Interlogix ESL User manual

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ESL Wireless Smoke Alarms
4300Series
WirelessSmokeDetector
Figure 1. Alarm Features
Description
The ESL smoke alarms are Learn Mode wireless sensors
with 319.5 MHz transmitters that use photoelectric
technology with a self contained sounder, a low battery
annunciator, and a status LED. The smoke alarms are part
of a security/fire alarm system and communicate with the
system control panel.
The smoke alarms provide the following features:
Self-diagnostics. The smoke alarms monitor their own
sensitivity and operational status.
Base tamper switch sends a tamper signal transmission to
the control panel when the smoke alarms are removed from
their mounting bases.
Integratedfixed135°Ftemperatureand rateofrise heat
detector trips an alarm based on high temperature detected
orrapidlyrisingtemperature rate (15°F/minuteminimum).
Transmitted Signal Outputs
The smoke alarms transmit the following signals to the
control panel:
• Alarm
• Tamper
• Test
• Low battery
• Trouble
• Supervisory
Wireless
ESLWireless SmokeAlarms
Caddx: NX491T
ITI: 60-848-01-95
Installation Instructions
NXSeries
WirelessSmokeAlarm/Detector
Selecting a Location
Selecting a suitable location is critical to the operation of
smoke alarms. This equipment should be installed in
accordance with the National Fire ProtectionAssociation’s
(NFPA) Standard 72. See Figure 2.
A-8-1.2.1.a Where to Locate the Required Smoke Alarms
in Existing Construction.
The major threat from fire in a family living unit occurs at
night when everyone is asleep. The principal threat to
persons in sleeping areas comes from fires in the remain-
der of the unit. Therefore, a smoke alarm(s) is best located
between the bedroom areas and the rest of the unit. In
units with only one bedroom area on one floor, the smoke
alarm(s) should be located as shown in Figure 2A.
In family living units with more than one bedroom area or
with more than one floor, more than one smoke alarm is
required, as shown in Figure 2 B.
In addition to smoke alarms outside of the sleeping areas,
the installation of a smoke alarm on each additional story
of the family living unit, including the basement, is
required. These installations are shown in Figure 2 C. 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
alarm should be placed on the bottom of the joists. The
alarm should be positioned relative to the stairway to
intercept smoke coming from a fire in the basement before
the smoke enters the stairway.
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= Required smoke alarms
= Additional smoke alarms required for new construction
Figure 2 B. Alarm Placement
Figure 2 A. Alarm Placement
Figure 2 C. Alarm Placement
Dining
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Bedroom
Living Room
TV Room Dining
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Bedroom
Living Room
A-8-1.2.1.b Where to Locate the Required Smoke Alarms
in New Construction.
AllofthesmokealarmsspecifiedinA-8-1.2.1.a for existing
construction are required and, in addition, a smoke alarm is
required in each bedroom.
A-8-1.2.1.c Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable?
The required number of smoke alarms might not provide
reliable early warning protection for those areas separated
by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke
alarms. For this reason, it is recommended that the
householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms
for those areas for increased protection. The additional
areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room,
furnace room, utility room, and hallways not protected by
the required smoke alarms. The installation of smoke
alarms in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or
garages is not normally recommended, as these locations
occasionally experience conditions that can result in
improper operation.
Important!
Regulationspertainingtosmoke alarm installa-
tionsvary fromstatetostate.Formoreinforma-
tion,contact yourlocalfiredepartmentorlocal
authorityhavingjurisdiction.
In addition to NFPA72, use the following location
guidelines to optimize performance and reduce the chance
offalsealarms:
• Locate ceiling-mounted smoke alarms in the center of a
room or hallway at least 4 inches (10.2cm) from any
walls or partitions.
• Locate wall-mounted smoke alarms so the top of the
alarmis4to12inches(10.2to 30.5cm) below the
ceiling.
• Locate in a suitable environment as follows:
-Temperaturebetween40°F(4.4°C) and 100°F(37.8°C)
- Humidity between 0 and 95% non-condensing
• Locate away from air conditioners, heating registers
and any other ventilation source that may interfere
with smoke entering the alarm.
