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- Page 1 User Manual 10 YEAR LIFE SMOKE ALARM SI-610 10 YEAR LIFE TOAST PROOF SMOKE ALARM SO-610 Please read me – as I could save your life. Please retain this user manual for future reference...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ALARM SMART SILENCE™ AUTOMATIC POWER ENGAGE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SENSOR TECHNOLOGY WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE IN YOUR HOME APPLICATION REPAIR POSITIONING TROUBLESHOOTING LIMITATIONS DISPOSAL HOW TO INSTALL YOUR SMOKE ALARM HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME 1 Preparation SAFER 2 Install mounting plate 3 Fit your smoke alarm WARRANTY 4 Test your smoke alarm RETURNS OPERATION Normal Condition PRODUCT RANGE Low Power Pack Condition ALARM TEST Note: This User Manual is also available in large text and other formats. Please call 0800 141 2561 for further information... -
Page 4: Introduction
The FireAngel smoke in a deactivated state. The power pack is alarms covered by this manual form part... -
Page 5: Sensor Technology
SENSOR TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION There are two main types of smoke alarm. WARNING: Your FireAngel smoke alarm The SI-610 Standard Smoke Alarm uses an can be installed into a new build property ionisation type sensor to detect the presence as additional protection to an existing smoke of smoke. Ionisation type smoke alarms are detection system only. It cannot be used generally more effective at detecting fast,... - Page 6 DINING ROOM smoke alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient fire warning to residents or meet regulatory requirements. This smoke alarm is designed to operate as CELLAR standalone smoke alarm. EXISTING HOMES WARNING: This FireAngel smoke alarm will not communicate with other smoke alarms or fire alarm systems. It is not MINIMUM RECOMMENDATIONS intended as a substitute for a complete alarm system. RECOMMENDED FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION Mobile Homes and Caravans...
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Page 7: Positioning
Examples of slow smouldering fires = (12”) away from the ceiling (see ‘How to cigarette furniture and bedding, install your smoke alarm’). overheating electrical cables. • In ‘dead air’ spaces (see following diagram). It is recommended that your FireAngel • Within 30cm (12”) of light fittings or other smoke alarm is NOT to be fitted in the ceiling based obstructions. following locations: • Bathrooms, shower-rooms, and other very damp or humid areas, where the moisture can cause unwanted alarms. • Kitchens. Kitchens should be protected with self-contained Heat Alarms, as the... -
Page 8: Limitations
LIMITATIONS OF MY AIR SPACES SMOKE ALARM? Your FireAngel smoke alarm is designed to alert you by sounding an alarm when it senses smoke, i.e. it can only sense smoke and alert you if smoke reaches it! If a fire... - Page 9 As the alarm power pack reaches the end to ensure it is in full working order. of its life a low power warning chirp will be Your FireAngel smoke alarm is only suitable emitted every 40 seconds. When this occurs for use in domestic/ residential applications you must replace the unit within 7 days. as covered in this manual. It is not suitable for commercial or industrial applications.
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Page 10: How To Install Your Smoke Alarm
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR SMOKE ALARM IMPORTANT: Make sure you have read and understood this manual before installing your smoke alarm. Preparation Fixing slots Attach the mounting plate to a ceiling or wall. If the alarm is to be mounted on a wall, ensure the mounting plate is aligned correctly. The mounting plate has an arrow moulded into the plastic. This indicates the orientation in which the mounting plate... -
Page 11: Fit Your Smoke Alarm
Fit Your FireAngel Smoke Alarm Test Your FireAngel Smoke Alarm The alarm will only lock into place in one After fitting the alarm to the base plate, wait particular position. Position the smoke for 5 seconds for the alarm to settle then test alarm over the mounting plate lining up the alarm. See ‘Alarm Test’ on page 10 the central vent on the front of the alarm with the ‘X’ moulded into the plastic on the... -
Page 12: Operation
40 seconds to show the alarm is active. Low Power Pack Condition IMPORTANT: Your smoke alarm requires the power pack to have sufficient capacity of power to operate correctly. Should your FireAngel smoke alarm enter a low power pack condition, the unit will emit an audible ‘chirp’ once every 40 seconds. When this occurs you must replace the alarm immediately. Your FireAngel smoke... -
Page 13: Alarm Smart Silence
ALARM SMART SILENCE™ DANGER: If your FireAngel smoke alarm emits the full alarm signal and you are not testing the unit, the smoke alarm is warning you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention. Only use the alarm silence function after making sure that there is no ongoing fire emergency c The red LED on your alarm will flash situation. Do not block the vents on the alarm rapidly during the audible signal. or disable the smoke alarm in any way, as this will remove your protection. In the event of NOTE: The test button accurately tests a known false alarm such as cooking fumes the alarm’s smoke sensing circuit, there... - Page 14 c During the reduced sensitivity reset cycle, the red LED on your alarm will flash more rapidly than normal, approximately once every 10 seconds. d Your alarm will automatically return to full sensitivity on completion of the reset cycle and the red LED will revert to flashing once every 40 seconds. b Your alarm will silence and enter into a reduced sensitivity reset cycle for approximately 10 minutes. DANGER: Never ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or death. If your smoke alarm activates and alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the source of the smoke, get everyone out of the house immediately.
