SMOKE

ALARM
120V AC, 60Hz Wire-in
CAT.
9120 Series with 9V Battery Backup (9120B)
Description:
The BRK Brands, Inc. Model Numbers 9120 and 9120B are wire-in, 120V AC 60Hz
single and/or multiple station smoke alarms specifically designed for residential
(Model 9120B only) and institutional applications including sleeping rooms of hospitals, hotels, motels,
dormitories and other multi-family dwellings as defined in standard NFPA 101.
DUAL IONIZATION Models 9120 and 9120B comply with UL217, CSFM, NFPA 72, HUD, FHA and other
agencies that model their codes after the above agencies. They meet building
Dual Ionization sensing chamber. codes where AC and AC/DC with Silence smoke alarms are required. The alarms
Generally more effective at detecting are interconnectable with up to 18 devices, of which 12 can be smoke alarms.
small particles produced by flaming The BRK® 9120 Series alarms feature a dual ionization smoke sensing chamber
fires. Sources may include paper or screened for insect protection, an 85dB horn, 9V battery back-up (all versions
kitchen grease. except model 9120) and a “silence” feature. The “Smart Technology” system is
designed to reduce nuisance alarms. “Latching Alarm Indication” remembers
which unit initiated an alarm. When interconnected in a series, the unit that
LATCHING ALARM triggered the alarm rapidly flashes its red LED indicator. After the alarm condition
subsides, the initiating unit will store in memory or “latch” the information and
INDICATOR begin to flash the green LED indicator 2 seconds on, 2 seconds off. The “Perfect
Mount” system features a gasketless base and a mounting bracket that keeps the
Remembers which unit initiated an alarm. alarm secure over a wide rotation range to allow for true alignment. This will allow
fine-tuning on the positioning to compensate for out of aligned wall studs and to
keep the wording level when wall mounting. A Single button test/silence button
SINGLE BUTTON eliminates confusion. Depending on what mode the alarm is in, pushing the button
will test, silence, re-test the alarm when in silence and clear the latching feature.
TEST/SILENCE Battery installation and removal can occur while the unit is mounted to the ceiling
or wall via the side load battery compartment. Other Contractor Preferred features
Silences and tests alarm with a single include a dust cover to keep alarm clean during construction, keyhole slots in the
button. mounting bracket eliminate the need to remove the electrical box screws for
installation. Two locking features are providedd to prevent battery theft and/or
and/
theft of the unit. Connection to AC
TWO LOCKING
power is made with a
“Quick-Connect” wiring
FEATURES harness. Installation is
quick, easy and cost
Pins are provided to lock battery drawer effective.
and/or alarm to base. Perfect for
apartment, dormitory or hotel
applications.
Available in the following versions:
9120 AC Alarm with silence
9120B AC Alarm with silence and battery backup
9120AB Same as 9120B but with alkaline battery
9120LB Same as 9120B but with lithium battery
9120B-48P 48 pack of Boxed 9120B
9120B-48B 48 pack of Bulk 9120B
9120B-GFD 18 count Gravity Feed Display
91206CP Contractor Bulk 6-pack of 9120 Alarm
9120B6CP Contractor Bulk 6-pack of 9120B Alarm

