Apollo Fire Detectors SMKT3345 Wireless Smoke Heat Alarm User Manual 2GIG Wireless Smoke Heat Alarm IG 688 Issue A indd
Apollo Fire Detectors Limited Wireless Smoke Heat Alarm 2GIG Wireless Smoke Heat Alarm IG 688 Issue A indd
Users manual
Wireless Smoke Heat Alarm
Installation Guide
ATTENTION: This manual should be read prior to use and retained for
further information.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Wireless Smoke Heat Alarm, part number 2GIG-SMKT3-345 is a
3xAAA battery powered wireless detector intended for use with wireless
alarm systems. The detector has a built-in wireless transmitter, which
communicates with the control panel. When smoke is detected, the alarm
sounds a loud local alarm and the built-in transmitter sends a signal to the
control panel.
The 2GIG-SMKT3-345 contains an integrated fi xed 41°F temperature
freeze sensor that will send a warning signal based on temperature
detected. This detector is designed to provide protection with 70-foot
spacing capability.
The detector can send alarm, tamper and battery condition messages to
the system’s receiver. Refer to the wireless system’s instruction for the
maximum number of transmitters that can be supported.
CONTENTS OF BOX:
- Wireless Smoke Heat Alarm with base
- Installation guide
- Pack of screws and fi xings
- Stickers as appropriate
- 3 AAA PC2400 Duracell Procell batteries (1.5V 1100mAh)
or 3 AAA Energizer E92 batteries (1.5V 1100mAh)
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The Wireless Smoke Heat Alarm contains a sounder which generates the
ANSI S3.41 temporal 3 pattern in an alarm condition.
In alarm, a message is also sent to the control panel and the detector’s ID
is displayed at the console. During an alarm condition, pressing the detec-
tor’s hush button will silence the sounder (see table below). The mounting
base installation is simplifi ed by the incorporation of features compatible for
both drywall fasteners (not supplied) and other methods.
Tricolored LED (red, yellow, green) and a sounder on the detector provide
local visual and audible indication of the detector’s status as listed in Table 1.
During initial power-up the LED blinks alternately red, yellow then green.
It takes about 8 seconds for the detector to stabilize.
After power-up has completed and the detector is functioning normally, the
green LED blinks once every 12 seconds.
Detector Trouble: When the detector has a general fault, the yellow LED
blinks once every four seconds and there is a chirp every 48 seconds. After
12 hours the panel will display a loss of supervision message.
Detector Dirty Feature: When the detector has been contaminated, the
yellow LED blinks once every 8 seconds and there is a chirp every 48
seconds. Refer to MAINTENANCE section for cleaning your alarm. After
12 hours the panel will display a loss of supervision message.
Low Battery Detection: The Wireless Smoke Heat Alarm is powered by
3 AAA Duracell Procell or 3 AAA Energizer E92 batteries (included).
The detector regularly checks for a low battery. If a low battery is detected,
the transmitter sends a low battery message to the control panel, which
displays the detector’s ID at low battery. In addition, the yellow LED of the
detector will blink every 12 seconds. The detector’s sounder will chirp every
48 seconds (yellow LED continues to blink) until the batteries are replaced.
Pressing the hush button will silence the chirps for 12 hours, if no other
trouble conditions exist. The batteries should be replaced WHEN the chirps
begin. Be sure to replace the batteries with fresh ones.
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT
To replace the batteries:
1. Remove the detector from its mounting base by twisting the detector
counterclockwise. Remove and dispose of the batteries according to your
local regulations.
2. To ensure proper power-down sequence, wait a minimum of 20 seconds
before installing new batteries.
