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1. FHB1OW PRODUCT

OVERVIEW

All FireHawk Photoelectric type smoke alarms
are approved to the most recent and rigorous
European Smoke Alarm Standard. The unique
X-Profile Photoelectric sensing chamber is
particularly sensitive to slow smouldering
fires typically originating in living rooms,
bedrooms and hallways whilst being highly
resistant to nuisance alarms.

Product Features

• Radio interlinkable to other smoke, heat or

Carbon Monoxide alarms. By connecting
up to 15 alarms, they will be connected by
radio link so that when one alarm sounds
all connected alarms will sound.

• Two sealed in 10 year batteries.
• Approved to EN14604:2005, Smoke alarm

devices.

• Unique X-Profile detection chamber with

insect screen.

• Bespoke software maximizes detection

ability, false alarm rejection and Alarm
Silence operation.

• Power automatically switched on as a

alarm is installed onto its mounting plate
and automatically switched off when
alarm is removed.

• Red LED on the alarm and the green one

on the side of the mounting pattress
will flash approximately every minute
confirming unit is receiving power
and ready to detect and transmit fire
conditions. (Quiescent Mode)

• Low Battery Warning - End of alarm life,

alarm gives one beep every minute.

• Low Battery Warning Silence - Low battery

warnings often start at night. Silence the
audible warning for ten hours by pressing
the test button, thus avoiding removing
the alarm from its mounting plate.
The alarm can then be replaced when
convenient the following day.

• Extra Large Test Button for ease of use,

tests sensitivity, circuitry, battery and alarm
sounder.

• Loud 85 Decibel Piezo Electric Alarm -

Automatically resets when hazardous
condition has passed and chamber is clear.

• Alarm Silence - Silence your smoke alarm

by momentarily pressing the test button.
Ideal in non-emergency situations where
nuisance alarms may have been created,
for example, by steam. The red light
flashes every 12 seconds to remind you
that the smoke alarm has been silenced
and will automatically reset to quiescent
mode in 10 minutes.

• Approved for use in Leisure

Accommodation Vehicles.

2. CHOICE AND LOCATION

OF ALARMS

Photoelectric Smoke Alarms

are best

for sensing smouldering fires and therefore
best suited for rooms containing furniture,
bedding and clothes such as escape routes,
lounges, bedrooms and other living rooms.
They are recommended by BS 5839 pt6
for living accommodation where most
fires originate in electrical equipment and
smouldering material such as furniture, clothing,
curtains and carpets.

NOTE:

Heat Alarms are most suitable for

kitchens, boiler rooms, workshops and

garages where dust, dirt and moisture

would contribute to nuisance alarms.

Heat alarms should not be used on walls

or in escape routes and should always be

interlinked to smoke alarms.

Do not install heat alarms in sleeping

areas; for example, bedrooms, nurseries,

playrooms or areas where the elderly and
disabled may spend long periods of time.

For minimum protection, install at least one
smoke alarm on each level of your home.
They should be installed in hallways, corridors
and all escape routes from the building and
within 3 meters of all bedroom doors. All
alarms should be interconnected.
Recommended siting of smoke and heat
alarms in:

SINGLE STOREY HOME WITH

ONE SLEEPING AREA

SINGLE STOREYHOME WITH

TWO SLEEPING AREAS

MULTIPLE STOREY HOME WITH

MULTIPLE SLEEPING AREAS

Position of alarms
on apex ceilings:
Recommended position of alarms
Recommended in a room, corridor or escape
route.

3. AVOID THE FOLLOWING

LOCATIONS

The life of this alarm can be significantly
reduced by adverse environments, incorrect
location and a failure to regularly clean
and maintain it according to the following
instructions. Incorrect location and a lack
of reasonable care may also cause it to
malfunction and will invalidate the warranty.
1. Do not locate near fans or extractors.

These can pull smoke and heat away from
the alarms.

2. Do not install in or near high humidity

areas such as showers, bathrooms or
kitchens where humidity levels exceed
85% or the room temperature exceeds
40° or falls below 0°C. These may cause
nuisance alarms and damage the alarm.

3. Do not install alarms in the peak of an “A’

frame. This may delay smoke and heat
reaching them due to the presence of
dead air.

4. Do not install less than 300mm from walls

and light fittings when mounted on the
ceiling where heat and dead air may delay
smoke reaching the alarm.

5. Do not install in insect infested areas.
6. Do not install in areas subjected to heavy

concentrations of cigarette smoke that
will cause nuisance alarms and the alarm
to become contaminated.

7. Do not install smoke alarms in kitchens,

boiler rooms and garages where fumes
and dust may cause nuisance alarms.

8. Do not install on poorly insulated walls

and ceilings where cold air boundary
layers could prevent smoke reaching the
alarm.

9. Do not install near objects that could

prevent smoke and heat reaching the
alarm.

10. Do not install within 1500mm of

fluorescent light fitting that could trigger
nuisance alarms.

