Wi-Safe Remote Warning Handset
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1. chirping during occasional power outages 7 Removal of the Warning Handset If the Warning Handset is lifted out of its cradle when there is no alarm condition it will give a warning 10 loud blasts repeated again after one minute Following this initial warning the Handset 7 will emit a single chirp once every minute The Warning Handset should be replaced in the cradle as soon as possible to prevent premature discharge of the internal battery This warning feature also helps to reduce the risk of the Warning Handset being removed from the area undetected for example by a child The Warning Handset will still respond to an alarm condition if left out of its cradle provided there is sufficient battery power remaining When an alarm signal is received the Handset will initially react as per step B of basic function see page 16 If the alarm condition persists for more than 30 seconds the remote will automatically become a torch and locator step C of Basic Function 8 Battery Replacement The battery must be in good condition to operate the Warning Handset reliably If the low battery LED flashes at the same that a warning chirp is given once per minute replace the battery 18 immediately n all circumstances the battery must also be replaced at least once per year To replace the battery remove the Warning Handset from its cradle The Handset will emit an audible warning to indicate2. installing the handset 2 Installation Place the cradle on a suitable flat surface bedside table for example where the Warning Handset cannot be easily knocked or slide off Plug the wall adaptor into a 230V AC supply and ensure the supply is switched on AC adaptor Warning Handset cradle Fitting the Battery Your Warning Handset requires a 9V battery as well as an AC supply The battery provides power o the Handset when it has been removed from its cradle and also provides backup power for he Warning Handset when AC power has been disconnected or has failed WARNING Your Warning Handset is supplied with the battery already in the battery compartment BUT it is protected by a clear protective wrapper The battery must be removed from the Warning Handset and the clear protective wrapper should be removed before re inserting the battery i To remove the battery cover firstly insert the tip of a ball point pen or a similar object into the hole then lift up to release the battery cover ii Remove the battery cover from the Warning Handset by lifting it at the bottom and sliding down iii Insert the 9 volt alkaline battery provided If replacing an existing battery then only use batteries listed on page 18 Ensure the battery is fitted the correct way round iv Replace the battery cover simply clip it into place Insert pen tip to release f battery cover lock ift off
3. battery cover Insert handset into cradle v Insert the warn ing handset into the cradle The green power LED should illuminate continuously to show that the AC power supply is connected 3 Connecting to Wi Safe Alarms Your Warning Handset is designed to respond to smoke and carbon monoxide alarms having a Wi Safe interconnect will only respond up to recognise function The Warning Handset o alarms that it has been set This prevents components in your Wi Safe Home Safety System interfering with other Wi Sa products using RF fe systems and other wireless echnology neaer your home The Warning Handset must have been set up in accordance with points Preparation and 2 Installation before carrying out this procedure Connect and Install Wi Safe Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Alarms to the Warning Handset The alarm s to be connected must be i FireAngel Wi Safe type s compatible with the Wi Safe Remote Warning Handset WBS 6 16 ii Correctly fitted and installed iii Tested and working Read the manual for each alarm thoroughly to ensure that these requirements are met Connect Remove the Wi Safe Remote Warning Handset from its cradle It will give an audible warning to indicate that it has been removed this will stop automatically after a few seconds Using the narrow tip of a pen or an open paper clip push and hold the learn
4. button see illustration When holding the button 12 the white light will flash Wait until this has flashed at least three times before releasing the button On releasing the button the LEDs on the front of the Handset will illuminate one after the other in a clockwise rotation This will continue until the unit is returned to its cradle or times out if no alarms are connected to it within a few minutes This shows that your Warning Handset is waiting for alarm signals to be learnt An audible warning will not be given when the Warning Handset is in this mode Take the handset to a Wi Safe alarm that is to be connected Test the alarm as per the user instructions for that particular model Note For CO alarms only the horn and battery test is required you do not need to carry out the detailed sensor test When the alarm is self testing the white torch light at the end of the handset should illuminate briefly once to indicate that the handset recognises the signal from the alarm Take the Warning Handset to the other Wi Safe alarms and repeat the procedure until all alarms have been connected Replace the Warning Handset in the cradle all lights except the green power light will be extinguished The Warning Handset is now in its normal standby mode i e waiting to respond to alarms that have been connected to it Once your Warning Handset has been connected o your Wi Safe alarms it is crucial you test that he Ha
