User’s ManUal
Printed in Mexico
M08-0511-001 J1 09/14
IntrodUctIon
Thank you for choosing First Alert® for your Smoke Alarm needs. Y
have purchased a state-of-the-art Smoke Alarm designed to pr
you with early warning of a fire. Please take the time to read this manual
and make the Smoke Alarm an integral part of your family’
Key Features of the 0827 Smoke Alarm:
Tamper Resistant Lithium Battery Pack: Provides continuous power
for up to 10 years. Battery Pack cannot be removed and is not r-
able.
Single Test/Silence Button: Allows you to test the Alarm or silence
nuisance alarms. T-
ing correctly and r
be silenced for up to 10 minutes in the event of a nuisance alarm.
End of Life warning: The Alarm will sound a “chirp” once per min-
ute when the Alarm reaches the end of its service life and needs to be
replaced.
Blinking Power Indicator: Confirms that the Smoke Alarm is receiving power
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Consumer Affairs: (800) 323-9005 • www
FIre saFetY tIps
Follow safety rules and prevent hazar
materials properly
away from childr
4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don’t overload elec-
trical circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fir
grease- and debris-fr
unattended; 7) Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles,
away from flammable materials; 8) Don’
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly
they are not working pr
you to a fire. Keep at least one working fir
an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other r
means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs ar
BeFore YoU Inst
IMPORTRead “Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms”
and “Locations to Avoid for Smoke Alarms” befor
unit monitors the air
it alarms. It can give you more time to escape befor
This unit can ONL
installed, maintained and located where smoke can r
all residents can hear it, as described in this manual. This unit will not
sense gas, heat, or flame. It cannot prevent or extinguish fir
Understand The Differ
Battery powered or electrical? Dif
differ
Know Where T
Fire Safety
level of your home, in every bedroom, and in every bedr
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 pr
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 requir
buildings, hotels or motels. See “Special Compliance Considerations” for
details.
Weekl
might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your
for
Using the test button is the recommended way to test this
Smoke Alarm. Press and hold the test button on the cover of the unit
until the alarm sounds (the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds
after you release the button).
hoW to Inst
the p
FolloW these sIMple steps!
IF thIs sMoke alarM soUnds
respondIng to an alarM
you of a potentially dangerous situation that r
Wha
• Don’t panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.
• Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don’t stop to
get dressed or collect anything.
• Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them.
If a door is cool, open it slowly
and windows closed, unless you must escape through them.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).
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• Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home,
and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely
• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible fr
Give your address, then your name.
• Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer
Inst
1. Place the bracket on the wall or ceiling
where you want to mount the alarm.
2. Hold the mounting bracket against the
ceiling (or wall) and trace around the
inside of the two keyhole slots.
3. Make a mark inside each outline for
the drill holes.
4. Put the unit where it won’
with dust when you drill the mounting holes.
5. Using a 3/16-inch (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole
through each
pencil mark.
6. Insert the plastic screw anchors (in the plastic bag
with screws) into the holes. T
gently with a hammer
necessary
wall.
7. Line the mounting bracket up over the plastic screw
anchors.
8. Screw the mounting bracket to the ceiling or wall
through the mounting slots using the two scr
provided.
9. Tighten both screws all the way
UsIng the sIlence Fea
The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up
to 10 minutes. T
The Alarm remains functional. The LED will flash every 10 seconds
(for up to 10 minutes) to remind you the alarm has been silenced.
The flashing LED will stop when the unit returns to normal operation.
unit is dense enough to suggest a potentially dangerous
All First Alert®
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 pr
in greater amounts by smoldering fir
hours before bursting into flame. Sour
cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.
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regUlar MaIntenance
This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible, but
there ar
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• Clean the Smoke Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the
outside of the Smoke Alarm using your household vacuum’
brush attachment. A can of clean compressed air (sold at computer
or office supply stor
instructions for use. T
cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.
• If the Smoke Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust
and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms,
replace the unit immediately
• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See
“Locations to Avoid For Smoke Alarms” for details.
When the battery pack becomes weak, the Smoke Alarm unit will
“chirp” about once a minute (the End of Life warning). This End of
Life warning should last for 7 days, but you should replace the Smoke
Alarm
immediately to continue your protection.
