Kidde 0910UK Smoke Alarm User Manual
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1. alarm Review with your installer or Landlord after cleaning as described in Section 7 Maintenance 5 Battery Checking Changing Loose Battery Models a Low Battery Indicator AC models with loose battery only If you hear the alarm chirp continuously every 30 40 seconds at the same time as the led flashes and have not just pressed the hush button it indicates the battery voltage is at an unacceptably low level Replace the battery at the next possible opportunity b Battery Change i Firstly isolate the mains supply at the consumer unit by identifying the appro priate circuit This may be a dedicated fuse marked Fire Smoke Alarms or with a symbol such as If you rent your property your Landlord may arrange this service for you The green L E D should now be out If not recheck before proceeding See page 5 section v ii Slide scewdriver blade in recess to unlock from base Unclip and slide alarm as illustrated iv Note correct position of battery and install replacement type as listed below The alarm cannot be replaced without a battery installed v Reverse procedure to re install alarm We recommend the use of alkaline for a longer service life m Battery type code nos Alkaline type Eveready 522 Duracell M N1604 Duracell Ultra MX1604 On rechargeable models there are no user serviceable batteries to be changed See Section 6 vi When you have fitted a fre2. dust talc etc can enter Wipe off with a very mildly damp cloth Never use cleaning agents polishes etc Never attempt to open the inside of the alarm ZA this will invalidate it s guarantee 8 What to do in an Emergency e If an alarm sounds without anyone pressing the test button you have a potential emergency e Don t panic you will need to think clearly to ensure all family members escape as soon as possible Never stop to collect belongings etc they are replaceable e Check the temperature of door handles or doors to check if hot if hot do not open them a fire will be raging the other side of the door Find an alternative escape route e Keep doors windows closed to contain the fire after you have passed through them Call 999 from a neighbour s phone or call box This is preferable to using a mobile e Do not re enter the property until advised it is safe to do so by a Fire Brigade Officer Always be aware of the dangers of fire and ensure your alarms are functioning together with equipment such as fire extinguishers fire blankets etc O 9 Troubleshooting Always turn off the mains supply to AC alarms before checking connections etc Symptom Possible cause solutions 1 Green L E D not lit a Loss of mains power check at Consumer Unit for Blown Fuse or tripped Circuit Breaker b Check cables at back of alarm are correctly seated wired in and the alarm is pushed fully ho
3. ILEN F Kidde Smoke and Heat alarm Fyrnetics Owner s Manual 230V Interconnectable Mains Operated Alarms For models 1SF23 9HI 1SF23 9HIR 1SF23 9HIRE 2SF23 9HI 2SF23 9HIR 2SF23 9HIRE 3SF23 9HI 3SF23 9HIR 3SF23 9HIRE Your home is protected with a KIDDE Fyrnetics alarm s Please read through our guide in full It should be retained for future reference Cut out page 6 and pin up near your Consumer Unit Fuse Box Kidde Fyrnetics recommends for maximum protection that both ionisation and opti cal photo electric smoke alarms be installed lonisation technology is faster at detecting fast flaming fires that give off little smoke Optical photo electric technology is faster at responding to slow smouldering smoky fires Heat alarms are installed in environments where excessive steam dust etc make smoke alarms impractical e g kitchens boiler rooms lofts Electrical rating 230V AC C 50Hz 80mA max per alarm maximum 80mA for originating unit Lic No 7861 with 24 alarms interconnected BS 5446 Pt 1 2002 Kite mark is not applicable to 300 series models Kidde Safety Europe Mathisen Way Colnbrook SL3 oHB UK www kiddefymetics co uk Kidde Fyrnetics 2001 INSTALLER LEAVE IN SAFE PLACE FOR HOUSEHOLDER SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Contents Section 1 Alarm Range 0 ccc cee eee eee eee eee 2 Section 2 Important Information 0 00 c cece eee ees 2 Section 3 Types of Ala
