System Sensor 2012H Photoelectronic - Manual (Page 4)

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© System Sensor 1999
Three-Year Limited Warranty
System Sensor warrants its enclosed smoke detector to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a
period of three years from date of manufacture. System Sensor makes no
other express warranty for this smoke detector. No agent, representative,
dealer, or employee of the Company has the authority to increase or alter
the obligations or limitations of this Warranty. The Company’s obliga-
tion of this Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of any
part of the smoke detector which is found to be defective in materials or
workmanship under normal use and service during the three year period
commencing with the date of manufacture. After phoning System Sensor’s
toll free number 800-SENSOR2 (736-7672) for a Return Authorization
number, send defective units postage prepaid to: System Sensor, Repair Department, RA #__________, 3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174.
Please include a note describing the malfunction and suspected cause
of failure. The Company shall not be obligated to repair or replace units
which are found to be defective because of damage, unreasonable use,
modifications, or alterations occurring after the date of manufacture. In
no case shall the Company be liable for any consequential or incidental
damages for breach of this or any other Warranty, expressed or implied
whatsoever, even if the loss or damage is caused by the Company’s neg-
ligence or fault. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
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.
Connecting Auxiliary Devices with Relay
This detector has a built-in relay which may be used to activate auxiliary
devices such as bells, horns, and door closers. The relay contacts auto-
matically close approximately eight (8) seconds after the detector goes
into alarm, and automatically resets approximately five (5) seconds after
the alarm stops. For wiring refer to Figure 8. Auxiliary voltage and current
requirements must be within relay contact ratings and appropriate wiring
must be used.
How to Interconnect Detectors
NOTE: Interconnect smoke detectors within one household only. If
detectors are interconnected between households, nuisance alarms
will occur when a detector in another residence is tested.
• Up to twelve 2012H, 1012, 2012, and 2001LVRI detectors may be inter-
connected so that if one detector senses smoke, all of them will sound
an alarm. After interconnecting the detectors, push the test switch
on one detector. The alarm horns on all of the other detectors should
sound if they are connected correctly.
• Connect the detectors together by connecting all the signal terminals
to each other and all ground terminals to each other. (See Figure 7.)
Use 18 guage (#18AWG) or larger two-conductor stranded wire.
• If detectors will not be interconnected, DO NOT use signal and ground
terminals.
• The LEDs on all smoke detectors should flash about 1 to 2 times per
minute when power is turned on to the detectors. Test detectors after
interconnection wiring is complete.
Cautionary Note: Test interconnection wiring after installation is com-
pleted. Test each unit in a system and make sure ALL
other units alarm. FailurE TO ObsErvE aNy Of
ThEsE cONdiTiONs caN causE sysTEm mal-
fuNcTiON aNd/Or damagE TO ThE dETEc-
TOrs.
Testing Information
• You should test your detector at least once a week to assure your-
self of its operation, as recommended by NFPA. Test the detector by
firmly depressing the recessed test switch located on the detector cover
(marked “Push to Test”) with a 0.1 inch diameter tool such as an allen
wrench or small screwdriver FOR 20 SECONDS. (See Figure 9). The
alarm horn should sound, and the LED should flash rapidly.
• In an interconnected system, all of the detectors should sound their
alarm horns when any one of the test buttons is pushed. The alarm
horn sounds if the detector is working properly. This is the only way
to be sure the detector is working. Test the detector weekly. if the
detector fails to test properly, have it repaired or replaced immedi-
ately.
WarNiNg: Never use an open flame of any kind to test the smoke detec-
tor. You may set fire to and damage the detector, as well as your home.
The built-in test switch accurately tests all detector functions, as required
by Underwriter’s Laboratories.
• daNgEr: if the alarm horn sounds an alarm and you are not testing
the detector, the detector has sensed smoke or combustion particles
in the air. ThE alarm hOrN is a WarNiNg Of a pOssibly sEri-
Ous siTuaTiON. iT rEquirEs yOur immEdiaTE aTTENTiON. See
“What to Do In Case of Fire” section of this manual.
• The alarm could be caused by a nuisance situation. Cooking smoke or
a dusty furnace can cause the alarm to sound. If this happens, open
a window or fan the air to remove the smoke or dust. The alarm will
turn itself off as soon as the air is completely clear. dO NOT TurN
Off pOWEr TO ThE smOkE dETEcTOr. This Will rEmOvE
yOur prOTEcTiON.
Monitoring Your Detector
Once the detector is powered, a green LED flashes about 1 to 2 times per
minute. This signals that the detector is receiving power and is in the
detect mode. If the detector is not operating properly, the green LED will
be OFF. (If so, have the detector repaired or replaced immediately.) When
the smoke detector senses smoke, the green LED will flash rapidly. If the
initiating smoke detector senses smoke and signals other interconnected
smoke detectors to sound their alarms, their LED’s will stop flashing. See
chart below for specific LED functions.
TablE 1: dETEcTOr sTaTus
Detector Status Electronic Horn LED
Functioning Normally Silent Flashing about
1-2 times per minute
Sounding Alarm; Temporal Pattern 2012–Flashing about
Detecting Smoke 1-2 times per second
Sounding Alarm; Temporal Pattern No flashing
Smoke Sensed by a
Connected Detector
The detector will automatically return from Alarm to Normal state when
the reason for alarm, as the presence of smoke, is completely removed.
Cleaning and Maintenance
daNgEr: Electrical shock hazard. Turn off power to the smoke detector
at the main service panel before cleaning the smoke detector.
This smoke detector has been designed to be as maintenance-free as
possible. However, regular testing (see “Testing” above) and periodic
maintenance are necessary.
To clean the detector, turn off power and vacuum the outside of the detec-
tor with the soft brush attachment of a vacuum cleaner. Do this at least
once every year, preferably every six months. dO NOT aTTEmpT TO
clEaN ThE dETEcTOr iN aNy OThEr Way.
If the detector requires service, do not attempt to service it yourself; this
will void your warranty. Send the detector to: Repair Department, System
Sensor, 3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174. Enclose a note
describing what is wrong with the detector.
Special Note Regarding Smoke Detector Guards
Smoke detectors are not to be used with detector guards unless the com-
bination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
LED
PUSH RECESSED SWITCH
WITH A 0.1″ max. DIAMETER TOOL
RECESSED TEST
SWITCH
Figure 9:
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