SAFE-T-ALERT SA-668LL (10 Year Battery) Owner's manual

Brand: SAFE-T-ALERT

Model: SA-668LL (10 Year Battery)

Category: Smoke detectors

Type: Owner's manual

SAFE-T-ALERT SA-668LL (10 Year Battery) is a 9-Volt Battery Operated Ionized Smoke Alarm, which meets UL 10/1/99 Standards for Residential and Recreational Vehicles and NFPA 302 and U.S. Coast Guard Standards for Boats. It features a distinctive horn sound pattern and a loud 85-decibel alarm horn.

The Test button facilitates checking smoke alarm functions, while the Alarm mute Models (S/SLL) are equipped with a Mute/Test button that temporarily silences the alarm during ventilation, with the alarm automatically resetting.

SMOKE ALARM

OWNERS

MANUAL

Manual # SA668 2-1 12-04

Series SA-668

Models SA-668, SA-668S (with Mute),

SA-668LL (10 Year Battery),

SA-668SLL (10 Year Battery With Mute)

9-Volt Battery Operated

Ionized Smoke Alarm

UL 217

Residential and Recreational Vehicle Use

NFPA 302 & U.S.C.G. Sec. 28.325 / Sec. 181.450

- Boat Use

Ionization Smoke Alarms are generally more effective at detecting flaming

fires, which consume combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly.

Sources of these fires may include paper burning or a grease fire.

Photoelectric Smoke Alarms are generally more effective at detecting

smoldering fires, which smolder for hours before bursting into flame. Sources

of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.

For Maximum protection, use both types of smoke alarms on each level

of your home.

Smoke Alarm Features:

• Listed to UL 10/1/99 smoke alarm standard for Residential and

Recreational Vehicle. It meets NFPA 302 and U.S. Coast Guard

Standards for use on Boats.

• Distinctive horn sound pattern. Loud 85-decibel alarm horn.

• Test button checks smoke alarm functions

• Alarm mute Models(S/SLL) feature Mute/Test button used to temporarily

silence the alarm during ventilation. Alarm automatically resets.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Caution -This smoke alarm is not designed for buildings, which require

complete fire alarm systems. Buildings of this type include but are not

limited to hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, nursing homes and group

homes. This applies to single-family homes that have been converted for

any of these uses.

WARNINGS and CAUTIONS

• Smoke Alarms can only work if they are properly located, installed,

and maintained, and if smoke reaches them. They are not

foolproof.

• This Alarm meets the 10/1/1999 UL standard for a new horn "alarm"

pattern for smoke alarms. This sound is different than other Smoke

Alarms you may have installed or may have heard in other locations.

You must test this alarm and educate all members and guests of the

residence or business of this different horn pattern.

• Different Smoke Alarm Sounds. If this unit replaces another 9 volt

smoke alarm or is being used for additional protection where other

smoke alarms are present, than everyone who might hear this alarm

must be made aware of the different smoke alarms horn sounds.

• Smoke Alarms cannot work without power. Battery operated units

cannot work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the

wrong type of batteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed

correctly AC units cannot work if the AC power is cut off by an electrical

fire, an open fuse, a circuit breaker or any other 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. 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. Smoke alarms may not sense fire on another

level or floor of a residence. That is why you should install alarms on all

levels and in each sleeping area of a residence. When possible install

interconnected alarms Interconnected units may provide earlier warning

than stand-alone units since all units alarm when one detects smoke.

• Smoke Alarms may not be heard. Though the alarm horn in this unit

meets or exceeds current UL standards, it may not be heard for many

reasons These include, but are not limited to: the unit is located outside

a closed or partially closed door, residents recently consumed alcohol or

drugs, the alarm is drowned out by other noise like the TV, stereo,

traffic, weather, air conditioner or other appliances, residents are hearing

impaired or sound sleepers.

