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1. 29 30 Feel the doors to see if they are hot If they are hot do not open them use an alternative escape route Stay close to the floor Smoke and hot gases rise Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth wet if possible Take short shallow breaths Keep doors and windows closed Open them only if you have to in order to escape Meet at your planned meeting place after leaving the house Carry out a headcount Call the Fire brigade on 999 as soon as possible from outside your house If possible use a neighbours phone or phone box rather than a mobile phone as the location can be traced from the number if the line is lost or the battery runs out for example Give the address and your name e Never go back inside the building until a member of the fire service has told you it is safe to do so Contact your local Fire Brigade They will give you more ideas about how to make your home safer from fires and how to plan your family s escape REPAIR DO NOT attempt to repair your FireAngel smoke alarm doing so will invalidate your warranty If your smoke alarm is not operating properly see the next section Troubleshooting If you cannot solve the problem please call the Technical Support Line see page 37 If your FireAngel smoke alarm is no longer under warranty replace immediately with a comparable FireAngel brand smoke alarm 31 32 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution Your F2. consequential damages caused by the breach of any expressed or implied warranty Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration for 2 two years This warranty does not affect your statutory rights Except for death or personal injury Sprue Safety Products Ltd shall not be liable for any loss of use damage cost or expense relating to this product or for any indirect or consequential loss damages or costs incurred by you or any other user of this product This warranty does not cover the battery which is considered a user replaceable part 45 RETURNS We recommend that you contact the FireAngel Technical Support Line in the first instance on 0800 141 2561 or callers from EIRE dial 1 800 523171 As we may be able to remedy the problem quickly over the phone this is to prevent unnecessary returns that take a longer time to process Alternatively e mail technicalsupport fireangel co uk 46 If there is a fault that we are unable to resolve then our technical support team member will provide you with a returns authority number so that your product can be returned for testing To return your FireAngel smoke alarm under warranty send it suitably packed with the battery removed with postage prepaid a note indicating the returns authority number and describing the reason for return with proof of purchas
3. in your home If a fire does start you must increase your chances of escaping To have a good fire safety program you must 1 Install smoke alarms properly Carefully follow ALL the instructions in this manual Keep your smoke alarms clean and test them every week SMOKE ALARMS THAT DO NOT WORK WILL NOT ALERT YOU Replace your smoke alarms immediately if they are not working properly Follow fire safety rules and prevent hazardous situations Use smoking materials properly 39 40 Never smoke in bed Keep matches and cigarette lighters away from children Store flammable materials in proper containers Never use them near an open flame or sparks Keep electrical appliances and wiring in good condition Do not overload electrical circuits Keep cookers fireplaces chimneys and barbecue grills grease free Make sure they are properly installed away from any combustible materials Keep portable heaters and open flames such as candles away from combustible materials Do not allow rubbish to accumulate inside your home as this provides sources for combustion Keep a supply of extra batteries on hand for your battery powered Smoke Alarms 4 Develop a family escape plan and practice it with everyone in the household including small children if you have them Draw a floor plan of your home and find two ways to exit from each room There should be one way to get out of each bedroom w
4. regularly drift below 4 C 40 F or above 38 C 100 F eg unheated buildings open attic spaces Very dirty dusty or greasy areas In very draughty areas such as close to ceiling fans or fresh air vents Draughts can blow smoke away from the alarm In insect infested areas Insects can clog openings to the sensing chamber preventing smoke entry or causing unwanted alarms Within 30cm 12 of a fluorescent light fitting which emits electrical noise that can prevent correct alarm operation Within 30cm 12 of a wall light fittings or other ceiling based obstructions In dead air spaces see following diagram e Within 30cm 12 of light fittings or other ceiling based obstructions BEST LOCATION IN CENTRE OF CEILING 1 METRE 3 FEET DEAD AIR SPACES 10CM 4 INCHES 10 WHAT ARE THE LIMITATIONS OF MY SMOKE ALARM Your FireAngel smoke alarm is designed to alert you by sounding an alarm when it senses smoke i e it can only sense smoke and alert you if smoke reaches it If a fire develops in an area remote from the location of the smoke alarm such as another room or another level smoke may not reach the smoke alarm in sufficient time or quantity to sense and alert you to the danger For comprehensive coverage a smoke alarm should also be fitted in every room This smoke alarm cannot be used to provide primary fire detection in common areas used by di