5. from the residence The sound emitted from the Handset also changes from an alarm signal to a distinctive locator pattern a burst of 4 very rapid loud chirps every few seconds that assists emergency services in locating its position NOTE This function depends on a working battery being fitted in the Warning Handset The function will not operate if the handset has not reacted to a remote Wi Safe connected alarm D Reset When the alarm condition no longer exists the Warning Handset can be reset by replacing the remote in its cradle It is now in its standby mode 6 Removal of AC Mains Power If AC mains power is removed through unplugging the wall adaptor switching off the ac supply or as a result of power outage the green power light will no longer illuminate continuously but instead flash once per minute After 6 hours if ac power has not been restored the Warning Handset will also chirp once per minute as a warning Without AC power the Warning Handset is powered by its internal battery To ensure this battery is not prematurely discharged the AC power must be restored as soon as possible A battery with full capacity will power the Warning Handset for a total of 4 weeks If the warning handset has been removed from the cradle or power has been removed for an extended period more than 24 hours we recommend replacing the battery The 6 hour delay is provided to prevent nuisance
6. in BS 5839 6 200 Your Wi Safe smoke or CO alarms communicate o the Wi Safe Remote Warning Handset only and will not communicate to each other POSITIONING WARNING The Warning Handset will only warn of smoke or carbon monoxide if it receives a signal from a recognised active alarm In which room should the Warning Handset be installed n a room where you sleep In a room where you are likely to fall asleep In a room where children spend time unsupervised Where in the room should place the Warning Handset In a place near where you or family members are in the selected room Close to a power socket where it can be easily plugged in and does not create a tripping hazard Where any member of the family can easily reach it CAUTION Do not put the Warning Handset Outside the building In a cupboard In a damp or humid area n an area where the temperature could regularly drop below 5 C or rise above 40 C 5 WHAT ARE THE LIMITATIONS Your Warning Handset requires a FireAngel Wi Safe smoke or carbon monoxide CO alarm to trigger it by radio signal The Warning Handset will not operate in isolation on its own with non Wi Safe FireAngel smoke or CO alarms or any alarms made by other manufacturers Your Warning Handset is designed to alert you by sounding an alarm when it receives a signal from an activated smoke or CO alarm Your Warning Handset may n
7. replaced immediately in the event of failure and replaced every ten years Although the Warning Handset may be of some assistance to alert someone with mild hearing impairment it is not designed to be an alarm device for deaf and hard of hearing people Deaf and hard of hearing people should seek advice for the installation of a device certified to BS 5446 3 2005 CAUTION Your Warning Handset is a sealed AC electrical device and no attempt should be made to open the main casing Attempting to open the main case will Damage your Warning Handset Possibly result in exposure to a potentially lethal electric shock e Impair its operation Invalidate your warranty DANGER Under no circumstances A should this product be immersed in water or used in the presence of water WARNING The Warning Handset is intended for operation only on 230V AC 50 Hz circuits HOW TO INSTALL YOUR WARNING HANDSET Preparation IMPORTANT Make sure you have read and understood this entire manual before installing your Warning Handset Ensure that all smoke alarms and carbon monoxide CO alarms to be used are compatible with your Warning Handset look for the Wi Safe symbol see Application page 4 All smoke alarms and CO alarms must be installed tested and working correctly as per the instructions in their respective user manuals and the Warning Handset should be positioned as per Positioning page 5 before
8. the FireAngel Technical Support Line for advice on 024 7623 6663 or visit the Support section on our website www fireangel co uk If your Warning Handset is no longer under warranty replace it immediately Your Warning Handset should be replaced after 10 years CAUTION Your Warning Handset is a sealed AC electrical device and no attempt should be made to open the case Attempting to open the case will Damage your Warning Handset Impair its operation 27 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 Problem Solution Power indicator light is not illuminated when the Warning Handset is in the cradle Check that the wall adaptor is plugged into an AC supp the AC supply is switched on Ensure the Warning Handset is pushed fully into its crad y and le While connecting an alarm the Warning Handset does not respond Make sure the alarm is Wi Safe compatible and is worki correctly Ensure the handset is in its learn mode see How to your Warning Handset connect page 12 ng nstall The alarm may already be recognised by the Warning Handset Return the Handset to the cradle and carry out a self test on the alarm see Testing on Page 14 The Warning Handset chirps and the low battery light flashes once per minute The battery is low and must be replaced See Battery Replacement page 18 The Warning Handset chirps and the low battery light does NOT flash The Po
