How to install the smoke
detector (optional)
If you have ordered a smoke detector it arrives programmed
and ready to be installed.
Prior to fitting the smoke detector, test the detector by pushing
the “test” button on the front and ensure the contact centre
respond, this confirms the smoke detector has been activated.
Test / pause button
& control lamp
Battery Warning
Around one month before the battery is depleted the smoke detector starts
to emit short beeps with about 30 seconds interval and transmits an automatic
low batter message to the contact centre. Then it’s time to change the battery.
Always test the smoke detector after battery replacement.
Control lamp
Signal
Normal operation
1 flash every min
Silent
In case of alarm
Continuous flash
Pulsating sound
Battery warning
1 flash every min
1 chirp every 30 secs
Replacing the battery
• Twist the smoke detector anticlockwise to remove from base
• Unclip and remove old battery
• Replace with new PP9 battery and clip in place
• Twist the smoke detector into the base in a clockwise motion
Cleaning
The smoke detector should be vacuumed regularly and always in association
with battery replacement. Exterior cleaning can be carried out with a damp
cloth. No cleaning solutions or solvents should be used.
Installation
On the base of the smoke detector you will find a sticky backed Velcro pad.
This should be detached from the base and fixed to the ceiling following the
guidelines set out below:
• If your home has 2 floors ideally you should have one smoke detector per
floor, but if you only have one detector you should install the smoke detector
on the ceiling of the first floor landing to give the best coverage for the
entire property.
• If your property has one floor (flat or bungalow) the smoke detector should
be installed in the most central point, ideally in the corridor to pick up smoke
from any room in the house.
•
Smoke detectors should not be installed in the kitchen. Steam from cooking
or the kettle will activate the device.
•
Smoke detectors should not be installed on the wall. The operation time is
such that a fire will have taken hold before the alarm will activate.
• The smoke detector should be installed at least 300mm from
any wall or partition.
• It should also be mounted at least 300mm from anything dropping down
from the ceiling including light fittings, beams, etc.
Once the Velcro pad is affixed to the ceiling, push the smoke detector onto the
pad so the two parts of the Velcro stick together. Your smoke detector will
now be ready to operate, if it detects any smoke an alert will be raised to the
contact centre.
