UTC Fire and Security Americas 778A-SMOKE Smoke Detector User Manual
UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation, Inc. Smoke Detector Users Manual
Users Manual
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ESL Universal Wireless Smoke Alarm/Detector
4300 Series
Wireless Smoke Detector
Figure 1 - Alarm/Detector Features
Description
The ESL smoke alarm/detector is a Learn Mode, wireless
sensor that uses photoelectric technology with a self
contained alarm siren, a low battery annunciator, and a
status LED. The smoke alarm/detector is part of a security/
fire alarm system and communicates with the system
control panel.
Depending on the model, the smoke alarm/detector
provides the following features:
Self-diagnostics. The ESL Universal Series smokes monitor
their own sensitivity and operational status. If the smoke
alarm/detector drifts out of the UL listed sensitivity range
or fails internal diagnostics, it extinguishes its LED and
sends a trouble signal to the control panel.
Base tamper switch sends a trouble signal transmission to
the control panel when the smoke alarm/detector is
removed from its mounting base.
Integrated fixed 135°F temperature and rate of rise heat
detector trips an alarm based on high temperature detected
or rapidly rising temperature rate (15° minimum) (models
562STU and 572STU only).
Transmitted Signal Outputs
Depending on the model, the smoke alarm/detector
transmits the following signals to the control panel:
• Alarm
• Alarm restore
• Tamper
Wireless
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Universal Wireless
Smoke Alarm/Detector
NX Series
Wireless Smoke Alarm/Detector
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LISTED
• Low battery
• Trouble signal
• Supervisory
Selecting a Location
Selecting a suitable location is critical to the operation of
smoke alarms/detectors. This equipment should be
installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection
Association’s (NFPA) Standard 72. See Figure 2.
56X - UL 217 Smoke Alarm Series
57X - UL 268 Smoke Detector Series
Installation Instructions
LED
Test/Silence button
Sounder
A-8-1.2.1.a Where to Locate the Required Smoke
Alarms/Detectors in Existing Construction.
The major threat from fire in a family living unit occurs at
night when everyone is asleep. The principal threat to
persons in sleeping areas comes from fires in the
remainder of the unit. Therefore, a smoke alarm/
detector(s) is best located between the bedroom areas
and the rest of the unit. In units with only one bedroom
area on one floor, the smoke alarm/detector(s) should be
located as shown in Figure 2 A.
In family living units with more than one bedroom area or
with more than one floor, more than one smoke alarm/
detector is required, as shown in Figure 2 B.
In addition to smoke alarms/detectors outside of the
sleeping areas, the installation of a smoke alarm/detector
on each additional story of the family living unit,
including the basement, is required. These installations
are shown in Figure 2 C. The living area smoke alarm/
detector should be installed in the living room or near
the stairway to the upper level, or in both locations. The
basement smoke alarm/detector should be installed in
close proximity to the stairway leading to the floor
above. Where installed on an open-joisted ceiling, the
alarm/detector should be placed on the bottom of the
joists. The detector should be positioned relative to the
stairway to intercept smoke coming from a fire in the
basement before the smoke enters the stairway.
Optional temperature sensor
Copy of Preliminary 11/27/00
2ESL Universal Wireless Smoke Alarm/Detector
Dining
Room
Basement
Bedroom Bedroom
Living
Room
= Required smoke alarms/detectors
= Additional smoke alarms/detectors required for new construction
Figure 2 B - Alarm/Detector Placement
Figure 2 A - Alarm/Detector Placement
Figure 2 C - Alarm/Detector Placement
Dining
Room Kitchen Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Living Room
TV Room
Dining
Room Kitchen Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Living Room
A-8-1.2.1.b Where to Locate the Required Smoke Alarms/
Detectors in New Construction.
All of the smoke alarms/detectors specified in A-8-1.2.1.a for
existing construction are required and, in addition, a smoke
alarm/detector is required in each bedroom.
A-8-1.2.1.c Are More Smoke Alarms/Detectors Desirable?
The required number of smoke alarms/detectors might not
provide reliable early warning protection for those areas
separated by a door from the areas protected by the
required smoke alarms/detectors. For this reason, it is
recommended that the householder consider the use of
additional smoke alarms/detectors 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/detectors. The installation of smoke alarms/detec-
tors in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages
is not normally recommended, as these locations occasion-
ally experience conditions that can result in improper
operation.
