USER'S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS FIRE SAFETY TIPS
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1. BRK Brands Europe Ltd Gordano Gate Portishead Bristol BS20 7GG UK Customer Service Dept 01275 845024 E mail address sales brk co uk All BRK Electronics Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements including BS5446 Pt 1 2000 and are designed to detect particles of combustion Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires e lonisation technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric 1 technology at detecting small particles which tend to be produced in greater amounts by flaming fires which consume combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly Sources of these fires may include paper burning in a wastebasket or a grease fire in the kitchen Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionisation p technology at detecting large particles which tend to be produced in greater amounts by smouldering fires which may smoulder for hours before bursting into flame Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding For maximum protection use both types of Smoke Alarms on each level and in every bedroom of your home FIRE SAFETY TIPS Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations 1 Use smoking materials properly Never smoke in bed 2 Keep matches or lighters away from children 3 Store flammable materials in proper containers 4 Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don t overload mains circuits 5 Keep cookers barbecu2. 12 SMOKE ALARMS amp 6 HEAT ALARMS INTERCONNECTED No connection should be made to any earth terminal WEEKLY TESTING AWARNING NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit You might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home The built in test switch accurately tests the unit s operation as required by British Standards BSI If you choose to use an aerosol smoke product to test the Smoke Alarm be certain to use one that has been certified to British Safety Standards and use it only as directed Use of non BSI certified products or improper use of BSI certified products may affect the Smoke Alarm s sensitivity It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working properly Using the test button is the recommended way to test this Smoke Alarm Press and hold the test button on the cover of the unit until the alarm sounds the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button If it does not alarm make sure the unit is receiving power and test it again If it still does not alarm replace it immediately During testing you will hear a loud repeating horn pattern beep beep beep REGULAR MAINTENANCE This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly AWARNING Use only the replacement batteries listed below The unit may not operate properly with other batter
3. Your Smoke Alarms Fire Safety Professionals recommend at least one Smoke Alarm on every level of your home in every bedroom and in every bedroom hallway or separate sleeping area See Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms and Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms for details Know What Smoke Alarms Can and Can t Do A Smoke Alarm can help alert you to fire giving you precious time to escape It can only sound an alarm once smoke reaches the sensor See Limitations of Smoke Alarms for details Check Your Local Building Regulations This Smoke Alarm is designed to be used in a typical single family resi dence It alone may not meet requirements for boarding houses shel tered housing hotels motels hostels inns or communal escape routes in blocks of flats See Special Compliance Considerations for details ADANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off the power to the area where the Smoke Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock injury or death A WARNING e This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents It is recom mended that you install special units which use devices like flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents This unit must be powered by a 24 hour 230VAC pure sine wave 50Hz circuit Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch dimmer or ground fault circuit interrupter
4. on the user s manual and keep in a safe place for future reference For your records please record Date Purchased Where Purchased BRK Electronics is a registered trademark of BRK Brands Inc MO09 0022 001 K 2 06 03
