Honeywell Ademco 5806 W3 Operating instructions

Smoke & Heat Detector Troubleshooting
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Smoke Detector Trouble Conditions
There are several different models of Smoke Detectors. If yours is not listed below, please refer
to the Peripheral Device Manual page to locate the user’s manual for your device.
Ademco Honeywell 5806 W3
These Trouble Conditions apply to the Ademco Honeywell
5806W3 wireless smoke detector. This smoke detector has 2
LEDs and a sounder to indicate the detector’s status.
State
Green LED
Red LED
Sounder
Action
Normal
(standby)
Blinks every
10 seconds
Off
Off
The device is operating normally. No
action needed.
Smoke Alarm
Off
Blinks every
1 second
Pattern
Smoke has been detected. ADT has
been contacted. Press the recessed
test switch to silence the smoke
detector sounder for 5 minutes. If
necessary, silence the alarm keypad.
Remove the source of the smoke, if it
can be done safely. If necessary, fan
the smoke detector for a few minutes
to further dissipate any smoke or
particles. If the device still indicates a
problem, it may be necessary to clean
it. Please refer to Caring for Your
Smoke Detector below.
Thermal
Alarm (>135o)
Off
Blinks every
4 seconds
Pattern
The unit has detected that the
temperature is above 135oF. ADT has
been contacted. Press the recessed
test switch to silence the smoke
detector sounder for 5 minutes. If
necessary, silence the alarm keypad.
Remove the source of the heat, if it
can be done safely.
Freeze
Trouble
(<41o)
Off
Blinks every
10 seconds
Off
The unit has detected that the
temperature is below 41oF, which
could lead to a freeze situation within
the premises. Investigate the cause
and resolve.

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State
Green LED
Red LED
Sounder
Action
Low Battery
0-7 days
Off
Blinks every
45 seconds
Off
The battery power is low. ADT has
been contacted. You will be notified of
the non-emergency situation. Replace
the battery. Please refer to the Smoke
and Heat Detector Battery
Replacement page.
Low Battery
8+ days
Off
Blinks every
45 seconds
Chirp every
45 seconds
The battery power has been low for 8
or more days. Press the Test switch to
silence the chirp for 12 hours. ADT has
been contacted. You will be notified of
the non-emergency situation. Replace
the battery immediately. Please refer
to the Smoke and Heat Detector
Battery Replacement page.
Power Up
Blinks every
5 seconds
Blinks every
5 seconds
Off
The device is powering up. The lights
will blink for approximately 20 seconds
until the unit has completed the power
up cycle.
Out of
Sensitivity
Off
Blinks every
5 seconds
Off
A problem has been detected with the
smoke detector. The smoke detector
compensates for long term changes in
the environment resulting from dust
and other factors. This automatic
compensation sensitivity needs to be
reset by a technician. Please refer to
the Contact Us page
DSC WS4916
These trouble conditions apply to the DSC WS4916 wireless
smoke detector. This detector has one LED light and a sounder
to indicate the detector’s status.
State
LED
Sounder
Alarm Mode
Action
Normal
(standby)
Blinks every
50 seconds
Off
None
The device is operating normally.
No action needed.

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State
LED
Sounder
Alarm Mode
Action
Smoke Alarm
Blinks every
second
Pattern or
Steady
In Alarm
Smoke has been detected. ADT
has been contacted. Press the
test switch to silence the smoke
detector sounder for 5 minutes. If
necessary, silence the alarm
keypad.
Remove the source of the smoke,
if it can be done safely. If
necessary, fan the smoke
detector for a few minutes to
further dissipate any smoke or
particles. If the device still
indicates a problem, it may be
necessary to clean it. Please refer
to Caring for Your Smoke
Detector below.
Thermal
Alarm
(>135oF)
Blinks every
second
Pattern or
Steady
In Alarm
The unit has detected that the
temperature is above 135oF. ADT
has been contacted. Press the
recessed test switch to silence
the smoke detector sounder for 5
minutes. If necessary, silence the
alarm keypad.
Remove the source of the heat, if
it can be done safely.
Trouble
Off
Chirp
Trouble signal
A problem has been detected
with the smoke detector. The
smoke detector compensates for
long term changes in the
environment resulting from dust
and other factors. This automatic
compensation may need to be
reset. Please refer to the DSC
WS4916 manual for instructions.
Low Battery
0-7 days
Blinks every
50 seconds
Off
Low Battery
The battery power is low. ADT
has been contacted. You will be
notified of the non-emergency
situation. Replace the battery.
Please refer to the Smoke and
Heat Detector Battery
Replacement page.
Low Battery
8+ days
Blinks every
50 seconds
Chirp
Low Battery
The battery power has been low
for more than 7 days. ADT has
been contacted. You will be
notified of the non-emergency
situation. Replace the battery
immediately. Please refer to the
Smoke and Heat Detector Battery
Replacement page.

