SD360EN-EI00 01/2016
WARNING: LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE DETECTORS/TRANSMITTERS
Although smoke detectors play a key role in reducing damage resulting from
home fires, they can only work if they are properly installed, located and
maintained.
Smoke alarm may not be heard if residents are hearing impaired. Special
designed units such as those with visual and audible alarms should be
installed for hearing impaired residents.
Smoke alarm may not waken all individuals if they are sound sleepers. If
children or other family members do not waken readily to the sound of the
smoke alarm, or if there are infants or members with mobility limitations,
make sure someone is assigned to assist them in fire drill and in the event of
emergency.
Smoke detectors will not work without power. AC or DC powered smoke
detectors will not work if, for any reason, the power supply is cut off. An alarm
signal sent by the wireless transmitter in this detector may be blocked or
reflected by metal before reaching the detector’s receiver. Even if the signal
path has been recently checked, blockage may occur if a metal object is
moved into the path.
Smoke detectors will not sense fires when smoke does not reach the
detectors. Smoldering fires typically do not generate a large amount of heat,
which is needed to drive smoke up to the ceiling where the smoke detector is
usually located. For this reason, there may be large delays in detecting a
smoldering fire with either an ionization-type detector or a photoelectric-
type detector. Either one of them may only generate an alarm after flaming
has initiated, which will generate the heat needed to drive the smoke to the
ceiling.
Smoke from fires in chimneys, in walks, on roofs, or on the other side of a
closed door may not reach the smoke detector and generate an alarm. A
detector may not quickly detect or sense at all, a fire developing on another
level of a building. Alarm warning devices, such as bells or horns, may not
alert people or wake up sleepers if they are located on the other side of closed
or partly open doors, or on another level. Persons may not hear a warning
device over the noise levels of a radio, air conditioner or appliances or traffic.
For this reason, detectors are strongly recommended to be located on
every level and in every bedroom within a building. Alarm warning
devices, however loud, may not warn hearing-impaired people or waken
deep sleepers.
Smoke detectors shall be located in any room where an alarm control is
located, or in any room where alarm control connections to an AC source
or phone lines are made. If detectors are not so located, a fire within any of
these rooms could prevent the QED control from reporting a fire.
Sensing limitations of smoke detectors. Ionization detectors and
photoelectronic detectors are required to pass fire tests of the flaming and
smoldering types. This is to ensure that both can detect a wide range of fires.
Ionization detectors offer a broad range of fire-sensing capability, but not
always provide early warning of a specific type of fire.
In general, detectors cannot be expected to provide warning for fires
resulting from inadequate fire protection practices, violent explosions,
escaping gases that ignite, improper storage of flammable liquids like
cleaning solvents that ignite, other similar safety hazards, arson, smoking in
bed, children playing with matches or lighters, etc. Smoke detectors used in
high air velocity conditions may have a delay in alarm due to dilution of
smoke densities created by frequent and rapid air exchanges. Additionally,
high air velocity environments may create increased dust contamination,
demanding more frequent detector maintenance.
Maintenance of smoke detectors must be done. To keep your equipment in
excellent working order, ongoing monthly maintenance is required as
outlined above and as per EU standards. A preventative maintenance
agreement should be arranged through the local manufacturer’s
representative. Though smoke detectors are designed for long life, they may
fail at any time. Any smoke detector, fire alarm equipment, or any component
of that system which fails must be repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
Information to the User
This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Changes and modifications on equipment not expressly approved by Paradox
Security Systems Ltd could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional
radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
Product Specifications
Model: SD360
Sensitivity: 0.091 – 0.149dB/m, 1.31-2.28%/ft
Battery Power: 3V lithium battery, Duracell DL 123A or Panasonic CR123A
Warning Sound Pattern: Three Pulse temporal pattern
Detector Audibility: 85dBA@3m
Operation Temperature Range: 0~49ºC (32ºF~120ºF)
Battery Life:
One year
Radio Frequency: 433 MHz/868 MHz
Wireless Range: 35m (115ft) with MG6250
70m (230ft) with MG5000, MG5050, and RTX3
Relative Humidity: 10~85%
Size: 120mm diameter x 5.3mm depth
Warranty
For complete warranty information on this product, please refer to the Limited
Warranty Statement found on the website www.paradox.com/terms or contact
your local distributor. Your use of the Paradox product signifies your acceptance
of all warranty terms and conditions.
© 2016 Paradox Security Systems (Bahamas) Ltd. All rights reserved.
Specifications may change without prior notice.
Address
Paradox Security Systems Ltd.
780 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
ST-EUSTACHE, QC, CANADA J7R 5V3
Phone: 450-491-7444
Fax: 450-491-1095
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