Life Alert Emergency Response 917 LASC-01 User Manual Manual
Life Alert Emergency Response, Inc. LASC-01 Manual
Manual
heat and combustion
products rise to
the ceiling and
spread horizontally.
Mounting the alarm on
the ceiling in the center
of the room places it
closest to all points
in the room. When
mounting a detector on
the ceiling, locate it at
a minimum of 4 inches
(10 cm) from the side
wall (see Figure 3). If
installing the detector on the wall, use an inside wall with
the top edge of the device at a minimum of 4 inches (10 cm)
and a maximum of 12 inches (30.5 cm) below the ceiling
(see Figure 4).
SLOPED CEILING INSTALLATION: According to the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Code 72,
one should install smoke detectors on sloped, peaked or
cathedral ceilings at or within 3 feet (0.9 m) of the highest
point (measured horizontally). Do not install the Smoke/
CO detector in the peaks of vaulted ceilings, “A” frame
ceilings, or gabled roofs (see Figure 4). Smoke detectors
in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 1 to 8 feet (0.3 to
2.4 m) horizontally should be located on the high side of the
room. A row of detectors should
be spaced and located with 3
feet (0.9m) of the peak of the
ceiling measured horizontally.
REMOVING THE BRACKET:
Remove the bracket from
the back of the Smoke/CO
detector by holding the rim
of the bracket and twisting it
counter-clockwise (to the left)
as shown here. Once removed,
proceed to install the batteries.
The Smoke/CO detector
requires three (3) AA
Energizer L91 lithium
batteries. Open the
battery covers and insert
a battery into each of the
three compartments.
The battery polarity
markings on the cover
and inside of each
battery compartment
must be adhered to. The
battery compartments
are tted with a red
latch that will prevent
the detector from locking
onto the bracket if there are no batteries inside. All three
batteries must be properly installed and in good condition
for the unit to operate. Removal of any of the batteries
will render the detector inoperative. Replacement batteries
may be purchased at your local retailer. Only use the
batteries specied.
MOUNTING THE BRACKET: The detector must be
mounted on a wall or ceiling with its bracket. It is not
designed for use as a tabletop device. Hold the bracket
against the selected installation location (wall or ceiling)
and mark the center of the holes with a pencil. Drill a hole
through each pencil mark and fasten the bracket to mounting
surface with two (2) screws. Once mounted, carefully
align the detector with the bracket and rotate it clockwise
(to the right) until the device is locked in place. Gently pull
the detector outward to verify that it is securely attached.
TESTING: Test both sensors with the Monitoring Center
once installation is complete. Press and hold down each
test button (separately) until the built-in siren sounds and
the HELP PERS base unit begins to enunciate that an
alarm has been activated. Wait for a Life Alert Operator
to respond and conrm a successful test. Make sure to
conduct a separate test for each sensor. The Smoke/
CO detector must be tested regularly to ensure that
the batteries and alarm circuits are in good operating
condition. The test buttons for the Smoke and CO sensors
may also be used to enroll sensors.
WARNING: The tests buttons are the only way
to properly test the smoke and CO sensors.
Never use smoke or vehicle exhaust as they may cause
permanent damage and void your warranty.
To keep your Smoke/CO detector in good working order,
please follow these simple steps. Verify alarm siren, LED
lights, and battery operation by pushing the test buttons at
least once a week. Remove the device from the mounting
bracket and vacuum the detector cover and vents with a
soft brush attachment once a month to remove dust and
dirt. Reinstall immediately after cleaning and then test
using the tests button. Never attempt to disassemble the
unit or clean inside of it as this will void your warranty.
Never use detergents or solvents to clean the unit. When
household cleaning supplies or similar contaminates are
used, the area must be well ventilated. The following
substances can damage the sensors and may cause false
readings: methane, propane, isobutene, isopropanol, ethyl
acetate, hydrogen sulde, sulde dioxides, alcohol base
products, paints, thinner, solvents, adhesives, hair spray,
after shave, perfume, and some cleaning agents. Do not
paint the device. Paint will seal the vents and interfere
with its ability to detect smoke and CO. Move the detector
prior to performing any of the following: staining or
stripping wood oors or furniture, painting, wall papering,
using adhesives. Store the detector in a plastic bag during
any of the above projects to help protect the sensors from
HELP PERS
SUPERVISED
WIRELESS COMBINATION
SMOKE/CO DETECTOR
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL NO. LASD-01
®
This installation instruction guide will introduce you to the
basic features, operations, and safety considerations of the
Life Alert HELP PERS combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide
(CO) detector. Please take the time to thoroughly read
this guide and save it for future reference. The detector is
designed to automatically and independently sense both
smoke (not ame) and CO gas in an ordinary residential
environment. It provides an early warning of developing
smoke and CO events by sounding a built-in 85 decibel
alarm siren and transmitting an alarm signal to the Life Alert
Monitoring Center via the HELP PERS base unit.