11. Do not paint the alarm.
The location of the alarms must be in
accordance with applicable building
regulations, in particular Part B. Further help
and guidance can also be found in BS5839
part 6.

4. FURTHER DETAIL ON

ALARM LOCATION

1. At least one smoke alarm should be

installed in the escape route on all floors
of the building.

2. The detection element of smoke alarms

should be between 25mm and 600mm
below the ceiling, or in the case of heat
alarms between 25mm and 150mm

3. Smoke alarms should be at least 300mm

from any wall or light fitting.

4. If ceiling mounting is impractical smoke

alarms may be installed on walls provided
that the area is no longer or wider than
10 metres and the total area does not
exceed 50m

and that: -

a. The detection element is between
150mm and 300mm below the ceiling.

b. The bottom of the detection element
is above openings such as vents, doors
and opening windows

c. Ensure they are not mounted close
to or above heaters or air-conditioning
vents.

5. Where smoke alarms are located in a

hallway, corridor or landing, the alarm
should be no further than three metres
from any bedroom door to assist
audibility behind closed doors.

6. No point on the ceiling in any room,

hallway or corridor should be further than
7.5 metres from any smoke alarm.

7. To give the earliest warning of a

developing fire, smoke alarms should be
installed in all the rooms of your home
and interlinked. (other than those in
point 2 of Choice and Location of Alarms
above).

5. INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

Do not store alarms in temperatures below
5°C and above 30°C; this may cause beeping
and nuisance alarms when first installed.
These will clear after a short time when the
alarm has become acclimatised. Extended
periods under these conditions will reduce
the life of the alarms and invalidate the
warranty.
Separate the alarm from the radio pattress.
The product is shipped with the batteries
disconnected and the pattress loose. If
the product has been activated prior to
installation, depress the small security tag,
located in the side wall as shown here

and turn the alarm clockwise while holding
the mounting pattress Select desired location
by referring to Sections 3 and 4 above. You
need to ensure surfaces do not contain
hazardous materials eg asbestos. The screw
fittings supplied are suitable for use on
wood, plaster and plasterboard but on other
surfaces such as concrete where adhesive
material or adhesive pads may be better. For
certain applications, the installer may need to
source their own fixings. Screw the pattress
to ceiling using the fixings provided. You may
also use two half-moon shaped and double-
sided fixing pads available from Fireblitz.
Alternatively, you may use any proprietary
builders fixing adhesive normally used to
fix skirting boards and other light building
components to walls etc. When using the
pads or adhesives make sure the surfaces are
flake free, clean, dry and flat. Take care to use
all appropriate Health and Safety precautions
when fixing the pattress and alarm to their
surface - in particular use appropriate access
equipment, protect yourself from dust and
wear eye protection.

6. PAIRING THE SYSTEM

1. Turn on the power switch.
2. Choose the location of the alarm in

accordance with the instructions and
guidance in sections 2 and 3 above and
move it and the radio pattress to the room
of that location. Do NOT permanently fit
to the chosen mounting surface until all
parts of the system have been paired and
tested to ensure there are no obstructions
to the radio link.

3. Locate all other Radio

Pattresses in the
same way.

1. Connect the

alarm wires to
the smoke alarm
connection in the
radio pattress

2. Press the

Learn Button on

the Alarm radio

pattress circuit

board, close

the alarm onto the radio base and

twist it clockwise to power it up

within 15 seconds of pressing the

learn button.

3. The alarm will now beep twice

after 15 seconds.

4. Do the same with all other alarms in the

system

5. Wait for the green LEDs on all Radio

Pattresses to stop flashing fast, double
beep, and start flashing green every
minute. This will take approximately five
minutes. All units are now paired.

NOTE:

If either the learning or testing

processes fail, power the system down

by turning off the power switch on the

Radio Pattress circuit board, turn back on

after five seconds and try re-learning the

system as in 1 above. If it still fails, call

the helpline on 0800 008 6568.

7. TESTING THE SYSTEM

Test the full system using the test button of
the alarms and or Deaf Alerts if fitted.
1. Undo the alarm from the pattress without

disconnecting the wires and permanently
attach it to the chosen location.
See sec 4 para 2 above.

2. Fit all alarms to their own

Radio Pattresses by lining
up as shown here:

MANUAL

3. Close the alarm onto the Radio Pattress

and turn the alarm clockwise to lock it into
place. This action automatically turns the
alarm on.

Press the test button on each alarm and wait
for the other alarms to sound before testing
all other alarms in the same way. The alarm
should sound three times with a flashing red
light then stop. Allow at least 5 seconds after
a successful test before testing the next one.
After testing check that the red light flashes
approximately every minute. Test the alarm
once a week to ensure correct operation.
The

Radio Interlinked System

is now

ready for use.

NOTE:

If either the learning or testing

processes fail, power the system down

by turning off the power switches and

pattresses on the Radio Pattress circuit

board, then back on after five seconds and

try re-learning the system as in 1 above. If it
still fails, call the helpline on 0800 008 6568.

