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First Alert 120VAC Hardwired Smoke Alarm with Battery Backup - SA9120BCN (1039816)
Ionization Wired In Smoke Detector
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120VAC Hardwired Smoke Alarm w/ Battery Backup
The First Alert 120VAC Hardwired Smoke Alarm with Battery Backup works exceptionally well in detecting flaming fires. Capable of wiring directly into your home's electrical system, this smoke detector features a near effortless installation process. This hardwired smoke alarm comes equipped with a Mute Button that serves the dual purpose of quickly silencing your detector as well as testing its function. The combination of a Battery Backup that provides optimal protection in the event of a power outage and an increased emphasis on the unit's 85db output establish the ultimate in peace of mind. This First Alert Hardwired Smoke Alarm comes with a 10 year limited warranty and complied with UL217 Standards. Save additionally with the option to bundle.
Ionization Sensor Reliably Detects Flaming Fires
The First Alert 120VAC Hardwired Smoke Alarm with Battery Backup comes equipped with an ultra-reliable ionization sensor to provide the earliest possible warning of a fast-flaming fire. The sensor is optimized to detect flaming fires, such as those caused by paper, kitchen grease, and other fast-combusting materials.
Test and Silence Button
Mute Button has been included to serve the dual purpose of silencing nuisance alarms and testing the functionality of your alarm.
EZ-Access Battery Door
The addition of an EZ Access Battery Door removes the hassles and burdens associated with changing your alarm's batteries.
Battery Backup for Detection During a Power Outage
This smoke alarm is designed for hardwired installation, but it also features a battery backup that helps ensure continued functionality in the event of a power outage. The unit comes with a 9-volt battery and features a pivoting, easy-to-access battery drawer that allows you to replace the battery without dismounting the alarm.
Works in Tandem with Other First Alert Alarms
In addition to functioning independently, this smoke alarm can also integrate with up to 12 other First Alert or BRK hardwired alarms for coverage of larger spaces. It also integrates with up to six other compatible devices, such as bells, horns, and repeaters. If one alarm in the series is triggered, they will all sound. The alarm features a latching indicator to identify which unit triggered the alarm, alerting you to the area of danger.
Recommended replacement for the following obsolete models:
BRK 4120B
BRK 4120SB
BRK 86RAC
First Alert SA4120B
First Alert SA4121B
First Alert SA4919B
First Alert 120VAC Hardwired Smoke Alarm with Battery Backup - SA9120BCN
Product Details
120VAC Hardwired Smoke Alarm w/ Battery Backup Features:
- 120vac hardwired, easily replace existing or install new hardwired alarms into home's electrical system.
- Battery backup provides added safety during power outages.
- Mute button silences unnecessary alarms. This feature also tests alarm functions with same button.
- EZ access battery drawer, no need to remove alarm from ceiling to change battery.
- Optional theft-prevention lock, when activated, batteries and/or alarm cannot be removed without proper tools.
- Ionization smoke sensor, optimal smoke detection from flaming fires.
- 9v battery included.
- Loud 85db alarm.
- Meets UL217 standard.
- Emits T3 Pattern.
- 10-year limited warranty (does not cover battery), smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years for maximum protection.
Product Specs
UPC:
029054018854
MPN:
1039816
Category:
Q: What is the proper placement of smoke alarms?
A: It is important that you have the proper placement for your smoke alarms. Install your alarms at least 20 feet from appliances like furnaces and ovens, which produce combustion particles. Alarms should be at least 10 feet from high humidity areas like showers and laundry rooms, and at least 3 feet from heat/AC vents. Be sure to install a smoke alarm in each bedroom, one at the top of each stairwell, and one on every level.
Q: My smoke alarm keeps chirping and beeping. Why does my smoke alarm chirp intermittently?
A: It is likely that the reason your smoke alarm keeps chirping and beeping is that the battery is low. Whenever your smoke alarm keeps chirping, replace the battery immediately.
Other reasons include: It could be a different device or appliance such as a security system, monitor, carbon monoxide alarm, or other device which has a similar low battery or alert signal. Some of the same factors that cause unwanted alarms can cause intermittent alarms: dust and insects in the alarm or power interruptions in hardwired alarms. Improper wiring on AC or AC/DC smoke alarms. AC alarms will chirp every 5 seconds if the interconnect wire is grounded. The orange interconnect wire should NEVER be grounded; it should only be used to interconnect other smoke alarms or compatible devices.
Q: Why doesn't my smoke alarm sound when I push the test button?
A: It is important that you frequently test your smoke alarms. When you are testing your smoke alarm, there are a number of reasons why the alarm might not sound:
- You may not be holding the test button down long enough. Try holding it down for up to 10 seconds (20 seconds on photoelectric models) .
