Gentek Smoke Alarm 710LS User Manual

710LS  
713LS  
PHOTOELECTRIC TYPE SMOKE ALARMS  
AC POWERED, 120V, 60Hz  
Installation Instructions - Owner's/User's Information Manual  
READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE  
Under normal conditions, the light generated by the  
INTRODUCTION  
pulsing infrared LED is not seen by the light sensor, as it  
The 713LS Smoke Alarm is a Photoelectric Type Alarm  
for use as an evacuation device in residential applications,  
while the 710LS is for use as an alert and relocate device.  
Each alarm has a solid state piezo signal to warn and alert  
the household to the presence of  
is positioned out of the direct path of the light beam.  
When smoke enters the sensing chamber, light from the  
pulsing LED light source is reflected by the smoke  
particles onto the photodiode light sensor. At the first  
sighting of smoke, the alarm is put into a pre-alarm mode.  
This is indicated by a rapidly flashing LED on the face of  
the alarm. Once the light sensor confirms smoke for 2  
consecutive pulses inside the chamber, the light sensor  
produces the signal necessary to trigger the alarm.  
This technique of verifying the smoke condition,  
threatening smoke.  
Your Photoelectric alarm is designed to detect the  
smoke that results from an actual fire. Consequently, it is  
uncommon for household smoke such as cigarette smoke  
or normal cooking smoke to cause an alarm.  
combined with a 5-to-1 signal-to-noise ratio, substantially  
reduces the possibility of nuisance alarms.  
HOW TO TELL IF YOUR SMOKE  
ALARM IS WORKING PROPERLY  
MODEL NO.  
710LS* ...... 120 VAC Wall Mounted, Provided  
With a 9 ft. Line Cord, Pulsating Horn  
DESCRIPTION  
·
Your alarm is provided with an alarm horn and pulsating  
Light Emitting (indicator) Diode, which pulses every  
15-30 seconds, and a green AC power on LED.  
713LS ...... Same as 710LS but with a Temporal Horn  
* This unit produces a non-temporal audible alarm and is therfore  
not intended for locations where the desired action of the  
occupant(s) is evacuation.  
·
When turning the test knob on the alarm to TEST 1, the  
red LED will rapidly flash, the horn will sound and the  
strobe light will flash. If AC power fails, the green LED  
will turn off.  
NOTE: Loss of electrical input will cause the alarm not to  
function. For maximum safety you should install both  
battery operated and AC powered smoke alarms.  
·
The test knob of your alarm simulates actual smoke  
conditions.  
FIRE PROTECTION PLAN  
This Smoke Alarm can quickly alert you to the  
presence of smoke-it cannot prevent fire. Please note that  
there are hazards against which smoke detection may not  
be effective, such as smoking in bed, explosions, when a  
closed door separates the alarm from the source of the  
smoke, etc. The ultimate responsibility for fire protection  
rests solely on you.  
1. To minimize fire hazards-avoid improper storage of  
flammable liquids and don't leave small children home  
alone.  
2. Bedroom doors should be closed while sleeping if a  
smoke alarm is installed in the bedroom. They act as  
a barrier against heat and smoke.  
HOW YOUR SMOKE  
ALARM WORKS  
The 710LS/713LS Smoke Alarm operates on the  
photoelectric light scatter principle. The unit's sensing  
chamber houses a light source and a light sensor.  
The darkened sensing chamber is exposed to the  
atmosphere and designed to permit optimum smoke entry  
from any direction while rejecting light from outside the  
alarm.  
The light source is an infrared (invisible) LED which  
pulses every 8 seconds. The light sensor is a photodiode  
matched to the light frequency of the LED light source.  
3. Establish an escape plan:  
(a) Post a detailed floor plan depicting the chosen  
escape routes.  
(b) Each bedroom should have at least two escape  
routes.  
(c) Make sure your children know what to do in case  
of fire and teach them to follow the escape plan  
you have posted.  
(d) Agree on an outside meeting place.  
(e) Conduct fire drills at least twice a year.  
(f) Be sure each member of the family is familiar  
with the smoke alarm so they can react properly.  
