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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2495 FARADAY AVE; ; AS990099; Permit6/6/24, 2:12 PM Job Address: Permit Type: Parcel No: Lot#: Reference No.: PC#: Project Title: Applicant: AS990099 Permit Data City of Carlsbad Sprinkler Permit Permit No: AS990099 2495 FARADAY AV Status: ISSUED SPRINK Applied 11/10/1999 2090503300 Approved: 0 Issued : Inspector: FED EX BUILDING Owner: E =f Fees($) _ _ 1,923.75 Add'I Fees($) 0 f Total ~ 1,923.~ --1 Balance ($) _J 0 _J about:blank 1/1 THERE ARE NO PLANS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PERMIT Carlsbad Fire Department -~ 990291 1635 Faraday Ave. Carlsbad , CA 92008 ~ Fire Prevention (760) 602-4660 Plan Review Requirements Category: Auto Sprinkler Plan, UG Date of Report: 03/03/2000 Reviewed by: {). 6/ tuz j___ ------------ Name: C Pac Fire Protect. Address: 500 Harrington H-1 City, State: Corona CA 91720 Plan Checker: Job #: 990291 Job Name: FedEx BldgD/CorpCtr Bldg #: CB992829 ------------------ Job Address: 2495 Faraday Ave Ste. or Bldg. No. [8J Approved D Approved Subject to D Incomplete Review FD Job# The item you have submitted for review has been approved. The approval is based on plans, information and / or specifications provided in your submittal; therefore any changes to these items after this date, including field modifications, must be reviewed by this office to insure continued conformance with applicable codes and standards. Please review carefully all comments attached as failure to comply with instructions in this report can result in suspension of permit to construct or install improvements. The item you have submitted for review has been approved subject to the attached conditions. The approval is based on plans, information and/or specifications provided in your submittal. Please review carefully all comments attached, as failure to comply with instructions in this report can result in suspension of permit to construct or install improvements. Please resubmit to this office the necessary plans and I or specifications required to indicate compliance with applicable codes and standards. The item you have submitted for review is incomplete. At this time, this office cannot adequately conduct a review to determine compliance with the applicable codes and I or standards. Please review carefully all comments attached. Please resubmit the necessary plans and/ or specifications to this office for review and approval. 1st 990291 2nd FD File# 3rd Other Agency ID j J 11/17/1995 00:12 7147687460 . 04/25/00 14:31 Cc,1) ➔ W lfFII Sa • KOESTER ELECTRIC AS99.ocA9 PAGE 01 NO. 256 POOl,00 l. beat alanns, ... alanna, rel~ys, rs .. ,.,. 11111 Tbe RM3 accnsa,y relay 1$ delltned to acfMle an ~ dMlce lilre a llefl, lght or door cloS1r wfterl USIIO ~ with 8Rk9 120V AC smalat alums. OnGe connected. If Ole lmob alarm allrms. th9 AM.9 ~ a liOAal to.awte lhl IUldlllry -1ce. 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Units for the hearing impaired: Include a visual alarm and an audible alarm horn, and meet the requirements of Ifie Americans With Disabilities Act. BRK Electronics Model I OOS is an AC powered unit that has an 85dB alarm and a 177 candela strobe light, which flashes rapidly when the unit is in alarm. These units can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails. Units must be installed by a qualified electncrnn. All these units are desi!\ned to provide early warning of fires if located, installed and cared for as described in the user s manual, and if smoke reacbes them. If you are unsure which type of unit to install, refer to Ch'!l)ter 2 of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 72 (Nattonal Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code). National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101. Local building codes may also require specific units in new construction or in different areas of the home. Limitations Of Smoke Alarms Smoke alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from home fires worldwide. However, like any ~arning device, smoke alarms can only work: if they are properly located, mstalled, and mamtamed, and 1f smoke reaches them. They are not foolproof. Smoke alarms cannot work without power. Ballery operated units cannot work if the batleries are missing or dead, if the wrong type of batteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed correctly. AC units cannot work 11the AC power is cut off for any reason (open fuse or circuit breaker, failure along a power line or at a power station, electrical fire that ourns the electrical wires, etc.). If you are concerned about the limitations of battery or AC power, install both types of units. Smoke alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach them. Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls, on roofs, or on the other sicfe of closed doors may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the alarm. That is why one unit should be installed inside each bedroom or sleeping area-especially if bedroom or sleeping area doors are closed at night-and in the hallway between them. Smoke alarms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the home. For example, a stand-alone unit on the second floor may not detect smoke from a basement fire until tbe fire spreads. This may not give you enough time to escape safely. That is why recommended minimum protection is at least one unit in every sleeping area, and every bedroom on every level of your home. Even with a unit on every floor, stand-alone units may not provide as much protection as interconnected units, especially if the fire starts in a remote area. Some safety experts recommend installing interconnected AC powered units with batlery back-up (see ·'Different T?es of Smoke Alarms") or grofessiona fire detection systems, so if one unit !jg~~su~i~~~fn:! a~l~~i~!a!f::;~"!h~~ngi~tdet~c~~ts5:i~l.rovide earlier warning than stand- Smoke alarms may not be heard. Though the alarrn horn in this unit meets or exceeds current UL standards, it may not be heard 1f: I) the unit is located outside a closed or l'artially closed door, 2) residents recently consumed afcohol or dru_gs, 3) the alarm is drownei:I out by noise from stereo, TV, traffic, air conditioner or other apphances, 4) residents are hearing impaired or sound sleepers. Special eurpose units, like those with visual and audible alarms, should be installed for hearing impaired residents (see "Different Types of Smoke Alarms"). Smoke alarms may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes damage, injury, or deatl1, since smoke from some fires may not reach the unit immediately. Examples of tbis include persons smoking in bed, children playing with matches, or fires caused by violent explosions resulting from escaping gas. Smoke alarms are not foolproof. Like any electronic device, smoke alarms are made of components that can wear out or fail at any time. You must test the unit weekly to ensure your contrnued protection. Smoke alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires. They are not a substitute for property or life insurance. · Smoke alarms have a limited life. The unit should be rel'laced immediately if it is not operating properly. In no case should it be used for more than 10 years. Important Information About Your Smoke Alarm This unit monitors the air, and when smoke reaches its sensing chamber, it alanns. It can give you more time to escal'e before fire spreads. This unit can ONLY give an early warning of i:leveloping fires if it is installed, maintained and located where smoke can reach it1 and where all residents can hear it, as described in this manual. This unit will not sense gas, neat, or flame. It cannot prevent or extinguish fires. A wARNING! This u11it alone is 1101 a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in places l,ousing many people-like apartment buildin3s, condominiums hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, long-term health care facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or ,:roup homes of any kind-even if_ they were once single-family homes. It is not a s111table substitute/or completefir.e detection systems in warehouses, industrialfacilities1 commercial buildings, and specwl-purpose 11on-residential buildings which require specwl fire detectio11 a11d alarm systems. Depending on the buildi11g codes in your area, this unit may be used to provide additional protection in these facilities. The following information applies to all four types of buildings listed below: In new construction_,. most building codes require the use of AC or AC/DC: powered smoke alarms only. AC, A1.../DC, or DC powered smoke alarms can be used in existing construction as specified by local building codes. Refer to NFPA IO 1 (Life Safety Code) or NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarrn Code), local building codes, or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection requirements in buildings not defined as "households." Single-Family Residence: Single family home, townhouse. Multi-Familv or Mixed Occupant Residence: Apartment building, condominium. This type of unit is suitable for use in individual apartments or condos, provided a primar)' fire detection system already exists to meet fire Oetection requirements in common areas like lobbies. hallways, or porches. Usine this type of unit in common areas may not provide sufficient warrnng to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations. Institutions: Hospitals, day care facilities, long-term health care facilities. This tyl'e ofu:iit is suitable for use in individual patient sleeping/resident rooms, provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this type of unit in common areas may not provide sufficient warnmg to all residents or meet local fire protecuon ordmances/regulauons. Hotels/Motels: Also boarding houses·and dormitories. This type of unit is suitable for use inside individual sleeping/resident rooms, provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this type of unit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations. Where To Install Smoke Alarms Installing Smoke Alarms in Single-Family Residences Minimum coverage, as recommended by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is one unit on evt;ry 11.