BE1284 BELLMAN & SYMFON AB ENGLISH
Overview Radio LED Alarm LED Heat/smoke sensor Test/silence button BE1284 2 x 3V lithium batteries Radio key switches Read this first. Read and retain this booklet carefully for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information on the operation and installation of your alarm. This booklet should be regarded as part of the product. This apparatus should be installed by a competent person. This booklet must be given to the householder and any subsequent user.
Quick start guide Indication summary Make sure to select a location complying with the advice in Location and positioning. 1 Lift off the mounting bracket and carefully place your thumb over the batteries and remove the pull tab to power the smoke alarm. 2 Taking care to avoid any electrical wiring, fix the mounting bracket to the ceiling or wall using the supplied screws and plugs. Mount it at least 305 mm (12") from walls and obstructions, ideally centrally in the room or area.
Indicators explained Radio LED Normal operation Power up. Twist off the alarm from the mounting bracket, see the 'Quick start guide'. Remove the battery tab to power the alarm. The alarm LED will blink in red and yellow once to show that the alarm has been powered up and is now in standby mode. Standby. In standby mode, there are no active visible or audible indications to the occupant. To confirm that the alarm is operational, perform a weekly button test. Alarm LED Weekly button test.
Using broadcast 1 2 If you want the smoke alarm radio signal to be transmitted to all Visit receivers within range, you can activate broadcast mode. This will override the radio key settings. To activate broadcast, remove the smoke alarm from the bracket and move the radio switches on the back of the alarm to the 110010 position, see the image to the right. Changing the radio key If your Visit system is activated for no reason, there is probably a nearby system that triggers yours.
Location and positioning You can easily install an alarm on each level of the property, in hallways/corridors outside any sleeping area, in each bedroom and in other rooms throughout the property to give warning of fire. Heat alarms can be installed in kitchens, garages and other areas where smoke alarms are unsuitable. This alarm can be connected to a supplementary Visit receiver in order to provide an additional warning.
Figure1 illustrates where smoke and heat alarms should be located in a typical twostory house. Note the spacings in Protection levels which ensure the early detection of fire and that the warning will be heard. Locate heat alarms in rooms adjoining escape routes - kitchens, garages, furnace rooms, etc. where smoke alarms are unsuitable.
Wall mounting Locations to avoid If ceiling mounting is impractical, smoke alarms may be mounted on a wall, provided that: DON’T place smoke alarms in any of the following areas: 1 The top of the smoke alarm is between 150 mm (6") and 305 mm (12") below the ceiling. 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 (20 ft) away from sources of normal smoke/fumes.
Fire safety advice When using household protective devices, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including those listed below. Please read all instructions. Rehearse emergency escape plans so everyone at home knows what to do in case the alarm sounds. Use the smoke alarm test/silence button to familiarize your family with the alarm sound and to practice fire drills regularly with all family members.
4 Call the fire brigade from a neighbor’s house or mobile phone. Remember to give your name and address. 5 NEVER re-enter a burning house. Alarm limitations Limitations of smoke alarms While smoke alarms are extremely effective, independent authorities have stated that under some circumstances they may become ineffective. There are a number of reasons for this: Smoke alarms will not work if the batteries are depleted or if they are not correctly installed. Replace the batteries if necessary.
Installation Tamper proofing the smoke alarm Installation procedure 1 Select a location complying with the advice in the 'Location and positioning' section. Break off the small pillar on the base as shown in Figure 7a. To remove the alarm from the ceiling it is now necessary to use a small screwdriver. To release the catch, push the catch towards the ceiling and then twist off the alarm, see Figure 7b. 2 Lift off the mounting bracket from the smoke alarm and discard the cardboard insert.
Testing, monitoring and maintenance It is possible that cooking smoke, steam, etc., may be the source of nuisance alarms. If there are frequent nuisance/false alarms, it may be necessary to relocate the smoke alarm away from the source (cooking smoke, shower steam, etc.) If your Visit system is activated for no reason, there is probably a neighbouring Visit system that triggers yours.
battery, you must press the test/silence button to check that the alarm is functioning correctly. Only use Panasonic CR123A batteries. yellow at the same time. If this happens, clean the unit. If the beeping persists and the beep does not coincide with the alarm LED blinking in yellow, return the unit for service. Dispose of used batteries promptly. Keep away from children.
Alarm Memory The Alarm memory is an important feature where even if the house is unoccupied during an alarm condition it warns the homeowner that the device has previously detected Fire and been in alarm. The device which has alarmed will flash the red led twice every 48 seconds for the next 24 hours. In addition, the next test button event after the alarm condition will give a “chirping sound pattern” and rapid flashing red led to indicate that this device has previously alarmed.
Troubleshooting Technical specifications Most problems with the smoke alarm can be solved quickly by following the advice in this section. For additional information, visit our webpage. Sensor type Certification If The smoke alarm sounds for no apparent reason. Try this The alarm fails to sound when the test/silence button is pressed The alarm sounds when the test button is pressed – but the Visit receiver is not activated The Visit receiver is triggered for no apparent reason.
29 Service and support If your smoke alarm fails to work after you have read the sections 'Installation, Testing monitoring and maintenance' and 'Troubleshooting', please contact the Bellman & Symfon Service Center for North America (see the address at the end of this leaflet) and get an RMA# (Return Merchandise Authorization). Put the smoke alarm in a padded box with the battery disconnected and state the nature of the fault, where the smoke alarm was purchased and the date of purchase.
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