9. will go into alarm and will send a radio frequency signal to the Warning Handset When the Warning Handset receives the signal from a smoke or CO alarm it will sound a loud audible signal and the LED visual indicator at the top of the handset will flash to alert you The Warning Handset consists of two parts a cradle with an AC mains adaptor which plugs into your wall socket and a removable handset When in alarm if you lift the handset out of the cradle the LED at the top of the handset will stop flashing and illuminates permanently converting the handset into a torch to help you escape from 4 your home At this point an audible locator sound will also be emitted from the warning handset The AC mains adaptor is rated at 230V 50Hz 0 0754 input DEFINITIONS RF Radio frequency method of communication LED Light emitting diode all lights on the Warning Handset are LEDs AC Adaptor Alternating current adaptor plugs into mains supply Encryption Protocol A secure method of communication isolating alarms within an individual system APPLICATION WARNING The Warning Finde is only designed to receive signals from FireAngel Wi Safe smoke or CO alarms It will not respond to other models or brands of smoke or fire alarm systems or other FireAngel non Wi Safe smoke or CO alarms The FireAngel Wi Safe Home Safety System is not intended as a substitute for a complete fire gaam system as specified
10. Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your local authority retailer or manufacturer for recycling disposal advice as regional variations apply The battery should be disconnected before disposal You can also return your carbon Warning Handset for disposal For return address see he section on Returns Please include a note confirming the product is being returned for disposal 7 WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPTTO OPEN A WARNING DO NOT BURN x 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION Warranty Coverage FireAngel Ltd warrants to the original purchaser that its enclosedWi Safe RemoteWarning Handset WBS 616 be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal residential use and service for a period of 5 five years from the date of purchase Provided it is returned with postage prepaid and proof of purchase date FireAngel Ltd hereby warrants that during the 5 five year period commencing from the date of purchase FireAngel Ltd at its discretion agrees to replace the unit free of charge The warranty on any replacement Wi Safe Warning Handset 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 FireAngel Ltd reserves the right to offer an alternative product similar to that being replaced if the original model is no longer av
11. Wi Safe Firefingel WBS 616 User Manual Wi Safe Remote Warning Handset Part of the Wi Safe Home Safety System CONTENTS TRODUCTION 2 OVERVIEW DEFINITIONS APPLICATION POSITIONING LIMITATIONS HOW TO INSTALL YOUR WI SAFE WARNING HANDSET WBS 616 9 Preparation 2 Installation 3 Connecting to FireAngel Wi Safe alarms 4 Testing OPERATION 15 5 Basic Function 6 Removal of AC Mains Power nnn amp Ww 7 Removal of Handset 8 Battery Replacement 9 Signal Failure 10 System Integrity Check Audible and Visual Indicators WHAT TO DO IFYOUR WI SAFE REMOTE WARNING HANDSET ALARMS 22 REPAIR 27 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 DISPOSAL 30 WARRANTY 30 RETURNS 3l PRODUCTS IN THE WI SAFE RANGE 32 INTRODUCTION Congratulations You ve made a wise investment in an innovative product and your personal safety The Wi Safe Remote Warning Handset WBS 616 is one of a new generation of domestic life safety products from FireAngel which combines the latest technology and innovative design to provide an aesthetically pleasing and effective contribution to your fire and carbon monoxide CO safety The Wi Safe Remote Warning Handset can only be used in conjunction with Wi Safe smoke and carbon monoxide alarms What is Wi Safe Wi Safe is a FireAngel term to describe the wireless radio frequency RF communication signal from the Wi Safe smoke or CO alarms to the Warning Handset using the FireAngel unique enc
12. ailable 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 Warranty Disclaimers 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 events and conditions outside of FireAngel 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 FireAngel Ltd will not recognise any changes to this warranty by third parties FireAngel Ltd shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express 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 5 five years This warranty does not affect your statutory rights Except for death or personal injury FireAngel 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 RETURNS We recommend that you contact the FireAngel Technical Support Line in the first instance on 024 7623 6663 1 800 523171 in Eire or via e mail technicalsupport firea
