American Sensor Smoke Alarm ASD100 User Manual

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• Keep portable heaters and open flames such as candles away from combustible material.  
• Do not allow rubbish to accumulate.  
• Keep a supply of extra batteries on hand for your battery powered smoke alarms.  
• Do not stand too close to the alarm when the unit is in alarm as the loud horn could damage your hearing.  
chamber. To avoid nuisance alarms, DO NOT place smoke alarms:  
REPLACEMENT OF SMOKE ALARMS AFTER 10 YEARS OF SERVICE  
• In high humidity areas such as bathrooms and attics. Place smoke alarms at least 3 meters (10 feet) away from  
Smoke alarms contain electronic parts that may fail and components that can deteriorate over time. Therefore,  
bathrooms.  
• In insect-infested areas.  
• In poorly ventilated kitchens or garages.  
• In very dusty and dirty areas.  
smoke alarms have a limited service life. See the replacement year printed on the side of the alarm.  
7. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING  
Never disconnect the battery or the AC/DC power on any type of smoke alarm to silence a  
TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY. VACUUM EVERY SIX MONTHS.  
Your smoke alarm should be cleaned every six months to help keep the unit working efficiently. REMOVE POWER  
TO ALARM. Gently vacuum through the vents of the alarm with a soft brush attachment. Keep vacuum nozzle  
from touching the unit.  
SMOKE ALARM MANUAL  
Ionization Type with Built-in Relay  
!
WARNING  
nuisance alarm. Clear the area of smoke by opening doors and windows or fanning the  
smoke away.  
• Near fluorescent lights. Place smoke alarms at least 1.5 meters (5 feet) from fluorescent lights.  
Most important, when fire strikes, a prepared and practiced escape plan can make the difference between life and  
death. Develop an escape plan and practice it with the entire family, including small children.  
This smoke alarm is suitable for residential use. It is not to be connected to a commercial or  
Model ASD100 - 12/24 Volt AC/DC Hardwire Smoke Alarm.  
WARNING  
RE-ESTABLISH POWER TO ALARM.  
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industrial fire alarm panel.  
This model is interconnectable with up to 11 other units.  
Problems may be indicated by the following:  
• Ensure all family members are familiarized with the alarm signal.  
1. The alarm does not sound upon pressing the test button.  
2. The alarm does not sound with the smoke test.  
Important information about your smoke alarm  
• Prepare an escape plan. Draw a Floor Plan of Your Home and determine two exits from each room. There  
6. INSTALLATION AND TESTING  
A. Installation  
Mount to any standard octagon or rectangular junction box with a minimum depth of 2.5 cm (1 inch).  
• Install alarms outside of every bedroom area and on every floor of your home. Please refer to Section 3 “Where  
to Locate Smoke Alarms” for details.  
should be a way to get out of each bedroom without opening the door.  
3. The RED operating light does not remain steadily on when unit is powered.  
• Have Fire Drills Often. Practice your Escape and BE PREPARED.  
• Decide on a meeting place at a safe distance from your home.  
Test the alarm weekly by pressing and holding the test button for up to 20 seconds until the alarm sounds.  
TRY THE FOLLOWING:  
12-24 Volt AC/DC, 145mA AC or 65mA DC operation  
1. Ensure power supply is within the specified parameters and all fuses/circuit breakers are intact.  
2. Gently vacuum as recommended above.  
The model described in this manual is designed for single family residences, including homes and apartments  
WARNING: Wiring should only be installed by a licensed electrician in accordance with the Canadian Electrical  
rather than commercial or industrial use.  
IN CASE OF FIRE  
Code and local codes.  
3. Call an electrician to inspect house wiring and connection to alarms.  
If these procedures do not correct the problem, do NOT attempt repairs. If the smoke alarm is within warranty  
period and terms, indicate the nature of the problem and return the unit with proof of purchase to the point of  
purchase, distributor or manufacturer. See below for instructions. Units beyond warranty cannot be economically  
repaired.  