If the smoke alarm should sound:  
1. Never waste time dressing or gathering valuables.  
Follow the escape route and leave the house  
immediately.  
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alarm requirements for fire protection in buildings not  
defined as "households."  
Installing smoke alarms may make you eligible for  
lower insurance rates, but smoke alarms are not a  
substitute for insurance. Home owners and renters  
should continue to insure their lives and property.  
Are More Smoke Detectors Desirable? The required  
number of smoke alarms may 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: 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  
PLACEMENT OF SMOKE ALARMS  
THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN  
ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE  
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION'S STANDARD 72 (National  
Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy,  
MA 02269).  
occasionally experience conditions that can result in  
improper operation.  
For your information, the National Fire Protection  
Association's Standard 72, reads as follows:  
"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."  
Where to Locate the Required Smoke Detectors in  
Existing Construction: The major threat from fire in a  
family living unit is at night when everyone is asleep. The  
principal threat to persons in sleeping areas comes from  
fires in the remainder of the unit; therefore, a smoke  
alarm(s) is best located between the bedroom areas and  
the rest of the unit. In units with only one bedroom area  
on one floor, the smoke alarms should be located as  
shown in Figure 1.  
Figure 3: A SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE LOCATED ON  
EACH STORY.  
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION  
We recommend replacing your alarm(s) every ten  
(10) years; why:  
· Dust, dirt, and other environmental contaminants can  
Figure 1: A SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE LOCATED  
BETWEEN THE SLEEPING AREA AND THE REST OF  
THE FAMILY LIVING UNIT.  
affect your alarm over a prolonged period.  
· Fast changing industry consensus standards and codes  
on all alarms make it advisable to periodically upgrade  
your alarm to maximize life safety.  
In family living units with more than one bedroom area or  
with bedrooms on more than one floor, more than one  
smoke alarm will be needed, as shown in Figure 2.  
· Assurance that your smoke alarm needs are kept  
abreast with the constantly improving electronic  
technology.  
· Smoke alarms are recognized as one of the lowest cost  
ways to protect dwelling inhabitants against the danger  
of fire(s). It makes good common sense to periodically  
replace and update your smoke alarm that contributes  
so much to life safety.  
MOUNTING LOCATION  
· Wall location-locate the top of the alarm at least 4  
Figures 2: IN FAMILY LIVING UNITS WITH MORE THAN  
ONE SLEEPING AREA, A SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE  
PROVIDED TO PROTECT EACH SLEEPING AREA IN  
ADDITION TO ALARMS REQUIRED IN BEDROOMS.  
inches and not more than 12 inches from the ceiling.  
Observe alarm for proper top/bottom orientation (test  
knob is near bottom of unit).  
In addition to smoke alarms outside of the sleeping areas,  
NFPA 72 requires the installation of a smoke alarm on  
each additional story of the family living unit, including the  
basement. These installations are shown in Figure 3.  
The living area smoke alarms should be installed in the  
living room or near the stairway to the upper level, or in  
both locations. The basement smoke alarm should be  
installed in close proximity to the stairway leading to the  
floor above. When installed on an open joisted ceiling, the  
alarm should be placed on the bottom of the joists. The  
alarm should be positioned relative to the stairway so as  
to intercept smoke coming from a fire in the basement  
before the smoke enters the stairway.  
Where to Locate the Required Smoke Alarms in New  
Construction. All of the smoke alarms specified for  
existing construction are required, and, in addition, a  
smoke alarm is required in each bedroom.  
Figure 4: RECOMMENDED SMOKE ALARM MOUNTING  
LOCATIONS  
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Near fluorescent light fixtures. Electrical "noise"  
from nearby fluorescent light fixtures may cause a  
nuisance alarm. Install alarms and fluorescent  
lights on separate electrical circuits.  
WHERE SMOKE ALARMS SHOULD  
BE PUT IN MOBILE HOMES  
In mobile homes built after about 1978 that were  
designed and insulated to be energy-efficient, smoke  
alarms should be installed as described in the section  
above.  
