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Table of contents

Introduction

1.1

About documentation

1.2

Bosch Security Systems, Inc. product manufacturing dates

System overview

Installation

3.1

Installation guidelines

Device testing

4.1

Smoke test

4.2

Sensitivity test

4.3

Test/silence

4.4

LED

Maintenance

5.1

Battery replacement

5.2

Cleaning

Limitations of smoke detectors

Planning for emergencies

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Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

Installation Guide

2013.09 | 02 | F.01U.280.752

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Page 3: ... 7 3 1 Installation guidelines 8 4 Device testing 10 4 1 Smoke test 10 4 2 Sensitivity test 10 4 3 Test silence 10 4 4 LED 11 5 Maintenance 12 5 1 Battery replacement 12 5 2 Cleaning 12 6 Limitations of smoke detectors 14 7 Planning for emergencies 15 RADION smoke Table of Contents en 3 Bosch Security Systems Inc Installation Guide 2013 09 02 F 01U 280 752 ...

Page 4: ...ortant information Notice These include important notes for successful operation and programming of equipment or indicate a risk of damage to the equipment or environment Caution These indicate a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury Warning These indicate a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Bosch Security S...

Page 5: ...vides the following features Self diagnostic monitor sensor sensitivity and operational status A tamper switch triggers a tamper signal transmission when the detector is removed from its mounting base A replaceable optical chamber provides easy maintenance when required Internal signal outputs When the smoke sensor is listed with a transmitter it provides the following signals for interfacing Alar...

Page 6: ... 0 14 0 04 dB m 0 97 2 99 ft obscuration Drift compensation adjustment 1 64 m 0 5 ft max Low battery chirp 1 every 45 2 seconds Sounder 85 dBA at 3m continuous RFI immunity 20 V m minimum 0 1000 MHz Compatibility To be used with B810 wireless receiver for UL approved applications 6 en System overview RADION smoke 2013 09 02 F 01U 280 752 Installation Guide Bosch Security Systems Inc ...

Page 7: ...the battery compartment on top of the battery removal ribbon Flip the ribbon over the top of the batteries and replace the battery compartment cover 4 Remove the red plastic cover from the detector The detector is shipped with the cover for protection against dust on construction sites 5 Using the two screws and anchors provided mount the base 6 To attach the detector to the mounting base do the f...

Page 8: ...sensor on the ceiling no closer than 10 cm 4 inches from any wall or corner Figure 3 4 Detector mounting locations If ceiling mounting is not practical install the sensor on an inside wall between 10 and 15 cm 4 and 6 inches from the ceiling Put smoke sensors at both ends of a bedroom hallway if the hallway is more than 9 m 30 feet long Large rooms that are over 84 square meters 900 square feet re...

Page 9: ...m between the kitchen and these rooms In damp or very humid areas or next to bathrooms with showers Install sensors at least 1 5 m 5 feet away from bathrooms In very cold or very hot area In dusty dirty or insect infested areas Near fresh air inlets or returns or excessively draft areas Air conditioners heater fans and fresh air intakes and returns can drive smoke away from the sensor In dead air ...

Page 10: ...enerates an alarm signal and is sent to the central station Do not hold the test silence button longer than 4 seconds Count the number of LED flashes and use Table 4 1 to determine the status of the sensor sensitivity and what action if any to take Flashes Detector condition action 1 Self diagnostics failure Return detector for service replacement 2 ￚ 3 Detector is becoming insensitive Clean the s...

Page 11: ... corrected LED The LED on the sensor Figure 2 1 indicates the status of the sensor as follows Flashing Flashes every 8 sec to indicate normal operation On Detects smoke sending an alarm Off Trouble Maintenance is required 4 4 RADION smoke Device testing en 11 Bosch Security Systems Inc Installation Guide 2013 09 02 F 01U 280 752 ...

Page 12: ...ries according to the manufacturer s instructions and or local government authorities Batteries can explode or cause burns if disassembled recharged or exposed to fire or high temper ature Keep away from children Cleaning Clean the detector cover with a dry or damp cloth as needed to keep it free from dust and dirt Clean the detector interior at least once a year and replace the optical chamber Us...

Page 13: ...on the optical base 3 Snap down into place 4 To attach the sensor cap line the cap up with the sensor press the cap onto the sensor and turn clockwise approximately 15 degrees It should snap firmly into place 5 Observing the proper polarity install the batteries and the battery cover The base will not fit properly if the batteries are not installed 6 Attach the sensor to the mounting base 7 Test t...

Page 14: ... can block sound This sensor is not designed for the hearing impaired Smoke sensors may not always activate and provide warning early enough Smoke sensors only activate when enough smoke reaches the sensor If a fire starts in a chimney wall roof on the other side of closed doors or on a different level of the property enough smoke may not reach the sensor for it to alarm Smoke sensors are a signif...

Page 15: ...r carefully feel the door and doorknob to see if undue heat is present If they seem cool brace your foot against the bottom of the door with your hip against the door and one hand against the top edge Open it slightly If a rush of hot air is felt slam the door quickly and latch it Unvented fire tends to build up considerable pressure Be sure all members of the household realize and understand this...

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