13. arms in the system and the Warning Handset s See Section 4 Testing on page 14 Changing the battery in the Handset Changing the battery in any alarm in the system Changing the layout of your house ie structural changes moving large items of furniture wiring changes major decorative alterations adding large metal constructions Installation of electronic equipment I Audible and Visual Indicators Torch D Low GN wit ns Buzzer NOTE The Warning Handset depends A on correct operation of connected alarms If a signal is not received from an alarm for any reason for example a fault in the alarm or no battery fitted the Warning Handset will not respond or detect the fault 20 NOTE The Handset will not indicate if IN there is a fault with other alarms in the system Individual alarms will have their own fault indicator Power Green LED permanently illuminated In normal conditions Warning Handset plugged into cradle AC power connected this is continuously illuminated to indicate that the Warning Handse is powered by the AC power source If there is no AC power available the Warning Handset has been removed from its cradle or the AC power has dropped out been switched off or disconnected this flashes briefly once a minute to indicate that the Warning Handset is powered by the battery Torch Bright white LEDs These flash rapidly to indicate an ala
14. cape 2 What to do In the Event of a Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sounding Assume carbon monoxide has been detected in your home Immediately locate your carbon monoxide detector to determine the level of alarm being indicated WARNING An alarm condition indicates that abnormally high and potentially lethal levels of carbon monoxide are present Never ignore this alarm further exposure can be fatal Immediately check residents for symptoms of carbon monoxide CO poisoning and contact the proper authorities to resolve all CO problems NEVER IGNORE A LOW LEVEL OR HIGH LEVEL ALARM Ensure that you know what actions to take in the event of both high and low level alarms What To Do During A High Level Alarm Keep calm and open the doors and windows to ventilate Turn off all appliances that are potential sources of CO when possible and stop using the appliance These may include gas and wood burning fireplaces all gas appliances and barbecues Evacuate the property leaving the doors and windows open Ring your gas or other fuel supplier on their emergency number keep the number in a prominent place Write your fuel supplier s emergency number here Do not re enter the property until the alarm has stopped Get medical help immediately for anyone suffering the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning headache nausea and advise that carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected Do not use the appliance agai
15. e WHEN THIS OCCURS YOU MUST REPLACE THE BACK UP BATTERY TO THE UNIT WITHIN 7 DAYS TO MAINTAIN OPERATION The Warning Handset is designed to alert you with a combination of an audible alarm and visual indication Closed doors walls and high ambient noise levels will reduce this distance Temporary ri or permanently impaired hearing may result in he Warning Handset not being heard Stereos raffic and other loud sources may also prevent he Warning Handset from being heard Heavy sleepers and residents under the influence of alcohol or drugs may also not hear or respond to he Warning Handset Test and check that you can hear the Warning Handset in all circumstances The Warning Handset employs the lates echnology and is independently tested as being compliant with the applicable clauses of relevan British and European Standards However as with any electronic product it might fail and may no produce an alarm within sufficient time to aler you of the danger and provide adequate time for your escape In order to maximize your leve of safety always test your Warning Handset by testing all other alarms in the system every week to ensure it is in full working order and that the radio frequency RF link between the alarms had not been compromised See Testing on page 13 8 NOTE The Warning Handset smoke and CO alarms should not be considered as a substitute for life or property insurance The Handset should be
16. e route Do not stop to collect anything or to get dressed 23 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 service on 999 as soon as possible from outside your house If possible use a neighbour s phone or call box rather than a mobile phone as the location can be traced from the number if the line is lost Give the address and your name Never go back inside the building until a member of the fire service has told you it is safe to do so If after proceeding with extreme caution you have been able to confirm that your Warning Handset 24 was triggered by a nuisance alarm which may occur from time to time from cooking or other non emergency situations you should silence the smoke alarm that has been triggered and then replace the Warning Handset in its cradle It is important to practice escape plans and show everyone in the house including children what to do with the handset if it enters into alarm Contact your local fire service They will give you more ideas about how to make your home safer from fires and how to plan your family s es
