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First Alert SA720CN Smoke Alarm Photoelectric Sensor with Escape Light

First Alert SA720CN Smoke Alarm Photoelectric Sensor with Escape Light

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Brand: First Alert
Category: Home Improvement

List Price: $29.99
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Seller: eAccess
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 10 reviews
Sales Rank: 10,635

Media: Tools & Hardware
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Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0 x 0.1

MPN: SA720CN
Model: SA720CN
UPC: 111012250007
EAN: 0111012250007
ASIN: B000PFNCHI

Release Date: May 2, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Photoelectric sensor smoke alarm with bright escape light; ideal for cooking areas
  • Features convenient silence/test button, blinking power light, 85-decibel alarm
  • Also includes side battery drawer and missing battery guard
  • Low battery warning and tamper resistant
  • 9-volt battery included

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Amazon.com Product Description
Featuring state-of-the-art technology that provides you and your family with an early warning of household fire, the First Alert SA720CN Photoelectric Sensor Smoke Alarm with Escape Light is an effective device designed to be the first line of defense in your household's fire-safety plan. This UL-listed alarm detects the presence of smoke and fire, while also providing a source of light to help guide you safely outside.


SA720CN Smoke Alarm Photoelectric Sensor
At a Glance:
  • Detects smoke/fire and provides a source of light
  • Uses photoelectric sensing technology to detect smoldering fires
  • Reduces false alarms
  • Tamper-resistant design with optional theft-prevention lock
  • Mute/test button for convenient, reliable operation


WHERE TO PLACE SAFETY PRODUCTS:

Smoke Alarms: 1 in every bedroom and at least 1 on every level of the home.

Carbon Monoxide Alarms: 1 on every level of the home and 1 in each sleeping area.

Fire Extinguishers: 1 on every level of the home and 1 each in the kitchen and garage.



Escape light activates with the alarm and helps you see the path to safety. View larger.


Where does carbon monoxide come from?
Smoke Alarms Save Lives
Fire is a serious threat to every household; it can strike anywhere, any time. The frightening truth is that in 2005, there were nearly 381,000 home fires in the U.S., resulting in over 16,000 casualties. Thankfully, smoke alarms like the SA720CN help to reduce the risk of death in a household fire by up to 50 percent. The more smoke alarms you have installed in your home, the higher the chance you'll be alerted to a fire in time to escape.

Smoke/Fire Detection and Escape Light Get You to Safety
The SA720CN smoke alarm alerts you to smoke and fire with a loud 85-decibel alarm. An escape light located right on the unit activates with the alarm and helps you see the path to safety. Many mistakenly believe that fires burn bright enough to sufficiently illuminate enclosed areas. In truth, fires often burn very dark, making it difficult for you to see a clear path out of harm's way. That's why the escape light is so vital; it provides the necessary illumination you need to get yourself and your family outside as quickly as possible.

Innovative Photoelectric Sensing Technology Detects Even Slow, Smoldering Fires
The SA720CN alarm uses photoelectric sensing technology, which is generally more sensitive than commonly used ionization technology, to detect large smoke particles. Large smoke particles tend to be produced in greater amounts by slow-to-burn fires (often caused by cigarettes burning in couches or bedding), which may smolder for hours before bursting into flame.

An added bonus, photoelectric sensing technology reduces false alarms like those caused by cooking smoke and shower steam.

As easy to operate as it is effective, the SA720CN boasts patented OptiPath technology, which provides 360-degrees of direct access to the smoke sensor. Additionally, a mute button quickly silences false alarms for up to 15 minutes and also doubles as an alarm test button.

Advanced Features Test, Protect, and Monitor Battery Power
Because smoke alarms are only as effective as their batteries, the SA720CN comes equipped with features that protect its battery (included) and make it clear when the battery needs replaced.

First, an easy-access side battery drawer makes it a snap to change the battery without removing the alarm from the wall or ceiling. A blinking power indicator confirms that the unit is receiving power, and an alarm will chirp once per minute when the battery needs to be replaced.

Additionally, a battery-guard drawer resists closing unless the battery is inside, and an optional theft-prevention lock secures the alarm when activated, so that the battery and/or alarm cannot be removed without proper tools, preventing children or others from compromising the alarm's ability to detect smoke and fire.

The SA720CN comes with a 10-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Smoke alarm, user's manual, and nine-volt battery.




Selecting a First Alert
Smoke Alarm
Model#SA303CNSA304CNSA305CNSA710CNSA720CNSA710LCN
Details:Ionizing Smoke AlarmsPhotoelectric Smoke Alarms
Battery Type1-9 volt battery1-9 volt battery10-Year Lithium battery1-9 volt battery1-9 volt battery10-Year Lithium battery
EZ-Access Battery Compartment
Escape Light
Single-Button Silence/Test
Loud, 85-dB alarm
Warranty10-Year Limited10-Year Limited10-Year Limited10-Year Limited10-Year Limited10-Year Limited




Customer Reviews:
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5 out of 5 stars Good Alarm for a Kitchen Area   December 31, 2008
Ozgard (Freehold, New Jersey USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

I had an older alarm that was near my Kitchen that would continuously go off when we cooked on the stove. Drove me nuts!. I finally dropped kicked the old unit and replaced it with this one. No more alarms from Cooking.
Good unit.



5 out of 5 stars Great smoke alarm with light.   May 4, 2009
G2Jim (Washington State)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

Great smoke alarm with photoelectric sensor that is more sensitive to smoke than the more typical ionization smoke detectors. It's recommended to have both in your home, but for some reason these photoelectric types are harder to find in stores near us. This once comes with a spot light that will be very hand at the end of our hallway in case of a fire.

This one's like most as far as ease of installation, and comes with a battery.



5 out of 5 stars indeed works great for kitchen area   December 29, 2009
K. Yee (Boston, MA United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

I didn't think it'd work, but gave it a try after reading the reviews.
Works *amazingly* well in an area near the kitchen that was really frustrating w/ false alarms. The light is also very useful in that stairwell area.



5 out of 5 stars Nice smoke detector   May 12, 2008
Christina D. Leonard (Catonsville, MD)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I purchased after I read that some fires are not detected quickly with the ionic? detectors. Seems like a good one, hope to never need it.


5 out of 5 stars Haven't had a Fire yet to tell   June 24, 2010
B. Pine (NY)
They have really changed in 10 years since the last time bought them. These were a replacement for older models and one thing i found is less annoying alarms going off because of the stove. Also like the one battery flip out tray holder, much essayer to replace than the older models were you needed to flip down the cover and try to dig out both 9 volts, not easy. Since haven't had a fire yet can't say they work and hope i never find out if they do but they did test fine.

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