• Smoke alarms have a limited life and are not foolproof. Smoke

alarms will wear out over time like any appliance. Test your alarm at

least once per week Always replace detectors immediately if they are

not working properly, if they display any type of problem or prior to 10

years of use. They are not a substitute for property or life insurance

• Smoke alarms may not have time to alarm before the fire causes

damage, injury or even death. Examples of this include persons

smoking in bed, children playing with matches or lighters, fires caused

by violent explosions, natural causes like lighting, arson, escaping gas,

overloaded electrical circuits, carelessness or by other safety hazards

• Never disconnect the battery to silence the alarm.

• This unit will not alert hearing-impaired residents. Special Alarms

with flashing strobe lights are needed for the hearing impaired.

• This is a single station alarm. Do not attempt to connect this to any

other device

• Do not install this alarm over an electrical box. Do not use this

detector as a replacement for an AC or AC/DC smoke alarm. Only use

as an additional alarm for greater protection or as a replacement for a

battery operated smoke alarm.

Series SA-668 Smoke Alarms are single station alarm devices and should

not be connected to other detection units. This equipment should be installed

in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association's Standard No 72

and NFPA 302 if installed on a boat.

• Caution -Do not paint this unit. Paint may clog the openings to the

sensing chamber and will prevent the unit from working properly.

• Caution -Do not stand too close to the unit when testing, silencing or

during an alarm as the loud horn could damage your hearing. When

testing move away when the horn starts sounding.

• Caution -This smoke alarm may not give adequate warning to those with

physical limitations of any kind. Additional measures should be taken to

insure their safe evacuation if a fire does occur. Install a professional fire

alarm system that is connected to a call center. If possible, keep them on

the ground level with more than one escape route available to them.

• Caution -Smoke alarms sound their horns when they detect smoke. They

do not detect heat, flame or gas. They will not operate if smoke does not

reach them.

Practice Fire Safety

Putting up smoke alarms is just one part of protection against fires. You must

also reduce the chances of a fire starting and have a plan that you have

practiced for everyone escaping if a fire does occur.

Escape Planning

• Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and plan at least two

escape routes from each room. Upper story rooms may require a rope or

chain ladder for safe escape.

• Have a meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing everyone what to

do in case of fire.

• Determine a meeting location outside the building/RV/Boat where you can

safely meet if a fire does occur.

• Familiarize everyone with the sound of this smoke alarm and all other

smoke alarms in the building/RV/Boat. Train everyone to safely leave the

building/RV/Boat when they hear the smoke alarm(s).

• Update and practice your escape plan at least every six months. Inform

guests and others of your plan and meeting place.

• Teach everyone how to check doors and not to open them if they are hot.

Also to stay low and not to breath smoke, fumes or gases.

What to do when the alarm sounds.

Warning -Never ignore any alarm. If the alarm sounds and you are not

absolutely certain of the source of the smoke, get everyone out of the

house/RV/Boat immediately.

• Leave immediately by your plan of escape. Every second counts, do not

waste time getting dressed (except life vests if needed) or picking up

valuables.

• Feel doors before opening them to see if they are hot. If a door is cool,

open it slowly and check for fire and heat before you proceed. Do not

open a hot door - use an alternate escape route.

• Stay close to the floor if air is smoky, Take short shallow breaths through a

wet cloth if possible.

• Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone

is there.

• Call the Fire Department from outside of the building with the activated

alarm, at a safe location-

• Do not return to your home until fire officials say that it is safe.

SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT

For your information the National Fire Protections Association's

Standard reads as follows:

"2-2 111 Smoke detectors 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 detector shall be installed in each

sleeping room"

"2-22 1 In new construction, where more than one smoke detector is

required by 2-2 1, they shall be so arranged that operation of any

smoke detector shall cause the alarm in all smoke detectors within

the dwelling to sound"

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

"A-2521 Smoke Detection - Are more Smoke Detectors Desirable?

The required number of smoke detectors might not provide reliable

early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from

the areas protected by the required smoke detectors For this

reason it is recommended that the householder consider the use of

additional smoke detectors 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 detectors. The installation of smoke detectors in

kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished) or garages is not normally

recommended as these locations occasionally experience

conditions that can result in improper operation".