4. Will not function if mains power lost BS5839 Pt6 Grade E AC DC alarms 230V mains for professional installation Interconnectable to other Kidde Fyrnetic AC Alarms so all will sound when one is triggered If mains power is lost will operate via battery power if batteries are fresh properly installed Some models use replaceable 9V PP3 type batteries others sealed in rechargeable Long Life batteries BS5839 Pt6 Grade D F Alarm Types lonisation lon alarms are the most common type and provide early detection especially against fast flaming fires Most suitable for dining and living room areas lon alarms contain 0 9 microcurie of Americium 241 a radioactive material UK Home Office and BS5839 Pt6 recommend however that optical alarms are also used especially in locations where steam or cooking fumes from a nearby room could cause nuisance alarms No one type of alarm is considered suitable for all locations Clear Air Particles aher ee s vVlay Radio Active Mutat a j ia E Material Optical Photo Electric alarms are increasingly used and are less prone to nuisance alarms from cooking fumes They are therefore the recommended type in BS5839 Pt6 for fitting near kitchen areas and on escape routes circulation spaces Clear Air 1 t Photosensitive f Lens Source Cell St i 1 Heat alarms are for use in areas where lon or Optical smoke alarms would be unsuitable e g kitchens boile
5. ation by a qualified electrician in accordance with the latest I E E Regulations and in regard to relevant Building Regulations BS Codes of Practice 3 a Hard wired smoke or heat alarms require a constant 230V AC supply Battery Back up models additionally require a healthy battery too A healthy mains supply is indicated by a constant green L E D mains indicator Test the alarm weekly by pressing and holding the test button The alarm and all those interconnected to it will sound Vacuum your alarms regularly to reduce the likelihood of nuisance alarms caused by dust contamination Never paint or expose alarm to water this is a 230V alarm If painting or building work is being carried out close to alarm temporarily cover with a plastic bag or the dust cover supplied If the alarm chirps every 30 40 seconds it indicates the battery needs replacing If you are in rented property advise your Landlord Smoke and heat alarms will only function if properly selected located installed and maintained as per KIDDE Fyrnetics instruction manuals Types of Alarm Power Supply DC alarms 9V battery powered units but will only function if battery is in good condition check regularly BS5839 Pt6 Grade F AC alarms 230V mains for professional installation Minimum required by UK Building Regulations in new homes Interconnectable to other Kidde Fyrnetic AC Alarms so all will sound when one is triggered
6. e alarm Test all your alarms weekly remember they are life saving devices protecting the family and home Press and hold the test button until the alarm sounds All interconnected alarms will also sound Do not stand too close to the alarm during testing hearing may be damaged Hush Button 9 X This feature temporarily desensitises the alarm circuit for approximately 7 minutes This feature is to be used only when a known alarm condition such as fumes from cooking activates the alarm The alarm is desensitised by pushing the HUSH button on the alarm cover If the smoke is not too dense the alarm will silence immediately and chirp every 30 40 seconds for approximately 7 minutes This indicates that the alarm is in a temporarily desensitised condition The alarm will automatically reset after approximately 7 minutes and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present The HUSH feature can be used repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm Note Dense smoke will override the hush control feature and sound a continuous alarm Caution Before using the alarm hush feature identify the source of the smoke and be certain a safe condition exists On heat alarms with hush the alarms sensor has detected a high temperature e g 57 C Check for possible causes carefully d Nuisance Alarms Warning Persistent nuisance alarms indicates incorrect type and or siting of
7. ignable Our liability to you under this guarantee is limited to repairing or replacing any part which we find to be defective in material workmanship or design free of charge to the customer who is situated within the UK upon sending the alarm with proof of date of purchase postage prepaid to Kidde Safety Europe Mathisen Way Colnbrook SL3 OHB UK The terms of this guarantee will not apply in the following circumstances If alarm has been damaged modified neglected dismantled contaminated abused or altered after the date of purchase or if it fails to operate due to incorrect selection siting installation maintenance or inadequate AC or DC electrical power or damage caused by failure to abide by the instructions supplied The liability of Kidde Fyrnetics arising from the sale of this alarm or under the terms of this guarantee shall not in any case exceed the cost of replacement of the alarm in no case shall be liable for consequential loss or damaged resulting from the failure of the alarm or for the breach of this or any other guarantee express or implied or for damaged caused by failure to abide by the instructions supplied This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights Kidde Fyrnetics makes no guarantee express or implied written or oral including that of satisfactory quality or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to the battery except built in rechargeable Long Life cells C103