1. T
2. Power/alarm indicator LED
1. Mounting bracket
2. Mounting slots
3. Activation T
4. Deactivation T
5. T
6 T
actIv
attaching the Smoke Alarm to the
1. T
activation tab as shown in diagram. If
you have trouble activating the unit, call consumer af
1-800-323-9005.
2. T
cover of the unit until the alarm sounds (the unit may continue
to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button).
If the unit does not alarm
during testing, call Consumer Affairs for assistance.
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1. Push the unit toward the bracket, and turn it clockwise until you feel it snap into place.
2. TDuring
to perManentl
1. Once you deactivate this unit, it will not detect smoke or alarm.
It cannot be reactivated. Y
your protection. Alarm will r
deactivation.
2. Use a flathead screwdriver to scor
label along dotted line.
3. Use thumb to pull deactivation tab
outward until tab snaps into place.
This will discharge the battery pack and
deactivate the unit.
4. Install a new Smoke Alarm immediately!
tools YoU WIll need:
• Pencil
•
drill bit
•
screwdriver
• Hammer
lIMIted WarrantY
BRK Brands, Inc., (“BRK”) the maker of First Alert® brand products
warrants that for a period of ten years from the date of pur
product will be fr
its option, will repair or r
product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement
will be made with a new or remanufactur
the product is no longer available, r
similar product of equal or gr
This warranty is valid for the original retail pur
initial retail pur
receipt. Pr
BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stor
not have the right to alter
conditions of this warranty
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting
from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the pr
on improper voltage or curr-
tions, disassembly
authorized service center
God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes or tornadoes.
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
caused by the breach of any expr
the extent prohibited by applicable law
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration
to the duration of the above warranty
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights that vary from state to state or pr
If service is requir
er
Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time,
Monday through Friday
model number and date of purchase available when calling.
BRK Brands, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906
This Smoke Alarm is designed to operate for 10 years, and is backed
by a 10-year limited warranty
is non-remo
service
protection.
IF YoU sUspect a proBleM
Smoke Alarms may not operate properly because of a dead or weak
battery pack, a build-up of dirt, dust or grease on the Smoke Alarm
cover
described in “Regular Maintenance,” and test the Smoke Alarm again.
If it fails to test properly when you use the test button, or if the pr
persists, replace the Smoke Alarm immediately
If the Smoke Alarm is still not operating properly
warranty
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recoMMended loca
sMoke alarMs
The National Fire Pr
Smoke Alarm on every floor
room. In new construction, the Smoke Alarms must be AC power
and interconnected. See “Agency Placement Recommendations” for
details. For additional coverage, it is recommended that you install a
Smoke Alarm in all rooms, halls, storage ar
basements, where temperatur
and 100˚ F (37.8˚ C). Make sure no door or other obstruction could keep
smoke from r
• On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
• Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly
or completely closed.
• In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple
sleeping areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is over 40 feet (12
meters) long, install an alarm at each end.
• At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway
basement stairway
Specific requir
state and from r
for current rIt is recommended AC or AC/DC
agencY placeMent recoMMenda
NFP
“For your information, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code ,
NFP
Where r
for a specific type of occupancy
smoke alarms shall be installed as follows:
(1)*In all sleeping rooms and guest r
(2)*
(6.4 m) of any door to a sleeping room, with the distance measur
along a path of travel
(3) On every level of a dwelling unit, including basements
(4)
facility), including basements and excluding crawl spaces and
unfinished attics
(5)*In the living area(s) of a guest suite
(6)
(small facility)
(Reprinted with permission from NFP® , National Fire Alarm and
Signaling Code Copyright © 2010 National Fire Pr
Quincy
official position of the National Fir
refer
entirety), (National Fir® and NFP® are
register
Quincy
Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire
detection equipment in all rooms and ar
A Smoke Alarm installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity
but outside bedrooms), and Heat or Smoke Alarms in the living r
dining rooms, bedr
rooms, closets, utility and storage r
garages.
loca
• Where combustion particles are pr
form when something burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilat-
ed kitchens, garages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet
(6 meters) from the sour
water heater
(6 m) distance is not possible – in modular
homes, for example – it is recommended the Smoke Alarm be
placed as far from these fuel-burning sources as possible. The
placement recommendations ar
a reasonable distance fr
“unwanted” alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke Alarm
is placed directly next to a fuel-burning source. V
areas as much as possible.
