OWNERS MANUAL
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1. 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 and no greater than 7 5m from the next smoke alarm When 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 8 Closed doors and other obstructions will interfere with the path of smoke and heat M wo EN a D N an alarm and may prevent occupants from hearing an ala2. Business Park Quedgeley Gloucester GL2 2DE United Kingdom or phone our Helpline on 44 0 1452 887 570 www brkelectronics eu Please note that specifications may be subject to change PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE 650 amp 670 750 amp 770 Range CE 0086 CPD 517190 EN 14604 2005 650 amp 670 750 amp 770 Range BS EN 14604 2005 Licence No KM99052 680 780 Range 680 amp 780 series CE BS5446 2 2003 Licence No KM85855
3. 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 lonisation type smoke alarms utilise a tiny amount of radioactive material 0 9 microcuries 30 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 Scien tists and Physicians All BRK ionisation smoke alarms have been rigorously tested by the National Radiological Protection Board to ensure absolute safety Disposal This product the batteries and other accessories must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste and must be collected separately at the end of the products life Con tact your local authority for information about collection points in your area Limited guarantee BRK the BRK Brands Europe Ltd products as distributed by Sprue Safety Products Ltd the Distributor are guaranteed by the Distributor to be free from defects in materi als and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of five years from the date of purchase Neither the Distributor nor BRK Brands Europe Ltd make any guarantee
4. 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 neces sary to use an RCD for protection it should operate independently of any RCD pro tection for circuits supplying sockets or portable equipment All interconnected alarms should be installed on a single final circuit POWERED SMOKE ALARMS amp HEAT ALARMS 650M 650MC 650MRL 650MBX 670M 670MC 670MRL 670MBX 680M 680MC 680MRL 680MBX AND RETAIN THIS OWNERS MANUAL When installing this alarm for use by others please leave this manual or a copy with the NOTE The maximum interconnect wiring length is 250 metres The maximum num ber of alarms interconnected together is 12 BRK smoke alarms should not be con nected to any mode
5. MAINS COVERS Simple Fitting Instructions e Location Guide e User Information Basic Fire Safety Tips e Simple Maintenance Instructions MODELS OPTICAL SMOKE ALARMS THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARD OWNERS 750MBX 750MRL IONISATION SMOKE ALARMS MANUAL Sprue Safety Products Ltd Unit 6 Carter Court Davy Way Waterwells Business Park Quedgeley Gloucester GL2 2DE United Kingdom 770MBX 770MRL HEAT ALARMS 780MBX 780MRL 220 240VAC u MAINS POWERED ALARMS CLASS II APPARATUS IMPORTANT PLEASE READ 2502 B0018 RevA end user CHECKS BEFORE USE 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 grill e Check the red light flashes every 45 seconds or so e When testing linked alarms check that they all interconnect within 10 second 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
6. en all the alarms to be interconnected and connect the third core of that cable to connector marked DO NOT use the earth wire for the interconnect line This must be treated as live i e insulated and sheathed 3 Locate the molded arrow on the side of the base and smoke alarm see fig 3 Position the smoke alarm just below the base with both arrows in the same orientation and locate the alarm onto the base by gently applying pressure until the alarm clicks into place 4 Switch on the mains electricity supply 5 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 6 Press and hold the test button until the alarm sounds NOTE On the 670 and 650 series pressing this but os ton 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 As Live Brown J Se Neutral Blue DKS Interconnect k Grey or Black Fig 3 WARNING Do not attempt to test the alarm with flame heat or smoke the re sults may be misleading and may damage the alarm The dust cover must be removed as late as possible before com missioning 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 insula tion test
7. ffect performance 6 Smoke alarms in poorly ventilated kitchen or garage Combustion particles from cooking or car 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 6 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 Operating Lights A continuous green light indicates the alarm is receiving mains power The red light doubles as an alarm source indicator and flashes approxi mately every 45 seconds to confirm circuitry integrity Alarm Source Indicator Red light will flash every second in the unit originating the alarm Red lights on other alarms flash every 45 seconds Alarm Pause 670 amp 650 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 second
8. ing equipment otherwise this will damage the alarm and will invalidate the war ranty C WHERE TO LOCATE 1 As a minimum smoke alarms should be located between sleeping areas and poten tial 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 pos sible 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 areas 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 Additional alarms should be installed in bedrooms in anticipation of fires originating there caused by faulty wiring lights appliances smokers or other hazards For best protection smoke alarms should be installed in every room in your home apart from those listed in the LOCATIONS TO AVOID
9. l 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 fig 1 2 and 3 For surface mounting 670 650 and 680 series alarms 1 Use either of the methods of in stallation shown in Fig1 and 2 When selecting cable for con necting interlinked smoke alarms the interlink wire should be treated as live BROWN LIVE BLUE NEUTRAL BLACK or GREY INTERLINK The installation method shown in Fig 1 is suitable for a plaster board or similar ceiling where ac cess to the void behind it is available and suitable to mount Sy the junction box Romania 2 Connect the brown wire to the brown live in the house wiring and the blue wire to the blue neu tral NO CONNECTION SHOULD ER BE MADE TO THE MAINS ELEC BATTERY TRICITY SUPPLY EARTH TERMI ee toe NAL TERMINATE HOUSE WIRING EARTH IN SPARE CON NECTOR 3 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 4 Remove the baseplate from the back of the alarm by twisting anti clockwise as far as i