• Don’t waste time collecting possessions after a fire starts.  
• Arouse all occupants and leave the building. Your most valuable possession is your life.  
WARNING: The circuit used to power the smoke alarm must be a 24 hour voltage circuit that cannot be turned off  
by a switch or a ground fault interrupter. It is highly recommended that smoke alarms be wired on a separate circuit  
(one with no other lights or appliances) to ensure maximum reliability of AC/DC power supply. For installation of  
smoke alarms in Dwelling Units, it is important to follow the Canadian Electrical Code and local codes.  
1. Electricity must be turned off at service entrance before beginning installation to prevent electrical shock or  
equipment damage.  
Smoke Alarm Safety Features  
Dual-Ionization Chambers - Advanced design responds to visible or invisible particles of combustion (smoke) to  
sense fires in the early stages. Compensates for changes in humidity and temperature to virtually eliminate  
“nuisance” alarms caused by normal atmospheric changes in the home.  
• Doors can mean escape or death. Never open doors without first checking for heat. Test them with your hands, if  
they feel warm, fire may be walled up behind them - leave closed and find another escape route.  
• Call the fire department from OUTSIDE the building.  
FALSE ALARMS:  
Operating Light (LED) - A continuous red light located behind the slotted case indicates the smoke alarm is  
Abnormal air conditions may cause the highly sensitive smoke alarm to give a “false” alarm. If no fire is apparent,  
ventilate the room and/or blow fresh air into the unit until the alarm stops. Once cleared, the smoke alarm will  
automatically reset.  
• If trapped inside, stay close to the floor, cover mouth with cloth, conserve breath as you crawl to safety.  
• Keep all doors and windows closed except for escape purposes.  
receiving AC/DC power.  
2. Location must comply with applicable building codes.  
3. Install a junction box where you plan to install the alarm. Use standard 14 gauge wire.  
4. Loosen or remove screws from junction box.  
Interconnection - Interconnection facilities for up to 11 other units, using only three wires, including AC/DC power.  
When one alarm sounds, all properly interconnected smoke alarms follow. NOTE: Interconnect only with the  
models specified in Section 6.  
• NEVER re-enter a burning building.  
• Keep your family in a pre-arranged meeting place after your escape.  
Your local fire department may be able to offer you additional ideas for safety and escape plans in the home.  
DO NOT DISCONNECT THE AC/DC POWER SUPPLY.  
Dust can lead to excess sensitivity. Vacuum as recommended above.  
Alarm Source Indicator - The red operating light in the unit originating the alarm will flash rapidly in the event of  
5. Pull the connection wires from the  
DO NOT PAINT THE UNIT.  
an alarm. This feature allows for an easy check to determine the originator.  
junction box through the gasket  
Smoke alarm  
and the mounting plate. Using  
Sensitivity Test Button - Test sensitivity, as well as circuitry and horn. With interconnected units, activating test  
button on one unit will cause all properly interconnected units to sound. An important and convenient check of  
system integrity.  
paper gasket  
the junction box screws secure  
Smoke alarms contain electronic parts that may fail and components that can deteriorate over time. Therefore,  
smoke alarms have a limited service life. In order to prolong the service life and to provide optimal performance,  
smoke alarms should be tested and cleaned periodically. It is strongly recommended that smoke alarms be  
replaced within 10 years of original installation.  
the gasket and the flat side of  
mounting plate to the junction box  
and ceiling or wall (ensure that  
the gasket is positioned between  
the mounting plate and the  
Detachable Mounting Plate - For easily securing the alarm to the junction box.  