Important !
Regulations pertaining to smoke alarm/detector installa-
tions vary from state to state. For more information, contact
your local fire department or local authority having
jurisdiction.
In addition to NFPA 72, use the following location guide-
lines to optimize performance and reduce the chance of
false alarms from the alarm/detector:
• Locate ceiling-mounted smoke alarms/detectors in the
center of a room or hallway at least 4 inches from any
walls or partitions.
• Locate wall-mounted smoke alarms/detectors so the top
of the alarms/detector is 4 to 12 inches below the ceiling.
• Locate in a suitable environment as follows:
- Temperature between 40°F (4.4°C) and 100°F (37.8°C)
- Humidity between 0 and 95% non-condensing
• Locate away from air conditioners, heating registers and
any other ventilation source that may interfere with
smoke entering the alarm/detector.
• Mount smoke alarms/detectors on a firm permanent
surface, typically a stud or metal runner.
• Locate away from large metallic objects.
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3. Making sure that the unit is removed from its base, put the
panel in program mode/Learn Mode.
4. Remove the red plastic dust cover from the alarm/detector.
The alarm/detector is shipped with a dust cover for
protection on construction sites with dusty environments.
5. Press the test/silence button until the panel indicates that
the sensor has been enrolled.
6. Disconnect the alarm notification appliances, service
release devices, and extinguishing systems and test the
communication between the control panel and each smoke
alarm/detector before permanently mounting the alarms/
detectors as follows:
- Press the test/silence button on the alarm/detector
for 2 seconds. The alarm/detector sends a test signal
to the control panel.
- At the control panel, verify the test signal was received
and the RF signal strength is adequate. If no signal is
received or the RF signal is low, relocate the alarm/detector
and retest.
7. Using the two screws and anchors provided, mount
the base.
8. Attach the alarm/detector to the mounting base as
follows:
- Line up the raised tab on the lip of the alarm/detector
with the slot on the lip of the mounting base.
See Figure 3.
- Insert the alarm/detector into the base and turn clockwise
approximately 15 degrees. It should snap firmly into place.
9. Test the communication between the control panel
and each smoke alarm/detector as follows:
- One at a time, press the test/silence button on the
alarm/detector for 2 seconds. The alarm/detector sends a
test signal to the control panel.
- At the control panel, verify the test signal was received.
10. Test each alarm/detector (see Smoke Testing the
Alarm/Detector) and reconnect all alarm notification
appliances, service release devices, and extinguishing
systems.
Important !
The control panel alarm and all auxiliary functions should be
verified for a complete test of the system.
Smoke Testing the Alarm/Detector
Smoke alarms/detectors should be tested in place annually
using smoke or Smoke! in a Can. Follow the instructions on
the canned smoke or use the following steps to test the
alarm/detector with smoke:
1. Hold a smoldering punk or cotton wick close to the
smoke entry openings.
2. Gently direct the smoke into the alarm/detector for 20
seconds or until an alarm is indicated.
BE SURE TO PROPERLY EXTINGUISH THE SMOKE
SOURCE AFTER TESTING! The alarm/detector LED should
remain on while the built-in transmitter sends an alarm
signal to the control panel. The alarm/detector will sound a
temporal rhythm until the test/silence button is pressed.
The alarm/detector automatically resets when smoke is no
longer present.
Figure 3 - Alarm/Detector-to-Base Alignment
Installing the Alarm/Detector
1. Slide the battery compartment cover away from the alarm/
detector to unsnap it and lift it off. See Figure 3.
2. Observing proper polarity, insert the two lithium batteries
provided into the alarm/detector battery compartment and
replace the battery compartment cover. Tab
Slot
Battery
compartment
4ESL Universal Wireless Smoke Alarm/Detector
Figure 4 - Removing Alarm/Detector Cap
panel to determine what action to take. If the unit has a
hardware fault, it will stop reporting supervision signals to
the panel.
Attaching and Removing
the Alarm/Detector
To remove the alarm/detector from the mounting base,
grasp the alarm/detector and turn it counterclockwise
approximately 15 degrees. The alarm/detector should snap
off of the mounting base.
Attach the smoke alarm/detector to its mounting base
as follows:
- Line up the raised tab on the lip of the smoke alarm/
detector with slot on the lip of the mounting base. See
Figure 3.