~or, in ev~ry sleeping .area, and in every bedroom. See "Agency Placement Recommendauons • for details. For addit1onal coverage, BRK Brands, Inc. recommends you install units in all rooms, halls, storage areas, fi nished attics, and basements, where temperatures normally remain between 40"F and lOO"F (4.4"C and 37.8"C). More specifically, install smoke alarms: On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements. 1'/~:~~-every bedroom, especially if people sleep_ with the door partly or completely In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleeping areas, install a unit in each. If a han is more than 40 feet (12 meters) long, install a unit at each end. At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway. Make sure no door or other obstruction could keep smoke from reaching the unit. At the bottom of the basement stairway. Make sure no door or other obstruction could keep smoke from reaching the unit. Recommended Placement Interconnected AC powered units with battery back-up for minimum protection in bedrooms & bedroom hallways Interconnected AC powered units with battery back-up for minimum protection on every level of the home Interconnected AC powered units with battery back-up for additional protection in family room, den, or other rooms your family uses often Smoke Alarms Recommended In New Home Construction• • • 0 AC, AC/DC or DC powered units for minimum protection in bedrooms & bedroom hallways AC, AC/DC or DC powered units for ~et;;i::i~ protection on every level of AC, AC/DC or DC powered units for additional protection in family room, den, or other areas your famify uses often Smoke Alarms Recommended In Existing Homes• -IMPORTANT - *Specific requirements for smoke alarm installation vary from state to state and from region to region. Clieck with your local Fire Department for current requirements in your area.1f you ms.tall AC or AC/DC units, it is recommended they be interconnected for added protection. Agency Placement Recommendations NFPA Standard 72 Section 2-2.1.1.1 2-2.1 .1.1 "Smoke detectors shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit, including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics. In new construction a smoke detector shall also be instalfed in each sleeping room." Chapter 2 also reads as follows: "2-2.2.1; In new construction, where more than one smoke detector is required by 2-2.1, detectors shall be arranged so that operation of an}' smoke detector causes the alarm in all smoke detectors within the dwelling to sound." NFPA 72 Appendix A (1996 Edition) further states: "The required number of smoke detectors might not provide rehab le early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke i:letectors. For this reason, it 1s recommended that the householder consii:ler 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 hallways not protected by the required smoke detectors. The installation of smoke detectors in kitcliens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not normally recommended, as these locations occasionalJy experience conditions that can result in improper operation." For more information, also refer to NFPA IO I (Life Safety Code). California State Fire Marshall "Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A smoke detector installed in eacb separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but outside bedrooms), and heat or smoke detectors in the living rooms, aining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basements, and attached garages." Additional local building and regulatory codes may apply in your area. Always check compliance requirements before beginning any installation. Where Not To Install Smoke Alarms This unit works best when it's clean and nothing interferes. with.the sensing chamber. If .. exposed to dirt, grease, extreme temperatures or high hunuduy111 may sound '·unwanted·· alarms. On DC or AC/DC units, extreme temperatures or high numidity can also shorten bauery life. If units are installed where smoke can't reach tliem-like m "dead air spaces" or near fans-they may not be able to provide an early enough warning in case of a fire. For best performance, do not install the unit: Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles forrn when something burns. Areas to avoid mclude poorly ventilated kitchens, garages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet from the sources of combustion particles (stove, furnace, water heater, space heater) if possible. Ventilate these areas as much as possible. 111 • 2 In air streams near kitchens. It is possible normal air currents can draw cooking smoke into the sensing chamber of a unit near the kitchen. If you experience frequent unwanted alarms from a unit near your kitchen, try relocating it. In very damp. humid or steamy areas, or directly near bathrooms with showers. Keep units at least IO feet away from showers, saunas, dishwashers, etc. Where the temperatures are regularly below 40'F (4"C) or above IOO"F (38"C), including unheated buildings, outdoor rooms, porches, or unfinished attics or basements. In very dusty, dirty, or greasy areas. Do not install a detector directly over the stove or range. Clean a laundry room unit frequently to keep it free of dust or lint. Near fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty areas. Drafts can blow smoke away from the unit, preventing it from reaching the sensing chamber. In insect infested areas. Insects can clog the openings to the sensing chamber and cause unwanted alarms. Less than I foot away from fluorescent lights. Electrical "noise" can interfere with the sensor. In "dead air" spaces. Install units according to "Avoiding Dead Air Spaces". 