alarm should be placed in the middle of the ceiling of each

Smoke Alarm User Manual room to be protected. Typical single storey dwelling
Model number: BLN-528A installation recommendations: Install a smoke alarm on the
Thank you for purchasing our smoke alarm. Please take a ceiling or wall inside each bedroom and in the hallway outside
few minutes to read the user’s manual thoroughly and each separate sleeping area. If a bedroom area
familiarize yourself and your family with its operation. And hallway is more than 30 feet long, install a smoke alarm at
save it for future reference. each end. If there is a basement: install a smoke alarm on the
basement ceiling at the bottom of the stairwell. Typical
multi-storey dwelling installation recommendations: Install a
minimum of one smoke alarm on each occupiable level of the
home. Install a smoke alarm on the ceiling or wall inside each
bedroom and in the hallway outside each separate sleeping
area. If a bedroom area hallway is more than 30 feet long,
install a smoke alarm at each end install a smoke alarm at the
top of a first – to- second floor stairwell.

Important Safety Information:

1. The test button accurately tests smoke alarm functions. Do
Product Specifications:
not use any other test method. Test smoke alarm weekly to
 POWER: DC 9V battery ensure proper operation.
 OPERATION CURRENT: <11uA(standby), <30mA 2. If you're sure it isn't a really alarm, open windows or fan the
(alarm) air around smoke alarm to test and silence it.
 ALARM VOLUME: >85dB(A) at 3 meters. 3. User to install this product needs to comply with all local
 Low battery warning: 6.5-7.8V and national electrical installation and building codes.
 Avertissement de batterie faible : 6.5-7.8V 4. This smoke alarm is designed to be used inside a single
 ALARM SENSITIVITY: 1.51-2.64%/ft OBS family home only. In multifamily buildings, each individual
 COMPLY WITH: UL217 &CAN/ULC-S531 living unit should have its own smoke alarms. Do not install
in non-residential buildings as this smoke alarm is not a
substitute for a complete alarm system.
5. Install a smoke alarm in every room and on every level of
the home. Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm for many
reasons. For example, if a fire starts in a remote part of the
Description:
home, on another level, in a chimney, wall, roof, or on the
This unit is a photoelectric smoke alarm. The photoelectric other side of a closed door, smoke may not reach the smoke
technology, it is more sensitive in detecting slow smoldering alarm in time to alert household members. A smoke alarm
fires which generate light smoke, little heat and may smolder will not promptly detect a fire except in the area or room in
for hours before bursting into flames. This smoke alarm does which it is installed.
not contain any radioactive material. Smoke alarms should be 6. Smoke alarm may not alert every household member every
installed in every room (except the bathroom and kitchen), time. The alarm horn is loud in order to alert individuals to a
finished attics and basements, making sure the people in the potential danger. However, there may be some
home will be able to hear and respond to the alarm sound. For circumstances where a household member may not hear the
minimum protection, you should install an alarm on every alarm (i.e. outdoor or indoor noise, sound sleepers, drug or
level of the home particularly outside sleeping rooms. Each alcohol usage, the hard of hearing, etc.). If you suspect that