• Mount smoke alarms on a firm permanent surface,
typically a stud or metal runner.
• Locate away from large metallic objects.

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ESL Wireless Smoke Alarms
Installing the Alarms
1. Slide the battery compartment cover away from the
alarm to unsnap it and lift it off. See Figure 3.
2. Observing proper polarity, insert the two lithium
batteries provided into the alarm battery compartment
and replace the battery compartment cover.
3. Making sure that the unit is removed from its base, put
the panel in program mode/Learn Mode.
4. Remove the red plastic dust cover from the alarm. The
alarms are shipped with a dust cover for protection on
construction sites with dusty environments.
5. With the base still removed, press the test/silence
button until the panel indicates that the sensor has
been enrolled.
6. Before permanently mounting the alarm, disconnect the
alarm notification appliances and test the communica-
tion between the control panel and each smoke alarm as
follows:
-Press the test/silence button on the alarm for 2
seconds. The alarm sends a test signal to the control
panel.
-At the control panel, verify the test signal was
received and the RF signal strength is adequate. If no
signal is received or the RF signal is weak, relocate the
alarm and retest.
7. Using the two screws and anchors provided, mount
the base.
8. Attach the alarm to the mounting base as follows:
-Line up the raised tab on the lip of the alarm with the
slot on the lip of the mounting base. See Figure 3.
-Insert the alarm into the base and turn clockwise
approximately 15 degrees. It should snap firmly into
place.
9. Test the communication between the control panel
and each smoke alarm as follows:
-One at a time, press the test/silence button on the
alarm for 2 seconds. The alarm sends a test signal to
the control panel.
Note
Continuing to press and hold the test button for
more than 20 seconds will send an alarm signal
to a control station.
-At the control panel, verify the test signal was
received.
10. Test each alarm (see Smoke Testing the Alarm) and
reconnect all alarm notification appliances.
Important!
The control panel alarm and all auxiliary func-
tions should be verified for a complete test of the
system.
Smoke Testing the Alarms
Smoke alarms should be tested in place annually using
smoke or Smoke! in a can®. Follow the instructions on the
canned smoke or use the following steps to test the
alarmswithsmoke:
1. Hold a smoldering punk or cotton wick close to the
smoke entry openings.
2. Gently direct the smoke into the unit for 20 seconds or
until an alarm is indicated.
Besuretoproperlyextinguishthesmokesourceafter
testing!The alarm LED should remain on while the built-in
transmitter sends an alarm signal to the control panel. The
alarms will sound a temporal rhythm until the test/silence
button is pressed. The alarms automatically reset when
smoke is no longer present.
Figure 3 - Alarm-to-Base Alignment
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Figure 4. Removing Alarm Cap
Testing the Alarms Sensitivity
The smoke alarms provide a sensitivity level test mode
that allows you to check the alarm sensitivity using the
test/silence button and the LED indicator on the alarms as
follows:
1. Press the test/silence button on the alarm for 2 sec-
onds. First the alarm transmits a test signal to the panel,
and then performs a test and the LED flashes one to
nine times.
2. Count the number of LED flashes and use the following
table to determine the status of the alarm sensitivity
and what action to take, if any.
Understanding the Test/Silence
Button
The test/silence button performs four functions as
follows:
1. Sounder/Sensitivity Test - Press the test/silence button
until the LED lights or the sounder activates (about 2
seconds) and release. The alarm performs a sounder
test and a sensitivity test and sends a test signal to the
control panel. This allows users to test the unit on
compatible panels without putting the panel in test
mode and therefore reduces false alarms.
2. CentralStationAlarmTest- To force an alarm report to
the central station, press the test/silence button down
and hold it for two complete temporal cycles (about 9
seconds).
3. SilenceAlarm - Press and release to silence the
sounder during an alarm.After a few minutes, the
sounder and alarm will resume if smoke is still present.
4. Silence Low Battery Chirp - Press and release to
silence a low battery chirp. The low battery chirp
resumes after 24 hours if the condition is not corrected.
