Fireangel SW1 User Manual

SW1 MAINS POWERED OPTICAL SMOKE ALARM	18
WITH 9V BATTERY BACK-UP	0359-CPR-00650
	EN 14604:2005 +AC:2008
USER MANUAL	Smoke alarm devices
	DOP: SADOP-SW1-01

220-240 V AC 50-60 Hz mains powered smoke alarm. 9V battery back-up.

WARNING: Wiring should be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with local building standards. The wiring must conform to current regulations for electrical installations. Check with local building and fire regulations for your property, to ensure compliance.

Optical smoke alarms are suitable for detecting slow smouldering fires. Like other smoke alarms, they can be subject to nuisance alarms from steam and should not be placed near bathrooms.

For the earliest warning, we recommend smoke alarms are fitted in all rooms where the temperature is between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F). Prolonged exposure to temperatures outside those stated above will reduce product life.

This smoke alarm is not intended for any non-residential, commercial or industrial application, nor for any other purpose than described above.

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2. INSTALLATION

2a	Unwrap battery. Insert battery into battery compartment	2b	Switch off electricity supply.
	(match ‘+’ to ‘+’). Remove dust cover. Press and hold the
	test / button for 5 seconds. The alarm will sound.		Remove the baseplate by twisting the alarm anti-clockwise.
			Connect the house wiring to the power connector provided.
			Ensure a permanent connection is made in a suitable junction
			box (not provided).		Brown (live)
			No connection should
					Blue (neutral)
			be made to the mains
					Black or grey (interlink)
			electricity supply
					Earth
			earth terminal.
			Terminate house		Junction box
			wiring earth in spare		(not provided)
	Push and twist the alarm clockwise onto the base plate.		connector.
			Fit the base to ceiling
2c Turn the electricity supply back on and check that the					Baseplate
			using the screws
				Brown
	green LED is on.		provided. Feed the		White
				Blue
			wiring through the
					Power connector
			hole in the base plate
			and connect the
			power adapter to
			the alarm.

If desired, the alarm can be interconnected with up to 11 other smoke, heat or carbon monoxide alarms from the FireAngel range via the 'I' connector. (See Optional Interconnecting Feature).

3. SILENCE FEATURE

In a known false alarm, the alarm can be silenced temporarily.

3a	Press and hold the		3b	The alarm will silence for	8
	test	button for 5
				8 minutes.
	seconds.

Smoke alarms can react to cooking fumes or other non emergency situations. Your alarm features ‘Silence’ technology.

In the event of a known false alarm you can temporarily silence it by pressing the test button. After 8 minutes your alarm will automatically return to full sensitivity.

The red LED on the front of the alarm will flash once every 8 seconds to show that it is in Silence mode.

The alarm will sound continuously and the red LED will flash every second when the alarm senses smoke.

NEVER IGNORE ANY ALARM. If an alarm is sounding, it is warning you of a potentially hazardous situation. Do not ignore it. Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or death. If your smoke alarm activates and you are not absolutely certain of the source of smoke, get everyone out of the house immediately.

5a

5c

5e

Test the alarm every month.

Press the test / button for 5 seconds. The alarm will sound.

Do not use cleaners or solvents.

Replace the alarm every

10 years.

5. MAINTENANCE

5b	Vacuum your alarm
	every 3 months.

5d Do not paint the alarm.

Do not use any other test method except the process described in this manual.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If the green LED does not light when the alarm	• Check that your smoke alarm is connected to the power
is connected to power:		supply and that the battery is correctly installed.
If your smoke alarm does not sound during	•	Check that your alarm is connected to the power supply and that the
testing:		battery is installed correctly.
	•	If testing after installation, allow a few seconds for the alarm to settle.
	•	Push and hold the centre of the test / button firmly for 5 seconds.
	•	Check that the alarm is properly connected to the mains power.
If your smoke alarm activates when no smoke	•	Check the location of your smoke alarm.
is visible:	• Clean the smoke alarm.
If your smoke alarm sounds unusual or	•	Check the location of your smoke alarm.
‘chirps’ intermittently:	•	Check that your smoke alarm is definitely the source of the chirping;
		make sure the noise isn’t coming from another alarm.
	•	If the alarm ‘chirps’ every 32 seconds and the red LED flashes at the
		same time - replace the battery.
	•	If the alarm ‘chirps’ every 32 seconds without a red LED flash, a fault is
		indicated - contact Techincal Support.
If you experience frequent unwanted alarms:	•	Check the location of your smoke alarm.
	• Clean the smoke alarm.

1. POSITIONING

1

150mm

300mm

150mm

300mm

600mm

Your smoke alarm is suitable for the landing, hallway, bedroom, living room and dining room

Smoke alarms should be sited at least 300mm from light fittings and walls. Ideally as central as possible in the room.

If there is fluorescent lighting, smoke alarms should be installed at least 1500mm from these fittings and wiring. Keep any wiring at least 1000mm from fluorescent lighting. Do not use circuits containing fluorescent light fittings or dimmer switches.

