User's Manual

Family Escape Planning
There is often very little time between the detection of a fire
and the time it becomes deadly. Because of this, it is very impor-
tant that a family escape plan be developed and rehearsed.
• Every family member should participate in the escape plan.
• Study the possible escape routes from each location within the
house. Since many fires occur at night, special attention should
be given to the escape routes from sleeping quarters.
• It is essential that escape from a bedroom be possible without
opening the interior door. Consider the following when making
your escape plans:
• Ensure that doors and windows that open to the outside are
easily opened. Ensure that they are not painted shut and that
the locking mechanisms operate smoothly.
• If opening or using the exit is too difficult for children, the eld-
erly or handicapped, plans for their rescue should be devel-
oped. This plan includes making sure that those who are to
perform the rescue can promptly hear the fire warning signal.
• If the exit is above the ground level, an approved fire ladder or
rope should be provided, as well as training in its use.
• Exits on the ground level should be kept clear. Be sure to
remove snow from exterior patio doors in the winter and that
outdoor furniture or equipment does not block exits.
• The family should have a predetermined assembly point where
everyone can be accounted for; for example, across the street
or at a neighbor’s house.
• Once everyone is out of the house, call the Fire Department.
• A good plan emphasizes a quick escape. Do not investigate first
or attempt to fight the fire, and do not attempt to rescue
belongings or valuables as this takes up time. Once outside, do
not re-enter the house; wait for the Fire Department.
• Write the plan down and rehearse it frequently so that should
an emergency ever arise, everyone will know what to do.
Revise the plan as conditions change; for example, when there
are more or fewer family members in the home or if there are
changes to the house.
• Make sure your fire warning system is operational by conduct-
ing weekly tests. If you are unsure about system operation,
contact your smoke detector installer or dealer.
• DSC recommends that you contact your local Fire Department
and request further information on home fire safety and escape
planning. If available, have your local fire prevention officer
conduct an in-house fire safety inspection.
Testing Your Smoke Detector
Follow the test procedure described here or contact your
smoke detector dealer or installer for testing instructions. DSC
recommends that you test the entire alarm system at least
once a week to verify the operation of all system functions.
Smoke Detector Unit Test
Initiate test by pressing the test button for 5 seconds (min.), the
sounder makes clicking noises during this time. Press the button
until the unit alarm sounds, an alarm should be sent to the con-
trol panel. When the button is released, the alarm should cease.
If this does not occur, ensure batteries are the correct type, in
good condition and are installed correctly (see 3. Install Bat-
teries in the Installation Instructions section).
Upon completing the functional testing of the smoke detector,
check the unit’s sensing chamber to ensure proper operation. To
test the sensing chamber, wave a lit cotton wick or punk stick
around the outside of the unit until a generous amount of
smoke enters the sensing chamber or the unit alarms. If the
smoke detector does not function properly, call your smoke
detector installer or dealer for service.
Owners Maintenance
The smoke detector is designed to require minimum mainte-
nance. If the case becomes dusty, vacuum with a small brush
attachment. If the case is greasy, wipe the case gently with a
soft cloth slightly dampened with soapy water.
Never disassemble the smoke detector; there are no user ser-
viceable parts inside the unit. You may only remove detector
from backplate to replace batteries if not serviced by installer.
When replacing the batteries, follow the instructions specified
within the Installation Instructions, Item 3 Install Batteries.
CAUTION: This product uses lithium batteries, improper han-
dling may result in a HEAT, EXPLOSION or FIRE causing per-
sonal injury. DO NOT recharge batteries. Follow the battery
manufacturer’s safety instructions. Dispose of used batteries
in accordance with the regulations in your area.
Never paint the unit. Paint may prevent smoke from entering
the unit. If you are planning renovations or repainting, con-
tact your installer and ask that the unit be temporarily
removed until work is complete.
If the unit is located in an area where it is exposed to high levels
of dust or insects and causes false alarms, it may require service;
contact your smoke detector installer or dealer.
Testing and maintenance procedures shall be in accordance
with CAN/ULC-S552-02.
Specifications
• Diameter (base): 5.8in (147mm)
• Height (including base): 2.077in (528mm)
• Alarm Sensitivity (threshold) UL: 3.0±0.8%/ft obscuration, ULC:
2.0±0.5 %/ft obscuration
• Alarm Sensitivity (threshold) EU: complies with EN54-7
• Warning threshold: 75% of alarm threshold for 120 seconds
• Heat Alarm: 135ºF (57ºC)
• Supervisory Transmission Frequency UL, ULC: 64 min. intervals
• Supervisory Transmission Frequency EU: 12 minute intervals
• Sounder Alarm Pattern UL, EU: evacuation temporal pattern
• Sounder Alarm Pattern ULC: continuous beeps
• Operating Temperature: 32º-100ºF (0º-37.8ºC)
• Humidity: 5%-95% RH, non-condensing
• Batteries (2) CR123A
• Low Battery Detection Low battery 14 days remaining
• Approved Batteries: Panasonic CR123A, Sanyo CR123A and
Duracell DL123A
Alarm Indications
This product has been approved by the California State of Fire
Marshal (CSFM) pursuant to section 13144.1 of the California
Health and Safety Code. See CSFM Listing No. 7272-1273:125
for allowable values and/or conditions for use concerning mate-
rial presented in this document. The approval is subject to reex-
amination, revision and possible cancellation.
This manual shall be used in conjunction with the Installation
Manual of the alarm control panel. All the instructions specified
within that manual must be observed.
Condition LED Sounder Transmission
Normal Flash 1/50s OFF Supervisory
Alarm Smoke Flash 1/1s
Temporal or
Steady
Alarm
Alarm Heat Flash 1/1s
Temporal or
Steady
Alarm
Early Warning
Smoke
Flash 1/50s CHIRP None
Compensation
Trouble High
OFF CHIRP Trouble
Compensation
Trouble Low
OFF CHIRP Trouble
Sensor/
Internal Fault
OFF CHIRP Trouble
Low Battery
0 - 7 days
Flash 1/50s
OFF Low Battery
Low Battery
0 - 7 days & Test or
Alarm
Flash 1/50s
CHIRP
Low Battery
Low Battery After
7 days
Flash 1/50s
CHIRP
Low Battery
Tamper Flash 1/50s OFF Tamper