MAXIMUM POWER REQUIREMENT  
OPERATING VOLTAGE 12/24 Volts AC or DC  
from a ULC Listed Power Supply or a  
8. LIMITED WARRANTY  
junction box). The gasket will  
Your American Sensors smoke alarm is warranted for ten years from the date of purchase against defect in  
material and workmanship. Units returned to Dicon Global Inc. with proof of purchase date during this period as a  
result of such defects will be repaired, or replaced at Dicon Global Inc.’s option. This warranty only covers defects  
in material or workmanship in normal residential use. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from  
negligent handling, misuse, or lack of reasonable care. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty either  
expressed or implied.  
Residential Fire or Fire/Burglary Alarm Control Unit.  
prevent downward air currents  
mounting plate  
from entering the smoke alarm  
Supply  
Standby (mA)  
Alarm (mA)  
3a. WHERE TO LOCATE SMOKE ALARMS  
through holes in the back of the alarm. Unless blocked off, downward air currents could prevent smoke from  
entering the alarm. WARNING: IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU INSERT THE GASKET WHEN INSTALLING  
YOUR SMOKE ALARM.  
As a minimum, smoke alarms should be located between sleeping areas and potential sources of fire such as a  
kitchen, heated garage or basement. In single storey homes with one sleeping area, an alarm should be installed  
in the hallway outside the bedrooms (see Figure 1). In single storey homes with two separate sleeping areas, a  
minimum of two alarms are required, one outside each sleeping area (see Figure 2). In multi-level or split-level  
homes, as a minimum, an alarm should be installed outside each sleeping area, in the basement and at every level  
of the home (see Figure 3).  
DC  
AC  
50  
50  
65  
145  
6. Connect black and red wires colour to colour from the unit to AC/DC power leads. If the units are powered from  
a DC power supply, connect the RED wire to the postive (+) terminal and the BLACK wire to the negative (-)  
terminal.  
Relay Connection- Provides one Form C, normally open/normally closed contact which is activated on alarm.  
DICON GLOBAL INC. SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE,  
OR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OF ANY KIND RESULTING  
FROM A FIRE. THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINED  
HEREIN IS THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AT DICON GLOBAL INC.’S  
OPTION. IN NO CASE SHALL DICON GLOBAL INC.’S LIABILITY UNDER ANY OTHER REMEDY  
PRESCRIBED BY LAW EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE. YOUR SMOKE ALARM IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE  
FOR PROPERTY, DISABILITY, LIFE OR OTHER INSURANCE OF ANY KIND. APPROPRIATE COVERAGE IS  
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. CONSULT YOUR INSURANCE AGENT.  
CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL  
1. CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS  
2. SAFETY TIPS  
3. WHERE TO LOCATE SMOKE ALARMS  
4. NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS  
5. LOCATIONS TO AVOID  
6. INSTALLATION AND TESTING  
7. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING  
8. LIMITED WARRANTY  
• In every room of your home (except the bathroom): Research indicates that substantial increases in warning time  
7. For multiple station application use the brown wire to interconnect. If unit is not to be interconnected, cap  
can be obtained with each properly installed, additional alarm.  
unused wire. NOTE: The ASD100 is  
interconnectable with up to 11 other  
• In bedrooms: In anticipation of fires originating within these rooms, caused by faulty wiring, lamps, appliances,  
smoking or other hazards.  
Mounting  
plate  
units.  
8. Align the arrow on mounting plate with  
• In hallways: At a distance no greater than 4 meters (13 feet) from the farthest wall and no greater than 8 meters  
(26 feet) from the next alarm.  
the arrow on the side of smoke alarm  
cover. Clips on the mounting plate  
• In the center of a room or hallway: As it is impossible to predict the source of a fire. If it is necessary to place the  
alarm on a wall, always locate the top of the smoke alarm 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) from the ceiling.  
Smoke alarm  
should fit into the recesses of smoke  
alarm base. Twist the smoke alarm  
clockwise to lock into position.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which may vary from Province to  
• As needed: To compensate for closed doors and other obstacles that may interfere with the path of smoke to an  
alarm. They may also prevent occupants on one side of a closed door from hearing an alarm on the other side  
of the door.  
