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SMOKE ALARM MANUAL

Ionization Type Models

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT: Please read this entire owner's manual and

follow all directions as written.

This symbol alerts you to important operating instructions or

to potentially hazardous situations. Please read these items

carefully.

Models

• SA308–Basic

• SA310–Basic

• SA318–General Purpose

• SA320–General Purpose

–Alarm–Pause feature silences nuisance alarms

–Recommended for kitchen area, suitable for all rooms

• SA500–Multi-location

• SA900–Multi-location with Long Life Lithium Battery

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SMOKE ALARM

• Install alarms outside of every bedroom area and on every

floor of your home. Please refer to Section 3 "Where to

Locate Smoke Alarms" for details.

• Install the alarm as close as possible to the center of the

ceiling.

• Your Smoke Alarm is packaged with battery/batteries

disconnected. Connect them before mounting the unit.

Ensure proper polarity of batteries. Alarm may be damaged

if batteries are reversed.

• Replace batteries if the smoke alarm beeps approximately

once every 45 seconds (low battery warning).

• Test the alarm weekly by pressing and holding the cover/test

button for up to 20 seconds until the alarm sounds.

• Smoke alarms have a limited life service. See the

replacement year printed on the side of the alarm.

• Models described in this manual are designed for single

family residences, including homes and apartments, rather

than commercial or industrial use.

Smoke Alarm Safety Features

• Alarm Signal – loud pulsating sound.

• Operating Light (LED) – Light flashes approximately every

45 seconds to let you know that the unit is powered.

• Low Battery Warning Beep – Approximately every 45

seconds for up to 30 days to alert you when the battery

needs replacing.

• Battery Removal Indicator – Cover resists closing if battery

is removed.

• Dual-Ionization Chambers – Advanced design responds to

visible or invisible particles of combustion (smoke) to sense

fires in their earliest stages. Compensates for changes in

humidity and temperature to virtually eliminate "nuisance"

alarms caused by normal atmospheric changes in the home.

CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL

1. CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS

2. SAFETY TIPS

3. WHERE TO LOCATE SMOKE ALARMS

4. NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS

5. LOCATIONS TO AVOID

6. INSTALLATION AND TESTING

7. BATTERY REPLACEMENT

8. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

9. LIMITED WARRANTY

10. OTHER AMERICAN SENSORS PRODUCTS

1. CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS

American Sensors smoke alarms are designed to provide

early warning of fire and smoke at reasonable cost. Early

warning can mean the difference between a safe escape and

no escape at all. While smoke alarms can provide invaluable

protection for you and your family, they do have limitations.

• Smoke alarms cannot work without power. Battery

operated alarms will not work without proper batteries, with

dead batteries or if batteries are not properly installed. AC

powered alarms will not work if their AC power supply is cut

off by an electrical fire, an open fuse, a circuit breaker or any

other reason.

If you are concerned about the reliability of either batteries or

your AC power supply for any of the above reasons, you

should install in your home both AC and battery powered

smoke alarms for added security.

• Smoke alarms are incapable of sounding the alarm until

smoke reaches the sensing chamber. Anything preventing

smoke from reaching the alarm may delay or prevent an

alarm. A smoke alarm cannot detect fire in the walls,

chimney or roof unless and until a significant amount of

smoke reaches the alarm. A closed door may prevent smoke

from reaching an alarm on the other side of the door. A

smoke alarm may not sense a fire on another floor of a

home. For example, a basement smoke alarm may not

detect a fire which started on the first or second floor.

• Smoke alarms may not be heard. The loudness of the

horn in your alarm meets current standards. However, the

sound may be blocked by distance, closed doors, or ambient

noise such as traffic or a stereo. Smoke alarms may not be

heard by persons who are hard of hearing.

For these reasons, a smoke alarm should be installed in

every room or at least on every level of your home.

American Sensors recommends that hardwire AC powered

smoke alarms be interconnected, so that one alarm will

trigger all other alarms to sound their alarms.

• Smoke alarms are not fool-proof. Smoke alarms may not

always sense every kind of fire. They cannot be expected to

sense fires caused by carelessness or by safety hazards.

They may not give early warning of fast growing fires caused

by smoking in bed, violent explosions, escaping gas,

improper storage of flammable materials, overloaded

electrical circuits, natural causes such as lightning, children

playing with matches, or arson.

