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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Correct usage will ensure you have valuable extra 
time to escape. Every correctly installed smoke 
alarm will increase your potential escape time.
• A smoke alarm is not a fire-prevention measure.
• Install the smoke alarm in the correct place, if pos-

sible in the middle of the ceiling.

• Keep the smoke alarm out of the reach of children.
• Test the unit on a monthly basis and after any peri-

od of absence. When the alarm does not sound, 
have your smoke alarm inspected by the service 
point or when the smoke alarm is more than 10 
years old discard the alarm.

 

CAUTION:

 Never test with fire!

• Clean the smoke alarm regularly (once a month) 

using the soft brush from a vacuum cleaner. In 
addition the smoke alarm can also be cleaned 
using a moist cloth.

• If the smoke alarm emits a beeping sound every 40 

seconds, this means that the battery is nearly flat 
and that you should replace the smoke alarm.

• The lifespan of smoke alarms is 10 years.
• A false alarm can be silenced by briefly pressing 

the test and silence button for < 1 second.

• You can make your Model ASD-10Q smoke alarm 

less sensitive for 8-9 minutes by briefly pressing 
the test button for < 1 second. The smoke alarm 
will none-theless sound the alarm if the quantity of 
smoke is too significant.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION IN CASE OF  
ALARM IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE

• Plan 

TWO

 escape routes and practice these with 

all members of the family.

• Agree upon a location, where everyone goes to in 

case of a fire.

In the event of a fire:

• Leave the building immediately and go to the 

agreed location.

• Make sure everyone has left the building.
• Close the doors behind you and never open a 

warm door. In case of a warm door, choose a diffe-
rent escape route.

• In the event of considerable build-up of smoke, 

crawl out of the building keeping as close to the 
floor as possible.

• Wherever possible, breathe through a cloth (pre-

ferably moist), or else hold your breath as much as 
you can. The majority of deaths and injuries are 
caused by smoke inhalation rather than fire itself.

• Call the fire brigade outside or at the neighbours.
• 

NEVER

 go back into a burning building.

• Additional information can be obtained at the local 

fire department.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power:  

3 V (DC) Lithium AA-Batterie

Battery life:   

 10 years under normal condi-
tions

Usage:  

 < 8 

μ

A continuous 

< 60 mA in alarm

Usage temperature: 

0 ºC - 55 ºC

Humidity: 

± 3% at 93% RH at 40ºC

Sensitivity:  

In accordance with EN14604

Alarm volume:  

>85dB at 3 metres

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POSITIONING THE SMOKE ALARM

Recommended locations:

Optimal protection: 

In all rooms, such as bedrooms, living room, study 
and suchlike, as well as along escape routes such 
as corridor or hallway.

Maximum protection: 

-  smoke alarm in all rooms (with the exception  

of bathrooms, kitchen, garages, etc.)

-  Heat alarms can be installed in bathrooms,  

kitchens, airing cupboards, utility rooms, etc.  
within 5 metres of a potential source of fire.

•  The smoke alarm should preferably be installed in 

the middle of the ceiling, at least 50 cm from the 
wall.

•  In the case of pitched roofs, install the smoke alarm 

on the sloping wall, at least 90 cm (measured  
vertically) from the ridge of the roof.

•  Ensure that the smoke alarm can always be 

reached for testing and cleaning.

Never fit a smoke alarm:

• In bathrooms, kitchens, shower rooms, garages, 

etc. Places where a smoke alarm may go off nee-
dlessly due to condensation, normal smoke or 
gases. A smoke alarm should be fitted at least 5 
metres from such sources of smoke.

• Places where the temperature may exceed 55° C 

or fall below 0° C, e.g. attics, just above a fire- 
place, etc.

• In the vicinity of (or adjacent to) decorative objects, 

doors, sockets, lights, fittings, windows, wall  
ventilators, etc. which could mean that smoke does 
not reach the smoke alarm. Minimum 50cm away.

• Surfaces that are usually warmer or colder than the 

rest of the room. Differences in temperature can 
prevent smoke from reaching the smoke alarm.

• Adjacent to or directly above stoves or heaters. 
• In very high or difficult to reach places. This makes 

it hard to reach the smoke alarm to test or clean it.

• In very dusty or dirty places. Accumulation of dust 

will prevent smoke from reaching the smoke cham-
ber and in time will lead to a false alarm.

 

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Essential characteristics:

Performance:

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Operational reliability:

Passed

Tolerance to supply voltage:

Passed

Durability of operational reliability and response delay,  temperature 
resistance:

Passed

Durability of operational reliability, vibration resistance:

Passed

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you in the event 

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suitable for residential 

buildings.