- Insert the smoke alarm/detector into the base and turn
clockwise approximately 15 degrees. It should snap firmly
into place.
When to Replace the Batteries
When the batteries are low, the alarm/detector sends a low
battery signal to the control panel, waits several days and
then chirps every 30 seconds until the batteries are re-
placed. The sounder can be silenced for 24 hours by
pushing the test/silence button. See Specifications for
battery type list.
Testing the Alarm/Detector
Sensitivity
The ESL Universal Wireless Series provides a sensitivity
level test mode that allows you to check the alarm/detector
sensitivity using the test/silence button and the LED
indicator on the alarm/detector as follows:
1. Press the test/silence button on the alarm/detector for 2
seconds. The alarm/detector performs a test, and the
LED flashes one to nine times.
2. Count the number of LED flashes and use the following
table to determine the status of the alarm/detector
sensitivity and what action to take, if any.
Understanding the Test/Silence
Button
Depending on the model, the test/silence button on the
smoke alarm/detector performs three functions as follows:
Testing = Press the test/silence button for 2 seconds. The
alarm/detector performs a sounder test (UL 217 models
only) and a sensitivity test and then sends a test signal to
the control panel.
Silence alarm = Press to silence the sounder during an
alarm. After a few minutes, the sounder will resume low
battery if smoke is still present.
Silence low battery chirp = Press to silence a low battery
chirp. The low battery chirp resumes after 24 hours if the
condition is not corrected.
Understanding the LED
The LED on the ESl Universal Wireless Series indicates the
status of the alarm/detector as follows:
FLASHING = Flashes every 9 seconds to indicate normal
operation.
ON = Detects smoke, sending an alarm.
OFF = Trouble. Maintenance is required. Check the control
After the flashes, if the sensitivity is within limits and all
other tests pass, the smoke alarm/detector goes into
alarm and sends a test signal to the panel, then resets after
5 seconds.
If the sensitivity is not within limits, or an unserviceable
hardware fault is detected, the LED extinguishes until the
alarm/detector is serviced and the built-in transmitter sends
a trouble signal to the control panel.
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Replacing the Batteries
Use only 3V lithium batteries listed in Specifications in the
alarm/detector.
1. Remove the alarm/detector from the mounting base. See
Attaching and Removing the Alarm/Detector.
2. Slide the battery compartment cover away from the alarm/
detector to unsnap it and lift it off. See Figure 3.
3. Remove the batteries and dispose of properly.
4. Observing correct polarity, insert two new 3V lithium
batteries into the battery compartment and replace the
cover.
5. Reattach the alarm/detector to the mounting base. See
Attaching and Removing the Alarm/Detector.
6. Test the system.
Cleaning the Alarm/Detector
Clean the alarm/detector cover with a dry or damp (water)
cloth as needed to keep it free from dust and dirt.
When necessary, clean the alarm/detector interior and
replace the smoke chamber as follows:
1. Disconnect the alarm notification appliances, service
release devices and extinguishing systems.
2. Remove the alarm/detector from its mounting base. See
Attaching and Removing the Alarm/Detector.
3. Remove the batteries. See Replacing the Batteries.
4. Slide a flat-blade screwdriver in the slot on the alarm/
detector cap and gently push the handle down to pry the
alarm/detector cap up and off. See Figure 4.
5. Press in on the sides of the field replaceable optical
chamber and pull it up and away from the optical base
and discard. See Figure 5.
6. Blow out or use a soft-bristled brush to remove all dust
and dirt from the optical base.
7. Line the new field replaceable optical chamber up with
the optical base and snap into place both sides of the
optical chamber.
8. Replace the alarm/detector cap as follows:
-Line the alarm/detector cap up with the smoke alarm/
detector.
-Insert the alarm/detector cap into the smoke alarm/
detector and turn clockwise approximately 15 degrees. It
should snap firmly into place.
9. Observing the proper polarity, put the batteries back
in the alarm/detector and replace the battery
compartment cover.
Smoke
chamber latch
Optical base
Figure 5 - Alarm/Detector Parts
10.Reattach the alarm/detector to its mounting base. See
Attaching and Removing the Alarm/Detector.
11.Test the alarm/detector sensitivity and reconnect all
alarm notification appliances, service release devices and
extinguishing systems. See Testing the Alarm/Detector
Sensitivity.
