Essence Care@Home SK2 User manual

Brand: Essence

Model: Care@Home SK2

Type: User manual

Care@Home™

Smoke Detector

User Guide

ESUGSC009

Version 1.0

September 2015

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Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

1. Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 4

2. Installation Preparation ........................................................................................................................... 5

2.1. Required Equipment .................................................................................................................. 5

2.2. Location Recommendations ...................................................................................................... 5

2.2.1 Acceptable Structures for SK2 Usage ........................................................................... 5

2.2.2 Acceptable Installation Locations ................................................................................ 6

2.2.3 Unacceptable Installation Locations ............................................................................ 9

3. Installation ............................................................................................................................................. 11

3.1. Testing the SK2 .......................................................................................................................... 15

4. Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 16

4.1. Physical Attributes ..................................................................................................................... 16

4.2. Features .................................................................................................................................... 17

4.3. Indications................................................................................................................................. 17

4.4. Stopping the Alarm ................................................................................................................... 19

5. Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 20

5.1. Replacing the Battery ............................................................................................................... 20

5.2. Testing the SK2 .......................................................................................................................... 21

5.3. Cleaning the SK2 ....................................................................................................................... 22

6. Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 24

Appendix A Fire Prevention and Safety ...................................................................................................... 26

Appendix B Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms ..................................................................................... 29

Appendix C End User License Agreement and Terms & Conditions .......................................................... 32

Appendix D Care@Home

™

System Terms of Use ....................................................................................... 35

Overview

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1. Overview

The Essence Smoke Detector (SK2) is a battery-powered, stand-alone, peripheral device for fire

prevention. Designed for ceiling or wall installations, the SK2 is capable of bi-directional RF

communications with the Care@Home

™

Control Panel (CP) from a remote location.

Figure 1 – Essence Smoke Detector

The SK2 peripheral device model identification number is ES700SK2.

NOTE: The images of batteries included in this User Guide are for illustration

purposes only.

Only batteries thoroughly tested and approved by Essence should be used to

meet the device’s specifications. A list of the approved batteries and their

specifications is provided in Table 3 on page 25.

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2. Installation Preparation

It is important to determine in which rooms and where in each room to install the SK2 devices so that

their positioning is most effective.

2.1. Required Equipment

Before beginning, prepare the following equipment:

 A drill with a standard 3/16 in. (5 mm) bit

 A standard Phillips screwdriver

 Two DIN 7982 cross recessed countersunk head tapping screws (3.5 x 16 mm) and dowels -

provided

 Two 1.5V AA alkaline batteries with a nominal life of two years - not provided

NOTE: To comply with the UL certification standards, use GP International Ltd.

batteries.

2.2. Location Recommendations

As a fire prevention device, there are standard locations and conditions for installing the SK2.

2.2.1 Acceptable Structures for SK2 Usage

The SK2 is designed for residential units only. The SK2 can be used in a single family home or in an

apartment building.

In multiple-family buildings, each residential unit should include smoke alarms. The smoke alarms

should be installed in the appropriate rooms, according to section 2.2.2 below.

Smoke alarms installed in common areas, such as on porches or in hallways, may not provide sufficient

early warnings for residents.

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WARNING! Do not use this alarm in non-residential buildings. Warehouses,

industrial buildings, commercial buildings, and other non-residential

buildings require special fire detection and alarm systems.

The SK2 is not a substitute for a complete fire detection system for places where many people live or

work, such as hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, nursing homes, and group homes of any kind,

even if they once were single family homes.

See NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), NFPA71, 72A, 72B, 72C, 72D and 72E for fire alarm requirements in

buildings not defined as “households”.

2.2.2 Acceptable Installation Locations

For complete coverage, smoke alarms should be installed in all rooms in each residential unit

including:

 Halls and passage ways

 Storage areas

 Basements

 Attics

Minimum coverage is one alarm on each floor and another alarm in each sleeping area.

For optimal detection, consider the following recommendations when selecting an installation

location for the SK2:

 Install on the ceiling.

 Install in the hallway outside every separate bedroom area, as shown in Figure 2 below.

 Install two SK2 devices in homes with two bedroom areas, as shown in Figure 3 below.