• In air streams near kitchens. Air curr
into the sensing chamber of a Smoke Alarm near the kitchen.
• In very damp, humid or steamy areas, or dir
with showers. Keep units at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
showers, saunas, dishwashers, etc.
• Where the temperatur
100˚ F (37.8˚ C), including unheated buildings, outdoor rooms,
porches, or unfinished attics or basements.
• In very dusty
directly over the stove or range. Clean a laundry r
to keep it free of dust or lint.
• Near fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty ar
blow smoke away from the unit, pr
sensing chamber
• In insect infested areas. Insects can clog openings to the sensing
chamber and cause unwanted alarms.
• Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluor
Electrical “noise” can interfere with the sensor
• In “dead air” spaces. “Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke fr
reaching the Smoke Alarm.
“Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke fr
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install Smoke Alarms as close to the center of the ceiling
as possible. If this is not possible, install the Smoke Alarm at least
4 inches (102 mm) from the wall or corner
For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of Smoke
Alarms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305
mm) from the wall/ceiling line, below typical “dead air” spaces.
install the first Smoke
Alarm within 3 feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured
horizontally
on the length, angle, etc. of the ceiling’
details on requir
specIal coMplIance consIdera
This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in apartments, condominiums,
townhouses, hospitals, day care facilities, health car
houses, group homes and dormitories pr
system already exists to meet fir
areas like lobbies, hallways, or por
common areas may not pr
meet local fire pr
This Smoke Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire
detection systems in places housing many people—like apartment
buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, health
care facilities, nursing homes, day car
any kind. It is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection
systems in warehouses, industrial facilities, commer
special-purpose non-residential buildings which r
detection and alarm systems. Depending on the building codes in your
area, this Smoke Alarm may be used to pr
these facilities.
In new construction, most building codes requir
DC powered Smoke Alarms only
or DC powered Smoke Alarms can be used as specified by local build-
ing codes. Refer to NFP
and NFP
Fire Department for detailed fir
defined as “households”.
lIMIt
Smoke Alarms have played a key role in r
home fires worldwide. However
can only work if they are pr
if smoke reaches them. They ar
Practice the escape
plan at least twice a year
kids to grandparents. Allow childr
practice before holding a fir
If children or others do not r
alarm, or if there ar
make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in fir
the event of an emergency
while family members are sleeping in or
to the sound of the smoke alarm while sleeping and to determine
whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency
DC operated units can-
not work if the battery pack is missing, deactivated, or dead, or if the
battery pack was not activated correctly
power is cut off for any r
a power
wires, etc.). If you ar
power
Smoke Alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach
Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls, on roofs, or on
the other side of closed doors may not reach the sensing chamber
and set off the alarm. That is why one unit should be installed inside
each bedroom or sleeping ar
doors are closed at night—and in the hallway between them.
Smoke Alarms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the
For example, a stand-alone unit on the second floor may not
detect smoke from a basement fir
give you enough time to escape safely
minimum protection is at least one unit in every sleeping ar
every bedroom on every level of your dwelling. Even with a unit on
every floor
interconnected units, especially if the fir
safety experts recommend installing inter
with battery back-up (see “About Smoke Alarms”) or professional
fire detection systems, so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm.
Interconnected units may pr
units since all units alarm when one detects smoke.
Though the alarm hor
meets or exceeds current standar
is located outside a closed or partially closed door
consumed alcohol or drugs, 3) the alarm is drowned out by noise fr
stereo, TV
hearing impaired or sound sleepers. Special purpose units, like those
with visual and audible alarms, should be installed for hearing impaired
residents.
Like any electronic device, Smoke
Alarms are made of components that can wear out or fail at any time.
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Smoke Alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fir
substitute for property or life insurance.
The unit should be replaced
immediately if it is not operating properly
Smoke Alarm after 10 years from date of pur
date on the space provided on back of unit.
First Alert® is a register
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aBoUt sMoke alarMs
Battery or DC operated Smoke Alarms: Provide pr
when electricity fails, provided the batteries or battery packs ar
and correctly installed or activated. Units ar
requir
AC powered Smoke Alarms: Can be interconnected so if one unit
senses smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.
will operate if electricity fails, provided
the batteries are fr
must be installed by a qualified electrician.
power systems: AC powered Smoke Alarms should only be operated
with true or pure sine wave inverters. Operating this Smoke Alarm with
most battery-powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) pr
square wave or “quasi sine wave” inverters will damage the Alarm .
