Wi-Safe Strobe Alert System
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1. AC Mains Power indicator light is not illuminated Check that the wall adaptor is plugged into an AC mains supply securely and the AC mains supply is switched on The Yellow LED is flashing once every 5 seconds This indicates that there is no AC mains power to the unit The green LED will not be illuminated Ensure that the unit is plugged into a working power socket and the socket is switched on The Yellow LED is flashing rapidly and continuously Cannot press the learn button cannot instigate learn mode The Strobe Alert System has an internal fault contact Technical Support see page 30 If using a pen or implement that is too wide it may not make contact with the button in the hole on the side of the Receiver Box Try using a paper clip that has been opened out or a very thin screwdriver When testing the system the length of time that the Strobe flashes varies This is normal and can vary even when carrying out multiple tests with the same alarm As long as the Strobe flashes at least once then the system is working correctly The Strobe Alert System 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 Strobe Alert System see How to Install your Strobe Alert System 4 Connecting to Wi Safe Alarms page 122. Move the Receiver Box closer to the alarm and re test If it responds the Receiver Box was positioned too far away from the alarm or something was blocking the signal See Positioning page 5 While connecting an alarm the LEDs on the Receiver Box do not slow down to indicate the connection has been made Make sure the alarm is Wi Safe compatible and is working correctly Ensure the Receiver Box is in its learn mode see How to Install your Strobe Alert System 4 Connecting to Wi Safe Alarms page 12 27 DISPOSAL Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with regular household waste 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 Strobe Alert System for disposal For return address see the section on Returns Please include a note confirming the product is being returned for disposal WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN DO NOT BURN 28 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION Warranty Coverage FireAngel Limited warrants to the original purchaser that tts enclosed WFS 627 Wi Safe Strobe Ale System 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 wit
3. In all circumstances A assume your Strobe Alert System is responding to a real alarm situation that has been triggered by a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide alarm STAY CALM PROCEED QUICKLY BUT WITH EXTREME CAUTION FIRSTLY YOU MUST DETERMINE WHY YOUR WI SAFE STROBE ALERT SYSTEM HAS BEEN TRIGGERED If the Strobe Alert System has been triggered by a remote signal from a smoke alarm the red ALARM LED on the Receiver Box will illuminate continuously If the Strobe Alert System has been triggered by a remote signal from a carbon monoxide CO alarm the red ALARM LED on the receiver box will flash 4 times rapidly followed by a pause This cycle will continue while the CO alarm is in alarm NOTE If both smoke and CO alarms go into alarm mode the red LED will operate in the same way as it would when receiving a signal from a smoke alarm What to Do in the Event of a Smoke Alarm Triggering the System A Assume a Fire What to do in Case of Fire in your Home If you have made a family escape plan and practiced it with your family you have increased their chances of escaping safely Go over the 21 following rules with your children each time you have a fire drill This will help everyone remember them 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 fire Get out of
4. Strobe ndicates alarm signal from a Wi Safe smoke or carbon monoxide alarm Power Green POWER LED In normal conditions AC mains power connected this is continuously illuminated to indicate that the Strobe Alert 19 System is powered by the AC mains power source If there is no AC mains power available or the AC mains power has dropped out been switched off or disconnected the Green POWER LED will not be illuminated and the Yellow FAULT LED will flash once every 5 seconds This indicates that the Strobe Alert System is powered by the rechargeable backup battery Learn Mode Yellow FAULT LED and Red ALARM LED flash alternately to show that the Strobe Alert System is in Learn Mode Smoke Red ALARM LED Continuously illuminated when a smoke alarm in the system is in alarm mode See Basic Function section Carbon Monoxide Red ALARM LED Flashes when a Carbon 20 Monoxide alarm in the system is in alarm mode The red ALARM LED will flash 4 times rapidly followed by a short pause See Basic Function section Low Battery Yellow FAULT LED Flashes twice every 5 seconds when the internal battery capacity is low contact Technical Support for advice see page 30 Other FAULT Conditions Yellow FAULT LED flashes rapidly continuously internal fault contact Technical Support for advice see page 30 WHATTO DO IFYOUR STROBE ALERT SYSTEM TRIGGERS CAUTION