8 c:::, Bestloealion ~=• Acceptable location Recommended placement on flat ceilings or walls Recommended placement on sloped, peaked, or gabled ceilings Typical dead air space Highest point of peaked ceiling 2 Best location: center of ceiling 3 No closer than 4" from wall or ceiling 2 Smoke alarm 3 Install unit 3 feet from highest point 4 No farther than 6" from ceiling Important! Read Before You Install This Detector Read "Where To Install Smoke Alarms" and "Where Not To Install Smoke Alarms" to help you choose the best location. AwARNING! Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes in_yourarea; Article 760 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 72, IOI; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBOJ; NBC (BOCA); OTFDC (CABO), and any other local or building codes that may apply. Wiring and imtal/ation must be performed by_ a licensed electrician. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in injury or property ilamage. AwARNING! This unit must be powered by a 24-hour, 120V AC 60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuiJ cannot be turned off by a swiJch, dimmer, or ground fault circuiJ interrupter. Failure to connect this uniJ to a 2il-hour circuiJ may prevent iJfrom providing constant protection. AwARNING! It is possible a11 electrical fire could occur on the circuiJ powering this uniJ. If this happened, the power to the uniJ could be cut off and iJ may Jail to alarm. Some safety experts recomme11d wiring warning devices lili:e this unit on separate circuits from other appliances, since these circuiJs are not as likely to be overloaded. Other safety experts recommend wiring these units on the same circuits as appliances so it is more readily apparent if the circuiJ fails. Whichever circuiJ you choose, iJ is recommended you also install battery powered uniJs as back-ups in case of fire on the circuit powering the AC powered uniJs. AwARNING! Never disconnect the power from an AC powered uniJ to stop an unwanted alann. Doing so will disable the uniJ and remove your protection. In the case o[a true unwanted alarm open a window or fan the smoke away from the uniJ. The alarm will reset automatically when iJ returns to normal operation. A CAUTION! Con11ect this unit ONLY to other compatible uniJs. See "How To Interconnect Multiple Smoke Alarms" for details. Do not connect it to any other type of alarm or auxiliary ilevice. _ Connecting anything else to this uniJ may damage it or prevent iJ from operating properly. A CAUTION! Do not stand too close to the uniJ when the alann is sou11ding. It is loud to wake you in an emergencjl. Exposure to the horn at close range may harm your hearing. When testing the '!nil, step back when the horn starts sounding. AcAUTION! Do not paint over the uniJ. Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chamber and prevent t/1# unit from operating properly. 3 How To Install This Smoke Alarm This unit is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box up to a 4-inch diagonal size, on either the ceiling or wall. Read "Where to Install" and "Where Not To Install'' smoke alarms before you llegin installation. '-~~' ,/._/ .. _', ~-\ • .... Tools you will need: Standard/Flathead screwdriver To install this unit, follow these steps: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 The Parts Of This Unit Model 4919 Mounting bracket Mounting slot and screw Mounting slot and screw Neutral (white) AC wire Hot (black) AC wire Interconnect wire Turn this way to attach to bracket Turn this way to remove from bracket Model 5919 Mounting slot and screw Junction box Mounting bracket Alignment arrow on alarm Mounting slot and screw Wire strip gauge Hot (black) AC wire Neutral (white) AC wi re Interconnect wire Foam gasket Mounting post Mounting slots in ~ounting bracket Turn this way to attach to bracket Turn this way to remove from bracket ._,. A.DANGER! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power to the area where you will i11stall this uniJ at the circuiJ breaker or fuse box before peginning installation. Failure to tum off the power before installation may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death. I. Hold the unit's base firmly and twist the mounting bracket counterclockwisesleft) to separate it from the unit. Install the mounting bracket onto the junction box. se the screw slots on the bracket that fit the junction box you are using. (If a junction box is not already in place, install one using standard #12 or #14 gauge copper wire). 2. Place the foam gasket against the back of the unit. Line up the cut-outs with the power input block. It will only lit one way. The gasket blocks air currents from coming through the junction box, which could blow smoke away from the sensing chamber. Model 4919 has a built-in foam gasket. -IMPORTANT - You must install the foam gasket supplied with Model 5919 to ensure proper operation and to comply with UL standards. 