Figure 2 – Single Sleep Area in a Single-floor Residence

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Figure 2 above shows an example of locations for installing smoke alarms in a single residence with one

sleep zone.

Figure 3 – Multiple Sleep Areas in a Single-floor Residence

Figure 3 above shows an example of locations for installing smoke alarms in a single-floor residence

with more than one sleep zone.

Figure 4 – Multiple-floor Residence

Figure 4 above shows an example of locations for installing smoke alarms in a multiple-floor residence

with a smoke alarm installed on each floor and in each bedroom.

 Install on every floor of a multiple-floor residence, as shown in Figure 4 above.

WARNING! Be sure doors or other obstructions do not block the path of

smoke to the alarm.

 Install a minimum of two SK2 devices in any household.

 Install in every bedroom.

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 Install at both ends of a bedroom hallway, if the hallway is more than 12 m (40 ft.) long.

 Install inside every room where one sleeps with the door partly or completely closed. The

smoke could be blocked by the door. An SK2 installed in a hallway may not wake up the

sleeper if the door is closed.

 Install in the basement at the bottom of the basement stairwell.

 For a two-floor residence, install at the top of the stairwell.

 Install additional SK2 devices in the residence in the following areas

 Living room

 Dining room

 Family room

 Attic

 Utility closet

 Storage rooms

 Install as close to the center of the ceiling as possible. If not possible, install on the ceiling no

closer than 10 cm (4 in.) from any wall or corner.

 If ceiling mounting is not possible and wall mounting is permitted by the local and state codes,

mount on a wall 10 ~ 15 cm (4 to 6 in.) from the ceiling.

NOTE: Wall installations are not compatible with the EN 14604 standard and are

not tested by this standard.

 In rooms with sloped, peaked, or gabled ceilings, mount the SK2 0.9 m (3 ft.) measured

horizontally from the highest point of the ceiling.

WARNING! As required by the California State Fire Marshal:

"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,

but outside of the bedrooms)

 Heat or smoke alarms in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms,

kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage

rooms, basements, and attached garages.

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Smoke alarms should be installed in accordance with the NFPA Standard 72 (National Fire Protection

Association, Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02169).

The NFPA Standard 72, Section 2-4 reads as follows:

“2-4.1.1 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."

The provisions of section 2-4.1.1 indicate the minimum number of smoke alarms required by this

standard.

Essence recommends using additional smoke alarms to obtain increased protection for areas

separated by a door from the areas protected by the smoke alarms required under the NFPA

Standard 72, Section 2-4.1.1.

2.2.3 Unacceptable Installation Locations

False alarms occur if smoke alarms are installed where they do not work properly. To avoid false

alarms, consider the following guidelines for choosing an installation location.

 Avoid air streams that have combustion particles.

Combustion particles are by-products of something that is burning. A smoke alarm can sense

combustion particles in normal air-flow paths. They should be located where air streams

bypass kitchens.

Avoid areas where combustion particles are present, such as:

 Kitchens with few windows or poor ventilation

 Garages where there may be vehicle exhaust

 Near furnaces

 Near hot water heaters

 Near space heaters

 Do not install less than 6 m (20 ft.) from places where combustion particles are normally

present. If a 6 m (20 ft.) distance is not possible, install the SK2 as far away from the

combustion particles as possible. Provide good ventilation in such places.

 Avoid damp or humid areas or near bathrooms with showers: Moisture in the air can enter

the detection chamber. Upon cooling, water droplets can cause false alarms. Install the SK2 at

least 3 m (10 ft.) from bathrooms.

 Avoid very cold or very hot areas including unheated buildings and outdoor rooms: If the

temperature goes above or below the operating range of the smoke alarm, the SK2 will not

work properly. The temperature range for the SK2 is stated in section 6 on page 24.

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 Avoid very dusty or dirty areas: Dirt and dust can build up in the SK2’s detection chamber,

making it overly sensitive. In addition, dust or dirt can block openings to the detection

chamber and keep the alarm from detecting smoke.

 Avoid drafty areas and areas near fresh air vents, air conditioners, heaters, or fans: Fresh air

vents and drafts can drive smoke away from smoke alarms.

 Avoid dead air spaces near the top of a peaked roof or in the corners formed by ceilings

and walls: Dead air can prevent smoke from reaching an alarm.