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State
LED
Sounder
Alarm Mode
Action
Tamper
Blinks every
50 seconds
Off
Tamper
An attempt has been made to
remove the Smoke Detector,
causing the Tamper switch to be
depressed. ADT has been
contacted. You will be notified of
the non-emergency situation.
Take appropriate precautions or
replace the smoke detector
properly. Note: Tamper switch is
recessed behind sensor body; it
can be seen in square opening
above batteries.
Testing the Smoke Detector
To test that your smoke detector is functioning properly:
1. Place your system in Test mode. Please refer to the System Test page.
2. Locate the Test Switch on the detector housing. This may be a recessed switch or a
visible button.
3. Depress the Test Button, if present. For a recessed test switch, use a small screwdriver
or Allen key (no more than 0.18″ diameter) to push and hold the recessed test switch for
at least 5 seconds. The smoke detector LED should blink once per second and the
smoke detector sounder (not the system siren) sound within 3 seconds, indicating that
the detector is functioning properly. Remove the tool from the recessed switch to silence
the smoke detector sounder.
4. Remove your system from Test mode. Please refer to the System Test page.
Heat Detector Trouble Conditions
Heat Detectors do not have LEDs or sounders to indicate trouble
conditions. Any trouble conditions detected will show on your
alarm keypad. Note: the actual message will vary depending on
your keypad model. Please refer to the System Panel
Troubleshooting page for details about your keypad model.

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State
Alarm Mode on
Keypad
Action
Normal
(standby)
None
The device is operating normally. No action needed.
Alarm - Heat
Alarm for Heat
Detector Zone
Heat in excess of 135oF OR an increase in temperature in excess
of 15oF per minute has been detected. ADT has been notified of
the alarm. Take appropriate action.
Low Battery
Low Batt signal
for the Heat
Detector zone
The battery power is low. ADT has been contacted. You will be
notified of the non-emergency situation. Replace the battery
immediately. Please refer to the Smoke and Heat Detector Battery
Replacement page.
Testing the Heat Detector
Because heat detectors are designed for a one-time use, it is not recommended that you test
them yourself.. If you have concerns about the readiness of the heat detector, please refer to the
Contact Us page.
How They Work
Smoke Detectors
There are three common styles of Smoke Detectors:
•Ionization: Detects fast, flaming fires caused by chemicals, petroleum based products,
paper and wood. It is equipped with two metal plates and a small amount of radioactive
material to ionize air. When smoke passes through the device, it interrupts the ionization
and triggers the alarm.
•Photoelectric: Detects visible smoke, slow burning, smoldering fires caused by drapes,
clothes, paper and wood. It operates with a light beam inside; smoke particles break the
light beam and triggers the alarm.
•Dual: Includes both Ionization and Photoelectric sensors.
Smoke detectors should be mounted on a ceiling or high on the wall. The National Fire
Protection Association recommends that there be at least one smoke detector on each floor,
including outside sleeping areas, in every bedroom and in the basement.
Heat Detectors