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 this smoke alarm may not alert a household member, install the smoke alarm to fail at any time. For this reason, you
and maintain specialty smoke alarms. Household member must test the smoke alarm weekly and replace them every
must hear the alarm’s warning sound and quickly respond to 10 years.
it to reduce the risk of injury, or death that may result from
fire, if a household member is hard of hearing, install
special smoke alarms with lights or vibrating devices to
alert occupants.
Il se peut que l’alarme de fumée n’avertisse pas chaque
Battery Connections:
membre du ménage. Le son d’alarme est fort pour alarmer
des individus d’un danger potentiel. Néanmoins, il se peut
qu’il y ait des circonstances où un membre du ménage
n’entend pas l’alarme (p.ex. bruit à l’intérieur ou dehors,
sommeil profond, utilisation des drogues ou d’alcool, dur
d’oreille, etc.). Si vous soupçonnés que l’alarme n’avertit
pas un membre du ménage, installez et entretenez des
détecteurs de fumée spéciaux. Les membres du ménage
doivent entendre l’alarme et réagir rapidement pour réduire Diagram 1
le risque de blessures ou mort causépar un feu. Quand un
membre du ménage est dur d’oreille , installez un détecteur
de fumée spécial avec des lampes ou un détecteur à
vibration pour avertir les occupants.
7. Smoke alarms can only sound their alarms when they detect
smoke or detect combustion particles in the air. They
Battery Specification:
do not sense heat, flame, or gas. This smoke alarm is Voltage: DC 9V (Alkaline. Carbon Zinc, Lithium battery)
designed to give audible warning of a developing fire. Gold Peak: 1604P
However, many fires are fast - burning, explosive, or
intentional, and others are caused by carelessness or safety
Replace Battery:
hazards. In such circumstances, Smoke may not reach the 1: Turn the alarm body counterclockwise and take out the
alarm QUICKLY ENOUGH to ensure safe escape. alarm body from the bracket .
Therefore the installation of smoke alarms is not a substitute 2: Take out the old battery and connect the new battery to
for practicing fire safety in the home. power connector according to Diagram 1.
Les détecteurs de fumée peuvent que détecter de la fumée 3: Fix the battery into battery box, fit alarm body on bracket
ou des particules de combustion dans l’air. Ils ne détectent and turn the alarm body clockwise (see Diagram 2).
pas de la chaleur, des flammes ou du gaz. Ce détecteur de
fumée est fait pour émettre un avertissement sonore d’un
feu développant. Néanmoins, beaucoup de feux se
répandent vite – bruler, explosif ou intentionnel et d’autres
sont causés par négligence ou des dangers de sécurité. Dans
ces situations, il se peut que la fumée arrive au détecteur
TROP TARD pour assurer une fuite en sécurité. Donc,
l’installation d’un détecteur de fumée ne peut pas remplacer
des exercices de prévention de feu dans votre maison.
8. Smoke alarms have limitations. This smoke alarm is not
foolproof and is not warranted to protect lives or property
from fire. Smoke alarms are not a substitute for insurance. Diagram 2
Homeowners and renters should have adequate insure to 4: Test smoke alarm using test button. The sound pattern is 3
protect their lives and property. In addition, it is possible for short beeps-pause 1.5 seconds, repeat it. If there’s no

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 sound output, it means that the smoke alarm is faulty or Test the alarm weekly to ensure proper operation. Erratic or
the installing operation is wrong, and you can get helps low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective
from the section: “trouble shooting”. alarm. Refer to “Trouble shooting” section for a solution.
ATTENTION: À cause du volume élevé de l’alarme (85
décibel), placez-vous àbout de bras du détecteur quad vous le
Do Not Install Smoke Alarms in the testez. Testez l’alarme hebdomadairement pour assurer une
opération propre. Des sons irréguliers ou trop bas peuvent
Following Places: indiquer un détecteur défectif. Referez-vous à la section «
• In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you
Trouble shooting »pour en trouver des solutions.
start your automobile.
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED
• Less than4" (10cm) from the peak of an “A” frame type
LED indicators
ceiling.
This smoke alarm is equipped with red LED indicators.
• In an area where the temperature may fall below 40ºF or
Standby Condition: The red LED will flash every 32 seconds
rise above 100ºF, such as garages and unfinished attics.
to indicate that the smoke alarm is operating properly.
• In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or
Alarm Condition: When the alarm senses products of
failure to alarm.
combustion and goes into alarm, the red LED will flash
• In very humid areas (greater than 85% R.H.). Moisture or
rapidly (one flash per second).The rapid flashing LED and
steam can cause nuisance alarms.
pulsating alarm will continue until the air is cleared or the test
• In insect-infested areas.
button is released.
• Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft (.9m) of
Low battery trouble indication: An intermittent “chirp”
the following: the door to a kitchen, the door to a bathroom
accompanied by a red LED flash every 32 seconds indicates a
containing a tub or shower, forced air supply ducts used for
low battery.
heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans,
Fault indication: This chirp will occur between the flashes of
or other high air flow areas.
the red LED indicator light.
• Kitchens. Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a
SMOKE SENSING CHAMBER OPERATION: This alarm
kitchen alarm is desired, it should have an alarm silence
will “chirp” if any of the components in the smoke sensing
feature or be a photoelectric type.
chamber fail. This chirp will occur between the flashes of the
• Near fluorescent lights. Electronic “noise” may cause
red LED indicator light. (If the chirp occurs at the same time
nuisance alarms.
as the red LED flash, indicating a low battery information).
• Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIERED.
• Unless the combination (alarm and guard) has been
DANGER: If the alarm sounds, and it is not being tested, it
evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
means the unit is sensing smoke, THE SOUND OF THE
ALARM REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND
ACTION.