 Avoid insect-infested areas: If insects enter an alarm’s detection chamber, they may cause a

false alarm.

 Avoid installation near fluorescent lights: Electrical discharges from fluorescent lights can

cause false alarms. Install SK2 devices at least 1.5 m (5 ft.) from fluorescent lights.

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3. Installation

To install an SK2, perform the following procedure:

Read sections 2.2.2 and 2.2.3 before deciding where to install the SK2. 1.

Remove the mounting bracket from the SK2 by rotating the bracket counter-clockwise, as in 2.

Figure 5 below, to release the bracket tabs.

Figure 5 – Release the Mounting Bracket Attached to the SK2

Place the bracket in the location chosen for installation. 3.

Make a pencil mark, in each screw hole, to indicate the location of a dowel and screw. See the 4.

screw holes in Figure 6 below.

Bracket tabs

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Figure 6 – The Mounting Bracket

Remove the bracket from the ceiling (or wall). 5.

Drill a hole at each of the marks using a 5 mm (3/16-in.) drill bit and insert the dowels. 6.

Caution: When you drill the holes, prevent the dust from getting on the SK2.

Mount the bracket to the ceiling (or wall) using the screws. 7.

WARNING! Do not connect the SK2 to any other alarm or auxiliary device.

Connecting anything else to the SK2 prevents the proper operation of the

alarm.

Press the PAIRING button, located on the right edge of the front of the CP, for five seconds. The CP 8.

beeps and the ring, around the EMERGENCY button, lights up in Blue with a circular movement

effect.

Insert the two batteries into the battery compartments, according to the polarity marks (+, -). 9.

Bracket tabs

Mounting

screw holes

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Figure 7 – The Battery Compartments

NOTE: After you insert both batteries into the SK2, the tamper alarm sounds.

This means the SK2 is working normally and indicates that the batteries are

positioned properly.

Holding the SK2, move at least 2 m (~6 ft. 7 in.) from the CP. 10.

Ensure that the pairing process is successful. The process can have the following results: 11.

 If the pairing process is successful, the CP beeps and the ring, around the CP EMERGENCY

button, blinks Blue three times.

 If the pairing process is not successful, the CP beeps and the ring lights up Red for two

seconds.

 If the peripheral device is already paired, the CP beeps and the ring lights up alternating

between Blue and Red.

 If no additional peripheral devices can be integrated, as when the CP memory is full, the CP

beeps and the ring lights up Red.

The CP returns to its previous operation mode automatically following the pairing process.

Align the SK2 slots with the bracket tabs, as illustrated in Figure 8 below, and insert the bracket 12.

tabs into the SK2 slots.

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Figure 8 – Align Slots

Turn the SK2 clockwise on the bracket until you hear a click. 13.

Figure 9 – Turn SK2 Clockwise to Install

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Caution: Do not use the SK2 with smoke detector guards unless the usage has

been evaluated and found suitable for the SK2.

3.1. Testing the SK2

To test the SK2 and ensure the installation is successful, perform the following procedure:

Pull the smoke alarm downward to make sure it is securely attached to the mounting bracket. 1.

WARNING! To prevent injury, the SK2 must be securely attached to the ceiling

(or wall) in accordance with the installation instructions.

Press the TEST/MUTE button, as shown in Figure 10 below, until the alarm sounds. 2.

The SK2 emits an alarm if the unit is working properly.

Figure 10 – SK2 TEST/MUTE Button

TEST/MUTE

Button

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4. Operation

The SK2 senses smoke when the smoke enters the smoke detection chamber. When the SK2 detects

smoke:

 An alarm is sounded.

 The alarm LED lights up Red.

 A notification is sent to the CP.

If the alarm sounds and you are not testing the SK2, the SK2 may have detected smoke. Proceed as

follows:

Determine if: 1.

 The alarm is real

 There is smoke

 A possible fire

 The alarm is false.

If the alarm is triggered by smoke from a non-serious event such as smoke from cooking, open a 2.

window and fan the air to remove the smoke or dust. The alarm turns off as soon as the air is

completely clear of smoke.

If the alarm is triggered by a real threat of fire, evacuate as rehearsed and call the fire department. 3.