5. connected The battery is meant to provide power to the Strobe in the event that mains power has been disconnected or has failed Only use the battery supplied The battery should remain operational for the 3 Installation Make sure the Strobe is visible from anywhere in the room We recommend wall mounting the Receiver Box with Strobe light To do this drill two suitably sized holes 64mm apart centre to centre using the guide below Warning make sure that you check for electrical cabling hidden in the wall before carrying out any drilling In the pack you will find two screws and two screw anchors Push the screw anchors if needed into the drill holes and secure the screw leaving the heads protruding so that the face of the head is 5mm away from the wall Now hook the Receiver Box onto the screws see page 12 If placing the Receiver Box on a table instead of mounting on the wall make sure it cannot be easily knocked or slide off Plug the ma lifetime of the product ie 5 years 64mm wall adaptor into a 230V AC supply and ensure the supply is switched on The green Power LED should illuminate continuously to show that the AC power supply is connected Hook the Receiver Box onto the screws Le il 4 Connecting to Wi Safe Alarms Your Strobe Alert System is designed to respond to smoke and carbon monoxide alarms tha have a Wi Safe transmitter installed To g
6. C positioned in recommend the user manuals accom When your smoke or C O alarms should be ed locations specified in panying those products O alarm triggers it will go into alarm and send a radio frequency signal to the Wi Safe Receiver Receiver Box receives the Strobe and the red LED Box When the Wi Safe signal it will activate the visual indicator on the Receiver Box will illumina of signal is being received e to indicate what type DEFINITIONS Strobe High intensity flashing light RF Radio frequency method of communication LED Light emitting diode The 3 status indicators on he front of the receiver box are LEDs AC Adaptor Alternating current adaptor plugs into mains supply The AC mains adaptor is rated at 230V 50Hz 0 075A input Encryption Protocol A secure method of communication identifying alarms within an individual system APPLICATION WARNING The Strobe Alert System 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 alarm system as specified in BS 3839 6 2004 J Your Wi Safe smoke or CO alarms contain ransmitters only and will communicate with the Wi Safe Strobe Alert System and other Wi Safe receiving produ
7. Puma Way Coventry CVI 2TT UK 31 32 ce FireAngel Technical Support Line 024 7623 6663 Text phone users dial 18001 024 7623 6663 Eire dial 1 800 523171 E mail technicalsupport fireangel co uk Web www fireangel co uk FireAngel Ltd The Technocentre Puma Way Coventry CVI 2TT UK GNOI54 R1
8. WFS 627 Wi Safe Strobe Alert System 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 e Wi Safe Carbon Monoxide CO Alarm WCO 628 The WFS 627 Wi Safe Strobe Alert System can be used alongside the WBS 6 I 6 Remote Warning Handset and any other FireAngel product containing a Wi Safe receiver The FireAngel range of products is constantly being expanded Please visit www fireangel co uk to find out about the latest additions to our product range IMPORTANT This user manual contains important information regarding the operation of your Strobe Alert System 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 OFTHE FIREANGEL WI SAFE HOME SAFETY SYSTEM COMPONENTS Strobe Alert System WFS 627 Strobe and Vibrating Alert System WFSVP 629 e Remote Warning Handset WBS 616 e Vibrating Alert System WVP 626 e Smoke Alarms WSI 601 WSO 601 WSI 610 WSO 610 Carbon Monoxide Alarm WCO 628 e Other future Wi Safe products A CHAD All Wi Safe products bear the Wi Safe logo This FireAngel Wi Safe Home Safety System consists of a Receiver Box with integrated Strobe Light with AC mains adaptor to be used in conjunction with FireAngel Wi Safe smoke or carbon monoxide CO alarms The smoke and or
9. Wi Safe FireAngel N WFS 627 User Manual N Wi Safe Strobe Alert System Part ofthe Wi Safe Home Safety System CONTENTS TRODUCTION OVERVIEW DEFINITIONS APPLICATION OSITIONING LIMITATIONS U SYSTEM Preparation 2 Connect the Rechargeable Battery 3 Installation 4 Connecting to Wi Safe Alarms 5 Testing 2 3 4 5 5 6 HOW TO INSTALL YOUR STROBE ALERT 10 OPERATION 16 6 Basic Function 7 Removal of AC Mains Power 8 Battery Care 9 System Integrity Check 10 Visual Indicators WHAT TO DO IFYOUR STROBE ALERT SYSTEM TRIGGERS 21 REPAIR 25 TROUBLESHOOTING 26 DISPOSAL 28 WARRANTY 28 RETURNS 30 INTRODUCTION Congratulations You ve made a wise investment in an innovative product and your personal safety The Wi Safe WFS 627 Strobe Alert System 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 Strobe Alert System 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 Wi Safe smoke or CO alarms to the Strobe Alert System or other Wi Safe receivers using the FireAngel unique encryption protocol Wi Safe Product Range suitable for use with