5. that it is more readily apparent if the circuit fails BRK recommends the use of either separate or common circuits plus the installation of battery powered or mains AC powered Smoke Alarms with built in battery back up if you are concerned about the reliability of your mains AC power Before installing this Smoke Alarm read Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms and Locations to Avoid for Smoke Alarms Then decide where to install this Smoke Alarm ADANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD TURN OFF POWER TO THE AREA WHERE YOU PLAN TO PUT THE ALARM AT THE FUSE BOX OR CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX AWARNING This Smoke Alarm shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing To install your Smoke Alarm follow these steps 1 Install a junction box or a ceiling pattress BRK Model SMK839 or SMK839RCB where you plan to install the Alarm if a box is not already installed Use standard 1 5mm solid copper cable 2 Install the mounting bracket on the junction box or ceiling pattress using the screw slots that fit the junction box you are using 3 A power connector with ORANGE BROWN and BLUE wires is packed with each Alarm Use an insulated terminal block to connect these wires to the installation s mains AC power Connect the BROWN wire live on the connector to the RED AC power wire and the BLUE wire neutral on the connector to the BLACK AC wire NOTE If this Alarm is to be connected to other Alarms read the instructions in the n
6. the unit does not alarm when you press the Test Silence button open the drawer and try closing it again Test the unit again Insert the locking tab If the Smoke Alarm tests properly insert the locking tab with the hook facing up into the compartment above the drawer see figure The locking tab will snap into place and prevent the drawer from opening Check to see drawer cannot be opened IMPORTANT Once the locking tab is in place any attempt to remove it will permanently damage the tamper resistant feature and may damage the Smoke Alarm itself It will also void the guarantee If the lithium cell is becoming depleted the alarm will chirp about once a minute the Smoke Alarm should be returned to BRK Follow the instructions for Removing the Locking Tab HOW TO INTERCONNECT ALARMS These Smoke Alarms may be interconnected together Then if one Alarm senses smoke all of them will sound their alarms The follow ing conditions must be met for the interconnected system of Alarms to work properly The wiring must conform to current IEE regulations for electrical installations ADANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD TURN OFF POWER TO THE AREA WHERE YOU PLAN TO PUT THE ALARM AT THE FUSE BOX OR CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX 1 This Smoke Alarm can be interconnected with other 2002RACEN units or other compatible models ie 86RACEMP 86RACHE1 OMP 2002RACE10 2002RACHE10 5920E or 4919E and Heat Alarms 6230BFP and 6230B10
7. BRK ELECTRONICS USER S MANUAL SMOKE AND FIRE ALARM AC POWERED IONISATION SMOKE ALARM Input 230 V 50 Hz 0 030A Model 86RACEN with Battery Back up Model 86RACHE10N with Lithium Cell Back Up and Silencer Feature ce Y MO09 0022 001 K 2 06 03 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE This user s manual contains important information about your Smoke Alarm s operation If you are installing this Smoke Alarm for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the end user TABLE OF CONTENTS Fire Safety MIDS scsccaceo ne tnd en eee eens desea ene D GK 1 Before You Install This Smoke Alarm 00000ecueeueues 1 How To Install This Smoke Alarm 00000euuuueuueee 2 3 Weekly Testing x steered ede ee ok dS ew ie ee ee ae 3 Regular Maintenance 00000 eee eee ee 3 If This Smoke Alarm Sounds 00000 cence ween eens 4 What To Do In Case Of Fire 0 00 cece eee ee 4 Using the Silencer Feature Model 86RACHE1ON 4 If You Suspect A Problem 2000 0c eee e eee eee 4 Limited Guarantee 000 cee eee ee ee 4 Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms 200000 5 Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms 0000000 ee ueaee 5 About Smoke AlarmS 00000 cee e ewe eee ee 6 Special Compliance Considerations 0202000eeeeeee 6 Limitations Of Smoke Alarms 00000 cence uuu neeennenee 6 All Rights Reserved 2003 BRK Brands Inc
8. FP Contact BRK for a complete list of Alarms that may be interconnected with this unit No more than 12 BRK Smoke Alarms and 6 BRK Heat Alarms may be interconnected All units connected together must get their power from the same circuit That is all of them must be controlled by the same fuse box or circuit breaker box The total length of wire interconnecting the alarms should be less than 150 metres 500 feet The interconnecting cables should be 1 5mm and be rated at least 300V The wiring must conform to current IEE regulations for electrical installations Interconnect the alarms by connecting the interconnect wires on all the units together See figure 7 Restore power to the junction box by replacing the fuse or throwing the appropriate circuit breaker 8 To test the system push the test button on each Alarm The alarm horns on all of the Alarms in the system should sound if they are interconnected correctly Make sure that all the other units sound an alarm as each unit in the system is tested AWARNING Failure to follow any of the above could result in malfunction and damage to the Alarms IMPORTANT Alarms should be interconnected within one family residence only Otherwise nuisance alarms will occur when an Alarm in another residence is tested o ORANGE BLUE ORANGE BLUE o ORANGE BLUE T interconnect ooo PACKS WY UNSWITCHED 230 VAC TO ADDITIONAL ALARMS 50 HZ SOURCE MAX OF