Understanding the LED
The LED indicates the status of the alarms as follows:
FLASHING= Flashes every 9 seconds to indicate normal
operation.
ON = Detects smoke, sending an alarm.
OFF= Trouble. Maintenance is required. Check the
control panel to determine what action to take. If the alarm
has a hardware fault, it will stop reporting supervision
signals to the panel.
Attaching and Removing
the Alarms
Toremovethealarm fromthemounting base, grasp the
alarm and turn counterclockwise approximately 15 degrees.
The alarm should snap off of the mounting base.
Attachthesmoke alarmtothemounting baseasfollows:
- Line up the raised tab on the lip of the smoke alarm
with the slot on the lip of the mounting base. See
Figure3.
- Insert the smoke alarm into the base and turn clock-
wise approximately 15 degrees. It should snap firmly
into place.
When to Replace the Batteries
When the batteries are low, the alarm sends a low battery
signal to the control panel, waits several days and then
chirps every 30 seconds until the batteries are replaced.
The sounder can be silenced for 24 hours by pushing the
test/silence button. See Specifications for battery type
list.
Ifthesensitivity is not within limits, or an unserviceable
hardware fault is detected, the LED extinguishes until the
alarm is serviced and the built-in transmitter sends a
trouble signal to the control panel if the alarm is too
sensitive or stops sending a supervisory signal if the
alarm is not sensitive enough.
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Figure 5. Alarm Parts
Replacing the Batteries
Use only 3V lithium batteries listed in Specifications in the
alarm.
1. Remove the alarm from the mounting base. See
Attaching and Removing the Alarms.
2. Slide the battery compartment cover away from the
alarm to unsnap it and lift it off. See Figure 3.
3. Remove the batteries and dispose of properly.
4. Observing correct polarity, insert two new 3V lithium
batteries into the battery compartment and replace the
cover.
5. Reattach the alarm to the mounting base. See Attaching
and Removing the Alarms.
6. Test the system.
Cleaning the Alarms
Clean the alarm cover with a dry or damp (water) cloth as
needed to keep it free from dust and dirt.
When necessary, clean the alarm interior and replace the
smoke chamber (part #211) as follows:
1. Disconnect the alarm notification appliances.
2. Remove the alarm from its mounting base. See Attach-
ing and Removing the Alarms.
3. Remove the batteries. See Replacing the Batteries.
4. Slide a flat-blade screwdriver in the slot on the alarm
cap and gently push the handle down to pry the alarm
cap up and off. See Figure 4.
5. Press in on the sides of the field replaceable optical
chamber and pull it up and away from the optical base
and discard. See Figure 5.
6. Blow out or use a soft-bristled brush to remove all dust
and dirt from the optical base.
7. Line the new field replaceable optical chamber up with
the optical base and snap into place both sides of the
optical chamber.
8. Replace the alarm cap as follows:
-Line the alarm cap up with the smoke alarm.
-Insert the alarm cap into the smoke alarm and turn
clockwise approximately 15 degrees. It should snap
firmlyintoplace.
9. Observing the proper polarity, put the batteries back in
the alarm and replace the battery compartment cover.
10.Reattach the alarm to its mounting base. See Attaching
and Removing the Alarms.
11.Test the alarm sensitivity and reconnect all alarm
notification appliances. See Testing the Alarms
Sensitivity.
Important!
The control panel alarm and all auxiliary functions
should be verified for a complete test of the
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Maintaining the Alarms
The smoke alarms are designed for easy field service and
maintenance. When installed and used properly, they
requireminimal maintenance.
The smoke alarms should be tested weekly. See Testing
the Alarms Sensitivity and Smoke Testing the Alarms.
When an alarm requires maintenance, it extinguishes its
LED and sends a signal to the control panel as described
in the following table.

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Fire Prevention and Escape
The purpose of an early warning smoke alarm is to detect
the presence of fire in its early stages and sound an alarm
giving the occupants time to exit the premises safely.
AvoidFireHazards
No detection device can protect life in all situations.
Therefore, safeguards should be taken to avoid poten-
tially dangerous situations as follows:
•Donotsmokeinbed.