Durability of operational reliability, humidity resistance:

Passed

Durability of operational reliability, corrosion resistance:

Passed

Durability of operational reliability, electrical stability:

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• Within 1 metre of dimmer switches and wiring. 

Some dimmer switches can trigger a fault in the 
smoke alarm. 

• Within 1.5 metres of fluorescent lights. Electrical 

impulses can adversely affect the functioning of the 
smoke alarm. 

• Outdoors and in spaces where a large number of 

insects are found. Small insects in the unit’s detec-
tion chamber can disrupt the functioning of the 
smoke alarm. 

The labels on the rear side of the smoke alarm  
contain important information.

ATTENTION: 

The smoke alarm should be tempora-

rily removed during renovation work or structural 
alterations and stored in a dust-free environment. 
Clean the smoke alarm with the soft brush from a 
vacuum cleaner once the day’s work is complete, 
and then replace the smoke alarm, always testing it 
by pressing the test button once it has been reinstal-
led.

INSTALLATION

1. Choose a location that satisfies the conditions as 

described in: Positioning the smoke alarm.

2. Remove the base plate of the smoke alarm  

(figure 4) by turning the 
base plate anticlockwise 
(to the left).

3. Mark the mounting holes 

in the base plate and drill 
the holes (use a 6 mm 
drill). If not using the 
screw plugs, then use a 3 
mm drill. Screw the base 
plate securely onto the 
ceiling. Make sure that 
the base plate is tight 
against the ceiling so that 
no air  
circulation above the smoke alarm is possible, 
which could impede smoke detection. If the  
opening is too large, this should be remedied 
using the kit.

4. Place the smoke alarm on the base plate and turn 

it until the smoke alarm clicks into the base plate. 
Turn the smoke alarm clockwise (to the right from 
the OFF to the ON stripe) to secure the smoke 

alarm and activate it. (See figure 5)

5. Check that the smoke alarm is working and that 

the battery has been activated by pressing the test 
button for more then 2 seconds. A beeping noise 
that stops of its own accord indicates that the 
smoke alarm has been activated.

FUNCTION TEST  

Test your smoke alarm immediately after installation:
• press the test button for more than 2 seconds

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0,5 sec., this will stop once the test button has been 
released. 

Test your smoke alarm monthly and after a period of 
absence. When the alarm does not sound, have your 
smoke alarm inspected by the service point or when 
the smoke alarm is more than 10 years old discard 
the alarm.

CAUTION:

 

Never test with fire! Every correctly

installed nad maintained smoke alarm will 
increase your potential escape time.

FUNCTION AND MEANING OF THE LIGHT AND 
SOUND SIGNALS:
Normal situation:

 The red LED light will flash once 

every 5 minutes.

Alarm:

 Whenever the smoke alarm detects smoke, it 

will emit an alarm, 3 loud beeps pause 3 beeps etct. 
and the red LED light will flash continuously until the 
smoke has cleared.

Low battery signal:

 A beeping signal every 40 

seconds means that the battery is nearly flat and the 
smoke alarm needs to be replaced. This signal will 
sound for 30 days.
When properly maintained, as described under 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, the battery and the 
smoke alarm should continue to work for over a 
decade before reaching the end of their lifespan. You 
should remove the smoke alarm and base plate from 
the ceiling and install a new smoke alarm.

HUSH Button:

 Your smoke alarm is fitted with a 

pause button (see figure 4). This is the same button 

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for less than1 second. Your smoke alarm will then go 
into a so-called reduced sensitivity mode for 8-9 
minutes. The red LED light will flash every 10 
seconds to indicate that the Hush button has been 
activated. The smoke alarm will nonetheless sound 
the alarm if the smoke is dense or increasing in 
quantity.

False Alarm:

 Press the test button briefly for less 

than 1 second to stop the alarm. (See Hush button) 

Pre-alarm status: 

The red LED light flashes every 

second to indicate that the smoke chamber has been  
contaminated to such an extent that the smoke alarm 
is close to going into alarm phase and needs to be 
cleaned. If thorough vacuuming does not help, then 
the contamination is so serious that the detector 
must be returned to the factory.

Dust warning: 

3 short beep signals every 40 

seconds means dust in the smoke chamber. You 
have to clean the smoke alarm by using clean 
compressed air.

CAUSES OF FALSE ALARM

The smoke alarm can be activated by steam, con-
densation, dust, smoke and small insects. These are 
to be prevented as far as possible. See section: 
Never fit a smoke alarm. If a smoke alarm is fre-
quently giving a false alarm, it might be necessary to 
install the smoke alarm in another location.

Maintenance:

• Test your smoke alarm monthly and after a period 

of absence. As described in “

FUNCTION TEST”

• Clean the smoke alarm regularly (once a month) 

using the soft brush from a vacuum cleaner. In 
addition the smoke alarm can also be cleaned by 
using a moist cloth.

