Napco Security Technologies GEMCWLSMK GEMC-WL-SMK, SUPERVISED WIRELESS DIGITAL SMOKE DETECTOR User Manual
Napco Security Systems Inc GEMC-WL-SMK, SUPERVISED WIRELESS DIGITAL SMOKE DETECTOR Users Manual
Users Manual
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The GEMC-WL-SMK is a high-quality photoelectric smoke
detector with built-in supervised digitally-coded radio trans-
mitter. It is compatible with Napco's GEM-RECV and
GEMC-RECV Series supervised receivers that monitor
alarms, restores, low battery, tamper and status.
During normal operation, when unit is in standby mode and
is within proper sensitivity limits, the green LED on the
GEMC-WL-SMK flashes once every 10 seconds. As soon
as smoke is detected, the GEMC-WL-SMK sounds a local
alarm and the transmitter sends an alarm signal to the su-
pervised receiver (Operating Frequency: 319.5Mhz). The
alarm signal is repeated every 10 seconds thereafter as
long as smoke is still present. A restore report is sent when
the smoke detection chamber clears. Supervisory status
reports are sent from the GEMC-WL-SMK every hour.
Note: Coding switches are not required or used in the
GEMC-WL-SMK; each transmitter is assigned a unique
identification code number at the factory.
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333 Bayview Avenue
Amityville, New York 11701
For Sales and Repairs, (800) 645-9445
For Technical Service, (800) 645-9440
Publicly traded on NASDAQ Symbol: NSSC
© NAPCO 2010
GEMC-WL-SMK
SUPERVISED
WIRELESS DIGITAL SMOKE DETECTOR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WI1726A.03 01/10
Low Battery Warning
The smoke detector and transmitter are powered by
one 3-volt lithium battery (supplied) that can power the
unit for at least one year. If battery voltage drops below
normal, a low battery report is sent to the panel for a
period of 48 hours; if the voltage is still below normal
after this time, the detector sounder will chirp and its red
LED will flash every 45 seconds. Note: Unit shuts down
after 7 days. A low-battery report is sent to the receiver
with any status or alarm transmission. If a low-battery
condition is indicated, always replace battery.
NOTE: Temperature and humidity extremes may re-
duce the life of the battery. In addition, the GEMC-WL-
SMK detector is designed to prevent re-mounting to the
mounting plate without the battery installed.
Use Only Battery Specified In Marking. Use of A Differ-
ent Battery May Have A Detrimental Effect On Detector
Operation.
Remove the mounting plate. Remove the
GEMC-WL-SMK mounting plate by turning the
plate counter-clockwise and pulling it up.
Identify components. Examine the GEMC-
WL-SMK to identify the component locations.
Install battery. Place one 3-volt lithium Duracell
DL123A, Varta CR123A, Panasonic CR123A or
Sanyo CR123A in its battery compartment, ob-
serving correct polarity. Install battery and enroll the
GEMC-WL-SMK into the control panel before mount-
ing. During power up and status initialization, both the
green and red LED's blink four times in unison. Then
press the TEST button once to complete installation.
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LIFT TO
REMOVE
MOUNTING
PLATE
TWIST
MOUNTING
PLATE TO
UNLOCK
ENSURES UNIT
IS CORRECTLY
MOUNTED
RF ID#
LABEL
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
3-VOLT BATTERY
LOCATION
(–)
(+)
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NOTE: Smoke detectors are not to be used with
detector guards unless the combination has been
evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
Pick smoke-detector location. Referring to the
NFPA standard on page 3, select a suitable loca-
tion to mount the GEMC-WL-SMK. Note: Mount-
ing the GEMC-WL-SMK on foil-backed wallpaper is NOT
recommended because the radio range will be reduced.
Install mounting plate. Use the two screws
and anchors provided to attach the mounting
plate to the wall or ceiling. NOTE: Do not install
on removable surfaces such as ceiling tiles.
