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storey in circulation areas which form part of escape
route(normally hallways and landings).
3.2 Additional alarms should be installed in bedrooms in
anticipation of fires originating here, caused by faulty
wiring. lights, appliances, smokers or other hazards.
3.3 For best protection, smoke alarms should be installed in
every room in your home, apart from those listed in the
Section 4
§ 4 Locations to avoid
DO NOT locate smoke alarms:
- In turbulent streams of air such as near fans, heaters, doors
and windows, etc. These can draw smoke away from the
alarm.
- In high humidity areas such as bathrooms and shower
rooms as high humidity can trigger the alarm, or where
temperature exceeds 39 °C or falls below 5 °C.
- At the apex of an “A” frame ceiling. “Dead air’’ at the top may
prevent smoke from reaching the alarm in time to provide
early warning.
- Less than 300mm (12 inches) from the wall when mounted
on the ceiling.
- In insect-infested areas. Tiny insects may affect
performance.
- In kitchens, boiler rooms, laundry rooms, garages.
Combustion particles from cooking or car exhausts and dust
and moisture could trigger the alarm.
- In very dusty or dirty areas. Dirt and dust can build up and
impair performance.
- Within 300mm (12 inches) of light fittings or room corners.
- In locations which would make routine testing or
maintenance hazardous (e.g.over a stairwell).
- On poorly insulated walls or ceilings.
- Near objects such as ceiling decorations which might impede
the path of smoke to the alarm.
- Within 1500mm (5 feet) of fluorescent light fittings.
§ 5 Testing, maintenance and cleaning
This unit has been designed to be as maintenance-free as
possible, but there are a few simple things you must do to keep
it functioning properly:
5.1 Test each alarm at least once a week
Keep at arms length distance to the alarm during the
test. The alarm is loud in order to alert you in case of an
emergency and can be harmful to your ears.
Press the button (3) for a duration of two seconds. The
alarm will sound a few short, loud beebs. Upon releasing
the button, the sound will stop. The APP will receive a test
signal after ten seconds.
5.2 Reset the alarm
If the test does not function properly, reset the alarm.
Repeat the steps above.
Replace or return the alarm if the test does not function
properly after completing these steps
5.3 Cleaning
Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month; gently
vacuum the outside of the smoke alarm using your
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