• Smoke alarms are not substitutes for property,

disability, life or other insurance of any kind. Home

owners and renters should continue to insure their lives and

property. Consult your insurance agent.

• Smoke alarms have limited lives. Your smoke alarm

should be replaced if it is 10 years old. One or more of the

many components could fail at any time. Therefore, test your

smoke alarm weekly. Clean and take care of it as described in

this manual. Repair or replace the smoke alarm when it fails to

test properly.

Ionization Technology vs.

•

Photoelectronic Technology

Smoke Alarms

There are two different types of smoke alarm technology currently in

general use: ionization and photoelectronic. While both types of

technology are suitable for general residential use, an ionization

alarm will normally respond faster to fast flaming fires, while a photo-

electronic alarm may be more sensitive to detecting slow smoldering

fires. Because home fires develop in different ways and are often

unpredictable in their growth, it is impossible to predict which type of

alarm will provide the earliest warning. For best home protection

install at least one photoelectronic and one ionization smoke alarm

on each level of your home. Models SA308, SA310, SA318, SA320,

SA500 and SA900 are ionization type smoke alarms.

A photoelectronic smoke alarm senses smoke using an

electronic photo receptor to sense the scattering of light by

smoke particles.

2. SAFETY TIPS

Properly installed and maintained smoke alarms are an

essential part of a good home fire safety program. Your fire

safety program should also include a review of fire hazards

and the elimination of dangerous conditions whenever

possible. Consider the following tips:

• Use smoking materials properly. Never smoke in bed.

• Keep matches and cigarette lighters away from children.

• Store flammable materials in proper containers. Never use

them near an open flame or sparks.

• Keep electrical appliances in good condition. Do not

overload electrical circuits.

• Keep stoves, fireplaces, chimneys, and barbecue grills

grease free. Make sure they are properly installed and away

from any combustible materials.

• Keep portable heaters and open flames such as candles

away from combustible material.

• Do not allow rubbish to accumulate.

• Keep a supply of extra batteries on hand for your battery

powered smoke alarms.

• Do not stand too close to the alarm when the unit is in alarm

as the loud horn could damage your hearing.

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WARNING:

Never disconnect the battery or the AC

power on any type of smoke alarm to silence a nuisance

alarm.

Clear the area of smoke by opening doors or windows or

fanning the smoke away. Press the cover/test button on

models SA318, SA320, SA500 and SA900 to activate the

Alarm-Pause feature.

Most important, when fire strikes, a prepared and

practiced escape plan can make the difference between

life and death. Develop an escape plan and practice it

with the entire family, including small children.

• Ensure all family members are familiarized with the alarm

signal.

• Prepare an escape plan. Draw a Floor Plan of Your Home

and determine two exits from each room. There should be a

way to get out of each bedroom without opening the door.

• Have Fire Drills Often. Practice your Escape and BE

PREPARED.

• Decide on a meeting place at a safe distance from your

home.

ESCAPE PLAN IN CASE OF FIRE

• Don't waste time collecting possessions after a fire starts.

• Arouse all occupants and leave the building. Your most

valuable possession is your life.

• Doors can mean escape or death. Never open doors without

first checking for heat. Test them with your hands, if they feel

warm, fire may be walled up behind them – leave closed

and find another escape route.

• Call the fire department from OUTSIDE the building.

• If trapped inside, stay close to the floor, cover mouth with

cloth, conserve breath as you crawl to safety.

• Keep all doors and windows closed except for escape

purposes.

• NEVER re-enter a burning building.

• Keep your family in a pre-arranged meeting place after your

escape.

Your local fire department may be able to offer you additional

ideas for safety and escape plans in the home.

3a. WHERE TO LOCATE SMOKE ALARMS

As a minimum, smoke alarms should be located between

sleeping areas and potential sources of fire such as a kitchen,

heated garage or basement. In single story homes with one

sleeping area, an alarm should be installed in the hallway

outside the bedrooms (see Figure 1). In single story homes

with two separate sleeping areas, a minimum of two alarms

are required, one outside each sleeping area (see Figure 2).

In multi-level or split-level homes, as a minimum, an alarm

should be installed outside each sleeping area, in the

basement and at every level of the home (see Figure 3).

• In every room of your home (except the bathroom):

Research indicates that substantial increases in warning

time can be obtained with each properly installed, additional

alarm.

• In bedrooms: In anticipation of fires originating within these

rooms, caused by faulty wiring, lamps, appliances, smoking

or other hazards.