10. connected B In Alarm Smoke Detected CO Detected LED status on Receiver Box Flashing Strobe and red ALARM LED on Receiver Box indicates alarm 6 Strobe Alert System Basic Function A On Standby with AC power connected The Receiver Box should be connected to an AC supply The green power LED on the Receiver Box will be permanently illuminated B In Alarm When a Wi Safe smoke or carbon monoxide alarm goes into alarm mode the red LED will illuminate and the Strobe on the Receiver Box will flash continuously The way in which the Strobe operates is the same for both alarm types however the way in which the red LED illuminates depends upon which type of alarm is sending the signal For smoke alarms When a signal is detected from a Wi Safe smoke alarm the red LED will illuminate permanently For CO alarms When a signal is detected from a Wi Safe carbon monoxide alarm the red LED will flash 4 times rapidly followed by a short pause NOTE If both smoke and CO alarms go into alarm mode the red LED will operate in the same way as it would when receiving a signal from a smoke alarm The Strobe will stop flashing and the red LED will cease to illuminate when the alarm sending the signal has been reset or has stopped if the danger is no longer present Only reset an alarm if you are certain there is no imminent danger from fire or carbon monoxide You will only be able to silence the Strobe
11. how to plan your family s escape 2 What to do In the Event of a Carbon Monoxide Alarm Triggering the System Assume Carbon Monoxide has been detected in your home Immediately go to the location of 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 o ventilate Turn off all appliances that are potential sources of CO when possible and stop using he appliance These may include gas and wood burning fireplaces all gas appliances and barbecues e Evacuate the property leaving the doors and windows open e Ring your gas or other fuel supplier on their emergency number keep the number in a prominent place 23 Write your fuel suppliers 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 monox
12. not give an indication of smoke or CO within sufficient time to alert you of the danger and provide adequate time for your escape In order to maximise your level of safety always test your Strobe Alert System by testing all alarms in the Wi Safe system every week to ensure the whole system is in full working order and that the radio frequency RF link between the alarms and receivers has not been compromised See Testing on page 14 NOTE The Strobe Alert System smoke and CO alarms should not be considered as a substitute for life or property insurance The Strobe Alert System should be replaced immediately in the event of failure and be replaced every 5 years regardless CAUTION Your Wi Safe Strobe Alert System is a sealed AC electrical device and no attempt should be made to open the casing on any part of the system Attempting to open the case will Damage your system e Possibly result in exposure to a potentially lethal electric shock e Impair its operation e Invalidate your warranty a DANGER Under no dui AN this product be immersed in water or used in an area where water may come into contact with the system E a WARNING The Strobe Alert System is intended for operation only on 230V NAC 50 Hz circuits J HOW TO INSTALL YOUR STROBE ALERT SYSTEM Preparation IMPORTANT Make sure you have read and understood this entire manual before installing your Strobe Alert
13. person should check hat the red LED on the Receiver Box illuminates continuously for a short time and that the Strobe flashes once or more For CO alarms The other person should check hat the red LED on the Receiver Box flashes for a short time and that the Strobe flashes once or more For both alarms the red LED will stop illuminating automatically when the alarm signal from the alarm stops le the alarm s test sequence is complete The person who has tested the alarm should check and confirm with the person monitoring the Receiver Box that the LED on the Receiver Box indicated an alarm and that the Strobe flashes once or more while they were away testing the alarm IMPORTANT NOTE The length of time that the Strobe flashes for varies and can vary from test to test even with the same alarm this is normal Also the length of time of operation will in most cases differ from the length of the alarm sound given off by the smoke or CO alarm The Strobe may only flash once this is normal In a real alarm situation the Strobe will continue to flash while receiving an alarm signal Repeat this procedure for every connected Wi Safe alarm NOTE The above test procedures should be carried out both with and without the AC power turned on During tests with AC power off the yellow LED will also flash once every 5 seconds to indicate that AC power has been disconnected 15 PERATION A On Standby with AC power