CAUTION!! This device will only indicate the presence
of smoke and CO gas at the sensor. Smoke and CO gas
may be present in other areas of the residence.
Effective pre-warning of smoke and CO events is
only possible if the detector is located, installed
and maintained as described here in this guide. If you have
any questions about this device, please contact the Life Alert
Technical Service Department at 1-800-451-7858. 16027
Ventura Blvd. Suite 400 Encino CA 91436, U.S.A
The Smoke/CO detector will operate and alert you to the
following conditions in the manner described here:
FEATURES
SMOKE ALARM: Utilizing photoelectric technology, the
smoke sensor monitors the air for products of combustion
that are produced when something is burning or smoldering.
When smoke particles in the smoke sensor reach a specied
concentration, the alarm siren will sound. The alarm pattern
is three (3) short alarm sirens with three (3) corresponding
ashes of the red LED light. This pattern will repeat until
the smoke event is eliminated. The smoke alarm will take
precedence when both smoke and CO are present. For
increased protection, Life Alert recommends that both
ionization and photoelectric detectors be installed in the
residence.
CO ALARM: Utilizing electrochemical technology, the CO
sensor monitors the air for the presence of carbon monoxide.
When there are high levels of CO present, or low levels of
CO present over a longer period of time, the alarm siren will
sound. The alarm pattern is four (4) long alarm sirens with
four (4) corresponding ashes of the red LED light. This
pattern will repeat until the CO event is eliminated. The CO
sensor is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY
source of combustion. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO DETECT
ANY OTHER GAS.
TEST BUTTONS: To conduct a local test, push the two test
buttons at the same time to verify proper Smoke and CO
sensors operation. If both test buttons are pressed, the alarm
pattern is one (1) short alarm siren with one (1) corresponding
steady ash of the red LED light.
LOW BATTERY: The device is powered by three (3) AA
Energizer L91 lithium batteries. When the batteries are low
and need to be replaced, the device will chirp once and the
amber LED light will ash once every fty (50) seconds.
The pattern will repeat until the batteries are removed (and
replaced) or the batteries cease functioning.
SMOKE TROUBLE: When there is a trouble issue with the
Smoke sensor, the device will chirp three (3) times and the
amber LED light will ash once every fty (50) seconds.
SMOKE LOW SENSITIVITY: When there is a low sensitivity
issue with the Smoke sensor, the device will chirp two (2)
times and the amber LED light will ash once every fty (50)
seconds.
CO TROUBLE: When there is a trouble issue with the
CO sensor, the device will chirp once and the amber
LED light will ash two (2) times every fty (50) seconds.
END OF PRODUCT LIFE: After ve (5) years of cumulative
use, the device will chirp once and the amber LED light will
ash four (4) times every fty (50) seconds. This indicates
that the device must be replaced immediately as it may not
be able to detect CO in this condition. Please call the Life Alert
Technical Service Department at 1-800-451-7858 for further
assistance.
WHERE TO INSTALL: Before installing your Smoke/CO
detector, it is important to choose the best locations in your
home. Placement will affect how well the device performs
and how well residents hear the alarm siren if it sounds. For
maximum protection, Life Alert recommends a Smoke/CO
detector be installed on each level of a multi-level home,
including every bedroom, hallways, nished attics and
basements. Install a detector in every room where
someone sleeps with the door closed. A closed door may
prevent a detector not located in that room from waking the
occupant. For bedrooms, hallways, or large rooms greater
than 30 feet (9.1 m) in length, install detectors at both ends
of the room or hallway. For additional protection, place
additional Smoke/CO detectors between 5 and 20 feet
from potential sources of CO, such as a furnace, water
heater or replace.
If you only have one detector, ensure it is placed in the
hallway outside of the main sleeping area, or in the main
bedroom. Verify that the detector can be heard in all
sleeping areas.
Do not install the Smoke/CO detector in garages, kitchens,
furnace rooms, replaces, bathrooms, or unnished attics.
