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SMOKE ALARM

SL-602 USER MANUAL

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Page 1 ATOM SMOKE ALARM SL-602 USER MANUAL Please read me – as I could save your life. This user manual is available in large text. Please call 0800 141 2561...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ALARM TEST SENSOR TECHNOLOGY ALARM SILENCE APPLICATION ROUTINE MAINTENANCE POSITIONING WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE IN YOUR HOME LIMITATIONS REPAIR HOW TO INSTALL YOUR SMOKE ALARM TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Preparation DISPOSAL 2 Install mounting ring 3 Fit your smoke alarm HOW TO MAKE YOUR 4 Test your smoke alarm HOME SAFER OPERATION WARRANTY Normal Condition RETURNS Low Battery Condition PRODUCT RANGE BATTERY REPLACEMENT...
Page 3: Introduction
Alarms before installing and operating the conforming to European Standard alarm. If you are installing this smoke EN 14604:2005 must respond to alarm for use by others, you must both fire types within specified time leave this manual (or a copy of it) frames. The ATOM SL-602 uses an with the end user. optical (photoelectric) type sensor to...
Page 4: Application
APPLICATION detect the presence of smoke. For maximum protection, use both Your smoke alarm typically meets the types of smoke alarms on each level minimum requirements for family of your home. living units in existing buildings, as long as at least one unit is installed on each floor/level of your property. In order to achieve the earliest fire warning, we recommend that a smoke alarm is fitted in all rooms where the temperature is normally...
Page 5 appropriate to the environment. property the building regulations Check the section on ‘Positioning’ require alarms to be interlinked. to ensure that the smoke alarm is You can obtain further information to be correctly positioned for the from your local fire service or particular dwelling into which it is building control department at intended to be installed.
Page 6 as a guide. Check with your local fire station for further guidance. EXISTING HOMES MINIMUM RECOMMENDATIONS BEDROOM HALL BEDROOM RECOMMENDED FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION NOTE: Kitchens should be covered by a self DINING ROOM LOUNGE contained heat detector. CELLAR...
Page 7 Multi-family or mixed occupant care facilities, long-term health care facilities, boarding houses and residence (Tenancy building, dormitories. Your smoke alarm can student accommodation) Your FireAngel smoke alarm can also be used in individual sleeping/ be used in individual flats and bedsits, resident rooms, providing the providing the same conditions are same conditions are met as for a met as for a single-family residence.
Page 8 This smoke alarm is designed to Commercial and Industrial Premises operate as a standalone smoke This smoke alarm is not intended alarm. for any non-residential, commercial or industrial application, nor for any WARNING: This FireAngel other purpose than described above. smoke alarm will not communicate with other smoke alarms or fire alarm systems. It is not intended as a substitute for a complete alarm system.
Page 9: Positioning
POSITIONING other very damp or humid areas, where the moisture can cause Optical smoke alarms are less unwanted alarms. prone to false alarms from cooking • Kitchens. Kitchens should be fumes, and are therefore suitable protected with self-contained for locations near kitchens. However Heat Alarms, as the combustion optical smoke alarms are more particles from cooking susceptible to nuisance alarms from...
Page 10 sensitive or impairing smoke can clog openings to the sensing chamber, preventing smoke entry. entry or causing unwanted • In areas where the ambient alarms. temperature is not controlled • and may regularly drift below Within 30cm (12”) of a fluorescent 4° C (40° F) or above 38° C (100° F) light fitting which emits electrical e.g. unheated buildings, open ‘noise’ that can prevent correct attic spaces.
Page 11 • Within 30cm (12”) of light fittings or other ceiling based obstructions. BEST LOCATION (IN CENTRE OF CEILING) 1 METRE DEAD (3 FEET) AIR SPACES 10CM (4 INCHES)
Page 12: Limitations
WHAT ARE THE LIMITATIONS smoke alarm should also be fitted in OF MY SMOKE ALARM? every room. This smoke alarm cannot be used Your FireAngel smoke alarm is to provide primary fire detection designed to alert you by sounding in common areas used by different an alarm when it senses smoke, i.e. it residents such as blocks of flats and can only sense smoke and alert you hotels. The FireAngel smoke alarm if smoke reaches it! If a fire develops...