17. e tested at least once per week this will test the Handset automatically Testing is simple Ensure that your Warning Handset is located in its most suitable position refer to section on Positioning page 5 with the handset fitted into its cradle with AC power connected Go to one one of the connected alarms in the Wi Safe Safety System and carry out a self test Go back to the handset The appropriate light on the handset smoke or carbon monoxide should flash rapidly as should the white LEDs at the top of the handset An audible signal should be emitted that corresponds to smoke three bursts between a short delay or carbon monoxide four quick bursts between delays of several seconds Remove the Warning Handset from its cradle The 14 torch will switch fully on and the full alarm sound will be replaced by the locator audible signal which is a burst of 4 rapid chirps followed by a 2 second delay repeated continuously Wait for 5 seconds then replace the Warning Handset in he cradle If the Warning Handset is replaced too soon it may pick up the repeat signal and go into alarm again if this happens remove the Handset from the cradle again and wait for more than 5 seconds The Handset should then be replaced in he cradle All lights should extinguish except the green power light Repeat this procedure for every connected Wi Safe alarm NOTE The above test procedures shou
18. lasts thereafter one chirp per minute 21 22 WHAT TO DO IF YOUR WARNING HANDSET ALARMS CAUTION In all circumstances assume your Warning Handset is responding to a real alarm situation that has been triggered by either a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide alarm STAY CALM PROCEED QUICKLY BUT WITH EXTREME CAUTION FIRSTLY YOU MUST DETERMINE WHY YOUR WI SAFE WARNING HANDSET HAS BEEN TRIGGERED If the Warning Handset has been triggered by a remote signal from a smoke alarm the red Smoke light will appear If the Warning Handset has been triggered by a remote signal from a carbon monoxide CO alarm the red Carbon Monoxide light will appear If both lights are flashing then both types of alarm smoke and carbon monoxide CO have triggered the Warning Handset What to do in the Event of a Smoke Alarm Sounding J AN ire X Assume a Fire What to do in Case of Fire in your Home f you have made a family escape plan and practiced it with your family you have increased heir chances of escaping safely Go over the following rules with your children each time you have a fire drill This will help everyone remember hem in case of a real emergency e 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 ire Get out of the house as quickly as possible Follow a planned escap
19. ld be carried out both with and without the AC power turned on A On Standby OPERATION D Reset 5 Warning Handset Basic Function A On Standby The Warning Handset should normally be fitted into its cradle and connected to an AC supply The green power LED will be permantently illuminated B In Alarm When a Wi Safe smoke or carbon monoxide alarm goes into alarm mode the white LEDs on the top of the Warning Handset will flash rapidly and the red LED next to smoke or carbon monoxide will illuminate to indicate the type of alarm signal that the handset is receiving The Warning Handset also generates an audible alarm which is different for smoke and CO smoke repeated cycle of three blasts then a short delay carbon monoxide repeated cycle of four quick blasts then a delay of several seconds If both smoke and CO alarms go into alarm mode both smoke and carbon monoxide red LEDs will appear on the Warning Handset The audible alarm from the Warning Handset will be of the smoke pattern only NOTE The Warning Handset will only respond to alarms that are of a compatible type in the FireAngel Wi Safe range and have been learnt with the Warning Handset C Torch and Audible Locator Lifting the Warning Handset from its cradle will cause the white LED at the end of the Warning Handset to stop flashing and illuminate continuously as a torch This function should assist safe escape
20. n until it has been checked by an expert In the case of gas appliances this must be a CORGI registered installer Your alarm will silence when the ventilation has allowed the CO level in your home to drop to 25 an acceptable level What To Do During A Low Level Warning Open all doors and windows to ventilate 26 Turn off all appliances that ar sources of CO when possib he appliance These may inc barbecues Silence the alarm and turn o been checked by an expert ote the reading on the display e potential e and stop using ude gas and wood burning fireplaces all gas appliances and ff the low level icon by pressing the Test Reset button Do not use the appliance again until it has n the case of gas appliances this must be a CORGI registered installer Get medical help immediatel suffering the effects of carbo poisoning headache nausea carbon monoxide poisoning y for anyone n monoxide and advise that is suspected It is important to practice escape plans and show everyone in the house including children what to do with the handset if it enters into alarm Possibly result in exposure to a potentially REPAIR lethal electric shock A DO NOT attempt to repair your Invalidate your warranty Warning Handset If your Warning Handset is not operating properly see Troubleshooting Chart on pages 28 amp 29 If you cannot solve the problem please call