The control panel alarm and all auxiliary functions should be
verified for a complete test of the system.
Maintaining the Alarm/Detector
The ESL Universal Wireless Series smoke alarms/detectors
are designed for easy field service and maintenance.
When installed and used properly, they require
minimal maintenance.
The smoke alarm/detector should be tested weekly. See
Testing the Alarm/Detector Sensitivity and Smoke Testing
the Alarm/Detector.
When the alarm/detector requires maintenance, it extin-
guishes its LED and sends a signal to the control panel as
described in the following table.
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Fire Prevention and Escape
The purpose of an early warning smoke alarm/detector is to
detect the presence of fire in its early stages and sound an
alarm giving the occupants time to exit the premises safely.
Avoid Fire Hazards
No detection device can protect life in all situations.
Therefore, safeguards should be taken to avoid potentially
dangerous situations as follows:
• Do not smoke in bed.
• Do not leave children home alone.
• Never clean with flammable liquids such as gasoline.
• Properly store materials. Use general good housekeeping
techniques to keep your home neat and tidy. A cluttered
basement, attic, or other storage area is an open invita-
tion to fire.
• Use combustible materials and electrical appliances
carefully and only for their intended uses. Do not
overload electrical outlets
• Do not store explosive and/or fast burning materials in
your home.
• Even after proper precautions have been taken, fires can
start. Be prepared.
In Case of Fire
In the event of a fire, you should do the following:
• 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 near 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 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
members of the household realize and understand this
danger.
• Use your neighbor’s phone or a street fire alarm box to
call the fire department. The job of extinguishing the fire
should be left to the professionals.
Be Prepared
Practice the following steps to prepare you and your family
in the event of a fire:
• Perform fire drills regularly. Use them to assure recogni-
tion of an alarm signal.
• Draw a floor plan and show two exits from each room. It
is important that children be instructed carefully, because
they tend to hide in times of crisis.
• Establish one meeting place outside the home. Insist
that everyone meet there during an alarm. This will
eliminate the tragedy of someone reentering the house
for a missing member who is actually safe.
• If you have children and/or physically challenged
people residing in your household, use window decals
to help emergency personnel identify the sleeping
quarters of these individuals.
Limited Warranty
ESL is a brand of Interlogix, Inc. The manufacturer
warrants this smoke alarm/detector (except batteries) to be
free from defects in material and workmanship under
conditions of normal use for a term of 3 years from the
date of manufacture.
During the warranty period, if an Interlogix product or any
of its components becomes defective, it will be repaired or
replaced without charge.
Out-of-warranty units will be repaired at the discretion of
the manufacturer or, if not, a card will be forwarded to the
customer suggesting a replacement unit and the cost of
that unit.
This warranty does not apply to units which have been
subject to abuse, misuse, negligence or accident, or to
which any modifications, alterations or repairs have been
made or attempted.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of
the smoke alarm/detector and may be enforced only by
such person. During the warranty period, if the alarm/
detector or any warranted components thereof becomes
defective, it will be replaced or repaired without charge at
the manufacturer’s discretion if returned in accordance
with the following instructions:
Obtain a Return Authorization Number by calling 1-800-
648-7422 or 503-692-4052, then carefully pack it in a well
padded and insulated carton and return, postal charges
prepaid to:
Customer Service
Interlogix Security & Life Safety Group
12345 SW Leveton Drive
Tualatin, OR 97062-9938
A note should be included advising the nature of the
malfunction. Care must be exercised in the proper packing
of alarms/detectors returned under this warranty as
Interlogix will not be responsible for warranty repairs to
equipment damaged because of improper packing.
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THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
EXPRESS WARRANTIES, AND IMPLIED WARRAN-
TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURA-
TION FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS FROM
THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE. UNDER NO CIR-
CUMSTANCES SHALL MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE
TO THE PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
OF ANY NATURE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITA-
TION DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR
DAMAGES TO PROPERTY, AND HOWEVER OCCA-
SIONED, WHETHER ALLEGED AS RESULTING
FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY BY MANUFAC-
TURER, THE NEGLIGENCE OF MANUFACTURER
OR OTHERWISE. MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY
WILL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE
PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS, OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND
EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. UNLESS A
LONGER PERIOD IS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, ANY ACTION AGAINST MANUFACTURER IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS SMOKE ALARM/DETEC-
TOR MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE YEAR
AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS OCCURRED.
