BRK electronic 100S - Manual (Page 2)

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WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
• Don’t panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan. Your safe escape may depend on thinking clearly and remem-
bering what you have practiced.
• Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don’t stop to get dressed or collect anything.
• Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them to see if they are hot. If a door is cool,
open it slowly. Don’t open a hot door—use an alternate escape route.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably wet). Take short, shallow breaths.
• Keep doors and windows closed, unless you need to escape through them.
• Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home, and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.
• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside. Give your address, then your name.
• Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer and on creating your own family escape plan.
IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE INSTALLING SMOKE ALARM
Read “Where To Install Smoke Alarms” and “Where Not To Install Smoke Alarms” before beginning. This unit monitors
the air, and when smoke reaches its sensing chamber, it alarms. It can give you more time to escape before fire
spreads. This unit can ONLY give an early warning of developing fires if it is installed, maintained and located where
smoke can reach it, and where all residents can hear it, as described in this manual. This unit will not sense gas, heat,
or flame. It cannot prevent or extinguish fires.
HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
This unit is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box up to a 4-inch diagonal size, on either the ceiling
or wall (if allowed by local electrical codes). Read “Where to Install Smoke Alarms” and “Where Not To Install Smoke
Alarms” before you begin installation.
Tools you will need: Standard/Flathead screwdriver.
Installing This Smoke Alarm:
The basic installation of this smoke alarm is the similar whether you want to install one smoke alarm, or interconnect more
than one smoke alarm.
If you are interconnecting more than one smoke alarm, you MUST read “Special
Requirements For Interconnected Smoke Alarms” below before you begin installation.
1. Remove the mounting bracket from the base. Install the mounting bracket to the junction box.
2. Place foam gasket against the back of unit. Line up the cut-outs with the power input block. It will only fit one way.
IMPORTANT !
You must install the foam gasket supplied to ensure proper operation and to comply with UL standards.
3. Using wire nuts, connect the power connector to the household wiring.
4. Plug the power connector into the back of the smoke alarm.
5. Line up the alignment tab on the base with the alignment tab on the mounting bracket. Turn the smoke alarm
clockwise (right) until you hear the unit snap into place.
6. Check all connections.
7. Make sure the smoke alarm is receiving AC power. Under normal operation, the green power indicator light will shine
continuously. If the power indicator light does not light, TURN OFF POWER TO THE JUNCTION BOX and recheck all
connections. If all connections are correct and the power indicator still does not light when you restore the power, the
unit should be replaced immediately.
8. Test the smoke alarm. Press and hold the test button on the cover of the unit until the alarm sounds (the unit may
continue to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button). During testing, you will hear a loud, repeating
horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause. In an interconnected series, you must test each smoke alarm
individually.
IMPORTANT!
If any smoke alarm does not alarm, TURN OFF POWER and recheck connections. If any smoke alarm still does not alarm
when you test it after restoring power, replace it immediately.
Special Requirements For Interconnected Smoke Alarms
Interconnected units can provide earlier warning of fire than stand-alone units, especially if a fire starts in a remote area of
the home. If any unit in the series senses smoke, all units will alarm. This unit can be interconnected with
BRK Electronics ®
smoke alarms 100S, 2002RAC, 4120B, 4120SB, 4919, 5919, 5919TH, 86RAC; BRK Electronics ® heat alarm HD6135F;
First Alert ® smoke alarms SA4120B, SA4121B, SA4919B, SA86B, SA100B.
IMPORTANT!
Interconnect units within a single family residence only. Otherwise all households will experience unwanted alarms when
you test any unit in the series. Interconnected units will only work if they are wired to compatible units and all
requirements are met.
Interconnected units must meet ALL of the following requirements:
• A maximum of 18 units total may be interconnected (Maximum of 12 smoke alarms).
• The same fuse or circuit breaker must power all interconnected smoke alarms.
• The total length of wire interconnecting the units should be less than 1000 feet (300 meters). The interconnect
wire should be #18 gauge or larger, rated at least 300V. If an interconnect wire is not already part of your house-
hold wiring, you will need to install one. This type of wire is commonly available at Hardware and Electrical Supply
stores.
• All wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and Article 760 of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
Refer to NFPA 72, Chapter 2 and/or your local building code for further connection requirements.
WEEKLY TESTING
It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working properly. Using the test button is the
recommended way to test this smoke alarm.
Press and hold the test button on the cover of the unit until the alarm sounds
(the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button). If it does not alarm, make sure the unit is receiving
power and test it again. If it still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
During testing, you will hear a loud, repeating horn
pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause. When testing a series of interconnected units you must test each unit
individually. Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible, but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it
working properly.