Province.  
9. Test alarm operation after installation in accordance with “Operation: How to Test” instructions.  
Return to point of purchase for servicing. Or, for repair or replacement within the warranty period, return this  
product (or send it postage prepaid) along with proof of purchase date to Dicon Global Inc. Please enclose a note  
stating the nature of the difficulty. Prior to sending, please call our toll free 1-800 line (1-800-387-4219) to  
establish a Returned Goods Authorization (“RGA”) number and the latest instructions to serve you promptly.  
Please mark this number on the exterior of your package. Note: Date code located on back of unit.  
1. CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS  
• Model ASD100 - Hardwire model can be located in any area of the home, except the bathroom.  
READ “CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS” in Section 1 of this manual.  
Your local fire department or insurance company may be able to give you further advice on the best smoke alarm  
locations in your home. Call them and ask.  
BLACK (-)  
RED(+)  
American Sensors smoke alarms are designed to provide early warning of fire and smoke at reasonable cost. Early  
warning can mean the difference between a safe escape and no escape at all. While smoke alarms can provide  
invaluable protection for you and your family, they do have limitations.  
12-24V AC OR DC  
Cap Unused Wire  
MODEL ASD100  
Outlet Box  
Twist Connectors  
12/24 Volt AC/DC Ionization  
Ceiling  
Interconnectable Smoke Alarm  
• Smoke alarms cannot work without power. Battery operated alarms will not work without proper batteries, with  
dead batteries or if batteries are not properly installed. AC/DC powered alarms will not work if their AC/DC power  
supply is cut off by an electrical fire, an open fuse, a circuit breaker or any other reason.  
Supplied Gasket Must Be Installed between  
Outlet Box and Mounting Plate  
SINGLE STATION  
Mounting Plate  
Dicon Global Inc.  
20 Steelcase Road West, Unit #3  
Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 1B2  
Smoke Alarm  
If you are concerned about the reliability of either battery or your AC/DC power supply for any of the above  
reasons, you should install in your home both AC and battery powered smoke alarms for added security.  
BLACK (-)  
12-24V AC OR DC  
RED (+)  
• Smoke alarms are incapable of sounding the alarm until smoke reaches the sensing chamber. Anything  
preventing smoke from reaching the alarm may delay or prevent an alarm. A smoke alarm cannot detect fire in  
the walls, chimney or roof unless and until a significant amount of smoke reaches the alarm. A closed door may  
prevent smoke from reaching an alarm on the other side of the door. A smoke alarm may not sense a fire on  
another floor of a home. For example, a basement smoke alarm may not detect a fire which started on the first  
or second floor.  
BROWN Interconnect  
Bedroom Hall Bedroom  
1-800-387-4219  
Figure 2  
Figure 1  
Living  
Room  
Hall Kitchen  
Furnace  
Smoke alarms for limited protection  
Additional smoke alarms for better coverage  
Figure 3  
Basement  
MULTIPLE STATION  
• Smoke alarms may not be heard. The loudness of the horn in your alarm meets current standards. However, the  
sound may be blocked by distance, closed doors, or ambient noise such as traffic or a stereo. Smoke alarms  
may not be heard by persons who are hard of hearing.  
These diagrams show smoke alarm locations as recommended  
above in 3a.  
RELAY CONNECTION  
For these reasons, a smoke alarm should be installed in every room or at least on every level of your home.  
American Sensors Inc. recommends that hardwire AC/DC Powered smoke alarms be interconnected, so that one  
alarm will trigger all other alarms to sound.  
3b. WHERE TO LOCATE SMOKE ALARMS IN MOBILE HOMES.  