- Your battery may not be installed properly or snapped all the way in place. Even if the alarm sounded briefly when the battery touched the terminals, you still need to make sure it is snapped securely in place. If the battery is loose, in cannot power the smoke alarm properly. After installing new batteries, be sure to test your smoke detector.
- Your AC power may not be on. AC and AC/DC units will have a power indicator light (red or green) that shines continuously when they are receiving electrical power.
- If you have a 10-Year model, the smoke alarm may not have been properly activated. If the tab broke away before the alarm was activated, you can use a toothpick to move the switch over to test the alarm.
Q: Why does my smoke alarm go off when I install a battery or turn on the AC power?
A: It is normal for smoke alarms to go off and sound briefly (up to 5-10 seconds) when you install a new battery or when they are powered up. If the alarm continues to go off and no smoke is present, the cause may be one of the following:
- There may be insufficient battery power, try new batteries.
- Problems with voltage or insufficient electrical power (brown out) may cause a continuous weak sounding alarm. For AC or AC/DC models, temporarily disconnect power at the service panel until the brown out is over. If you do not restore the AC power, your smoke alarms cannot warn you of a fire.
- Incompatible warning device. If an incompatible alarm or auxiliary device is linked into a series of AC or AC/DC smoke alarms it may cause the system inadvertently go off.
Q: My smoke alarm keeps chirping, even with a new battery. What is causing this?
A: There are a number of possible causes for your smoke alarm to keep chirping even with a new battery.
- It is possible that your smoke alarm "silence" button was pushed by mistake. The alarm will now "chirp" once a minute for up to 15 minutes before resetting.
- Are you sure it's the smoke alarm? Funny to ask, but other devices have similar low battery chirps or warning tones.
- Your "new" batteries may not be fresh. If batteries are stored, especially in cold areas like refrigerators, they lose their charge more quickly. Always check the freshness date on the package when buying new batteries. Keep plenty of replacement batteries on hand so that you are sure to always be protected by your smoke alarms.
Q: I lost my First Alert smoke alarm owner's manual. How can I get a new one?
A: First Alert smoke alarm owner's manuals are available online for download at no cost. Find your alarm in our Smoke Alarms section.
Q: Why does the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommend that home smoke alarms be replaced after 10 years?
A: Smoke alarms have a limited life. Although each smoke alarm and all of its parts have passed many stringent tests and are designed to be as reliable as possible, any of these parts could fail over time. Therefore, you must test the devices weekly. The unit should be replaced immediately if it is not operating properly. The performance of smoke alarms older than 10 years is simply not reliable. To ensure your family's safety, all carbon monoxide and smoke/CO combination alarms need to be replaced every 5-7 years. All smoke alarms need to be replaced every 10 years.
If it's time to replace your alarms, consider the NEW 10-Year Life series and never have to worry about a battery replacement for the life of the alarm.10-Year alarms are available in smoke, carbon monoxide and combination alarms.
If it's time to replace your alarms, consider the NEW 10-Year Life series and never have to worry about a battery replacement for the life of the alarm.10-Year alarms are available in smoke, carbon monoxide and combination alarms.
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Customer Reviews
4.9
Average score based on 183 reviews
First Alert SA9120BCN 120VAC Hardwired Smoke Alarm with Battery Backup (1039816) Reviews
- Reviewed: 06/12/2018 by Mark Chlebecek
Replacements for original units / Fit well
- Reviewed: 03/19/2018 by Margaret M Wytrwal
Smoke Alarm w/Battery Backup
Exactly what I had hoped for. Great pricing and quick delivery
- Reviewed: 01/22/2018 by Theodore Taylor
Ease of Installation and Price
The 3 smoke alarms were much improved over the last ones I bought years ago with respect to being able to insert the alarm into the bracket with ease. Also all the alarms go off in any one of them detects smoke/fire. Would recommend them to anyone seriously interested in their own safety!
- Reviewed: 01/18/2018 by Dennis Reimink
happy in safety
I changed all of our 14 year old smoke alarms. It took less than 1 hour. We hadn't known the alarms are only good for a defined time.
- Reviewed: 01/17/2018 by Joe D
Thank goodness your local
Our smoke detectors decided to kick the bucket New Years weekend after 15 long years! We were so glad you were local - we were able to pick up the replacement devices and saved a TON of money versus buying replacement devices from local big box stores. Your staff was so friendly and so accommodating! I hope all of my neighbors buy their replacement devices direct from you when the time comes!
- Reviewed: 01/10/2018 by jackie floen
Great service
No problem with orders, received exactly what I ordered, prompt delivery.
- Reviewed: 01/10/2018 by Kathy Romano
Easily replaced our existing alarms that are no longer working with these.
- Reviewed: 12/26/2017 by JoAnn Landry
Easy installation.
- Reviewed: 12/26/2017 by Ian Montgomery
Replaced a 8 year old unit, fit and worked as expected. Glad they still make this model. Would have been a pain to install another style.
Replacement product is excellent and matches the current system!