NAPCO GEM-SM User manual

Description.Description. The GEM-SMK is a high-quality photoelec-
tric smoke detector with built-in supervised digitally-coded
radiotransmitter.ItiscompatiblewithNapco’sGEM-RECV
Series supervised security receivers that monitor alarms,
restores, low battery and status.
The GEM-SMK sounds a local alarm as soon as smoke is
detectedandthetransmitterwillsendanalarmsignaltothe
supervisedreceiver.Thealarmsignalwillberepeatedevery
10 seconds thereafter as long as smoke is still present. A
restorereportwillbesentwhenthesmoke-detectioncham-
ber clears. Supervisory status reports are sent from the
GEM-SMK every hour.
Coding switches are not required or used in the GEM-
SMK. Each transmitter is assigned a unique identification
code number at the factory.
The smoke detector and transmitter are powered by two
9-voltalkalinebatteries(supplied)whichcanpowertheunit
for up to two years. If the battery voltage drops below
normal,alow-batteryreportwillbesent to the receiver with
any status or alarm transmission. If a low-battery condition
isindicated,replacebothbatteries. Note:Note:Temperatureand
humidity extremes may reduce the life of the battery.
GEM-SMKGEM-SMK
SupervisedSupervised
Digital Smoke DetectorDigital Smoke Detector
© Napco 1998 WI750A 12/96
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NAPCO SECURITY SYSTEMS,NAPCO SECURITY SYSTEMS,
INC.INC.
333 BAYVIEW AVENUE333 BAYVIEW AVENUE
AMITYVILLE, NEW YORKAMITYVILLE, NEW YORK
1170111701
Step1.Removethemountingplate.Step1.Removethemountingplate.RemovetheGEM-
SMKmountingplatebyturningtheplatecounterclockwise
and pulling it up.
Step 2. Identify components.Step 2. Identify components. Examine the GEM-SMK
to identify the component locations.
Step 3. Install batteries.Step 3. Install batteries. Connectthe two 9-volt alkaline
batteries and place them into the battery holding clips.
Step 4. Pick smoke-detector location.Step 4. Pick smoke-detector location. Referring to the
NFPAstandardonpage3,selectagoodlocationtomount
the GEM-SMK. Mounting the GEM-SMK on foil-backed
wallpaper or on metal single-gang electrical box is not
recommended because the radio range will be reduced.

Step 8. Test system with unit mounted.Step 8. Test system with unit mounted. If the system
ismonitored,notifycentralstationofimpendingtest.Press
and hold the test button. Keep the button depressed for
30 seconds after the local alarm sounds. Verify that the
GEM-SMK triggers the correct zone on the control panel
and that the correct report is sent to the central station.
Step 7. Attach the GEM-SMK to mounting plate.Step 7. Attach the GEM-SMK to mounting plate.
Match up alignment tabs on detector and plate. Turn
detector clockwise until it locks into place.
Step 6. Map the GEM-SMK Transmitter.Step 6. Map the GEM-SMK Transmitter. Referring to
the instructions for the panel and keypad in use, enter the
following:
•the zone to which the transmitter will be mapped;
•the 6-digit identification number/1-digit checksum
numberprintedonthe transmitter (include all numbers
and/or letters and leading zeros, if any); and
•the transmitter point number (‘‘1’’).
Step 5. Install mounting plate.Step 5. Install mounting plate. Usethe twoscrewsand
anchors provided to attach the mounting plate to the wall
or ceiling. Alternatively, the mounting plate may be at-
tached to a plastic single-gang electrical outlet box.
Maintenance.Maintenance. To clean the smoke detector, vacuum the
outside of the unit at least once a year (preferably every six
months) using a soft brush attachment. Do not attempt to
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NFPA STANDARD FOR SMOKE-DETECTOR LOCATION
The GEM-SMK should be installed in accordance with the National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 72, which is summarized
below.