Model ASD100 provides one form C (NO/NC) contact  
BLACK (-)  
NOTE: Power supply must be 12/24 Volts AC/DC for model ASD100.  
which activates on alarm. Contact rating (resistive): 1 A at  
RED (+)  
12-24V AC OR DC  
• Smoke alarms are not fool-proof. Smoke alarms may not always sense every kind of fire. They cannot be  
expected to sense fires caused by carelessness or by safety hazards. They may not give early warning of fast  
growing fires caused by careless smoking, violent explosions, escaping gas, improper storage of flammable  
materials, overloaded electrical circuits, natural causes such as lightning, children playing with matches, or arson.  
30V DC/125 VAC.  
In mobile homes built after 1978, locate the smoke alarm as described above. Older mobile homes may have little  
or no insulation compared to the ones built post-1978. These uninsulated exteriors can disrupt airflow around the  
smoke alarm in hotter or colder weather. Locate the alarm only on interior walls 10 to 15 cm (4” to 6”) from ceiling  
1. if you own an older mobile home, or 2. if you notice the exterior walls and/or ceiling are noticeably cold or warm  
or 3. if you are uncertain about the quality of insulation.  
YELLOW  
WHITE  
BLUE  
Relay wires (yellow/white/blue) 14 gauge stranded copper.  
NORMALLY CLOSED  
NORMALLY OPEN  
Install in accordance with Canadian Electrical code and  
local building codes.  
• Smoke alarms are not substitutes for property, disability, life or other insurance of any kind. Home owners and  
COMMON  
Regardless of the age of the mobile home, locate alarms throughout to ensure maximum protection. Follow the  
location instructions in this manual.  
renters should continue to insure their lives and property. Consult your insurance agent.  
Note: Maximum interconnect wiring length is 50 meters  
(150 feet).  
BROWN  
INTERCONNECT  
• Smoke alarms have limited lives. Your smoke alarm should be replaced if it is ten years old. One or more of  
the many components could fail at any time. Therefore, test your smoke alarm weekly. Clean and take care of it  
as described in this manual. Repair or replace the smoke alarm when it fails to test properly.  
IMPORTANT: The ASD100 is not interconnectable with any other model produced by another manufacturer.  
4. NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS  
The ASD100 may be interconnected only with the following smoke alarm models in existing installations.  
For your information, the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72, reads as follows:  
2-2.1.1.1 Smoke alarms shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the  
bedrooms and on each additional storey 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.  
Dicon Safety Products  
ASI Systems Devices  
Dicon Safety Products  
330SR (construction identical with ASD100)  
ASD200, photoelectric  
440SRIM, photoelectric (construction identical with ASD200)  
12-24V AC/DC Ionization Smoke Alarm with Built-In Relay  
Ionization Technology vs.  
Photoelectronic Technology  
Smoke Alarms  
AVERTISSEUR DE FUMÉE  
A-2.5.2.1 Smote 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  
protected by the required smoke alarms. For this reason, it is recommended that the householder  
consider the use of additional smoke alarms 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 alarms. The installation of smoke alarms in kitchens,  
attics, (finished or unfinished), or garages is not normally recommended, as these locations  
occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation.  
To interconnect with models ASD200 or 440SRIM:  
- Consult the ASD200/44SRIM installation manual.  
À IONISATION avec Relais  
There are two different types of smoke alarm technology currently in general use: Ionization and  
photoelectronic. While both types of technology are suitable for general residential use, an ionization alarm will  
normally respond faster to fast flaming fires, while a photoelectronic alarm may be more sensitive to detecting  
slow smouldering fires. Because home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable in their  
growth, it is impossible to predict which type of alarm will provide the earliest warning. For best home protection  
install at least one photoelectronic and one ionization smoke alarm on each level of your home. Model ASD100  
is an ionization type smoke alarm. A photoelectronic smoke alarm senses smoke using an electronic photo  
receptor to sense the scattering of light by smoke particles. Model ASD200 is a photoelectric smike alarm  
interconnectable with model ASD100.  