14. Alert System by silencing the alarm that initially triggered the system NOTE The CO alarm can only be silenced if the alarm was caused by low levels of CO being detected ie less than 50ppm 7 Removal of AC Mains Power lf 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 LED will no longer illuminate continuously but instead the yellow LED will flash once every 5 seconds Without AC mains power the Receiver Box and Strobe are powered by its internal backup rechargeable battery To ensure correct operation the AC mains power must be restored as soon as possible A battery with full capacity will allow the Strobe Alert System to operate for a total of 3 days without AC mains power 8 Battery Care The battery must be in good condition to provide 18 adequate backup power in the event that AC mains power fails AC mains power should always be connected The battery provided has been chosen specifically for this application and will last for the lifetime of he product ie 5 years under normal operating conditions If during normal operation the yellow LED flashes twice every 5 seconds while the green LED is illuminated contact technical support for advice see page 30 a WARNING Use only the battery included in this pack as it has been chosen specifically for this application Use of other batte
15. System Ensure that all smoke alarms and carbon monoxide CO alarms to be used are compatible with your Strobe Alert System look for the Wi Safe symbol see Application on page 5 All smoke alarms and CO alarms must be installed tested and working correctly as per the instructions in their respective user manuals 2 Connect the Rechargeable Battery WARNING Connect battery with mains power disconnected 10 a CAUTION Keep the battery away A from exposed metal to avoid the possibility of short circuits This could overheat and damage the battery Remove the battery cover from the back of the Receiver Box Locate the battery clip and connect the battery by aligning the terminals correctly and clip into place Place the battery into the Receiver Box and replace the battery cover Press arrow on drawer in and slide out to reveal battery compartment When the battery is connected the red and yellow LEDs will illuminate for a short period At this point the yellow LED will do one of the following i If the battery has discharged to a very low level during shipping the yellow LED will flash twice every 5 seconds to indicate that the battery level is low Depending upon the level of charge in the battery this could continue for up to 72 hours ii If the battery has retained sufficient charge during shipping then the yellow LED will flash once every 5 seconds until AC power is
16. Technical Support Line for advice on 024 7623 6663 visit the Support section on our website www fireangel co uk or contact us via email using the following address technicalsupport fireangel co uk If your Strobe Alert System is no longer under warranty replace it immediately Your Strobe Alert System should be replaced after 5 years CAUTION Your Wi Safe Strobe Alert System is a sealed AC electrical device and no attempt should be made to open the casing on any part of the system Attempting to open the case will Damage your system e Possibly result in exposure to a potentially lethal electric shock e Impair its operation e Invalidate your warranty The battery provided has been chosen specifically for this application and will last for the lifetime of the product ie 5 years under normal operating conditions If during normal operation the yellow LED flashes twice every 5 seconds while the green LED is illuminated contact technical support for advice see page 30 Do not replace with any other type of battery 25 TROUBLESHOOTING 26 Problem Solution Upon connection of the rechargeable battery the yellow LED flashes twice every 5 seconds This is normal if the battery capacity has become very low in transit Switch the AC mains power on to charge the rechargeable battery The yellow LED may continue to flash twice every 5 seconds for up to 72 hours until the battery is sufficiently charged
