OWNERS MANUAL - SD Fire Alarms
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1. or lack or reasonable care YOUR ALARM IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPERTY DISABILITY OR OTHER INSURANCE OF ANY KIND APPROPRIATE COVERAGE IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CONSULT YOUR AGENT This warranty does not affect your statutory rights in any way In the event of a problem with your alarm or you have any questions concerning its use care and service please consult this manual If you require any further help or clarification please write to Dicon Safety Products UK Ltd PO Box 402 Gloucester GL2 9YB or phone our Helpline on 01452 712459 PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE Please note that specifications may be subject to change2. HOUT FIRST REMOVING THEM 10 Switch on the mains electricity supply 11 Check that the green light is on and that the red light is flashing every 45 seconds or so The lights are located behind the grille on the front of the alarm 12 Press and hold the test button until the alarm sounds NOTE On the 670 series pressing this button places the alarm in pause mode SYSTEMS OF MORE THAN ONE ALARM Test each alarm in the system checking that all other alarms in the system are triggered within 10 seconds WARNING Do not attempt to test the alarm with flame heat or smoke the results may be misleading and may damage the alarm The dust cover must be removed as late as possible before commissioning This will reduce the chances of the alarm being contaminated by building dust etc Remove the alarm from the system before testing the wiring with high voltage insulation testing equipment otherwise this will damage the alarm and will invalidate the warranty C WHERE TO LOCATE AS a minimum smoke alarms should be located between sleeping areas and potential sources of fire such as living rooms and kitchens In single storey homes with one sleeping area a smoke alarm should be installed in the hallway as close as possible to the living accommodation To ensure audibility in the bedrooms it may be necessary to install more than one smoke alarm particularly if the hallway is more than 15m long In single storey homes with two separate sleeping a
3. MAINS POWERED SMOKE ALARMS amp HEAT ALARMS COVERS SAFETY PRODUCTS OWNERS MANUAL For further information please write Dicon Safety Products Europe Ltd P O Box 402 GLOUCESTER GL2 9YB e Simple Fitting Instructions Location Guide e User Information Basic Fire Safety Tips e Simple Maintenance Instructions MODELS PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE ALARMS 650M 650MC 650MRB 650MRL 650MBX IONIZATION SMOKE ALARMS 670M 670MC 670MRB 670MRL 670MBX 370MBX HEAT ALARMS 680M 680MC 680MRL 680MRB 680MBX 220 240VAC u MAINS POWERED ALARMS CLASS I APPARATUS IMPORTANT PLEASE READ AND RETAIN THIS OWNERS MANUAL When installing this alarm for use by others please 2502 A0033 leave this manual or a copy with the end user CHECKS BEFORE USE 370MBX 650MBX 670MBX and 680MBX e Check battery has been fitted correctly e Check alarm is not beeping e Test alarm before switching on the electricity supply All Alarms e Check the green light is on behind the front grille e Check the red light flashes every 45 seconds or so e When testing linked alarms check that they all interconnect within 10 seconds IMPORTANT NOTES e On the 370MBX the alarm will beep for 10 minutes if the pause button has been pressed e Alarms with rechargeable batteries or capacitor back up may beep for up to 2 hours while the batteries capacitors charge e Leave a copy of this handbook with the user and ensure they know h
4. beep every 45 seconds when back up power supply should be fully charged Try the following 1 Inspect the fuse in the power circuit to the alarm 2 Gently vacuum as detailed in Simple Maintenance 3 For MBX models only replace the battery 4 Call a qualified electrician to inspect the house wiring and connections to the alarm If these procedures do not eliminate the problem DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS In the first instance contact the manufacturer for further advice If the alarm is still within warranty period and terms return the unit with proof of purchase to the distributor indicating the nature of the problem Units beyond warranty cannot be economically repaired For address see the bottom of this page False Alarms Abnormal air conditions may cause the highly sensitive alarm to give a false alarm DO NOT DISCONNECT THE ALARM If no fire is apparent ventilate the room and or operate the alarm pause lf fitted WARNING IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION AS TO THE CAUSE OF AN ALARM ALWAYS ASSUME THAT T IS DUE TO AN ACTUAL FIRE AND FOLLOW YOU FIRE EMERGENCY PLANS Do not assume the alarm is a nuisance alarm and activate alarm pause if fitted Dust can have an adverse effect Vacuum as recommended above Do not paint the unit Other factors such as nicotine contamination may also adversely affect the alarm Radioactive Contents nization type smoke alarms utilise a tiny amount of radioactive material 0 9 microcuries 30