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Page 15: Routine Maintenance
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WARNING: Your FireAngel smoke alarm may false alarm when it is being cleaned using a vacuum cleaner. Your FireAngel smoke alarm has been designed to be as maintenance-free as IMPORTANT: Do not use solvents or possible, however there are several things cleaners on your FireAngel smoke alarm, you must do to keep it working properly. as they may cause damage to the sensor or circuitry. The unit can be wiped with a... -
Page 16: What To Do In Case Of Fire In Your Home
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF box rather than a mobile phone (as the location can be traced from the number if A FIRE IN YOUR HOME the line is lost, or the battery runs out for example). • If you have made a family escape plan and • Give the address and your name. practiced it with your family, you have • Never go back inside the building until a increased their chances of escaping safely. member of the fire service has told you it Go over the following rules with your is safe to do so. children each time you have fire drills. This will help everyone remember them in case Contact your local Fire and Rescue Service. of a real emergency. They will give you more ideas about how to • Don’t panic, stay calm. Your safe escape make your home safer from fires and how to may depend on thinking clearly and plan your family’s escape. remembering what you have practiced. • Notify every member in the residence of the fire. -
Page 17: Repair
If your smoke alarm is not operating properly, see the next section ‘Troubleshooting’. If you cannot solve the problem, please call the Technical Support Line. If your FireAngel smoke alarm is no longer under warranty, replace immediately with a comparable FireAngel brand smoke alarm. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution Your FireAngel smoke alarm does not sound • Make sure alarm has been rotated during testing clockwise as far as it can go and is securely located on mounting plate (this means the power pack has been activated). If testing immediately after first activating the alarm you should allow a few seconds for the alarm to settle before testing. • Make sure you push the test button firmly • If the unit has been silenced is in low sensitivity mode it may not test. Wait 15 minutes then try again. • If the alarm has been recently fitted and it still fails to self test then contact technical support (see page 17). Your FireAngel smoke alarm goes into alarm • SI-610 Only: Ionisation alarms can be when first fitting to the mounting plate affected by high levels of static. It may be that the false alarm has been caused by this when handling the alarm. Remove static that may have been transferred to the alarm by wiping the front cover with a slightly damp cloth. Your FireAngel smoke alarm chirps • Check the location of your smoke alarm intermittently (see ‘Application & Positioning’). • Check that your smoke alarm is definitely the source of chirping; make sure the noise isn’t coming from another alarm (smoke/carbon monoxide/burglar/gas alarm) by process of elimination. - Page 19 (see the section on ‘Positioning’). • Clean the smoke alarm (see the section on ‘Routine Maintenance’). • For SI-610 smoke alarm only remove build-up of static electricity by wiping your FireAngel smoke alarm with a slightly damp cloth. You experience frequent unwanted alarms • Check the location of your FireAngel smoke alarm (see the section on ‘Positioning’). • Clean the smoke alarm (see the section on ‘Routine Maintenance’). • SI-610 Only: Remove buildup of static electricity by wiping your smoke alarm with a slightly damp cloth. • If the frequent unwanted alarms continue contact technical support for advice. If the alarm fails to operate correctly, the If you have any questions about the advice of the manufacturer should be sought operation of your alarm, please contact the FireAngel Technical Support Team between 9am - 5pm Monday – Friday. Telephone: 0800 141 2561 (1-800 523171 in EIRE) or e-mail: technicalsupport@fireangel.co.uk You can also visit the support section of our website www.fireangel.co.uk...
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Page 20: Disposal
DISPOSAL HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME SAFER Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household Installing smoke alarms is only one step in waste. protecting your family from fires. You must also take steps to reduce the chances of fires Please recycle where facilities starting in your home. If a fire does start, you exist. Check with your local authority, retailer must increase your chances of escaping. or manufacturer for recycling/disposal advice as regional variations apply. To have a good fire safety program you must: Once the alarm is removed from the mounting plate the internal powerpack 1 Install smoke alarms properly. Carefully... - Page 21 they are properly installed, away from • Decide on a meeting place a safe any combustible materials. distance from your house. Again, if you have them, make sure that all your • Keep portable heaters and open flames children understand that they should go such as candles away from combustible and wait for you there if there is a fire. materials. • Hold fire drills at least every 6 months to • Do not allow rubbish to accumulate make sure that everyone, including small inside your home as this provides children, know what to do to escape sources for combustion. safely. • Keep a supply of extra batteries on hand • Know where to go to call the Fire and for your battery powered Smoke Alarms. Rescue Service from outside your home. 4 Develop a family escape plan and practice Contact your local Fire and Rescue it with everyone in the household, Service. They will give you more ideas including small children if you have them. about how to make your home safer • Draw a floor plan of your home, and find from fires and how to plan your family’s two ways to exit from each room. There escape. should be one way to get out of each bedroom without opening the door, and alternate means of escape from an upper floor in the event of the stairs being blocked (such as a fire escape). • Make sure everyone recognises the smoke alarm signal and knows how to react to it. • If there are small children to consider it is important to explain to them what the smoke alarm signal means. Teach them...
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Page 22: Warranty
SI-610, and for 10 (ten) years for the SI-610 and SO-610 SO-610 Sprue Safety Products Ltd, at its products. This warranty does not affect your... -
Page 23: Returns
RETURNS PRODUCT RANGE We recommend that you contact the Sprue Safety Products Ltd. manufacture an FireAngel Technical Support Line in the first extensive range of home safety products instance on 0800 141 2561, text phone users including smoke alarms, carbon monoxide dial 18001 0800 141 2561 or callers from EIRE alarms, fire extinguishers and remote dial 1-800 523171. - Page 24 NOTES...
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- Page 28 Smoke alarm devices EN 14604:2005 SO-610 0832-CPD-1336 Smoke alarm devices EN 14604:2005 A Sprue Safety Products Brand SI-610 Certificate No.651d/02 SI-610 / SO-610 Sprue Safety Products Ltd. SO-610 GN0384R3 Certificate No.651d/05 Vanguard Centre, Sir William Lyons Road, Coventry CV4 7EZ UK...
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