garage areas, is greater
than 93m2(1000ft2), smoke alarms shall be installed per 29.5.1.3.1 and 29.5.1.3.2.
29.5.1.3.1 All points on the ceiling shall have a smoke alarm within a distance of 9.1m
(30ft) travel distance or shall have an equivalent of one smoke alarm per 46m2(500ft2)
is evaluated by dividing the total interior square footage of floor area per level by 46m2
(500ft2).
29.5.1.3.2 Where dwelling units include great rooms or vaulted/cathedral ceilings
extending over multiple floors, smoke alarms located on the upper floor that are
intended to protect the aforementioned area shall be permitted to be considered as
part of the lower floor(s) protection scheme used to meet the requirements of
29.5.1.3.1.
The installation of additional alarms of either the smoke, heat or CO type should
result in a higher degree of protection. Adding alarms to rooms that are normally
closed off from the required alarms increases the escape time because the fire does
not need to build to the higher level necessary to force smoke out of the closed room
to the required alarms. As a consequence, it is recommended that the householder
consider the installation of additional fire protection devices. owever, it should be
understood that NFPA 72 does not require additional smoke alarms over and above
those called for in FIGURES 1, 2, 3 and 4 where required smoke alarms are shown.
MPORTANT CONS DERAT ON
NFPA 72, 2010 Edition, Chapter 29, Section 29.8.1.4(5)(b) states: “Smoke
alarms installed in one- and two-family dwellings shall not remain in service
longer than 10 years from the date of manufacture.” Smoke alarms should be
replaced for the following reasons:
Dust, dirt, and other environmental contaminants can affect your alarm over a
prolonged period.
Fast changing industry consensus standards and codes on all alarms make it
advisable to periodically upgrade your alarm to maximize life safety.
Assurance that your smoke alarm needs are kept abreast with the constantly
improving electronic technology.
Smoke alarms are recognized as one of the lowest cost ways to protect dwelling
inhabitants against the danger of fire(s). It makes good common sense to
periodically replace and update your smoke alarm that contributes so much to
life safety.
MOUNT NG LOCAT ON
Wall location-locate the top of the alarm not more than 12 inches from the ceiling
and must be within 16 feet of pillow. Observe alarm for proper top/bottom
orientation (test knob is near bottom of unit).
Where to Locate the Required Smoke Alarms. The major threat from fire in a dwelling
unit occurs at night when everyone is asleep. Persons in sleeping areas can be
threatened by fires in the remainder of the unit; therefore, smoke alarms are best
located in each bedroom and between the bedroom areas and the rest of the unit as
shown in FIGURE 2.

FIGURE 6
Place the smoke alarm up to the mounting plate, rotating it to about 10:00 o'clock
then rotate it clockwise to 12:00. It should "snap-lock" firmly into place. Keep the
smoke alarm parallel to the mounting plate so upper and lower tabs on the plate seat
into the smoke alarm.
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
Never disconnect an AC alarm to silence a nuisance alarm.
Open a window or fan the air around the alarm to remove the smoke. The alarm
will automatically turn off when the smoke in the air is completely gone. Do not
stand close to the alarm. The sound produced by the alarm is loud because it is
designed to awaken you in an emergency. Prolonged exposure to the horn at a
close distance may be harmful to your hearing.
MOUNT NG: PLATE & ALARM L NE CORD MODEL 710LS/713LS
The 710LS/713LS is supplied with a 9 foot line cord for installation to a normal
outlet box. For this type of installation:
1. Care should be taken to lace cord through slots in base as shown in FIGURE 7 to
insure cord does not interfere with engagement of the mounting bracket.
2. Determine proper location for smoke alarm above a receptacle that
is NOT CONTROLLED BY AN "ON-OFF" SW TCH.
3. If screw anchors are used, drill two 3/16" holes, insert the screw anchors, and
mount the plate to wall using screws.
4. Mount the smoke alarm as illustrated in FIGURE 8.
5. Use the enclosed cord retainer clamp as illustrated in FIGURE 7 to insure the unit
is not accidentally disconnected.
This unit must be installed within 16 feet of the pillow with an
unobstructive view of occupant.