9. Failure to connect this unit to a 24 hour circuit may prevent it from provid ing constant protection This Smoke Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate If the mains AC power fails battery back up will allow the alarm to sound for at least 4 minutes If mains AC power fails and the battery is weak protection should last for up to 7 days If mains AC power fails and the battery is dead or missing the alarm cannot operate Never disconnect the power from a mains AC powered unit to stop an unwanted alarm Doing so will disable the unit and remove your protection In the case of a true unwanted alarm open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit The alarm will reset automatically when it returns to normal opera tion Never remove the batteries from a battery operated unit to stop an unwanted alarm caused by cooking smoke etc Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit The alarm will reset automatically ACAUTION e Connect this unit ONLY to other compatible units See How To Install This Smoke Alarm for details Do not connect it to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device Connecting any thing else to this unit may damage it or prevent it from operat ing properly The battery compartment will not close unless a battery is installed This warns you the unit will not operate under DC power without a battery Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sound ing It is loud to wak
10. N i eS Y wee WHEN INSTALLING m ALIGN ARROWS ON MTG INSTALLN BRACKET WITH NIBS ON S a SMOKE ALARM COVER AND ROTATE CLOCKWISE a A CAUTION WIRING MUST CONFORM TO I E E REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AWARNING Interconnect should not be made to any earth terminal 10 Align the locating tab on the Alarm cover with the arrow on the rim of the mounting bracket Then turn the Alarm clockwise while exerting pressure to compress the gasket until you feel a click The Alarm snaps into the mounting bracket 11 Restore power to the junction box only if you are not going to interconnect Alarms 12 The Green POWER ON indicator should glow steadily when the power is turned on If this indicator does not glow check all wire connections If power is on and connections are correct but the POWER ON indicator still does not glow the Alarm should be returned for service Do not attempt to fix it yourself this will void your guarantee 13 To make sure the Alarm is working properly press the test button marked PUSH TO TEST on the Alarm cover Hold it for about 20 seconds until the Alarm sounds AWARNING DO NOT connect this Alarm to any other Alarm or auxiliary device Connecting anything else to this Alarm will keep it from working properly MODEL 86RACHE10N Once installed on the ceiling you must test the unit BEFORE installing the locking tab Once the locking tab is in place the drawer cannot be reopened If
11. Smoke Alarm directly over the cooker Keep laundry room Smoke Alarms free of dust or lint e Near fresh air vents ceiling fans or in very drafty areas Drafts can blow smoke away from the unit preventing it from reaching the sensing chamber e In insect infested areas Insects can clog openings to the sensing chamber and cause unwanted alarms e Less than 300 mm 12 inches away from light fittings Electrical noise can interfere with the sensor i e fluorescent lights etc e Where the bottom edge of wall mounted Smoke Alarms is placed below the level of any door opening e In rooms which are being decorated painted or artexed e In dead air spaces Dead air spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarm Avoiding Dead Air Spaces Dead air spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarm To avoid dead air spaces follow the installation recommendations below On ceilings install Smoke Alarms as close to the centre of the ceiling as possible If this is not possible install the Smoke Alarm at least 300 mm 12 inches from the wall or corner For wall mounting if allowed by building regulations the top edge of Smoke Alarms should be placed between 150 and 300 mm 6 and 12 inches from the wall ceiling line below typical dead air spaces On a peaked gabled or cathedral ceiling install the first Smoke Alarm within 0 9 metres 3 feet of the peak of the ceiling measuring ho
12. UARANTEE BRK Brands Europe Ltd the Company guarantees the Smoke Alarm Model 86RACEN but not the battery to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of five years from the date of purchase In addition the Company guaran tees the Smoke Alarm Model 86RACHE10N but not the battery to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of ten years from the date of purchase BRK Brands Europe Ltd makes no other express guarantee for this Smoke Alarm No agent representative dealer or employee of the Company has the authority to increase or alter the obligations or limita tions of the Guarantee The Company s obligation of this Guarantee shall be limited to the repair or replacement of any part of the alarm which is found to be defective in materials or workmanship under nor mal use and service during the guarantee period commencing with date of purchase The Company shall not be obligated to repair or replace alarms which are found to be in need of repair because of damage unreasonable use modifications or alterations occurring after the date of purchase How to Obtain Guarantee Service Service If service is required do not return the product to your retailer In order to obtain guarantee service please telephone the BRK Customer Service Dept on 01275 845024 to arrange return Battery BRK Brands Europe Ltd make no guara