8. me see Battery Changing section 2 Frequent nuisance See sections 4d and 7 alarms 3 Alarm chirps every 40 See section 5 if the hush button has been pressed seconds the unit will chirp for 7 minutes to indicate it is in hush mode 4 Alarm does not sound See parts 1a and 1b above when test button pressed and held 5 Interconnected alarms See part 1b above consult a qualified electrician do not sound when or your Landlord to remedy as soon as possible test button is pressed and held 10 Useful Hints Smoke heat alarms can only operate correctly if smoke particles heat reach the unit Correct selection siting and installation are covered in the installers manual who fitted your alarm s UK Building Regulations require new homes to have 1 hard wired smoke alarm per floor and to be interlinked During 2000 they will additionally require an interlinked heat alarm to be fitted in most kitchens too i e 3 alarms per property With the exception of garages kitchens bathrooms it is recommended that smoke alarms are fitted in every room and outside all sleeping areas too A professional electrician should be employed for all mains powered hard wired alarms lf you are redecorating your home paint fumes can contaminate the alarm temporarily cover the unit with a plastic bag during this time the alarm will not function Never paint the alarm itself Only remove the bag when the paint is thoroughly dry A If y
9. ou extend your property review your alarm requirements Smoke heat alarms should be replaced every 10 years or sooner These products are designed for domestically scaled premises 13 Limitations of Smoke Heat Alarms Waming Alarms are devices that can provide early warning of possible fires at a rea sonable cost however alarms have sensing limitations lonisation type alarms offer a broad range of fire sensing capability but are better at detecting fast flaming fires than slow smouldering fires Optical Photo electric alarms sense slow smouldering fires better than flaming fires Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpre dictable Neither type of alarm Photo electric or lonisation is always best and a given alarm may not always provide warning of a fire Heat alarms are triggered when a temperature of 57 C is reached they must always be used in conjunction and interconnected to smoke alarms Loose batteries where fitted must be of the specified type in good condition and installed properly AC only powered alarms will not operate if AC power has been cut off such as by an electrical fire an open fuse or loss of mains supply All alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the batteries and the alarm circuits are in good operating condition Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the unit Therefore smoke alarms may not sense fires starting in chimneys walls on roofs on the othe
10. r side of a closed door or on a different floor If the alarm is located outside the bed room or on a different floor it may not wake up a sound sleeper Equally heat alarms will only be triggered if they are correctly sited to detect heat The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair ones ability to hear the alarm For maximum protection a smoke alarm should be installed in each sleeping area on every level of a home Hearing impaired occupiers should consider fitting additional strobe accessories to give a visual alarm Although smoke heat alarms can help save lives by providing an early warning of a fire they are not a substitute for an insurance policy Home owners and renters should have adequate insurance to protect their property If after reviewing this manual you feel that your smoke alarm is defective in any way do not tamper with the unit Return it prepaid for servicing to Kidde Safety Europe Mathisen Way Colnbrook SL3 OHB UK Email info kiddesafety co uk or refer to your installer or Landlord 14 Service and Guarantee Guarantee Kidde Fyrnetics guarantees to you as a purchaser that the enclosed smoke alarm will be free of defects in material workmanship or design under normal use and service for a period of 6 years excluding any loose batery supplied This extends to 10 years on Hard Wired Rechargeable Long Life products from the date of installation including the back up battery powercell The Guarantee is not ass