NOTE:

If you wish to change, add or

remove any components of the system,

re-pair the entire new system

Do not change any components of
the system for those made by other
manufacturers. Up to 15 alarms may be
paired to the system.

WARNING:

The electronic test button

provides a full test of the alarms functionality.
Do not try to test the alarm using either heat
smoke or naked flame as damage will occur.

6. USER INFORMATION

Protect your Home Against Fire

Contact your local Fire Brigade for a home
safety check, this information is free and will
identify potential fire hazards in and around
your home.
Make sure all occupants of the home know
what a fire alarm sounds like. Prove and
practise a fire escape plan and arrange a
suitable and safe assembly point.

What to Do if the Alarms Sound

Alarms sounds are as follows:

Full alarm indicating Repeating series of 3 beeps every

••• ••• ••• •••

smoke and fire

4 seconds with flashing light

Low Battery

Single beep every minute

• • • •

Test button jammed

One beep every 11 seconds

• • • •

Fault

Double beep every minute

•• •• •• ••

Ensure everyone leaves the building as soon
as possible.
• Do not run.
• Do not stop to collect belongs.
• If it is safe to do so, close all windows and

doors as you escape to prevent the spread
of fire.

• Smoke is the main cause of death from fire.

If trapped inside the building, cover your
mouth, conserve breath and crawl to safety.

Do not silence a fire alarm until you

know the cause of the alarm and when

all occupants are safely outside the

building.

7. ALARM MAINTENANCE

A regular program of fire alarm maintenance will
help to keep your alarm in good working order.

• Test the alarm monthly making sure that all

interconnected alarms in the system sound
within 10 seconds.

• Vacuum the alarms every six months and

wipe them with a damp cloth.

• Do not paint the alarm.
A smoke alarm is a sensitive life-saving device.
The life of this alarm can be significantly
reduced by adverse environments, incorrect
location and a failure to regularly clean and
maintain it according to the instructions.
Incorrect location and a lack of reasonable
care may also cause it to malfunction and will
invalidate the warranty.

8. TROUBLE SHOOTING

The batteries will last 10 years and are not
replaceable. At the end of its life the alarm
will beep once every minute for a minimum
of one month.
The life of the battery can be significantly
shortened by periods of storage or use in
temperatures below 5°C or above 30°C.
It will also be shortened by frequent or
extended periods in full alarm often caused
by conditions such as cigarette smoke, steam,
aerosol spray and condensation. In these
circumstances the warranty will be void.
If this happens at night you can press the test
button to silence the battery warning for 10
hours. Replace the alarm as soon as possible.
Problems are indicated in five ways;
1. The alarm beeps twice every minute

indicating a malfunction.

2. The alarm beeps once every minute

indicating a low battery.

3. The full alarm sounds for no reason. (A

repeating series of three beeps with
flashing light)

4. The alarm does not sound when pressing

the test button.

5. The test button light remains steadily on

or off. (i.e. does not flash approximately
once every minute, when the unit is not in
alarm)

Inspect for obvious damage. Check that the
alarm has been installed in accordance with
the instructions. In the case of repeated
nuisance alarms, check that it is free from
dust, cobwebs and external contamination
from such things as cigarette smoke, drying
paint, spray from household aerosols and
steam that will ultimately shorten the life of
the alarm and invalidate the warranty.
If this does not correct the problem, do
NOT attempt to repair. There are no user
serviceable parts internally. If the smoke
alarm is within the warranty period and
terms, indicate the nature of the problem
and return the unit with proof of purchase to
the address at the end of this manual. Units
beyond warranty cannot be economically
repaired.

9. PRODUCT WARRANTY

Fireblitz guarantees to you, as a purchaser,
that the enclosed fire alarm will be free from
defects in material, workmanship or design
under normal use and service for a period of
10 years.

This Guarantee is not assignable. Our liability
to you, under this guarantee is limited to
repairing or replacing any part which we find
to be defective in material, workmanship
or design, free of charge to the customer,
upon sending the alarm with proof of
date of purchase, postage paid to Fireblitz
Extinguisher Ltd, Units 15/17 Manford
Industrial Estate, Manor Road, Erith, Kent
DAB 2AJ. The terms of this guarantee will
not apply in the following circumstances: If
the alarm has been modified, dismantled,
contaminated, damaged, neglected or
otherwise abused or altered following the
date of purchase, or if it fails to operate due
to incorrect siting, installation, maintenance
or inadequate or over voltage AC electrical
power, or damage caused by failure to abide
by the instructions supplied. It is specifically
drawn to the users attention that substantial
periods in alarm will shorten alarm life, during
which time the fire alarm will have provided
valuable protection; no Claim under the
guarantee will be entertained.
The liability of Fireblitz Ltd, arising from the
sale of this alarm or under the terms of this
guarantee shall not in any case exceed the
cost of replacement of the alarm. In no case,
shall Fireblitz Ltd be liable for consequential
loss or damage resulting from the failure of
the alarm or the breach of this or any other
guarantee, express or implied or for damage
caused by failure to abide by the instructions
supplied.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory
rights.