T OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Fire Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
How T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Optional Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Understanding the Indicator Lights
and Alarm Horn Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
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Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
If This Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
What T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Using the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
“Latching Alarm” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
If You Suspect a Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Locations T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
About Smoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Special Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Limitations of Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Limited Warranty
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing BRK Brands, Inc. for your Smoke Alarm needs.
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you with early warning of a fire.
Key features include:
Smart T designed to help reduce unwanted or nuisance alarms.
Single Button T eliminates confusion. Depending on what
mode the alarm is in, pushing the button provides dif
as testing the alarm, silencing the alarm, re-testing the alarm when in
silence and clearing the Latching feature.
Latching Alarm Indicator easily identifies initiating alarm even after the
alarm condition has subsided.
Perfect Mount System includes a gasketless base for easy installation and
a new
range to allow for perfect alignment.
Dust Cover is included to keep the alarm clean during construction.
Easy Installation/Maintenance features include a lar
mounti
battery fresh until the home is occupied. A Side Load Battery Drawer allows
for easy battery replacement without removing the alarm from the ceiling or
wall (Model 9120B only).
Improved UV Resistance keeps the alarm from discoloring over time.
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
materials properly
children; 3) Store flammable materials in pr
4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don’t overload electrical
circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and
debris-free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended;
7) Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable
materials; 8) Don’t let rubbish accumulate.
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if they
are not working properly
a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor
tional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of
escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.
BEFORE YOU INST
IMPORTRead “Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms” and
“Locations to Avoid for Smoke Alarms” before beginning. This unit monitors
the air, and when smoke reaches its sensing chamber
you more time to escape before fire spreads. This unit can ONL
early warning of developing fires if it is installed, maintained and located
where smoke can reach it, and wher
in this manual. This unit will not sense gas, heat, or flame. It cannot prevent
or extinguish fires.
Understand The Different T
Battery powered or electrical? Differ
different types of pr
Know Where T
Fire Safety Professionals recommend at least one Smoke Alarm on every
level of your home, in every bedroom, and in every bedroom hallway or
separate sleeping area. See “Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms”
and “Locations T
Know What Smoke Alarms Can and Can’t Do
A Smoke Alarm can help alert you to fire, giving you precious time to
escape. It can only sound an alarm once smoke reaches the sensor
“Limitations of Smoke Alarms” for details.
Check Y
This Smoke Alarm is designed to be used in a typical single-family home.
It alone will not meet requirements for boar
hotels or motels. See “Special Compliance Considerations” for details.
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USER’S MANUAL
Smoke Alarms
A
Alarm with Silence and
Latching Features
Model 9120
Input: 120V AC ~, 60 Hz, 0.04A
A
Alarm with Battery Back-up,
Silence and Latching Features
Model 9120B
Input: 120V AC ~, 60 Hz, 0.04A
IMPORT
This user’s manual contains important information about your Smoke Alarm’
operat
leave this manual — or a copy of it — with the end user.
Models 9120
9120B
Printed in Mexico
M08-0134-003 K1 04/07
All First Alert® and BRK® Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory
requir
combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced
in all fires.
Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric
technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced
in greater amounts by flaming fir
materials rapidly and spread quickly
paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.
Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization
technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in
greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours
before bursting into flame. Sour
burning in couches or bedding.
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each level
and in every bedroom of your home.