17. cts only and will not communicate with each other POSITIONING WARNING The Strobe Alert A System will only warn of smoke or carbon monoxide if it receives a signal from a recognised active alarm In which room should the Strobe Alert System be installed It should be installed in the primary room where you spend most of the time during the day e g living room kitchen dining room Additional systems should be installed in any room where you may need to be alerted in the event of an alarm Where should the Receiver Box with Strobe be positioned Close to a power socket where it can be easily plugged in and does not create a tripping hazard In a position where you can see the Strobe light from anywhere in the room e Where it can be secured to a wall OR where it can be placed on a table take care not to knock the Receiver Box off the table e Where you can see the LED indicators on the front of the receiver box CAUTION Do not put the Strobe Alert System Outside the building In a cupboard In a damp or humid area In an area where the temperature could regularly drop below 5 C or rise above 40 C e Where it can easily be knocked or damaged WHAT ARE THE LIMITATIONS Your Strobe Alert System requires a FireAngel Wi Safe smoke or carbon monoxide CO alarm to trigger it by radio signal The Strobe Alert System will not operate in isolation on its own with non Wi Safe FireAngel smo
18. d the alarm will sound continuously After connecting the final smoke CO alarm in the system you should press the learn button on the Receiver Box once to stop the learn mode The 14 learn mode LED sequence will stop and only the green LED will remain permanently illuminated assuming that the AC mains power is switched on This will also happen automatically if no alarms are connected for 4 minutes or more 5 Testing Now the Receiver Box has been connected to all the alarms in the system you should test the functionality of the whole Wi Safe system The whole system should also be tested whenever e An alarm is added to the system The Receiver Box is moved There are changes to the structure of your property There are significant changes in the position of arge items of furniture or electrical products in your home Testing is simple but again you will need two people to carry this out Ensure that your Receiver Box with Strobe is located in its most suitable position refer to section on Positioning page 5 with AC power connected One person will need to go to one of the connected alarms in the Wi Safe System and carry out a self test Test the alarm as per the user instructions for that particular model NOTE For CO alarms only the horn and battery est is required you do not need to carry out the full sensor test ie only push the test button on the alarm for 2 seconds For smoke alarms The other
19. em requires both a continuously powered AC electrical supply and internal battery for its normal operation The battery accompanying this product is rechargeable and charges when there is mains power to the Receiver Box WARNING Use only the battery A included in this pack as it has been chosen specifically for this application Use of other batteries may damage the product The battery provided is rechargeable and is continuously charged when plugged into the mains Installation of the wrong type of battery is dangerous and may cause harm or damage If the electrical supply fails or is removed the unit will continue to operate on its back up battery for up to 3 days The yellow LED will flash twice every 8 5 seconds in the event of a low battery condition WHEN THIS OCCURS YOU MUST RESTORE POWER WITHIN 3 DAYS TO RECHARGE THE BACKUP BATTERY AND MAINTAIN CORRECT OPERATION The Strobe Alert System is designed to alert you with a visual indication from the Strobe Residents who are asleep or under the influence of alcohol or drugs may not see the Strobe Make sure the Strobe is not obstructed Test and check that you can see the Strobe in all positions in the room in which it is located The Strobe Alert System employs the latest technology and is independently tested as being compliant with the applicable clauses of relevant British and European Standards However as with any electronic product it might fail and may
20. et you started quickly your FireAngel WFS 627 has been designed to detect a signal from any FireAnge product with a Wi Safe transmitter as soon as i is activated We highly recommend you uniquely code your Wi Safe system to your home and isolate your Wi Safe system from neighbours Wi Safe systems nearby The Strobe Alert System must have been set up in accordance with points Preparation 2 Connect the rechargeable battery and 3 Installation before carrying out this procedure Uniquely coding your Wi Safe system You will need two people to carry out this operation Using a very small screwdriver or paper clip that has been opened out push the learn button located in the hole on the side of the Receiver Box with Strobe briefly and release see below On releasing the button the Yellow and Red LEDs on the front of the Receiver Box will illuminate one after the other rapidly and continuously the green light will be permanently illuminated as the mains will be switched on This shall be referred to as the learn mode LED sequence This LED sequence will continue for around 4 minutes or until the learn button is pressed again which will switch off learn mode The learn mode LED sequence shows that your Strobe Alert System is waiting for alar m signals to be learnt At this point one person should go to the smoke or carbon monoxide alarm that is to be connected and press the test bu
