MAINTENANCE
Your Alarm System requires very little maintenance.
However, a few simple tasks will ensure its continued
reliability and operation.
IMPORTANT: Should you, for any reason, have to
completely power-down the system (e.g. to move the
system to a new premises) first put the system into
Test mode before removing the Control Panel cover
and disconnecting the power supply and back-up
batteries. To power-down the Siren, undo the fixing
screw on the bottom edge and remove the front
cover. As the cover is removed the Siren’s Tamper
switch will activate, immediately cancel the alarm
using the Remote Control. Disconnect both the
rechargeable battery and initial power-up battery and
ensure that the solar panel is covered with a light
proof material to prevent it being energised.
SOLAR SIREN
1. It is recommended that the Solar Panel on the top of
the siren housing should be cleaned at least twice a
year, preferably in the Spring and Autumn, using a
soft damp cloth. Do not use abrasive, solvent
based or aerosol cleaners. Do not attempt to clean
inside the unit or allow water to enter the unit.
This will ensure that the Solar Panel does not
become affected by the build up of excessive dirt
and receives all the available light.
2. The Solar Siren should not be left for long periods
with the batteries connected, unless the unit is
able to receive sufficient light to maintain the
battery charge. Failure to maintain charge to the
unit will result in the rechargeable battery running
unacceptably low. Should this occur, the unit
must be recharged from a 7.5Vdc/100mA supply
(e.g. from a mains adaptor power supply). When
re-powering the Solar Siren fit a new 9V PP3 leak
proof Alkaline power-up battery to ensure that the
Unit receives sufficient power until the solar panel
can recharge the main battery.
3. The main rechargeable battery has a typical life of
3- 4 years and needs no maintenance during this
period, provided the battery is kept charged.
The battery will be damaged if it is stored in a
discharged state for long periods.
Note: Before removing the Solar Siren from the wall,
either to replace the batteries or for any other reason,
ensure that the Solar Siren is first switched into
Service Mode to prevent the tamper protection switch
activating the Siren, (see page 17). After replacing the
batteries ensure that the siren is switched back into
normal operating mode.
CONTROL PANEL
The rechargeable batteries have a typical life of 3 – 4
years and need no maintenance during this period,
provided they are kept charged. The batteries will be
damaged if they are stored in a discharged state for
long periods.
DETECTORS AND REMOTE
CONTROL
The Detectors require very little maintenance. The
batteries should be replaced once a year or when a
low battery status is indicated.
BATTERIES
Before removing the battery cover on any device or
opening the Control Panel to replace the battery
ensure that the system is put into Test mode to avoid
initiating a Full Alarm condition.
The specifications for replacement batteries are as
follows:
Remote Controls:
1 x 3V CR2032 Lithium Cells
(or equivalent)
Magnetic Contact
2 x 3V CR2032 Lithium Cells
Detectors:
(or equivalent)
PIR Movement
1 x 9V PP3 Alkaline
Detectors:
Note: Where applicable only fit PP3
Alkaline type batteries. Rechargeable
batteries should NOT be fitted.
At the end of their useful life the
batteries should be disposed of via a
suitable Recycling Centre. Do not dispose of with
your normal household waste. DO NOT BURN.
The Rechargeable Batteries contain Sulphuric Acid -
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE CASING.
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