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SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
There are two main types of smoke alarm. The
LSI-601 Standard Smoke Alarm uses an ionisation
type sensor to detect the presence of smoke.
Ionisation type smoke alarms are generally more
effective at detecting fast, flaming fires which
consume combustible materials rapidly and
spread fire quickly. The LSO-601 Toast Proof
Smoke Alarm uses an optical (photoelectric) type
sensor which is more effective at detecting slow
burning fires, which can smoulder for hours before
bursting into flames.
TOAST PROOF =
less sensitive to cooking
fumes. (Optical alarms are less prone to
nuisance alarms due to cooking fumes.)
For maximum protection, use both types of
smoke alarms on each level of your home
APPLICATION
WARNING:
Your FireAngel smoke
alarm can be installed into a new
build property as additional protection to
an existing smoke detection system only. It
cannot be used as a substitute for a hard wired
system as required in new build properties. In
this type of property the building regulations
require alarms to be interlinked. You can
obtain further information from your local fire
service or building control department at your
local council offices. These sources generally
provide advice on new builds or projects that
require planning permission.
Your smoke alarm typically meets the minimum
requirements for family living units in existing
buildings, as long as at least one unit is installed on
each floor/level of your property.
In order to achieve the earliest fire warning, we
recommend that a smoke alarm is fitted in all rooms
