9120 series – First Alert DUAL IONIZATION 9120/9120B/9120AB/9120LB/9120B-48P/9120B-48B/9120B-GFD/91206CP/9120B6CP User Manual

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A R C H I T E C T U R A L A N D E N G I N E E R I N G S P E C

I N S T A L L A T I O N O F A L A R M

The smoke alarm shall be a BRK Model 9120B (battery backup) or 9120 (no battery
backup) and shall provide at a minimum the following features and functions:
1. A Ionization smoke sensing chamber.
2. The unit shall be capable of self restoring.
3. Fully screened sensing chamber to resist entry of small insects

thereby reducing the probability of unwanted alarms.

4. Powered by 120V AC, 60Hz and have a monitored 9V battery backup model

(9120B only). and a solid state piezo horn rated at 85dB at 10 ft.

5. A visual green LED power-on indicator to confirm unit is receiving power or

is in alarm.

6. A full function test button should check all alarm functions by simulating a smoke

condition, causing the unit to alarm.

7. Silence feature - Temporarily silence unwanted nuisance alarms.
8. Two Locking features - tamper resistant locking pins that lock battery drawer

and/or alarm to mounting bracket.

9. The unit shall be capable of operating between 40°F (4°C) and

100°F (38°C) and relative humidity between 10% and 90%.

10. The unit shall have a gasketless base for easy installation and be capable of

keeping alarm secure over a wide rotation range to allow for true alarm

alignment.

11. The unit shall have a plug in connector and be capable of interconnection of up to

18 alarms, 12 of which can be smoke alarms.

12. The unit shall at a minimum meet the requirements of UL217, CSFM,

NFPA 72, NFPA 101, ICC

S H I P P I N G S P E C S :

T E C H N I C A L S P E C S

Individual Carton Dimensions

5.69"L x 2.25"W x 5.59"H

Weight

0.53 lbs. (9120); .61 lbs. (9120B)

Cube

0.041 ft3

UPC

9120: 0 29054 51300 7

9120B: 0 29054 51301 4

9120AB: 0 29054 51302 1

9120LB: 0 29054 51303 8

Master Carton Dimensions

14.43"L x 6.19"W x 12.63"H

Master Pack

12 (9120, 9120B, 9120AB, 9120LB)

(9120B-GFD)

48 (9120B-48P, 9120B-48B)

Weight

7.0 lbs. (9120)

7.9 lbs. (9120B)

12.8 lbs: (9120B-GFD)

25.0 lbs (9120B-48P, 9120B-48B)

Cube:

0.653 ft3 (9120, 9120B, 9120AB, 9120LB)

1.20 ft3 (9120B-GFD)

2.36 ft3 (9120B-48P, 9120B-48B)

I2of5:

9120: 100 29054 51300 4

9120B: 100 29054 51301 1

9120AB: 100 29054 51302 8

9120LB: 100 29054 51303 5

Pallet Information

Cases per Layer

19 (9120, 9120B, 9120AB, 9120LB)

(9120B-GFD)

6 (9120B-48P, 9120B-48B)

Number of Layers:

3 (9120, 9120B, 9120AB, 9120LB)

(9120B-GFD)

3 (9120B-48P, 9120B-48B)

Cases per Pallet:

57 (9120, 9120B, 9120AB, 9120LB)

(9120B-GFD)

18 (9120B-48P, 9120B-48B)

Units per Pallet:

684 (9120, 9120B, 9120AB, 9120LB)

756

(9120B-GFD)

864 (9120B-48P, 9120B-48B)

Cube:

42.2 ft3 (9120, 9120B, 9120AB, 9120LB)

55.8 ft3 (9120B-GFD)

43.4 ft3 (9120B-48P, 9120B-48B)

Weight:

393 lbs. (9120)

439 lbs. (9120B, 9120AB, 9120LB)

601 lbs: (9120B-GFD)

479 lbs (9120B-48P)

649 lbs. (9120B-48B)

Alarm Dimensions:

5.6” dia x 2.0”H

Weight:

6.5 oz (9120); 7.8 oz (9120B)

Operating Voltage:

120V AC 60Hz w/ 9V battery backup (9120B only)

Operating Current:

.04 amps (standby/alarm)

Temperature Range:

40°F (4°C) to 100°F (38°C)

Humidity Range:

10% to 90% relative humidity (RH)

Audio Alarm:

85dB at 10 feet

Test/Silence:

Electronically simulates smoke condition,

causing the unit to alarm

Press and hold test/silence button

Alarm Reset:

Automatic when smoke clears

Interconnections:

Up to 18 units of First Alert or BRK Smoke, CO and

Heat Alarms. Maximum of 12 smoke alarms. See

user’s manual for details.

Smoke Sensor:

Dual chamber ionization

Indicator Lights/Sounds:
AC Power:

Constant Green LED

DC Power:

Intermittent Red LED (9120B only)

Local Alarm:

Red LED flashes rapidly

Remote Alarm:

Red LED out.

Latching Alarm:

Green LED flashes 2 sec. on/2 sec. off after local alarm

Listing:

Listed to UL217 Standard

First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust
BRK is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.
CM2924

5.6"

TOP VIEW

SIDE VIEW

2.0"

CAT.

9120 Series

THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM

Mounting bracket

Mounting Slots

Locking Pins

Hot (Black) AC Wire

Nuetral (White) AC Wire

Interconnect (Orange) Wire

Battery Drawer Latch

Battery Drawer - Install

9V battery here

Quick-Connect Plug

MOUNTING

BRACKET

Installation of this smoke alarm must conform to all local electrical
codes and Article 760 of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
and NFPA 72. Interconnected units must meet the following
requirements: Total length of wire interconnecting units should be
less than 1000 feet, be #18 gauge or larger and be rated at least
300V. It is recommended that all units be on the same fuse or
circuit breaker. If local codes do not permit, be sure the neutral
wire is common to both phases.

(Model 9120B only)

A. Unswitched 120VAC 60 Hz source

B. To additional units; Maximum = 18 total
(Maximum 12 Smoke Alarms)

1. Smoke Alarm

5. Junction Box

2. Ceiling or Wall

6. Neutral Wire (White)

3. Power Connector

7. Interconnect Wire (Orange)

4. Wire Nut

8. Hot Wire (Black)

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