21. ndset receives a signal from all the alarms in he system in the position where the Handset will be sited See section 4 Testing IMPORTANT If you move the A Handset to another location you should check that it still receives a signal from all the acis in the system by retesting each alarm NOTES i If the Warning Handset is left out of its cradle for more than 4 minutes without receiving any signals when in learn mode the lights will extinguish and no more signals will be learnt vi Replace the remote in its cradle If more alarms are to be learnt repeat the entire connect procedure If an alarm has already been learnt by your Warning Handset repeating the process will not give a response The Warning Handset will learn any compatible working FireAngel Wi Safe alarm within range It is very unlikely that one of your neighbours will be carrying out the same procedure at the same time Additional Wi Safe alarms can be added to your system at any time This will not affect the communication between the Handset and any alarms that have already been learnt into the system Your Warning Handset can be connected to 20 different Wi Safe alarms You can have more than one Warning Handset in your Wi Safe system but each Warning Handset must be individually connected to each alarm 4 Testing Your Warning Handset should be tested whenever an alarm is added to the system Each alarm in the system should b
22. ngel co uk 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 If there is a fault that we are unable to resolve then our technical support engineer will issue you with a returns authority number so that your product can be returned for testing To return your Warning Handset under warranty send it suitably packed and disabled this will be explained by the member of the FireAngel 3l technical support team with postage prepaid a note indicating the returns authority number and describing the nature of the difficulty with proof of date of purchase to FireAngel Limited The TechnoCentre Puma Way Coventry CVI 2TT England 32 PRODUCTS IN THE WI SAFE RANGE Compatible with the Wi Safe Remote Warning Handset WBS 616 e Wi Safe Optical Smoke Alarm WSO 601 Wi Safe lonisation Smoke Alarm WSI 60 e Wi Safe 10 Year Optical Smoke Alarm WSO e Wi Safe 0 Year lonisation Smoke Alarm WSI Wi Safe Carbon Monoxide CO Alarm WCO 628 Wi Safe Base WEZ 602 for the Easy Wire range of Smoke and Heat Alarms SA0422 R2 CE Firefingel Technical Support Line 024 7623 6663 1 800 523171 in Eire E mail technicalsupport fireangel co uk Web www fireangel co uk FireAngel Ltd The Technocentre Puma Way Coventry CV 2TT England SA0422 R2
23. ot respond to a signal from a smoke or CO alarm if the alarm and the Warning Handset are too far apart if there are obstructions that significantly reduce the signal e g steel reinforcement in concrete or if there are other electrical or electronic equipment that creates interference and obscures the signal Your Warning Handset will only alert you to 6 the triggering of a smoke or CO alarm if that alarm has been recognised see Connecting to Wi Safe Alarms on page l by your Warning Handset After initial installation and testing the performance of the communication between the smoke or CO alarm and your Warning Handset may be compromised by changes in the building s structure property or contents Always test to ensure the entire Wi Safe Home Safety System is still working after any changes to your building s structure wiring plumbing heating or changes in position of major items of furniture beds sofas shelving units etc We recommend that as a minimum you install a Warning Handset in each separate sleeping area of your property In addition it is also recommended that you install a Warning Handset in any other area of your home where hearing your smoke or CO alarms may be difficult Each Warning Handset works independently of all others and must be programmed individually to receive signals from all Wi Safe alarms The Warning Handset will not respond and alert you of a smoke or fire situation witho
24. rm condition and illuminate continuously when the handset is removed and is in torch locator mode The torch also flashes on briefly when the Warning Handset is in learn mode see Connecting to Wi Safe alarms page 11 and has just recognised a new alarm Smoke Red LED Continuous red light when a smoke alarm in the system is in alarm mode See Basic Function section Carbon Monoxide Red LED Continuous red light when a carbon monoxide alarm in the system is in alarm mode See Basic Function section Low Battery Yellow LED Flashes once per minute when the internal battery needs replacing See Battery Replacement function Signal Failure Yellow LED Flashes once per minute to indicate that there may be a problem with the signal between the alarm s and Warning Handset Buzzer High volume audible warning device Different and distinctive sound patterns are generated by the buzzer to warn of different conditions Signal Failure chirp per minute at the same time as the Signal Failure light Low Battery chirp per minute at the same time as the low battery light Carbon Monoxide Alarm 4 rapid blasts then a 5 second delay repeated continuously Smoke Alarm 3 blasts then a short delay repeated continuously Locator A burst of 4 rapid loud chirps then a 2 second delay repeated continuously Warning Handset removed from cradle 10 blasts one minute delay another 0 b