• In hallways: At a distance no greater than 13 feet (4 meters)

from the farthest wall and no greater than 26 feet (8 meters)

from the next alarm.

• In the center of a room or hallway: As it is impossible to

predict the source of a fire. If it is necessary to place the

alarm on a wall, always locate the top of the smoke alarm

4–6 inches (10–15 cm) from the ceiling.

• As needed: To compensate for closed doors and other

obstacles that may interfere with the path of smoke to an

alarm. They may also prevent occupants on one side of a

closed door from hearing an alarm on the other side of the

door.

• Do not install it directly over a stove, toaster or dishwasher.

Figure 2

Figure 1

Smoke alarms for limited protection

Additional smoke alarms for better coverage

Figure 3

These diagrams show smoke alarm

locations as recommended above in 3a.

• Models SA308/SA310–Basic Models–can be located in any

area of the home.

• Models SA318/SA320/SA500/SA900–General Purpose

Models –can be located in any area of the home. Its Alarm-

Pause feature makes it ideal in the kitchen area to silence

nuisance alarms.

READ "CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE

ALARMS" in Section 1 of this manual.

Your local fire department or insurance company may be able

to give you further advice on the best smoke alarm locations

in your home. Call them and ask.

3b. WHERE TO LOCATE SMOKE ALARMS IN MOBILE HOMES

In mobile homes built after 1978 locate the smoke alarm as

described above.

Older mobile homes may have little or no insulation compared

to the ones built post 1978. These uninsulated exteriors can

disrupt airflow around the smoke alarm in hotter or colder

weather. Locate the alarm only on interior walls 4" to 6"

(10 to 15 cm) from ceiling 1. If you own an older mobile

home, 2. If you notice the exterior walls and/or ceiling are

noticeably cold or warm 3. If you are uncertain about the

quality of insulation.

Regardless of the age of the mobile home, locate alarms

throughout to ensure maximum protection. Follow the location

instructions in this manual.

4. NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS

For your information, the National Fire Protection

Association's Standard 72 reads as follows:

2-2.1.1.1 Smoke alarms shall be installed outside of each

separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of

the bedrooms and on each additional story of the

family living unit, including basements and excluding

crawl spaces and unfinished attics. In new

construction a smoke alarm also shall be installed in

each sleeping room.

A-2.5.2.1 Smoke Detection – Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable? The

required number of smoke alarms might not provide reliable

early warning protection for those areas separated by a door

from the areas protected by the required smoke alarms. For

this reason, it is recommended that the householder consider

the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for

increased protection. The additional areas include the

basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room,

and hallways not protected by the required smoke alarms.

The installation of smoke alarms in kitchens, attics (finished or

unfinished), or garages is not normally recommended, as

these locations occasionally experience conditions that can

result in improper operation.

5. LOCATIONS TO AVOID

Avoid locations where smoke may not reach the alarm in time

to provide early warning, or where the alarm may not be

effective.

DO NOT PLACE SMOKE ALARMS:

• In turbulent air from fans, doors, windows, etc. The rapid

air movement may prevent combustion particles from

entering the alarm.

• In dead air spaces such as at the peak of an "A" frame

ceiling. "Dead air" at the top may prevent smoke from

reaching the alarm in time to provide early warning. In rooms

with simple sloped, peaked or gabled ceilings, install smoke

alarms on the ceiling 3 feet (90 cm) from the highest point of

the ceiling.

Note: For complex ceiling structures, consult a safety expert

for the number of alarms required and the best locations.

• In very hot or cold areas where the temperature exceeds

100

F (37.8

C) or falls below 40

F (4.4

C).

• Less than 6 inches (15 cm) from the wall when mounted on

the ceiling.

Nuisance alarms could result when smoke alarms are located

where interference may occur with the sensing chamber. To

avoid nuisance alarms, DO NOT place smoke alarms:

• In high humidity areas such as bathrooms and attics.

Place smoke alarms at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

bathrooms.

• In insect-infested areas.

• In poorly ventilated kitchens or garages.

• In very dusty and dirty areas.

• Near fluorescent lights. Place smoke alarms at least 5 feet

(1.5 meters) from fluorescent lights.

Do not connect this smoke alarm to any other

WARNING:

alarm or auxiliary device. Connecting the alarm to any other

device may be detrimental to its proper operation.

