User guide
D400-08-00  3   I56-280-05R
Wire connections are made by stripping about 
3
⁄8″ of insu-
lation from the end of the wire (use strip gauge molded in 
base), sliding the bare end of the wire under the clamping 
plate,  and  tightening  the  clamping  plate  screw.  A  typical 
wiring  diagram  for  a  4-wire  detector  system  is  shown  in 
Figure 3.
Tamper-proof Feature
This  detector  includes  a  tamper-proof  feature  that,  when 
activated, prevents removal of the detector without the use 
of a tool. To activate this feature, break off the smaller tab 
at the scribed line on the tamper-proof tab, located on the 
detector mounting  bracket (see Figure 2),  then install  the 
detector. To remove the detector from the bracket once the 
tamper-proof feature has been activated, depress the tam-
per-proof tab located  in the slot  on the  mounting bracket 
(see Figure 4) and  turn  the detector counterclockwise for 
removal.
Installation
WARNING
Remove power from initiating-device circuits before install-
ing detectors.
1. Wire detector per installation guidelines.
2. Line up arrows on the  detector with arrows on the 
mounting bracket.
3. Turn the detector clockwise until it clicks into place.
4. After  all  detectors have  been  installed,  apply  power to 
the control unit.
5. Test the detector as described under TESTING.
6. Reset the detector at the system control panel.
7. Notify the proper authorities the system is in operation.
CAUTION
Dust  covers  can  be  used  to  help  limit  dust  entry  to  the 
detector,  but  they  are  not  a  substitute  for  removing  the 
detector  during  building  construction.  Remove  any  dust 
covers before placing system in service.
CAUTION
Smoke detectors are not  to  be  used  with  detector  guards 
unless the combination  has been evaluated and found 
suitable for that purpose.
Testing
NOTE:  Before  testing,  notify  the  proper  authorities  that 
the  smoke  detector system  is undergoing  main-
tenance,  and  therefore will  temporarily  be  out  of 
service. Disable  the  zone  or system  undergoing 
maintenance to prevent unwanted alarms.
Before  testing  the  detector,  look  for  the  presence  of  the 
flashing LED. If  it does not flash,  power has been lost  to 
the detector (check the wiring), or it is defective (return for 
repair, see warranty information).
Detectors  must  be  tested  after  installation  and  following 
periodic  maintenance.  The  1412  and  1424  may  be  tested 
as follows:
A. Recessed Test Switch
 1. A test switch is located on the detector housing (see 
Figure 4).
 2. Push and hold the recessed test switch with a 0.1 inch 
maximum diameter tool.
 3. The LED on the detector should light within 30 sec-
onds.
 4. Reset the detector at the system control panel.
B. Test Module (System Sensor Model No. MOD400R)
 The  MOD400  or  MOD400R  is  used  with  an  analog  or 
digital voltmeter  to check the detector sensitivity as 
described in the test module’s manual.
C. Aerosol Generator (Gemini 501)
 Set the generator to represent 4%/ft. to 5%/ft. obscura-
tion as described  in the Gemini 501 manual. Using the 
bowl shaped applicator, apply aerosol until unit alarms.
Notify the proper authorities the system is back on line.
Detectors that fail these tests should be cleaned as described 
under  MAINTENANCE  and  retested.  If  the  detectors  still 
fail these tests, they should be returned for repair.
PUSH RECESSED TEST SWITCH WITH
A 0.1" MAX. DIAMETER TOOL.
TEST MODULE
SOCKET
LED
RECESSED
TEST SWITCH
TAMPER SLOT
Figure 4. Bottom and side view showing position of test switch:
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