Keep the device at least 5 feet (1.5 m) away from any
fuel-burning equipment. Keep the device at least 3 feet
(0.9 m) away from the following: a door to a kitchen or
bathroom (that contains a tub or shower), air conditioners
or forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling,
ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high air
ow areas. Keep the detector away from drapes or other
objects that may block airow to the sensors. Do not place
the device in the direct sunlight or near doors and windows
that open up to the outside. Install the detector at least 1
foot (0.3 m) away from uorescent lights. Do not install in
areas where the temperature is colder than 40 degrees
Fahrenheit (4.4 Celsius) or hotter than 100 degrees
Fahrenheit (37.8 Celsius) as extreme temperature will
affect the sensitivity of the Smoke/CO detector. Do not
install in areas where the relative humidity is greater than
85%. Avoid excessively dirty, dusty, or greasy areas. Dirt,
dust, grease, or household chemicals can contaminate the
device’s sensors, causing it to not operate properly. Make
sure to keep the detector away from any insect infested
areas.
CEILING OR WALL INSTALLATION: Ceiling mounting is
preferred in an ordinary residential environment. Smoke,
Figure 4. Recommended Locations on Sloped Ceilings
Figure 6. Detector Rear Side and
Proper Battery Placement
Figure 8. General View of Smoke/CO Detector
Figure 3.
Recommended
Locations on
Ceiling and Wall
Figure 5. Separating the
Detector from the Bracket
SMOKE TEST BUTTON
LED INDICATOR
CO TEST BUTTON
Figure 7. Mounting the Smoke/CO detector
Figure 1. Locations
for Placing Smoke/CO
Detectors in a Single-
Floor Residence
Figure 2. Locations
for Placing Smoke/CO
Detectors in a Multi-
Floor Residence
GENERAL INFORMATION FEATURES
FEATURES WHERE TO INSTALL WHERE NOT TO INSTALL
MOUNTING THE BRACKET
SLOPED CEILING INSTALLATIONCEILING OR WALL INSTALLATION
TESTING
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
BATTERY
COMPARTMENTS
damage. Make sure to reinstall the detector once done so
as to assure continuous protection.
IF SMOKE ALARM ACTIVATES: Never ignore the sound
of the alarm. Check for signs of re or smoke throughout
the residence. If a re is discovered, follow the steps listed
below. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with these items
and review them with all of your family members.
- Alert small children in the home. Children sleep very
soundly and may not be awakened by the sound of smoke
or CO alarms.
- Leave immediately using one of your predetermined
escape routes. Every second counts. Do not get dressed
or pick up valuables.
- Before opening inside doors, look for smoke seeping in
around edges. Feel the door with the back of your hand.
If the door is hot, try to use another exit. If you feel it is
safe, open the door very slowly but be prepared to close it
should smoke rush in.
- If your escape route requires you to go through smoke,
crawl low and under the smoke where the air is clearer.
- Go to your predetermined meeting place. When two
people have arrived, one should leave to call 911 from a
neighbor’s home. The other should stay to perform a head
count.
- Do not reenter the premises under any circumstances
until the re department gives you permission.
FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION: While a smoke detector
can provide an early warning of possible res, there are
situations where it may not be effective. Never smoke
in bed, leave cooking food unattended, leave children
unsupervised, or clean with ammable liquids such as
gasoline. NFPA Code 72 states that life safety from re
in residential occupancies is based primarily on early
notication to occupants of the need to escape, followed
by the appropriate egress actions by those occupants.
Fire warning systems for dwelling units are capable
of protecting about half of the occupants in potentially
fatal res. Train everyone in the home to recognize the
different alarm patterns and to leave the home using a
predetermined escape plan when heard. Train everyone
how to “stop, drop and roll” if clothes catch on re and
how to crawl under smoke. Install and maintain re
extinguishers on every level of the home and in the
kitchen, basement and garage. Know how to use a re
extinguisher prior to an emergency. Occupied rooms
with windows on the second level and higher should have
escape ladders. 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 who may be incapable of safely evacuating
the area unassisted.
IF CO ALARM ACTIVATES: Never ignore the sound of
the alarm.
WARNING!! Actuation of your CO alarm indicates
the presence of carbon monoxide which can kill
you. If CO is detected, follow these steps. Thoroughly
familiarize yourself with these items and review them with
all of your family members.
- Call your emergency services, re department or 911.
- Alert small children in the home. Children sleep very
soundly and may not be awakened by the sound of smoke
or CO alarms.
- Immediately move to fresh air or outdoors by opening
doors or windows. Do a head count to conrm everyone
is accounted for.
- Do not reenter the premises nor move away from the
open door or window until the emergency services
responders have arrived, the premises have been aired
out, and your alarm returns to normal.
- If you know the source or cause of the CO problem,
never restart or reuse it until it has been repaired. Call
a qualied technician to investigate for sources of CO
gas from fuel-burning equipment and appliances, and
inspect for proper operation of this equipment. If problems
are identied during this inspection, have the equipment
serviced immediately.