21. f 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 Limited 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 29 RETURNS We recommend that you contact the FireAngel Technical Support Line in the first instance on 024 7623 6663 ext phone users dial 18001 024 7623 6663 or callers from Eire dial 1 800 523171 as we may be able to remedy the problem quickly over the phone returns that tal this is to prevent unnecessary e a longer time to process Alternatively e mail technicalsupport fireangel co uk If there is a fau t that we are unable to resolve then our technical support team member will issue you with a returns authority number so that your product can be returned for testing 30 To return your FireAngel WFS 627 Wi Safe Strobe Alert System under warranty send it suitably packed and with the battery disconnected with postage prepaid a note indicating the returns authority number and describing the nature of the difficulty with proof of purchase to FireAngel Limited The TechnoCentre
22. h postage prepaid and proof of purchase FireAngel Limited hereby warrants that during the 5 five year period commencing from the date of purchase FireAnge Limited at its discretion agrees to replace the uni free of charge The warranty on any replacemen Wi Safe Strobe Alert System will last for the remainder of the period of the original warranty in respect of the alarm originally purchased tha is from the date of original purchase and not from the date of receipt of the replacement product FireAngel Limited reserves the right to offer an alternative product similar to that being replaced if the original model is no longer available or in stock This warranty applies to the original retail purchaser from the date of original retail purchase and is not transferable Proof of purchase is required 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 not cover events and FireAngel Limited s con fire severe weather e the user manual It does conditions outside of rol such as Acts of God c It does not apply to retail stores service centres or any distributors or agents FireAngel Limited will not recognise any changes to this warranty by third parties FireAngel Limited shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach o
23. ide poisoning is suspected Do not use the appliance again until it has been checked by an expert In the case of gas appliances this must be a CORGI registered installer e Your alarm will silence when the ventilation has allowed the CO level in your home to drop to an acceptable level What To Do During A Low Level Warning Open all doors and windows to ventilate Turn off all appliances that are potential sources of CO when possible and stop using 24 he appliance These may include gas and wood burning fireplaces all gas appliances and barbecues e Note the reading on the display Silence the alarm and turn off the low level icon by pressing the Test Reset button Do not use the appliance again until it has been checked by an expert In the case of gas appliances this must be a CORGI registered installer Get medical help immediately for anyone suffering the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning headache nausea and advise that carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected Again it is important to practice escape plans and show everyone in the house including children what to do in the event of an alarm NOTE Please see your WCO 628 User Manual for further useful contact numbers REPAIR N DO NOT attempt to repair your Strobe Alert System If your Strobe Alert System is not operating properly see Troubleshooting Chart on pages 26 amp 27 If you cannot solve the problem please call the FireAngel
24. ke or CO alarms or any alarms made by other manufacturers Your Strobe Alert System is designed to alert you by flashing a high intensity light on the Receiver Box when it receives a signal from an activated smoke or CO alarm Your Strobe Alert System may no respond to a signal from a smoke or CO alarm if the alarm and the Receiver Box are too far apart if there are obstructions that significantly reduce the signal e g steel reinforcement in concrete or if t t here are other electrical or electronic equipmen hat creates interference and obscures the signal Your Strobe Alert System will only alert you to the triggering of a smoke or CO alarm if tha alarm has been recognised see Connecting to Wi Safe Alarms on page 12 by your Strobe Ale System After initial installation and testing the performance of the communication between the smoke or CO alarm and your Strobe Alert System may be compromised by changes in the building s structure or contents Always test to ensure the entire Wi Safe Home Safety System all alarms and receivers 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 strobe in a room where you are likely to spend a lot of time during the day To get you started quickly your FireAngel WFS 627 has been designed to detect a signal fr