Page 13 is not installed in the best position, Your FireAngel smoke alarm or if furniture or other obstacles are will advise you of a low battery located between the smoke alarm condition by emitting an audible ‘chirp’ every 48 seconds. When and the fire. this occurs you must change the WARNING: Your smoke alarm battery in the unit within 30 days to will not operate without a maintain correct operation.
Page 14 level. Temporary or permanently WARNING: The Smoke alarm is impaired hearing may result in the not suitable for alerting hearing alarm not being heard. Stereos, impaired residents. We recommend traffic and other loud sources may that specially designed warning also prevent the alarm being heard. systems be installed that will alert Heavy sleepers and residents under hearing impaired residents. the influence of alcohol or drugs WARNING: The smoke alarm may also not hear or respond to the accompanying this manual...
Page 15 fire within sufficient time to alert heat or gas. It will not prevent or you of the danger and provide extinguish fires. adequate time for your escape. This FireAngel smoke alarm has a In order to maximise your level limited life of 10 years and should of safety always test your smoke not be considered as a substitute alarm frequently to ensure it is in...
Page 16: How To Install Your Smoke Alarm
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR marking the position of the drill SMOKE ALARM holes. With an appropriately sized drill, drill the holes and insert the IMPORTANT: Make sure you plastic fixing anchors supplied (if have read and understood needed). See diagram overleaf. this manual before installing your smoke alarm.
Page 17: Install Mounting Ring
2 Install Mounting Ring 1 Preparation Fit the mounting ring to the ceiling using the screws provided. Ensuring that the screw heads are flush. 2 Install Mounting Ring Fixing slots...
Page 18: Fit Your Smoke Alarm
3 Fit Your FireAngel Smoke Alarm IMPORTANT: Activate the battery before installing your smoke alarm by removing the clear plastic battery spacer from underneath the battery, ensuring the battery remains in place. 3 Fit Your FireAngel Smoke Alarm Position the smoke alarm over the mounting ring and turn clockwise.
Page 19: Test Your Smoke Alarm
4 Test Your FireAngel OPERATION Smoke Alarm Normal Condition See ‘Alarm Test’ on page 22. The combined red LED and test button on the side of the alarm should flash once every 48 seconds to show the alarm is active. Low Battery Condition IMPORTANT: Your smoke alarm requires a battery with a sufficient capacity of power to operate correctly. This must also be correctly installed.
Page 20: Battery Replacement
BATTERY REPLACEMENT Should your FireAngel smoke alarm enter a low battery condition, the IMPORTANT: Only use CR2 unit will emit an audible ‘chirp’ once size 3V Lithium batteries for every 48 seconds. When this occurs replacement. Use of a battery you should replace the battery other than that recommended immediately. Your FireAngel smoke may have a detrimental effect on alarm will continue to warn of this the detector’s operation. Use of low battery condition for at least 30...
Page 21 Recommended Battery: close to the alarm when installing CR2 3V Lithium Battery battery. Replacing the battery The battery is designed to last for at least 5 years. When the battery nears the end of its life, the smoke alarm emits a low battery chirp every 48 seconds to warn you to replace the battery.
Page 22 the battery label is folded and kept outside of the battery aperture. The red LED on the test button should now flash every 48 seconds to show the alarm is active. c Replace the alarm on its mounting ring. Position the b Remove the existing battery and smoke alarm over the mounting replace with a new CR2 size 3V ring and turn clockwise you Lithium battery making sure should feel the alarm click into that the positive and negative...
Page 23: Alarm Test
a Press the combined LED and test d Test your alarm as explained in the next section ‘Alarm Test’. button on the side of the alarm. ALARM TEST b The unit will emit a loud (85dB at 3 meters) alarm, while the test button is depressed.
Page 24 smoke sensing circuit. There is no need to test your alarm with smoke. If your smoke alarm fails to give an audible test signal, please refer immediately to the troubleshooting guide at the end of this manual. WARNING: Test your smoke alarm at least once per month. c The red LED on your alarms test button will flash rapidly during the audible signal. NOTE: The test button accurately tests the alarm’s...
Page 25: Alarm Silence
alarm signal and you are not ALARM SILENCE testing the unit, the smoke alarm Your smoke alarm has a temporary is warning you of a potentially silence feature. Smoke alarms can dangerous situation that requires sometimes react to cooking fumes your immediate attention. Only or other non emergency situations.