•Donotleave children home alone.
•Neverclean with flammable liquids such as gasoline.
• Properly store materials. Use general good housekeep-
ing techniques to keep your home neat and tidy. A
cluttered basement, attic, or other storage area is an
open invitation to fire.
• Use combustible materials and electrical appliances
carefully and only for their intended uses. Do not
overload electrical outlets
•Do not store explosive and/or fast burning materials in
your home.
• Even after proper precautions have been taken, fires
can start. Be prepared.
InCaseof Fire
In the event of a fire, you should do the following:
• Leave immediately. Don’t stop to pack or search for
valuables.
• In heavy smoke, hold your breath and stay low, crawl if
necessary. The clearest air is usually near the floor.
• If you have to go through a closed door, carefully feel
the door and door knob to see if undue heat is present.
If they seem cool, brace your foot against the bottom
of the door with your hip against the door and one
hand against the top edge. Open it slightly. If a rush of
hot air is felt, slam the door quickly and latch it.
Unvented fire tends to build up considerable pressure.
Be sure all members of the household realize and
understand this danger.
• Use your neighbor’s phone or a street fire alarm box to
call the fire department. The job of extinguishing the
fire should be left to the professionals.
BePrepared
Practice the following steps to prepare you and your
family in the event of a fire:
• Perform fire drills regularly. Use them to assure recogni-
tion of an alarm signal.
• Draw a floor plan and show two exits from each room. It
is important that children be instructed carefully,
because they tend to hide in times of crisis.
• Establish one meeting place outside the home. Insist
that everyone meet there during an alarm. This will
eliminate the tragedy of someone reentering the house
for a missing member who is actually safe.
• If you have children and/or physically challenged
people residing in your household, use window decals
to help emergency personnel identify the sleeping
quarters of these individuals.
WARNING
SmokealarmsCANNOTprovidewarningsfor
firesresultingfromexplosions,smokinginbed
orother furniture,ignitionofflammableliquids,
vaporsand gases,childrenplaying withmatches
or lighters.
Warning! Limitations of Smoke
Alarms
Wireless smoke alarms are very reliable, but may not work
under all conditions. No fire alarm provides total protection
of life or property. Smoke alarms are not a substitute for life
insurance.
Smokealarmsrequire a source ofpowertowork.This
smoke alarm will not operate and the alarm will not sound if
batteries are dead or not installed properly.
Unreliabletransmissionor receivingofradiofrequency
(RF)signalsmayoccurifthesystemisnotinstalled,
located,servicedandrepairedproperly.RFsignals sent by
this alarm may be blocked or reflected by metal objects.
Adjacent devices or systems using radio frequency signals
may interfere with the operation of this alarm. Test the
system often to be sure that signals are being sent and
received properly.
Smokealarmsmaynotbeheard. Asound sleeper or
someone who has taken drugs or alcohol may not awaken
if the alarm is installed outside a bedroom. Closed or
partially closed doors and distance can block sound. This
alarm is not designed for the hearing impaired.
Smokealarmsmaynotalwaysactivateandprovide
warningearlyenough. Smoke alarms only activate when
enough smoke reaches the detector. If a fire starts in a
chimney, wall, roof, on the other side of closed doors, or on
a different level of the property enough smoke may not
reach the detector for it to alarm.
Smokealarmsarea significant help in reducing loss,
injuryandevendeath.However,nomatterhowgooda
detectiondevice is,nothingworksperfectly underevery
circumstanceandwemustwarnyouthatyoucannot
expectasmoke alarm toensurethatyouwill neversuffer
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limitationson howlonganimplied warrantylasts,or the
exclusionorlimitation ofincidentalorconsequential
damages,so theabovelimitations andexclusionsmaynot
applyto you.Unlessalongerperiodisrequiredby
applicablelaw,anyactionagainstmanufacturerin
connectionwith thissmokealarm mustbecommenced
withinoneyear after thecauseofaction has occurred.
