1 INSIDE THIS MANUAL THIS USER’S MANUAL HAS BEEN RESIZED TO PRINT OUT ON 8-1/2 x 11” PAGES. BLACK page numbers reference the original printed document. RED page numbers reference this web version. Other Features Of Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 /5 10-Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 /5 All Rights Reserved. ©1999 BRK Brands, Inc. OTHER FEATURES OF SMOKE ALARMS Battery (DC) operated smoke alarms: Provide protection even when electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units are easy to install, and do not require professional installation. AC powered smoke alarms: Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails. Units must be installed by a qualified electrician. AC/DC powered smoke alarms: (AC with battery back-up): Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm. They will operate if electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units must be Smoke alarms for the hearing impaired: Special purpose smoke alarms should be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a visual alarm and an audible alarm horn, and meet the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
These units can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if BRK Electronics ® model 100S is an AC powered unit that has an 85 decibel alarm and a 177 candela strobe light, which flashes rapidly when the unit is in alarm. All these units are designed to provide early warning of fires if located, installed and cared for
as described in the user’s SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS This smoke alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in places housing many people—like The following information applies to all four types of buildings listed below: In new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or AC/DC powered smoke alarms only. In existing construction, AC, AC/DC, or DC
1. Single-Family Residence: Single family home, townhouse. It is recommended smoke alarms be installed on every level of the home, in every bedroom, and in each bedroom hallway. 2. Multi-Family or Mixed Occupant Residence: Apartment building, condominium. This smoke alarm is suitable for use in individual apartments or condos, provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection 3. Institutions: Hospitals, day care facilities, long-term health care facilities. This smoke alarm is suitable for use in individual patient sleeping/resident rooms, provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection 4. Hotels and Motels: Also boarding houses and dormitories. This smoke alarm is suitable for use inside individual sleeping/resident rooms, provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS Smoke
alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from home fires worldwide. However, like any warning Smoke alarms cannot work without power. Battery operated units cannot work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong type of batteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed
correctly. AC units Smoke alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach them. Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls, on roofs, or on the other side of closed doors
may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the alarm. That is why one Smoke alarms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the home. For example, a stand-alone unit on the second floor may not detect smoke from a basement fire until the fire spreads. This may not give you enough time to
Ionization smoke alarms are generally more effective at detecting flaming fires which Photoelectric smoke alarms are generally more effective at
detecting smoldering fires For maximum protection, use both types of smoke alarms on each level of your home. User’s Manual General Use Smoke Alarm Cat. 83R M06-2039-005 8/99 Model 83R IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE. This user’s manual contains important
information about your smoke alarm’s operation. If you are installing Which smoke detector is being recalled?Recall Details
The recalled units are Kidde Model Series 2040, 2050, 2060 and 2070 Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide alarms.
Why does my hardMost hard-wired smoke detectors include a 9-volt backup battery that's supposed to kick in if your home loses electricity. If that battery is running low, your detector alerts you with a high-pitched beep.
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