13. arm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in places housing many people like blocks of flats communal escape routes hotels motels hostels inns hospitals long term health care facilities nursing homes day care facilities boarding houses or sheltered housing of any kind even if they were once single family residences It is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses industrial facilities commercial buildings and special purpose non residential buildings which require special fire detection and alarm systems Depending on the building regulations in your area this Smoke Alarm may be used to provide additional protection in these facilities The following information applies to all four building types below In new construction most building regulations require the use of mains AC or mains powered with integral standby supply AC DC Smoke Alarms only In existing construction mains powered AC mains powered with integral standby supply AC DC or battery DC powered Smoke Alarms can be used as specified by local building regulations Refer to British Standard BS 5839 Part 6 and BS 5588 Part 1 local build ings regulations or consult your Fire Brigade for detailed fire protection requirements in buildings not defined as dwellings 1 Single Family Residence Single family home It is recommended Smoke Alarms be installed in all circulation spaces n
14. ation tab inside the lithium cell drawer and slide drawer into the Smoke Alarm and insert the locking tab shown once installed on the ceiling Failure to activate the Smoke Alarm will remove your protection and invalidate your guarantee Alarm may activate for up to 30 seconds AWARNING The lithium cell is protected by a removable tab in the factory to keep it fresh until the Smoke Alarm is installed The protective tab must be removed before installing the Smoke Alarm or the lithium cell back up will not operate e Check for proper lithium cell DC back up Press the test button on the Smoke Alarm cover Hold in for about 10 seconds until the alarm sounds The alarm may operate for up to 10 seconds after releasing the test button 8 Place the gasket on the back of the Alarm cover being sure to line up the cut outs of the gasket with the power input block The gas ket will only fit one way 9 Plug the power connector into the back of the Alarm as shown in the figure below It is Keyed so it can only be installed one way The con nector can be removed at any time by holding the connector body firmly and pulling out OPTIONAL CEILING PATTRESS MTG SCREW MOUNTING BRACKET ss _ TO RELEASE SMOKE ALARM ZO NTs FROM MOUNTING BRACKET ar i PRESS IN LOCKING TAB AND TURN eib SMOKE ALARM ANTI CLOCKWISE ON aN F K MTG SCREW e MSE arga W RE STRIP GAUGE i i P i FOAM GASKET BLUE ORANGE REMOVE f
15. circuit breaker failure along an electrical mains or at a power station electrical fire that burns the electrical wires etc If you are concerned about the limitations of battery or AC power install both types of units Smoke Alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach them Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls on roofs or on the other side of closed doors may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the alarm That is why one unit should be installed inside each bedroom or sleeping area especially if bedroom or sleeping area doors are closed at night and in the hallway between them Smoke Alarms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the home For example a stand alone unit on the second floor may not detect smoke from a ground floor fire until the fire spreads This may not give you enough time to escape safely That is why recommended mini mum protection is at least one unit in all circulation spaces normally hallways and staircases that form part of escape routes on every level and in all rooms and areas that present a high fire risk Even with a unit on every floor stand alone units may not provide as much protection as interconnected units especially if the fire starts in a remote area Some safety experts recommend installing interconnected mains AC powered units with battery DC back up see About Smoke Alarms or profes sional fire detection systems so if one unit senses smoke all units a
