Lifeline Systems SA400 Wireless Smoke Detector with Sounder User Manual

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Lifeline Systems, Incorporated
111 Lawrence Street Framingham, MA 01702-8156 508-988-1000
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Created By ROHIT ARORA Date Created 09/26/2000 .
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SA400 Wireless Smoke Detector
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
The SA400 is a Photoelectric Smoke Detector with a RF
transmitter that sends alarm, superVisory and battery condition
messages to LiteLine Systems communicators. The detector is
powered by two 3V lithium batteries tor extended battery life.
The SAAOO is listed to UL 217 and UL1637 lor residential
applications.
FEATURES
Sell-Diagnostics and Automatic Sensitivity Testing
The SA400 monitors its smoke detection sensi ity and
operational status. A lull diagnostic test that includes a
dynamic test of the sensing chamber and internal electronics
is performed daily and at power up. It the detector lails internal
diagnostics. or drilts out ol its UL Listed sensitivity range, the
alarm LED extinguishes to indicate trouble. This meets the
NFPA 72 requirements tor lleld sensitivity testing.
Automatic Drift Compensation
The detector automatically adjusts its sensitivity as it becomes
dirty, up to a maximum of O.5%/lt, This leature increases
immunity to dust and dirt by 30-50%. A diagnostic mode allows
service personnel to determine sensitivity by counting LED
blinks and referring to Table t.
85115 Temporal Sounder
The SA400 includes an SSdB sounder, which will sound the
ANSI temporal pattern until smoke has cleared or the detector
has been silenced
Mounting Base
The mounting base included With each detector allows easy
installation and removal. The detector head simply twists on or
oil the base.
SOUNDEn
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Figure 1. Features
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Test/Silence Button
This button has three lunctions:
1. When pushed lor 2 seconds while not in alarm, the
detector pertorms a sensithity test (see Table 1), sends a
RF test signal. then activates the sounder. The sounder is
delayed to allow you to hear the confirmation beep lrom the
communicator.
2. It the button is pushed while the detector is in alarm. the
sounder will silence. The sounder will again alarm after a
few minutes it smoke remains
3. If the button is pushed while the detector is chirping to
indicate a low battery, the low battery chirp will be silenced
tor 24 hours,
INSTALLATION
General Information
THIS EQUlPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
ASSOCIATIONS STANDARD 72 (National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy. MA 02269). For your
inlormation, the National Fire Protection Association’s
Standard 72. reads as follows:
2-2.1.1.1 Smoke Detectors shall be installed outside fit each
separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity ol the
bedrooms and on each additional story ol the larnily living unit
including basements and excluding crawl spaces and
unlinished attics. In new construction, a smoke detector shall
also be installed in each sleeping room.
A-2.5.2.1 Smoke Detection — Are more Smoke Detectors
Desirable? The required number ol smoke detectors might not
provide reliable early warning protection for those areas
separated by a door lrom the areas protected by the required
smoke detectors. For this reason. it is recommended that the
householder consider the use of additional smoke detectors
tor those areas lor increased protection. The additional areas
include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, lurnace room,
utility room. and hallways not protected by the required smoke
detectors. The installation of smoke detectors in kitchens,
attics, (finished or unlinished), or garages is not normally
recommended, as these locations occasionally experience
conditions that can result in improper operation.
Important: Regulations pertaining to detector installation vary
from state to state, For more inlormation, contact your local
lire department or local authority having jurisdiction.
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE
DETECTORS
To minimize the risk of tire causing injuiy, loss ol lite or loss of
property, detectors should be located on every level ol a
residence — basements, first floor, second lloor, and attic it it is
furnished — and in every separate sleeping area. More
specifically, detectors should be located:
1, In every bedroom,
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2. Between sleeping areas and potential sources at tire such
as kitchen, garage, basement or utility room, In homes with
only one sleeping area on one lloor, a detector should be
put in the hallway outside the bedrooms as shown below.
In single lloor homes with two separate sleeping areas,
two detectors are required; one outside each bedroom
area as shown below. In multi-Ieyel homes, detectors
should be located in bedroom areas and at even] finished
level oi the home as shown below. Basement level
detectors should be located at the bottom of basement
stairwells. Second lloor detectors should be located at the
top of the Iirst»to»second Ilocr stairwell so long as no door
or other obstruction blocks the path at smoke.
3. At each end of a hallway sewing bedrooms if the hallway is
in excess ct 40 ieel (12m) in length.
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WHERE NOT TO LOCATE DETECTORS
To avoid false alarms and/or improper operation, avoid
installation ol smoke detectors in the Iollowing areas:
- KITCHENS: Smoke lrorn cooking may cause a nuisance
alarm. LOCATE DETECTORS AT LEAST 20 FEET (6m)
FROM KITCHENS IF POSSIBLE.