Listed to

UL 217
Standard
 CAT.
9120 Series TECHNICAL SPECS
Alarm Dimensions: 5.6” dia x 2.0”H
Weight: 6.5 oz (9120); 7.8 oz (9120B)
Operating Voltage: 120V AC 60Hz w/ 9V battery backup (9120B only)
(Model 9120B only) Operating Current: .04 amps (standby/alarm)
Temperature Range: 40°F (4°C) to 100°F (38°C)
MOUNTING
TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW BRACKET Humidity Range: 10% to 90% relative humidity (RH)
Audio Alarm: 85dB at 10 feet
Test/Silence: Electronically simulates smoke condition,
causing the unit to alarm
5.6" Press and hold test/silence button
Alarm Reset: Automatic when smoke clears
Interconnections: Up to 18 units of First Alert or BRK Smoke, CO and
Heat Alarms. Maximum of 12 smoke alarms. See
user’s manual for details.
2.0"
Smoke Sensor: Dual chamber ionization
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SPEC Indicator Lights/Sounds:
AC Power: Constant Green LED
The smoke alarm shall be a BRK Model 9120B (battery backup) or 9120 (no battery DC Power: Intermittent Red LED (9120B only)
backup) and shall provide at a minimum the following features and functions: Local Alarm: Red LED flashes rapidly
1. A Ionization smoke sensing chamber. Remote Alarm: Red LED out.
Latching Alarm: Green LED flashes 2 sec. on/2 sec. off after local alarm
2. The unit shall be capable of self restoring.
3. Fully screened sensing chamber to resist entry of small insects Listing: Listed to UL217 Standard
thereby reducing the probability of unwanted alarms.
SHIPPING SPECS:
4. Powered by 120V AC, 60Hz and have a monitored 9V battery backup model
Individual Carton Dimensions 5.69"L x 2.25"W x 5.59"H
(9120B only). and a solid state piezo horn rated at 85dB at 10 ft.
Weight 0.53 lbs. (9120); .61 lbs. (9120B)
5. A visual green LED power-on indicator to confirm unit is receiving power or
is in alarm. Cube 0.041 ft3
6. A full function test button should check all alarm functions by simulating a smoke UPC 9120: 0 29054 51300 7
condition, causing the unit to alarm. 9120B: 0 29054 51301 4
9120AB: 0 29054 51302 1
7. Silence feature - Temporarily silence unwanted nuisance alarms. 9120LB: 0 29054 51303 8
8. Two Locking features - tamper resistant locking pins that lock battery drawer Master Carton Dimensions 14.43"L x 6.19"W x 12.63"H
and/or alarm to mounting bracket. Master Pack 12 (9120, 9120B, 9120AB, 9120LB)
9. The unit shall be capable of operating between 40°F (4°C) and 18 (9120B-GFD)
100°F (38°C) and relative humidity between 10% and 90%. 48 (9120B-48P, 9120B-48B)
10. The unit shall have a gasketless base for easy installation and be capable of Weight 7.0 lbs. (9120)
keeping alarm secure over a wide rotation range to allow for true alarm 7.9 lbs. (9120B)
alignment. 12.8 lbs: (9120B-GFD)
25.0 lbs (9120B-48P, 9120B-48B)
11. The unit shall have a plug in connector and be capable of interconnection of up to
18 alarms, 12 of which can be smoke alarms. Cube: 0.653 ft3 (9120, 9120B, 9120AB, 9120LB)
1.20 ft3 (9120B-GFD)
12. The unit shall at a minimum meet the requirements of UL217, CSFM, 2.36 ft3 (9120B-48P, 9120B-48B)
NFPA 72, NFPA 101, ICC
I2of5: 9120: 100 29054 51300 4
9120B: 100 29054 51301 1
9120AB: 100 29054 51302 8
INSTALLATION OF ALARM 9120LB: 100 29054 51303 5
Installation of this smoke alarm must conform to all local electrical Pallet Information
codes and Article 760 of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) B
Cases per Layer 19 (9120, 9120B, 9120AB, 9120LB)
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and NFPA 72. Interconnected units must meet the following 678 21 (9120B-GFD)
requirements: Total length of wire interconnecting units should be 6 (9120B-48P, 9120B-48B)
less than 1000 feet, be #18 gauge or larger and be rated at least Number of Layers: 3 (9120, 9120B, 9120AB, 9120LB)
300V. It is recommended that all units be on the same fuse or 2 (9120B-GFD)
circuit breaker. If local codes do not permit, be sure the neutral 3 (9120B-48P, 9120B-48B)
wire is common to both phases. Cases per Pallet: 57 (9120, 9120B, 9120AB, 9120LB)
42 (9120B-GFD)
THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM 18 (9120B-48P, 9120B-48B)
1
3 1. Mounting bracket Units per Pallet: 684 (9120, 9120B, 9120AB, 9120LB)
54 3 1 756 (9120B-GFD)
2. Mounting Slots
3. Locking Pins 864 (9120B-48P, 9120B-48B)
2 4. Hot (Black) AC Wire Cube: 42.2 ft3 (9120, 9120B, 9120AB, 9120LB)
5. Nuetral (White) AC Wire 55.8 ft3 (9120B-GFD)
2
6. Interconnect (Orange) Wire 43.4 ft3 (9120B-48P, 9120B-48B)
7. Battery Drawer Latch Weight: 393 lbs. (9120)
3 6 8. Battery Drawer - Install 439 lbs. (9120B, 9120AB, 9120LB)
9V battery here
7 4
5 601 lbs: (9120B-GFD)
9. Quick-Connect Plug
479 lbs (9120B-48P)
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A 54 3 2 1 649 lbs. (9120B-48B)

8 A. Unswitched 120VAC 60 Hz source ©2009 BRK Brands, Inc. a Jarden Corporation
9 B. To additional units; Maximum = 18 total Company (NYSE: JAH)
(Maximum 12 Smoke Alarms) 3901 Liberty Street Road
1. Smoke Alarm 5. Junction Box Aurora, IL 60504-8122
2. Ceiling or Wall 6. Neutral Wire (White) All rights reserved
3. Power Connector 7. Interconnect Wire (Orange)
4. Wire Nut 8. Hot Wire (Black)
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