- Ensure that all interconnected units are powered up from the same 12/24 V DC power supply, with the RED and  
BLACK wires of the ASD100 connected to the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals, respectively.  
- Connect the BROWN/interconnect wire of the ASD100/330SR to the positive (+) INTERCONNECT terminal of the  
ASD200/440SRIM.  
c.a/c.c.12-24 V  
Terminal blocks accept wire between 18-22 AWG. Read ASD200 owner’s manual.  
For a more complete discussion of installation and location requirements refer also to: CAN/ULC-S553-02 “Standard for the  
Installation of Smoke Alarms” (available from Underwriters Laboratories of Canada, 7 Crouse Road, Scarborough, Ontario M1R  
3A9).  
MODEL/MODÉLE  
5. LOCATIONS TO AVOID  
B. Operation: Testing After Installation  
ASD100  
Avoid locations where smoke may not reach the alarm in time to provide early warning, or where the alarm may not  
1. Smoke Test - Hold a piece of cotton string with pliers. Leave about 5 cm (2 inches)of string dangling from the  
pliers. Burn the tip of the string with a safety match, extinguish flame and hold smoking string 15 cm (6 inches)  
below and to one side of the smoke alarm. Blow smoke towards the smoke alarm until the horn sounds. The  
horn will sound until the sensing chamber is clear of smoke. Repeat this monthly.  
be effective.  
DO NOT PLACE SMOKE ALARMS:  
Owner’s Manual  
• In turbulent air from fans, doors, windows, etc. The rapid air movement may prevent combustion particles from  
Manuel de l'utilisateur  
2. Check to see that the RED “POWER ON” light is on. The “POWER ON” light is visible behind the slotted case  
entering the alarm.  
2. SAFETY TIPS  
and confirms that the smoke alarm is receiving AC/DC power.  
READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.  
• In dead air spaces such as at the peak of an “A” frame ceiling. “Dead air” at the top may prevent smoke from  
reaching the alarm in time to provide early warning. In rooms with simple sloped, peaked or gabled ceilings,  
install smoke alarms on the ceiling  
Properly installed and maintained smoke alarms are an essential part of a good home fire safety program. Your fire  
safety program should also include a review of fire hazards and the elimination of dangerous conditions whenever  
possible. Consider the following tips:  
This manual contains important information.  
A copy of this manual must be left with the end user.  
3. Press and hold the test button until the alarm sounds. NOTE: It may be necessary to press the test button for  
up to 20 seconds for alarm to sound. An alarm is indicated by a loud pulsating sound. Alarm may continue to  
sound for up to 10 seconds after button is released. (NOTE: Pressing the test button activates the relay.)  
LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT ET CONSERVER CE MANUEL.  
90 cm (3 feet) from the highest point of the ceiling.  
• Use smoking materials properly. Never smoke in bed.  
• Keep matches and cigarette lighters away from children.  
Note: For complex ceiling structures, consult a safety expert for the number of alarms required and the best  
locations.  
Le présent manuel renferme des renseignements  
importants. Un exemplaire de ce manuel doit être  
remis à l'utilisateur final.  
4. At least once a week, press the test button and hold until the alarm sounds, then release.  
NOTE: Multiple Station Only:  
• Store flammable materials in proper containers. Never use them near an open flame or sparks.  
• Keep electrical appliances in good condition. Do not overload electrical circuits.  
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• In very hot or cold areas where the temperature exceeds 38 C (100 F) or falls below 5 C (40 F).  
• Less than 15 cm (6 inches) from the wall when mounted on the ceiling.  
5. Test each alarm separately in the system.  
(French on reverse/Français au verso)  
6. Determine that the initiating alarm triggers other alarms in the system.  
NOTE: Pressing the test button activates the relay.  
• Keep stoves, fireplaces, chimneys, and barbecue grills grease free. Make sure they are properly installed and  
Nuisance alarms could result when smoke alarms are located where interference may occur with the sensing  
away from any combustible materials.  
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