25. om any FireAngel product with a Wi Safe transmitter as soon as it is activated We highly recommend you uniquely code your Wi Safe system to your home and isolate your Wi Safe system from other Wi Safe systems nearby To do this go through the simple section Connecting to Wi Safe alarms starting on page 2 of your user manual The Strobe Alert System will not alert you to a smoke or fire situation unless it has been triggered by a recognised and operational Wi Safe smoke alarm Also it will not respond and alert you that a high level of carbon monoxide CO has been detected without the triggering of a recognised and operational FireAngel Wi Safe 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 dlarm 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 7 best position or if obstacles such as closed doors are located between the CO alarm and the source of CO The Strobe Alert Syst
26. ries may damage the product The battery provided is rechargeable and is continuously charged when plugged into the mains Installation of a non rechargeable battery is dangerous and may cause harm or damage J 9 System Integrity Check It is important that when any changes are made to the whole 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 alarms in the system and the Strobe Alert System s See Section 6 Testing on page 14 Changing the battery in any alarm in the system Changing the layout of your house e g structural changes moving large items of furniture wiring changes major decorative alterations adding large metal constructions Installation of electronic equipment e Adding further Wi Safe products to the system Changing the battery in the Receiver Box only when instructed by FireAngel technical support 10 Visual Indicators A NOTE The Strobe Alert System depends 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 Strobe Alert System will not respond The Receiver Box will not indicate that there is a fault with other alarms in the system Fault indicators on the Receiver Box relate to faults within the Receiver Box only Es
27. the house as quickly as possible Follow a planned escape route Do not stop to collect anything or to get dressed 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 head count 22 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 f after proceeding with extreme caution you have been able to confirm that your Strobe Alert System was triggered by a nuisance alarm which may occur from time to time from cooking or other non emergency situations you should silence he smoke alarm that has been triggered This will stop the Strobe from flashing It is important to practice escape plans and show everyone in the house including children what to do in the event of an alarm Contact your local fire service They will give you more ideas about how to make your home safer from fires and
28. tton on that smoke alarm or carbon monoxide alar alarm is testing the red LED on the ala rapidly and the alarm will sound Whi m When an rm will flash le the alarm is completing the test procedure the person monitoring the Receiver Box should the red and yellow LEDs flash more s NOTE During the learning process will not flash Details of the operational Strobe are included under section 5 T notice that owly the Strobe test for the esting The change in LED pattern on the Receiver Box indicates that it has recognised the al the alarm test cycle is complete the arm When yellow and red LEDs on the Receiver Box will lash rapidly 13 again in the normal learn mode LED sequence The person who pushed the test button on the smoke alarm should then return to where the Receiver Box is located and confirm with the person monitoring the Receiver Box that the LED sequence had slowed during the smoke alarm test indicating that it had recognised the smoke alarm Once confirmed the next alarm can be connected by one person going to the alarm and pressing the test button again while the other person monitors the LEDs on the Receiver Box NOTE When connecting CO alarms only the horn and battery test is required You do not need to carry out the detailed sensor test The test button should be held down for 2 seconds only during which time the LED on the CO alarm will flash Red rapidly an
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