Operation:
Testing
Test weekly by pushing the test button on the cover and Repair:
holding it down for a minimum of 5 seconds. this will sound
Caution: Do not attempt to repair the alarm. This will void
the alarm if the electronic circuitry, horn, and battery are
your warranty. If the alarm is not operating properly, and is
working properly. If no alarm sounds, the battery may be
still under warranty, return it to the original place of purchase.
depleted or another problem, refer to “Trouble shooting”
Pack it in a well-padded carton, and ship to the original place
section for a solution.
you buy. If the alarm is no longer under warranty, have a
DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm, you could
licensed electrician replace it immediately with a comparable
damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a
alarm.
structure fire.
Attention: N’essayiez pas de réparer le détecteur. Cela
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm,
annule votre garantie. Quand le détecteur ne fonctionne pas
Always stand an arms-length away from the unit when testing.
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 correctement et se trouve encore dans la période de garantie, 8. For instance:
retournez-le au détaillant chez qui vous l’avez acheté. a) Smoking in bed.
Emballez-le dans un carton bien callé et envoyez-le vers la b) Leaving children home alone.
c) Cleaning with flammable liquids, such as gasoline.
place où vous l’avez acheté. Si la garantie est déjà expirée,
d) Fires where the victim is intimate with a flaming initiated
contactez un électricien autorisé pour le remplacer avec un
fire; for example, when a person's clothes catch fire while
détecteur identique.
cooking.
e) Fires where the smoke is prevented from reaching the
DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF detector due to a closed door or other obstruction.
ESCAPE f) Incendiary fires where the fire grows so rapidly that an
occupant's egress is blocked even with properly located
• Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the detectors.
home and in the kitchen, basement and garage. Know how
g) More detailed information on the alarm and trouble signals
to use a fire extinguisher prior to an emergency.
and an indication where false alarms or trouble signals are
• Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at
least two (2) escape routes from each room. Second story anticipated.
windows may need a rope or chain ladder. h) An indication that the device shall not be installed in
• Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, locations where the normal ambient temperature is below 4.4
showing everyone what to do in case of fire. ℃
• Determine a place outside your home where you all can (40℉) or exceeds 37.8℃ (100℉), unless the alarm has been
meet if a fire occurs. determined to be capable of being used at installation points
• Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and with higher or lower ambient temperatures.
train them to leave your home when they hear it.
• • Practice a fire drill at least every six months, including fire
drills at night. Ensure that small children hear the alarm and Note: These guidelines will assist you in the event of a fire,
wake when it sounds. They must wake up in order to however, to reduce the chance that fires will start, practice fire
execute the escape plan. Practice allows all occupants to test safety rules and prevent hazardous situations.
your plan before an emergency. You may not be able to
reach your children. It is important they know what to do.
• Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken Trouble shooting:
all sleeping individuals, and that it is the responsibility of DO NOT disconnect battery to quiet an unwanted alarm. This
individuals in the household that are capable of assisting will remove your protection. Fan the air or open a window to
others to provide assistance to those who may not be
remove smoke or dust.
awakened by the alarm sound, or to those who may be
incapable of safely evacuating the area unassisted. Problem Cause and Remedy
1.Activate alarm before
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS installation.
1.Alert small children in the home. Smoke alarm does not 2.Clean smoke alarm. Please refer
2.Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second
sound when tested. to the “maintenance and cleaning”
counts, so don’t waste time getting dressed or picking up
valuables. NOTE: Push test button section.
3. In leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling for at least five seconds 3.If problems persist and the unit
its surface. If hot, or if you see smoke seeping through while testing! is still under warranty, you can
cracks, don’t open that door! Instead, use your alternate exit.
return to your retailer.
If the inside of the door is cool, place your shoulder against