No agent, employee or representative of the Manufacturer
nor any other person is authorized to modify this warranty
in any respect. Repair or replacement as stated above is the
exclusive remedy of the purchase hereunder. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Warning! Limitations of Smoke
Alarms/Detectors
Wireless smoke alarms/detectors are very reliable, but may
not work under all conditions. No fire alarm/detector
provides total protection of life or property. Smoke alarms/
detectors are not a substitute for life insurance.
Smoke alarms/detectors require a source of power to
work.
This smoke alarm/detector will not operate and the alarm will
not sound if batteries are dead or not installed properly.
Unreliable transmission or receiving of radio frequency
(RF) signals may occur if the system is not installed,
located, serviced and repaired properly.
RF signals sent by this alarm/detector may be blocked or
reflected by metal objects. Adjacent devices or systems
using radio frequency signals may interfere with the
operation of this alarm/detector. Test the system often to be
sure that signals are being sent and received properly.
Smoke alarms/detectors may not be heard. A sound
sleeper or someone who has taken drugs or alcohol may not
may not awaken if the alarm/detector is installed outside a
bedroom. Closed or partially closed doors and distance can
block sound. This alarm/detector is not designed for the
hearing impaired.
Smoke alarms/detectors may not always activate and
provide warning early enough. Smoke alarms/detectors only
activate when enough smoke reaches the detector. If a fire
starts in a chimney, wall, roof, on the other side of closed
doors, or on a different level of the property enough smoke
may not reach the detector for it to alarm.
SMOKE ALARMS/DETECTORS ARE A SIGNIFICANT
HELP IN REDUCING LOSS, INJURY AND EVEN
DEATH. HOWEVER, NO MATTER HOW GOOD A
DETECTION DEVICE IS, NOTHING WORKS PER-
FECTLY UNDER EVERY CIRCUMSTANCE AND WE
MUST WARN YOU THAT YOU CANNOT EXPECT A
SMOKE ALARM/DETECTOR TO ENSURE THAT YOU
WILL NEVER SUFFER ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY.
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WARNING
Smoke alarms/detectors CANNOT provide
warnings for fires resulting from explosions,
smoking in bed or other furniture, ignition of
flammable liquids, vapors and gases, children
playing with matches or lighters.
FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subjuect 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.
FCC ID: B4Z-778A-Smoke
8ESL Universal Wireless Smoke Alarm/Detector
Specifications
Voltage............................................................3VDC
Typical average standby current ........................ 25µA
Typical test current............................................ 2mA
Typical alarm current ....................................... 70mA
Battery type .................. Duracell® 3V lithium, DL123A
.......................Duracell® 3V lithium, MN1500
........................Panasonic® lithium, CR123A
..............................Sanyo® lithium, CR123A
.................Eveready Energizer® lithium, E91
Low battery threshold...2.70V causes low battery signal
Sounder ......................... 85dB at 10' temporal pattern
Low battery beep rate ............1 every 30 sec. ± 2 sec.
Sensitivity ............................................ 2.3% ± 0.8%
Operating temperature ................40°-100°F (4.4°-37.8°C)
Operating humidity range ......... 0-95% non-condensing
RFI Immunity ................ 20V/m minimum; 0-1000MHz
Color ...............................................................white
Alarm/Detector dimensions........................ 5.5" x 2.3"
(14 cm x 5.6 cm)
Base dimensions ...........4.88" x 0.38" (12.3 cm x 0.95 cm)
Drift compensation adjustment .............. 0.5%/ft. max.
Heat detector specifications:
Rate of rise.......15°F/min>105°F (8.3°C/min>40.6°C)
Fixed .........................135°F ± 5°F (57.2°C ± 2.8°C)
RF frequency............................................319.5 MHz
Transmitter ID............Pre-programmed, 1 Million codes
Modulation type...................................................AM
Signal format....................................................PWM
Signal types:
Outputs....................alarm, restore, tamper, low battery,
trouble,1 hour supervisory
Listings:
560 Series..........................................UL 217
570 Series..........................................UL 268
FCC ID...............................B4Z-778A-Smoke
Canada.......................................... XXXXX
1034595 Rev A 11/00
Patents: 4,855,713 & 4,864,636 & 5,686,885 & 5,686.896