BE1281 User manual
Contents 1 Quick start guide 5 Location and positioning 7 Installation 14 Testing, monitoring and maintenance 17 Fire safety advice 22 Alarm limitations 25 RF module features 26 Troubleshooting 28 Technical specifications 29 Warranty conditions 30 2
General instructions Indication summary Read and retain this booklet for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information on the operation and installation of your smoke alarm. The booklet should be regarded as part of the product. If you are just installing the unit, the booklet must be given to the householder. The booklet is to be given to any subsequent user. Please note The indication summaries for the Visit receivers are found in the products’ user manuals.
Quick start guide 3 Attach the unit Place the smoke alarm unit on top of the baseplate and twist it clockwise to attach it. 1 Mount the baseplate Fix the baseplate to the ceiling using a screwdriver. The smoke alarm should be mounted at least 305 mm (12") from walls and obstructions, ideally centrally in the room/area. Minimum 305mm (12") Minimum 305mm (12") 4 Test the alarm 2 Connect the battery Connect the battery to the battery snaps to power the smoke alarm unit.
Location and positioning The additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways not protected by the required smoke alarms Introduction The installation of smoke alarms in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not normally recommended, as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation. Congratulations on purchasing your smoke alarm.
Your first smoke alarm should be located between the sleeping area and the most likely sources of fire (living room for example), but it should not be more than 6.4 meters (21ft) from the door to any room where a fire may start and block your escape from the house. Figure 1 Multi-story dwellings If your home has more than one floor, at least one smoke alarm should be fitted on each level, see Figure 1.
Recommended protection Fire authorities recommend you put individual smoke alarms in or near all rooms where fire is most likely to break out (apart from the locations to avoid e.g. bathrooms). The living room is the most likely place for a fire to start at night, followed by the kitchen (where a heat alarm is recommended) and then the dining room.
Locations to avoid DON’T place smoke alarms in any of the following areas: Bathrooms, kitchens, shower rooms, garages or other rooms where the smoke alarm may be triggered by steam, condensation, normal smoke or fumes. Keep at least 6 meters (20ft) away from sources of normal smoke/fumes. Locate away from very dusty or dirty areas as dust build-up in the chamber can impair performance. It can also block the insect screen mesh and prevent smoke from entering the smoke detector chamber.
transmission. Do so by pressing the black button on the RF module for 3 seconds, see Figure 5b. The red LED A blinking for two seconds indicates the link is active, and a stable red LED light for two seconds indicates that the link is turned off. Push up catch & twist smoke alarm anti-clockwise to remove Break off small pillar 7 Place the smoke alarm unit on top of the baseplate and twist it clockwise to attach it. Install all the other alarms similarly.
Testing, monitoring and maintenance Your smoke alarm is a life saving device and should be checked periodically. Regularly check that the red light on the smoke alarm blinks approximately every 45 s to show the units are powered. Replace the battery if the blinking stops. Manually testing your smoke alarms It is recommended that you test your smoke alarms after installation and then at least weekly to ensure the units are working.
Power supply monitoring enters. To clean the cover, wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. What to do when an alarm is beeping: WARNING: Do not paint your smoke alarm. If a smoke alarm is beeping about every 45 s with the red light blinking at the same time, replace the battery. Other than the maintenance and cleaning described in this leaflet, no other customer servicing of this product is required. Repairs, when needed, must be performed by the manufacturer.
smoke alarm must be returned for servicing or replacement. Contamination is beyond our control; it is totally unpredictable and is considered normal wear and tear. For this reason, contamination is not covered by the warranty and a charge is made for all such servicing work. Fire safety advice End of life Please read all instructions. The entire smoke alarm must be replaced if: Rehearse emergency escape plans so everyone at home knows what to do in case the alarm sounds.
This appliance is intended ONLY for premises having a residential type environment. This is not a portable product. It must be mounted following the instructions in this leaflet. Smoke alarms are not a substitute for insurance. The supplier or manufacturer is not your insurer. Planning your escape route for when the alarms sound 1 Check room doors for heat or smoke. Do not open a hot door. Use an alternate escape route. Close doors behind you as you leave.
Alarm limitations RF module features Limitations of smoke alarms This smoke alarm is equipped with an RF module that transmits radio signals to one or several supplementary Visit receivers. A Visit receiver will help to ensure that the alarm is noticed throughout the property. The alert and signal pattern for the Visit receiver is found in the product’s user manual. Smoke alarms have significantly helped to reduce the number of fire fatalities in countries where they are widely installed.
Changing the radio key If your Visit receiver is activated for no apparent reason, there might be another Visit system installed nearby that accidently triggers your system. To avoid the radio interference you need to change the radio keys on all units in your system. Proceed as follows: 1 Move the desired radio key switches position, see Figure 8.
Technical specifications Warranty conditions Power supply Smoke sensitivity Test/hush button Sensor type Operating temperature Humidity range Audible alarm RF interconnect Radio frequency Radio coverage Dimensions Weight Bellman & Symfon guarantees this smoke alarm (excluding the battery) for 5 (five) years from date of purchase against any defects that are due to faulty materials or workmanship.
FCC compliance statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC ID: WMSBETXSA2 Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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