6. INSTALLATION AND TESTING

A. Testing Before Installation

• Connect battery. Storage in low humidity, and certain

transportation conditions, may cause electrostatic charges to

build-up in the alarm system housing. Although harmless,

these charges may increase the length of time during which

the horn sounds upon battery insertion or test button

operation. The condition may be cleared by gently wiping

the outside of the plastic cover with a clean, damp cloth.

• Check the operating light. It should flash approximately

every 45 seconds.

• MODELS SA308/SA310: Press and hold the cover/test

button until alarm sounds. Note: It may be necessary to

press the cover for up to 20 seconds for alarm to sound. An

alarm is indicated by a loud continuous pattern sound. Alarm

may continue to sound for up to 10 seconds after cover is

released.

• MODELS SA318/SA320/SA500/SA900, Alarm-Pause

Models: Press the cover for a minimum of 5 seconds, until

the horn sounds, then release. The horn will stop sounding.

The alarm will be in Alarm-Pause mode. In this mode, the

alarm should be silenced for approximately 8 to 10 minutes

unless there is a very heavy build-up approaching 4% per

foot obscuration. In Alarm-Pause mode, the LED will flash

once every 10 seconds to indicate that the Alarm-Pause

feature is on. After approx. 10 minutes, the alarm will beep

twice to indicate the alarm sensitivity has returned to normal.

IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION AS TO THE CAUSE OF AN

ALARM, ALWAYS ASSUME THAT IT IS DUE TO AN

ACTUAL FIRE AND FOLLOW YOUR FIRE EMERGENCY

PLANS. Do not assume it is a nuisance or false alarm.

Valuable time for escape could be lost.

Installation

• Obtain a screwdriver and a drill with 3/16" (5 mm) bit.

• Find the arrow along the side of the cover. Located under

are 2 clips. To open the smoke alarm, press down on the

base of clips while lifting the cover at the same time. Handle

the unit with care to avoid damage.

Cover

Arrow

Base of Clips

Alarm

Base

• IF MOUNTING SMOKE ALARM ON WALL – Place alarm on

wall so that the hinge for the cover faces the floor, and the

arrow indicating where to open, faces the ceiling. This

mounting position ensures that the cover hangs open as a

visual reminder that the battery is missing. This position also

provides good visibility of screw holes for easy installation.

• Mark holes through the alarm base, then remove the alarm.

Drill two 3/16" (5 mm) holes to line up with mounting holes in

the alarm base. Keep smoke alarm out of reach from plaster

dust while drilling.

• Insert the plastic anchors. Screw alarm base onto ceiling

support.

• Properly install batteries.

• Close cover and test as recommended in this section.

Note: For a more complete discussion of installation and

location requirements refer to: CAN/ULC-S553-M86

"Standard for the Installation of Smoke alarms" (available

from Underwriters Laboratories of Canada, 7 Crouse Road,

Scarborough, Ontario M1R 3A9).

B. Testing After Installation

• Press the cover/test button for a minimum of 5 seconds, until

the horn sounds, then release. The horn will stop sounding.

• MODELS SA318/SA320/SA500/SA900 – Alarm-Pause :

Perform as above. The alarm should be silenced as

described in Part A of Section 6. REMEMBER –

RELEASING THE COVER AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATES

THE ALARM-PAUSE FEATURE FOR APPROXIMATELY

10 MINUTES.

• At least once a week, press the test button/cover until the

alarm sounds, then release.

7. BATTERY REPLACEMENT

MODELS SA308/SA310/SA318/SA320: The Eveready 216,

522, 1222, Duracell MN1604, MX1604 and Gold

Peak1604P/S/A are the only acceptable batteries for use in

this smoke alarm. The battery will power the smoke alarm for

at least one year under normal use. When the battery

reaches the end of its normal life, a low battery warning

(intermittent beeping) will indicate the need for battery

replacement for up to 30 days.

MODEL SA500: Your smoke alarm uses one 9 Volt battery.

The Duracell MN1604, MX1604 or Eveready 522 and

GP1604A are the only acceptable batteries for use in this

smoke alarm.

MODEL SA900: Your smoke alarm uses one 9 Volt Lithium

battery. The Ultralife U9VL-J powercell is the only acceptable

battery for use in this smoke detector when the battery needs

to be replaced.

Replacement batteries are available at most retail outlets.

WARNING:

Use of non-recommended batteries may be

detrimental to the proper functioning of the alarm.

