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First Alert PR710

First Alert Slim Photoelectric Smoke Alarm (Model PR710) - User Manual

Your guide to installation, operation, and maintenance for enhanced home safety.

1. Product Overview

The First Alert PR710 Slim Photoelectric Smoke Alarm offers reliable smoke detection with a sleek, low-profile design. Equipped with a 10-year sealed lithium-ion battery, this alarm provides continuous protection for up to a decade without battery replacements. Its photoelectric sensor is optimized to detect smoke from slow-burning, smoldering fires, while minimizing nuisance alarms.

First Alert PR710 Slim Photoelectric Smoke Alarm, front view

Figure 1: Front view of the First Alert PR710 Smoke Alarm, showing its slim profile and test/silence button.

Key Features:

2. Installation

Recommended Placement:

For optimal safety, install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including basements and in every bedroom. Consider placing additional alarms in hallways and living areas. Avoid placing alarms in kitchens, bathrooms, or garages where steam, cooking fumes, or vehicle exhaust might cause nuisance alarms.

Diagram showing recommended placement of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and fire extinguishers in a multi-story house.

Figure 2: Recommended placement guide for smoke alarms (fire icon), carbon monoxide alarms (CO icon), and fire extinguishers (extinguisher icon) throughout a typical home.

Mounting Instructions:

  1. Select Location: Choose a location on the ceiling or wall away from air vents, windows, and doors that could interfere with smoke detection.
  2. Attach Mounting Bracket: Use the provided screws and anchors to securely attach the mounting bracket to the chosen location. Ensure the bracket is flush with the surface.
    3. Bottom view of the First Alert PR710 Smoke Alarm, showing the mounting plate with screw holes and activation switch.

    Figure 3: Underside of the smoke alarm, illustrating the mounting plate and activation mechanism.

  3. Activate Alarm: Align the alarm with the mounting bracket and turn clockwise until it clicks into place. This action automatically activates the 10-year sealed battery.
  4. Test Alarm: After installation, press and hold the Test/Silence button on the front of the alarm until it sounds. Release the button to stop the alarm. This confirms proper operation.
First Alert PR710 Smoke Alarm installed on a wall, showing its discreet, slim profile.

Figure 4: The First Alert PR710 Smoke Alarm mounted on a wall, highlighting its compact and unobtrusive design.

3. Operation

Testing the Alarm:

It is crucial to test your smoke alarm weekly to ensure it is functioning correctly. Press and hold the Test/Silence button on the alarm's cover until the alarm sounds. The alarm will emit a loud, piercing sound. Release the button to stop the test. If the alarm does not sound, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

Silence Feature:

In case of a nuisance alarm (e.g., from cooking fumes), you can temporarily silence the alarm by quickly pressing the Test/Silence button. The alarm will remain silent for approximately 10 minutes before automatically resetting. If smoke is still present after the silence period, the alarm will reactivate.

End-of-Life Warning:

The PR710 is designed to operate for 10 years. After approximately 10 years from activation, the alarm will begin to chirp periodically (typically once per minute) to indicate that it has reached the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced. This chirping cannot be silenced permanently and signifies that the entire unit must be replaced.

4. Maintenance

Regular maintenance ensures the continued reliability of your smoke alarm.

Cleaning:

Clean your smoke alarm at least once a month. Gently vacuum or use clean, compressed air to remove accumulated dust from the alarm's cover and vents. Do not use water, cleaners, or solvents, as these can damage the unit. If the alarm is installed in a dusty environment, clean it more frequently.

Battery:

The First Alert PR710 features a sealed 10-year lithium-ion battery that is not replaceable. The alarm is designed to provide continuous power for its entire 10-year lifespan. Do not attempt to open the alarm or replace the battery, as this will void the warranty and may damage the unit.

5. Troubleshooting

ProblemPossible CauseSolution
Alarm does not sound during test.Alarm not activated or unit is faulty.Ensure alarm is properly twisted onto the mounting bracket to activate. If still no sound, replace the unit.
Alarm chirps periodically.End-of-life warning or low battery.The 10-year sealed battery is nearing its end of life. Replace the entire alarm unit.
Nuisance alarms (false alarms).Cooking fumes, steam, dust, or insects.Press the Test/Silence button to temporarily silence. Clean the alarm regularly. Relocate if false alarms persist due to environmental factors.

6. Specifications

Side profile of the First Alert PR710 Smoke Alarm, showing its slim 1-inch depth and 4.9-inch diameter.

Figure 5: Side view illustrating the compact dimensions of the PR710 smoke alarm.

7. Important Safety Information

This smoke alarm is designed to detect smoke. It cannot prevent a fire. For maximum protection, ensure proper installation and regular testing. Never ignore a sounding alarm. Always follow local building codes and regulations regarding smoke alarm installation.

Proposition 65 Warning: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

8. Warranty and Support

Warranty Information:

First Alert offers a 10-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. This warranty covers defects in material and workmanship. Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty claims.

Customer Support:

For technical assistance, troubleshooting, or warranty inquiries, please refer to the official First Alert website or contact their customer service team. A user manual PDF is also available for download from the product page on Amazon.