Map the GEMC-WL-SMK Transmitter. Referring
to the instructions for the panel and keypad in use,
enter the following:
•the zone to which the transmitter will be mapped;
•the 6-digit RF identification number/1-digit check-
sum number printed on the transmitter (include all
numbers and/or letters and leading zeros, if any);
and
•the transmitter point number ("1").
NOTE: In fire alarm installations, the control panel
must be programmed to activate the fire alarm bells or
horns upon detection of a fire.
Low Battery Chirp Silence
Allows temporary disabling of the Low Battery Chirp ("sleep")
for 12 hours. Press TEST button during low battery condition
to enter Mode.
Smoke Alarm
Sounder and red LED both turn on continuously.
Silencing the Unit
To silence the unit during a smoke alarm, press and hold
the TEST button for 10 seconds to temporarily silence the unit
for 5 minutes.
Maintenance Warning
The smoke detector will warn that it must be cleaned when
the unit flashes the red LED every 5 seconds and the unit
does not pass the weekly test by the user (see #8 at left). To
clean the smoke detector, vacuum the outside of the unit at
least once a year (preferably every six months) using a soft
brush attachment. Do not attempt to clean the unit in any
other way. If this maintenance procedure fails to clean the
unit sufficiently, call for service and/or replace the unit.
Test system weekly with unit mounted. If the
system is monitored, notify central station of im-
pending test. Press and hold TEST button (using a
non-conductive pointed object such as a toothpick) for 5
seconds after the local alarm sounds. The sounder will
turn on while the button is pressed; if the unit is operating
within its proper sensitivity limits and is not in a low battery
condition, the green LED turns off and the red LED turns
on continuously. Verify that the GEMC-WL-SMK triggers
the correct zone on the control panel and that the correct
report is sent to the central station.
HOLD BUTTON FOR AT LEAST 5 SEC-
ONDS AFTER LOCAL ALARM SOUNDS
TO SEND AN ALARM TRANSMISSION
Attach the GEMC-WL-SMK to mounting
plate. Match up alignment tabs on detector
and plate. Turn detector clockwise until it locks
into place.
TWIST
DETECTOR
CLOCKWISE
TO LOCK TO
MOUNTING
PLATE
DINING
ROOM
KITCHEN
SMOKE
DETECTOR
BEDROOM BEDROOM
LIVING
ROOM BEDROOM
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6 7
8
SCREW
ANCHORS FOR
WALLBOARD
MATCH UP
ALIGNMENT
TABS
PRESS AND HOLD TEST BUTTON BY
INSERTING NON-CONDUCTIVE
POINTED OBJECT
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A smoke alarm should be
located between the sleeping
area and the rest of the family
living unit.
In family living units with more
than one sleeping area, a smoke
alarm should be provided for
each separate sleeping area.
Indicates required smoke detector
Indicates optional smoke detector if
door is not provided between Living
and Recreation rooms.
A smoke detector should be
located on each story
NFPA STANDARD FOR SMOKE-DETECTOR LOCATION
The GEMC-WL-SMK should be installed in accordance with the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 72. For your information, the National Fire
Protection Association's Standard 72, reads as follows:
11.5.1 One- and Two-Family Dwelling Units.
11.5.1.1 Smoke Detection Where required by applicable laws, codes, or stan-
dards for the specified 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.
11.8.3 Are More Smoke Detectors Desirable? The required number of smoke
detectors might not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas sepa-
rated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke detectors. For this
reason, it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional
smoke detectors for those areas for increased protection. The additional areas
include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room, and hall-
ways not protected by the required smoke detectors. The installation of smoke
detectors in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not normally rec-
ommended, as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in
improper operation.
There exist certain situations where the presence of a smoke alarm is not ef-
fective, such as smoking in bed, the testing of gas leaks with a flame or for warning
against the existence of high carbon monoxide levels inside a family living unit.
Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all sleeping individuals;
it is therefore 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 and to provide assistance to those who may be incapable of safely
evacuating the area unassisted.