Smoke detectors shall be installed outside of each separate area in
the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of
the family living unit including basements and excluding crawl spaces
andunfinishedattics.Thisrepresentstheminimumnumberofdetectors
required. It is recommended that the householder consider the use of
additional smoke or heat detectors for increased protection for those
areas separated by a door from areas protected by the required smoke
detectors. The recommended additional areas are: living room, dining
room, bedroom(s), kitchen, attic (finished or unfinished), furnace room,
utility room, basement, integral or attached garage and hallways.
However, the use of additional detectors remains the option of the
householder.
Forfamilylivingunits with one or more split levels (i.e., adjacent levels
withlessthanonefullstoryseparationbetweenlevels),asmokedetector
required as above shall suffice for an adjacent lower level, including
basements.
Exception: Where there is an intervening door between one level and
theadjacentlowerlevel,asmoke detector shall be installed on the lower
level.
® Ceiling-mounted smoke alarms should be located in the center of
the room or hall, or not less than 4 inches from any wall. When the
detector is mounted on a wall, the top of the detector should be 4 to 12
inches from the ceiling.
® Do not install smoke alarms where normal ambient temperatures
are above 100°F (37.8°C), or below 40°F (4°C). Also, do not locate alarm
in front of air conditioners, heating registers, or other locations where
normal air circulation will keep smoke from entering the detector.
FIRE PREVENTION AND ESCAPE
Thepurposeofanearlywarningsmokealarmistodetectthepresence
of fire in its early stages, and sound an alarm giving the occupants more
time to exit the premise before the smoke reaches a dangerous
concentration level.
Fires start even with the best of housekeeping and fire-prevention
procedures. Fire is an unexpected event. Early warning detection alerts
occupants in time to act.
KNOW FIRE HAZARDS. No detection device can protect life in all
situations. Therefore, safeguards should be taken to avoid such poten-
tially dangerous situations as smoking in bed, leaving children home
alone, cleaning with flammable liquids such as gasoline.
the best fire protection is minimizing fire hazards through proper
storage of materials and general good housekeeping techniques. A
cluttered basement, attic, or other storage area is an open invitation to
fire.
Careless use of combustible materials and electrical appliances, or
overloading of electrical outlets are other prime causes in starting fires.
It is most important that explosive and/or fast-burning materials be
eliminated from the home if at all possible.
Even after proper precautions have been taken, fires can start. Be
prepared.
IN CASE OF FIRE. 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 at 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 relatively 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 the household realizes and
understands this danger.
Use your neighbor’s phone or a street fire alarm box. The job of
extinguishing the fire should be left to the professionals. Too many
unforeseen things can occur when inexperienced people try to extin-
guish a fire.
BE PREPARED. Perform fire drills regularly. Use them to assure
recognition of an alarm signal. For your protection, simulate different
circumstances (smoke in hall, in living room, etc.). Then have everyone
react to the situation.
Draw a floor plan and show two exits from each room. Frequently, a
knotted rope or ladder from a window will serve this purpose. It is
importantthatchildrenbeinstructedcarefully,becausetheytendtohide
in times of crisis.
It is imperative that one meeting place outside the home be estab-
lished. You should insist that everyone meet there during an alarm. This
willeliminatethe tragedy ofsomeonereenteringthe house foramissing
member who is actually safe.
If you have children and/or invalids residing in your household, you
can help your fire department. Most fire departments have window
decals available for use in children’s or invalid’s bedrooms. Properly
used, these decals will quickly identify sleeping quarters of these
individuals and show the department where to look first for members of
your household.
® Additional information on Household Fire Warning is available at
nominal cost from The National Fire Protection Agency, Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269. Request Standard No. NFPA 72.
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NAPCO LIMITED WARRANTYNAPCO LIMITED WARRANTY
NAPCO SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. (NAPCO) warrants
its products to be free from manufacturing defects in
materials andworkmanship for thirty-six monthsthirty-six months following
the date of manufacture. NAPCO will, within said period,
at its option, repair or replace any product failing to
operatecorrectlywithoutchargetothe original purchaser
or user.