16. e grills fireplaces and chim neys grease and debris free 6 Never leave anything heating on the cooker unattended 7 Keep portable heaters and open flames like can dles away from flammable materials 8 Don t let rubbish accumulate Keep alarms clean and test them weekly Replace alarms immediately if they are not working properly Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert you to a fire Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor and an additional one in the kitchen along with a fire blanket Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked BS5446 Pt 1 2000 Licence No 7960 BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM IMPORTANT Read Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms and Locations to Avoid for Smoke Alarms before beginning This unit monitors the air and when smoke reaches its sensing chamber it alarms It can give you more time to escape before fire spreads This unit can ONLY give an early warning of developing fires if it is installed maintained and located where smoke can reach it and where all resi dents can hear it as described in this manual This unit will not sense gas heat or flame It cannot prevent or extinguish fires Understand The Different Type of Smoke Alarms Battery powered or mains powered Different Smoke Alarms provide different types of protection See About Smoke Alarms for details Know Where To Install
17. e you in an emergency Exposure to the horn at close range may harm your hearing Do not paint over the unit Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chambers and prevent the unit from operating properly HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM e This Smoke Alarm is made to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box up to 10 cm 4 inches octagon size e This Smoke Alarm is made to be mounted on the ceiling or on the wall if necessary e These Smoke Alarms can serve as a single station stand alone unit or be interconnected together e BRK recommends that all mains AC powered Smoke Alarms be interconnected Please read How to Interconnect Alarms for important interconnect specifications Interconnected units offer more security than single station stand alone Smoke Alarms AWARNING e Smoke Alarms should only be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with current I E E regulations e The circuit used to power the Alarm must be a 24 hour 230VAC 50 Hz circuit Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch or ground fault interrupter e t is possible that a fire could occur on the circuit powering this Alarm While not likely if this did happen the Alarm might fail to activate Some safety experts recommend that Smoke Alarms be wired on a separate circuit one with no other lights or appliances Other safety experts believe that it is better to put the Alarms on the same circuit as other appliances so
18. escape plan e Get out of the house as quickly as possible Don t stop to get dressed or collect anything e Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them If a door is cool open it slowly Don t open a hot door Keep doors and windows closed unless you must escape through them e Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth preferably damp Take short shallow breaths e Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely e Call the Fire Brigade as soon as possible from outside Give your address then your name e Never go back inside a burning building for any reason e Contact your Fire Brigade for ideas on making your home safer AWARNING Alarms have various limitations See Limitations of Smoke Alarms for details USING THE SILENCER FEATURE MODEL 86RACHE10N The silencer feature will silence nuisance alarms for up to 15 minutes However for your safety if smoke is too dense around the smoke alarm the unit will continue to sound until smoke clears and is no longer heavy enough to suggest a serious situation To silence a nuisance alarm PRESS the SILENCE BUTTON on the cover of the Alarm firmly and or open a window to remove the smoke DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM Smoke Alarms may not operate properly because of dead missing or weak batteries a build up of dirt dust or grease on the Smoke Alarm cover or instal
19. ext section on How to Interconnect Alarms before you finish installing the Alarm If the Alarm will not be interconnected do not use the ORANGE wire on the connector 4 If the Alarm WILL be connected to other Alarms connect the ORANGE wire on the connector to the INTERCONNECT wire If the Alarm WILL NOT be connected to other Alarms insulate the stripped end of the ORANGE wire on the connector with electrical tape and tuck it into the junction box or ceiling pattress AWARNING DO NOT connect the AC power wires to the INTERCONNECT terminal This will damage the Alarm AWARNING MODEL 86RACEN The battery is positioned WRONG in the factory to keep it fresh until installation It must be repositioned to provide DC back up power 5 Grasp the tab on the battery drawer and pull it straight out as shown in the figure 6 Remove the battery and reposition it properly as indicated on the battery compartment Push the battery drawer back in until it is flush with the housing 7 Depress the test button for 20 seconds or until the alarm horn sounds Check battery connection if alarm horn does not sound AWARNING If the Alarm does not work properly make sure the battery is fresh and is in correctly Be sure the openings to the sensing chamber are clean If there is still a problem do not try to fix the Alarm yourself This will void your guarantee MODEL 86RACHE10N e Activate the lithium cell Remove the protective activ