For family living units with one or more split levels (i.e., adjacent levels with less
than one full story separation between levels), a smoke detector required as above
shall suffice for an adjacent lower level, including basements.
Exception: Where there is an intervening door between one level and the adja-
cent lower level, a smoke detector shall be installed on the lower level.
•Ceiling-mounted smoke alarms should be located in the center of the room or
hall, or not less than 4 inches from any wall. When the detector is mounted on
a wall, the top of the detector should be 4 to 12 inches from the ceiling.
•Do not install smoke alarms where normal ambient temperatures are above
100°F (37.8°C), below 40°F (4.4°C) or greater than 92% humidity unless the
alarm has been determined to be capable of being used at installation points
with higher or lower ambient temperatures. Also, do not locate alarm in front of
air conditioners, heating registers, or other locations where normal air circula-
tion will keep smoke from entering the detector. Installing smoke detectors in
kitchens, garages or furnace rooms is NOT recommended.
All installation wiring must be in accordance with the provisions of Article 210 of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA 70. All protected premises fire alarm
systems shall be maintained and tested (at least once every month) in accordance
with NFPA 72.
FIRE PREVENTION AND ESCAPE
The purpose of an early warning smoke alarm is to detect the presence of fire
in its early stages, and sound an alarm giving the occupants more time to exit the
premise before the smoke reaches a dangerous concentration level.
Fires start even with the best of housekeeping and fire-prevention procedures.
Fire is an unexpected event. Early warning detection alerts occupants in time to
act.
KNOW FIRE HAZARDS. No detection device can protect life in all situa-
tions. Therefore, safeguards should be taken to avoid such potentially dangerous
situations as smoking in bed, leaving children home alone, cleaning with flammable
liquids such as gasoline.
The best fire protection is minimizing fire hazards through proper storage of
materials and general good housekeeping techniques. A cluttered basement, attic,
or other storage area is an open invitation to fire.
Careless use of combustible materials and electrical appliances, or overloading
of electrical outlets are other prime causes in starting fires.
It is most important that explosive and/or fast-burning materials be eliminated
from the home if at all possible.
Even after proper precautions have been taken, fires can start. Be prepared.
IN CASE OF FIRE. Leave immediately. Don’t stop to pack or search for
valuables. In heavy smoke, hold your breath and stay low -- crawl if necessary.
The clearest air is usually at the floor.
If you have to go through a closed door, carefully feel the door and door knob
to see if undue heat is present. If they seem relatively cool, brace your foot against
the bottom of the door with your hip against the door and one hand against the top
edge. Open it slightly. If a rush of hot air is felt, slam the door quickly and latch it.
Unvented fire tends to build up considerable pressure. Be sure all the household
realizes and understands this danger.
Use your neighbor’s phone or a street fire alarm box. The job of extinguishing
the fire should be left to the professionals. Too many unforeseen things can occur
when inexperienced people try to extinguish afire.
BE PREPARED. Perform fire drills regularly. Use them to assure recogni-
tion of an alarm signal. For your protection, simulate different circumstances
(smoke in hall, in living room, etc.). Then have everyone react to the situation.
Draw a floor plan and show two exits from each room. Frequently, a knotted
rope or ladder from a window will serve this purpose. It is important that children be
instructed carefully, because they tend to hide in times of crisis.
It is imperative that one meeting place outside the home be established. You
should insist that everyone meet there during an alarm. This will eliminate the trag-
edy of someone reentering the house for a missing member who is actually safe.
If you have children and/or invalids residing in your household, you can help
your fire department. Most fire departments have window decals available for use
in children’s or invalid’s bedrooms. Properly used, these decals will quickly identify
sleeping quarters of these individuals and show the department where to look first
for members of your household.
Additional information on Household Fire Warning is available at nominal cost from
The National Fire Protection Agency, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. Re-
quest Standard No. NFPA 72.