' IN AIRSTREAMS PASSING BY KITCHENS: Smoke from
room cooking may enter normal air movement paths
between outlets and returns it these paths run by kitchens,
causing a nuisance alarm. LOCATE DETECTORS AWAY
FROM SUCH AIRSTREAMS IF POSSIBLE
- BATHROOMS: Excessive steam from a shower may cause
a nuisance alarm. LOCATE DETECTORS AT LEAST 10
FEET (3m) FROM BATHROOMS IF POSSIBLE.
' NEAR FORCED AIR DUCTS: Used for heating or air
conditioning. Air movement may prevent smoke trom
reaching the detector.
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- NEAR FLUORESCENT LIGHT FIXTURES: Norse
generated by these fixtures may cause a nuisance alarm
- THE PEAK OF AN "A" FRAME TYPE OF CEILING: Dead
air at the top may prevent smoke from reaching the detector
- UNHEATED BUILDINGS: Detector temperature limits are
40” to 100“F (5—38°C). The detector will not lunction
properly in locations where the normal ambient temperature
exceeds these limits.
0 INSECT INFESTED AREAS: Insects entering the sensing
chamber may cause a nuisance alarm.
It nuisance alarms are experienced, carefully check the
detector's location lor possible causes as listed previously.
Relocate and clean the detector it necessary. Remember that
the major causes of nuisance alarms are dirty or improperly
located detectors. Selecting Mounting Locations (see
Fig. 2)
Detectors should be located close to the center of the ceiling.
If this is not practical, detectors may be located on the ceiling
at least 4 inches (10cm) from the ceiling-wall junction. Do not
install near forced air healing or air conditioning ducts (outlets
or returns). For sloped, gabled or high-peaked ceilings,
detectors must be mounted from 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm)
(vertical) from the highest point in the ceiling.
Detectors may also be wall-mounted if permitted by local and
state codes, Check with your local Fire Department about
code requirements, Wall»mounted detectors should be located
4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) from the ceiling. In mobile homes
built before 1978, which may have little or no ceiling insulation.
mount detectors ONLY on an interior wall 4 to 12 inches below
the ceiling.
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When you have selected a suitable mounting location, mount
the detector base in that location, using the two screws and
anchors supplied. IMPORTANT: Do not attach the detector to
removable ceiling panels,
Detectors are shipped with a plastic dust cover Ior use in
areas under construction, Remove the dust cover Just prior to
testing. The detector will not work with this cover In place,
Note that two 3V lithium batteries are attached to the cover,
and should be removed.
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Remove the smoke detector from its mounting plate by
twisting the detector counterclockwise See Figure 3.
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2. Slide the battery cover plate on the underside of the
detector in the direction shown by the arrow. This exposes
the battery compartment. See Figure 4.
3. Install the two 3V lithium batteries (be sure to observe
correct polarity, as indicated in the compartment),
Important: When installing replacement batteries, do not
mix battery types. Refer to the SPECIFICATIONS section
Ior recommended battery types.
4, Slide the battery cover plate back into place.
The LED indicator should flash about once every 9
seconds, indicating normal operation. It the batteries are
not installed correctly, the smoke detector will not
lunction, II the unit appears not to be sending a signal
during any at the tests that follow later, check for correct
battery installation.
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AUTOLEARNING
The smoke detector ID must be enrolled in the communicator
after the batteries are installed.
1. Press and hold the communicator RESET button, The unit
will beep when the RESET button is tirst pressed,
Continue to hold the RESET button. The communicator
wtll beep again and the yellow Test LED will light. The unit
is now in TEST mode. Continue to hold the RESET
button depressed.
2. While still holding the RESET button, press the
Test/Silence button on the SAAOO tor 2 seconds. This Will
lorce an alarm transmission then an audible alarm. The
communicator will generate a constant tone while
“learning”. When learning is complete (0.7 seconds), the
communicator will beep. Voice units will also announce
“BUTTON LEARNED”. Any other RF transmitters may
also be learned now, or as a separate transaction.
3. Release the RESET button. The communicator should
now beep when any oi the learned RF transmitters are
pressed while in TEST mode,
It a “battery low" message is annunciated during autclearning
or any tests. and you suspect that the batteries are not
actually low, remove both batteries, wait 20 seconds. re-insert
them. and re-test the detector.
ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE DETECTOR
Line up the raised tab on the detector with the left side at the
slot on the mounting baset See Figure 3. Push the detector up
against the base and rotate detector clockwise approximately
15 degrees. To detach the detector. turn counterclockwise.
LOW BATTERY INDICATION
It a low battery condition is detected, a low battery signal will
be sent to the monitoring center. the detector's LED will
extinguish. and the detector will chirp about every 30 seconds
The sounder can be silenced Ior 24 hours by pushing the
Test/Silence button. Be sure to replace BOTH batteries With
tresh batteries of the type listed. Batteries are widely available
where camera batteries are sold.
