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2.

Wiring Instructions:

a.

The appropriate power supply is 120 Volt single phase power supplied from a non-switchable
circuit NOT protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter.

b.

Turn off main power to the circuit before wiring the smoke alarm.

c.

There are three pigtail leads (black, white and yellow) coming from the AC QUICK
CONNECTOR. The proper wire connection is as follows:

WIRES FROM QUICK CONNECTOR

CONNECT TO

BLACK

"HOT" side of AC line

WHITE

"NEUTRAL" side of AC line

YELLOW

Interconnect wires of other units

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Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment
in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A smoke alarm installed in each
separate sleeping area (in the vicinity of, but outside of, the bedrooms) and heat or smoke
alarms in living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets,
utility storage rooms, basements and attached garages. Test the smoke alarm weekly to
assure proper operation.

3.

Attach the mounting plate to the electrical junction box.

4.

To activate 9 volt battery and alarm, hold the QUICK DRAW

TM

 battery drawer closed, pull

and remove the PULL-TAB.  Discard PULL-TAB.

5.

Plug the AC QUICK CONNECTOR into the alarm base. Push and turn the alarm clockwise
onto the mounting plate.

6.

See "TAMPER LOCKING PIN."

The yellow wire is used only for multiple station operation with UNIVERSAL Model alarms
only. Connecting this yellow wire to any other circuits may result in damage. When alarms
are interconnected, all units must be powered from a single AC branch circuit. If local
codes do not permit be sure the neutral wire is common to both phases. The maximum
wire run distance between the first and last alarm/device in an interconnected system is
1,000 feet. NOTE: Use standard household wire (18 gauge or larger, rated at least 300V, as
required by local codes) available at all electrical supply/hardware stores.

The wiring to be used shall be in accordance with the provisions of Articles 210 and
300.3(B) of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. In addition, the resistance of the
interconnecting wiring shall be a maximum of 10 Ohms.

INPUT:
120 VAC
60 HZ
.05A

For units that are used as single smoke alarms, do not connect the yellow wire to anything.
Insulate this wire (tape it) in place to make certain the yellow wire cannot contact any metal
parts.

Interconnected units can provide earlier warning of fire than stand-alone units, especially
if a fire starts in a remote area of the dwelling. This smoke alarm may be interconnected
with as many as 11 other UNIVERSAL model smoke alarms such as SS-785, SS-790, SS-795,
SS-2795, SS-2895 and 6 other units which may be a combination of Carbon Monoxide
Alarms such as CD-9385, CD-9390, CD-9485, CD-9490, CD-9795, Heat Alarms/HD-130 or
Relay Modules/RM-100 for a total of not more than 18 interconnected devices.

Interconnected CO alarms will only respond if a CO alarm / event initiates the alarm. All
other alarms remain silent.

Interconnected smoke alarms, heat alarms and relay modules will only respond if a smoke
alarm / event or heat alarm / event initiates the alarm. All CO alarms remain silent.

Note that units without battery backup will not respond during an AC power failure.

NOTE: Relay Modules/RM-100 will not respond if a CO alarm / event initiates the alarm.

Summary of Contents for SS-2895

Page 1: ... of batteries are used or if the batteries are not installed correctly AC only powered units cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason 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 may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the alarm One unit should be i...

Page 2: ...102 mm vertically to the peak Sloped Ceilings Shed Ceilings Smoke alarms or smoke detectors mounted on a sloped ceiling having a rise greater than 1 ft in 8 ft 1 m in 8 m horizontally shall be located within 36 in 914 mm of the high side of the ceiling but not closer than 4 in 102 mm from the adjoining wall surface Tray Shaped Ceilings Smoke Alarms or smoke detectors shall be installed on the high...

Page 3: ...ve the smoke alarm s before high potting tests occur on the circuit or system Ref Section 550 17 National Electric Code 2002 Edition ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off power to the area where you will install this unit at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation Failure to turn off the power before installation may result in serious electrical shock injury or death TAMPER LOCKIN...

Page 4: ...anch circuit If local codes do not permit be sure the neutral wire is common to both phases The maximum wire run distance between the first and last alarm device in an interconnected system is 1 000 feet NOTE Use standard household wire 18 gauge or larger rated at least 300V as required by local codes available at all electrical supply hardware stores The wiring to be used shall be in accordance w...

Page 5: ...riters Laboratories Inc UL If you choose to use an aerosol smoke product to test the smoke alarm be certain to use one that has been Listed to Underwriters Laboratories Inc Safety Standards and use it only as directed Use of non UL Listed products or improper use of UL Listed products may affect the smoke alarm s sensitivity FALSE ALARMS SILENCE CONTROL Units with the silence feature have the capa...

Page 6: ... hot or if you see smoke seeping through cracks don t open that door Instead use your alternate exit If inside door is cool place your shoulder against it open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke rush in o Stay close to the floor if air is smoky Breathe shallowly through a cloth wet if possible o Once outside go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there ...

Page 7: ... 5 00 to cover the costs of return postage and handling You must include a proof of purchase receipt along with the returned product UNIVERSAL DOES NOT WARRANT AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN NO IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT CREATED BY STATE LAW SHALL EXTEND BEYOND THE TERM OF THIS WA...

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