it, open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and 4. if the unit is out of warranty
smoke rush in. please replace another new alarm
4. Stay close to the floor if the air is smoky. Breathe shallowly
through a cloth, wet if possible. An intermittent “chirp” This indicates a low battery.
5.Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make
sure everyone is there. accompanied by a red please replace battery according to
6.Call the fire department from your neighbor’s home -not LED flash every 32 “replace battery” section.
from yours! seconds
7.Don’t return to your home until the fire officials say that it
is all right to do so. There are situations where a smoke
alarm may not be effective to protect against fire as stated in
the NFPA Standard 72.
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 1. Clean smoke alarm. Please refer
The alarm chirp occurs to the “maintenance and
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR
every 32 seconds only. cleaning” section.
al arm goes into fault 2. Purchase and change another
ALARMS
mode. smoke alarm if the problem • Locate the first alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms.
persists. Try to monitor the exit path as the bedrooms are usually
Smoke alarm sounds 1. Clean smoke alarm. Please refer farthest from the exit. If more than one sleeping area exists,
unwanted alarms to the “maintenance and locate additional alarms in each sleeping area.
intermittently or when cleaning” section. • Locate additional alarms to monitor any stairway as
residents are cooking, 2. Move smoke alarm to a new stairways act like chimneys for smoke and heat.
taking showers, etc. location. • Locate at least one alarm on every floor level.
1. Clean smoke alarm. Please refer • Locate an alarm in every bedroom, including basements.
to the “maintenance and cleaning” • Locate an alarm in every room where electrical appliances
The alarm sounds section. are operated, including basements and excluding crawl spaces
different from it is used 2. if the problem persists during and unfinished attics.(i.e. portable heaters or humidifiers).
to. It starts and stops. warranty, you can return to your • In the living area(s) of a guest suite.
• In the living area(s) of a residential board and care occupancy.
retailer.
• Locate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps with
3. if the unit is out of warranty
the door closed. The closed door may prevent an alarm not
please replace another new
located in that room from waking the sleeper.
alarm.
• Smoke, heat, and combustion products rise to the ceiling
• and spread horizontally. Mounting the smoke alarm on the
ceiling in the center of the room places it closest to all
points in the room. Ceiling mounting is preferred in
ordinary residential construction.
Maintenance and Cleaning: • For mobile home installation, select locations carefully to
avoid thermal barriers that may form at the ceiling. For
In addition to weekly testing, the alarm requires yearly battery
more details, see MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION below.
replacement and periodic cleaning to remove dust, dirt, and
• When mounting an alarm on the ceiling, locate it at a
debris. Clean the alarm at least once a year to remove dust,
minimum of 4" (10cm) from the side wall (Refer to
dirt, or debris. Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush,
Diagram 3).
vacuum all sides and covers of smoke alarm. Be sure all the
• When mounting the alarm on the wall, use an inside wall
vents are free of debris. Use a damp cloth to clean the alarm’s
with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 4" (10cm)
cover.
and a maximum of 12" (30.5cm) below the ceiling (Refer to
This smoke alarm uses a 9 volt battery. a fresh battery should
Diagram3).
last for one year under normal operate conditions.
• Put smoke alarms at both ends of a bedroom hallway or
This alarm has a low battery monitor which will cause the
large room if the hallway or room is more than 30 ft (9.1 m)
alarm to “chirp” and at the same time as the red LED flash
long.
approx every 32 seconds for a minimum of seven days when
• Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral
the battery gets low. Replace the battery when this condition
ceilings at or within 3 ft (0.9m) of the highest point
occurs. Please refer to “REPLACE BATTERY”.
(measured horizontally). NFPA 72 states: “Smoke alarms in
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to remove the cover to clean
rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 1 ft in 8 ft (.3m in
inside. This will void the warranty.
2.4m) horizontally shall be located on the high side of the
room.” NFPA 72 states: “A row of alarms shall be spaced
and located within 3 ft (0.9m) of the peak of the ceiling
measured horizontally” (Refer to Diagram 4).