3. Find the power connector with the black, white, and orange wire. If you arc installing a stand-alone unit, you will only use the black and white wires on the power connector.ine orange wire is only used for interconnecting units. 4. Use wire nuts to connect the white wire on the power connector to the "neutral" wire (usually white) in the junction box. Connect the black wire on the power connector to the "hot" wire (usually black) in the junction box. IF YOU ARE ONLY INSTALLING ONE SMOKE ALARM: If you are installing a single unit, tuck the orange wire inside the junction box. DO NOT connect anything to the orange wire-it is only used for interconnecting units. Connecting either AC wire to the orange wire will damage the unit. IF YOU ARE CONNECTING MULTIPLE SMOKE ALARMS: Read "How To Interconnect Multiple Smoke Alarms" now. Interconnected uni ts will only work if they ar,;_ wired to compati6le units and all requirements are met. 5. Plug the power connector into the back of the unit. It will only fit one way. After the connector snaps into place, tug on it gently to make sure it is secure. If you need to remove the power connector, insert a flat screwdriver blade between the power connector and the security tab inside the power input blod:. Gently pry the tab back and pull the connector free. 6. Line up the alignment tab on the base with the alignment tab on the mounting oracket. Turn the unit clockwise (right) until you hear the unit snap into place. 7_ If you are only installing one unit, restore power to the junction box. A.oANGER! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not restore power until all u11its are comp_letely installed. Restoring power before installation is complete may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death. 4 M0G-2045-000 S/97 8. Make sme the unit is receiving AC power .. Under normal operation, the ])_ower indicator hght will shrne conunuously. If the power rndicator light does not light TURN OFF POWER TO THE JUNCTION BOX and recheck all connections. Ir all' connections are correct and the pow.er indicator still does not light when you restore the power, the unit should be replaced immediately. 9. Test the unit. See "Weekly Testing" for details. If the unit does not test properly, it should be replaced immediately. Note: For an interconnected series, you must test each uoit independently. All mterconnected units should alarm as each one is tested. How To Interconnect Multiple Smoke Alarms Interconnected units can provide earlier warning of fire than stand-alone units especially if a fire starts in a remote area of the home. If any cfetector in the series senses smoke, all units will alarm. -IMPORTANT- Interconnect units within a single family residence only. Otherwise all households will experience l:'nwanted alarms when you test any unit in the series. This unit can be interconnected with BRK Electronics Smoke Alarms 4919, 5919, 86RAC, 2002RAC, I 00S; Fmt Alert Smoke Alarms SA49 I 9, SA86RAC, SA I 00S, and BRK Electronics Heat Detectors HD6 l 35F Interconnected units must meet ALL of the following requirements: A maximum of 12 units total may be interconnected. The same fuse or circuit break.er must power all interconnected units. The total~ength of wire interconnecting the units should be less than I 000 feet (304.8 meters). The rnterconnect wire should be #18 gauge or larger, rated at least 300V ~/!c":ji~~fc":,d~t conform to all local electrical codes ~nd Article 760 of the National A. WARNING! Failure to meet any of the above requirements could damage the units and cause them to malfunctio11, removing your protection. Interconnecting Multiple Smoke Alarms Note: A Unswitched 120V AC 60Hz source B To additional units Max: 12 1 Smoke alarm 2 Ceiling or wall 3 Power connector 4 Wire nut 5 Junction box 6 Neutral (white) AC wire 7 Interconnect wire 8 Hot (black) AC wire If an interconnect wire is not already part of your household wiring, you will need to install one. The total Ienvh of the wire interconnecting the units should be less than 1000 feet (304.8 meters). The wire should be #18 gauge or larger, and rated at least 300V. To interconnect these units, follow these steps: AoANGER! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not restore power until all units are comp_ktely installed. Restoring power before installation is complete may result in serious electncal • shock, injury or death. I. Strip off about l /2" of tbe plastic coating on the orange wire on the power connector. 2. Use wire nuts to connect the orange wire on the power connector to the interconnect wire in the junction box. Repeat for each unit you are interconnecting. Never connect the hot or neu"tral wire? in the Junction box to the orange interconnect wire! Doing so will damage the umts. 3. When you have finished connecting all tbe power connectors to the household wiring, follow steps 4-9 of the regular installation instructions. Weekly Testing It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working properly.Press and hold the test button for 5-20 seconds, or until the alarm sounds continuously (the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button). If it cloes not alarm, make sure it is receiving power and test it again. If it still does not alarm, it should be replaced immediately. Using