WARNING: Never disconnect an AC alarm to silence a  
nuisance alarm. Open a window or fan the air around the  
alarm to remove the smoke. The alarm will automatically  
turn off when the smoke in the air is completely gone. Do  
not stand close to the alarm. The sound produced by the  
alarm is loud because it is designed to awaken you in an  
emergency. Prolonged exposure to the horn at a close  
distance may be harmful to your hearing.  
MOUNTING: PLATE & ALARM  
LINE CORD MODEL  
710LS/713LS  
In older mobile homes that have little or no insulation  
compared to today's standards, uninsulated metal outside  
walls and roofs can transfer heat and cold from outdoors,  
making the air right next to them hotter or colder than the  
rest of the inside air. These layers of hotter or colder air  
can prevent smoke from reaching a smoke alarm.  
Therefore, put smoke alarms in such units only on inside  
walls, between 4 and 12 inches (10 and 30 cm) from the  
ceiling. If you are not sure about the insulation level in  
your mobile home, or if you notice that the walls or ceiling  
are unusually hot or cold, put the alarm on an inside wall.  
Minimum protection requires one alarm as close to the  
sleeping area as possible. For better protection, put one  
alarm in each room, but first read the "Locations to Avoid."  
The 710LS/713LS is supplied  
with a 9 foot line cord for  
installation to a normal outlet  
box.  
For this type of installation:  
1. Connect line cord to unit as  
demonstrated in Figure 6.  
2. Determine proper location  
for alarm above a receptacle  
that is NOT CONTROLLED  
BY AN "ON-OFF" SWITCH.  
3. If screw anchors are used,  
drill a 3/16" hole and mount  
bracket to wall.  
LOCATIONS TO AVOID  
Nuisance alarms are caused by placing alarms where  
they will not operate properly. To avoid nuisance  
alarms, do not place alarms:  
·
In or near areas where combustion particles are  
normally present such as kitchens; in garages  
where there are particles of combustion in vehicle  
exhausts; near furnaces, hot water heaters, or gas  
space heaters. Install alarms at least 20 feet (6  
meters) away from kitchens and other areas where  
combustion particles are normally present.  
4. Mount the alarm to the  
bracket as illustrated in  
Figure 7.  
·
In air streams passing by kitchens. Figure 5 shows  
5. Use the enclosed cord  
retainer clamp as illustrated  
in Figure 6 to insure the unit  
how an alarm can be exposed to combustion particles  
in normal air movement paths, and how to correct this  
situation.  
Figure 6  
is not accidentally  
disconnected.  
Place the alarm up to the mounting plate, rotating it to  
about 10:00 o'clock then rotate it clockwise to 12:00. It  
should "snap-lock" firmly into place. Keep the alarm  
parallel to the mounting plate so upper and lower tabs on  
the plate seat into the alarm.  
Figure 5  
·
In damp or very humid areas, or next to bathrooms  
with showers. The moisture in humid air can enter the  
sensing chamber as water vapor, then cool and  
condense into droplets that cause a nuisance alarm.  
Install alarms at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from  
bathrooms.  
Figure 7  
·
In very cold or very hot environments, or in  
unheated buildings or outdoor rooms, where the  
temperature can go below or above the operating  
range of the alarm. Temperature limits for proper  
operation are 40° to 100°F (4.4° to 37.8°C).  
IMPORTANT WARNING:  
Failure to observe any of the conditions set forth may  
cause system malfunction and damage to the alarm.  
·
·
In very dusty or dirty areas. Dust and dirt can build  
CHECKOUT &  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
1. Turn test knob to the NORMAL position and supply  
house power to the alarm. The red indicator should  
flash every 30 seconds, showing that the alarm is  
operating properly.  
up on the alarm's sensing chamber and can make it  
overly sensitive, or block openings to the sensing  
chamber and keep the alarm from sensing smoke.  
Near fresh air inlets or returns or excessively  
drafty areas. Air conditioners, heaters, fans, and  
fresh air intakes and returns can drive smoke away  
from smoke alarms, making the alarms less effective.  
In dead air spaces at the top of a peaked roof or in  
the corners between ceilings and walls. Dead air  
may prevent smoke from reaching an alarm.  