Additionally, the California State Fire Marshal states that the

minimum number of required smoke alarms in not enough to give:

the earliest warning under all conditions. The California Sate Fire

Marshal states: "Early warning detection is best achieved by the

installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the

household as follows: smoke alarm installed in each separate

sleeping area (in the vicinity, by outside bedrooms), and heat or

smoke alarms in the living rooms, dinning rooms, bedrooms,

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

storage rooms, basements, and attached garages"

IMPORTANT!

Additional local building and regulatory codes may apply in your

area Specific requirements for smoke alarm installation vary from

state to state and from area to area. Check with you local Fire

Department for current requirements where you live If you install

AC or AC/DC units, it is recommended that they be interconnected

for added protection.

Smoke Alarm Placement in Single Family Dwellings

Minimum coverage, as recommended by the National Fire

Protection Association (NFPA), is one smoke alarm on every floor,

in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom. In new construction,

the smoke alarms must be AC powered and interconnected. See

above for details

For added coverage, it is recommended that you install a smoke

alarm in all rooms, halls, storage areas, finished attics and

basements where temperatures normally remain between 40 F and

100 F (4.4 C and 37.8 C). Make sure no door or other obstacle

could keep smoke from reaching the alarm

See home drawing for further information.

Install Smoke Alarms:

• On every level of your home, including finished attics and

basements.

• Inside every bedroom, especially if occupants sleep with the door

partly or completely closed.

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with the smoke alarm

• In basements, install a smoke alarm on the ceiling at the

bottom of the stairwell.

• Install smoke alarms on peaked, cathedral, or gabled ceilings 3

feet from the highest point (measured horizontally). Install a smoke

alarm in each room that is divided by a partial wall (either coming

down from the ceiling at least 8 inches or coming up from the floor).

 Install a smoke alarm as close to the center of the ceiling as

possible. If this is not practical, install no closer than 6 inches from the wall

or corner. Also, if local codes allow wall mounting, install alarms on walls

between 4 and 5 inches from ceiling/wall intersections.

 At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway.

 In the hall near every sleeping area. If the dwelling has multiple sleeping

areas, install a unit in each area. If a hall is more than 30 feet long; install

a unit at each end.

Smoke Alarm Placement in Mobile Homes and RVs/Boats

Mobile homes and RVs/Boats built after 1978 were designed and insulated

to be energy efficient. In mobile homes and RVs/Boats built after 1978,

smoke alarms should be installed as described in previous section - "Smoke

Alarm Placement in Single Family Dwellings".

Older mobile homes and RVs/Boats may have little or no insulation

compared to today's standards. Outside walls and roofs are often made on

poorly insulated metal, which can transfer head and cold from outdoors.

This makes the air right next to them hotter or colder than the rest of the

inside air. These layers of hotter or colder air can keep some from reaching

a smoke alarm

Therefore, install smoke alarms in such units only on inside walls. Place

them between 4 and 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) from the ceiling. If you are

unsure how much insulation is in your mobile home or RV, put the alarm on

an inside wall. Or if you notice that the walls or ceiling are not unusually hot

or cold, put the alarm on the inside wall.

For minimum security, install one alarm as close to the sleeping area as

possible. For more security place one alarm in each room. Before you put

up any alarms read the section in this manual -"Locations Where Smoke

Alarms Should NOT Be Installed". See RV/Boat drawing for further

information.

Home Drawing

• Smoke Alarm Placement for best protection

WARNING: TEST SMOKE ALARM OPERATION AFTER

VEHICLE/BOAT HAS BEEN IN STORAGE, BEFORE EACH

TRIP, AND AT LEAST ONCE PER WEEK DURING USE.

Locations Where Smoke Alarms Should NOT Be Installed: For

best performance, do not install the smoke alarm in the following locations:

• Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form

when something burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchen,

garages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet from the sources

of combustion particles (stove, furnace, water heater, space heater, etc.)

if possible. Ventilate these areas as much as possible.

• In air streams near kitchens. Air currents can draw cooking smoke into

the sensing chamber of a smoke alarm near the kitchen.

• In very damp humid or steamy areas, or directly near bathrooms with

showers. Keep units at least 10 feet away from showers, saunas,

dishwashers, etc.