5. g sockets or portable equipment All interconnected alarms should be installed on a single final circuit NOTE The maximum interconnect wiring length is 250 metres The maximum number of alarms interconnected together is 12 Dicon smoke alarms should not be connected to any model produced by another manufacturer The location of the alarms must comply with the applicable building codes and the advice in section C WHERE TO LOCATE below B INSTALLATION See Diagrams 1 amp 2 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION THE COLOUR CODING FOR ELECTRICAL CABLES USED IN BUILDING WIRING HAS BEEN CHANGED AS FOLLOWS Old colour New harmonised colour Designation Red Brown L1 Live Yellow Black L2 Live Blue Grey L3 Live Black Blue Neutral The new harmonised colour cables may be used on site from 31 March 2004 New installations or alterations to existing installations may use either new or old colours but not both from 31st March 2004 until 31st March 2006 Only the new colours may be used after 31 March 2006 For more information see Amendment No 2 to BS 7671 2001 and guidance publications See also www iee org cablecolours BROWN LIVE When selecting cable for connecting interlinked BLUE NEUTRAL smoke alarms the interlink wire should be BLACK or GREY INTERLINK treated as live EARTH 2 Use either of the methods of installation N shown in diagrams1 and 2 The installation method shown in diagram 1 is suitable f
6. heat alarms are installed in a room they should be at a distance no greater than 5 3m from the farthest wall no greater that 5 3m from a door to any room in which a fire might start and no greater than 5 3m from the next heat or smoke alarm As it is Impossible to predict the source of a fire the best location for an alarm is the centre of the room or hallway If it is necessary to locate the smoke alarm on a wall always locate the detection element of the alarm 150mm to 300mm 6 to 12 inches below the ceiling and the bottom of the alarm above the level of doors and other openings NOTE Heat alarms should not be wall mounted In rooms with simple sloped peaked or gabled ceilings install smoke alarms 900mm 3 feet from the highest point of the ceiling Dead air at the peak of the ceiling may prevent smoke from reaching the alarm in time to provide an early warning Closed doors and other obstructions will interfere with the path of smoke and heat to an alarm and may prevent occupants from hearing an alarm on the other side of a closed door Install sufficient alarms to compensate for closed doors and other obstacles 9 Your local fire brigade or insurance company may be able to give you further advice Call them and ask Further help and information may also be found in BS5839 Part 6 and the Fire Safety guidance given by the Department of Transport Local Government and the Regions DTLR CAUTION Research indicates that substantial i
7. kilobequerels of Americium 241 to detect smoke This material is in the form of a sealed source and represents no hazard whatsoever to anyone installing or using the smoke alarm Any stray particles would be unable to penetrate the dead layer of skin and thus do not constitute an external hazard Radiation Protection Guidance for Scientists and Physicians All Dicon ionization smoke alarms have been rigorously tested by the National Radiological Protection Board to ensure absolute safety Disposal of lonization type Smoke Alarms 370MBX 670M 670MC 670MRL 670MRB 670MBX As a responsible company Dicon Safety Products is constantly monitoring and updating its systems and procedures to anticipate changes in safety and environmental legislation worldwide For instance changes in European legislation will soon have an impact on the disposal of some smoke alarms For the latest information on the disposal of smoke alarms please contact our customer helpline on 44 1452 712459 Guarantee Your Dicon Alarm excluding the battery in MBX models is warrantied for five years from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship Units returned to Dicon with proof of purchase during this period as a result of such defects will be repaired or replaced at Dicon s option without charge This warranty only covers defects in material or workmanship in normal residential use and does not cover damage resulting from negligent handling misuse
8. ncreases in warning time can be obtained with each properly installed additional alarm It is strongly recommended that the advice above be followed to ensure maximum protection Single storey one sleeping area gt isa Or N Single storey two sleeping areas Two storey dwelling Dining Kitchen Bedroom Q Vv Bedroom Bedroom ie ie ie e Bedroom Hall ie Bedroom O Bedroom ie Living Room Bedroom V Vv Hal Kitchen Garage Smoke alarms for limited protection Additional smoke alarms for better coverage V Heat alarms IMPORTANT These smoke and heat alarms are intended primarily for use in single family occupancy private dwellings For use in other applications the manufacturers advice should be sought LOCATIONS TO AVOID DO NOT locate alarms 1 In turbulent air from fans heaters doors windows etc 2 In high humidity areas such as bathrooms and shower rooms or where the temperature exceeds 39 C 100 F or falls below 5 C 40 F 3 At the peak of an A frame ceiling dead air at the top may prevent smoke and heat from reaching the alarm to provide an early warning 4 Less than 300mm 12 inches from a wall when mounted on the ceiling 5 In insect infested areas Tiny insects may affect performance 6 Smoke alarms in poorly ventilated kitchen or garage Combustion particles from cooking or ca