No agent, employee or representative of the Manufacturer
nor any other person is authorized to modify this warranty
in any respect. Repair or replacement as stated above is
the exclusive remedy of the purchase hereunder. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
Limited Warranty
ESL is a brand of Interlogix, Inc. The manufacturer
warrants this smoke alarm (except batteries) to be free
from defects in material and workmanship under condi-
tions of normal use for a term of 3 years from the date of
manufacture.
During the warranty period, if an Interlogix product or any
of its components becomes defective, it will be repaired or
replaced without charge.
Out-of-warranty units will be repaired at the discretion of
the manufacturer or, if not, a card will be forwarded to the
customer suggesting a replacement unit and the cost of
that unit.
This warranty does not apply to units which have been
subject to abuse, misuse, negligence or accident, or to
which any modifications, alterations or repairs have been
made or attempted.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser
of the smoke alarm and may be enforced only by such
person. During the warranty period, if the alarm or any
warranted components thereof becomes defective, it will
be replaced or repaired without charge at the
manufacturer’s discretion if returned in accordance with
the following instructions:
Obtain a ReturnAuthorization Number by calling
1-800-648-7422or 503-692-4052,thencarefully packit ina
well padded and insulated carton and return, postal
charges prepaid to:
Customer Service
Interlogix, Inc.
12345 SW Leveton Drive
Tualatin, OR 97062-9938
A note should be included advising the nature of the
malfunction. Care must be exercised in the proper packing
of alarms returned under this warranty as Interlogix will
not be responsible for warranty repairs to equipment
damaged because of improper packing.
Theabovewarranty is inlieuofallother express
warranties,andimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability
andfitnessfor aparticularpurposeare limited in
durationforaperiodofTHREEyearsfromthedateof
manufacture.Under nocircumstancesshallmanufac-
turerbeliable tothepurchaserorany other personfor
incidentalor consequentialdamagesof anynature,
includingwithout limitationdamagesfor personalinjury
ordamagestoproperty,andhoweveroccasioned,whether
allegedas resultingfrombreachofwarrantybymanufac-
turer,thenegligenceofmanufacturer orotherwise.
Manufacturer’sliability willinnoevent exceedthe
purchaseprice oftheproduct. Somestatesdo notallow
FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCCID:B4Z-773A-SMOKE

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Specifications
Voltage ...................................................................... 3VDC
Typical average standby current ............................... 25µA
Typical test current .................................................... 2mA
Typical alarmcurrent................................................. 70mA
Battery type ........................ Duracell®3Vlithium,DL123A
.............................................Duracell®3Vlithium,MN1500
..............................................Panasonic®lithium,CR123A
.................................................... Sanyo®lithium,CR123A
....................................... EvereadyEnergizer®lithium,E91
Low battery threshold .......2.70V causes low battery signal
Sounder................................ 85dBa at 10' temporal pattern
Low battery beep rate .................... 1 every 30 sec. ± 2 sec.
Sensitivity .................................................. 2.3%±0.8%/ft.
Operating temperature .................... 40°-100°F(4.4°-37.8°C)
Operating humidity range ............. 0-95% non-condensing
RFIImmunity ........................ 20V/mminimum;0-1000MHz
Color .......................................................................... white
Alarm dimensions .................... 5.5"x2.3" (14.0cmx5.6cm)
Base dimensions ................. 4.88"x0.38"(12.3cmx0.95cm)
Drift compensation adjustment ...................... 0.5%/ft.max.
Heat detector specifications:
Rate of rise..............15°F/min>105°F(8.3°C/min>40.6°C)
Fixed ...................................135°F±5°F (57.2°C±2.8°C)
RF frequency ..................................................... 319.5MHz
TransmitterID ................ Pre-programmed,1Million codes
Modulation type .......................................................... AM
Signalformat ............................................................. PWM
Signal output types........... .alarm, tamper, test, low battery,
........................................................... trouble, supervisory
Approvals ........................................... Canada:8671032273
........................................... FCCPart15: B4Z-773A-Smoke
Listings
C-UL US............................................. UL217,ULC-S531
Product Ordering
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Interlogix, Caddx, ESL, ITI and Sentrol are trademarks of Interlogix,Inc.
All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
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