20. ies Never use rechargeable batteries since they may not provide a constant charge e Test it at least once a week e Test units used in caravans after the vehicle has been in storage before every trip and once a week while in use Failure to test units in caravans as described may remove your protection e Clean the Smoke Alarm at least once a month gently vacuum the outside of the Smoke Alarm using your household vacuum s soft brush attachment Test the Smoke Alarm Never use water cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit e If the Smoke Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt dust and or grime and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms replace the unit immediately e Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms See Locations to Avoid for Smoke Alarms for details e When the battery becomes weak the Smoke Alarm unit will chirp about once a minute the low battery warning This low battery warning should last for a minimum of 30 days but you should replace the battery immediately to continue your protection e Test for proper Smoke Alarm operation using the test button whenever the battery is replaced Choosing a replacement battery Your Smoke Alarm requires a standard 9V battery The following batteries are acceptable as replacements Duracell MN1604 Energizer 522 6LR61 Eveready 1222 PP3S 6LF22 Gold Peak 1604P 1604S You may also use the Ultralife U9VL J lithiu
21. larm Interconnected units may provide earlier warning than stand alone units since all units alarm when one detects smoke Smoke Alarms may not be heard Though the alarm horn in this unit meets or exceeds current Standards it may not be heard if 1 the unit is located outside a closed or partially closed door 2 residents recently consumed alcohol or drugs 3 the alarm is drowned out by noise from stereo TV traffic air conditioner or other appliances 4 residents are hearing impaired or sound sleepers Special purpose units like those with visual and audible alarms etc should be installed for hearing impaired residents Smoke Alarms may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes damage injury or death since smoke from some fires may not reach the unit immediately Examples of this include persons smoking in bed children playing with matches or fires caused by violent explosions resulting from escaping gas Smoke Alarms are not foolproof Like any electronic device Smoke Alarms are made of components that can wear out or fail at any time You must test the unit weekly to ensure your continued protection Smoke Alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires They are not a substi tute for property or life insurance Smoke Alarms have a limited life The unit should be replaced imme diately if it is not operating properly You should always replace a Smoke Alarm after 10 years from date of purchase Write the purchase date
22. lation in an improper location Clean the Smoke Alarm as described in Regular Maintenance and install a fresh battery then test the Smoke Alarm again If it fails to test properly when you use the test button or if the problem persists replace the Smoke Alarm immediately e If you hear a chirp once a minute replace the battery e If you experience frequent non emergency alarms like those caused by cooking smoke try relocating the Smoke Alarm e If the alarm sounds when no smoke is visible try cleaning or relocating the Smoke Alarm The Alarm may be dirty or dusty e If the alarm does not sound during testing make sure it is receiving mains AC power from the household current A CAUTION When using a lithium battery there is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace a lithium battery only with the same or equivalent type AWARNING Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing a mains AC or AC DC Smoke Alarm First turn off the mains AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box Next remove the battery from Smoke Alarms with battery back up Finally press and hold the test button for 5 10 seconds to discharge the branch circuit Do not try fixing the alarm yourself this will void your guarantee If the Smoke Alarm is still not operating properly and it is still under guarantee please see How to Obtain Guarantee Service in the Limited Guarantee LIMITED G
23. m battery for longer service life between battery changes These batteries are available at many local retail stores A CAUTION When using a lithium battery there is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace a lithium battery only with the same or equivalent type IMPORTANT Most carbon zinc batteries have an average service life of 1 year most alkaline batteries have an average service life of 1 2 years most Lithium batteries have an average service life of 6 10 years Actual battery serv ice life depends on the Smoke Alarm and the environment in which it is installed All the batteries specified above are acceptable replacement batteries for this unit Regardless of the manufacturer s suggested bat tery life you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts chirping the low battery warning WHAT TO DO IF THE LOW BATTERY WARNING CHIRPS MODEL 8GRACHE10N Removing The Locking Tab If the lithium cell in the Smoke Alarm is becoming depleted the alarm will chirp about once a minute Since the lithium cell is sealed into the wall unit when the cell becomes depleted the entire Smoke Alarm must be replaced To open the drawer and stop the chirping insert a flathead screwdriver into the middle slot of the locking tab Twist the screwdriver until the locking tab releases and pull the drawer open Ship the unit back to BRK with the drawer open Consult the Limited Guaran