9. or a plasterboard or similar ceiling where access to the void behind it is available and suitable to mount the junction box The installation method shown in diagram 2 is suitable for concrete or similar ceilings where access is insufficient or where surface wiring is necessary 3 Connect the brown wire to the brown live in the house wiring and the blue wire to the blue neutral NO CONNECTION SHOULD BE MADE TO THE MAINS ELECTRICITY SUPPLY EARTH TERMINAL TERMINATE HOUSE WIRING EARTH IN SPARE CONNECTOR 4 For multiple alarm installations use a three core and earth style cable between all the alarms to be interconnected and connect the third core of that cable to the white wire from the smoke alarm DO NOT use the earth wire for the interconnect line This must be treated as live i e insulated and sheathed If the alarm is not going to be interconnected cap the unused wires 5 Remove the baseplate from the back of the alarm by twisting anti clockwise as far as it will go about 12 mm Detach the locking pin Diagram 1 JUNCTION BOX oe DW GG xX BASEPLATE WHITE INSTALLATION USING JUNCTION BOX 650MBX 670MBX and 680MBX Detach battery door screw from the base plate Open the battery door on the back of the alarm connect the battery close the door and secure with the screw provided before fitting the alarm to the baseplate Test the alarm using the test button 6 Attach the flat side of
10. ow to use and maintain the alarm A GUIDANCE ON INSTALLATION WARNING Wiring should be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with BS7671 Permanent connection to the fixed wiring of the building should be made in a suitable junction box This alarm must not be exposed to dripping or splashing Connect the alarm as late as possible in an installation particularly in new build to avoid contamination Remove the dust cover before applying power NOTE For detailed guidance on the siting of this alarm refer to section C of this handbook IMPORTANT The circuit used to power the alarm must be a 24 hour voltage circuit that cannot be turned off by a switch BS5839 Part 6 states that For mains powered alarms each with an integral standby supply Grade D the mains electricity supply should take the form of either a an independent circuit at the dwelling s main circuit board in which case no other electrical equipment should be connected to this circuit other than a dedicated monitoring device installed to indicate failure of the mains electricity supply to the alarms or b a separately electrically protected regularly used local lighting circuit For mains powered alarms with no standby supply Grade E the mains electricity supply may only take the form of an independent circuit as per a above If it is necessary to use an RCD for protection it should operate independently of any RCD protection for circuits supplyin
11. pply and vacuuming through the vents using a soft brush attachment Keep the nozzle from touching the unit SWITCH POWER BACK ON WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED Test the alarm once a week by e Checking that the green light is on and that the red light is flashing every 45 seconds or so The lights are located behind the grille on the front of the alarm e Press and hold the test button until the alarm sounds NOTE Pressing this button on alarms in the 670 series also places the alarm in pause mode MBX MODELS Change the battery with a new one when the alarm beeps every 45 seconds 370MBX Models Only Turn off the mains electricity supply Remove the locking pin by inserting a small screwdriver into the square hole at the top of the battery drawer Apply pressure at the tip of the screwdriver pushing it up onto the locking pin The pin will pop out Open the battery drawer and remove the old battery insert the new battery contacts first according to the markings on the inside of the drawer front close the drawer and test the alarm using the test button Refit the locking pin and then turn on the mains electricity supply NOTE The battery drawer cannot be closed if the battery is missing All other MBX Models Excluding 10 year Lithium versions Turn off the mains electricity supply remove locking key rotate the alarm approximately 10mm anti clockwise and remove the alarm from the ceiling Unplug the alarm from the mains supply Remove the sc
12. r exhaust could trigger a nuisance alarm 7 In very dusty or dirty areas dirt and excessive dust can impair the performance of the alarm 8 Within 300mm 12 inches of a light fitting or room corners 9 In locations that would make routine testing or maintenance hazardous e g over a stairwell 10 On poorly insulated walls or ceilings 11 Near objects such as ceiling decorations that might impede the path of smoke or heat to the alarm 12 Within 1500mm 5 feet of a fluorescent light fitting and keep wiring at least 1000mm 39 inches from these fittings Do not install alarms on circuits containing fluorescent light fittings or dimmer switches Further help and information may be found in BS5839 Part 6 D USER INFORMATION Features e Operating Lights A continuous green light indicates the alarm is receiving mains power The red light doubles as an alarm source indicator and flashes approximately every 45 seconds to confirm circuitry integrity e Alarm Source Indicator Red light will flash every second in the unit originating the alarm Red lights on other alarms flash every 45 seconds e Alarm Pause 670 range only Silence your smoke alarm by momentarily pressing the test button Ideal when non emergency smoke e g cooking fumes cause nuisance alarms Red light flashes every ten seconds to remind you that the alarm has been silenced Double beep indicates that the alarm has automatically reset after approximatel