5. PORTANT Make sure you have read and understood this manual before installing your smoke alarm 1 Preparation Attach the mounting ring to the ceiling as follows Use the two fixing slots on the mounting ring as a guide when marking the position of the drill holes With an appropriately sized drill drill the holes and insert the plastic fixing anchors supplied if needed See diagram overleaf 16 Fixing slots 1 Preparation 2 Install Mounting Ring Fit the mounting ring to the ceiling using the screws provided Ensuring that the screw heads are flush 2 Install Mounting Ring IMPORTANT Activate the battery before installing your smoke alarm by removing the clear plastic battery spacer from underneath the battery ensuring the battery remains in place 3 Fit Your FireAngel Smoke Alarm Position the smoke alarm over the mounting ring and turn clockwise You should feel the alarm click into place The alarm will only attach to the mounting ring with the battery in place 3 Fit Your FireAngel Smoke Alarm 4 Test Your FireAngel Smoke Alarm See Alarm Test on page 22 18 OPERATION Normal Condition The combined red LED and test button on the side of the alarm should flash once every 48 seconds to show the alarm is active Low Battery Condition IMPORTANT Your smoke alarm requires a battery with a sufficient capacity of power to operate correctly This must also be correctly
6. THE ATOM SMOKE ALARM SL 602 USER MANUAL Firefingel Please read me as could save your life This user manual is available in large text Please call 0800 141 2561 TRODUCTION SENSOR TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION OSITIONING IMITATIONS po TO Preparation Install mounting ring Fit your smoke alarm 4 Test your smoke alarm OPERATION Normal Condition Low Battery Condition BATTERY REPLACEMENT WN PL CONTENTS 2 2 3 8 11 OW TO INSTALL YOUR SMOKE 15 LARM 18 19 ALARM TEST ALARM SILENCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHAT TQ DO IN CASE OF FIRE IN YOUR HOME REPAIR TROUBLESHOOTING DISPOSAL HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME SAFER WARRANTY RETURNS PRODUCT RANGE 22 24 27 32 38 39 43 46 48 INTRODUCTION Congratulations You ve made a wise investment in your personal safety with this innovative product This user manual contains important information regarding the operation of your FireAngel smoke alarm Ensure you read this manual fully before installing and operating the alarm If you are installing this smoke alarm for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the end user SENSOR TECHNOLOGY There are two main types of smoke alarms Optical alarms are generally more effective at detecting slow burning fires which can smoulder for hours before bursting into flames lonisation type smoke alarms are generally more effective at detecting fast flaming fire
7. be made to open the case Attempting to open the case will invalidate your Warranty Testing Test your smoke alarm once every month see section Alarm Test on page 22 Any test failures should be reported to the FireAngel Technical Support Team see page 25 Cleaning As a minimum your smoke alarm should be cleaned once every month using your vacuum cleaner fitted with a soft brush attachment 27 WARNING Your smoke alarm may false alarm when it is being cleaned using a vacuum cleaner FireAngel 28 IMPORTANT Do not use solvents or cleaners on your FireAngel smoke alarm as they may cause damage to the sensor or circuitry The unit can be wiped with a slightly damp cloth CAUTION Do not paint the smoke alarm as this may block the openings and prevent smoke from entering the sensor WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A FIRE IN YOUR HOME If you have made a family escape plan and practiced it with your family you have increased their chances of escaping safely Go over the following rules with your children each time you have fire drills This will help everyone remember them in case of a real emergency Don t panic stay calm Your safe escape may depend on thinking clearly and remembering what you have practiced Notify every member in the residence of the fire Get out of the house as quickly as possible Follow a planned escape route Do not stop to collect anything or to get dressed
8. e to Sprue Safety Products Ltd Vanguard Centre Sir William Lyons Road Coventry CV4 7EZ UK PRODUCT RANGE Sprue Safety Products Ltd manufactures an extensive range of home safety products including smoke alarms carbon monoxide alarms fire extinguishers and remote sounding devices For more details visit www fireangel co uk 47 The ATOM Smoke Alarm by FireAngel design by CAVIUS in Denmark Exclusively distributed in the UK by FireAngel Manufactured by Cavius Aps Denmark 8600 Silkeberg C SL 602 0359 CPD 0059 Smoke alarm devices EN 14604 2005 GN1309 S2 R2 48 The ATOM is everything you d expect in a first class smoke alarm It s quick and easy to fit the replaceable battery will last for 5 years the optical sensor will reduce nuisance alarms from cooking fumes it has award winning design and it s much smaller than standard alarms 4 Z ae e Soy Long life 5 Quick and Less nuisance year battery easy fit alarms
