UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation Inc 773A-SMOKE User Manual

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The ESL Smoke Sensor Model 562 (smoke alarm) is a 
Learn Mode, wireless, photoelectric smoke sensor with a 
self-contained alarm siren, a low-battery annunciator, and a 
status light. The smoke alarm is part of a security/fire 
alarm system and communicates with the system control 
panel. 

Each smoke alarm uses two 3-volt lithium batteries. The 
batteries are shipped with the unit.

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This equipment should be installed in accordance with 
the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72 
(National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch 
Park, Quincy, MA 02269).

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Avoid installing the unit until all construction is com-
pleted. The mounting ring may be pre-installed.

Not compatible with CareTaker 

Plus and custom 

versions with software versions 3.0 or earlier. 
Not compatible with Commander 2000 and custom 
versions with software versions 4.0 or earlier. 

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Phillips screwdriver.

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Pocket-sized slotted screwdriver.

This section describes the basic steps for adding the sensor 
to panel memory. For more detailed programming 
information, refer to the specific panel installation 
instructions.

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Remove smoke unit from mounting bracket.

2.

Put the panel in Program Mode/Learn Sensors.

3.

Select a sensor group and sensor number. 

4.

Remove mounting bracket.

5.

Press and hold the test button.

6.

The panel will indicate that the sensor has been 
learned. 

7.

Exit from program mode.

Reinstall smoke unit on mounting bracket. 

Determine the best mounting location for the smoke alarm 
using the following guidelines:

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NFPA 72, Chapter 2, Section 2-2.1.1.1 states as fol-
lows: “Smoke alarms 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 alarm also shall be installed in each sleeping 
room.”

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NFPA 72, Appendix A, Section A-2.5.2.1 states as fol-
lows: “Smoke Detection - Are More Smoke Alarms 
Desirable? The required number of smoke alarms 
might not provide reliable early warning protection for 
those areas separated by a door from the areas of the 
house protected by the required smoke alarms. For this 
reason, it is recommended that the household consider 
the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas of 
increased protection. The additional areas include the 
basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, util-

Document Number: 466-xxxx Rev. A
PRELIMINARY
April 2000

ITI Part No. 60-848-95, 60-849-95