• Test it at least once a week.
• Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum off any dust using your household vacuum’s soft
brush attachment.
Never use water, cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.
• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Where To Install Smoke Alarms.”
IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS
Responding To An Alarm
During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
If the unit alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the source of the smoke, get everyone out of the house immediately.
Stay calm and follow your family escape plan. Stay as low to the ground as possible, and cover your mouth with a damp
cloth. Never open a door before testing to see if it is hot. Call the Fire Department from outside, and give them your address
then name. Read “What To Do In Case Of Fire” at the end of this manual for more information.
If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a fire—cooking smoke or an extremely dusty furnace—
open a nearby window or door and fan the smoke away from the unit. This will silence the alarm, and once the smoke clears
the unit will reset itself automatically.
IF YOUR SMOKE ALARM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY
If this unit is not working properly, there are a few simple things you should check before returning or replacing the unit:
• Make sure it is clean as described in “Regular Maintenance.” A build-up of dirt, dust or grease can affect the
unit’s performance.
• Make sure the unit is installed in a proper location. If you experience frequent unwanted alarms, try relocating it.
See “Where to Install Smoke Alarms” for details.
• Make sure it is receiving AC power from the household current.
CAUTION !
Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or AC/DC smoke alarm. First, turn off the AC
power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Next, remove the battery from smoke alarms with battery back-up.
Finally, press and hold the test button for 5-10 seconds to discharge the branch circuit.
If the unit is still not operating properly, and it is still under warranty, send it, shipping prepaid, to: BRK Brands, Inc., Attn.:
Consumer Affairs, 3920 Enterprise Court, Aurora, IL 60504-8132. Enclose a note in the package describing what’s wrong
with the unit. See warranty information at the end of this manual.
CAUTION !
Do not try to fix the unit yourself—this will void your warranty!
10-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Coverage: BRK Brands, Inc. warrants its enclosed smoke alarm to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under
normal use for a period of ten years from the date of purchase. During the first year after the date of purchase, BRK Brands, Inc.
will replace any defective smoke alarm without charge. During the next nine years, BRK Brands, Inc. will replace any defective
smoke alarm at a charge to you not to exceed BRK Brands, Inc.’s cost. This is your exclusive warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the
original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. Dealers, service centers, or retail stores
selling this product do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty. In new
construction, if your smoke alarms were installed by a contractor, this warranty is valid for the homeowner at the time of
installation from the date of original installation and is not transferable.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the
product, use on improper voltage, current or battery, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration
by anyone other than BRK Brands, Inc. Further, the warranty does not cover acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and
tornadoes.
BRK Brands, Inc. shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or
implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose is limited in duration for 10 years. Some states, provinces, or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary
from state to state, or province to province.
Service: Units under warranty and in need of repair should be returned, shipping prepaid, to BRK Brands, Inc., Attn.:
Consumer Affairs, 3920 Enterprise Court, Aurora, IL 60504-8132.
DANGER!
• ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power to the area where you will install this unit at the circuit
breaker or fuse box before beginning installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may
result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
WARNING !
• This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is recommended that you install special units
which use devices like flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents.
• Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes in your area; Article 760 of the National
Electrical Code (NFPA 70), NFPA 72, 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA); OTFDC (CABO), and
any other local or building codes that may apply. Wiring and installation must be performed by a licensed
electrician. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in injury or property damage.
• This unit must be powered by a 24-hour, 120VAC 60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by
a switch, dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure to connect this unit to a 24-hour circuit may
prevent it from providing constant protection.
• It is possible an electrical fire could occur on the circuit powering this unit. If this happened, the power to
the unit could be cut off and it may fail to alarm. Some safety experts recommend wiring warning devices
like this unit on separate circuits from other appliances, since these circuits are not as likely to be over-
loaded. Other safety experts recommend wiring these units on the same circuits as appliances so it is
more readily apparent if the circuit fails. Whichever circuit you choose, it is recommended you also install
battery powered units as back-ups in case of fire on the circuit powering the AC powered units.
• Never disconnect the power from an AC powered unit to stop an unwanted alarm. Doing so will disable
the unit and remove your protection. In the case of a true unwanted alarm open a window or fan the
smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically when it returns to normal operation. Never
remove the batteries from a battery operated unit to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke,
etc.). Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.
CAUTION !
