User Manual
SMOKE ALARM
10YEAR LIFE
ST-620
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EN 14604:2005 |
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Smoke alarm devices |
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ST-620
GN0681R5
A Sprue Safety Products Brand
Sprue Safety Products Ltd.
Vanguard Centre, Sir William Lyons Road, Coventry CV4 7EZ UK
Technical Support: 0800 141 2561
EIRE dial: 1-800 523171
Email: technicalsupport@sprue.com
Web: www.fireangel.co.uk
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CONTENTS
Introduction |
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Operation |
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Automatic Power Engage |
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AlarmTest |
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Thermoptek Sensor |
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Alarm Smart Silence™ |
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Technology |
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Troubleshooting |
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Positioning |
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Maintenance |
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How to InstallYour Smoke |
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Disposal |
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Alarm |
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Warranty |
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NOTE: This user manual is also available in large text and other formats. Please call 0800 141 2561 for further information.
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INTRODUCTION
typical response time to fast flaming fires significantly.
IMPORTANT: This user manual contains |
Thermoptek alarms are “toast-proof” |
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important information regarding the |
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operation of your smoke alarm. Ensure you |
meaning they can be positioned in area |
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read this user manual fully before installing |
close to kitchens that may be affected by |
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and operating the alarm. If you are installing |
cooking fumes. Heat alarms should be used |
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this smoke alarm for use by others, you |
in kitchens where required. |
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must leave this manual (or a copy of it) with |
POSITIONING |
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the end user. |
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AUTOMATIC |
WARNING: Your smoke alarm can be |
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installed into a new build property as |
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POWER ENGAGE |
additional protection to an existing smoke |
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detection system only. It cannot be used |
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Your 10 year life smoke alarm is powered |
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as a substitute for a hard wired system as |
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by an internal lithium power pack. To avoid |
required in new build properties. In this |
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unnecessary use of the power pack prior to |
type of property the building regulations |
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installation, and to ease disposal when the |
require alarms to be interlinked. You can |
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alarm reaches the end of its life, the alarm is |
obtain further information from your local |
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supplied with the power pack in a deactivated |
fire service or building control department |
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state. The power pack is automatically |
at your local council offices. These sources |
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enabled when the alarm is fully locked on to |
generally provide advice on new builds or |
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the base plate. |
projects that require planning permission. |
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IMPORTANT: Your alarm will not work until |
Your smoke alarm typically meets the |
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it is correctly located and secured on the |
minimum requirements for family living |
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base plate. |
units in existing buildings, as long as at |
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THERMOPTEK SENSOR |
least one unit is installed on each floor/level |
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of your property. |
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TECHNOLOGY |
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In order to achieve the earliest fire warning, |
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This combines an optical sensing chamber |
we recommend that a smoke alarm is |
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with thermal enhancement. The alarm is |
fitted in all rooms where the temperature |
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effective at detecting slow burning fires, and |
is normally between 4°C (40°F) and 38°C |
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constant monitoring of temperature changes |
(100°F). Check that the smoke alarm is |
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enables the sensitivity of the alarm to be |
correctly positioned for the particular |
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instantly increased thereby quickening the |
dwelling into which it is intended to be |
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installed. |
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WARNING: The alarm positions shown |
Multi-family or mixed occupant |
below are based on typical homes. |
residence (Tenancy building, student |
Construction and layout of individual |
accommodation) |
dwellings will vary, so this should be |
Your smoke alarm can also be used in |
regarded only as a guide. Check with your |
individual flats and bedsits, providing the |
local fire station for further guidance. |
same conditions are met as for a single- |
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family residence. However, there must |
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already be a primary fire detection system |
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that meets regulatory requirements |
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for common areas such as lobbies and |
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hallways. |
BEDROOM HALL BEDROOM
DINING ROOM |
LOUNGE |
CELLAR
EXISTING HOMES
MINIMUM RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDED FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION
NOTE: Kitchens should be covered by a self contained heat detector.
Institutions and Hotels
This includes motels, hospitals, day care facilities, long-term health care facilities, boarding houses and dormitories. Your smoke alarm can be used in individual sleeping/resident rooms, providing the same conditions are met as for a singlefamily residence. However, there must already be a primary fire detection system that meets regulatory requirements for common areas such as lobbies and hallways. Use of this 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 a standalone smoke alarm.
WARNING: This 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.
Mobile Homes and Caravans
This smoke alarm is suitable for use in mobile homes and caravans.
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