Use and Care Guide

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If local codes do not specify, be sure the neutral wire is common to all alarms. The maximum
wire run distance between the  rst and last alarm/device in an interconnected system is
1,000 feet. NOTE: Use standard household wire, 18 gauge or larger, rated at least 300V,
as required by local codes. This wire is commonly available at most electrical supply and
hardware stores. The resistance of the interconnect wiring shall be a maximum of 10 Ohms.
The alarm wiring shall be in accordance with the provisions of Articles 210 and 300.3(B) of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. According to the NFPA 72 / Ed. 2016; paragraph
29.6.3 Household Fire Alarm Systems /AC Primary Power Source: “AC primary (main) power
shall be supplied from an un-switched portion of a branch circuit also used for power and
lighting.”
2. Attach the mounting bracket to the electrical junction box.
3. Activate the Permanent Power backup battery feature by removing and discarding the battery
pull tab. The alarm will sound one long beep to con rm it is powered up. Once activated, the
alarm cannot be turned off without permanent deactivation. The alarm will remain on for the
next ten years under normal operating conditions. Press and release the Test/Silence button.
The alarm will sound 3 beeps and the red SMK LED will blink in sync with the cycle of 3 beeps
and turn off.
This alarm will not operate until the long beep is heard immediately after removing the pull tab.
Press and release the test button. If the alarm sounds, it has been effectively activated.
If the alarm does not sound after pressing the test button, the alarm is not activated and will not
provide protection.
4. Plug the AC QUICK CONNECTOR into the alarm base. Push and twist the alarm clockwise
onto the mounting bracket.
5. See "OPTIONAL TAMPER RESISTANT FEATURE" and "TO ACTIVATE THE LOCKING
FEATURE" instructions on Page 4.
6. Turn on AC power and check the LED's for proper operation. The green LED should be on to indicate
AC power. The red LED blinks on once approx. every 2 minutes to indicate proper operation.
SMOKE ALARM
TAMPER PIN
TEST/SILENCE
BUTTON
OPERATION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
NORMAL OPERATION: The alarm is operating once the AC power is connected, the battery
pull tab has been removed, and the alarm has sounded one long beep. The green LED is on, the
red LED blinks on once approximately every two minutes. The horn is silent. When products of
combustion are sensed, the alarm sounds a loud alarm which continues until the air is cleared.
This alarm incorporates the NFPA recognized horn signal for evacuation. During alarm mode, the
horn produces three long beeps followed by a two second pause and then continually repeats.
READY/ACTIVE CONDITION: The red LED blinks on once approx. every 2 minutes to indicate
the alarm is properly functioning.
LOCAL ORIGINATING ALARM CONDITION: The alarm emits a loud, pulsating alarm sound and
the red LED blinks in sync with the alarm sound.
NON-ORIGINATING ALARM CONDITION: The red LED is off and the alarm emits a loud,
pulsating alarm.
GREEN LED: The green LED is on whenever AC power is turned on.
120 VAC 60Hz
100mA Max.