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NAPCO SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. (NAPCO) warrants its products
to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for
thirty-six months following the date of manufacture. NAPCO will, within
said period, at its option, repair or replace any product failing to operate
correctly without charge to the original purchaser or user.
This warranty shall not apply to any equipment, or any part thereof,
which has been repaired by others, improperly installed, improperly
used, abused, altered, damaged, subjected to acts of God, or on which
any serial numbers have been altered, defaced or removed. Seller will
not be responsible for any dismantling or reinstallation charges.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHICH
EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF.
THERE IS NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT
ABILITY OR A WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. ADDITIONALLY, THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF NAPCO.
Any action for breach of warranty, including but not limited to any
implied warranty of merchant ability, must be brought within the six
months following the end of the warranty period.
IN NO CASE SHALL NAPCO BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF
THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EVEN
IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE SELLER'S OWN
NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT.
In case of defect, contact the security professional who installed and
maintains your security system. In order to exercise the warranty, the
product must be returned by the security professional, shipping costs
prepaid and insured to NAPCO. After repair or replacement, NAPCO
assumes the cost of returning products under warranty. NAPCO shall
have no obligation under this warranty, or otherwise, if the product has
been repaired by others, improperly installed, improperly used, abused,
altered, damaged, subjected to accident, nuisance, flood, fire or acts of
God, or on which any serial numbers have been altered, defaced or
removed. NAPCO will not be responsible for any dismantling,
reassembly or reinstallation charges.
This warranty contains the entire warranty. It is the sole warranty and
any prior agreements or representations, whether oral or written, are
either merged herein or are expressly canceled. NAPCO neither
assumes, nor authorizes any other person purporting to act on its
behalf to modify, to change, or to assume for it, any other warranty or
liability concerning its products. In no event shall NAPCO be liable for
an amount in excess of NAPCO's original selling price of the product,
for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, incidental,
consequential, or otherwise arising out of any failure of the product.
Seller's warranty, as herein above set forth, shall not be enlarged,
diminished or affected by and no obligation or liability shall arise or grow
out of Seller's rendering of technical advice or service in connection
with Buyer's order of the goods furnished thereunder.
NAPCO RECOMMENDS THAT THE ENTIRE SYSTEM BE
COMPLETELY TESTED WEEKLY.
Warning: Despite frequent testing, and due to, but not limited to, any or
all of the following; criminal tampering, electrical or communications
disruption, it is possible for the system to fail to perform as expected.
NAPCO does not represent that the product/system may not be
compromised or circumvented; or that the product or system will
prevent any personal injury or property loss by burglary, robbery, fire or
otherwise; nor that the product or system will in all cases provide
adequate warning or protection. A properly installed and maintained
alarm may only reduce risk of burglary, robbery, fire or otherwise but it
is not insurance or a guarantee that these events will not occur.
CONSEQUENTLY, SELLER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY
PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR OTHER LOSS
BASED ON A CLAIM THE PRODUCT FAILED TO GIVE WARNING.
Therefore, the installer should in turn advise the consumer to take any
and all precautions for his or her safety including, but not limited to,
fleeing the premises and calling police or fire department, in order to
mitigate the possibilities of harm and/or damage.
NAPCO is not an insurer of either the property or safety of the user's
family or employees, and limits its liability for any loss or damage
including incidental or consequential damages to NAPCO's original
selling price of the product regardless of the cause of such loss or
damage.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or differentiate in their treatment of limitations
of liability for ordinary or gross negligence, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
NAPCO LIMITED WARRANTY
NAPCO SECURITY GROUP
333 Bayview Avenue, Amityville, New York 11701 For Sales and Repairs, (800) 645-9445 For Technical Service, (800) 645-9440
Publicly traded on NASDAQ Symbol: NSSC
RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE
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 in-
terference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency en-
ergy 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 in-
stallation. 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/TV technician for help.
Changes and Modifications not expressly approved by Napco can void your authority to operate this equip-
ment under Federal Communications Commissions rules.