Kidde 123I, 123/9HI, 123/9HILL, 123/9EI, 223I User guide

Smoke and Heat alarm

Owner’s Manual

230V Interconnectable Mains Operated Alarms For models:

123I, 123/9HI, 123/9HILL, 123/9EI, 223I, 223/9I, 223/9ILL, 223/9HI, 223/9HILL, 323/9HI, 323/9HILL

Your home is protected with a Kidde Fyrnetics alarm.

Please read through our guide in full. It should be retained for future reference.

Cut out page 6 and pin up near your Consumer Unit/Fuse Box.

Kidde Fyrnetics recommends for maximum protection that both ionisation and optical (photo-electric) smoke alarms be installed. Ionisation technology is faster at detecting fast flaming fires that give off little smoke. Optical (photo-electric) technology is faster at responding to slow, smouldering smoky fires. Heat alarms are installed in environments where excessive steam, dust etc. make smoke alarms impractical e.g. kitchens/boiler rooms/lofts.

Electrical rating 230V AC, 50Hz 80mA max per alarm

(maximum 80mA for originating unit with 24 alarms interconnected).

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Lic No: 7861

BS 5446: Pt. 1: 2000

*Kite mark is not applicable to 300 series models.

Kidde Safety Europe, Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, SL3 0HB, UK.

www.kiddefyrnetics.co.uk

© Kidde Fyrnetics 2001

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Contents

Section	1.	Alarm Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					.2
Section	2.	Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					.2
Section	3.	Types of Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					.2
Section	4.	How to Operate/Test the Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					.3
Section	5.	Battery Checking/Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					.4
Section	6.	Checking Battery Back-up on Rechargeable/Long Life Models . . .					.8
Section	7.	Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					.8
Section	8.	What to do in an Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					.8
Section	9.	Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					.9
Section 10.		Useful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					.9
Section 11.		Good Safety Habits	(Cut off Section)		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		.6
		What to do when the Alarm Sounds
Section 12.				(Cut off Section)		. . . . . . . . . . .	.6
Section 13.		Limitation of Smoke/Heat Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					10
Section 14.		Service and Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					10
		Read this manual thoroughly and follow its instructions regards
		regular maintenance. – it could save your life.

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1. Alarm Range Interconnectable 230V Hard Wired Smoke Alarms

123I	Ionisation Smoke Alarm
123/9HI	Ionisation Smoke Alarm with Battery Back-up and Hush
123/9HILL	Ionisation Smoke Alarm with Long Life Battery Back-up and Hush
123/9EI	Ionisation Smoke Alarm with Battery Back-up and Escape Light
223I	Optical Smoke Alarm
223/9I	Optical Smoke Alarm with Battery Back-up
223/9ILL	Optical Smoke Alarm with Long Life Battery Back-up
223/9HI	Optical Smoke Alarm with Battery Back-up and Hush
223/9HILL	Optical Smoke Alarm with Long Life Battery Back-up and Hush
323/9HI	Heat Alarm with Battery Back-up and Hush
323/9HILL	Heat Alarm with Long Life Battery Back-up and Hush

Also interconnectable to all Kidde Fyrnetics Slick Rechargeable & Hard Wired CO Alarms

2. Important Information

This alarm is designed for installation by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the latest I.E.E. Regulations and in regard to relevant Building Regulations/BS Codes of Practice.

•Hard wired smoke or heat alarms require a constant 230V AC supply.

Battery Back-up models additionally require a healthy battery too.

(In the case of rechargeable battery models, they require 2-3 days of mains power to reach a fully charged condition.)

•A healthy mains supply is indicated by a constant green L.E.D. (mains) indicator.

•Test the alarm weekly by pressing (and holding) the test button. The alarm and all those interconnected to it will sound.

•Vacuum your alarms regularly to reduce the likelihood of nuisance alarms, caused by dust contamination.

•Never paint or expose alarm to water – this is a 230V alarm.

(If painting or building work is being carried out close to alarm, temporarily cover with a plastic bag, or the dust cover supplied.)

•If the alarm chirps every 30-40 seconds, it indicates the battery needs replacing. (If you are in rented property, advise your Landlord.)

Smoke and heat alarms will only function if properly selected, located, installed and maintained as per KIDDE Fyrnetics instruction manuals.

3. Types of Alarm

a. Power Supply

•DC alarms

9V battery powered units, but will only function if battery is in good condition – check regularly. (BS5839 Pt6: Grade F).

•AC alarms

230V mains – for professional installation.

(Minimum required by UK Building Regulations in new homes.) Interconnectable to other Kidde Fyrnetic AC Alarms, so all will sound when one is triggered.

Will not function if mains power lost. (BS5839 Pt6: Grade E).

•AC/DC alarms

230V mains – for professional installation. Interconnectable to other Kidde Fyrnetic AC Alarms, so all will sound when one is triggered. If mains power is lost, will operate via battery power if batteries are fresh/properly installed. Some models use replaceable 9V (PP3 type) batteries, others sealed-in rechargeable/Long Life batteries. (BS5839 Pt6: Grade D)

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b. Alarm Types

•Ionisation (Ion) alarms are the most common type and provide early detection, especially against fast flaming fires. Most suitable for dining and living room areas. Ion alarms contain 0.9 microcurie of Americium 241, a radioactive material. UK Home Office and BS5839 Pt6 recommend however, that optical alarms are also used especially in locations where steam or cooking fumes, from a nearby room could cause nuisance alarms.

No one type of alarm is considered suitable for all locations.

•Optical (Photo-Electric) alarms are increasingly used and are less prone to nuisance alarms from cooking fumes. They are therefore the recommended type in BS5839 Pt6, for fitting near kitchen areas and on escape routes/circulation spaces.

•Heat alarms are for use in areas where Ion or Optical smoke alarms would be unsuitable e.g. kitchens, boiler rooms, garages. However, they must always be used interconnected to smoke alarms – do not use in isolation. (They will typically go into alarm when the temperature reaches 57°C.) Suitable for new Building Regulations applicable 1/7/2000 regarding use in kitchens.

4. How to Operate/Test the Alarm

a. Operation and L.E.D. Status

•When your alarm is correctly installed to the mains supply, the green L.E.D. light will be on. The red L.E.D. will blink about once a minute to indicate the sensor is operating correctly. If the alarm senses products of combustion, it’s 85dB horn will by activated. The red L.E.D. will flash rapidly on the alarm sensing smoke/heat. (Other interconnected alarms will also sound to warn those in other parts of the property.) This will continue until the sensor chamber is clear.

In the case of a heat alarm, it will be triggered when the temperature reaches 57°C and return to it’s standby mode when the temperature drops to normal levels. On optical alarms if the red L.E.D. blinks every 30-40 seconds and the alarm chirps inbetween, it indicates failure of the sensing chamber.

Regularly check and ensure that the green L.E.D. is lit – if not, check the consumer unit/circuit breaker connection. As with previous point above, if in doubt, consult an electrician or your Landlord.

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