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8. Initial Testing and Checking of Alarm
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Having energised by activating the battery circuit, press and hold the test
button again – the alarm should sound and other interconnected ones also,
within a few seconds.
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Do this for all alarms.
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If any do not sound, isolate mains and recheck cabling.
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On optical alarms if the red L.E.D. blinks every 30-40 seconds and the
alarm chirps inbetween, it indicates failure of the sensing chamber. Consult
your installer/supplier as appropriate having read the manuals
troubleshooting tips.
9. Interconnecting
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You may interconnect up to 11 Kidde Fyrnetics DC smoke or CO alarms to
this unit. i.e. 12 in total.
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Total cable length between alarms must not exceed 250m (273yds) and be
of 12V bell wire type, with a maximum resistance of 50
Ω
between alarms.
10. How to Operate/Test the Alarm
a. Operation and L.E.D. Status
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When your alarm is correctly functioning, the red L.E.D. will blink about
once a minute. If the alarm senses products of combustion, it’s 85dB horn
will by activated.
The red L.E.D. will flash rapidly on the alarm sensing
smoke/heat.
(Other interconnected alarms will also sound to warn those in
other parts of the property.) This will continue until the sensor chamber is
clear. On optical alarms if the red L.E.D. blinks every 30-40 seconds and the
alarm chirps inbetween, it indicates failure of the sensing chamber. (See
side or rear of alarm that indicates type.)
Regularly check and ensure that the L.E.D. is blinking – if not, check the
battery – on Sealed in/Long Life units consult your supplier/Landlord.
b. Testing
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Utilise the test button to test the alarm. Do not use naked flames as this
does not replicate smoke and may cause physical damage to the alarm.
Test all your alarms weekly
– remember they are life saving devices,
protecting the family and home.
Connect (+) to (+) on each alarm and (–) to (–).
Bell Wire
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