24. mmon areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection by laws regulations LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS Smoke Alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from home fires worldwide However like any warning device Smoke Alarms can only work if they are properly located installed and maintained and if smoke reaches them They are not foolproof Smoke Alarms may not waken all individuals Practice the escape plan at least twice a year making sure that everyone is involved from kids to grandparents Allow children to master fire escape planning and practice before holding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping If chil dren or others do not readily waken to the sound of the Smoke Alarm or if there are infants or family members with mobility limitations make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in fire drill and in the event of an emergency It is recommended that you hold a fire drill while family members are sleeping in order to determine their response to the sound of the Smoke Alarm while sleeping and to determine whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency Smoke Alarms cannot work without power Battery operated units cannot work if the batteries are missing disconnected or dead if the wrong type of batteries are used or if the batteries are not installed cor rectly AC units cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason open fuse or
25. ns occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation In new construction Alarms shall be mains AC powered Increased protection may also require that mains AC powered Alarms employ an integral standby supply AC DC and so arranged that operation of any one Alarm shall cause the operation of all Alarms within the dwelling LOCATIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS For best performance it is recommended you AVOID installing Smoke Alarms in these areas e Where combustion particles are produced Combustion particles form when something burns Areas to avoid include kitchens garages and boiler rooms Keep units at least 3 metres 10 feet from the sources of combustion particles cooker boiler space heater 6 metres 20 feet if possible Ventilate these areas as much as possible Note If you must install Smoke Alarms closer than 6 metres 20 feet from a source of combustion particles keep the area well ventilated and the Smoke Alarms clean e In air streams near kitchens Air currents can draw cooking smoke into the sensing chamber of a Smoke Alarm near the kitchen e In very damp humid or steamy areas keep units at least 3 metres 10 feet away from bathrooms toilets showers dishwashers etc e Where the temperatures are regularly below 4 C 40 F or above 38 C 100 F including unheated buildings outdoor rooms porches or roof voids e In very dusty dirty or greasy areas Do not install a
26. ntee express or implied written or oral including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to battery RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS Installing Smoke Alarms in Single Family Residences The building code requires one Smoke Alarm on every floor and recom mends one in every living area and in every bedroom or sleeping area In new construction the Smoke Alarms must be mains AC powered See British Standards BSI Recommendations for details For addi tional coverage it is recommended that you also install a Smoke Alarm in halls storage areas finished attics and roof voids Make sure no door or other obstruction could keep smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarms or minimize the sound level produced from ensuring the occupants from hearing the alarm signal More specifically install Smoke Alarms e Where temperatures normally remain between 4 C 40 F and 38 C 100 F e On every level of your home including finished attics e Inside every bedroom especially if people sleep with doors closed e Inthe hall near every sleeping area If your home has multiple sleeping areas install a unit in each e lf ahall is over 7 5 metres 25 feet long install an alarm at each end e At the top of the first to second floor and subsequent floor stairways and at the bottom of the ground floor stairway IMPORTANT Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm installation may vary from