25. ryption protocol Wi Safe Product Range suitable for use with Wi Safe Remote Warning Handset e Wi Safe Optical Smoke Alarm WSO 601 e Wi Safe lonisation Smoke Alarm WSI 60 e Wi Safe 10 Year Optical Smoke Alarm WSO 610 e Wi Safe 10 Year lonisation Smoke Alarm WSI 610 Wi Safe Carbon Monoxide CO Alarm WCO 628 Wi Safe Base WEZ 602 for the Easy Wire range of Smoke and Heat Alarms The FireAngel range of products is constantly being expanded Please visit www fireangel co uk o find out about the latest additions to our product range A IMPORTANT This user manual contains important information regarding the operation of your Warning Handset If you are installing this product for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the end user OVERVIEW OF THE FIREANGEL WI SAFE HOME SAFETY SYSTEM Remote Warning Handset WBS 616 Smoke Alarms WSI 601 WSO 601 WSI 610 WSO 610 Carbon Monoxide Alarm WCO 628 Base for Easy Wire range of Smoke and Heat Alarms WEZ 602 Other future Wi Safe products A All Wi Safe products bear the Wi Safe logo The FireAngel Wi Safe Home Safety System consists of a Warning Handset to be used in conjunction with FireAngel Wi Safe smoke or carbon monoxide CO alarms The smoke or CO alarms should be positioned in recommended locations specified in the user manuals accompanying those products When your smoke or CO alarm triggers it
26. that it has been removed Remove the battery cover and replace the battery as per the instructions in Fitting the Battery See page 10 Use only the following batteries Duracell Ultra Duracell MN 1604 Engergizer Ultrat Energizer 522 or Gold Peak 1604A 9V ULTRALIFE U9VL Lithium 9 Signal Failure Operation of the Warning Handset depends on receiving a radio frequency RF signal from Wi Safe alarms in order to respond to an alarm condition Nearby electronic equipment may in extreme cases interfere with these signals preventing the Warning Handset from reacting to an alarm condition The Warning Handset monitors signals in the area to check if this is likely to be a problem If interference is detected the signal failure LED flashes yellow once per minute and the handset will chirp once per minute as a warning If this warning is given try moving the Warning Handset to a different position in the room or move nearby electronic equipment out of the way If this doesn t cure the problem try switching off different items of electronic equipment until the cause is found WARNING Do not switch off or disable any life critical or safety equipment 10 System Integrity Check It is important that when any changes are made to the system or your home you check that all the elements of the Wi Safe system are still communicating When any of the following occur check the communication between all the al
27. ut the triggering of a correctly programmed and operational FireAngel Wi Safe smoke alarm Also it will not respond and alert you that a high level carbon monoxide CO has been detected without the triggering of a correctly programmed and operational CO alarm The FireAngel Wi Safe Home Safety System 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 The smoke alarm may not respond in a reasonable time if it is not installed in the best position or if obstacles such as furniture or closed doors are located between the smoke alarm and the fire The Wi Safe Home Safety System may not alarm before a dangerous CO level causes illness poisoning or death as the CO may not reach the CO alarm in time The CO alarm may not respond in a reasonable time if it is not installed in the best position or if obstacles such as closed doors are located between the CO alarm and the source of CO TheWarning Handset requires both a continuously powered AC electrical supply and internal battery for its normal operation If the electrical supply fails or is removed the unit will continue to operate on its back up battery for up to 30 days The Warning Handset will advise you of a low battery condition by emitting an audible chirp approximately once per minute The low battery LED indicator will also flash yellow once per minut
28. wer LED will also be flashing meaning that the Handset is not receiving power Ensure the Handset is pushed ful ly into its cradle and the AC power is switched on at the wall socket The Warning Handset chirps and the Signal Failure light flashes once per minute Nearby electrical or electronic equipment is interfering with the Warning Handset Find the cause of the interference by moving nearby equipment away from the Warning Handset or switching it off for a short time WARNING Do not switch off safety critical or life support equipment Ensure that the interfering equipment is kept away from the Warning Handset if found to be the cause of a signal failure or move the handset to an alternative location The Warning Handset does not respond to an alarm that is being tested Ensure that the smoke CO alarm is working and does not have a low battery Check that the alarm is compatible check for the Wi Safe logo and has been connected to the Warning Handset see How to Install your Warning Handset connect page 12 Check to see if the Signal failure light is flashing see above Move the Warning Handset closer to the alarm and re test If it responds the Warning Handset was positioned too far away from the alarm or something was blocking the signal See Positioning page 5 29 DISPOSAL Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste
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