• Where the temperatures are regularly below 40o F or above, 100o F,

including unheated buildings, outdoor rooms, porches, or unfinished

attics or basements.

• In very dusty, dirty or greasy areas. Do not install a smoke alarm directly

over the stove or range. Clean a laundry room unit frequently to keep it

free of dust or lint.

• Near fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty areas. Drafts can blow

smoke away from the unit, preventing it from reaching the sensing

chamber.

• In insect infested areas. Insects can clog the openings to the sensing

chamber and cause unwanted alarms.

• Less than one foot away from fluorescent lights. Electrical "noise" can

interfere with the sensor.

• "Dead air" spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the smoke alarm.

To avoid dead air spaces, install smoke alarms as close to the center of

the ceiling as possible. If this is not possible, install the smoke alarm at

least 6 inches from the wall or corner.

• For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes) smoke alarms should be

placed between 4 and 5 inches from the wall I ceiling line.

• On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, keep smoke alarms at least 3

feet from the highest point (measure the distance horizontally).

Smoke Alarm Installation.

• Choose the areas for installation.

• Take the mounting bracket and mark two holes on the ceiling or wall.

• Drill holes in the two key positions as marked.

• Insert plastic screw anchors into the holes and put mounting bracket

against wall surface.

• Insert and tighten mounting screws until mounting bracket is fully fixed.

• This alarm is a tight-closed unit, which cannot be opened (accept for the

Battery compartment). Insert battery into the compartment on back of

housing 9-volt battery is the only serviceable part of the alarm.

• Put detector with back to the mounting position and turn clockwise.

Make sure the 2 screw heads slip over keyhole slots.

• Test your unit by pressing the test button until the alarm sounds.

NOTE: Your smoke alarm is equipped with a safety device that resists its

mounting unless a battery is in place. If your smoke alarm will not lock into

the mounting bracket, check to make sure the battery is installed correctly.

Do not attempt to override this safety device, or lock your alarm on the

bracket with the battery not installed correctly.

Operation, Testing and Maintenance

Operation: The smoke alarm is operating once the battery is correctly

connected. The LED will flash every minute to show the battery is supplying

power to the Alarm. When production of combustion are sensed, the unit

sounds a loud alarm which continues until the air is cleared

False Alarms "Mute" control: Models (S/SLL) with the mute feature have

the capability of temporarily reducing the sensitivity of the alarm circuit for

approximately 10 minutes. This feature is to be used only when a known

alarm condition such as smoke from cooking activates the smoke alarm. The

smoke alarm horn is muted by pushing and holding the test button on the

alarm cover for 5 seconds. The smoke alarm will automatically reduce

sensitivity and the LED will "flash” every 10-20 seconds for approximately 10

minutes to indicate the alarm is in temporary mute condition. The smoke

alarm is completely operational during the mute cycle and will alarm if the

smoke density increases. After the 10 minute mute cycle the alarm will

"beep" twice letting you know it has automatically returned to normal

sensitivity.

CAUTION: Before using the "mute" feature, identify the source of smoke

and be certain that safe conditions exist.

Testing: Test the alarm by pushing the test button on the smoke alarm

cover for at least three seconds, until the alarm sounds. The alarm sounds if

all electronic circuitry, horn and battery are working. If no alarm sounds, the

unit has a defective battery or other failure and should be replaced

immediately.

• Test each smoke alarm weekly to be sure it is installed correctly and

operating properly.

• Test smoke alarms upon returning from vacation. Also test when no one

has been in the household for several days.

• Stand at arm's length from the smoke alarm when testing. The alarm horn

is loud to alert you to an emergency. The alarm horn may be harmful to

your hearing.

• The test button accurately tests all functions. Never use an open flame

from a match or lighter to test this smoke alarm. You may ignite and set

fire to the smoke alarm and your home.

• MOBILE HOME, RV and BOAT INSTALLATIONS -- TEST

SMOKE ALARM OPERATION AFTER VEHICLE/BOAT HAS

BEEN IN STORAGE, BEFORE EACH TRIP, AND AT LEAST

ONCE PER WEEK DURING USE.

