Owner's Manual
BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1
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MAINTENANCE
For the continuous reliability of the system, provision should be made for regular
inspection, testing and preventative maintenance of the installation. AS1851
provides guidance.
A properly designed and installed detection system offers effective life and property
protection; however, for ongoing reliability the system must be maintained at its peak
performance. A poorly maintained system can lead to nuisance alarms or complete
system failure. Under these conditions the system will not perform to the level of
protection needed.
1. It is recommended that the owner test each smoke/heat alarm every month
including the operation of any ancillary device.
2. It is also recommended that each 12 months a full system test be performed.
Battery and power supply voltages should be checked and adjusted, if
necessary.
8.1
Cleaning your Alarm
Clean your Alarm regularly, particularly in dusty areas. Use the narrow nozzle
attachment of your vacuum cleaner to remove dust, insects and cobwebs from the
sides and cover slots where the smoke or heat enters. To clean the cover, wipe with
a damp cloth. Dry cover thoroughly with a lint free cloth.
WARNING
: Do not paint your Alarm.
Other than the cleaning described above, no other customer servicing of this product
is required. Repairs, when needed, must be performed by the manufacturer. All
Alarms are prone to dust and insect ingress which can cause false alarms or failure
to alarm.
The latest design, materials and manufacturing techniques have been used in the
construction of our Alarms to minimise the effects of contamination. However it is
impossible to completely eliminate the effect of dust and insect contamination, and
therefore, to prolong the life of the Alarm you must ensure that it is kept clean so that
excess dust does not build up. Any insects or cobwebs in the vicinity of the Alarm
should be promptly removed.
In certain circumstances even with regular cleaning, contamination can build up in
the smoke sensing chamber causing the alarm to sound or fail. If this happens the
alarm must be returned to Brooks for servicing or replacement. Contamination is
beyond our control; it is totally unpredictable and is considered normal wear and tear.
For this reason, contamination is not covered by the guarantee and a charge is made
for servicing such units.
If you experience persistent false alarms, in particular locations, due to
contamination of the smoke chamber you should review technology chosen for that
location.
8.2
Getting your Alarm Serviced
If your Alarm fails to work after you have carefully read all the instructions, checked
the unit has been installed correctly, and is receiving panel power contact Customer
Assistance at the address given at the end of this leaflet. If it needs to be returned
for repair or replacement put it in a padded box and send it to “Customer Assistance
and Information” at the nearest address given on the Alarm or in this leaflet. Do not
snap on the mounting plate as this connects the battery and the unit may beep or
alarm in the post. State the mature of the fault, where the Alarm was purchased and
the date of purchase.