TESTING
NOTE: THE FOLLOWlNG TEST PROCEDURE SHOULD BE
PERFORMED AT INSTALLATION AND AT LEAST
ONCE A WEEK.
t. Press and hold the RESET button on the communicator.
The unit will beep when the RESET button is lirst pressed.
Continue to hold the RESET button until it beeps again
and the Test LED lights. The communicator is now in
TEST mode.
2. Push and hold the Test/Silence button located on the
SA400 tor 2 seconds. This activates a special sensitivity
test mode.
3. The LED on the detector should blink several times. then
light steady. Then the communicator should beep and the
SA400 sounder will be activated Ior 5 seconds,
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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Clean the detector cover with a dry or damp (water) cloth as
needed to keep it free lrom dust and dirt. It the SA400 tails to
activate, the smoke chamber may require cleaning. Press the
Test/Silence button for 2 seconds. The alarm LED will flash
one to nine times. Count the number at tlashes and refer to
Table 1 to determine detector status and what action to take,
The sensing chamber ol the photoelectric detector unsnaps tor
easy lield cleaning and service. it the status LED indicates
cleaning is necessary, clean interior as follows:
1. Flemove the detector trom its mounting base.
2. Remove the batteries.
3. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pin] off the detector cap
See Fig. 5.
4. Press in on the Sides ol the smoke chamber and pull it up
and away from the detector. See ltgure 6.
5 Blow out or use a softAbristled brush to remove dust and
dirt from the base and chamber.
5. Snap smoke chamber back in place.
7. Replace the detector cap as follows:
» Line the cap up with smoke detector,
- Insert cap and rotate clockwise 15 degrees. it should
snap lirmly in place.
8. Test detector per above procedure.
Table 1. Sensi vity Tests
Approximate
Obscuratton (Wm Blinks Indication Remedial Action
NA 0 No operation Replace batteries
NA 1 Unserviceable hardware fault is Repeat sensitivity test. it indication remains the
detected same, replace unit.
4.35 _ 2 The detector is not sensitive enough Clean per instructions and repeat sensitivity test.
3.85 It sensitivity remains low, replace unit. _
..7,j16l 4777 774 Detector is within sensitivity limits None.
77“ 3.10 5
2.60 6
2.10 7
1.85 B Detector is too sensitive Check to be sure that optical block cover is
1.35 9 snapped down completely Clean per lhstruct|ons.
SCREWDRIVER SLOT
DETECTOR CAP
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SPEchICATIONS
Sensitivity .......... ...2.3% z 0.8% Drilt compensation adiustment. 0.5%/lt. max
Low battery beep rate. 30 sec.
32°F to 100°F (0°C to 49°C)
0 to 95% Nonvcondensing
20V/m min; 0—1OOOMHZ
Detector head dimensions. 5.5" x 2.3“ (14 cm x 5.6 cm)
35d“ a’ 10 "- ‘emPWa' Pam“ Mounting base dimensions... 4-7/8" x 3/9" (101.6mm x
(2) Lithium: Duracell DL123A. 9.5mm)
Panasc’mc °l SEW" CR123A, Agency Listings... ,...UL 217 and UL1637
Voltage .....
Typicalstandby current.
Operating temperature
Operating humidity range
RFI Immunit
Typical test current ..
Typical alarm current
Low battery threshol
Sounder ..
Battery type
EMERGENCY EVACUATION
- Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of
fire. The following steps are recommended by the National Fire
Protection Association:
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5 A; [KT \ - Position your detector or your interior and/or exterior sounders so
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- Determine two means of escape from each room. One path of
escape should lead to the door that permits normal exit from the
do “ T building. The other may be a window, should your path be
t§l _ I _ -> unpassable. Station an escape ladder at such windows it there is a
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T Met“ . - Sketch a floor plan of the building. Show windows, doors, stairs
“fig—oil: and rooftops that can be used to escape. Indicate escape routes
for each room. Keep these routes free from obstruction and post
copies of the escape routes in every room.
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“Hahn: - Ensure that all bedroom doors are shut while you are asleep. This
Mg will prevent deadly smoke from entering while you escape.
BACK - Try the door. It the door is hot, check your alternate escape route.
If the door is cool, open it cautiously. Be prepared to slam the door
it smoke or heat rushes in.
- When smoke is present. crawl on the ground. Do not walk upright,
since smoke rises and may overcome you. Clearer air is near the
floor.
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- Escape quickly; don't panic.
- Establish a common meeting place outdoors, away from your
house, where everyone can meet and then take steps to contact
the authorities and account for those missing. Choose someone to
assure that nobody returns to the house — many die going back.
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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and lound to comply Wilh FCC
Pan 15 rules tor a Class B digital device. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmlui
intenerence in a residential installation. Operation is subject to
the loliowing two COndillOnS‘.