Page 26 a Press and release the test b Your alarm will silence and button. The alarm sound will switch off for approximately 10 immediately stop. minutes and then automatically switch itself back on.
Page 27 c If you wish to switch the alarm DANGER: Never ignore any back on before the 10 minutes alarm. Ignoring the alarm has passed, simply push the may result in injury or death. If test button again. The alarm your smoke alarm activates and will sound and the red LED will alarms and you are not absolutely revert to flashing once every 48...
Page 28: Routine Maintenance
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Attempting to open the case will invalidate your Warranty. Your FireAngel smoke alarm Testing has been designed to be as Test your smoke alarm once every maintenance-free as possible and month see section ‘Alarm Test’ on although the unit requires only page 22. Any test failures should be battery maintenance for its entire reported to the FireAngel Technical...
Page 29 IMPORTANT: Do not use solvents or cleaners on your FireAngel smoke alarm, as they may cause damage to the sensor or circuitry. The unit can be wiped with a slightly damp cloth. CAUTION: Do not paint the smoke alarm as this may block WARNING: Your FireAngel the openings and prevent smoke smoke alarm may false alarm from entering the sensor.
Page 30: What To Do In Case Of Fire In Your Home
• WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF Don’t panic, stay calm. Your A FIRE IN YOUR HOME safe escape may depend on thinking clearly and • If you have made a family remembering what you have escape plan and practiced practiced. it with your family, you have • Notify every member in the increased their chances of residence of the fire. escaping safely. Go over the • following rules with your Get out of the house as quickly children each time you have fire as possible. Follow a planned drills. This will help everyone escape route. Do not stop remember them in case of a to collect anything or to get real emergency. dressed.
Page 31 • • Meet at your planned meeting Feel the doors to see if they place after leaving the house. are hot. If they are hot, do not Carry out a headcount. open them – use an alternative escape route. • Call the Fire brigade on 999 as • Stay close to the floor. Smoke soon as possible from outside and hot gases rise. your house. If possible use a • neighbours phone or phone Cover your nose and box rather than a mobile phone mouth with a cloth (wet if (as the location can be traced possible). Take short, shallow from the number if the line is breaths. lost, or the battery runs out for • Keep doors and windows example). closed. Open them only if you • Give the address and your have to in order to escape. name.
Page 32: Repair
• REPAIR Never go back inside the building until a member of the DO NOT attempt to repair your fire service has told you it is safe FireAngel smoke alarm doing so to do so. will invalidate your warranty. If your smoke alarm is not operating Contact your local Fire Brigade. properly, see the next section They will give you more ideas about ‘Troubleshooting’. If you cannot how to make your home safer from solve the problem, please call the fires and how to plan your family’s...
Page 33: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution Your FireAngel smoke alarm does • Make sure you have installed the battery correctly – see not test when installed or when the battery has been replaced pages 17 & 22. • Replace battery. If the battery Your FireAngel smoke alarm has been recently fitted and chirps intermittently the chirping continues then contact technical support, see page 37.
Page 34 • Check the location of your Your FireAngel smoke alarm smoke alarm (see ‘Application chirps intermittently & 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/gas/burglar alarm) by process of elimination.
Page 35 • Check the location of your Your FireAngel smoke alarm activates when no smoke is smoke alarm (see the section visible on ‘Positioning’). • Clean the smoke alarm (see the section on ‘Routine Maintenance’).
Page 36 • Check the location of your You experience frequent unwanted alarms FireAngel smoke alarm (see the section on ‘Positioning’). • Clean the smoke alarm (see the section on ‘Routine Maintenance’). • If the frequent unwanted alarms continue contact technical support for advice.
Page 37 • Make sure you push the test Your FireAngel smoke alarm does not sound during testing button firmly • If the unit has been silenced it is switched off and will not test. Pressing the button will switch the alarm back on. Press again to test the alarm. • Replace battery. If the battery has been recently fitted and the alarm still fails to self test then contact technical support.
Page 38 If you have any questions about Alarm continues not to operate correctly. the 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...
Page 39: Disposal
DISPOSAL The battery should be removed before disposal of the smoke alarm. Waste electrical Both the battery and the smoke products should not alarm should be disposed of in line be disposed of with with current regulations. regular household You can also return your smoke waste. Please recycle alarm to us for disposal. For return where facilities exist. Check with address see the section on Returns, your local authority, retailer or the...