3. Install 3 new AAA batteries (available from your local Duracell or Ener-
gizer dealer) in the battery compartment. Follow the polarity diagram inside
HUSH/TEST BUTTON
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Fig 1. Wireless Smoke Heat Alarm
Table 1. Detector status and indication
Status LEDs Sounder
(do not pulse the sounder
and LED concurrently)
2Gig Control Panel
response
Normal Green fl ash every
12 seconds Off Normal (None)
Heat Alarm Red fl ash every 1
second
ANSI S3.41 temporal 3
(press button to hush
for 5-10 minutes)
On screen and audible
Alarm (user code to
silence)
Heat Test Red fl ash every 1
second
ANSI S3.41 temporal 3
(press button to hush
for 5-10 minutes)
On screen and audible
Alarm (user code to
silence)
Smoke
Alarm Red fl ash every 1
second
ANSI S3.41 temporal 3
(press button to hush
for 5-10 minutes)
On screen and audible
Alarm (user code to
silence)
Smoke Test Red fl ash every 1
second
ANSI S3.41 temporal 3
(press button to hush
for 5-10 minutes)
On screen and audible
Alarm (user code to
silence)
Test Alarm Red fl ash every 1
second
ANSI S3.41 temporal 3
(press button to hush
for 5-10 minutes)
On screen and audible
Alarm (user code to
silence)
Freeze
Warning 3 yellow fl ashes
every 4 seconds Off On screen and audible
Alarm (user code to
silence)
Detector
Trouble Yellow fl ash every
4 seconds One chirp every 48 seconds
On Screen Alert shown
(after 12 hours) “Device
name” - Loss of Supervi-
sion
Low Battery Yellow fl ash every 12
seconds
One chirp every 48 seconds
(press button to hush
for 12 hours)
On screen Alert shown
“Device name “- Battery
low
Detector
Dirty Yellow fl ash every 8
seconds One chirp every 48 seconds
On Screen Alert shown
(after 12 hours) “Device
name” - Loss of Supervi-
sion
Power-up Red, yellow, green
fl ash sequence One chirp at the end
of power-up sequence Normal (None)
Tamper
Red, yellow, green
fl ash
sequence every 12
seconds
Off On screen Alert shown
“Device name “- Tamper
IF THE ALARM SOUNDS
• if the smoke alarm sounds, get out and stay out. Never go back inside for
people or pets.
• if you have to escape through smoke, get low and go under the smoke to
your way out.
• Call the fi re department from outside your home.
FOR MORE SAFETY INFORMATION SEE THE WEBSITE: www.nfpa.org/
education
SPECIFICATIONS
Transmitter Frequency: 345.000 MHz (crystal controlled)
Transmitter Frequency Tolerance: +- 15 kHz
Transmitter Bandwidth: 24 kHz
Modulation Type: Amplitude Shift Keying - On/Off Keying (ASK-OOK)
Unique ID Codes: Over one (1) billion different code combinations
Supervisory Interval: 70 minutes
Dimensions: Ø 5’’ x 2.5’’ high (Ø 125mm x 63mm high)
Weight (including battery): 8.57 oz (243 g)
Color: White
Spacing rating: 70ft
Audible Signal (Temp 4 tone): 85dBA min. in alarm
Operating Current: 20 uA max
Operating Temperature: 40°-100°F (4.4°-37.8°C)
Relative Humidity: 15-90% Non-Condensing
Battery (included): Three (3) AAA PC2400 Duracell Procell
or three (3) AAA Energizer E92 batteries
Regulatory Listing: UL 217, UL 539
Warranty: Two (2) years
Included Accessories: Mounting Hardware Package
FOR MORE INFORMATION REFER TO TECHNICAL BULLETIN PP 2439.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
NOTICE: Unauthorized changes or modifi cations could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu-
lar installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help
LIMITED WARRANTY
This 2GIG Technologies product is warranted against defects in mate-
rial and workmanship for two (2) years. This warranty extends only to
wholesale customers who buy direct from 2GIG Technologies or through
2GIG Technologies’ normal distribution channels. 2GIG Technologies
does not warrant this product to consumers. Consumers should inquire
from their selling dealer as to the nature of the dealer’s warranty, if any.
There are no obligations or liabilities on the part of 2GIG Technolo-
gies for consequential damages arising out of or in connection with
use or performance of this product or other indirect damages with
respect to loss of property, revenue, or profi t, or cost of removal,
installation, or reinstallation. All implied warranties, including implied
warranties for merchantability and implied warranties for fi tness, are valid
only until warranty expires. This 2GIG Technologies Warranty is in lieu
of all other warranties express or implied.
All products returned for warranty service require a Return Product Authori-
zation Number (RPA#). Contact 2GIG Technologies at 1-866-670-1591 for
an RPA# and other important details.
Warranty service return address: see below.
Technical Support Contact Information
Toll Free:1-855-2GIGTECH / 1-855-244-4832
Email: techsupport@2gig.com
Internet: www.2gig.com
2GIG Technologies, Inc.
2961 W Maple Loop Drive,
Lehi, Utah 84043
439214-688/2012/Issue A
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the compartment. If the batteries are incorrectly inserted please remove
gently with a non-conductive tool and correctly reinsert.
4. Reinstall the detector onto the mounting base by turning the detector
clockwise until the mating marks align.