9. esting the unit the smoke alarm is warning you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention Only use the alarm silence function after making sure that there is no ongoing fire emergency situation Do not block the vents on the alarm or disable the smoke alarm in any way as this will remove your protection In the event of a known false alarm such as cooking fumes your smoke alarm can be silenced in the following way a Press and release the test b Your alarm will button The alarm sound will immediately stop silence and switch off for approximately 10 minutes and then automatically switch itself back on cS 25 c If you wish to switch the alarm 26 back on before the 10 minutes has passed simply push the test button again The alarm will sound and the red LED will revert to flashing once every 48 seconds DANGER Never ignore any alarm Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or death If your smoke alarm activates and alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the source of the smoke get everyone out of the house immediately ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Your FireAngel smoke alarm has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible and although the unit requires only battery maintenance for its entire life there are several things you must do to keep it working properly CAUTION Your FireAngel smoke alarm is a sealed electrical device and no attempt should
10. fferent residents such as blocks of flats and hotels The FireAngel smoke alarm may not alarm before a fire causes damage injury or death as the smoke may not reach the smoke alarm in time Examples include smoking in bed and violent gas explosions This smoke alarm may not respond in a reasonable time if it 11 is not installed in the best position or if furniture or other obstacles are located between the smoke alarm and the fire WARNING Your smoke alarm will not operate without a battery installed Only batteries listed on page 20 should be used and should be changed immediately when the low battery signal is given or the unit may fail Test monthly and read and follow all instructions or the unit may not operate properly Your FireAngel smoke alarm will advise you of a low battery condition by emitting an audible chirp every 48 seconds When this occurs you must change the battery in the unit within 30 days to maintain correct operation IMPORTANT Smoke alarms are designed to alert you with an audible alarm at a level specified by the European Standard EN 14604 2005 Closed doors walls and high ambient noise levels will reduce this level Temporary or permanently impaired hearing may result in the alarm not being heard Stereos traffic and other loud sources may also prevent the alarm being heard Heavy sleepers and residents under the influence of alcohol or drugs may also not hear or respond to t
11. he alarm Test and check that you can hear the alarm in all circumstances If in doubt install additional smoke alarms as required WARNING The Smoke alarm is not suitable for alerting hearing impaired residents We recommend that specially designed warning systems be installed that will alert hearing impaired residents WARNING The smoke alarm accompanying this manual is independently tested as being compliant with all the relevant European Standards However as with any electronic product it may fail and may not sense all types of 13 fire within sufficient time to alert you of the danger and provide adequate time for your escape In order to maximise your level of safety always test your smoke alarm frequently to ensure it is in full working order Your FireAngel smoke alarm is only suitable for use in domestic residential applications as covered in this manual It is not suitable for commercial or industrial applications It is designed to sense smoke and alert you It will not sense carbon monoxide flames 14 heat or gas It will not prevent or extinguish fires This FireAngel smoke alarm has a limited life of 10 years and should not be considered as a substitute for life or property insurance Like all electronic equipment it can wear out or fail It should be tested monthly and replaced immediately in the event of failure and replaced after 10 years regardless HOW TO INSTALL YOUR SMOKE ALARM IM
12. installed Should your FireAngel smoke alarm enter a low battery condition the unit will emit an audible chirp once every 48 seconds When this occurs you should replace the battery immediately Your FireAngel smoke alarm will continue to warn of this low battery condition for at least 30 days however failure to change the battery after this time would mean your smoke alarm has insufficient power to alert you in a real fire situation BATTERY REPLACEMENT IMPORTANT Only use CR2 size 3V Lithium batteries for replacement Use of a battery other than that recommended may have a detrimental effect on the detector s operation Use of the recommended battery should provide power for 5 years under normal operating conditions meaning there is no need for an annual battery change 19 Recommended Battery close to the alarm when installing CR2 3V Lithium Battery battery Replacing the battery The battery is designed to last for at least 5 years When the battery nears the end of its life the smoke alarm emits a low battery chirp every 48 seconds to warn you to replace the battery CAUTION The horn is designed to be loud to wake you in an emergency Avoid placing your ear a Remove the alarm from its mounting ring by turning anti clockwise 20 Remove the existing battery and replace with a new CR2 size 3V Lithium battery making sure hat the positive and negative connections of the battery are in the co