• Connect this unit ONLY to other compatible units. See “How To Install This Smoke Alarm” for details.
Do not connect it to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device. Connecting anything else to this unit
may damage it or prevent it from operating properly.
• Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding. It is loud to wake you in an emergency.
Exposure to the horn at close range may harm your hearing. When testing the unit, step back when the
horn starts sounding.
• Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from
operating properly.
Important Installation Parts
The Mounting Bracket The Foam Gasket The Power Connector
The mounting bracket installs onto
the junction box. It has a variety of
screw slots to fit most boxes. If a
junction box is not already in place,
install one using standard #12 or #14
gauge copper wire. To remove the
mounting bracket from the smoke
alarm base, hold the smoke alarm
base firmly and twist the mounting
bracket counterclockwise. The foam gasket prevents air
currents from coming through
the junction box and blowing
smoke away from the sensor. It
must be installed to comply with
UL standards. When installing
the foam gasket, line up the cut-
outs with the power input block
on the smoke alarm. • The black wire is “hot.”
• The white wire is neutral.
• The orange wire is for interconnect.
If you need to remove the power connector,
insert a flat screwdriver blade between the
power connector and the security tab inside
the power input block. Gently pry back the
tab and pull the connector free.
The power connector plugs into a
power input block on the smoke alarm.
It supplies the unit with AC power.
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Parts of this smoke alarm
1 Mounting slot and screw 8 Hot (black) AC wire
2 Junction box 9 Interconnect wire
3 Mounting bracket 10 Foam gasket
4 Alignment Arrow On Mounting
Bracket 11 Alignment arrow on alarm
5 Mounting slot and screw 12 Battery back-up slide-out
door
6 Wire strip gauge 13 Turn this way to attach to
bracket
7 Neutral (white) AC wire 14 Turn this way to remove from
bracket
STAND-ALONE SMOKE ALARM ONLY: INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARMS ONLY:
• Connect the white wire on the power connector
to the neutral wire in the junction box.
• Connect the black wire on the power connector
to the hot wire in the junction box.
• Tuck the orange wire inside the junction box.
It is used for interconnect only
Strip off about 1/2” (12 mm) of the plastic coating on
the orange wire on the power connector.
• Connect the white wire on the power connector
to the neutral wire in the junction box.
• Connect the black wire on the power connector
to the hot wire in the junction box.
• Connect the orange wire on the power connector
to the interconnect wire in the junction box.
Repeat for each unit you are interconnecting.
Never connect the hot or neutral wires in the
junction box to the orange interconnect wire.
STAND-ALONE SMOKE ALARM ONLY: INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARMS ONLY:
• If you are only installing one smoke alarm,
restore power to the junction box. • If you are interconnecting multiple smoke
alarms, repeat steps 1-6 for each smoke alarm
in the series. When you are finished, restore
power to the junction box.
DANGER!
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not restore power until all smoke alarms are completely installed.
Restoring power before installation is complete may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
WARNING !
• Failure to meet any of the requirements for interconnecting smoke alarms could damage the units, and
cause them to malfunction, removing your protection.
• AC and AC/DC smoke alarms can be interconnected. Under AC power, all units will alarm when one
senses smoke. When power is interrupted, only the AC/DC units in the series will continue to send and
receive signals. AC powered smoke alarms will not operate.
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1 Smoke alarm 3 Power connector 5 Junction box 7 Interconnect wire
2 Ceiling or wall 4 Wire nut 6 Neutral (white) AC wire 8 Hot (black) AC wire
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120V AC
60Hz source
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To additional units;
Maximum = 18 total
(Maximum 12
smoke alarms)
WARNING !
NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your
home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the unit’s operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
If you choose to use an aerosol smoke product to test the smoke alarm, be certain to use one that has been Listed to
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Safety Standards, and use it only as directed. Use of non-UL Listed products or
improper use of UL Listed products may affect the smoke alarm’s sensitivity.
WARNING !
• If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you of a potentially dangerous situation
that requires your immediate attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result in
injury or death. If the unit alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the source of the smoke, get
everyone out of the house immediately.
• Never disconnect the AC power to quiet an unwanted alarm. Disconnecting the power disables the
alarm so it cannot sense smoke. This will remove your protection. Instead open a window or fan the
smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.
DANGER!
• ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Attempting to disconnect the power connector from the unit when the
power is on may result in electrical shock, serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT!
When an interconnected system of AC powered units is in alarm, the alarm indicator light on the unit(s) that triggered
the alarm will blink rapidly. It will remain OFF on any remaining units.
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