• The smoke alarm should be temporarily removed 

during renovation work or structural alterations. 
Clean the smoke alarm with the soft brush from a 
vacuum cleaner once the day’s work is complete, 
and then place the smoke alarm back on the base. 
Always test the smoke alarm by pressing the test 
button once it has been reinstalled.

• Repairs must be carried out by the manufacturer.
• Never allow the smoke alarm to come into contact 

with fluids.

CAUTION: Never apply paint to the smoke alarm 
and do not cover it.

LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS

In countries where they are commonly in use, smoke 
alarms have contributed to reducing deaths and inju-
ries. Independent bodies have established that they 
were insufficient in around 35% of fires, namely in 
the following situations:
• Where the battery had been removed or was not 

working. For that reason, you should test the unit 
regularly.

• Where smoke is not able to reach the smoke alarm 

in the event of a fire, meaning the unit cannot be 
set off. Examples include a fire on another floor 
where there is no smoke alarm, a fire behind 
closed doors, a fire in a chimney or smoke being 
blown away from the smoke alarm. For that reason, 
smoke alarms are recommended in all rooms, or at 
any rate on every floor.

• Where the alarm is not heard. A person may not be 

woken by the alarm if that person had consumed 

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• A few fires are not always detected on time, e.g. 

smoking in bed, if there is no smoke alarm in the 
bedroom. In the case of escaping from gas or  
violent explosions, improperly storing explosive pro-
ducts and flammable liquids (petrol, paint, methyla-
ted spirit, etc.), electrical faults, acids, children 
playing with matches (fire).

• The lifespan of smoke alarms is 10 years.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION IN CASE OF  
ALARM IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE

• Plan 

TWO

 escape routes and practice these with 

all members of the family.

• Agree upon a location, where everyone goes to in 

case of a fire.

In the event of a fire:

• Leave the building immediately and go to the 

agreed location.

• Make sure everyone has left the building.
• Close the doors behind you and never open a 

warm door. In case of a warm door, choose a diffe-
rent escape route.

• In the event of considerable build-up of smoke, 

crawl out of the building keeping as close to the 
floor as possible.

• Wherever possible, breathe through a cloth (pre-

ferably moist), or else hold your breath as much as 
you can. The majority of deaths and injuries are 
caused by smoke inhalation rather than fire itself.

• Call the fire brigade outside or at the neighbours.
• 

NEVER

 go back into a burning building.

• Additional information can be obtained at the local 

fire department.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

If used and maintained properly, the manufacturer 

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manufacturing faults for a period of 10 years from 
the original date of purchase by the consumer, with a 
maximum of 11 years after production date. This 
guarantee only applies if the smoke detector is 
activated within 14 months after the production date. 
Exceptions include damage arising from accidents or 
misuse. If the product becomes defective within the 
stated period, then it will be repaired or replaced free 
of charge. Please do not attempt to repair the pro-
duct yourself or tinker with it, which will invalidate the 
warranty.

DOP (Declaration of Performance)

The DoP can be downloaded on our website  
www.fito.eu

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVAL

Do not dispose of your old smoke alarm in  
the bin, but rather hand it in to a local  
collection point for small, domestic waste. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

MADE IN EUROPE

 
EUROPEAN SUPPLIER: 

Fito Products BV
De Langkamp 12a
3961 MS WIJK BIJ DUURSTEDE    
The Netherlands 
[email protected] - www.fito.eu

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Living room

Bathroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Hallway

Bedroom

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Bedroom

Hallway

Kitchen

Living 

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Hallway

Bedroom

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Figure 4

mounting holes

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SAFETY ISSUES:
• Do not paint to the smoke alarm and do not cover it.
• Never install smoke alarm in rooms with a high humidity, such as 

bathrooms, showers, kitchens and saunas. 

• Test your smoke alarm regularly, once a month and always after 

a period of absence. Test by pressing the test button for at least 2 
seconds, a loud alarm will follow. Keep a distance of at least 50 cm. 
between the smoke alarm and your ears.

• Never open the smoke alarm, this will invalidate the warranty.

Figure 5

Test-/pause 

button

LED-light

Instruction manual

OPTICAL SMOKE ALARM WITH A BUILT-IN 3V BATTERY 10 YEARS LIFETIME

 

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RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE!

These instructions for use contain important information for correct 
installation and use of your smoke alarm. Please read this informati-
on carefully and retain these instructions for reference.  

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Ceiling mount

YES

Battery powered

YES

Battery lifetime 10 years

YES

Individual Alarm Indicator

YES

Alarm silence facility

YES

Suitable for installation in a 
caravan

NO

Interconnectable

NO

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