Maintenance: This smoke alarm has been designed to be as maintenance

free as possible, but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it

working properly -

• Test each smoke alarm at least once a week.

• Keep a supply of approved 9-volt replacement batteries on hand.

• Test each smoke alarms used in RVs/Boats after vehicle/boat has been in

storage, before each trip and at least once per week during use. Failure to

test smoke alarm used in RV’s/Boats as described may remove your

protection.

• Gently vacuum off any dust on the cover of the smoke alarm monthly with

your vacuum's soft brush attachment. Test unit once you have vacuumed

the cover.

• Never use water, cleaners or solvents since they may damage the smoke

alarm.

• Relocate the smoke alarm if it sounds frequently with unwanted alarms.

See section "Locations Where Smoke Alarms Should NOT Be Installed".

• When the battery becomes weak, the unit will "beep" about once a minute

(the low battery warning). This, low battery warning should last for 30

days, but you should replace the battery immediately to continue your

protection. You must replace the battery immediately once the unit starts

"beeping" ("the low battery warning").

• Replace your Smoke Alarms at least every 10 years. This includes

models with 10-year batteries (SA-668LL and SA-668SLL). Manufactured

date code is on the back of the Alarm.

BATTERY INFORMATION

Battery Removal Indicator --This Unit will not operate without a battery.

When the battery is removed from the alarm, the battery flag in the

compartment will pop up; therefore the alarm cannot be installed to

the mounting bracket without a battery.

Battery Replacement --This smoke alarm requires one standard

9Vbattery. The Battery Gold Peak #1604P is approved (Its reference:

Gold Peak #16048; Eveready #522, #1222, #216; Duracell #MN1604

and #MN1604B). You may also use the long-Life 10 Year Lithium

battery Ultralife #U9VL-J. WARNING

Use only the replacement batteries listed. The unit may not operate

properly, with other batteries. Never use rechargeable batteries since

they may not provide a constant charge.

Note: Most carbon zinc batteries have an average service life of 1

year; most alkaline batteries have an average service life of 1-2

years. All the batteries specified above are acceptable replacement

batteries for this unit. IMPORTANT!

Regardless of the manufacturer's suggested battery life, you MUST

replace it immediately once the unit starts "beeping" ("the low battery

warning").

Five Year Limited Warranty

MTI Industries, Inc. (MTI) warrants your MTI smoke alarm against all

defects in material and workmanship for (5) years from the date of

purchase. This warranty applies only to the original consumer

purchaser and only to equipment used in normal use and service If

this product is found to be defective, MTI's only obligation, and your

exclusive remedy, is the repair or replacement of the product at

MTI's discretion, provided that the product has not be damaged

through misuse, abuse, accident, modifications, alteration, neglect or

mishandling. This warranty shall not apply to any equipment that is

found to have been improperly installed, set-up, or used in any way

not in accordance with the detailed instructions supplied with the

product. This warranty shall not apply to any batteries used in the

product (See separate warranty for 10-Year battery) or to any

damage that may be caused by such batteries. For repair or

replacement, send the defective product to MTI Industries, Inc 31632

N. Ellis Drive, Unit 301, Volo, IL 60073, postage prepaid with a

payment of $8.00 to cover the costs of return postage and handling.

You must include a proof of purchase (receipt) along with the

returned product.

MTI 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 UNLESS SUCH LAW OTHERWISE

PROVIDES. MTI SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY AND SHALL

NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL LOSS OR

DAMAGE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES TO ANY

EQUIPMENT, WITH WHICH THIS PRODUCT IS APART.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may

not apply to you. No agent, representative, dealer, or employee of

the company has the authority to increase or alter the obligations or

terms of this Warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights

and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. This

Warranty is only valid for merchandise purchased from retail outlets

in the United States and Canada.

31632 N. Ellis Drive Unit 301

Volo, IL 60073

Customer Service 800-383-0269 www.safetalert.com

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SAFE-T-ALERT SA-668LL (10 Year Battery) Owner's manual

Brand: SAFE-T-ALERT

Model: SA-668LL (10 Year Battery)

Category: Smoke detectors

Type: Owner's manual

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