the test button is the ONLY correct way to test the smoke alarm. A. WARNING! NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your name. The built-ill test switch accurately tests the unit's operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL). A. CAUTION! Do not use aerosol smoke to test the uniL Aerosol contaminants can c/.og the unit and prevent smoke from reaching the sensor in afire emergency. Regular Maintenance This unit has been designed to be as maintenance-free as possible, but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly: Test it at least once a week. Gently vacuum off any dust on the cover at least once a month using your vacuum's soft brush attachment. Never use water, cleaners or solvents since ttiey may damage the unit. Test the unit after vacuuming the cover. Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See "Where Not to Install Smoke Alarms" for details. If This Unit Alarms If the unit alarms continuously and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention. A. WARNING! NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result in injury_ or death. If the unit alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the source of the smoke, g_et everyone out of the house immediately. Stay calm and follow your family escape plan. Staying in the home to look for the source of smoke can cost you valuable escape ttme1 and may result in injury or death in afire emergency. Read "What To Do In Case Of Fire' al the end of this manual for more infonnalion. Responding To An Alarm If the unit alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the source of the smoke, get everyone out of the house immediately. Stay calm and foliow your family escape plan. Stay as low to the ground as Nossible, and coveri1jour mouth with a damp cloth. Never OEJen a door before :~~~nla~esR~al ,\{,,rh0~i ¥i1b~hin ~~sr8'tin:~~,n~t~~:e~~t~i~hi:n~1;:~~1o/;~~~r address information. If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a fire---<:ooking smoke or an extremely dusty furnace, for example---0pen a nearby window or door and fan the smoke away from the umt. This will silence the alarm, and once the smoke clears the unit will reset itseff automatically. A. CAUTION! Never disconnect the AC power to quiet an unwanted alarm. Disconnecting the power disables the alarm so it cannot sense smoke. This will remove your protectton. A.DANGER!. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Attempting to disconnect the f!OWet connector from the unit when the power is on muy result in ekctncal shock, serious injury or death. I Note: When an interconnected system of AC powered units is in alarm! the power indicator light on the unit that initiated the alarm will be off. It will be so id on the remaining umts. If Your Smoke Alarm Needs Service1 If this unit is not working properly, there are a few simple things you should check before returning or replacing the unit. The unit may not need to be returned for service after all. Make sure it is clean as described in "Weekly Testing" and "Regular Maintenance." A build-up of dirt, dust, or grease can affect the unit's performance. Make sure the unit is installed in a Qroper location. If you experience freguent unwanted alarms, try relocating it. See "Where to Install Smoke Alarms" for details. Make sure it is receiving AC power from the household current. If the unit is still not operating properly, and it is still under warranty, send it, shipping prepaid (preferably by UPS or traceable mail), to BRK Brands, Inc., Alm: Consumer Relations, 3920 Enterprise Court, Aurora, IL 60504-8132. Enclose a note in the package describing'what's wrong with the unit. See warranty information at the end of this manual. A.cAUTION! Do not try to fix the unit yourself--this will void your warranty! 6 Protecting Your Family From Fire Putting up smoke alarms is/·ust one step in protecting your family from fi~es. You must also reduce the chance a fire w1! start in your home, and have a plan for escapmg safely 1f one does. To have a good fire safety program, you must: • Install at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home, in every bedroom, and in every sleeping area. Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace smoke alarms immediately iT they are not working properly. Smoke alarms that do not work cannot alert you to a fire. Develop a family escape plan and practice it with everyone in your family, including small children. I) Draw a floor plan of your home and identify at least two exits from each room and one way to get out of each bedroom without opening the door; 2) Decide on a meeting place a safe distance from home, and make sure everyone knows to wait there; 3) Know where to go to call the Fire Department from outside the home; 4) Make sure everyone-includmg all children-know what the alarm signal means and how to react to it. Teach them they must be prepared to leave the home by themselves if needed; 5) Hold fire drills every 6 months and practice how to escape safely. Show children how to check if doors are hot before opening them. Show them how to use an alternate ex.it if a door is hot and shouldn't be opened. Teach them to stay close to the floor and crawl if necessary. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case the stairs are blocked. Follow safety rules, and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking materials Qroperly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or li_ghters away from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers; 4) ~eep electrical appliances in good condition and don't overload electrical circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue _grills, fireplaces and chimneys free from grease and debris; 6) Never leave anythmg cooking on tbe stove unattended; 7) Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable materials; 8) Don't allow rubbish to accumulate. What to do in Case of Fire Don't (Janie; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan. Your safe escape may depend on thinking clearly and remembering what you have practiced. Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don't stop to get dressed or collect anythmg. Feel doors before opening them to see if they are hot. If a door is cool, open il slowly. Don't open a hot door-use an alternate escape route. Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably wet). Take short, shallow breaths. Keep doors and windows closed, unless you need to escape through them. Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home, and do a head count to make sure everyone got out safely. Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside. Give your address, then your name. Never go back inside a burning building for any reason. Contact your Fire Department for more ideas on making your home safer and on creating your own family escape plan, 5-Year Limited Warranty BRK Brands, Inc. warrants its enclosed smoke alarm to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. BRK Brands, Inc. makes no other express warranty for this smoke alarm. 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 obligation under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of any part of the unit which is found to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service during the five-year period commencino v·ith the date of purchase. During the initial one-year penod commencing with the date of purchase such repair or replacement shall be made without charge. Dunng the latter four years of the warranty period, such repair or replacement shall be made at a charge to the customer not to exceed the manuracturer's cost. Units in need of repair should be returned, shipping prepaid to BRK Brands, Inc., Attn: Consumer Relations, 3920 Enterprise Court, Aurora, IL 60504-8132. The Company shall not be obligated to repair or replace units which are found to be in need of repair because of damage, unreasonable use, modifications, or alterations occurring after the date of purchase. The duration of any implied warranty, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, shall be limited to the period of five years commencing with the date of purchase. Some states do not allow limitations on how Jong an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not aprly to you. In no case shall the Company be liable for any conseguential or incidenta 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 negligence 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. BRK Brands, Inc. makes no warranty, expressed or implied written or oral including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, with respect lo the battery. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 7 -IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE This unit was shipped with a user's manual that contains important information about its operation. If you are installing this unit for use by others, you must leave this manual-or a copy of it-with the user. BRIC ELECTRONICS AC Powered Ionization Smoke Alarm User's Manual Input: 120V AC, 60Hz,.060A Standby,.025A Alarm Input: 120V AC, 60Hz,.060A Standby,.025A Alarm Product# 4919 Product# 5919 All Rights Reserved. © 1997 BRK Brands, Inc. Model 4919 NER-111 What You Must Know About This Detector This unit is powered bt 120V AC household current. It cannot detect smoke unless it ~\e~tfc1~~to the house old AC power supply. It must be installed by a qualified Press and hold the test button for 5-20 seconds, or until the alarm sounds continuously (the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button). If it does not alarm, make sure it is receiving power and test it again. If it still does not alarm, it should be replaced immediatery. When the unit is receiving AC power, the power indicator will shine continuously. The power indicator worlcs for AC power only. AwARNING! This unit will not alert hearing imp_aired residents. BRK Brands, Inc. recommends {nsta~lin'J sp~cial units which use ilevices like flashing strobe lights to al.ert hearing 1mpa1re residents. . If you have any questions1 please call Consumer Relations, Monday-Friday, 8am-Spm (Central Time): 1-800-39:l-"1395. See Warranty Information Inside For more information on the selection, proper placement, wiring, and maintenance of residential smoke alarms, call or write for a copy of the Applicafions Manual for Residential Smoke Alarms, CM738. BRK Brands, Inc. 3901 Liberty Street Road . Aurora, IL 60504-8122 IMPRESO EN MEXICO M06-2045-000 3/97