Family First FFP9VH User Manual

Smoke Alarm User’s Manual 

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Photoelectric smoke alarms

are generally more effective

at detecting slow burning  fires 

which smoulder for hours

before bursting into flame.

eg. cigarettes burning in couches

or bedding.

MAIN FEATURES 

DC operated photoelectric type smoke alarm 

Photoelectric sensor for slow smouldering fires 

Insect proof   

Self-Test button 

Environmentally friendly non-radioactive technology

High and stable sensitivity 

Quick fix mounting bracket for easy installation 

Fitting and battery tamper-resist feature 

LED operation indicator 

Extra loud alarm sound over 85 dB 

Low-battery and battery missing warning indicator 

Auto-reset when smoke clears 

SPECIFICATION 

Model Number:     

FFP9VH

Detection Type:     

Photoelectric Chamber 

Power Source:  

9V DC Battery   

Standby Current:     

15uA max 

Alarm Current:   

30mA max 

Alarm Sound Level   

85 Decibels at 3 meters 

Operation Temperature:

5ºC to 45ºC

Ambient Humidity:   

10%-90% 

Sensitivity to Smoke: 

3.0-6.0 %Obs /m 

Compact size:                           110mm diameter 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 

1 .This smoke alarm requires constant working 9-volt

 battery to operate properly. This smoke alarm WILL 

NOT work if DC power is not connected or has failed

or been interrupted for any reason, the battery 

is removed, drained or improperly connected. DO NOT

use any other kind of battery except as specified.

DO NOT connect this smoke alarm to any other type

of smoke alarm or auxiliary device, except those 

listed in this manual. 

2.

The Test button accurately

PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE ALARM MODEL: FFP9VH

Hush button 

tests all smoke alarm functions. Do not use any

other test method. Test smoke alarm weekly to   

3 .DO NOT remove or disconnect battery to silence

unwanted alarms. This will remove your protection. 

Open windows or ventilate the smoke alarm to

silence it. 

4. This smoke alarm may be installed by a licensed,

  qualified electrician. Observe and follow all 

 local and national electrical and building codes

 for installation. 

5.

6 . 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 home, on another level, in a 

chimney, wall, roof, or on the other side of a closed

door, smoke may not reach the smoke alarm in time 

to alert household members. A smoke alarm will not

promptly detect a fire except in the area or room in 

which it is installed. 

7

8. Smoke alarms can only sound their alarms when

 they detect smoke. Smoke alarms detect combustion 

particles in the air. They do not sense heat, flame 

or gas. This smoke alarm is designed to give audible 

warning of a developing fire. However, many fires

are fast-burning, explosive, or intentional. Others are 

caused by carelessness or safety hazards. 

Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm QUICKLY

ENOUGH to  ensure safe escape. 

9. 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. Homeowners and renters

should  insure their lives and property. In addition,

reason, you must test the smoke alarm

Note: For best protection, we recommend that you

install

 ensure proper operation.

it is possible for the smoke alarm to fail at any time.

For this 

weekly and replace it every 10 years. 

 a smoke alarm in every room. 

BEDROOM

HALL

BEDROOM

LIVING ROOM

KITCHEN

BASEMENT

MULTI-STORY RESIDENCE

SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT 

Typical single-story home   

Typical Multi-story or split level home  

DINING ROOM

LIVING ROOM

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

KITCHEN

SINGLE-STORY RESIDENCE, APARTMENT, MOBILE HOME

KEY: 

Minimum required smoke alarm locations 

Recommended additional smoke alarm locations   

Smoke alarms with hush features recommended

for additional protection     

IMPORTANT SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT

AND EXCEPTION INFORMATION 

1. Place as close to the centre of the ceiling as possible or

     at least no closer than 300mm to any wall or corner.   

2. Install a minimum of two smoke alarms in every

    home, no matter how small the home.   

3. Install a smoke alarm in each room that is divided

    by a partial wall. 

4. Install a smoke alarm in lived-in attics or attics

   which house electrical equipment like furnaces, air 

conditioners, or heaters. 

HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM 

WARNING: 

Smoke alarm installation must be in

accordance with the requirements of the

national  electrical code and any local 

codes that may apply.

1. Remove the mounting plate by turning counterclockwise

     at the back of the smoke alarm.  

(To later engage tamper-resist

feature, twist out and

set aside one of the pins 

moulded into plate. Both 

pins are exactly the same.)  

2. Install the mounting plate to ceiling or wall with

     mounting screws.  

3. Lift open battery pocket door. 

4. Connect new 9-volt battery to battery connector inside

securely connected.

 battery pocket. Be sure battery is 

Red LED may blink briefly when battery is installed.

300mm

Heat and

smoke

from fire

Best here

Dead air space, Do Not install here

Dead air space,

 Do Not install here

300mm

minimum

900mm min

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 

9 metres (30 ft) long, install a smoke alarm at each 

end.

If there is a basement: Install a smoke alarm on the 

basement ceiling at the bottom of the stairwell.

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 

9 metres (30 ft) long, install a smoke alarm at each 

end. Please install a smoke alarm on the top of a 

first-to-second floor stairwell.

This smoke alarm is designed to be used inside a single 

unit dwelling only. In buildings with several dwellings, 

each individual living unit should have its own smoke 

alarms. 

Do not install in non-residential buildings.

This smoke alarm is not a substitute for a complete 

alarm system. 

WARNING:

Incorrect orientation will result in a 

decrease in operational effectiveness.  

DO NOT INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS NEAR: 

1.  Areas near appliances or where normal combustion

     regularly occurs (near furnaces, hot water heaters). 

     Use a specialised smoke alarm with unwanted alarm 

     control for these areas.

2. Areas with high humidity, like bathrooms,

     near dishwashers or washing machines. Install at 

least 3 metres (10 Feet) away from these areas. 

3. Air returns or heating and cooling supply vents.

     Install at least  900mm (3 Feet) away from these areas.

     The air could blow smoke away from the detector, 

4. Rooms where temperatures may fall below 5ºC  

5. Extremely dusty, dirty, or insect-infested areas

   where loose particles interfere with smoke alarm 

operation. 

or rise above 45ºC

interrupting its alarm.

. Smoke alarms may not alert every household 

member every time. The alarm sound is loud in 

order to alert individuals to a potential danger.

However, there may be limiting circumstances 

where a household member may not hear the alarm 

(i.e. outdoor or indoor noise, sound sleepers, drug or 

alcohol usage, hard of hearing, etc.). If you

suspect that this smoke alarm may not alert 

household members, install and maintain specialty 

smoke alarms.

Household members must hear the alarm’s warning 

sound and respond, to quickly reduce the risk of 

damage, injury or death that may result from fire. 

If a household member is hearing impaired, install 

special smoke alarms with lights or vibrating devices 

to alert occupants.