Digital Security Controls Ltd. 15WS4936 User Manual
“Smoke detectors shall be installed outside of each 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 con-
struction, a smoke detector also shall be installed in each
sleeping room.”
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 con-
struction, a smoke detector also shall be installed in each
sleeping room.”
2. Mount Smoke Detector Backplate
NOTE: These alarm devices should only be installed by a
competent engineer / technician.
This device should not be used with a guard.
Once a suitable location is found, mount the detector back-
plate.
Install the mounting base on the ceiling or on the wall (if local
ordinances permit) using screw locations as required. Use
the two screws and anchors provided. Maneuver the base so
the screws are at the elbow of the screw slots and secure.
Once a suitable location is found, mount the detector back-
plate.
Install the mounting base on the ceiling or on the wall (if local
ordinances permit) using screw locations as required. Use
the two screws and anchors provided. Maneuver the base so
the screws are at the elbow of the screw slots and secure.
100 mm (4 in.) minimum
100 mm (4 in.)
minimum
minimum
3. Mounting
Fit the detector inside the base by aligning it over the base
(detector's alignment notch should be slightly offset from the
mounting base tamper release tab) then turn the detector
clockwise until it clicks in place.
(detector's alignment notch should be slightly offset from the
mounting base tamper release tab) then turn the detector
clockwise until it clicks in place.
4. Test Unit
NOTE: The central monitoring station (if used) should be noti-
fied prior to the test being generated. This will pre-
vent a false alarm and an unnecessary response
from the central monitoring station.
vent a false alarm and an unnecessary response
from the central monitoring station.
Initiate test by pressing the test button for 5 seconds minimum.
Alarm activation is indicated by the flashing LED, the
sounder, and transmission of the alarm signal to the control
panel. The detector restores to normal when the test button is
released.
NOTE: Allow a minimum of 20 seconds after power up and ,
Alarm activation is indicated by the flashing LED, the
sounder, and transmission of the alarm signal to the control
panel. The detector restores to normal when the test button is
released.
NOTE: Allow a minimum of 20 seconds after power up and ,
after test, alarm or tamper restore activations. Do not
use test button when smoke is present.
use test button when smoke is present.
NOTE: If the detector is in one of the following states when a
test is initiated; it will not enter an alarm state.
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Tamper, (detector not installed on mounting plate)
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Compensation Trouble
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Other internal faults that could prevent a smoke or heat
alarm
alarm
5. Device Enrollment
The 6-digit serial number located on the back of the smoke
detector housing must be enrolled into the alarm control
panel with Installer programming. Refer to the receiver Install-
ation Manual for details. For placement tests remove detector
from backplate for one second (tamper) then reattach. Wait at
least 30 seconds for test result before activating again.
detector housing must be enrolled into the alarm control
panel with Installer programming. Refer to the receiver Install-
ation Manual for details. For placement tests remove detector
from backplate for one second (tamper) then reattach. Wait at
least 30 seconds for test result before activating again.
Owner's Instructions
Fire Safety In The Home
Most fires occur in the home, and to minimize this danger, it is
recommended that a household fire safety audit be con-
ducted and a family escape plan be developed.
recommended that a household fire safety audit be con-
ducted and a family escape plan be developed.
Household Fire Safety Audit
1. Are all electrical appliances and outlets in safe con-
dition? Check for frayed cords, overloaded lighting cir-
cuits, etc. If you are uncertain about the condition of
your electrical appliances or household service, have a
professional evaluation.
cuits, etc. If you are uncertain about the condition of
your electrical appliances or household service, have a
professional evaluation.
2. Are all flammable liquids safely stored in closed con-
tainers, and in a cool and well ventilated area? Clean-
ing the unit with flammable liquids should be avoided.
ing the unit with flammable liquids should be avoided.
3. Are hazardous materials (i.e., matches) out of the
reach of children?
4. Are furnaces and wood burning appliances properly
installed, clean, and in good working order? If in doubt,
have a professional evaluation.
have a professional evaluation.
Family Escape Planning
There is often very little time between the detection of a fire
and the time it becomes deadly. Because of this, it is very
important that a family escape plan be developed and
rehearsed.
and the time it becomes deadly. Because of this, it is very
important that a family escape plan be developed and
rehearsed.
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Every family member should participate in the escape
plan.
plan.
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Study the possible escape routes from each location
within the house. Since many fires occur at night, special
within the house. Since many fires occur at night, special
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