13. reas a minimum of two smoke alarms is required one outside each sleeping area In multilevel or split level homes as a minimum a smoke alarm should be installed on the ground floor between the staircase and any rooms in which a fire might start and on each storey in circulation areas which form part of the escape route normally hallways and landings NOTE Heat alarms should not be used in escape routes instead of smoke alarms They should only be used in the applications listed below in addition to smoke alarms and should always be interconnected to smoke alarms 2 Additional alarms should be installed in bedrooms in anticipation of fires originating there caused by faulty wiring lights appliances smokers or other hazards EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BLACK or GREY INTERLINK BROWN LIVE IS Diagram 2 PATTRESS N BATTERY ACCESS DOOR wo For best protection smoke alarms should be installed in every room in your home apart from those listed in the LOCATIONS TO AVOID section Heat alarms should be used in kitchens boiler rooms laundry rooms garages and such like where smoke alarms would be unsuitable All alarms must be interconnected Install smoke alarms in circulation areas at a distance no greater than 7 5m from the farthest wall no greater than 7 5m from a door to any room in which a fire might start no greater than 7 5m from the next smoke alarm and no greater than 3m from bed When
14. rew and prise open the battery compartment door on the back of the alarm to replace the battery with one of the following Duracell MN1604 MX1604 Eveready PP3B PP3S 6LF22 Gold Peak 1604A 1604S Close the battery door refit the screw and re assemble the alarm to the ceiling ensuring that the mains plug is securely fitted Test the alarm using the test button then turn on the mains electricity supply PLEASE NOTE The alarm cannot be fitted to the baseplate without a battery installed 650MBX 10 670MBX 10 and 680MBX 10 A 9 volt lithium battery is fitted to these alarms Replace with Ultralife U9VL batteries 650MRL 670MRL 680MRL Rechargeable Lithium batteries provide approximately 6 months back up power supply in the event of a mains supply failure The alarm may beep every 45 seconds for a few hours after a mains supply failure while the batteries re charge 650MC 670MC 680MC High performance capacitors provide a back up power supply for a minimum of 72 hours 4 minutes of alarm in the event of a mains supply failure The alarm may beep every 45 seconds for a few hours after a mains supply failure while the capacitors re charge Troubleshooting Problems are indicated by four events 1 Alarm does not sound upon pressing the test button 2 Green light does not illuminate when mains power is on 3 Red operating light remains steadily on or off i e does not flash every 45 seconds when alarm is in standby 4 Alarm emits a
15. the mounting plate and tighten screws to fit snugly against the pattress or junction box and ceiling or wall 7 Bring the power connector through the centre opening of the plate IMPORTANT THE PAPER GASKET SUPPLIED MUST BE FITTED BETWEEN THE REAR OF THE ALARM AND THE MOUNTING PLATE TO PREVENT THE ALARM FROM BECOMING CONTAMINATED BY DUST AND TO ENSURE THE CORRECT OPERATION OF THE ALARM Gasket not required on alarms fitted with protective film on the back 8 Plug the lead into the rear of the alarm 9 Place the alarm on the baseplate by lining up arrows on the baseplate and the alarm rim and twist clockwise to fasten To secure the alarm to the baseplate insert the locking pin removed from the base in 5 above into the T shaped slot located above the arrow on the rim of the alarm 370MBX Open the battery drawer insert the battery contacts first according to the markings on the inside of the drawer front close the drawer and test the alarm using the test button before turning on the mains electricity supply Fit either locking key into the Key Slot above the battery drawer handle Key number 1 locks the alarm to the base key number 2 locks the alarm to the baseplate AND the battery drawer closed These keys remain in place and should only be removed when opening the battery drawer or removing the alarm from the baseplate LOCKING PINS KEYS MUST BE FITTED DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE ALARM FROM THE BASEPLATE WIT
16. y 10 minutes e The 370MBX has a separate alarm pause button The alarm beeps every 45 seconds for 10 minutes when in pause Be Prepared Smoke and heat alarms properly installed and maintained are an essential part of a good home fire safety programme Review fire hazards and eliminate dangerous conditions wherever possible When fire strikes a prepared and practiced escape plan could prove vital Your local fire brigade may be willing to advise you Call them and ask Consider and discuss the following safety hints e Ensure everyone is familiarized with the alarm signal e Always test doors with your hands before flinging them open If they feel warm fire may be walled up behind them leave closed and find another escape route e Don t waste time collecting possessions Rouse all occupants and leave the building your life is more valuable GET OUT STAY OUT GET THE FIRE BRIGADE OUT Keep everyone in a set meeting place after your escape e If trapped inside stay close to the floor cover your mouth with cloth and conserve breath while you crawl to safety e Keep all windows and doors closed except for escape purposes e Prepare and practice an escape plan before a fire starts Draw a floor plan Have fire drills often Practise your escape Simple Maintenance Vacuum every six months to keep unit working efficiently by firstly turning off the mains electricity su
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