Page 40: How To Make Your Home Safer
HOW TO MAKE YOUR Carefully follow ALL the HOME SAFER instructions in this manual. Keep your smoke alarms clean, Installing smoke alarms is only one and test them every week. step in protecting your family from SMOKE ALARMS THAT DO NOT fires. You must also take steps to WORK WILL NOT ALERT YOU. reduce the chances of fires starting in your home. If a fire does start, 2 Replace your smoke alarms you must increase your chances of immediately if they are not escaping.
Page 41 Never smoke in bed. properly installed, away from any combustible materials. • Keep matches and cigarette • lighters away from children. Keep portable heaters and open flames such as candles • Store flammable materials in away from combustible proper containers. Never use materials. them near an open flame or • sparks. Do not allow rubbish to accumulate inside your home • Keep electrical appliances and as this provides sources for wiring in good condition. Do combustion. not overload electrical circuits. • Keep a supply of extra batteries • Keep cookers, fireplaces, on hand for your battery chimneys, and barbecue grills powered Smoke Alarms. grease free. Make sure they are...
Page 42 • 4 Develop a family escape plan Make sure everyone recognises and practice it with everyone in the smoke alarm signal and the household, including small knows how to react to it. children if you have them. • If there are small children to • Draw a floor plan of your home, consider it is important to and find two ways to exit from explain to them what the each room. There should be smoke alarm signal means. one way to get out of each Teach them that they must be bedroom without opening the prepared to leave the home by door, and alternate means of themselves if necessary. Show escape from an upper floor in them how to check to see if the event of the stairs being doors are hot before opening blocked (such as a fire escape). them. Show them how to stay close to the floor and crawl if...
Page 43 necessary. Show them how to everyone, including small use an alternative exit if the children, know what to do to door is hot and should not be escape safely. opened. • Know where to go to call the • Decide on a meeting place a Fire Brigade from outside your safe distance from your house. home. Contact your local Fire Again, if you have them, make Brigade. They will give you sure that all your children more ideas about how to make understand that they should go your home safer from fires and wait for you there if there is and how to plan your family’s a fire. escape. • Hold fire drills at least every 6 months to make sure that...
Page 44: Warranty
Sprue Safety Products Ltd warrants at its discretion, agrees to replace to the original purchaser that its the unit free of charge. The warranty enclosed smoke alarm be free on any replacement SL-602 alarm, from defects in materials and will last for the remainder of the workmanship under normal...
Page 45 being replaced if the original model events and conditions outside of is no longer available or in stock. Sprue Safety Products Ltd’s control, This warranty applies to the original such as Acts of God (fire, severe weather etc.). It does not apply to retail purchaser from the date of original retail purchase and is not retail stores, service centres or any transferable. Proof of purchase is distributors or agents. Sprue Safety...
Page 46 implied warranty. Except to the loss, damages or costs incurred extent prohibited by applicable by you or any other user of this law, any implied warranty of product. merchantability or fitness for a This warranty does not cover the particular purpose is limited in battery, which is considered a user duration for 2 (two) years.
Page 47: Returns
RETURNS If there is a fault that we are unable to resolve then our technical We recommend that you contact support team member will provide the FireAngel Technical Support you with a returns authority Line in the first instance on 0800 number so that your product can 141 2561, or callers from EIRE be returned for testing.
Page 48: Product Range
PRODUCT RANGE Sprue Safety Products Ltd Vanguard Centre Sprue Safety Products Ltd. Sir William Lyons Road manufactures an extensive range Coventry CV4 7EZ UK of home safety products including smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers and remote sounding devices. For more details visit www.fireangel.co.uk...
Page 49 The ATOM Smoke Alarm by FireAngel design by in Denmark Exclusively distributed in the UK by FireAngel Manufactured by Cavius Aps, Denmark, 8600 Silkeberg SL-602 0359-CPD-0059 Smoke alarm devices GN1309/S2/R2 EN 14604:2005...
Page 50 The ATOM is everything you d expect in a ﬁrst class smoke alarm. It s quick and easy to ﬁt, the replaceable battery will last for 5 years, the optical sensor will reduce nuisance alarms from cooking fumes, it has award winning design, and it s much smaller than standard alarms.