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HOW TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
This unit is designed to be mounted on an standard
wiring junction box up to a 4-inch size on either the
ceiling or wall. Read “Where to Install Alarms” and
Where Not to Install Alarms” before you begin installa-
tion. If a junction box is not already in place, install
one using standard #12 or #14 gauge solid copper
(wire) Appliance Wiring Material (AWM).
The Parts Of This Unit
INSTALLING A SINGLE (STAND-ALONE) ALARM
Tools you will need: Standard/Flathead screwdriver.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power to
the area where you will install this unit at the circuit
breaker or fuse box before beginning installation.
Failure to turn off the power before installation may
result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
To install this unit, follow these steps:
1. Remove the mounting bracket from the base, and
attach it to the junction box.
2. Using wire nuts, connect the power connector to
the household wiring.
• Connect the White wire on the power connector
to the neutral (White) wire in the junction box.
• Connect the Black wire on the power connector
to the hot wire (Black) in the junction box.
•
Tuck the White/Gray Stripe wire inside the
junction box. It is used for interconnect only.
3. Plug the power connector into the
back of the Smoke/CO Alarm.
4. Position the base of the Alarm
over the mounting bracket and
turn. The Alarm can be positioned
over the bracket every 60º. Turn
the Alarm clockwise (right) until
the unit is in place.
NOTE: For Wall Mounting,
position the battery drawer, marked “THIS SIDE
UP”, so it faces the ceiling.
5. If you are only installing one unit, restore power to
the junction box.
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