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 (see Diagram 3 ).
• If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile home,
or if you notice that the outer walls and ceiling are either hot
or cold, install the alarm on an inside wall. For minimum
protection, install at least one alarm close to the bedrooms.
For additional protection, see SINGLE FLOOR PLAN in
Diagram 5 and MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN in Diagram 6.
• WARNING: TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARM OPERATION
AFTER RV OR MOBILE HOME VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN
Diagram 3 STORAGE, BEFORE EACH TRIP AND AT LEAST ONCE A
WEEK DURING USE.
• ATTENTION: TESTEZ VOTRE DÉTECTEUR DE FUMÉE
APRÈS QUE VOUS RETIREZ VOTRE CARAVANE OU
MOBILE HOME D’UN ENDROIT DE STOCKAGE, AVANT
CHAQUE VOYAGE ET AU MOINS UNE FOIS PAR SEMAINE
PENDANT UTILISATION

Diagram 4

Diagram 5

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION

• Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be
energy efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended
above (refer to RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS and
diagram 3 and 4).
• In older mobile homes that are not well insulated compared
to present standards, extreme heat or cold can be transferred
from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls
and roof. This may create a thermal barrier which can
prevent the smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the
ceiling. In such units, install the smoke alarm on an inside MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN
wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 4" Diagram 6
(10cm) and a maximum of 12" (30.5cm) below the ceiling

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 ATTENTION :
Installation: Pour éviter de blessures, cet appareil doit être attachéau mur ou
 Turn the alarm body counterclockwise and take off the plafond comme décrit dans les instructions d’installation.
bracket.
 Hold the bracket in the installation position as specified in
the Recommended Locations, mark installation holes of the
bracket with pencil.
 Drill the two marked installation holes with a 3/16 inch
(5mm) drill bit. Tap the two plastic grommets into holes
SERVICE AND WARRANTY
with hammer. Company warrants to the original consumer. Purchase each
 Mount the bracket to the ceiling by inserting and tightening new smoke alarm to be free from defects in material and
the supplied screws into plastic grommets. (Refer to workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 3
Diagram 7). years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover
 Connect the battery to power connector. damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse or lack of
 Fix the battery into battery box. reasonable care of the product. In no case shall company be
 Fit the alarm on the bracket and turn the alarm body liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach
clockwise, until fully inserted on the bracket. of this or any other warranty express or implied，whatsoever.
Press the button to test the unit. The alarm should then sounds The bad product can be mailed to the following address with a
3 beeps – 1.5 seconds pause, and will repeat until the button detail explanation of problem.
is released, if no sound, it indicates a defective alarm, refer to If after reviewing this manual you feel that your smoke alarm
the ”Trouble shooting” section for a solution or return to your is defective in any way, do not tamper with the unit. Return it
retailer during warranty. for servicing to:
PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL
(Group of Chaz International Inc.)
P.O. Box: 20068
Huntington Station, NY 11746, USA
Tel: (+1) 516 9628150, www.phx-usa.com
Email: sales@phx-usa.com / info@phx-usa.com

Diagram 7

WARNING:
To prevent injury, this unit must be securely attached to the
wall or ceiling in accordance with the installation instructions.

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