10. rewdriver gently flex the locking clips on the side of the base away from the alarm 3 Using your other hand disconnect the alarm by gently pulling away from the base When alarm is removed remove screw and open battery door on the rear of the alarm Replace battery with Duracell MN1604 MX1604 Eveready PP3S 6LF22 Gold Peak 1606A or 1604S Close battery door and refit the screw Press the test button on the alarm to ensure correct operation be re installing Locate the molded arrow on the side of the base and smoke alarm see fig 3 Posi tion the smoke alarm just below the base with both arrows in the same orientation and locate the alarm onto the base by gently applying pressure until the alarm clicks into place 7 Restore mains power and ensure green LED lights and press the test button to con firm operation 650MRL 670MRL 680MRL Rechargeable Lithium batteries provide approximately 6 months back up power sup ply 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 rechargeable capacitors provide a back up power supply in the event of a mains supply failure The alarm may beep every 45 seconds for a few hours after installation or during after a mains supply failure In both of these events the rechargeable capacitors will need to charge re charge when mains supply is restored Tro
11. rm on the other side of a closed door Install sufficient alarms to compensate for closed doors and other ob stacles Your local fire brigade or insurance company may be able to give you further ad vice 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 IMPORTANT These smoke and heat alarms are intended primarily for use in sin gle family occupancy private dwellings For use in other applications the manufac turers 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 temper ature exceeds 39 C 100 F or falls below 5 C 40 F Single storey one sleeping area o Single storey two sleeping areas Two storey dwelling Dining Kitchen Bedroom V fe O e fe Bedroom Hall Bedroom Bedroom O O e v V Hall Kitchen Garage Smoke alarms for limited protection o Additional smoke alarms for better coverage v Heat alarms 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 a
12. s for this prod uct No agent representative dealer or employee from the Distributor or BRK Brands Eu rope Ltd has the authority to increase or alter the obligations or limitations of the Guarantee The Distributor s obligation of this guarantee shall be limited to the repair or replacement of any part of the smoke or heat alarm which is found to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service during the five year period commencing from date of purchase The Distributor shall not be obligated to repair or replace smoke or heat alarms which are found to be in need of repair because of damage unreasonable use modifications or alterations occurring after the date of purchase This warranty does not affect a customer s statutory rights in any way How to obtain guarantee service If service is required return the product to your retailer The Distributor makes no guar antee express or implied written or oral including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to battery YOUR ALARM IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPERTY DISABILITY OR OTHER INSURANCE OF ANY KIND APPROPRIATE COVERAGE IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CONSULT YOUR AGENT 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 Sprue Safety Products Ltd Unit 6 Carter Court Davy Way Waterwells
13. s to remind you that the alarm has been silenced Double beep indicates that the alarm has automatically reset after approximately 10 minutes 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 con ditions 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 build ing your life is more valuable e GET OUT STAY OUT GET THE FIRE BRIGADE OUT e 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 supply and vacuuming through the vents
14. t will go about 12 mm Detach the locking pin 650MBX 670MBX and 680MBxX 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 5 Attach the flat side of the mounting plate and tighten screws to fit snugly against the pattress or junction box and ceiling or wall INSTALLATION USING JUNCTION BOX 6 Bring the power connector through the centre opening of the plate Plug the lead into the rear of the alarm o N 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 LOCKING PINS KEYS UST BE FITTED DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE ALARM FROM THE BASEPLATE WITHOUT FIRST REMOVING THEM For 600 Series alarms supplied in the 770 750 and 780 series with DS700docking base 1 Connect the brown live in the house wiring to connector Land the house blue wire Neutral to connector N NO CONNECTION SHOULD BE MADE TO THE MAINS ELECTRICITY SUPPLY EARTH TERMINAL TERMINATE HOUSE WIRING EARTH IN SPARE CONNECTOR MARKED E See Fig 2 2 For multiple alarm installations use a three core and earth style cable betwe
15. ubleshooting 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 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 pur chase to the distributor indicating the nature of the problem Units beyond warranty cannot be economically repaired For address see the bottom of this page e o 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 oper ate the alarm pause If fitted WARNING IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION AS TO THE CAUSE OF AN ALARM ALWAYS ASSUME THAT IT IS DUE TO AN ACTUAL FIRE AND FOLLOW YOU FIRE EMER GENCY PLANS Do not assume the alarm is a nuisance alarm
16. using a soft brush attach ment 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 and 650 series also places the alarm in pause mode MBX MODELS 670MBX 650MBX AND 680MBX Change the battery with a new one when the alarm beeps every 45 seconds Turn off the mains electricity supply remove locking key rotate the alarm approxi mately 10mm anti clockwise and remove the alarm from the ceiling Unplug the alarm from the mains supply Remove the screw 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 For 670 650 and 680 series units installed on a DS700 surface mounting base 770 750 and 780 series 1 Turn off the power Green LED should be off 2 Using a small flat blade sc
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