2. If red light is not flashing or the green LED is not on:  
·
·
a. Check the house current.  
b. Check to see if the plug is in the outlet.  
c. If the power and wiring check out, but the red light  
does not flash, return the alarm to the  
In insect-infested areas. If insects enter an alarm's  
sensing chamber, they may cause a nuisance alarm.  
Get rid of the bugs before installing alarms where  
bugs are a problem.  
manufacturer. See TO RETURN AN ALARM.  
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NOTE: If the alarms are exceptionally dirty, you may wish  
to first wipe off any excess dirt before washing alarm so as  
not to dirty the wash water too quickly.  
3.  
Testing with the Test Knob:  
a. Rotate the test knob counter-clockwise to the  
TEST 1 position and wait up to 20 seconds for  
the alarm to sound. If the alarm does not sound  
after 20 seconds, return the alarm for service.  
b. After successfully testing alarm, return test knob  
to NORMAL (non-test) position and wait 20  
seconds for the alarm to stop sounding.  
c. To test alarm for high sensitivity, turn test knob  
clockwise to test position 2. Alarm should  
remain silent. Return knob back to the normal  
position.  
DO NOT open alarm for cleaning.  
WARNING:  
ONLY IVORY DISHWASHING LIQUID IS  
TO BE USED. OTHER BRANDS ARE  
NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY CAUSE  
YOUR ALARM TO MALFUNCTION.  
5. Allow alarm to soak for approximately 10 minutes (longer if  
extremely dirty). Then agitate for 5 or 10 seconds to flush  
out any remaining dirt left inside alarm's housing.  
6. Remove alarm from wash water and transfer directly to one  
of the first rinse buckets containing clear water. Again, allow  
alarm to become completely submerged, agitate once more  
for 5 or 10 seconds to remove soap residue.  
7. Finally, transfer alarm to your second and final rinse bucket,  
repeating method found in Step 6, then remove alarm to a  
clean dry area for a period of 48 hours to allow it to  
thoroughly dry.  
WARNING: SMOKE ALARMS ARE TO BE AIR DRIED ONLY.  
DO NOT PLACE ALARM IN OVEN, MICROWAVE OR USE A  
HOT AIR BLOWER TO ACCELERATE DRYING TIME. THIS  
COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR SMOKE ALARM.  
If your alarm sounds during this test it means the  
alarm's sensitivity has become too high and may  
cause false alarms.  
IMPORTANT: IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CHANGE WASH AND  
RINSE WATER AFTER FIVE (5) ALARMS. IF YOUR ALARMS  
ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY, WATER SHOULD BE CHANGED  
MORE FREQUENTLY.  
This could mean your alarm is dirty and should be  
cleaned as described in the maintenance  
procedure below.  
In the event you experience difficulty in the cleaning of your  
smoke alarm or if you have any questions, please contact Gentex  
Corporation or your local Gentex distributor.  
If the alarm continues to alarm for TEST 2 position  
following cleaning return it to Gentex for service.  
To check for proper smoke entry into your alarm's  
sensing chamber. Gentex recommends using the  
Home Safeguard Smoke Detector spray.  
This test should be performed once a year and  
should be sprayed from a distance no closer than  
12 inches from smoke alarm.  
WARNING:  
If the smoke alarm does not work properly, do not try and fix it  
yourself. This will void your warranty. See "To Return an Alarm"  
for instructions to return smoke alarms that do not operate  
properly. DO NOT TRY TO FIX IT YOURSELF.  
IMPORTANT: Gentex recommends alarm be tested a  
minimum of once a week.  
IMPORTANT: The test knob is not an electrical switch, nor is it  
connected in any way to the alarm. Therefore, when you test  
with the test knob, you are actually simulating a smoke condition  
in the alarm, as well as testing the sensitivity of the photodiode  
and the circuit between the photodiode and the alarm.  
MAINTENANCE  
After your alarm has been in operation for a period of time or  
if it was installed prior to the completion of all building  
construction, your alarm may have become more sensitive due to  
dirt build-up in the alarm's optic sensing chamber which could  
cause nuisance alarms or could cause activation from small  
amounts of smoke build-up.  
WARNING: Never use an open flame of any kind to test your  
alarm. You may ignite and damage the alarm as well as your  
home. The test feature of your alarm accurately simulates smoke  
conditions and tests the alarm's functions as required by  
Underwriters Laboratories.  