Smoke alarms should be positioned at no more than 600mm vertically below the highest point in the room.

If positioning your smoke alarm on the wall, the top of the alarm must be between 150mm and 300mm below the ceiling, and at least 300mm from a neighbouring wall.

Locations of alarms must be compliant with either BS 5839: Part 6 or relevant Building Regulations if in any doubt.

OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURE

2d	Press and hold the test / button for	2e	Remove locking plug from baseplate.
	5 seconds. The alarm will sound.		Insert into hole between base plate and alarm

To enable removal of the alarm, withdraw the locking plug with a pair of pliers.

IMPORTANT: The circuit used to Power the alarm must be a 24 hour voltage circuit that cannot be turned off by a switch.

In accordance with BS 5839: Part 6, we recommend: For mains powered alarms, each with an integral standby supply, the mains electricity supply should take the form of either a) an independent circuit at the dwelling’s main circuit board, in which case no other electrical equipment should be connected to this circuit (other than a dedicated monitoring device installed to indicate failure of the mains electricity supply to the alarms); or b) a separately electrically protected, regularly used local lighting circuit. Check with local building and fire regulations for your property, to ensure compliance.

Ensure dust cover is removed before operation.

The red LED on the front of the alarm should flash once every 32 seconds (approx.) to show that the alarm sensor is in actively monitoring for smoke. When the test button is pressed, the alarm will flash once every 8 seconds for 8 minutes.

4. OPTIONAL INTERCONNECTING FEATURE

Up to 12 FireAngel mains smoke, heat or carbon monoxide alarms can be interconnected on a single network.

4a

For multiple alarm installations use a ‘three core and earth’ style cable between all the alarms to be interconnected.

Connect the 3rd core of the cable (‘Interconnect’ cable), to the white wire from the smoke alarm’s power connector (see Installation).

WIRING KEY

= Earth

To other alarms

= Interconnect

Mains 230V AC

= Neutral

Power Supply

if fitted

= Live

10

4b

Test each alarm and ensure every connected alarm

sounds within 10 seconds.

On an interconnected network, only the alarm that senses the fire will sound and flash its LED. Other connected alarms will sound a warning but will not flash their LED. Do not connect more than 11 other devices.

IMPORTANT: The interconnect wire (minimum 0.75 mm2 cable) must be treated as Live, it should be insulated and sheathed.

6. LOW BATTERY WARNING

6a	When the alarm battery is low, the alarm will ‘chirp’	6b	Switch off electricity supply.
	and the LED will flash every 32 seconds.
		6c	Twist alarm
			anti-clockwise to
			remove from base
			plate and disconnect
			power adapter.
6d	Replace the batteries and re-install.	6e	Always test the alarm after replacing
	(See 'Installation')		the batteries.

Your alarm requires 1 x 9V (PP3) battery. Under normal use, the battery should last approximately one year. Use of a battery other than those recommended here may have a detrimental effect on the alarm performance:

Duracell MN1604, Gold Peak: GP1604S, GP1604A, Raymax: 6F22, 6LR61.

WARRANTY AND DISPOSAL

Sprue Safety Products Ltd warrants to the original purchaser that its enclosed smoke alarm be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal residential use and service for a period of 5 (five) years from the date of purchase (not including the replaceable battery). Provided product is sent back to Sprue Safety Products with proof and date of purchase, Sprue Safety Products Ltd hereby warrants that during the

5 (five) year period commencing from the date of purchase Sprue Safety Products Ltd, at its discretion, agrees to replace the unit free of charge. The warranty on any replacement SW1 alarm, will last for the remainder of the period of the original warranty in respect of the alarm originally purchased – that is from the date of original purchase and not from the date of receipt of the replacement product. Sprue Safety Products Ltd reserves the right to offer an alternative product similar to that being replaced if the original model is no longer available or in stock. This warranty applies to the original retail purchaser from the date of original retail purchase and is not transferable. Proof of purchase is required.

This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse, disassembly, abuse or lack of reasonable care of the product, or applications not in accordance with the user manual. It does not cover events and conditions outside of Sprue Safety Products Ltd’s control, such as Acts of God (fire, severe weather etc.). It does not apply to retail stores, service centres or any distributors or agents. Sprue Safety Products Ltd will not recognise any changes to this warranty by third parties.

Sprue Safety Products Ltd shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any expressed or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration for 5 (five) years.

This warranty does not affect your statutory rights. Except for death or personal injury, Sprue Safety Products Ltd shall not be liable for any loss of use, damage, cost or expense relating to this product or for any indirect, or consequential loss, damages or costs incurred by you or any other user of this product.

DISPOSAL

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with your other household waste. The alarm is ideally suited for disposal within the waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) recycling scheme.

Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority, retailer or contact our Technical Support team for recycling/disposal advice as regional variations apply.

Once the batteries are removed, the low battery warning chirp will stop. The batteries should always be removed before disposal. Do not attempt to open. Do not burn.