REPLACEMENT OF SMOKE ALARMS AFTER 10 YEARS OF

SERVICE

Smoke alarms contain electronic parts that may fail and

components that can deteriorate over time. Therefore, smoke

alarms have a limited service life. See the replacement year

printed on the side of the alarm.

8. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

VACUUM EVERY SIX MONTHS

Your Smoke Alarm should be cleaned every six months to

help keep it working efficiently. Open cover and gently

vacuum interior of alarm. Keep vacuum nozzle from touching

unit.

Do not paint the unit.

TEST WEEKLY BY PRESSING TEST BUTTON

PROBLEMS MAY BE INDICATED BY THE FOLLOWING:

• The alarm does not sound upon pressing the test

button/cover.

• The operating light remains steadily on or off (i.e. does not

flash once every 45 seconds, when the unit is not in alarm).

• The alarm "beeps" once every 45 seconds (Low Battery

Warning).

TRY THE FOLLOWING:

• Inspect for obvious damage.

• Gently vacuum as recommended above.

• Check that unit contains recommended battery type.

• Check that batteries are properly connected.

• Replace battery.

If these procedures do not correct the problem, do NOT

attempt repairs. If the smoke alarm is within warranty period

and terms, indicate the nature of the problem and return the

unit with proof of purchase to the point of purchase, distributor

or manufacturer. See below for instructions. Units beyond

warranty cannot be economically repaired.

FALSE ALARMS:

Abnormal air conditions may cause the highly sensitive

smoke alarm to give a "false" alarm. If no fire is apparent,

ventilate the room and/or blow fresh air into the unit until the

alarm stops. Once cleared, the smoke alarm will automatically

reset.

DO NOT DISCONNECT THE BATTERY.

Dust can lead to excess sensitivity. Vacuum as recommended

above.

Models SA318, SA320, SA500 and SA900: Press the cover

to activate Alarm-Pause feature.

Smoke alarms contain electronic parts that may fail and

components that can deteriorate over time. Therefore, smoke

alarms have a limited service life. In order to prolong the

service life and to provide optimal performance, smoke alarms

should be tested and cleaned periodically. It is strongly

recommended that smoke alarms be replaced within 10 years

of original installation.

9. 10 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Your American Sensors SA308, SA310, SA318, SA320,

SA358, SA500 Smoke Alarms, excluding the battery, and the

SA900 including the powercell U9VL-J, are warranted for ten

years from date of purchase against defects in material and

workmanship. Units returned to Dicon Global Inc. with proof of

purchase date during this period as a result of such defects will

be repaired, or replaced at Dicon Global Inc.'s option. This

warranty only covers defects in material or workmanship in

normal residential use and does not cover the battery, nor does

this warranty cover damage resulting from negligent handling,

misuse, or lack of reasonable care. This warranty is in lieu of

any other warranty either expressed or implied.

DICON GLOBAL INC. SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY

PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR ANY

SPECIAL INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGE OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM A FIRE. THE

EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THE LIMITED

WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN IS THE REPAIR OR

REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AT DICON

GLOBAL INC.'S OPTION. IN NO CASE SHALL DICON

GLOBAL INC.'S LIABILITY UNDER ANY OTHER REMEDY

PRESCRIBED BY LAW EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE.

YOUR SMOKE ALARM IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR

PROPERTY, DISABILITY, LIFE OR OTHER INSURANCE OF

ANY KIND. APPROPRIATE COVERAGE IS YOUR

RESPONSIBILITY. CONSULT YOUR INSURANCE AGENT.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also

have other rights which may vary from State to State.

Return to point of purchase for servicing. Or, for repair or

replacement within the warranty period, return this product (or

send it postage prepaid) along with proof of purchase date to

Dicon Global Inc. Please enclose a note stating the nature of

the difficulty. Prior to sending, please call our toll free 1-800

line (1-800-387-4219) to establish a Returned Goods

Authorization ("RGA") number and the latest instructions to

serve you promptly. Please mark this number on the exterior

of your package. Note: Date Code located on back of smoke

alarm.

Dicon Global Inc.

20 Steelcase Road West, Unit 3

Markham, Ontario Canada

L3R 1B21-800-387-4219

www.diconglobal.com

IONIZATION SMOKE ALARMS

Model SA310 Shown

MODELS SA308, SA310,

SA318, SA320

SA500, SA900 Long Life

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE.

This manual contains important information.

A copy of this manual must be left with the end user.

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