Edwards Signaling 517FH - Manual (Page 4)

Figure 4: A SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE LOCATED ON EACH
STORY.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION
We recommend replacing your alarm(s) every ten (10) years;
why:
• Dust, dirt, and other environmental contaminants can affect your
alarm over a prolonged period.
• Fast changing industry consensus standards and codes on all
alarms make it advisable to periodically upgrade your alarm to
maximize life safety.
• Assurance that your smoke alarm and/or heat detector needs
are kept abreast with the constantly improving electronic tech-
nology.
• Smoke alarms and heat detectors are recognized as one of the
lowest cost ways to protect dwelling inhabitants against the dan-
ger of fire(s). It makes good common sense to periodically re-
place and update your smoke alarm and/or heat detector that
contributes so much to life safety.
MOUNTING LOCATION
This heat detector can be mounted on a ceiling or wall with
equal efficiency in either location.
• Ceiling location—alarm should be mounted as close as pos-
sible to the center of a hallway or room. If this is not possible,
the edge of the alarm should be at least 4 inches from any wall.
• Wall location—locate the top of the alarm at least 4 inches and
not more than 12 inches from the ceiling.
Figure 5: RECOMMENDED HEAT DETECTOR MOUNTING LO-
CATIONS
The placement of the detector is critical if maximum speed of
fire detection is desired. Thus, a logical location for a detector is
the center of the ceiling. At this location, the detector is closest to
all areas of the room.
LOCATIONS TO AVOID
Placing detectors where they will not operate properly causes
nuisance alarms. To avoid nuisance alarms, do not place heat
detectors:
••••• Where temperatures are regularly below 0
o F (-31 o C) or above
110 o F (43 o C).
••••• In air streams passing by kitchens. It is possible normal air
currents can draw cooking heat into the sensor of a unit near the
kitchen. If you experience frequent unwanted alarms from a unit
near your kitchen, try relocating it. Do not install your heat de-
tector over a stove or a range.
••••• In dead air spaces at the top of a peaked roof or in the cor-
ners between ceilings and walls. Dead air may prevent heat
from reaching a detector. See Figures 1 and 5 for recommended
mounting locations.
••••• Near fluorescent light fixtures. Electrical “noise” from nearby
fluorescent light fixtures may cause a nuisance alarm. Install
alarms at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) away from such light fix-
tures.
WARNING: Never disconnect an AC alarm to silence a nuisance
alarm. Use a cold damp rag or sponge and apply to the heat
sensor (silver disk) on the face of the unit. The detector will
automatically turn off when the temperature of the sensor falls
below 135
o F. Do not unnecessarily stand close to the alarm. The
sound produced by the alarm is loud because it is designed to
awaken you in an emergency. Prolonged exposure to the horn at
a close distance may be harmful to your hearing.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: New Construction: DO NOT attach alarm head until
AFTER sanding, painting, and other dust creating situations are
finished and cleaned up.
WIRING/GENERAL
1. Use U.L. Listed cable with Class1 insulation.
2. Observe local code requirements. Use box connector to an-
chor cable to outlet box.
3. Metal outlet boxes must be grounded to earth ground.
4. Use only Duracell MN 1604 battery or Eveready 522 battery
with the 517FH detector.
CAUTION: Turn off electricity to prevent SHOCK and damage to
alarm. Be sure the power line to the alarm is not controlled by any
on/off switch, or other type of switch, other than a fuse or circuit
breaker.
IMPORTANT: Insure that all fluorescent lighting fixtures are prop-
erly grounded.
WARNING: Alarm installation must conform to the electrical
codes in your area and to Article 760 of the U.S. National Electri-
cal Code. Wire installation should be performed only by a licensed
electrician.
MOUNTING OUTLET BOX
Use a 2” x 3” switch box or a 4” square or octagon junction box.
Mount a box for each alarm. If wall mounting is desired, be sure
the box screws are oriented to upper right and lower left corners.
Be sure to use supplied Mounting Plate.