WARNING: Do not cover, tape, or otherwise block the  
openings of your smoke alarm. These openings are designed to  
allow air to pass through your smoke alarm, thus sampling the air  
around the alarm.  
FAILURE TO REGULARLY CLEAN THIS SMOKE ALARM WILL  
RESULT IN FALSE ALARMS. A BUILD UP OF DUST CREATES  
AN OBSCURATION THAT SIMULATES SMOKE. THIS MEANS  
THE UNIT WILL GO INTO ALARM WITHOUT A FIRE  
CONDITION.  
· If this should occur, following this simple washing  
procedure will restore your smoke alarm back to its  
original condition.  
· For further information, regarding frequency of cleaning  
TO RETURN AN ALARM  
and testing, refer to NFPA 72, NFPA, Batterymarch Park,  
Quincy, MA 02269.  
Should you experience problems with your smoke alarm, proceed  
as follows:  
IMPORTANT: Failure to follow full cleaning instructions  
could result in damage to this smoke alarm.  
DO NOT remove all alarms at the same time for cleaning.  
1. Unplug the electrical power cord to the alarm.  
2. Twist the alarm counter-clockwise to remove it from its  
mounting plate.  
3. Select three (3) standard size wash buckets and fill them  
each with one gallon of normal tap water (distilled or  
de-ionized treated water is recommended as a final rinse if  
water is extremely hard in your area).  
4. Add 1/8 cup of Ivory dishwashing liquid to the first bucket of  
water and allow it to mix thoroughly, then place one dirty  
alarm into the soap water mixture until it becomes  
completely covered or submerged.  
1. Unplug the electrical power cord to the alarm.  
2. Twist the alarm counter-clockwise to remove it from its  
mounting plate.  
3. Carefully pack (the manufacturer cannot be responsible for  
consequential damage) and return to the manufacturer.  
Include complete details as to exact nature of difficulties  
being experienced and date of installation.  
4. Return to: Gentex Corporation, 10985 Chicago Drive,  
Zeeland, Michigan 49464. Prior to returning, call Gentex at  
1-800-436-8391 to obtain a RMA Number from our return  
department.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
For a period of 12 months from the date of purchase, or a maximum of 18 months from  
the date of manufacture, Gentex warrants to you, the original consumer purchaser, that  
your Smoke Alarm will be free from defects in workmanship, materials, and construction  
under normal use and service. If a defect in workmanship, materials, or construction  
GENTEX WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE  
SALE, USE, OR REPAIR OF THIS SMOKE ALARM. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME  
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR  
should cause your Smoke Alarm to become inoperable within the warranty period, Gentex CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
will repair your Smoke Alarm or furnish you with a new or rebuilt replacement Smoke Alarm  
without charge to you except for postage required to return the Smoke Alarm to us. Your  
repaired or replacement Smoke Alarm will be returned to you free of charge and it will be  
covered under this warranty for the balance of the warranty period.  
If a defect in workmanship, materials, or construction should cause your Smoke Alarm  
to become inoperable within the warranty period, you must return the Smoke Alarm to  
Gentex postage prepaid. You must also pack the Smoke Alarm to minimize the risk of it  
being damaged in transit. You must also enclose a return address. Smoke Alarms returned  
for warranty service should be sent to: Gentex Corporation, 10985 Chicago Drive, Zeeland,  
MI 49464.  
This warranty is void if our inspection of your Smoke Alarm shows that the  
damage or failure was caused by abuse, misuse, abnormal usage, faulty installation,  
improper maintenance, or repairs other than those performed by us.  
ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED UNDER ANY STATE LAW, INCLUDING IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,  
APPLY ONLY FOR THE WARRANTY PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE. PLEASE NOTE  
THAT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED  
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
If we receive a Smoke Alarm in a damaged condition as the result of shipping, we will  
notify you and you must file a claim with the Shipper.  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY  
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.  
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GENTEX CORPORATION  
10985 CHICAGO DRIVE, ZEELAND, MI 49464  
550-0060-11  
PHONE: 1-800-436-8391  
 

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