4.1. Physical Attributes

Figure 11 – SK2 Physical Attributes

The SK2 includes:

 A smoke-detection chamber

 An alarm

Detection Chamber

Mounting Bracket

LEDs and TEST/MUTE Button

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WARNING! Do not stand close to the SK2 when the alarm sounds. Too much

exposure to the buzzer at close range may be harmful to your hearing.

 A mounting bracket

 The TEST/MUTE button, as shown in Figure 10 on page 15, enables you to test the SK2

functionality. For more information about the TEST/MUTE button, see section on 5.2 on

page 21.

 Three LEDs to indicate the device status as follows:

 Power: Green

 Fault: Yellow

 Alarm: Red

4.2. Features

The following are the characteristics and features of the SK2:

 RF communications with the CP allows for SMS and e-mail notifications.

 The RF connectivity with the CP can reach 700 m (2,300 ft.) in open air.

 The SK2 complies with all the following major electromagnetic standards for smoke detectors:

 Compatibility

 Interference

 Safety

 Security

 Reliability

 Environment

4.3. Indications

Table 1 below defines the indications represented by the LEDs. The combination of the LED color,

flashing or steady LED display, and sounds emitted by the SK2 differentiate between the various

situations.

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Table 1: LED Indications

Indications Flashing

LED

Beep repeats every 25 - 35

seconds

Actions/Comments

Normal operation (default state)

Power -

Green

No sound

The battery charge is low. The batteries

need to be replaced.

The low battery indication can last for up

to seven days.

Fault –

Yellow

One beep

Press the TEST/MUTE button

to temporarily stop the LED

from flashing for the next 12

hours.

The SK2 is not being tested regularly No sound

Smoke detection sensitivity is at least 20%

below the sensitivity factory setting.

One beep Replace the SK2 immediately.

A malfunction has occurred. One beep Call a technician.

Smoke detection indication

Alarm -

Red

The SK2 sounds an audible alarm

of 3 beeps, a pause, and then

another 3 beeps.

Push the TEST/MUTE button

to suspend the alarm for five

minutes. When suspended,

the SK2 re-assesses the

smoke level. If the smoke has

not dissipated, the SK2

sounds the alarm again.

When the SK2 is removed from its

bracket, the tamper switch is triggered.

A loud continuous tone Returns to normal state when

the SK2 returns to its bracket.

NOTE: Certification indications for Smoke Detection:

For UL: The SK2 produces three beeps of ½ second (ON) separated by ½ second

breaks (OFF), and a 1½ seconds break (OFF).

For cUL: The SK2 produces a steady audible signal of continuous tone (ON).

Alarm event reports are retrieved via the CP.

The SK2 only indicates one alarm at a time. The SK2 sounds the alarm according to priority, such as:

 First priority level: Smoke alarm

 Second priority level: Tamper alarm

The SK2 reverts to the next priority level only when the status of the prior alarm is OFF.

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4.4. Stopping the Alarm

WARNING! Never disable the SK2 or remove the battery to stop the alarm.

The SK2 turns off the alarm automatically when it no longer senses smoke. To dissipate the smoke, do

the following:

 Open a window (s) in the room where the SK2 is installed.

 Fan the air around the smoke alarm.

If the alarm persists, clean the SK2 as described in section 5.3 on page 22. If the alarm resumes after the

SK2 is cleaned, check if the location of the SK2 is the source of the alarm problem.

If the location is acceptable, have the SK2 checked for any technical problems.

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5. Maintenance

Maintenance of the SK2 involves maintaining powered batteries and a clean device.

5.1. Replacing the Battery

Replace the batteries when the SK2 indicates that the battery charge is low.

To replace the battery, perform the following procedure:

To remove the SK2 from the mounting-base, as illustrated in Figure 12 below, turn the SK2 counter-1.

clockwise until you hear a click. The SK2 is freed from the bracket.

Figure 12 – Open the Mounted SK2 for Maintenance

Remove the old batteries. 2.

Insert the new batteries, according to the polarity marks (+, -) in the battery compartment. 3.

Align the SK2 slots with the bracket tabs, as illustrated in Figure 8 on page 14, and insert the 4.

bracket tabs into the SK2 slots.

Turn the SK2 clockwise on the bracket until you hear a click. 5.

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