1. FHH1OW PRODUCT OVERVIEW
All FireHawk heat alarms are approved to BS5446:2 :2003, the most recent
and rigorous Standard. The FHH10W comes with Advanced Thermistor
based detection, controlled by bespoke software that is specifically designed
for applications where smoke alarms would be unsuitable, such as kitchens,
garages and dusty areas.
Product Features
• Radio interlinkable to other heat, smoke 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 long life batteries.
• Bespoke software maximises detection ability, false alarm rejection and
Alarm Silence operation.
• Power automatically switched on as alarm is installed onto its Radio Pattress
and switched off when it is removed.
• Red LED flashes approximately every minute confirming the alarm is
receiving power and ready to detect fire conditions.
• End of life low battery warning beeps once every minute.
• Low battery warning silence allows you to silence the warning at night and
replace the alarm during the following day.
• Extra large test button for ease of use to test sensitivity, circuitry, battery
and alarm sounder.
• Loud 85 dB piezo-electric sounder automatically resets when hazardous
situation has passed.
• Alarm Silence feature allows you to silence nuisance alarms by pressing the
test button, ideal in non-emergency situations. The red LED flashes every
2-3 seconds while the alarm is in the silenced mode and automatically
resets in approximately ten minutes.
• Easy installation. Fixing screw kit supplied and there is no need to fit the
batteries!
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For minimum total property protection install at
least one
SMOKE ALARM
in the escape route from each floor of your
home and within 3 metres of all bedroom doors.
Heat alarms
are most suitable for kitchens, boiler rooms, workshops and
garages where steam, cooking fumes, dirt and dust contaminate smoke alarms
causing nuisance alarms and in some cases a failure to detect a fire early.
When installing heat alarms in living and working accommodation they should
always be interlinked to smoke alarms and should not be used in escape routes
from the building.
Photoelectric (Optical) Smoke Alarms
are best for sensing smouldering
fires and are therefore most suitable for rooms containing soft furnishings,
carpets bedding and clothes, such as hallways, living rooms and bedrooms.
Photoelectric alarms are recommended by BS5839 part 6 for living
accommodation where most fires are started by electrical equipment and
smouldering material.
These alarms should be interconnected to heat alarms. See diagrams below.
All alarms should be interlinked.
Recommended siting of smoke and heat alarms in:
SINGLE STOREY HOME WITH ONE SLEEPING AREA
SMOKE ALARMS FOR MINIMUM PROTECTION
SMOKE ALARMS FOR INCREASED PROTECTION
HEAT ALARMS
SINGLE STOREYHOME WITH TWO SLEEPING AREAS
SMOKE ALARMS FOR MINIMUM PROTECTION
SMOKE ALARMS FOR INCREASED PROTECTION
HEAT ALARMS
MULTIPLE STOREY HOME WITH MULTIPLE SLEEPING AREAS
SMOKE ALARMS FOR MINIMUM PROTECTION
SMOKE ALARMS FOR INCREASED PROTECTION
HEAT ALARMS
SMOKE ALARMS FOR MINIMUM PROTECTION
SMOKE ALARMS FOR INCREASED PROTECTION
HEAT ALARMS
Position of alarms
on apex ceilings:
Recommended position of alarms.
Recommended in a room, corridor or escape route.
SMOKE ALARMS FOR MINIMUM PROTECTION
SMOKE ALARMS FOR INCREASED PROTECTION
HEAT ALARMS
2. CHOICE AND LOCATION OF ALARMS
The life of the 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.
• Do not install heat alarms on walls.
• Do not locate near fans or extractors; these can pull smoke and heat away
from the alarm.
• Do not install in bathrooms and showers
• Do not install in rooms where the normal temperature may exceed 40°C or
fall below 0°C. These may cause nuisance alarms.
• Do not install in the peak of an A frame ceiling; this may delay heat
reaching it due to still air. (see diagram above for minimum distances from
the peak)
• Do not install less than 300mm from walls and beams due to still air.
• Do not install less than 300mm from light fittings.
• Do not install heat alarms in sleeping areas such as bedrooms, nurseries,
playrooms or areas where the elderly and disabled may spend long periods
of time.
• Do not install on poorly insulated ceilings where cold air boundary layers
may delay heat from reaching the alarm.
• Do not install near objects that may delay or prevent heat from reaching
the alarm.
• Avoid installing within 1500mm of fluorescent light fittings that could
cause nuisance alarms.
• Do not paint the alarm.
• The location of alarms must be in accordance with Part B of the applicable
Building Regulations. Further help and guidance can also be found in
BS5839 Part 6.
WARNING:
Do not store alarms in temperatures below 5 degrees and
above 30 degrees, and in low humidity; 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.
3. FURTHER DETAIL ON ALARM LOCATION
• At least one SMOKE alarm should be installed in the escape route from all
floors of the building.
• The detection element of the heat alarm should be between 25mm and
150mm below the ceiling.
• Heat alarms should be mounted at least 300mm from any wall or light
fitting.
• Heat alarms should NOT be mounted on walls.
• Do not use heat alarms in escape routes.
• No heat alarm should be further than 5.3 metres from other heat or smoke
alarms.
• To give the earliest warning of a developing fire all smoke and heat alarms
in your home should be interlinked (other than those in point 2 of Choice
and Location of Alarms above).
4. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Pairing the Radio System
Refer to the separate “Instructions for Pairing Radio Linked Alarms” packaged
with this alarm.
1. When the pairing of the complete system has been completed, test all
alarms to make sure they all link to one another. If they do not, re-pair the
alarms according to the instruction sheet packed with the alarms.
2. Now take the complete alarm to the rooms of their location and test the
system again to make sure that they still operate correctly in their new
location
3. Now separate the alarms from their radio pattresses by depressing the
security tag shown below and twisting the alarm anticlockwise
4. Fix them to your final chosen location by referring to sections 2, 3, and 4
above and re-assemble the alarm to the pattress as shown below
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Alternatively, you may use any proprietary builders fixing adhesive
normally used to fix skirting boards and other light building components
to walls etc.
NOTE:
Be sparing with any adhesives used on the back of the radio
pattress to avoid excess adhesive squeezing through holes onto the
circuit board. When using adhesive 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.
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.
SMOKE ALARMS FOR MINIMUM PROTECTION
SMOKE ALARMS FOR INCREASED PROTECTION
HEAT ALARMS
