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Maintenance
Your Alarm System requires very little maintenance.
However, a few simple tasks will ensure its continued
reliability and operation.
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.
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.
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 backup
batteries. To power-down the Solar 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.
Batteries
Before removing the battery cover on any device to
replace the battery, ensure that the system is put into
Test mode to avoid initiating an Alarm.
The specifications for replacement batteries are as
follows:
Note:
Where applicable only fit PP3 Alkaline type
batteries. Rechargeable batteries should NOT be
fitted.
Disposal and Recycling
Disposal of this product is covered
by the Waste Electrical or Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive.
It should not be disposed of with other household
or commercial waste.
At the end of its useful life the packaging and
product should be disposed of via a suitable
recycling centre. Please contact your local authority
or the retailer from where the product was
purchased for information on available facilities.
DO NOT BURN.
The Rechargeable Batteries contain Sulphuric Acid –
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE CASING.
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