FIGURE 5: RECOMMENDED SMOKE ALARM MOUNTING LOCATION
WHERE SMOKE ALARMS SHOULD BE PUT N MOB LE HOMES
In mobile homes built after about 1978 that were designed and insulated to be
energy-efficient, smoke alarms should be installed as described in the section above.
In older mobile homes that have little or no insulation compared to today's
standards, uninsulated metal outside walls and roofs can transfer heat and cold from
outdoors, making the air right next to them hotter or colder than the rest of the inside
air. These layers of hotter or colder air can prevent smoke from reaching a smoke
alarm. Therefore, put smoke alarms in such units only on inside walls, not more than
12 inches (30 cm) from the ceiling. If you are not sure about the insulation level in
your mobile home, or if you notice that the walls or ceiling are unusually hot or cold,
put the alarm on an inside wall.
Minimum protection requires one alarm as close to the sleeping area as possible.
For better protection, put one alarm in each room, but first read the "Locations to
Avoid."
LOCAT ONS TO AVO D
This smoke alarm must be installed within 16 feet of the
pillow. Any location outside of 16 feet will cause this alarm to be less effective
and not meet code requirements.
Nuisance alarms are caused by placing alarms where they will not operate properly.
To avoid nuisance alarms, do not place alarms:
n or near areas where combustion particles are normally present such as
kitchens; in garages where there are particles of combustion in vehicle
exhausts; near furnaces, hot water heaters, or gas space heaters. nstall
smoke alarms at least 20 feet (6 meters) away from kitchens and other areas
where combustion particles are normally present.
n air streams passing by kitchens. FIGURE 6 shows how a smoke alarm can
be exposed to combustion particles in normal air movement paths, and how to
correct this situation.
FIGURE 5
n damp or very humid areas, or next to bathrooms with showers. The moisture in
humid air can enter the sensing chamber as water vapor, then cool and condense
into droplets that cause a nuisance alarm. Install smoke alarms at least 10 feet (3
meters) away from bathrooms.
n very cold or very hot environments, or in unheated buildings or outdoor
rooms, where the temperature can go below or above the operating range of the
alarm. Temperature limits for proper operation are 40° to 100°F (4.4° to 37.8°C).
n very dusty or dirty areas. Dust and dirt can build up on the smoke alarm's
sensing chamber and can make it overly sensitive, or block openings to the sensing
chamber and keep the smoke alarm from sensing smoke.
Near fresh air inlets or returns or excessively drafty areas. Air conditioners,
heaters, fans, and fresh air intakes and returns can drive smoke away from smoke
alarms, making the smoke alarms less effective.
n dead air spaces at the top of a peaked roof or in the corners between
ceilings and walls. Dead air may prevent smoke from reaching the smoke alarm.
n insect-infested areas. If insects enter a smoke alarm's sensing chamber, they
may cause a nuisance alarm. Get rid of the bugs before installing alarms where
bugs are a problem.
Near fluorescent light fixtures. Electrical "noise" from nearby fluorescent light
fixtures may cause a nuisance alarm. nstall smoke alarms and fluorescent
lights on separate electrical circuits.
NOTICE: FAILURE TO OBSERVE ANY OF T E CONDITIONS SET FORT MAY
CAUSE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION AND DAMAGE TO SMOKE ALARM.
CHECKOUT & TROUBLESHOOT NG
1. Turn test knob to the NORMAL position and supply house power to the smoke
alarm. The red indicator should flash every 30 seconds, showing that the smoke
alarm is operating properly.
2. If red light is not flashing or the green LED is not on:
a. Check the house current.
b. Check to see if the plug is in the outlet.
c. If the power and wiring check out, but the red light does not flash, return the
alarm to the manufacturer. See TO RETURN A SMOKE ALARM.
3. Testing with the Test Knob:
a. Rotate the test knob counter-clockwise to the TEST 1 position and wait up to 20
seconds for the smoke alarm to sound and visual signal flashes. If the smoke
alarm does not sound after 20 seconds, return the smoke alarm for service.
b. After successfully testing smoke alarm, return test knob to NORMAL (non-test)
position and wait 20 seconds for the smoke alarm to stop sounding.
c. To test smoke alarm for high sensitivity, turn test knob clockwise to test position
2. Smoke alarm should remain silent. Return knob back to the normal position.
If your smoke alarm sounds during this test it means the smoke alarm's
sensitivity has become too high and may cause false alarms. This could mean
your smoke alarm is
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FIGURE 9
dirty and should be cleaned as described in the maintenance procedure below.