(1) This device may not cause harmlul interference and
(2) This deVice must accept any interference received,
including intenerence that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment generates radio frequency (RF) energy and
may cause interference to radio and TV reception. Il you
suspect interference, try one or more ol the following measures:
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increase the separation between the detector and the
radio or television receiver.
ll using an indoor antenna, have a quality outdoor antenna
installedv
Reorient or relocate the radio/TV antenna until interference is
reduced or eliminated,
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help
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LIMITATIONS OF THIS SMOKE DETECTOR/TRANSMITTER
While this smoke detector/transmitter is a highly reliable device
that is part of an advanced wireless security system, it does
not otter guaranteed protection against lire, While smoke
detectors have played a key role in reducing residential tire
deaths in the United States, they may not activate or provide
early warning for a variety oI reasons in as many as 35% of all
fires, according to data published by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Some of the reasons smoke detectors
used in alarm systems may not work are as follows:
- Smoke detectors WiII not work without power. Battery
operated devices will not work without batteries or it the
batteries are not put in properly.
- Smoke detectors may have been improperly installed and
positioned, Smoke detectors may not sense fires that start
where smoke cannot reach the detectors, such as in
chimneys. in walls, or root, or on the other side of closed
doors. Smoke detectors also may not sense a fire on
another level of a residence or building. A second floor
detector, for example may not sense a first floor fire or
basement fire. In addition, smoke detectors have sensing
limitations. No smoke detector can sense every kind of tire
every time. In general, detectors may not always provide
adequate warning about rapidly spreading tires caused by
carelessness and safety hazards like smoking in bed,
violent explosions, escaping gas, improper storage of
flammable materials, children playing wrth matches, or
arson. Depending on the nature of the fire and/or location of
the smoke detectors, the detector, even if it operates as
anticipated. may not provide sufficient warning to allow all
occupants to escape in time to prevent injury or death.
Alarm signals sent by the wireless transmitter in this device
may be blocked or reflected by metal before they reach the
alarm receiver. Even if the signal path has been recently
checked during a weekly test. blockage can occur if a metal
object is moved into the path
- Alarm warning devices such as sirens, bells or horns may
not alert people or wake up sleepers lI they are located on
the other side of closed or partly open doors. Il warning
devices are located on a different level of the residence from
the bedrooms, then they are less likely to waken or alert
people inside the bedrooms. Even persons who are awake
may not hear the warning II the alarm is muffled by noise
from a stereo, radio, air conditioner or other appliances, or
by passing traffic. Finally, alarm warning devices, however
loud, may not warn hearing impaired people or waken deep
sleepers
- This smoke detector/transmitter, like other electrical devices,
is subject to component failure. Even though this device is
designed to last as long as 20 years. the electronic
components in it could fail at any time. We recommend that
smoke detectors be replaced every 10 years as a
precautionary measure against component failure.
The most common cause of an alarm system not functioning
when a fire occurs is inadequate maintenance. The alarm
system should be tested weekly to make sure all smoke
detectors and their transmitters are working properly.
Detectors must be repaired or replaced when they do not
function properly.
Installing an alarm system may make the owner eligible for
lower insurance rates, but an alarm system is not a substitute
for insurance Homeowners, property OWners and renters
should continue to act prudently in protecting themselves and
continue to insure their lives and property.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Lifeline Systems. Inc., Seller, warrants that the SA400
smoke detector. but not the batteries, is tree from defects
in materials and workmanship under normal use and
service for 90 days from the date of shipment to the
original customer. During the warranty period, Lifeline
Systems will, at its option, either repair or replace
products which prove to be defective. The repaired or
replaced equipment is then warranted for ninety days
from the date of repair or replacement. Equipment which
has been subiect to abuse, misuse, alterations or
unauthorized repair, is not covered by warranty. Lifeline
Systems shall have the right at linal determination of the
existence and cause of defect.
In order to obtain service under the warranty the
customer must notify in writing, Lifeline Systems, Inc
111 Lawrence Street, Framingham, MA 01702-8156, of
any defect before the expiration of the warranty period.
The customer shall prepay shipping charges tor the
return of the product to Lifeline Systems for warranty
service and Lifeline Systems shall pay for the return of
the product to the customer.
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Lifeline Systems may elect to have its representative
service the product at the customer’s location. If this
should be the case, the customer will provide Lifeline
Systems with access to the equipment covered by the
warranty, adequate working space and facilities, and
access to and use of all information and facilities
determined necessary to service the product.
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE THE
CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES.
LIFELINE SYSTEMS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENT
WILL LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF
THE PRODUCT. N0 AGENT, EMPLOYEE OR
REPRESENTATIVE OF LIFELINE SYSTEMS, NOR
ANY OTHER PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO MODIFY
THIS WARRANTY IN ANY RESPECT.
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