13. ireAngel smoke alarm does not test when installed or when the battery has been replaced Make sure you have installed the battery correctly see pages 17 amp 22 Your FireAngel smoke alarm chirps intermittently Replace battery If the battery has been recently fitted and the chirping continues then contact technical support see page 37 Your FireAngel smoke alarm chirps intermittently Check the location of your smoke alarm see Application amp Positioning Check that your smoke alarm is definitely the source of chirping make sure the noise isn t coming from another alarm smoke carbon monoxide gas burglar alarm by process of elimination 33 34 Your FireAngel smoke alarm activates when no smoke is visible Check the location of your smoke alarm see the section on Positioning Clean the smoke alarm see the section on Routine Maintenance You experience frequent unwanted alarms Check the location of your FireAngel smoke alarm see the section on Positioning Clean the smoke alarm see the section on Routine Maintenance If the frequent unwanted alarms continue contact technical support for advice 35 36 Your FireAngel smoke alarm does not sound during testing Make sure you push the test button firmly If the unit has been silenced it is switched off and will not test Pre
14. irements This smoke alarm is designed to operate as a standalone smoke alarm WARNING This FireAngel smoke alarm will not communicate with other smoke alarms or fire alarm systems It is not intended as a substitute for a complete alarm system Mobile Homes and Caravans This smoke alarm is not suitable for use in mobile homes and caravans Commercial and Industrial Premises This smoke alarm is not intended for any non residential commercial or industrial application nor for any other purpose than described above 8 POSITIONING Optical smoke alarms are less prone to false alarms from cooking fumes and are therefore suitable for locations near kitchens However optical smoke alarms are more susceptible to nuisance alarms from steam and should not be located too close to bathrooms and showers lt is recommended that your FireAngel smoke alarm is NOT to be fitted in the following locations e Bathrooms shower rooms and other very damp or humid areas where the moisture can cause unwanted alarms Kitchens Kitchens should be protected with self contained Heat Alarms as the combustion particles from cooking in kitchens will result in unwanted alarms and permanent contamination of the smoke alarm s sensor In areas where excessive dust or dirt could contaminate the sensing chamber making it over sensitive or impairing smoke entry In areas where the ambient temperature is not controlled and may
15. ithout opening the door and alternate means of escape from an upper floor in the event of the stairs being blocked such as a fire escape Make sure everyone recognises the smoke alarm signal and knows how to react to it If there are small children to consider it is important to explain to them what the smoke alarm signal means Teach them that they must be prepared to leave the home by hemselves if necessary Show hem how to check to see if doors are hot before opening hem Show them how to stay close to the floor and crawl if 41 42 necessary Show them how to use an alternative exit if the door is hot and should not be opened Decide on a meeting place a safe distance from your house Again if you have them make sure that all your children understand that they should go and wait for you there if there is a fire Hold fire drills at least every 6 months to make sure that everyone including small children know what to do to escape safely Know where to go to call the Fire Brigade from outside your home Contact your local Fire Brigade They will give you more ideas about how to make your home safer from fires and how to plan your family s escape WARRANTY Sprue Safety Products Ltd warrants to the original purchaser that its enclosed smoke alarm be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal residential use and service for a period of 2 two years from the date of purchase P
16. r projects that require planning permission WARNING The alarm positions shown overleaf are based on typical homes Construction and layout of individual dwellings will vary so this should be regarded only as a guide Check with your local fire station for further guidance BEDROOM BEDROOM oO DINING ROOM oO LOUNGE CELLAR EXISTING HOMES minimum RECOMMENDATIONS H RECOMMENDED FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION NOTE Kitchens should be covered by a self contained heat detector Multi family or mixed occupant residence Tenancy building student accommodation Your FireAngel smoke alarm can also be used in individual flats and bedsits providing the same conditions are met as for a single family residence However there must already be a primary fire detection system that meets regulatory requirements for common areas such as lobbies and hallways Institutions and Hotels This includes motels hospitals day care facilities long term health care facilities boarding houses and dormitories Your smoke alarm can be used in individual sleeping resident rooms providing the same conditions are met as for a single family residence However there must already be a primary fire detection system that meets regulatory requirements for common areas such as lobbies and hallways Use of this smoke alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient fire warning to residents or meet regulatory requ