11. r rooms garages However they must always be used interconnected to smoke alarms do not use in isolation They will typically go into alarm when the temperature reaches 57 C Suitable for new Building Regulations applicable 1 7 2000 regarding use in kitchens How to Operate Test the Alarm Operation and L E D Status When your alarm is correctly installed to the mains supply the green L E D light will be on The red L E D will blink every 30 40 seconds to indicate the sensor is operating correctly If the alarm senses products of combustion it s 85dB horn will be activated The red L E D will flash rapidly on the alarm sensing smoke heat Other interconnected alarms will also sound to warn those in other parts of the property This will continue until the sensor chamber is clear In the case of a heat alam it will be triggered when the temperature reaches 57 C and return to it s standby mode when the temperature drops to normal levels On optical alarms if the red L E D blinks every 30 40 seconds and the alarm chirps inbetween it indicates failure of the sensing chamber Regularly check and ensure that the green L E D is lit if not check the consumer unit circuit breaker connection As with previous point above if in doubt consult an electrician or your Landlord b Testing e Utilise the test button to test the alarm Do not use naked flames as this does not replicate smoke and may cause physical damage to th
12. rm 0 0 c cece eee es 2 Section 4 Howto Operate Test the Alarm 0 002 20000 3 Section 5 Battery Checking Changing 00 0 cece cece eens 4 Section 6 Checking Battery Back up on Rechargeable Long Life Models 8 Section 7 Maintenance 0 cc cece teens 8 Section 8 What to do in an Emergency cece eee eee es 8 Section 9 Troubleshooting 0 ccc cece eee eee e ee 9 Section 10 Useful Hints 0 cece eee eee een ees 9 Section 11 Good Safety Habits Cut off Section 5 6 Section 12 What to do when the Alarm Sounds Cut off Section 6 Section 13 Limitation of Smoke Heat Alarms 10 Section 14 Service and Guarantee 0 ccc eee eee 10 Read this manual thoroughly and follow its instructions regards regular maintenance it could save your life 1 Alarm Range Interconnectable 230V Hard Wired Alarms 1SF23 9HIR Mains ionisation alarm with sealed in rechargeable back up cells 1SF23 9HI Mains ionisation alarm with alkaline back up cell 2SF23 9HIR Mains optical alarm with sealed in rechargeable back up cells 2SF23 9HI Mains optical alarm with alkaline back up cell 3SF23 9HIR Mains heat alarm with sealed in rechargeable back up cells 3SF23 9HI Mains heat alarm with alkaline back up cell 2 Important Information This alarm is designed for install
13. s smoky Breathe shallowly through a cloth wet If possible Once outside go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there Call the fire brigade on 999 from your neighbour s home or a call box not from yours Don t return to your home until the fire officials say that itis all right to do so Installation Date Alarm Model s Installer Landlord Tel F i Kidde Safety E r Kidde Fyrn etics Mathisen Wey Colabr ok SL3 oHB UK www kiddefymetics co uk 3 Detach and display next to your Consumer Unit Fuse Box 6 Checking Battery Back up on Rechargeable Long Life Models e There is no user replaceable battery on rechargeable models This will be indicated on the product additionally there is no battery compartment To check charge on these models switch off the alarms AC supply at the Consumer Unit Fuse Box The green L E D will go out Push the test button to check battery only mode works If the rechargeable battery is depleted the low battery beep will be heard once every 40 seconds If the alarm has received AC mains power for a minimum of 3 days prior to this you will need to have the unit changed by your installer or Landlord 7 Maintenance e Your alarm is a life saving device Spending a few minutes each month in vacuuming off any excess dust will enhance it s performance and reduce the likelihood of nuisance alarms e Vacuum up to the grill and through the slots where
14. sh battery check test button if horn sounds then reverse the process above reconnect to the mains and switch circuit back on at Consumer Unit If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician as mains electricity can be hazardous Good Safety Habits seson n y Develop and practice a plan of escape e Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two escape routes from each room Second storey windows may need a rope or chain ladder Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan showing everyone what to do in case of a fire Determine a place outside your home where you can meet if a fire occurs Familiarise everyone with the sound of the alarm and train them to leave your home when they hear it Practice a fire drill at least every six months Practice allows you to test your pan before an emergency You may not be able to reach your children It is important they know what to do What to do when the Alarm Sounds e Leave immediately by your escape plan Every second counts so don t waste time getting dressed or picking up valuables In leaving don t open any inside door without first feel ing its surface If hot or you see smoke seeping through cracks don t open that door Instead use your alternative exit If the inside of the door is cool place your shoulder against it open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke rush in Stay close to the floor if the air i
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