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Smoke and Heat alarm
User Guide
230V Interconnectable Mains Operated Alarms For models:
1SFW, 1SFWR, 2SFW, 2SFWR,
IRELESS COMPATIBLE
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lease read through our guide in full. It should be retained for future reference.
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ut out page 6 and pin up near your Consumer Unit/Fuse Box.
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Leading authorities recommend that both ionisation and photoelectric smoke alarms be
nstalled to help insure maximum detection of the various types of fires that can occur within
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he home. Ionisation sensing alarms may detect invisible fire par ticles (associated with fast
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laming fires) sooner than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect
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isible fire par ticles (associated with slow smoldering fires) sooner than ionisation alarms.
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Heat alarms MUST ALWAYS be interconnected to smoke alarms.
Electrical rating 230V AC,
0Hz 80mA max per alarm
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(maximum 80mA for originating unit
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with 24 Devices interconnected).
These alarms may be used with
the Kidde Wireless base accessory,
enabling interconnection between
alarms, wirelessly. The Remote,
Test & Hush accessory will also
EN14604: 2005
Licence No. KM524754
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work with alarms on Wireless bases.
BS 5446: Pt. 2: 2003
Lic No: KM503753
Applicable to 1SF & 2SF Series +Applicable to 3SF Series
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3SFW and 3SFWR
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EN14604: 2005
Kidde Safety Europe Limited, Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, SL3 0HB, UK.
www.kiddefyrnetics.co.uk
INSTALLER, PLEASE LEAVE IN SAFE PLACE FOR HOUSEHOLDER
SAVE THIS USER GUIDE 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 . .7
Section 7. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Section 8. What to do in an Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Section 9. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Section 10. Useful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Section 11. Good Safety Habits
Section 12. What to do when the Alarm Sounds
Section 13. Limitation of Smoke/Heat Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Section 14. Service and Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Read this user guide thoroughly and follow its instructions regarding
regular maintenance. – it could save your life.
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aste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
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1. Alarm Range
SFWR:
1
SFW:
1
2SFWR:
SFW:
2
3SFWR:
SFW:
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Also interconnectableto all Kidde,HardWired 230V Smoke, Heat & CO Alarms.
Models with"W" in model are compatiblewith theRF-SFTP wireless base and remote
KN-RTH-RF for wireless interconnect,remotetest andHush operations.
ains ionisation alarm with sealed in rechargeable back-up cells
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Mains ionisation alarm with alkaline back-up cell
ains optical alarm with sealed in rechargeable back-up cells
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Mains optical alarm with alkaline back-up cell
ains heat alarm with sealed in rechargeable back-up cells
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Mains heat alarm with alkaline back-up cell
Interconnectable 230V Hard Wired 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.
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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.)
• Smoke alarm operating temp & humidity range: 0° C to 40° C, 93% RH, noncondensing.
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If the alarm chirps every 30-40 seconds at the same time as the red LED, it indicates
the battery needs replacing. (If you are in rented property, advise your Landlord.)
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If the alarm chirps every 30-40 seconds in between red LED flashes this indicates the
alarm is in error. Press and hold the Test button to reset the unit but replace it if the
alarm does re-enter error mode.
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If there is any question to the cause of an alarm, it should be assumed that the alarm
was due to an actual fire and the dwelling should be evacuated immediately.
Smoke and heat alarms will only function if properly selected, located,
installed and maintained as per Kidde instruction user guides.
3. Types of Alarm
a. Power Supply
DC alarms
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9V battery powered units, but will only function if battery is in good condition –
check regularly. (BS5839 Pt6: Grade F).
AC/DC alarms
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230V mains – for professional installation. Minimum required to comply with
relevant local Building Regulations. Interconnectable to other Kidde 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 batteries. (BS5839 Pt6: Grade D). This type is the minimum
grade acceptable on new or materially altered dwellings.
WARNING:
This alarm cannot be operated from power derived from a square wave or modified
sine wave inverter. These types of inverters are sometimes used to supply power to
the structure in off grid installations, such as solar or wind derived power sources.
These power sources produce high peak voltages that will damage the alarm.
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b. Alarm Types
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adio Active
Material
Clear Air Smoke
Smoke
Particles
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ight
Source
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hotosensitive
Cell
Lens
Clear Air
Smoke
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Ionisation (Ion) alarms
ast flaming fires and other fires. Most suitable for dining and living room areas. Ion
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larms contain 0.9 microcurie of Americium 241, a radioactive material. BS5839 Pt6
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are the most common type and provide early detection against
recommend however, that optical alarms are also used especially in locations where
team or cooking fumes, from a nearby room could cause nuisance alarms.
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No one type of alarm is considered suitable for all locations
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Optical (Photo-Electric) alarms
rom cooking fumes. They are therefore the recommended type in BS5839 Pt6, for fitting
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are increasingly used and are less prone to nuisance
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near kitchen areas and on escape routes/circulation spaces.
alarms
Heat alarms
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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 approximately 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 every 30-40 seconds to indicate the sensor is operating
correctly. If the alarm senses products of combustion, its 85dB horn will be activated.
The red L.E.D. will flash rapidly on the alarm sensing smoke/heat.
alarms will also sound to warn those in other parts of the property.) This will continue
until the sensor chamber is clear.
If the red L.E.D. blinks every 30-40 seconds and the alarm chirps in between, it indicates
failure of the sensing chamber. Press and hold the test button to perform a test but if the
unit re-enters error mode replace the alarm.
In the case of a heat alarm, it is a class A2 device and will alarm between 54°C and
70°C. and will return to its standby mode when the temperature drops to normal levels.
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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(Other interconnected
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