5. After the power-up sequence the green LED should blink about once
every 12 seconds to indicate normal operation. If the batteries are not
installed correctly, the detector will not operate and the batteries may be
damaged. If the detector does not power-up, check for correct batteries
installation and for a fully charged batteries
6. Test the detector (as described later).
CONSTANT EXPOSURES TO HIGH OR LOW TEMPERATURES OR
HIGH HUMIDITY MAY REDUCE BATTERY LIFE.
PROGRAMMING
Before testing the detector, the internal wireless transmitter must be pro-
grammed into the control panel.
1. Refer to the control panel’s instructions to program the receiver with the
detector’s serial number (TX ID from the label).
2. Press the detector’s ALARM/TEST button for 4 seconds. The detector
will perform a sounder test, a sensitivity test, and send a test signal to the
control panel.
3. Verify that the signal was received by the control panel.
4. Exit control panel programming before testing the detector.
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE HEAT ALARM
According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) the major
threat from fi re in a dwelling unit occurs at night when everyone is asleep.
The principal threat to persons in sleeping areas comes from fi res in
the remainder of the unit; therefore, a smoke detector(s) is best located
between the bedroom areas and the rest of the unit. In units with only one
bedroom area on one fl oor, the smoke detector(s) should be located as
shown in Figure 2. In dwelling units with more than one bedroom area or
with bedrooms on more than one fl oor, more than one smoke detector is
required, as shown in Figure 3.
In addition to smoke detectors outside of the sleeping areas, the device
should be installed on each additional story of the dwelling unit, including
the basement. These installations are shown in Figure 4. The living area
smoke detector should be installed in the living room or near the stairway
to the upper level, or in both locations. The basement smoke detector
should be installed in close proximity to the stairway leading to the fl oor
above. Where installed on an open-joisted ceiling, the detector should
be placed on the bottom of the joists. The detector should be positioned
relative to the stairway so as to intercept smoke coming from a fi re in the
basement before the smoke enters the stairway.
Smoke detectors are optional where a door is not provided between living
room and recreation room (Figure 5).
The smoke from a fi re generally rises to the ceiling, spreads out across
the ceiling surface, and begins to bank down from the ceiling. The corner
where the ceiling and wall meet is an air space into which the smoke could
have diffi culty penetrating. In most fi res, this dead air space measures
about 0.1m (4in.) along the ceiling from the corner and about 0.1m (4in.)
down the wall. Detectors should not be placed in this dead air space, see
Figure 6,7 and 8.
Where NOT to install the alarm:
- Directly above a sink, cooker, stove or oven
- Do not locate detector within 5 feet (1.5 m) of any cooking appliance
- Next to a door or window that would be affected by drafts i.e. extractor fan
or air vent
- Outside
- Do not install in any environment that does not comply with the detector’s
environmental specifi cations
Bedroom
Living room
Recreation room
Bedroom
Basement
Indicates optional smoke alarm where a door
is not provided between living room and recreation room
Indicates required smoke detector
Hall
Dining
room
Kitchen BedroomBedroom
Bedroom
Living room
TV
room
Dining
room Kitchen
Living room
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Living
room Dining
room
Basement
Hall Bedroom
Ceiling
Acceptable here
Never here
Top of detector
acceptable here
Sidewall
100 mm (4 in.)
100-mm
(4-in.)
minimum
300-mm
(12-in.)
maximum
Note: Measurements shown are to
the closest edge of the detector.
Anywhere in
this area
Not in this area
900 mm
(36 in.) 900 mm
(36 in.)
102 mm
(4 in.)
900 mm (3 ft)
102 mm (4 in.)
Not in this area
Anywhere in
this area
Fig 5. Split level arrangement
Fig 2. Location of the detectors
in units with only one bedroom
area on one fl oor
Fig 3. Location of the detectors in
dwelling units with more than one
bedroom area or with bedrooms on
more than one fl oor
Fig 4. Detector located on each story
Fig 6. Example of proper mounting for detectors
Fig 8. Example of proper mounting for
detectors with peaked ceilings
Fig 7. Example of proper mounting for detectors with sloped ceilings
recommended for verifying system protection capability.
Direct Heat Method (Hair dryer of 1000-1500 watts)
Direct the heat toward the thermistor. Be sure to hold the heat source about
12 inches from the detector to avoid damage to the plastic. The detector will
reset only after it has time to cool.
A detector that fails to activate with any of these tests should fi rst be
cleaned as outlined in this manual’s MAINTENANCE section. If the detector
still fails to activate, return for repair.
MAINTENANCE
TEST ONCE A WEEK.
WARNING! USE ONLY BATTERIES SPECIFIED. USE OF DIFFERENT
BATTERIES MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE SMOKE
ALARM.
YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR.
To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting base. You can clean the
interior of your alarm by using compressed air or vacuum cleaner hose and
blowing or vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the
alarm. The outside of the alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth.
After cleaning, reinstall and test your alarm by using the test button. If
cleaning does not restore the alarm to normal operation the alarm should
be replaced.
WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY
• NFPA 72 states: Fire-warning equipment for residential occupancies are
capable of protecting about half of the occupants in potentially fatal fi res.
Victims are often intimate with the fi re, too old or too young, or physically or
mentally impaired such that they cannot escape even when warned early
enough that escape should be possible. For these people, other strategies
such as protection-in-place or assisted escape or rescue would be neces-
sary.
• A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specifi ed type, in
good condition and installed properly.
• Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the batteries and the
alarm circuits are in good operating condition.
• Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the
detector. Therefore, smoke alarms may not sense fi res starting in chimneys,
walls, on roofs, on the other side of a closed door or on a different fl oor
• If the alarm is located outside the sleeping room or on a different fl oor, it
may not wake up a sound sleeper.
• Studies have shown that smoke and heat alarms may not awaken all
sleeping individuals, and that it is the responsibility of individuals in the
household that are capable of assisting others to provide assistance to
those who may not be awakened by the alarm sound or those who may be
incapable of safely evacuating the area unassisted.
• The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair one’s ability to hear the
smoke alarm. For maximum protection, a smoke alarm should be installed
in each sleeping area on every level of a home.
• Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing an early warning
of a fi re, they are not a substitute for an insurance policy. Home owners and
renters should have adequate insurance to protect their properties.
FAMILY ESCAPE PLAN
According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) there often is very
little time between the detection of a fi re and the time it becomes deadly.
This interval can be as little as 1 or 2 minutes. Planning and practicing for
fi re conditions with a focus on rapid exit from the residence are important.
Drills should be held so that all family members know the action to be
taken.
SAFETY TIPS
• Make a home escape plan. Draw a map of your home showing all doors
and windows. Discuss the plan with everyone in your home.
• Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors
and windows leading outside open easily.
• Have an outside meeting place (like a tree, light pole or mailbox) a safe
distance from the home where everyone should meet.
• Practice your home fi re drill at night and during the day with everyone in
your home, twice a year.
• Practice using different ways out.
• Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them.
• Close doors behind you as you leave.
TESTING THE DETECTOR
NOTE: Before testing, notify the central station that the detector system is
undergoing maintenance in order to prevent unwanted alarms. Testing the
detector will activate an alarm and send a signal to the panel. Also, the test
function cannot be used if the detector has a trouble condition.
Detectors must be tested after installation and following periodic mainte-
nance.
Testing Detector Operation
This test checks the detector’s sounder, LEDs, and transmitter.
1. The test button is located on the detector housing.
2. Push and hold the test button for a minimum of 5 seconds. The alarm
panel will trigger and then the detector will go into alarm. The sounder
begins the temporal 3 pattern and the red LED blinks. The alarm panel’s
console should display the detector’s name in alarm.
Smoke Test
Hold a smouldering punk stick or cotton wick at the side of the detector
and gently blow smoke through the detector until the unit alarms. Canned
smoke aerosol is also an acceptable method. Smoke detection testing is
- In or below a cupboard
- Where air fl ow would be obstructed by curtains or furniture
- Where dirt or dust could collect and block the sensor
- Where it could be knocked, damaged, or inadvertently removed
This detector shall not be installed in location where the normal ambient
temperature is below 40°F (4.4°C) or where it exceeds 100°F (37.8°C).
THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION’S STANDARD 72.
MOUNTING THE DETECTOR
Note: These alarm devices should only be installed by a competent engi-
neer.
This device should not be used with a guard.
Once a suitable location is found, mount the detector as follows:
1. Refer to the diagram below and install the mounting base on the ceiling
or on the wall (if local ordinances permit) using screw locations as required.
Use the two screws and anchors provided. Maneuver the base so the
screws are at the elbow of the screw slots and secure.
2. Fit the detector inside the base by aligning it over the base as shown
(detector’s alignment notch should be slightly offset from mounting base
tamper release tab), then turn the detector in a clockwise direction until it
clicks into place.
3. Test the detector after completing the installation (as described in the
TESTING THE DETECTOR section of this manual) and refer to the control
system’s instructions for additional information concerning the use of wire-
less devices.
DO NOT attach the detector to removable ceiling panels.
100 mm (4 in.) minimum
100 mm (4 in.)
minimum
Fig 9. Mounting the detector