If the smoke alarm continues to alarm for TEST 2 position following cleaning
return it to Gentex for service.
d. To check for proper smoke entry into your smoke alarm's sensing chamber.
Gentex recommends using the ome Safeguard Smoke Detector spray or
C EKKIT® SMOKE Detector Tester from SDI. This test should be performed
once a year and should be sprayed from a distance no closer than 12 inches
from smoke alarm.
MPORTANT: The test knob is not an electrical switch, nor is it connected in any way
to the alarm. Therefore, when you test with the test knob, you are actually simulating a
smoke condition in the alarm, as well as testing the sensitivity of the photodiode and
the circuit between the photodiode and the alarm.
MA NTENANCE
After your smoke alarm has been in operation for a period of time or if it was
installed prior to the completion of all building construction, your smoke alarm may
have become more sensitive due to dirt build-up in the smoke alarm's optic sensing
chamber which could cause nuisance alarms or could cause activation from small
amounts of smoke build-up.
If this should occur, following this simple washing procedure will restore your smoke
alarm back to its original condition.
For further information, regarding frequency of cleaning and testing, refer to NFPA
72, NFPA, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
NOTICE: FAILURE TO FOLLOW FULL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT
IN DAMAGE TO T IS SMOKE ALARM. DO NOT REMOVE ALL ALARMS AT T E
SAME TIME FOR CLEANING.
1. Unplug the electrical power cord to the smoke alarm.
2. Twist the smoke alarm counter-clockwise to remove it from its mounting plate.
3. Select three (3) standard size wash buckets and fill them each with one gallon of
normal tap water (distilled or de-ionized treated water is recommended as a final
rinse if water is extremely hard in your area).
4. Add 1/8 cup of Ivory dishwashing liquid to the first bucket of water and allow it to
mix thoroughly, then place one dirty smoke alarm into the soap water mixture until it
becomes completely covered or submerged. NOTE: If the smoke alarms are
exceptionally dirty, you may wish to first wipe off any excess dirt before washing
smoke alarm so as not to dirty the wash water too quickly.
DO NOT open smoke alarm for cleaning. F DEV CE S
OPENED DUR NG CLEAN NG, PRODUCT WARRANTY BECOMES VO D.
NOTICE: ONLY IVORY DIS WAS ING LIQUID IS TO BE USED. OT ER BRANDS
ARE NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY CAUSE YOUR SMOKE ALARM TO
MALFUNCTION.
5. Allow smoke alarm to soak for approximately 10 minutes (longer if extremely dirty).
Then agitate for 5 or 10 seconds to flush out any remaining dirt left inside smoke
alarm's housing.
LI ITED WARRANTY
For a period of 12 months from the date of purchase, or a maximum of 18 months from the date of
manufacture, Gentex warrants to you, the original consumer purchaser, that your Smoke Alarm will be free from
defects in workmanship, materials, and construction under normal use and service. If a defect in workmanship,
materials, or construction should cause your Smoke Alarm to become inoperable within the warranty period,
Gentex will repair your Smoke Alarm or furnish you with a new or rebuilt replacement Smoke Alarm without
charge to you except for postage required to return the Smoke Alarm to us. Your repaired or replacement
Smoke Alarm will be returned to you free of charge and it will be covered under this warranty for the balance of
the warranty period.
This warranty is void if our inspection of your Smoke Alarm shows that the damage or failure was caused by
abuse, misuse, abnormal usage, faulty installation, improper maintenance, or repairs other than those performed
by us.
ANY WARRANTIES I PLIED UNDER ANY STATE LAW, INCLUDING I PLIED WARRANTIES OF
ERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLY ONLY FOR THE WARRANTY
PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE. PLEASE NOTE THAT SO E STATES DO NOT ALLOW LI ITATIONS ON HOW
LONG AN I PLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION AY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
GENTEX WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DA AGE, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DA AGES
OF ANY KIND ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, USE, OR REPAIR OF THIS S OKE ALAR .