If you are not sur
the manufacturer to verify
Continued...
ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS, Continued
Smoke Alarms for the hearing impaired: Special purpose Smoke
Alarms should be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a
visual alarm and an audible alarm horn, and meet the requirements of
the Americans With Disabilities Act. Can be interconnected so if one
unit senses smoke, all units alarm.
unless the
combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
All these Smoke Alarms are designed to pr
located, installed and cared for as described in the user’
smoke reaches them. If you ar
to Chapter 2 of the National Fire Pr
72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) and NFP
Code). National Fir
Quincy
units in new construction or in differ
BEDROOM
BEDROOM HALL
LIVING ROOM KITCHEN
FINISHED BASEMENT
REQUIRED TO MEET
NFP A RECOMMENDA TIONS
RECOMMENDED FOR
ADDITIONAL PROTECTION
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
KITCHEN
LIVING ROOM
DINING ROOM
MUL TI-STOR Y RESIDENCE
SINGLE-STOR Y RESIDENCE, A PA R TMENT ,
MOBILE HOME
KEY :
EXISTING HOMES
SMOKE ALARMS WITH SILENCE
FEA TURES RECOMMENDED FOR
ADDITIONAL PROTECTION
BEDROOM
BEDROOM HALL
LIVING ROOM KITCHEN
FINISHED BASEMENT
BEDROOM
BEDROOM LIVING ROOM
DINING ROOM
MUL
SINGLE-STORY RESIDENCE, APA RTMENT
MOBILE HOME
EXISTING HOMES
KITCHEN
REQUIRED TO
MEET NFP
RECOMMENDA
RECOMMENDED
FOR ADDITIONAL
PROTECTION
KEY SMOKE ALARMS WITH SILENCE
FEA
ADDITIONAL PROTECTION
INTERCONNECTED AC OR
AC/DC SMOKE ALARMS
BEDROOM
BEDROOM HALL
LIVING ROOM KITCHEN
FINISHED BASEMENT
REQUIRED TO MEET
NFP A RECOMMENDA TIONS
RECOMMENDED FOR
ADDITIONAL PROTECTION
BEDROOM
BEDROOM LIVING ROOM
DINING ROOM
MUL TI-STOR Y RESIDENCE
SINGLE-STOR Y RESIDENCE, A PA R TMENT ,
MOBILE HOME
KEY :
NEW CONSTRUCTION
SMOKE ALARMS WITH SILENCE
FEA TURES RECOMMENDED FOR
ADDITIONAL PROTECTION
KITCHEN
INTERCONNECTED
AC OR AC/DC
SMOKE ALARMS
BEDROOM
BEDROOM HALL
LIVING ROOM KITCHEN
FINISHED BASEMENT
REQUIRED TO
MEET NFP
RECOMMENDA
RECOMMENDED
FOR ADDITIONAL
PROTECTION
BEDROOM
BEDROOM LIVING ROOM
DINING ROOM
MUL
SINGLE-STORY RESIDENCE, APA RTMENT
MOBILE HOME
KEY
NEW CONSTRUCTION
SMOKE ALARMS
WITH SILENCE
FEA
RECOMMENDED
FOR ADDITIONAL
PROTECTION
KITCHEN
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Date Purchased: _______________________________
Date Installed: ___________/____________Month/Y
Replacement Date: ___________/____________Month/Y
This user’
important information about
your Smoke Alarm’
If you are installing this Smoke
Alarm for use by others, you
must leave this manual—or a
copy of it—with the end user
Model 0827
CONFORMS TO
UL STD 217
to Unlock the MoUntIng Bracket
1. Insert a flathead screwdriver between the
mounting bracket pin and the mounting
bracket.
2. Pry the Smoke Alarm away from the bracket by turning both the
screwdriver and the Smoke Alarm counter
same time.
to lock the MoUntIng Bracket
1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach one locking
pin from mounting bracket.
2. Insert locking pin into notch on base of alarm.
3. Attach Smoke Alarm to mounting bracket.
optIonal lockIng Fea
Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers or utility knife • Standard Flathead scr
This locking feature uses locking pins, which ar
remove one pin fr
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sMoke alarM WIth ten-Year
non-replaceaBle lIthIUM Ba
and end oF lIFe notIFIca