- If your alarm reactivates within 24 hours, call your
emergency services, re department or 911 and repeat
the steps listed above.
CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY INFORMATION: Carbon
Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless
poisonous gas that can be fatal when inhaled. Actuation of
your CO alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide
in your home which can kill you.
The Smoke/CO detector will only indicate the presence of
CO gas at the sensor. CO gas may be present in other
areas.
WARNING!! This product is intended for use in ordinary
indoor locations of family living units. It is not designed to
measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards.
OSHA has established that continuous exposure levels
of 50 ppm should not be exceeded in an 8 hour period.
Individuals with a medical problem may consider using
warning devices which provide audible and visual signals
for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30ppm.
CO can be produced by any fuel-burning (gasoline,
propane, natural gas, oil, wood, etcetera) appliance that is
malfunctioning, improperly installed, or not correctly
ventilated. Possible sources of CO include
furnaces, gas ranges/stoves, wood-burning stoves, gas
clothes dryers, water heaters, portable fuel-burning space
heaters, replaces, and certain swimming pool heaters.
Blocked chimneys or ues, back drafts and changes in
air pressure, corroded or disconnected vent pipes, and
loose or cracked furnace exchangers may also result in
CO. Vehicles and other combustion engines running in
an attached garage and using a charcoal or gas grill in
an enclosed area are additional possible sources of CO.
Always install appliances according to the manufacturer’s
instructions and adhere to local building codes. Most
appliances should be installed by professionals and
inspected after installation. Verify that the color of ame
on pilot lights and burners is blue. A yellow or orange ame
is a sign that the fuel is not burning completely. Regularly
examine vents and chimneys for improper connections,
visible rust, or stains, and check for cracks in furnace heat
exchangers. Have your heating system, vents, chimney
and ue inspected and cleaned by a qualied technician
every year.
SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING:
Many cases of reported
CO poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they
are not well, they become so disoriented that they are
unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or
calling for assistance. Initial CO poisoning symptoms are
similar to the u with no fever and can include dizziness,
severe headaches, nausea, vomiting and disorientation.
Everyone is susceptible but experts agree that unborn
babies, young children, pregnant women, senior citizens
and people with heart or respiratory problems are
especially vulnerable. If symptoms of CO poisoning
are experienced, call 911 and seek medical attention
immediately.
The following symptoms are related to CO
poisoning and should be discussed with ALL
members of the household. Familiarizing
yourself with the effects of each level is important.
- MILD EXPOSURE: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting,
fatigue (often described as “Flu-like” symptoms).
- MEDIUM EXPOSURE: Severe throbbing headache,
drowsiness, rapid heart rate.
- EXTREME EXPOSURE: Unconsciousness, convulsions,
cardio respiratory failure, death.
The above levels of exposure relate to healthy adults.
Levels will differ for those at higher risk. Exposure to
high levels of carbon monoxide can be fatal or cause
permanent damage and disabilities.
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
(NFPA): For your information, the NFPA’s Standard 72,
reads as follows: Smoke Detection. Where required by
applicable laws, codes, or standards for the specied
occupancy, approved single-and multiple-station smoke
alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In all sleeping
rooms (Exception: Smoke alarms shall not be required
in sleeping rooms in existing one and two family dwelling
units); (2) Outside of each separate sleeping area, in
immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms; (3) On each
level of the dwelling unit, including basements (Exception:
In existing one and two family dwelling units, approved
smoke alarms powered by batteries are permitted).
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 (nished or unnished), or
garages is not normally recommended, as these locations
occasionally experience conditions that can result in
improper operation.
CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHALL: Early warning
re detection is best achieved by the installation of
re detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the
household as follows: A smoke alarm installed in each
separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but outside
the bedrooms), heat or smoke detectors in the living
rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways,
attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms,
basements and attached garages.
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION:
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
recommends the use of at least one CO Alarm per
household, located near the sleeping area.
WARRANTY & SERVICE INFO: Life Alert warrants this
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(the “Purchaser”) against defective workmanship and
materials under normal use of the Product for a period of
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as improper installation, failure to follow recommended
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maintained, only reduces the risk of such events without
warning and it is not a guarantee or insurance that such
events will not occur.
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CAUTION: the user that changes or modications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC INFORMATION:
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the 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 particular 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
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/TV
technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.
FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
IF SMOKE ALARM ACTIVATES IF CO ALARM ACTIVATES
CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY INFO CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY INFO CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY INFO
INDUSTRY SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
FCC INFORMATION
WARRANTY, LIABILITY AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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