UK
NEVER FIT A SMOKE DETECTOR:
TESTING YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR
CLEANING YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR
This smoke detector has a test function. Press until the
alarm signal sounds to be sure of correct operation. The sig-
nal stops when you release the button. The smoke detector
has a red LED that lights up once a minute with normal
operation.
Clean your detector regularly (e.g. once a month) depending
on the location. Vacuum clean the detector near the detec-
tor chamber and on the sides. This can be done with your
vacuum cleaner’s soft brush.
CAUTION:
not cleaning your detector can result in poor
operation of the detector.
TIP!
• To check proper operation test the detector at least once a month. It is best to do this once a
week, and certainly after a prolonged absence.
• Do not test with fire!!!
• In bathrooms, kitchens, showers, garages, etc. In places where it can sound a false
alarm due to condensation, normal smoke or gases. Fit a smoke alarm at least 5
metres from such sources of smoke.
• Places where the temperature can rise to above 40°C or fall to below 0°C.
• In the vicinity of decorative objects, doors, electrical boxes, lamps, fittings, windows,
wall fans, etc. that can prevent smoke from reaching the smoke detector.
• Fit the detector at least 50cm away from an object.
• Surfaces that are normally warmer or colder than the rest of the space. Temperature
variations can impede smoke from reaching the detector.
• Next to or directly above heaters.
• In places that are very difficult to reach.
• In very dusty places. Dust can prevent smoke from reaching the smoke chamber.
• Within one metre of dimmers and wiring. Some dimmers can affect the working of a
smoke detector.
• Within 1.5m of fluorescent lighting. Electrical pulses can affect the working of the
detector.
• Outdoor or indoor spaces where there may be many insects. Small insects in the
smoke chamber can affect the working of the detector.