17. rovided it is returned with postage prepaid and proof of purchase date Sprue Safety Products Ltd hereby warrants that during the 2 two year period commencing from the date of purchase Sprue Safety Products Ltd at its discretion agrees to replace the unit free of charge The warranty on any replacement SL 602 alarm will last for the remainder of the period of the original warranty in respect of the alarm originally purchased that is from the date of original purchase and not from the date of receipt of the replacement product Sprue Safety Products Ltd reserves the right to offer an alternative product similar to that 43 being replaced if the original model is no longer available or in stock This warranty applies to the original retail purchaser from the date of original retail purchase and is not transferable Proof of purchase is required This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident misuse disassembly abuse or lack of reasonable care of the product or applications not in accordance with the user manual It does not cover 44 events and conditions outside of Sprue Safety Products Ltd s control such as Acts of God fire severe weather etc It does not apply to retail stores service centres or any distributors or agents Sprue Safety Products Ltd will not recognise any changes to this warranty by third parties Sprue Safety Products Ltd shall not be liable for any incidental or
18. rrect position and that the battery label is folded and kept outside of the battery aperture The red LED on the test button should now flash every 48 seconds to show the alarm is active Replace the alarm on its mounting ring Position the smoke alarm over the mounting ring and turn clockwise you should feel the alarm click into place 21 d Test your alarm as explained in a Press the combined LED and test the next section Alarm Test button on the side of the alarm ALARM TEST b The unit will emit a loud 85dB at 3 meters alarm while the test button is depressed c The red LED on your alarms test button will flash rapidly during the audible signal NOTE The test button accurately tests the alarm s smoke sensing circuit There is no need to test your alarm with smoke If your smoke alarm fails to give an audible test signal please refer immediately to the troubleshooting guide at the end of this manual WARNING Test your smoke alarm at least once per month 23 ALARM SILENCE Your smoke alarm has a temporary silence feature Smoke alarms can sometimes react to cooking fumes or other non emergency situations Should your alarm sound the test button on the side of the alarm can be pressed to temporarily silence the alarm Your alarm will automatically switch itself back on within 10 minutes DANGER If your FireAngel smoke alarm emits the full 24 alarm signal and you are not t
19. s Alarms conforming to European Standard EN 14604 2005 must respond to both fire types within specified time frames The ATOM SL 602 uses an optical photoelectric type sensor to detect the presence of smoke For maximum protection use both types of smoke alarms on each level of your home APPLICATION Your smoke alarm typically meets the minimum requirements for family living units in existing buildings as long as at least one unit is installed on each floor level of your property In order to achieve the earliest fire warning we recommend that a smoke alarm is fitted in all rooms where the temperature is normally between 4 C 40 F and 38 C 100 F The type of smoke alarm used in each location should be 3 appropriate to the environment Check the section on Positioning to ensure that the smoke alarm is to be correctly positioned for the particular dwelling into which it is intended to be installed WARNING Your FireAngel smoke alarm can be installed into a new build property as additional protection to an existing smoke detection system only It cannot be used as a substitute for a hard wired system as required in new build properties In this type of property the building regulations require alarms to be interlinked You can obtain further information from your local fire service or building control department at your local council offices These sources generally provide advice on new builds o
20. ssing the button will switch the alarm back on Press again to test the alarm Replace battery If the battery has been recently fitted and the alarm still fails to self test then contact technical support Alarm continues not to operate correctly If you have any questions about the operation of your alarm please contact the FireAngel Technical Support Team between 9am 5pm Monday Friday Telephone 0800 141 2561 1 800 523171 in Eire or e mail technicalsupport fireangel co uk You can also visit the support section of our website www fireangel co uk 37 DISPOSAL Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with regular household MM waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your local authority retailer or the FireAngel Technical Support Line see page 37 for contact details for recycling disposal advice as regional variations apply 38 The battery should be removed before disposal of the smoke alarm Both the battery and the smoke alarm should be disposed of in line with current regulations You can also return your smoke alarm to us for disposal For return address see the section on Returns see page 46 Please include a note confirming the product is being returned for disposal HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME SAFER Installing smoke alarms is only one step in protecting your family from fires You must also take steps to reduce the chances of fires starting
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