This warranty shall not apply to any equipment, or any
part thereof, which has been repaired by others, improp-
erlyinstalled,improperlyused,abused,altered,damaged,
subjected to acts of God, or on which any serial numbers
have been altered, defaced or removed. Seller will not be
responsible for any dismantling or reinstallation charges.
THEREARENOWARRANTIES,EXPRESSORIMPLIED,
WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE
FACE HEREOF. THERE IS NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR A WARRANTY
OFFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE.ADDITION-
ALLY, THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER OB-
LIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF NAPCO.
Any action for breach of warranty, including but not
limited to any implied warranty of merchantability, must
be brought within the six months following the end of the
warranty period. IN NO CASE SHALL NAPCO BE LIABLE
TO ANYONE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDEN-
TAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
WARRANTY,EXPRESSORIMPLIED,EVENIF THE LOSS
OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE SELLER’S OWN NEG-
LIGENCE OR FAULT.
In case of defect, contact the security professional who
installed and maintains your security system. In order to
exercise the warranty, the product must be returned by
the security professional, shipping costs prepaid and in-
sured to NAPCO. After repair or replacement, NAPCO
assumes the cost of returning products under warranty.
NAPCO shall have no obligation under this warranty, or
otherwise, if the product has been repaired by others,
improperly installed, improperly used, abused, altered,
damaged, subjected to accident, nuisance, flood, fire or
acts of God, or on which any serial numbers have been
altered, defaced or removed. NAPCO will not be respon-
sible for any dismantling, reassembly or reinstallation
charges.
This warranty contains the entire warranty. It is theThis warranty contains the entire warranty. It is the
sole warranty and any prior agreements or represole warranty and any prior agreements or repre--
sentations, whether oral or written, are either mergedsentations, whether oral or written, are either merged
herein or are expressly cancelled. NAPCO neither asherein or are expressly cancelled. NAPCO neither as--
sumes, nor authorizes any other person purporting tosumes, nor authorizes any other person purporting to
actonitsbehalfto modify, to change, or toassumeforactonits behalf to modify, to change, ortoassumefor
it, any other warranty or liability concerning its prodit, any other warranty or liability concerning its prod--
ucts.ucts.
In no event shall NAPCO be liable for an amount in
excess of NAPCO’s original selling price of the product,
for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, inciden-
tal, consequential, or otherwise arising out of any failure
oftheproduct.Seller’swarranty, as hereinabovesetforth,
shall not be enlarged, diminished or affected by and no
obligation or liability shall arise or grow out of Seller’s
renderingoftechnicaladviceorserviceinconnectionwith
Buyer’s order of the goods furnished hereunder.
NAPCO RECOMMENDS THAT THE ENTIRE SYSTEM
BE COMPLETELY TESTED WEEKLY.
Warning:Warning: Despite frequent testing, and due to, but not
limited to, any or all of the following; criminal tampering,
electrical or communications disruption, it is possible for
the system to fail to perform as expected. NAPCO does
not represent that the product/system may not be com-
promised or circumvented; or that the product or system
will prevent any personal injury or property loss by bur-
glary, robbery, fire or otherwise; nor that the product or
system will in all cases provide adequate warning or
protection.Aproperlyinstalledandmaintainedalarmmay
only reduce risk of burglary, robbery, fire or otherwise but
itisnot insurance or a guaranteethat these events will not
occur. CONSEQUENTLY, SELLER SHALL HAVE NO LI-
ABILITY FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY
DAMAGE, OR OTHER LOSS BASED ON A CLAIM THE
PRODUCT FAILED TO GIVE WARNING. Therefore, the
installer should in turn advise the consumer to take any
and all precautions for his or her safety including, but not
limited to, fleeing the premises and calling police or fire
department, in order to mitigate the possibilities of harm
and/or damage.
NAPCO is not an insurer of either the property or safety
of the user’s family or employees, and limits its liability for
any loss or damage including incidental or consequential
damages to NAPCO’s original selling price of the product
regardless of the cause of such loss or damage.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or dif-
ferentiate in their treatment of limitations of liability for
ordinary or gross negligence, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.