49-2020.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 2:57 PM Cat. No. 49-2020 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Smoke Alarm Siren Detector for use with the SAFE HOUSE Wireless Alarm System (Cat. No.
49-2020.fm Page 2 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 2:57 PM INTRODUCTION Your Radio Shack Smoke Alarm Siren Detector gives you extra protection if a smoke alarm is out of normal hearing range. The detector listens for the siren from the smoke alarm. When the detector hears the siren, it sends a signal to the base, which sounds the system’s alarm. © 1997 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Radio Shack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
49-2020.fm Page 3 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 2:57 PM Notes: • The siren detector does not detect smoke. It only detects the sound from a smoke alarm. • We suggest you use a Radio Shack Cat. No. 49-466 Smoke Alarm with the siren detector. Other smoke alarms might not work properly. • Be sure you test the siren detector as described under “Testing” on Page 12.
9-2020.fm Page 4 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 2:57 PM This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) the device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) the device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
49-2020.fm Page 5 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 2:57 PM INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE BATTERY 1. Slide off the battery compartment cover. 2. Connect a 9-volt alkaline battery (Cat. No. 23-553) to the battery connector. Then place the battery in the compartment.
49-2020.fm Page 6 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 2:57 PM 3. Replace the battery compartment cover. Note: Changing the detector’s battery sometimes triggers the fire alarm. If this happens, turn off the alarm system then turn it on again.
49-2020.fm Page 7 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 2:57 PM CONNECTING TO THE SYSTEM Follow these steps to add the siren detector to your alarm system. 1. Press LEARN on the system’s base. The LEARN indicator flashes. illustration 2. Enter your access code on the base’s keypad. The LEARN indicator lights and the next available zone’s indicator flashes.
49-2020.fm Page 8 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 2:57 PM 3. Press TEST on the siren detector. The system stores the detector’s settings in the next available zone, lights the zone’s indicator, and sounds a brief tone. Note: To assign the siren detector to a zone other than the next available zone, enter the desired zone number. For example, to assign the detector to Zone 5, press 05. Then press TEST on the detector.
49-2020.fm Page 9 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 2:57 PM MOUNTING THE DETECTOR To ensure the siren detector detects the smoke alarm when it sounds, mount the detector 4–6 inches from a UL-approved smoke alarm (Cat. No. 49-466). Follow these steps to mount the detector. 1. At the desired mounting location, drill two holes 13/4 inches apart, one above the other.
49-2020.fm Page 10 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 2:57 PM 2. Thread the supplied screws into the holes until each screw’s head extends about 1/4 inch from the wall. 3. Line up the keyhole slots on the detector with the screws on the mounting location, then slide the detector down onto the screws until it is secure. After you mount the siren detector, be sure you test it as described under “Testing” on Page 12.
49-2020.fm Page 11 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 2:57 PM Notes: • The siren detector can also detect other loud sounds (stereos, musical instruments, and so on). Be sure you mount the detector in a location that minimizes false alarms. • If the battery is not installed, the red safety tab inside the detector prevents you from mounting the detector.
49-2020.fm Page 12 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 2:57 PM TESTING To test the siren detector, hold down the smoke alarm’s test button until its siren sounds. The indicator on the siren detector flashes briefly and the base sounds an alarm. Press CANCEL on the base to silence the base’s alarm. Notes: • You might have to hold down the smoke alarm’s test button for as long as 15 seconds. The siren detector has a delay function to help prevent false alarms.
49-2020.fm Page 13 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 2:57 PM UNINSTALLING Follow these steps to remove the siren detector. 1. Press LEARN on the base. Then enter your access code. illustration 2. Enter the zone number for the siren detector. The corresponding zone indicator flashes. 3. Press CANCEL on the base while the indicator flashes. The indicator turns off. 4. Press CANCEL again.
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49-2020.fm Page 16 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 2:57 PM Radio Shack Limited Warranty This security product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from Radio Shack company owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period Radio Shack will repair the security product without charge for parts and labor. Simply bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof-of-purchase date to any Radio Shack store.