PLEASE NOTE THAT SO E STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LI ITATION OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DA AGES. SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION AY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
If a defect in workmanship, materials, or construction should cause your Smoke Alarm to become inoperable
within the warranty period, you must return the Smoke Alarm to Gentex postage prepaid. You must also pack the
Smoke Alarm to minimize the risk of it being damaged in transit. You must also enclose a return address. Smoke
Alarms returned for warranty service should be sent to: Gentex Corporation, 10985 Chicago Drive, Zeeland, I
49464.
If we receive a Smoke Alarm in a damaged condition as the result of shipping, we will notify you and you
must file a claim with the Shipper.
THIS LI ITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU AY ALSO HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FRO STATE TO STATE.
GENTEX CORPORATION
10985 CHICAGO DRIVE, ZEELAND, I 49464
PHONE: [phone]
www.gentex.com
550-0060-PAC 9-1-87
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6. Remove smoke alarm from wash water and transfer directly to one of the first rinse
buckets containing clear water, Again, allow smoke alarm to become completely
submerged, agitate once more for 5 or 10 seconds to remove soap residue.
7. Finally, transfer smoke alarm to your second and final rinse bucket, repeating
method found in Step 6, then remove smoke alarm to a clean dry area for a period
of 48 hours to allow it to thoroughly dry.
NOTICE: SMOKE ALARMS ARE TO BE AIR DRIED ONLY. DO NOT PLACE SMOKE
ALARM IN OVEN, MICROWAVE OR USE A OT AIR BLOWER TO ACCELERATE
DRYING TIME. T IS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR SMOKE ALARM.
MPORTANT: It is recommended to change wash and rinse water after five (5) smoke
alarms. If your devices are extremely dirty, water should be changed more frequently.
In the event you experience difficulty in the cleaning of your smoke alarm or if you
have any questions, please contact Gentex Corporation or your local Gentex
distributor.
f the smoke alarm does not work properly, do not try
and fix it yourself. This will void your warranty. See "To Return A Smoke Alarm"
for instructions to return smoke alarms that do not operate properly. DO NOT
TRY TO F X T YOURSELF.
MPORTANT: Gentex recommends smoke alarms be tested a minimum of once a
week.
Never use an open flame of any kind to test your smoke
alarm. You may ignite and damage the smoke alarm as well as your home. The
test feature of your smoke alarm accurately simulates smoke conditions and
tests the smoke alarm's functions as required by ANS /UL 217.
Do not cover, tape, or otherwise block the openings of your
smoke alarm. These openings are designed to allow air to pass through your
smoke alarm, thus sampling the air around the alarm.
Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless
the combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
FAILURE TO REGULARLY CLEAN T IS SMOKE ALARM WILL RESULT IN FALSE
ALARMS. A BUILD UP OF DUST CREATES AN OBSCURATION T AT SIMULATES
SMOKE. T IS MEANS T E UNIT WILL GO INTO ALARM WIT OUT A FIRE
CONDITION.
TO RETURN A SMOKE ALARM
Should you experience problems with your smoke alarm, proceed as follows:
1. Unplug the electrical power cord to the smoke alarm.
2. Twist the smoke alarm counter-clockwise to remove it from its mounting plate.
3. Carefully pack (the manufacturer cannot be responsible for consequential damage)
and return to the manufacturer. Include complete details as to exact nature of
difficulties being experienced and date of installation.
4. Return to: Gentex Corporation, 10985 Chicago Drive, Zeeland, Michigan 49464.
Prior to returning, call Gentex at 1-800-436-8391 or e-mail [email protected]
to obtain a RMA Number from the return department.
Important Notice:
These materials have been prepared by Gentex Corporation ("Gentex") for informational purposes only, are necessarily summary, and are not purported to serve as legal advice and should not be used as such. Gentex makes no representations and warranties, express or implied, that these
materials are complete and accurate, up-to-date, or in compliance with all relevant local, state and federal laws, regulations and rules. The materials do not address all legal considerations as there is inevitable uncertainty regarding interpretation of laws, regulations and rules and the
application of such laws, regulations and rules to particular fact patterns. Each person's activities can differently affect the obligations that exist under applicable laws, regulations or rules. Therefore, these materials should be used only for informational purposes and should not be used as a
substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Gentex will not be responsible for any action or failure to act in reliance upon the information contained in this material.