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There are three common styles of Heat Detectors:
•Rate of Rise: Recognizes a rapid increase of heat within its installed area. When the
ambient temperature, as measured by its internal thermostat, rises more than 15o F in
one minute, the alarm is triggered. Some types of heat detectors may use a sealed
chamber. As the temperature rises, the air within the sealed chamber expands. Should
the chamber air expand faster than it can escape through the calibrated vent, the
diaphragm is depressed, and the electrical contact closes the circuit, triggering the
alarm.
•Fixed Heat: Activates once the temperature reaches the defined setting. This type will
activate once, and then need to be replaced. The fixed temperature element reacts to
heat by responding to a specific temperature setting (135º F or 194º F). The detection
method is based on the spring action of a metal contact held to the metal chamber by a
fusible alloy. When the temperature reaches the alloy’s melting point, the metal contact
springs up, closing the circuit and triggering the alarm.
•Dual: Includes both Rate of Rise and Fixed Heat sensors
Heat detectors are installed normally in areas such as garages, basements, attics, kitchens,
boiler rooms, bathrooms and smoking areas. They are used for property protection and not life
safety.
Caring for the Smoke Detector
Your smoke detector is sensitive to dust and particles in the air. False alarms can occur if
activities creating excess dust or smoke are performed near the detector. To avoid false alarms,
before performing any activity near the smoke detector which may cause excessive dust or
smoke, such as remodeling or soldering, place your system on test. Please refer to the System
Test page. If remodeling or other activity will create excessive dust for an extended period,
please either remove the smoke detector or cover it with a plastic cover before beginning
construction. Do not paint the smoke detector; this will cause it to become non-operational.
Dust and other particles will collect on the smoke detector over
time. Cleaning the smoke detector every 3-6 months will help to
avoid false alarms. The following cleaning steps refer to the
wireless Ademco Honeywell model 5806W3. Further information is
available in the Ademco Honeywell 5803W3 device manual.
1. Place your system in Test mode. Please refer to the System Test page.
2. Remove the detector housing from the base by twisting counter-clockwise.
3. Remove the battery from the unit.

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4. Wait at least 20 seconds to ensure proper power-down sequence.
5. Remove the detector cover by turning counter-clockwise.
6. Vacuum the cover or use canned air to remove any dust or debris.
7. Remove the top half of the screen/sensing chamber by lifting straight up.
8. Vacuum or use canned air to remove any dust or particles that are present on all
chamber sections.
9. Replace the top half of the screen/sensing chamber by aligning the arrow on the
screen/sensing chamber with the arrow on the housing. Press down firmly until the
screen/sensing chamber is fully seated.
10. Replace the detector cover by placing it over the screen/sensing chamber and turning it
clockwise until it snaps into place.
11. Reinstall the battery into the battery compartment noting proper orientation. The red and
green LEDs will flash once every 5 seconds for approximately 20 seconds until the
power-up cycle is complete.
12. Reinstall the detector housing onto the base.
13. Test the smoke detector. Please refer to Testing the Smoke Detector below.
14. Remove your system from Test mode. Please refer to the System Test page.
IMPORTANT: If this procedure is not followed exactly, the detector may indicate a
maintenance trouble after the power-up sequence is complete. If this happens, remove the
battery for 20 seconds and then reinstall.
Caring for the Heat Detector
The Heat Detector is used in areas where a smoke detector may not be feasible, such as a
kitchen, basement, attic or smoking area. The ambient temperature where the Heat Detector is
located should not exceed 100ofor an extended period of time.

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A heat detector employing a Rate of Rise threshold will activate if the temperature rises 15oor
more per minute. If an alarm temperature threshold is available, it is usually set at 135oor 194o.
An alarm will be triggered if any threshold is exceeded. Due to the design of the heat detection
mechanism, once an alarm has been triggered, the heat detector must be replaced.
Do not paint the heat detector.
Related Topics
Smoke and Heat Detector Battery Replacement
Here is information on how to replace the battery in your device
Finding the Right Peripheral Battery
Here you can locate the correct size and type of battery for your device
System Panel Troubleshooting
Here is information about how smoke and heat alarms may affect your system and keypad, as
well as how to reset your alarm system after an alarm has occurred.
Testing Your System
Here are instructions for placing your system in Test mode, and for removing it from Test mode
once the test is complete.