27. ormally hallways and staircases that form part of escape routes on every level in all rooms and areas that present a high fire risk and between the sleeping area s and the most likely sources of fire living room and kitchen 2 Multi Family or Mixed Occupant Residence Blocks of flats This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in individual flats provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like foyers hallways corridors or porches Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection by laws regulations 3 Institutions Hospitals day care facilities long term health care facilities This Smoke Alarm may be suitable for use in individual patient sleeping resident rooms provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like foyers hallways corri dors or porches Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection by laws regulations 4 Hotels and Motels Also hostels inns boarding houses and sheltered housing This Smoke Alarm may be suitable for use inside individual sleeping resident rooms provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like foyers hallways corridors or porches Using this Smoke Alarm in co
28. region to region Check with your local Fire Brigade and Building Control for current requirements in your area l O HA LOUNGE LIVING ROOM KITCHEN SINGLE STORY RESIDENCE FLAT MOBILE HOME MULTI STORY RESIDENCE o KITCHEN DINING ROOM G3Yu4MOd SNIVIN Z O O D2 cc N z O O L z KEY HEAT ALARMS INTERCONNECTED REQUIRED To RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED SMOKE ALARMS MEET BS FOR ADDITIONAL FOR ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED FOR RECOMMENDATIONS PROTECTION PROTECTION ADDITIONAL PROTECTION BRITISH STANDARDS BSI RECOMMENDATIONS BS 5839 Part 6 Code of practice for the design and installation of fire detection and alarm systems in dwellings Smoke Alarms shall be installed in all circulation spaces normally hall ways and staircases that form part of escape routes one on every level and in all rooms and areas that present a high fire risk Additionally Smoke Alarms should also be installed between the sleeping area s and the most likely sources of fire living room and kitchen If there are long hallways corridors or protected rooms or areas over 7 5 metres 25 feet from the nearest unit the installation of additional Smoke Alarms may be necessary Roof voids containing stored combustibles or sources of ignition may also warrant the installation of additional Smoke Alarms The installation of Smoke Alarms in kitchens toilets bathrooms or shower rooms is not normally recommended as these locatio
29. rizontally Additional Smoke Alarms may be required depending on the length angle etc of the ceiling s slope Refer to BS 5839 Part 6 5588 Part 1 and local building regulations for details on requirements for sloped or peaked ceilings ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS Battery DC powered Smoke Alarms Provide protection even when electricity fails provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed Units are easy to install and do not require professional installation May also be interconnected model dependent so if one unit senses smoke all units alarm Mains AC powered Smoke Alarms Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke all units alarm They do not operate if electricity fails Mains AC with battery DC back up will operate if electricity fails provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed Mains AC powered and mains powered with battery back up AC DC units must be installed by a qualified electrician All these Smoke Alarms are designed to provide early warning of fires if located installed and cared for as described in the user s manual and if smoke reaches them If you are unsure which type of Smoke Alarm to install refer to British Standard BS 5839 Part 6 and 5588 Part 1 BSI 389 Chiswick High Road London W4 4AL UK Local building regulations may also require specific units in new construction or in different areas of the home SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS AWARNING This Smoke Al
30. tee for return information IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS RESPONDING TO AN ALARM During an alarm you will hear a loud repeating horn pattern beep beep beep AWARNING e If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit it is warning you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention NEVER ignore any alarm Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or death e Never disconnect the mains AC power to quiet an unwanted alarm Disconnecting the power disables the Alarm so it can not sense smoke This will remove your protection Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit The Alarm will reset automatically e If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately ADANGER e ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Attempting to disconnect the power connector from the unit when the power is on may result in electrical shock serious injury or death When an interconnected system of mains AC powered units is in alarm the Red indicator light on the unit s that initiated the alarm will blink rapidly It will remain OFF on any remaining units If the unit alarms get everyone out of the dwelling immediately If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a fire cooking smoke or an extremely dusty furnace for example open a nearby window or door and fan the smoke away from the unit WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE e Don t panic stay calm Follow your family
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